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" The City of Fridley will not discriminate against or harass anyone in the admission or access to, c�r
treatment, or employment in its services, programs, or activities because of race, color, creed, religion,
. national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation or status with regard to public
assistance. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to
participate in any of Fridley's services, programs, and activities. Hearing impaired persons who need an
interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require alixiliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at
572-3500 at least one week in advance. (TTD/572-3534)
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PROCLAMATION:
Parks and Recreation Month — July, 2002
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
City Council Meeting of June 3, 2002
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Award Contract for Design Engineering and
Architectural Services for Municipal Garage
Improvements (Tabled January 7, 2002) ......................................................... 1
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FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2002 PAGE 2
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
NEW BUSINESS:
' 2. Receive Bids and Award Contract for the
,� Hartman Circle Watermain Looping Project
_ No. 347 ....................................................................................................... 2 - 3
3. Resolution Relating to the Decertification of
Tax Increment Financing District No. 15 ......................................................... 4- 6
4. Resolution Authorizing Application for an
Opportunity Grant Through the Livable
Communities Demonstration Program ............................................................ 7- 15
5. Claims ....................................................................................................... 16
6. Licenses ....................................................................................................... 17 - 20
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ADOPTION OF AGENDA.
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OPEN FORUM, VISITORS: Consideration of items not on Agenda — 15 minutes.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2002
PUBLIC HEARING:
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7. Consider a Resolution Officially Deeming
the Property at 975 Hathaway Lane N.E.
as Hazardous and Authorizing
Commencement of Legal Process
Toward Demolition (Ward 2) .............................................................................. 21 - 24
NEW BUSINESS:
8. Resolution Ordering the Removal or Repair
of a Hazardous Building, Pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, Section 463, Located Within the City
ofFridley (Ward 2) ............................................................................................. 25 - 26
10. Motion to Suspend the Tobacco License for
Billiard Street Cafe (Ward 3) ............................................................................. 27
11. Informal Status Reports ..................................................................................... 28
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FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2002
The City of Fridley will not discriminate against or harass anyone in the admission or access to, or treatment, or employment in its
services, programs, or activities because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual
orientation or status with regard to public assistance. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities
to participate in any of Fridley's services, programs, and activities. Hearing impaired persons who need an interpreter or other persons
with disabilities who require auxiliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 572-3500 at least one week in advance. (TTD/572-3534)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PROCLAMATION:
Parks and Recreation Month — July, 2002
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED): �
4. Resolution Authorizing Application for an ,�
Opportunity Grant Through the Livable �
Communities Demonstration
Program .................................. 7 -15
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA: 5. Claims ................................... 16
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City Council Meeting of June 3, 2002 �(,/' ���
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OLD BUSiNESS:
1. Award Contract for Design Engineering and
Architectural Services for Municipal Garage
Improvements (Tabled January 7,
2002) .................................. 1
NEW BUSINESS:
2. Receive Bids and Award Contract for the
Hartman Circle Watermain Looping Project
No. 347 ................................... 2 - 3
Resolution Relating to the Decertification of
Tax Increment Financing District
No. 15 ................................... 4 - 6
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6. Licenses ................................... 17 - 20
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OPEN FORUM, VISITORS: Consideration of items
not on Agenda —15 minutes.
PUBLIC HEARING: �1�1_,(�j�/jsL�
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7. Consider a Resolution Officially Deeming ,��
the Property at 975 Hathaway Lane N.E.
as Hazardous and Authorizing
Commencement of Legal Process
Toward Demolition (Ward 2) .............. 21 - 24
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FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2002 PAGE 2
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8. Resolution Ordering the Removal or Repair
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Statutes, Section 463, Located Within the City
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10. Motion to Suspend the Tobacco License for
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Parks � Recreation Month
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WHEREAS, parks, recreation activities, and leisure experiences provide opportunities
for young people to live, grow, and develop into contributing members of society; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation activities create lifelines and continue life experiences
for older members of our community; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation activities generate opportunities for people to come
together and experience a sense of community through fun recreational pursuits; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation agencies provide outlets for physical activities,
socialization, and stress-reducing experiences; and
WHEREAS, parks, playgrounds, nature trails, open spaces, community and cultural
centers, and historic sites make a community attractive and a desirable place to live,
work, play, and visit; and
WHEREAS, parks, greenways, and open spaces provide a welcome respite from our fast
paced, high tech lifestyles while protecting and preserving the natural environment
qualiry of our communiry;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that 1, Scott J. Lund, Mayor of the Ciry of
Fridley, do hereby proclaim July, 2002, as
Parks f� Recreation Month
in the Ciry of Fridley, Minnesota.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my
hand and caused the seal of the City of
Fridley to be affxed this 24th day of
June, 2002.
Scott J. Lund, Mayor
THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL
OF JUNE 3, 2002
The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order by Mayor Lund at 7:32
p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Lund led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Lund, Councilmember Barnette, Councilmember Billings,
Councilmember Wolfe and Councilmember Bolkcom.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
PROCLAMATIONS:
Bob Brenden Appreciation Day - June 4, 2002
Mayor Lund stated that Bob Brenden has served for ten years as Principal of Hayes Elementary
School and will be retiring on August 1, 2002. He has been a long-time resident and civic leader
in the City of Fridley.
Bob Brenden thanked Council for their recognition. He said he has had a wonderful experience
at Hayes and has mixed feelings about his retirement.
Vanessa Regnier Day - June S, 2002
Mayor Lund stated that since 1978, Fridley and Fourmies, France, have had a Sister City
relationship. Vanessa Regnier, a student from Fourmies, is currently participating in a six-week
work internship program with the Southem Anoka County Chamber of Commerce. During her
stay, she is residing at the home of a City employee, Chaz Zimmerman.
Ms. Regnier thanked Council.
Stand for Children Day - June 1 S, 2002
� Mayor Lund stated that on this day, families, members of religious congregations, schools,
community-based organizations, businesses, and political and cultural groups will join together
as a local and national community to recognize our children's unmet needs and rededicate
ourselves to addressing them.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 3, 2002 PAGE 2
NIr. Carter Hendricks thanked Council for supporting this event. On Saturday, June 15 at 4:00
p.m. at the parking lot of Columbia Arena, organizations from the Fridley azea will be setting up
free games and activities for kids and families. He said that this was a way to help families
understand what resources are available to help them.
Patriotic Pride City-Wide Day - June 16, 2002
Mayor Lund stated that this is the proper time to pay special tribute to all of our
servicemen/women for all they have done and continue to do in order to keep us safe and secure
and to keep our country free. Residents are encouraged to participate in the '49er Days Freedom
Fiesta that will be held on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in Locke Park, located behind Columbia Arena.
'49ER DAYS PRESENTATION:
Mr. McKusick, Fire Chief, stated that `49er Days begins on June 13 with the parade. He said
that `49er Days will be held at Columbia Arena. At 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, a special
event with police and fire representatives will take place at Locke Park. That evening at 6:30
p.m., the pageant will be held at the Fridley Senior High School followed by a reception at the
Community Center. The $3.00 button helps fund the programs.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
Senator pon Betzold stated that the session started on January 29, 2002. They knew going in
there were serious problems because of the deficit. Many discussions were held on the bonding
bill, anti-terrorism initiatives, and the redrawing of legislative districts. The House adjourned at
6:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 19, and the Senate came back on Monday for ceremonial farewells.
Senator Betzold stated that the budget deficit took center stage. The Governor laid out proposals
and released his budget. The Governor would have liked to balance the budget for the biennium
and would have done so by proposing sales taxes on schools, attorneys fees, car repairs, and by
cutting aid to local governments. He did not believe there would have been much support for
this plan. The House and Senate pulled together a balancing plan that did pass. Some TIF grant
money from last session was eliminated. The Governor vetoed the budget plan. There were not
any easier solutions.
Senator Betzold stated that the House said no tax increases and the Senate stated no more
spending cuts. Capital projects were refinanced and they did whatever they could, but local
government aid was not cut, school funding was not cut, and nursing home funding was not cut.
The Governor may release the next forecast eazlier, which may force him to pull money out of
programs like LGA or call a Special Session. The sparkler bill was passed. Employers will have
to pay compensation or give time off to volunteer firefighters. The ban on phosphorus fertilizer
in the metropolitan area passed. Liquor stores have to keep a record of kegs sold. Not much
time was spent on the stadium bill. Northstar Corridor did not receive funding and the
transportation funding bill did not pass. The Senate passed a bill to allow local governments to
appoint more election judges. The wine in the grocery store bill did not pass, nor did the conceal
and carry bill.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 3, 2002 PAGE 3
Senator Satveer Chaudhary stated that he serves on the transportation, education, and crime
committees. He said there was a bill that sought to give levy relief to the Fridley Community
Education building. The House did not even pass an education bill this session. Levy increases,
even the ones that did not cost anything, were not accepted by the House. It was an impossible
task to garner anything for education. There was an increase in the crime levy passed for
schools, but nothing in terms of the State owning up to its eighty percent (80%) share of
education funding. Instead, they will rely more on property tax increases. The Senate passed a
slight increase for education by increasing the cigazette tax and delaying business property tax
- cuts that were passed last session. None of those passed the House of Representatives though.
No comprehensive transportation package was passed.
Senator Chaudhary stated that the House, which opposed the gas tax, actually made a proposal to
increase the gas tax by three cents. The anti-tenorism bill passed. The Senate passed a 911
surcharge that funded emergency services that funded an increase in hazazdous material teams
that were cut last session to one team. The 800 megahertz radio program also funded by the 911
surchazge did not pass. That was important to law enforcement. The Crimnet system we aze
trying to make comprehensive would have allowed law enforcement throughout the State of
Minnesota and the Federal Government to access crime records seamlessly. That did not pass.
The budget bill charged a surcharge on nursing home patients and did not reopen any schools. A
mere inflationary increase for schools next year will cost $500,000,000. That is assuming a four
percent (4%) rate of growth in the fourth quarter of 2002. T'here is concern of our credit rating in
the future because we do not have the solid budget reserve.
Representative Barb Goodwin stated that they worked hazd on the Northstar Corridor along with
area city councils. The big roadblock was in the House. Eight or ten members compared it with
light rail, which is different, and it was caught up in gubernatorial politics. Representative Tim
Pawlenty and his opponent are running for Governor, so they opposed any kind of rail. No cuts
were made to local government aid and home and agricultural credit to keep property taxes
stable. The $13,000,000 appropriated for anti-terrorism will go to local police officers.
Springbrook Nature Center received funding thanks to Representative Bernardy. They ended up
cutting $28,000,000 in State agency consultants as well as putting a moratorium on new
consultants. That will preserve more important areas of the budget.
Representative Connie Bernardy stated that there are no reserves left to fill the hole of the deficit
next year. There could be more damaging cuts to the schools after the election next year, and
also to local government. School districts usually find out in June or May how much money they
- will get for the upcoming school year. We need to stabilize the budget so next yeaz the school
can project how much they can get. Inflationary increases were not even planned in the budget.
The Senate did get an inflationary increase plan for education but unfortunately this did not pass
the House of Representatives. A telemarketing "Do Not Call" bill passed, which will help
protect citizens, especially seniors. A bio-diesel bill was put into place and hopefully will
reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Venison processing will no longer be ta�ced. Council
support is appreciated in the ban on the phosphorus fertilizer. Springbrook Nature Center was
able to get funding to help restore the wetlands.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 3, 2002 PAGE 4
Representative Bernardy stated that for 2003 they need to look at balancing the budget, college
costs, school funding, transit, and commuter rail funding.
Mayor Lund thanked them for coming.
Councilmember Wolfe stated that he does not understand why money was spent on the Guthrie
Theatre when there is not enough for education. This is taxpayers' money.
Representative Bernardy stated that one thing they could have worked on is deferred
maintenance for schools. They tried, but did not receive support. The Guthrie had donors for a
lazge part of the cost. The operating dollars the school district gets are only enough to pay for a
half-time janitor at the middle school.
Councilmember Wolfe stated that he has nothing against the arts, but our children aze the future.
You choose to go to the theatre, but children have to go to school.
Senator Betzold stated that they are not choosing the Guthrie over education. The Guthrie is
issued with state bonds and capital improvement projects. An education system is required, and
takes up a lot of the budget. For K-12 and higher education, we are looking at half of the State's
budget if not more. Education funding formulas are complex. Governor Carlson came down
hard on education and even limited keeping education up with the cost of inflation. The damage
was done last year by shifting the cost off of property taxes and putting them into the State
economy.
Senator Chaudhary stated that last year the arts got more than education because not enough
people wanted to put more money into the education portion of the budget. That does not sound
right at all, and there were people there (including Fridley's legislators) fighting to put more into
the education pot. That is why they went an extra month in the legislative session last year.
Some members of the legislature were holding out for the schools. There is not enough people in
the legislature who will give even an inflationary increase to public schools.
Councilmember Wolfe stated there should be a list of who voted for the arts and who did not.
Senator Chaudhary stated that everyone should ask their representatives how much more they aze
willing to put into K throughl2 education as opposed to other items.
Representative Goodwin stated that the chairs of each of the committees decide what they will
do with their piece of the pie. They need to focus more on priorities and get rid of unnecessary
things. Next year there will be a huge turnover of leadership in the House and the Senate. She
said that forty percent (40%) of the budget goes to K through 12.
Councilmember Barnette thanked them for the update. He asked what the chances were of
Governor Ventura calling a special session.
Senator Betzold stated that he would only call it for an emergency or issue.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JLTNE 3. 2002
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Councilmember Bolkcom thanked Representative Bernazdy for her hazd work on the water
quality issue that is on the agenda.
Representative Bernardy stated that was federal dollars allocated for the State of Minnesota. It
was her pleasure to work on this committee.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to approve the Proposed Consent Agenda as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
City Council Meeting of May 20, 2002
APPROVED.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 24, 2002, TO CONSIDER A
RESOLUTION OFFICIALLY DEEMING THE PROPERTY AT 975
HATHAWAY LANE N.E. AS HAZARDOUS AND AUTHORIZING
COMMENCEMENT OF LEGAL PROCESS TOWARD DEMOLITION (WARD
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Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that staff and a representative from the Anoka County
Health Department gained entry to the property. After inspection, it was determined that
a water line had broken and the house was in an advanced stage of mold contamination.
We have not heard from the owner of the property since May 17. Staff requests a public
hearing on June 24 to determine whether the property is a public nuisance and needs
demolition. Staff recommended Council's approval.
SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 24, 2002, TO CONSIDER A
RESOLUTION OFFICIALLY DEEMING THE PROPERTY AT 975
HATHAWAY LANE N.E. AS HAZARDOUS AND AUTHORIZING
COMMENCEMENT OF LEGAL PROCESS TOWARD DEMOLITION .
2. RESOLUTION NO. 36-2002 DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES FOR THE 2002
PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the City Clerk, Debra Skogen, is recommending
Council's approval of this resolution. Elections will be held on September 10 and
November 5, 2002.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 3, 2002 PAGE 6
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 36-2002.
3. APPOINTMENT (CITY EMPLOYEE):
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this was consideration of the appointrnent of a new
Parks Maintenance employee. Staff recommended the appointment as an alternative to _
nine part-time employees. We are happy to recommend James Schmidt. He previously
worked as a turf specialist for the City of Richfield and has also worked for the Woodhill
Country Club in Wayzata. He is a graduate of Park Center High School in Brooklyn Park '
and holds a Public Works certificate from North Hennepin Community College. He also
holds a certificate in Golf Course and Grounds Management from Anoka Hennepin
Technical College. Mr. Schmidt is the most qualified out of 300 applications. Staff
recommended Council's approval.
APPOINTED JAMES SCHMIDT.
4. CLAIMS:
APPROVED CLAIM NOS. 105419-105629.
5. LICENSES:
APPROVED ALL LICENSES AS SUBMITTED.
6. ESTIMATE:
Ron Kassa Construction
6005 - 250`h Street East
Elko, MN 55020
Miscellaneous Concrete Repair
Project No. 344
Estimate No. 1 $ 18,805.96
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to adopt the agenda as presented. Seconded by
Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS:
No persons in the audience spoke.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 3, 2002 PAGE 7
NEW BUSINESS:
7. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF A DECISION BY THE CITY OF
FRIDLEY'S HEARING EXAMINER FOR TOBACCO COMPLIANCE
VIOLATIONS:
Mr. Sallman, Public Safety Director, stated that he has reviewed the decision and findings of fact
by the Hearing Officer made on April 17 concerning the sale of cigarette products at the Billiazd
Street Cafe. On March 19, the Police Department conducted a compliance check on tobacco
licenses in Fridley. Two females, aged 15 and 16, visited 34 businesses and tried to buy tobacco.
Only 2 failed and sold cigarettes to them. One is the Billiard Street Cafe. The proprietor, Greg
Asproth, asked for a hearing with Hearing Examiner, Attorney James Hoeft. Mr. Hoeft's ruling
was that the ordinance had been violated and a$500 fine was imposed. Mr. Asproth has already
paid the $250 penalty for the employee. Mr. Asproth requested an appeal before the City
Council as provided for in the ordinance. The appeal was supposed to be held the first Council
meeting after the hearing, but Mr. Asproth requested that the appeal hearing be held on June 3,
2001. There is no question that the employee did sell cigarettes to the underage females.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked how Mr. Asproth was notified of the appeal.
Mr. Sallman stated that it was by letter.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that Mr. Asproth is not present at the meeting tonight and asked
what Council needs to do.
Mr. Knaak, City Attorney, stated that there are three options pursuant to the City's ordinance.
Council is to review the decisions and findings of fact within the Hearing Examiner's report.
Council shall affirm, repeal or modify the decision.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if Council should not act on this since Mr. Asproth is not
present at the meeting he requested for tonight.
Mr. Knaak stated that the request for the review puts into motion the process of review. At the
review, regardless of whether he is present or not, Council must do one of the three options.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if it can be done the same evening that the appeal is discussed.
Mr. Knaak stated that he does not believe it is contemplated under the language of the ordinance.
Ordinarily he would say yes.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked Mr. Sallman if there had been any conversation with Mr.
Asproth stating he would not be here.
Mr. Sallman stated that he has not been in contact with Mr. Asproth.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 3, 2002 PAGE 8
Mayor Lund stated that this review is for information presented at the hearing, it is not
necessarily for new information.
Mr. Knaak stated that the hearing was conducted before the Hearing Examiner and a decision
would be made based on the record contained in the Hearing Examiner's report.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to confirm the decision and findings of fact by the
Hearing Examiner. Seconded by Councilmember Billings.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. MOTION TO APPROVE THE SPRINGBROOK WATERSHED IMPLEMENTA-
TION PROJECT WORK PLAN AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PROCEED WITH
THE PROJECT:
Mr. Hickok, Community Development Director, stated that the work plan was prepared in
compliance with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's outline and lays out the project very
well. The Springbrook project is a systematic plan to restore the wetlands in the Springbrook
Nature Center in Fridley to reduce the amount of storm water coming into the Nature Center.
This involves the participation of Blaine, Coon Rapids, and Spring Lake Park. The four cities
together are contributing $298,649, and the MPCA is contributing $200,669. Representative
Connie Bernardy was a key player in making this money available and we thank her. The
Metropolitan Council is also contributing $88,807, the McKnight Foundation is contributing
$75,000, MNRRA is contributing $6,574, and the Six Cities Watershed Management
Organization is contributing $6,400. A number of other groups are contributing in-kind
contributions.
Mr. Hickok stated that the money will be used by drawing down the wetland, building structures
to infiltrate storm water, stabilizing streams that flow into the pazk, and developing a plan to
maintain the system. If necessary, seeds and plants will be planted in the wetland and, if
feasible, the Coon Rapids storm water pond system will be expanded. Fridley's contribution is
$25,828. If the second phase is included it will be $48,106. In-kind contributions are $56,222.
This is more likely a six-year project as opposed to a three-year project. T'he in-kind
contributions will probably amount to $90,022. The next step is to obtain all four cities' approval
of the work plan, the Advisory Commission's approval and the MPCA's approval. A motion from
the Council to move ahead with the project is requested so Ms. Jones can attend the Council
meetings of the other cities and get the program approved.
Councilmember Barnette stated that Ms. Jones has done a good job with this project. In the
work plan, the main boardwalk and eventual construction of two bridges is talked about. It
indicates that cities will complete as much of the structural work as possible. He asked if the
City of Fridley would be responsible. He asked what costs were paid by the grants. He also
asked if the DNR had any leverage on the City.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 3, 2002 PAGE 9
Mr. Hickok stated that Jon Haukaas has been an excellent resource for the Advisory Committee.
He indicated that boardwalks are covered in the cost of the overall budget for the project. The
$16,000 for Part A and Part B are real costs and recognized by technical experts as dollazs it
would take to do these pieces and are in the budget. We have dedicated real and in-kind dollars
to this project.
Councilmember Barnette asked who "we" specifically was.
Mr. Hickok stated that it is the Council and the four cities. He said that Ms. Jones' costs for
administration covers the six-year project, and the $90,000 in in-kind contributions are real
salary dollars spent for her salary as part of her regular salary. With respect to the monitoring,
certain parts would be too expensive for consultants, but we have a working relationship with the
Anoka County Conservation District, and the monitoring is something we could do locally and
more economically.
Mr. Haukaas, Public Works Director, stated that in regards to the temporary monitoring system,
that is something that had been used in the past through another grant program. The Anoka
County Conservation District is a partner and this would be part of their in-kind contribution and
is identified as part of the project.
Councilmember Barnette stated that Fridley is allocating $25,000 plus for Plan B and $56,000
later on.
Mr. Hickok stated that is correct and the figures will be shown on the work plan how the overall
dollars are broken into project elements.
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that there is $16,000 budgeted over three yeazs out of the
Capital Improvements Fund. The rest is in-kind contributions. The actual cash outlay is $48,000
spread over three years. That is the City contribution.
Councilmember Bolkcom�stated that we hired consultants to help figure all this out and whether
we do the boardwalk or not will affect the cost in Part B. This is a huge complex problem, but
we need the consultants to tell us exactly what we need to do.
Councilmember Barnette asked what leverage the DNR has on local cities. What if the water
quality improves after this project ten percent (10%) and the DNR says it is not good enough?
They would tell Fridley to fix it.
Mr. Hickok stated that each of the four communities are held responsible for the quantities of
water that go from one city to the next. The DNR has a great influence on how we manage that.
Working together is the right way to do this and let them see the magnitude of the project.
Mr. Burns stated that the MPCA monitors storm water discharge.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 3, 2002 PAGE 10
Mr. Haukaas stated that was correct and storm water management issues lately came from
mandates from the federal level. That has been our number one complaint about the new
NPDES rules. In Minnesota it is handled by the MPCA.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that it is good that the MPCA is involved in the project from the
beginning.
Councilmember Wolfe asked if the DNR could say to the cities north that they are creating the
problem for the Fridley water, and they need to help clean it up.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that they are doing this because there is tax money involved and
we are getting money from the MPCA.
Councilmember Wolfe stated that he thinks it is beautiful the other cities aze involved, but can
the other cities alternate with helping in the future.
Mr. Hickok stated that the goal is to correct those things without having the end result of it not
working and going back to correct things. This is the best way we know of to involve all the
agencies and do it right.
Councilmember Wolfe asked if when this is all done, will the City of Fridley be the only one to
maintain this.
Mr. Hickok stated that there is going to potentially be areas to be fixed in each of the
communities along the watershed. Ongoing maintenance will be expected on a holding pond, for
example. They recognize there will be future maintenance and it will be picked up by local
jurisdictions.
Mr. Haukaas stated that reducing storm water flowing into the Nature Center is one of the goals.
Hopefully this will reduce what we would have to do in the future. This probably is not any
different than what we would have had to do anyway.
Councilmember Wolfe stated that he wanted to make clear that in the last meeting he stated that
he has no problem with the Nature Center, only with the water.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that education of our residents is important as to how we
fertilize our lawns and other things that affect water quality.
Councilmember Barnette stated that the holding pond that is across from Red Lobster never has
any water in it.
Mr. Haukaas stated it is in Spring Lake Pazk and was constructed as part of the Metro Bus
Station expansion serving that small portion of the Northtown area. It is in the engineering study
area and there may be changes made to it.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 3. 2002 PAGE 11
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the Springbrook Watershed Implementation
Project Work Plan and authorize staff to proceed with the project. Seconded by Councilmember
Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, COUNCILMEMBER BOLKCOM, COUNCILMEMBER
WOLFE, COUNCILMEMBER BARNETTE, AND MAYOR LUND VOTING AYE, AND
COUNCILMEMBER BILLINGS ABSTAINING, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED.
9. APPROVE AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION OF MISSISSIPPI NATIONAL RIVER
AND RECREATION AREA (MNRRA) LOCAL FUNDING ASSISTANCE FUNDING
AGREEMENT:
Mr. Hickok, Community Development Director, stated that the City received a$10,000
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Local Funding Assistance grant. The amount of
$6,574 was left unused. Staff requested an extension and reallocation of the remaining funds and
received permission to use the unspent grant funds on the Springbrook Watershed project. Staff
recommended Council's approval.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the Amendment and Extension of Mississippi
National River and Recreation Area (NINRRA) Local Funding Assistance Funding Agreement.
Seconded by Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, COUNCILMEMBER BOLKCOM, COUNCILMEMBER
BARNETTE, AND MAYOR LUND VOTING AYE, COUNCILMEMBER WOLFE AND
COUNCILMEMBER BILLINGS ABSTAINING, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED.
10. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
FRIDLEY AND WSB & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
RELATED TO THE SPRINGBROOK WATERSHED PHASE II IMPLEMENTA-
TION PROJECT:
Mr. Hickok, Community Development Director, stated that a consultant is needed in this project
because none of the cities involved have engineers on staff that are trained to design and analyze
options for storm water management of this complexity, or can be solely designated to this task.
The WSB contract of $46,558 is not the cheapest, but has more hours for the project with more
qualified staff. The whole subwatershed will be reviewed in their contract. They had the most
experience and seem to be budget conscious and can assist with Phase 2 of the project. Their
proposed fee is in within the budget. Staff recommended approval of an amount not to exceed
$46,560.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that it is a huge accomplishment for WSB to have experience on
16 other similar projects.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 3, 2002 PAGE 12
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the contract between WSB and Associates,
Inc., for engineering services related to the Springbrook Watershed Phase II Implementation
Project. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, COUNCILMEMBER BOLKCOM, COUNCILMEMBER
BARNETTE AND MAYOR LUND VOTING AYE, COUNCILMEMBER WOLFE AND
COUNCILMEMBER BILLINGS ABSTAINING, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED.
11. INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, asked Mr. Haukaas to explain the floating pier.
Mr. Haukaas, Public Works Director, stated that one yeaz ago the City applied for a DNR grant
for the fishing pier at Moore Lake and during the next few days, it will be installed. The old pier
still functions and is useful also.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that after the meeting she would like to discuss the Redeemer
Lutheran Church parking issue and discuss driveway and other improvements on that street.
Councilmember Wolfe stated he would like to thank the Chamber of Commerce for the
wonderful job they did on the recent golf tournament.
Councilmember Bolkcom thanked Councilmember Barnette, Jack Kirk, and Dave Kondrick for
being part of a video with her on Pazks and Recreation issues.
Mayor Lund stated that all are encouraged to participate in the City's `49er Days celebration.
ADJOURN:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilmember
Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE JUNE
3, 2002, CITY COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:22 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Signe L. Johnson Scott Lund
Recording Secretary Mayor
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AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF June 24, 2002
TO: William W. Burns, City Manager
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FROM: Jon H. Haukaas, Public Works Director
DA'I'E:
SUBJECT:
June 18, 2002
Design Proposals for Municipal Garage Improvements
PW02-046
Six proposals were received in response to our request for proposals for the design and
construction supervision of the Fridley Municipal Garage Improvements. We have reviewed
each proposal in detail and are recommending Oertel Architects of St. Paul, MN, as our design
and construction consultant.
This contract was tabled at the January 7, 2002 council meeting. We are bringing this back
after the discussions during the City Council budget work sessions. The consultant has agreed
to honor the proposal and contract cost. They will prepare revised construction schedules for
our review as soon as possible.
Recommend the Gity Council award the contract for design engineering and architectural
services, bid and construction document preparation and construction contract administration
services to Oertel Architects of St. Paul, MN, for a not-to-exceed contract cost of $51,500.
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AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2002
William W. Burns, Gity Manager ��
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Jon H. Haukaas, Public Works Director
June 1'7, 2002
PW02-045
Award of Contract for Hartman Circle Watermain Looping Project No. 347
On Monday, June 17, 2002, we opened bids for the Hartman Circle Watermain Looping
Project No. 347. Three bids were received with the low bid being submitted by Forest Lake
Contracting, Inc. of Forest Lake, MN, in the amount of $157,203.
Recommend the City Council accept the bids and award the contract for the Hartman
Circle Watermain Looping Project No. 347 to Forest Lake Contracting, Inc. in the amount
of $157,203.
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Attachment
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BID FOR PROPOSALS
HARTMAN CIItCLE WATERMAIN LOOPING PROJECT NO. 347
MONDAY, JLTNE 17, 2002, 10:00 A.M.
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Forest Lake Contracting Inc. CNA $157,203.00
14777 Lake Drive
Forest Lake MN 55025-9461
W. B. Miller Inc AIA $165,879.80
6701 Norris Lake Road NW
Elk River MN 55330-8459
Penn Contracting, Inc. AIA $172,746.00
13025 Central Ave NE Ste 200
Blaine MN 55434
Bituminous Roadways Inc NO BID
9050 Jefferson Trail W
Inver Grove Heights MN 55077
Davies Water Equipment Co NO BID
1694 91 st Ave NE
Blaine MN 55449
Hardrives Inc. NO BID
14475 Quiram Drive
Rogers MN 55374-9461
Minnesota Pipe & Equipment NO BID
5145 211th Street W
Farmington MN 55034
North Valley Inc NO BID
4105 85th Ave N
Bldg B Ste 203
Brooklyn Park MN 55443
Northwest Asphalt Inc NO BID
1451 Stagecoach Road
Shakopee MN 55379
Safety Signs, Inc. NO BID
19784 Kenrick Ave
Lakeville MN 55044
USF Distriburion NO BID
15801 W 78th St
Eden Prairie MN 55344
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AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2002
DATE: June 21, 2002
TO: William W. Burns, Executive Director of HR.A �i�
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FROM:
Grant E. Fernelius, Assistant HRA Director
SUBJECT: De-Certification of Tax Increment Financing No. 15
Back�round
Tax Increment Financing District No. 15 was created on April 28, 1997, to assist
Minnesota Commercial Railway in developing a 57,900 square foot warehouse and
distribution facility located near the corner of 71S` Avenue and East University Avenue
Service Road.
The tax increment assistance was used to correct poor soil conditions on the site. A total
of $250,000 was provided ($125,000 as a grant and $125,000 as a loan at 5%). In 1999,
the developer paid off the loan, which had an accrued balance of $136,290. At this
point, the developer has fulfilled all of their obligations under the development
agreement.
Current Status
Since 1999, the Minnesota Commercial Railway site has not generated any tax increment.
In fact, analysis by Krass Monroe shows that the property will generate very little (if any)
increment throughout the remainder of the district (2007). The attached memo from Jim
Casserly and Mary Molzahn provides a more detailed explanation of this issue.
Based on the advice of Krass Monroe, it appears that de-certification of the district is
appropriate. The HRA approved de-certification of the district at their June 6, 2002
meeting.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council de-certify Tax Increment District No. 15.
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
COUNTY OF ANOKA
STATE OF NIINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE DECERTIFICATION
OF
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 15
WHEREAS, upon the request and approval of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the
City of Fridley (the "Authority'�, the City Council (the "Council") of the City of Fridley, Minnesota (the
"City") has established Redevelopment Project No. 1(the "Project Area"), and within its Project Area has
further established Tax Increment Financing District No. 15 (the "Tax Increment District'�, legally described
on Exhibit A to this Resolution, and adopted a Tax Increment Financing Plan relating thereto on Apri128,
1997, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 to 469.047 and 469.174 through 469.1799,
inclusive, as amended and supplemented from time to time.
WHEREAS, it has been proposed by the Authority that the Council decertify the Tax Increment Distric�t.
NOW, TF�REFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City that the Tax Increment District is
hereby decertified from the City's Project Area.
Adopted by the Council of the City this day of . 2002.
ATTEST:
Debra Skogen - City Clerk
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Scott J. Lund - Mayor
EXHIBIT A
PIN 11-30-24-31-0011
PIN 11-30-24-31-0012
and legally described as Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Northco Business Park, Anoka County, Minnesota.
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AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2002
June 14, 2002
William W. Burns, City Manager ��
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Scott J. Hickok, Community Development Director
RESOLUTION — Livable Communities Demonstration Account of the
Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund — Joint Grant Application
INTRODUCTION
While the State portion of funding for the Northstar Corridor Project is not yet in place,
Anoka County and the cities of Anoka, Fridley and Coon Rapids are proposing to jointly
apply for Livable Communities Funding that would help us to measure and plan for the
impacts of the commuter rail system. The attached agreement contains a project
description, tasks and a timeline associated with this $75,000 grant proposal.
RECOMMENDATION
The grant initiative has been made by Anoka County and matching requirements will be
fulfilled by Anoka County. Other than staff time there is no required local contribution.
Staff believes that this is a valua.ble joint project and recommends Council's authorization
of Fridley's participation in this grant application.
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Livable Communities Demonstration Account
of the
Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund
OPPORTUNITY GRANT APPLICATION — 2002
COVERSHEET
Project Name Housing Opporlunities Along the Northstar Commuter Rail
Line
Applicant t�noka County on behalf of the cities of Anoka, Coon Rapids and
Fridley
Project Location(s) Proposed Commuter Rail stops in the cities of Anoka,
Coon Rapids and Fridley
Address(s) Anoka Commuter Rail Station
Between 4`� Ave. & 6`h Ave, South of Johnson St. both sides of
Rail Tracks
Riverdale Commuter Rail Station — Northdale Blvd., North of
Rail Tracks
Foley Park & Ride Station- Foley Blvd. & East of Rail Tracks
Fridley Commuter Rail Station- 61� Ave. at Starlite Blvd.,
both sides of Rail Tracks
Project Size 34 Miles. The Northstar Commuter Rail Corridor runs thru
the cities of Ramsey, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Fridley and
Columbia Heights. T'here are four planned station stops, as
identified above, with the potential for an addirional stop in the
city of Ramsey.
Contact Person Name Karen Skepper
Community Development Manager
Address Anoka County
2100 3`d Avenue
Anoka, MN 55303
Phone 763-323-5709
Faz 763-323-5682
E-Mail Karen.skepper(a�co.anoka.mn.us
Project Summary
The Cities of Anoka, Coon Rapids, and Fridley desire to examine the impact development at
commuter rail stops along the Northstar Corridor will have upon neighboring starion stops. This
study will assist the cities in making planning decisions that will have great impact upon transit-
oriented development in their communiries.
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1. THE SITE
The four sites to be included in the study are all anticipated commuter rail station stops.
Current land uses vary from city to city.
Anoka Station:
A. Current Land Use: This station is located at the site of the city's historic rail depot,
one half mile north of the central business district.
B. Adiacent Land Use: Directly north of the starion is a manufacturing and warehouse
facility. South of the tracks is an area of industry, a large portion of which is
occupied by the Anoka Public Works Department. West of the starion, north of the
tracks is a pazcel of land, currently used for open storage of materials. In addirion
vacant land exists between the starion and the historic Anoka Regional Treatment
Center (north of the site) that is zoned for high-density housing.
C. Potential additions or chan�es to the land uses the proposed proiect mav �enerate:
It is estimated that 1,150 housing units could be built in the Anoka station
neighborhood if appropriate plans, regularions and incentives are used.
Coon Rapids - Riverdale Station:
A. Current Land Use: The station sits on a triangular parcel of land, adjacent to the
existing park and ride for the Northstar Commuter Bus.
B. Adiacent Land Use: 15 acres of undeveloped land lies west of the site. Low-density
housing rings the remaining area.
C. Potential additions or chan�es to the land uses the vroposed proiect may �enerate:
Based upon a recently completed housing study, an additiona1357 units, including a
mix of senior housing, for sale townhomes and apartments are feasible for the
undeveloped land adjacent to the site. The proposed density of the project (20-30
units per acre) may require zoning changes.
Coon Rapids — Foley Station:
A. Current Land Use: The starion is adjacent to a 1,200 car pazking structure used for
the Metro Transit bus hub.
B. Adiacent Land Use: North of the starion are a number of small industrial buildings.
A wetland to the west sepazates the station from other uses. Foley Boulevard and
the park and ride/transit hub are east of the site. Residential, single family houses
are to the south of the station.
C. Potential additional or changes to the land uses the proposed nroiect mav �enerate:
Vacant land is available within walking distance of the station. It is estimated that
230 units of housing and up to 387,000 square feet of industrial and/or commercial
space could be built near the Foley station.
Fridley Station:
A. Current Land Use: Located in a first ring suburb, the Fridley station exhibits a
mixed land use pattem.
B. Adiacent Land Use: a mix of single-family housing, apartments, industrial use and
a school surrounds the station. To the east of the site is an undeveloped piece of
property.
C. Potential additional or chan�es to the land uses the proposed proiect may �enerate:
Vacant land to the east of the station has excellent potential for redevelopment.
Until further information is gathered the best use of this land has not been fully
evaluated.
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2. DESCRIBE THE PROJECT
A. Project Goals : Working in a collaborative effort, the cities of Anoka, Coon
Rapids, and Fridley have set out the following goals and objectives.
a. Planning for a region. The Northstar corridor runs from Rice, Minnesota to
Minneapolis, Minnesota. This corridor is considered one of the fastest
growi.ng in the metropolitan area. There is significant potential for guided
development surrounding each of the station stops.
b. Working together: Planning staff, at each of the ciries, have been looking
ctosely at the potential for development or redevelopment around the
station(s) in their communities. Working collaboratively, it is anticipated
that development may be completed in planned stages. Maximi�ing
economic and housing development opportuniries that will occur.
c. Remove duplication of effort: Anoka County, acting as sponsor for the
project, will coordinate the application and implementarion process. This
will free up valuable staff resources at each city.
d Maximize cost savings: Submission of a joint application will result in a
cost savings to each community.
e. Encourage the use of alternarive transit. Two of the starion sites are
adjacent to park and ride transportation hubs. This provides alternatives for
the daily commute.
B. Tasks and Outcomes: Specific tasks to be undertaken in this project will require
data collecrion regarding the current and potential growth in the Northstar corridor.
Overlaid upon this information will be housing trends and best land use practices
for the project areas. The final report will address the development opporiunities as
well as take a serious look at how the development that occurs at one starion may
impact the other starions in Anoka County. Anoka County will contribute, as the
match requirement for the project, recently conducted housing studies, a market
analysis and site plans developed for the Riverdale starion. The opportunity grant
funds will be dedicated towards the overlay study that looks at the development
potenrial and how development at one station will affect the potential for
development at the other three starions in Anoka County.
C. Timeline : This study will commence upon the release of funds from the Livable
Communiries Fund. Development along the Northstar corridor will occur with or
without the infusion of these planning dollars. The concern is that without
comprehensive planning for the Anoka County portion of the line, development
may occur in a pattem that does not make use of smart growth practices. In
addirion, the cost to each city will be greater if they undertake development without
the direction this study can provide. The study will be completed in an expeditious
manner, in atl estimation, within seven months of funding availability.
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3. PROCESS AND PARTNERSHIPS
A. Local involvement
The County of Anoka is applying for an Opportunity grant on behalf of three cities
located within the county. The Northstar corridor provides the oppoRunity for these
four units of govemment to work together.
Recently, at a joint meeting of the Anoka County Board, the Anoka County Housing
and Redevelopment Authority and the Anoka County Regional Rail Authority, a
collaborative development investment strategy was launched. The intent of the
collaborative effort is to devise a development strategy that links economic
development, housing and transit-oriented development within the county.
Soliciting the involvement of the Ciries of Anoka, Coon Rapids and Fridley was a
natural second step in meeting the goals of the development investment strategy.
Only by working together, can a comprehensive development plan take shape.
Community officials involved in this project will include the Anoka County Board of
Commissioners, the Anoka County HRA Boazd of Trustees and the Anoka County
Regional Rail Commissioners, City Councils and or HRA's for the cities of the
Anoka, Coon Rapids and Fridley.
Also involved in the project will be staff from Anoka County, the City of Anoka, the
City of Coon Rapids and the City of Fridley.
Public involvement to date has included numerous meetings in the communities.
Once the results of this study are complete they will be able to be added to any
community presentarions that are made. In addition, the report will be a public
document, available to the public for review.
B. Project Team
Staff/Consultant Name of Firm Qualifications Roles or Tasks to
Name be undertaken
Karen Skepper Anoka County Community Dev. Coordination of
Mana er Pro'ect
Carolyn Braun City of Anoka Planning Director Staff; Provide
information to
Linda Barthel Housin Coord. consultant
Lee Star City of Coon Community Dev Staff; Provide
Rapids Director information to
Marc Nevinski Redev S ecialist consultant
Scott Hickok City of Fridley Community Dev. Staff; Provide
Director information to
consultant
Grant Fernelius Asst. HRA
D'uector
Mary Bujold Maxfield President Data collection
Research, Inc. Ma�cfield and analysis;
Research Inc. re are re ort
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C. Partnerships
If funded, this project will involve several unique partnerships. The first step in
the partnership process began when, by resolurion, the Anoka County Board, the
Anoka County Regional Rail authority and the Anoka County Housing and
Redevelopment Authority entered into a collaborative partnership to facilitate
housing, economic development and transit-oriented development within the
county. The second part of the partnership process involved the efforts of the
Cities of Anoka, Coon Rapids and Fridley. Together, it was decided that there
exists opportunities to partner with the County when applying for funding.
Working together, a maximum amount of benefit can be reaped with a minunal
amount of funding. Because the Northstar Commuter Rail project crosses so
many municipal boundaries, it makes sense to combine staffmg resources and
share the results of one study between the participating communiries.
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4. FUNDING REQUEST
A. Total amount requested $75,000
B. If fewer dollars are available than requested, how would you prioritize the
components in your request?
If this project is unable to be funded in full, the project team will revise the scope
of the study and make any necessary deletions to the project. It is anticipated that
if funded individually, the total project cost would greatly exceed the amount of
this joint application.
C. How would a smaller grant affect your ability to move the project forward?
This project has the ability to move forward if a smaller grant is received. It is,
however anticipated that should the grant funding be significantly lower than
$75,000 each city may elect to pursue their own development iniriatives rather
than work in partnership.
D. What could not be accomplished in the project but for receipt of an
Opportunity Grant?
The Opporlunity Grant has provided four units of government with a chance to
work together to address common interests. Were it not for this program, the
concept of working together would in all likelihood have not surfaced. As each
city prepared for development azound the station site(s) in their community, they
would have a market study prepazed with little concem for the potential
development at the other locations.
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ATTACHMENT A
OPPORTUNITY GRANT APPLICATION
FINANCIAL SUNIMARY — SOURCES AND USES
Total Amount Requested: $75,000
Task or Activity Opportunity Grant Amount of Local Source
Funds Re uested Funds
Housing Study — Anoka County
Coon Rapids 7,000 Housing and
Riverdale area Redevelopment
Authori
County Wide Housing Anoka County
Study $22,000 Housing and
Redevelopment
Authority
Identify development $35,000 Anoka County
options, market Regional Rail
assessment and Authority
Riverdale site lan
Develop matrix of 10,000 Anoka County
county assets and Housing and
barriers to Redevelopment
development Authority and
Regional Rail
Authori
Analyze funding and 2,500 Anoka County
fmancing Housing and
opportunities Redevelopment
Authority
Data collection, Opportunity Grant
analyze and compile $75,000
information for
comprehensive study,
presentresults of
study to all artners
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ATTACHMENT E
RESOLUTION NO. -2001
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR AN OPPORTUNITY
GRANT THROUGH TI3E LIVABLE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION
PROGRAM
WHEREAS; the City of Fridley is a participant in the Livable Communities Act's Housing
Incentives Program for 2002 as determined by the Metropolitan Council, and is therefore eligible
to make application for funds under the Livable Communities Demonstration Account; and
WHEREAS; the city has identified a proposed project within the City that meets the
Demonstration Accounts purpose(s) and criteria; and
WHEREAS; the Ciry has the institurional, managerial and financial capability to ensure
adequate project administration; and
WHEREAS; the Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Board of Trustees agrees to act
as tegal sponsor for the project contained in the opportunity grant application submitted on May
13, 2002 on behalf of the cities of Anoka, Coon Rapids and Fridley; and
WHEREAS; the City of Coon Rapids agrees to act as fiscal agent for the project,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; That the Chair of the Anoka County Housing and
Redevelopment is hereby authorized to apply to the Metropolitan Council for this funding on
behalf of the City of Fridley and to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the
project on behalf of the applicant.
DEBORAH SKOGEN - CITY CLERK
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SCOTT J.LUND - MAYOR
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Rehbein Gienn Excavating Inc
8651 Naples St NE Larry Heimdal
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Gas Services
Advantage Air Inc
325 130 St W Kent Hoffman
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Metro Gas Installers
685 141 LN NW Mike Ellis
Andover MN 55304
Northland Mechanical Contractors Inc
2900 Nevada Ave N Richard Tieva
New Hope MN 55427
General Contractor-Commercial
Kranz D J Co Inc
725 Hwy 169 N H Elsen
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Oakwood Builders Inc
12901 Pioneer Trail Bruce Haverly
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General Contractor-Residential
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CffY OF
FRIDLEY
DATE:
TO:
FROM
AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2002
June 14, 2002
William W. Burns, City Manager ��
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Scott J. Hickok, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING - Hazardous Home at 975 Hathaway
INTRODUCTION
On May 17, 2002, staff accompanied an Anoka County Health Officer to the site of 975
Hathaway Lane. The purpose of this public hearing is to consider a resolution that deems
the house hazardous and provides staff with the authorization to proceed with demolition
procedures in the Anoka County Court System.
ISSUES
Earlier in May, 2002, City Staff investigated an allegation that the home at 975
Hathawaywas open to vermin. While on site, staff heard what sounded like water
running inside the home. After confuming with the Utility Department that no water was
running through the meter, staff contacted the owner. The owner is extremely ill and his
sister was assigned power of attorney to handle the owner's personal affairs. She was
very coopera.tive and helpful and allowed entry into the home for inspection.
Once inside, Dan Disrude, Anoka County Public Health determined that the mold inside
the home was so bad that there would be no salvageable portion of the home to retrofit.
Apparently a waterline had broken in the home and 12" — 16" of water covered the
basement floor. Furniture floated in the basement as the inspector viewed the lower
level. Mr. Disrude indicated that the home could be best described as North Grand Forks,
without the flood. Because the apparent break was before the meter and the owner has
not been in his home for years, there was no extraordinary water usage to indicate that
there may be a problem. Mold and mold spores were evident throughout every portion of
the home.
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PUBLIC HEARING- 975 Hathaway
June 14, 2002
PAGE 2
In accordance with the law, options were given to the homeowner. They have the options
of: 1) Presenting an expert opinion that contradicts the Health Official's determination. If
the expert opinion indicates that there is a fix for a portion of the home, they must
provide certification of expertise in this area and a reasonable schedule for restoration; 2)
Presenting a reasonable schedule for completion of all demolition work, to be submitted
and approved by the City prior to commencement; 3) Appeal to the City through the
statutory process outlined under the Hazardous Building provisions of state law.
The property owner's representative has indicated that the owner is interested in bringing
the property into compliance and also, they may demolish the structure prior to the public
hearing. Several recent discussions lead staff to believe that the property may be sold and
demolished by a private party, prior to a City contractor doing the work. At this point all
parties are aware that the City will hold the public hearing and proceed as necessary to
assure timely removal of all risk to the public.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council hold the public hearing on June 24, 2002, receive
public comment and close the hearing. A resolution declaring the building unsafe, a
public nuisance, and authorizing abatement will also be available for Council's approval
at that meeting (if the Council is so inclined). Staff recommends approval of a resotution
and commencement with court proceedings
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RESOLUTION NO. -2002
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE REMOVAL OR REPAIR OF A
HAZARDOUS BUILDING, PURSUAi�1T TO MINNESOTA
STATUTES SECTION 463, LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF
FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fridley, Minnesota as follows:
In the matter of the Hazardous Building Located at 975 Hathaway Lane N.E.:
Legally described as Lot 31, Block 2, Parkview Heights Addition, Anoka County, as on
file and of record in the County Recorder's office of said County.
TO: Garris Richard Norling and any other persons claiming an interest in the above-
described premises
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 463.15 to 463.61 the Council of the Ciry
of Fridley, having duly considered the matter, finds the above-described building
to be a hazardous building for the following reasons:
In June of this year, after two separate detailed inspections, an o�cial
deternunation was made that an unsafe building exists at 975 Hathaway Lane.
The classification was due to an abundance of water (12" - 16" in basement) and
mold, open water/sewer systems, no working toilets or working sinks,
questionable electrical service, and potential structural deficiencies due to years of
structural abuse and the lack of maintenance. In particular, the defects within the
premises that were expressly found to violate the provisions of the State Building
Code, as adopted by this City, and the nuisance provisions of the Fridley Code of
Ordinances, include, but are not limited to the following:
1. a. Saturated/mold elements must be removed from the site (including doors,
sheetrock walls, and floor boards — finished and sub floor, foundation
block and any structural elements found to be damaged or inadequate).
Components must then be replaced to assure safe conditions inside home.
(Building Permits required).
a. All utility gas, water, and electric must be capped and disconnected.
b. No outdoor storage or evidence of displacement of internal components
shall be evident.
c. All building, plumbing, gas, and electric work shall have permits that have
been requested and obtained prior to commencement of work.
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d. All outdoor storage rernoved if incompatible with Code requirements.
e. Home must not be left abandoned as public nuisance.
2. If any of the existing building elements were to remain, an independent
professional health evaluation will be required and written proof shall be
provided (by a qualified health Professional) to the City to assure that the
potential mold/mold spore risk has been contained.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIDLEY TffiS 24th DAY OF JUNE, 2002.
ATTEST:
DEBORAH SKOGEN — CITY CLERK
SCOTT J. LUND — MAYOR
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RESOLliTIOV NO. -2002
RESOLUTIOY ORDERI�IG THE RE�IOVAL OR REPAIR OF A
H�ZARDOtiS BliILDING, P�RSUr�YT TO i�IIY�iESOT�
STATUTES SECTIOY 4b3, LOCATED `VITHIN THE CITY OF
FRIDLEY, �IIN�IESOTA
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fridley, i�iinnesota as follows:
In the matter of the Hazardous Buildin� Located at 97� Hathaway Lane N.E.:
Le�ally described as Lot 31, Block 2, Parkview Heights Addition, Anoka County, as on
file and of record in the County Recorder's office of said County.
TO: Gams Richard Norling and any other persons claiming an interest in the above-
described premises
Pursuant to �finnesota Statutes, Section 463.15 to 463.61 the Council of the City
of Fridley, havin� duly considered the matter, finds the above-described building
to be a hazardous building for the following reasons:
In June of this year, after two separate detailed inspections, an official
determination was made that an unsafe building exists at 975 Hathaway Lane.
The classification was due to an abundance of water (12" - 16" in basement) and
mold, open water/sewer systems, no working toilets or working sinks,
questionable electrical service, and potential structural deficiencies due to years of
structural abuse and the lack of maintenance. In particular, the defects within the
premises that were expressly found to violate the provisions of the State Building
Code, as adopted by this City, and the nuisance provisions of the Fridley Code of
Ordinances, include, but are not limited to the following:
1. a. Saturated/mold elements must be removed from the site (including doors,
sheetrock walls, and floor boards — finished and sub floor, foundation
block and any structural elements found to be damaged or inadequate).
Components must then be replaced to assure safe conditions inside home.
(Building Permits required). ,
a. All utility gas, water, and electric must be capped and disconnected.
b. No outdoor storage or evidence of displacement of internal components
shall be evident.
c. All buildin�, plumbing, gas, and electric work shall have permits that have
been requested and obtained prior to commencement of work.
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d. All outdoor storage removed if incompatible with Code requirements.
e. Home must not be left abandoned as public nuisance.
2. If any of the existin� buildin� elements were to remain, an independent
professional health evaluarion will be cequired and written proof shall be
provided (by a qualified health Professional) to the City to assure that the
potential mold/mold spore risk has been contained.
P�SSED �YD ADOPTED BY THE CITY COU�iCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIDLEY THIS 24`h DAY OF JUNE, 2002.
ATTEST:
DEBOILAH SKOGEN — CITY CLERK
SCOTT J. LUND — i�1AYOR
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UTY OF
FRIDLEY
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2002
William W. Burns, City Manager�� �
Dave Sallman, Director of Public Safety
January 25, 2002
Tobacco License Suspension
On March 19, 2002, the Fridley Police Department conducted a tobacco products compliance check
of licensees as is required by the City Ordinance. The Billiard Street Cafe failed the compliance
check by selling cigarettes to a 15-year-old female. T'he licensee requested a hearing with the
hearing examiner, which was conducted on April 17, 2002. The hearing examiner (Attorney James
Hoeft) found that the business did violate Chapter 12 of the City Code, in that an employee for the
licensee did sell cigarettes to a person under the age of 18. The employee was fined $250, which has
been paid. The licensee requested an appeal to the City Council, as is provided in the ordinance. At
the June 3, 2002, Council meeting, Council considered the appeal. The City Council upheld the
findings of the hearing examiner. A letter requesting payment was sent to the licensee on June 4,
2002. The licensee has not responded as of this date.
The ordinance states: "The penalty for the first violation is $500. If the fine is not paid within 20
days the City may suspend the license to sell tobacco products for a period not to exceed 10 days."
[Chapter 12.09(B).] If the licensee has still not responded by the June 24, 2002, City Council
Meeting, staff recommends that the tobacco license for the Billiard Street Cafe be suspended for a
period of 10 days, effective June 26 to July 5, 2002.
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rn�roF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2002
FRIDLEY
INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS
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