Loading...
08/12/2002 - 00024507THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF AUGUST 12, 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. 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 July 22, 2002 APPROVED. NEW BUSINESS: 1. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 17, 2002: Councilmember Bolkcom stated that in the first paragraph on Page 1, Mr. Hickok stated as follows: "Survey results showed that there was no support for drafting new legislation that would allow some outdoor storage subject to screening requirements and obtaining a special use permit." The word "no" is not supposed to be inserted there. The survey showed that there was support. RECEIVED. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 2002 PAGE 2 2. RESOLUTION NO. 42-2002 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS TO ASSIST WITH SECURITY FOR THE IACP CONFERENCE FROM OCTOBER 4 TO OCTOBER 9, 2002: Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the City of Minneapolis requested that we provide help in securing the 2002 International Association of the Chiefs of Police Conference that will be held October 4 through 9 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Public Safety Director Dave Sallman is recommending that we make one officer available on each day of this event. This seems very reasonable. The Minneapolis Police Department has been helpful in the past when we have requested assistance in the area of K-9's, the bomb squad, and officer response during large disturbances. Staff recommended Council's approval. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 42-2002. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 43-2002 ORDERING IMPROVEMENT, APPROVAL OF PLANS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: COMMONS PARK PARKING LOT PHASE 1 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 348: Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the 2002 General Improvements budget provides $70,000 for the reconstruction of the parking lot, alley and well house lots on the north side of Commons Park Staff recommended Council's approval. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 43-2002. 4. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO STREET IMPROVEMENT (SEALCOAT) PROJECT NO. ST. 2002-10: Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this is a change order for additional sealcoating for the City of Columbia Heights. Columbia Heights requested the sealcoating and is paying the additional cost. Our request for the net cost is $4,205 for a revised contract amount of $86,592.76. Staff recommended approval of Change Order No. 1 to Pearson Brothers, Inc. for Street Improvement (Sealcoat) Project No. ST. 2002-10. APPROVED CHANGE ORDER NO. 1. 5. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO SEWER LINING PROJECT NO. 345: Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this is a change order to this year's sewer lining project. It removes the previously approved footage for 75th Avenue. The net change is a contract deduction of $7,848. When the sewer lines were looked at, it was determined that they were too far deteriorated and were collapsing. It was decided that different methods would have to be used to complete the repair. The revised contract amount is $95,894.00. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 2002 PAGE 3 APPROVED CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 6. CLAIMS: APPROVED CLAIM NOS. 106503-106852. 7. LICENSES: APPROVED ALL LICENSES AS SUBMITTED. 8. ESTIMATES: APPROVED THE FOLLOWING ESTIMATES: Lametti & Sons 16028 Forest Boulevard North Hugo, NIN 55038 Sanitary and Storm Sewer Lining Project No. 345 FINAL ESTIMATE Gladstone Cosntruction, Inc. 1315 Frost Avenue St. Paul, MN 55109 Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Project No. 341 Estimate No. 1 Ron Kassa Construction 6005-250th Street E Elko, MN 55020 2000 Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Project No. 344 Estimate No. 3 Pearson Bros. Inc. 240 St. Johns Street Loretto, MN 55357 Street Improvement (Sealcoat) Project No. ST. 2002-10 Estimate No. 1 $ 20,345.70 $ 29,801.50 $ 5,838.15 $76,033.16 W.B. Miller 6701 Norris Lake Road N.W. Elk River, NIN 55330 2002 Street Improvement Edgewater Gardens Project No. ST. 2002 - 1 $ 34,458.40 FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 2002 PAGE 4 ADOPTION OF AGENDA: MOTION by Councilmember Billings to adopt the Agenda as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Wolfe. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. OPEN FORUM, VISITORS: Mr. Jack Larson, 740 Pandora Drive N.E., stated that last fall he bought a RV. He said he did not know anything about the new code that was passed. He said that the way the code reads does not address 80 to 90 percent of his neighbor's needs between Mississippi, Rice Creek, Highway 65, and University. Five feet of his proerpty is the boulevard, ten feet is his property, and he is back seven feet from the back of the curb on the boulevard. He asked why the change was passed. Councilmember Barnette asked if he is sure that it is that number of feet away from the curb. Mr. Larson stated that it is seven feet from the back of the curb. It was his understanding that it was his property, but he came to find out it was setback. Councilmember Barnette stated that the ordinance was passed with a fifteen foot setback from the curb so the neighbor who is backing out of his/her driveway looking down the street can see. If they are closer to the street, it becomes a health and safety issue. Mr. Larson stated that he has a Sth wheel so they can see underneath the overhang. If they could count looking from under the Sth wheel, he could make it. Councilmember Barnette stated that people need a sightline to see other cars driving. Mr. Larson stated that most of the campers are pop-ups and that is not fair. Councilmember Wolfe asked how many feet it was from the bottom of the RV to the curb. Mr. Larson stated that it is a good five feet. Councilmember Barnette stated that they passed this to help people. He asked if there were many similar situations. Mr. Hickok, Community Development Director, stated that there were not. Councilmember Bolkcom stated that they are not doing any systematic code enforcements regarding this and Stephanie probably got a telephone call from someone asking if this was okay. Mr. Hickok stated that was very likely. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 2002 PAGE 5 Councilmember Bolkcom asked if the RV would be allowed in this situation versus a Sth wheel. Mr. Hickok stated that the ordinance stated they all had to be set back 15 feet. Councilmember Bolkcom stated that the ordinance was clarified so they are all included in the 15-foot setback. Mayor Lund stated that he does not know if they could come up with a solution that encompasses everybody's situation. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 9. PUBLIC HEARING ON A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT, ZTA #02-01, BY THE CITY OF FRIDLEY AMENDING CHAPTER 205, SECTIONS 205.17, 205.18, 205.19, 205.20 AND 205.25 RELATED TO OUTDOOR STORAGE IN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS: MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to waive the reading and open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED AT 7:50 P.M. Mr. Hickok, Community Development Director, stated that this is an ordinance amendment and it relates to outdoor storage in the industrial districts. Staff is requesting consideration of changing code requirements related to the number of industrial property owners that are illegally storing goods outdoors. Systematic code enforcement began in late 2001 revealing this problem with numerous industrial property owners. Staff determined that the City ordinance should be reviewed. This year's counciUcommission survey sought input from the commissions and the City Council on this issue. Survey results showed that there was no support for drafting new legislation that would allow some outdoor storage subject to screening requirements and obtaining a special use permit. The survey responses were verified at a joint meeting early this year. In developing the proposed ordinance, staff examined several different options based on other cities regulating outdoor storage. Mr. Hickok stated that Blaine has limited outdoor storage allowed with a conditional use permit, the equivalent of our special use permit. Storage is limited to a maximum of 50% of the total building footprint and must be fully screened from any public right-of-way, and cannot be taller than 12 feet in height. In Brooklyn Park, outdoor storage is allowed through a conditional use permit in the heavy and general commercial districts. Outdoor storage is not allowed in light industrial districts. Columbia Heights allows outdoor storage as an accessory in the commercial or industrial districts. It must be located in the side or rear yard and screened from adjacent uses or the public right-of-way. Coon Rapids allows outdoor storage in the industrial districts and must be located in the side or rear yard and screened where practical. In Inver Grove Heights, outdoor storage is allowed through a conditional use permit and must be screened from FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 2002 PAGE 6 residential properties. In Mounds View, outdoor storage is allowed through a conditional use permit in industrial districts and must be screened from their public right-of-way in light industrial districts. There are no requirements for screening, however, in their heavy industrial district. Osseo allows outdoor storage through a conditional use permit in their industrial district and in their highway commercial district. It must be fully screened from adjoining properties. Bloomington allows outdoor storage through a conditional use permit and their special limited and general industrial districts. It is limited to an area not larger than 50% of the ground coverage of the principal building and must be located in the side or rear yard not abutting a public street. Mr. Hickok stated that Fridley's current regulations allow outdoor storage in the M1, M2, M4, and S3 zoning districts through a special use permit process. Whether or not the items being stored are incidental to the business are considered. Incidental storage means that the storage is temporary in nature and short-term storage is not required as an on-going part of their business. The confusion is defining temporary and determining whether or not the item is required as part of a business. The proposed ordinance would allow storage in up to 50% of the footprint of the principal building. Mr. Hickok stated that currently, no storage of materials, equipment, or motor vehicles is allowed except under the following conditions: L Motor vehicle storage is conducted as provided in Section 205.1707; 2. Materials, motor vehicles, and equipment are kept in a building or fully screened so as not to be visible from a residential district or a residential district across from a public right-of-way, and a public park adjacent to the use or a public right-of-way adjacent to the use. 3. Materials, motor vehicles, and equipment stored outside do not exceed 15 feet in height and screening materials are provided. Mr. Hickok stated that staff believes there is a better way of doing this and the proposed amendment integrates this language into a new ordinance format that makes it easier for the user and better for staff to interpret and enforce. In the light industrial district, language would be added saying that limited outdoor storage shall satisfy the following requirements: 1. Outdoor storage area is limited to a maximum size equal to 50% of the principal building. This area must be designated on the site plan submitted with the special use permit application and must be located in the side or rear yard with the materials and equipment kept in the designated outdoor storage area. 2. It must be fully screened so as not to be visible from a residential district adjacent to the use, a residential district across from the public right-of-way, a public park adjacent to the use, a public right-of-way including railroad right-of-way adjacent to the use, or any commercial use adjacent to the use. Screening of the outdoor storage area shall be achieved through a combination of masonry walls, fencing, berming, FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 2002 PAGE 7 and landscaping. The materials and equipment stored outside must not exceed 12 feet in height. 3. Outdoor storage area must be on a City-approved hard surface and bound on the perimeter by concrete, curb, and gutter. 4. The special use permit of limited outdoor storage shall not permit the outdoor storage of semi trucks, semi trailers, or heavy construction equipment. 5. Hazardous chemicals and materials are prohibited from being stored outside. 6. Outdoor storage shall not affect the required amount of parking stalls needed on this site. 7. The location and types of materials to be stored are to be reviewed by the Fire Marshall. Mr. Hickok stated that the language is the same in Section 205.18. Section 205.19 pertains to the M3 district. The M3 district is a little different because in 1993 when it was created there were discussions about the need for outdoor fences in the industrial district. The M1 and M2 districts allowed outdoor storage that is incidental to the principal use, basically saying that if it is required, a building must be built around it. The M3 district language required a special use permit if there was incidental outdoor storage. We are asking that M3 use requiring the outdoor storage of materials, motor vehicles, or equipment including the outdoor manipulation of materials and motor vehicles and equipment be allowed under the following conditions: The materials and equipment must be fully screened so as not to be visible from the residential district adjacent to the use, a residential district across a public right-of-way from the use, a public park adjacent to the use, and a public right-of-way, including railroad right-of-way, adjacent to the use, or any commercial use adjacent to the use. The screening of outdoor storage shall be achieved through a combination of materials. Materials and equipment stored outside must not exceed 15 feet in height. Outdoor storage of motorized vehicles must be on a City- approved hard surface and bound on the perimeter by concrete curb and gutter. Hazardous chemicals are prohibited for being outside and the location of the types of materials to be stored are to be reviewed and approved by the Fire Marshall. Telecommunications towers and wireless telecommunications facilities are allowed with a special use permit. Mr. Hickok explained that Section 205.20, M-4 Manufacturing Only, is a district created in 1997. Limited outdoor storage would be allowed with a special use permit. To satisfy the requirements, the outdoor storage area would be limited to 50 percent of the principal building's footprint with the same screening requirements as previously explained. Outside materials and equipment shall not exceed 12 feet in height and should be on a hard surface surrounded by concrete curb, and gutter. The special use permit for outdoor storage shall not permit semi- trucks, semi-trailers, or heavy construction equipment. It does not allow storage of hazardous chemicals or materials. The outdoor storage shall not affect the required amount of parking stalls needed, and materials stored outside shall be reviewed and approved by the Fire Marshall. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 2002 PAGE 8 Mr. Hickok stated that in Section 205.25, S-3 Heavy Industrial, outdoor storage would be allowed with the same language as in previous sections. Staff recommended approval of the proposed changes. The proposed changes will allow Fridley to let industries have some outdoor storage with conditions while not being detrimental to the surrounding properties. The Planning Commission on July 17 held a hearing and made a unanimous recommendation for approval.. The Commission felt strongly that storage of junk vehicles should not be an appropriate use. We can assure the Commission and the Council that we have that language in the code already regarding this issue. Mr. Burns, City Manager, asked what were the most common things they were finding in their systematic code enforcement. Mr. Hickok stated that pallets are one of the big things we are seeing outside without dumpster enclosures. The propane tanks have had a vast improvement, and there are production materials such as wire, boxes, and metal. Councilmember Bolkcom asked if there was some type of communication sent out notifying the property owners. Mr. Hickok stated that the Fire Department keeps an updated record of commercial properties and industrial properties. We sent out letters to all the industrial property owners. We received telephone calls from people about the letters they received. Mr. Richard Harris, 6200 Riverview Terrace, stated that he did not receive one, nor did his neighbors. Mr. Hickok stated that he would follow up on that. Mr. Harris stated that most of the area north of Osborne Road has not received a letter. He picked this up from reading the newspaper and watching the Planning Commission. He asked if a letter was sent to the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Hickok stated that they did send a letter to the Chamber of Commerce and did not receive a reply. The replies came from along Main Street and south of I-694. Councilmember Barnette asked if there was any support of this change. Mr. Hickok stated that with the two inspections south of I-694, one was positive and the other was not positive because it would probably put them out of business. Most people are understanding. Mr. Harris stated that dumpsters have always been a problem. The new trucks need room to operate and it is difficult to do that with an enclosure. In our area we are trying to encourage dumpsters with wheels on them to push them in and out. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 2002 PAGE 9 Mayor Lund asked what the rationale was for the height requirement for materials and equipment stored outside. Mr. Hickok stated that they do have an outdoor intensive district, that was one difference in the M-3 district. In the M-3, it was 15 feet in height. Because they do allow some larger uses. In some other districts it becomes very burdensome to screen some things over 12 feet in height. The M-3 is set apart to do effective screening. M-1 is not outdoor intensive. Mr. Burns asked if there are things stored outside that are taller than 12 feet. Mr. Hickok stated that he is not sure if he could find any items taller than 12 feet being stored outside. They are finding a lot of stuff outside. He said that about 8% of the properties out of the 40% that have been inspected have some sort of issue with outdoor storage. Mayor Lund stated that 12 feet is probably excessive because it is only for outdoor storage, not including semi truck storage. Mr. Hickok stated that this emphasizes berming and landscaping, and it would take a lot of planning materials to effectively screen without a fence. Our districts do not allow tall fences. Mr. Harris stated that trash is a way of life and he does not have an objection if things are set back in a corner. The school districts have a real problem. Councilmember Bolkcom stated that she thinks it is a problem because there are dumpsters that are not big enough for certain businesses. Mr. Harris stated that sometimes the closures may not be big enough for the number or size of dumpsters. Councilmember Bolkcom stated that she thinks it is unsightly with all the junk People call and say they want all the junk cleaned up around the city. Mr. Harris stated that many things are unsightly and asked where the line should be drawn. Transformers are just as ugly as any dumpster and those are stuck out right on the street. Mayor Lund asked if the issue at hand addressed screening as well. Mr. Hickok stated that the dumpster screening is already required and a special use permit is needed. Councilmember Bolkcom stated that staff did a systematic code enforcement for residential properties. Now they are inspecting commercial and industrial properties. Mr. Harris stated that in the park on 73rd Avenue there is a dumpster facing the public right-of- way. Maybe the City should try to work with the businesses and take a better look at this. He said that trash containers for scrap metal are another thing. They are heavy and tough to handle. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 2002 PAGE 10 Councilmember Bolkcom stated that haulers want to do it quickly and efficiently when they pick up the trash. Mayor Lund stated that his trash hauler has a key to his gate and comes very early. The efficiency is lost when they have to unlock the gate. This issue is a work in progress. Councilmember Wolfe stated that everyone complained about having garbage cans in the driveway, but it is garbage day. He has never had a single complaint himself in his 4 years on Council. Councilmember Bolkcom stated that if the garbage cans are only out there on garbage day, that is fine. Mr. Harris stated that packaging is a problem also. Councilmember Bolkcom stated that since they are not talking about garbage tonight maybe Mr. Harris could get a group of people together and work with staff on this issue. Mr. Harris stated that he would if he could. He asked how these proposed regulations fit with the operations of most of the companies. Mr. Hickok stated that with our statistics fifty-percent of their building floor area would be more than adequate to cover the outdoor storage they would have. That is covering all types of businesses. Mr. Harris stated that Mr. Hickok alluded to putting some people out of business. Mayor Lund stated that the business Mr. Hickok was alluding to may have a solution, although the property owner is not here to be heard tonight. Councilmember Billings asked if this business met the current existing code. Mr. Hickok stated that it did not, and the proposed code is more liberal. Councilmember Billings stated that if we enforce the code as it is today we would have more of a problem than there would be under this proposal. Mr. Hickok stated that was correct. Mr. Harris stated that talking about putting people out of business bothers him. Councilmember Billings stated that this ordinance does not intend to put anyone out of business. It is much more liberal than is on the books today. This business has allowed itself to violate existing ordinances. This ordinance would give them a better chance of staying in business than enforcement of the rules that we have today. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 2002 PAGE 11 Mayor Lund stated that we are trying to work with people, not against them. Mr. Harris stated that the height of restrictions with truck trailers may not fit with this thing. Mayor Lund stated that Mr. Hickok identified the distinction between the 15-foot restriction within the different districts. Mr. Harris stated that the two businesses he is thinking about do not fall in the M-3 district. Mayor Lund asked if there has been any distinction about size prior to this. Mr. Hickok stated that there has not been. M-1 and M-2 had tight outdoor storage restrictions. We are now defining it as 12 feet. In the M-3 it is 15 feet. Mr. Harris stated that Target has 100 trailers parked in the distribution center and screening is not very good. Mr. Hickok stated that one of the difficulties we have enforcing this ordinance is that all of the industries could say that they have trucks moving in and out of their site and this will be too burdensome on them. Target has semis that move in and out of those bays regularly. The trailers are moving regularly and are not considered outdoor storage. It is part of their on-going operation. The screening they will have to address. Mr. Harris stated that it is a truck terminal. Councilmember Bolkcom stated that the best thing for people to do would be to call the Community Development Department if they have questions regarding this ordinance. They will have an opportunity to work toward correcting any problems. Mr. Harris asked how the operations work with this proposal of the ordinance change. Councilmember Bolkcom stated that many businesses that are adjacent to residential property will need to work on correcting these things. Mr. Harris stated that there are not many that are close to residential property and the ones that are have kept up good screening. Parking trailers on public streets is a really dangerous issue also. Mayor Lund stated that this will not cover all the bases, but hopefully businesses will look at this in a positive light and work within the parameters. Councilmember Bolkcom stated that we should look at our mailing list in light of some people not being notified and send out a letter to continue the public hearing. Mayor Lund asked how many letters were sent out and if any responses were received. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 2002 PAGE 12 Mr. Hickok stated that he did not know how many letters were sent out and no alarming responses were received. Councilmember Bolkcom stated that an article in the newsletter was published also. MOTION by Councilmember Billings to continue the public hearing until the first meeting in September. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 10. CONSIDERATION OF AN OFF-SALE 3.2% MALT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR 4 CORNERS GAS & CONVEIENCE, INC., LOCATED AT 1301 MISSISSIPPI STREET N.E. (WARD 2): MOTION by Councilmember Billings to open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED AT 8:45 P.M. Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the convenience store on Mississippi Street changed ownership. The Police Department conducted a background investigation and found no reason to deny this application. Final approval is scheduled for August 26, 2002. This license would run to Apri130, 2003. MOTION by Councilmember Wolfe to close the public hearing. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED AT 8:47 P.M. NEW BUSINESS: 1L MOTION TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION ON 62ND WAY MAINTENANCE ISSUES: Mr. Knaak, City Attorney, stated that he was contacted today by Mr. James Nielsen, a local attorney, who indicated that he had been retained by Mr. Potasek and will represent Mr. and Mrs. Potasek on this matter. Mr. Nielsen has expressed hope that this matter could be negotiated and requested a continuance. He said recommends tabling this matter to a future Council meeting. No specific date is necessary but is recommended that it be set within the month. Mr. Harris stated that his proposal to pave that section is withdrawn. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 2002 PAGE 13 Councilmember Bolkcom asked if any discussions that took place would also involve the other two neighbors. Mr. Knaak stated that it is his understanding that was the intent. MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to table this agenda item. Seconded by Councilmember Wolfe. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Councilmember Bolkcom stated that Representative Goodwin and all three residents should be contacted. 12. INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS: Councilmember Bolkcom asked about the East River Road project. Mr. Haukaas, Public Works Director, stated that corrective work to the concrete curb, storm sewer, medians, and head basins will continue through this week. East River Road will be down to a single lane in each direction from Hartman Circle to I-694. It should be opened up after the end of this week except for the little pieces of work they have to do in some spots. In early September, East River Road will be repaved. The project should be done by the end of September. Please contact the Anoka County Project Inspector, Mike Gabrick, at 763-862-4200 for current information. Councilmember Wolfe thanked all people in Fridley for National Night Out. Councilmember Bolkcom stated that it was a good community effort. Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that 4,000 participated and there were 100 parties. Councilmember Bolkcom stated that the repair of the bikeway project behind Edgewater Gardens will take some time and the County is working with the Rice Creek Watershed and the railroad due to erosion problems.. Mayor Lund stated that the Grace Evangelical Free Church on 73rd Avenue is having a party in the park and the entire community is invited for a free social gathering. It will be held Saturday, August 17, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Mr. Burns stated that the City newsletter will be sent out soon. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 2002 PAGE 14 ADJOURN: MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Wolfe. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE AUGUST 12, 2002, CITY COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Signe L. Johnson Scott Lund Recording Secretary Mayor