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FRIDLEY
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.
PRESENTATION:
Fridley `49er Days Royalty
PROCLAMATION:
Night to Unite — August 4, 2009
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
City Council Meeting of July 13, 2009
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending
Section 7.02 of the Fridley City Charter ................................................................ 1- 2
NEW BUSINESS:
2. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending
Chapter 206, Building Code, of the Fridley
City Code Pertaining to the Minnesota State
BuildingCode ........................................................................................................ 3 - 4
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APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED):
3. Receive the Minutes of the Planning
Commission Meeting of June 17, 2009 ................................................................. 5- 8
4. Receive the Minutes of the Planning
Commission Meeting of July 15, 2009 .................................................................. 9- 14
5. Special Use Permit Request, SP #09-07,
by Universal Signs, on behalf of Walgreens,
to Allow an Electronic Readerboard Sign
as Part of Their Free-Standing Sign, Generally
Located at 6525 University Avenue N.E.
(Ward 1) ............................................................................................................. 15 - 19
6. Resolution Authorizing Participation in the
Safe and Sober Communities Grant Program ....................................................... 20 - 21
7. Resolution in Support of a Veterans Clinic
in the Ramsey Town Center Development
Located in Ramsey, Minnesota ............................................................................. 22 - 23
8. Claims ............................................................................................................. 24
9. Licenses ............................................................................................................. 25 - 26
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ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS: Consideration of items not on Agenda — 15 minutes.
NEW BUSINESS:
10. Preliminary Plat Request, PS #09-03,
by the City of Fridley's Housing and
Redevelopment Authority, to Create
Three New Lots to Allow for the
Construction of the Northstar Commuter
Rail Station Site, Generally Located at
5990 Main Street N. E. (Ward 3) ............................................................................ 27 - 29
11. Resolution Receiving Preliminary Report,
Ordering Preparation of Preliminary Plans
and Specifications, and Calling for a Public
Hearing on Improvement for Street
Rehabilitation Project No. ST. 2009-2 ................................................................... 30 - 33
12. Resolution Approving the Final 2030
Comprehensive Plan for the City of
Fridley................................................................................................................... 34 - 37
13. Informal Status Report .......................................................................................... 38
ADJOURN.
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Night to Unite
Tuesday, August 4, Zoog
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley is participating in a unique, City-wide crime, drug and violence
prevention program on August 4, 2009, called `Night to Unite "; and
WHEREAS, the event provides a unique opportunity for Fridley to join forces with other
communities across the country in promoting cooperative, police-community crime prevention
efforts; and
WHEREAS, Fridley residents play a vital role in assisting the Fridley Police Department
through joint crime, drug and violence prevention efforts in Fridley and by supporting `Night to
Unite 2009" locally; and
WHEREAS, it is essential that all citizens of Fridley be aware of the importance of crime
prevention programs and the impact that their participation can have on reducing crime, drugs
and violence in Fridley; and
WHEREAS, police-community partnerships and neighborhood safety, awareness and
cooperation are important themes of the `Night to Unite " program;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Scott J. Lund, Mayor of the City of Fridley, do
hereby proclaim Tuesday, August 4, 2009, as:
I�TIGHT TO UI�TIi'E
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that I, Mayor Scott J. Lund, do hereby call upon all citizens of
Fridley to join the Fridley Police Department in supporting the `Night to Unite" on August 4,
2009.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Fridley to be
affixed this 27"' day ofJuly, 2009.
SCOTT J. LUND, MAYOR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF FRIDLEY
JULY 13, 2009
The City Council meeting for the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Lund at 730 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Lund
Councilmember-at-Large Barnette
Councilmember Saefke
Councilmember Varichak
Councilmember Bolkcom
OTHERS PRESENT: William Burns, City Manager
Rick Pribyl, Finance Director
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Deb Skogen, City Clerk
Fritz Knaak, City Attorney
Richard Harris, 6200 Riverview Terrace
Joan Olson, 6320 Van Buren Street
Pam Reynolds, 1241 Norton Avenue
Pete Eisenzimmer, 6535 Oakley Drive
A1 Stahlberg, 8055 Riverview Terrace
Steve Ling, 120 Hartman
William Holm, 7424 Melody Drive
Carol Hoiby, Charter Commission Member
John Heffken, 7374 Able Street
Sean Warren, 7439 Concerto Curve
Joanne Zmuda, 6051 4th Street NE
Pete Borman, 120 River Edge Way
Pat Gabel, 5947 2'/z Street
PRESENTATION:
Sarah Lackore, Community Outreach Coordinator Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin
Cities, presented information about this organization.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
City Council Meeting of June 22, 2009
APPROVED.
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OLD BUSINESS:
1. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 101, Animal Control, of the
Fridley City Code Pertaining to Prohibition of Waterfowl Feeding.
William Burns, City Manager, said this ordinance would prohibit the feeding of waterfowl on
City park property. The ordinance change is based on the perception that the feeding of
waterfowl at Moore Lake Park and other City parks creates problems for the park users and the
waterfowl (principally Canadian geese). The problems include accumulation of droppings in the
picnic and swimming areas as well as in playgrounds and athletic fields. The popcorn, bread and
potato chips they are fed also lead to malnourishment and potentially death of the birds. The
feeding of the birds creates crowding and unsanitary conditions for the birds. It also creates a
dependence on donated food that can delay or halt the migration of these birds to wintering sites.
Dr. Burns said there have also been several instances where people use food to harm the birds.
The ordinance would make it unlawful to provide food, including food bi-products, garbage and
animal food to waterfowl in City Parks. Food bi-products include matter left over from
manufacturing or processing human food. It can be fruit and vegetable waste or meat and dairy
product waste. The prohibition includes placing food or allowing food to be placed on the
ground, shoreline, water body, or any structure unless these items are screened or protected in a
manner that allows waterfowl to feed on them. The first reading of the ordinance was approved
at the June 22 Council meeting. Staff recommends Council's approval of the second and final
reading.
WAIVED THE READING OF THE ORDINANCE AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO.
1259 ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLICATION.
NEW BUSINESS:
2. Special Use Permit Request, SP #09-06, by Altare Signs, Inc., for Speedway Super
America, LLC, to Allow a Free-Standing Automatic Changeable LED Gas Pricing Sign,
Generally Located at 7299 Highway 65 N.E. (Ward 2)
William Burns, City Manager, said petitioner is proposing to replace an existing free-standing
sign with an electronic gas pricing sign. The LED section of the sign is will be 14.4 square feet.
The total square footage of the sign is 80 square feet. The Planning Commission unanimously
approved this request at their June 17 meeting. Staff recommends Council's approval subject to
three stipulations.
APPROVED SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, SP #09-06, WITH THE FOLLOWING
THREE STIPULATIONS:
1. PETITIONER SHALL OBTAIN SIGN PERMIT AND CURRENT SIGN
ERECTOR LICENSE PIROR TO INSTALLING ANY SIGNAGE ON
SITE.
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2. MESSAGE ON L.E.D. SIGN SHALL NOT CHANGE MORE OFTEN
THAN AUTHORIZED UNDER SECTION 214.07 OF THE FRIDLEY
CITY CODE.
3. MESSAGE ON L.E.D. SIGN SHALL NEVER FLASH OR HAVE MOTION
THAT MAY DISTRACT VEHICULAR TRAFFIC IN THE AREA.
3. Approve Extension for Variance Request, VAR #08-05, by Jay Thorson of Daily
Companies, on Behalf of Miller Funeral Home, to Reduce the Side Yard Setback on the
North Side of the Building from 15 Feet to 3.7 Feet to Allow an Expansion of the
Existing Garage; and to Increase the Encroachment of a Canopy into the Required Side
Yard from 3 Feet to 7 Feet, Generally Located at 6210 Highway 65 N.E. (Ward 2)
William Burns, City Manager, said Council granted the two variances on July 18, 2008.
Variance #1 would allow the expansion of an existing garage by extending an existing 3.7'
(instead of the 15' required) setback 60' to the west. The second variance on the south side of
the building will allow a 7' canopy over an existing door. The petitioner is requesting a one-year
extension of these two variances. Staff recommends Council's approval.
THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED ON
THE REGULAR AGENDA.
4. Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on Modifications to the Redevelopment Plan
for Redevelopment Project No. 1 and the Tax Increment Financing Plans for Tax
Increment Finance Districts Nos. 1, 6-7, 9, 11-14 and 16-19, Creation of Tax Increment
Financing District No. 20 and Approval and Adoption of Tax Increment Financing Plan
Relating Thereto.
William Burns, City Manager, said the new TIF District would be located on the 12 acre
Columbia Arena site. Staff recommends Council's approval.
THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED ON
THE REGULAR AGENDA.
5. Approve Memorandum of Understanding for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG).
William Burns, City Manager, said Fridley and three other Anoka County cities have been
awarded additional JAG money. Fridley's share of the money is $19,132. The Police
Department plans to use the grant money for the following items:
1. Six .233 caliber rifles;
2. Two Ballistic Shields;
3. Six mobile ammunition caches;
4. Sales Tax (6.5%); and ,
5. 10 % administrative expense to the City of Coon Rapids (Administrator of the grant.)
Staff recommends approval of the Memorandum of Understanding.
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THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED ON
THE REGULAR AGENDA.
6. Approve Change Order No. 2 for 85t'' Avenue Trail Project No. ST2007-4.
William Burns, City Manager, said the cost of the change order is $22,293.54. Of this amount,
$21,945 is needed to build a split rail fence with cedar posts and three rails a distance of 2,100
feet along the Springbrook Nature Center (SNC) frontage. The fence will be located on the
south side of the trail between sections of boardwalk, and will discourage bikers and pedestrians
from entering the SNC through the woods. The change order brings the revised project cost with
Colt Construction Services to $800,057.44. Staff recommends Council's approval.
APPROVED.
7. Claims (142272 —142542).
APPROVED.
8. Licenses.
APPROVED THE LICENSES AS SUBMITTED AND AS ON FILE.
9. Estimates.
APPROVED THE FOLLOWING ESTIMATES:
Colt Construction Services, LLC
285 Forest Grove Drive, Suite 126
Pewaukee, WI 53072
85th Avenue Trail Proj ect No. ST. 2007-4
Estimate No. 5 .................................................................................. $ 86,124.52
Ellingson Drainage, Co.
P.O. Box 68
West Concord, MN 55985
2009 Watermain Rehabilitation Project No. 386
Estimate No. 1 .................................................................................. $122,575.87
Veit & Company, Inc.
14000 Veit Place
Rogers, MN 55374
2009 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project No 383
Estimate No. 1 .................................................................................. $156,334.00
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APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Bolkcom asked for Item Nos. 3 and 4 to be removed from the consent agenda.
Richard Harris, 6200 Riverview Terrace, asked for Item No. 5 to be removed.
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of Item
Nos. 3, 4 and 5. Seconded by Councilmember Varichak.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to Adopt the Agenda with the addition of Item Nos. 3, 4
and 5. Seconded by Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OPEN FORUM (VISITORS):
Pete Borman, 120 River Edge Way, thanked everyone for the work that was put forth for
Fridley `49er Days. It was a successful event and he thanked the city for all their support.
Mayor Lund thanked Mr. Borman for his volunteer efforts in the event. He also thanked School
District 14 and the Parks and Recreation Department. Everyone on the committee and the
numerous volunteers did a great job.
Richard Harris, 6200 Riverview Terrace, said he has a problem about what to do with people
who bring unlicensed vehicles onto his property. According to a letter he received, the City can
tag and tow the vehicles. There is a City impound lot and he asked if the City towed and
impounded vehicles.
Mayor Lund said the impound lot is for police issues. The letter he received is to make him
aware of what is going on.
Mr. Harris said that it would be easier if the City would tag and tow the vehicles. He
questioned if there was a policy change.
Mayor Lund asked if he had spoken with the Community Development Director regarding this
issue.
Mr. Harris asked if there was a policy change.
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Mayor Lund said he was not aware of any change. He said the City does not make it a habit to
tow vehicles on private property. A property owner can tow a vehicle that does not belong on
their property, but the property owner or vehicle owner would be responsible for the towing fee.
He suggested Mr. Harris contact Scott Hickok to discuss this matter.
Councilmember Bolkcom said there will be a discussion of the traffic signal by Stevenson
Elementary School on July 30 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Anoka County Commissioner
Kordiak will be in attendance with County engineers to discuss the impact on the neighborhood.
The County will be sending a letter out to residents within one-half mile radius of the traffic
signal.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approve Memorandum of Understanding for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG).
Richard Harris, 6200 Riverview Terrace, asked if the firearms purchased would be automatic
or semiautomatic weapons.
William Burns, City Manager, said he would let Mr. Harris know what kind of firearms were
being purchased.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the Memorandum of Understanding for the
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). Seconded by Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
PUBLIC HEARING:
10. Consideration of an Amendment to Chapter 7 of the Fridley City Charter.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and
open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT
8:05 P.M.
Rick Pribyl, Finance Director, said this proposed Charter amendment has two elements of
change in Section 7.02. First, it would allow the City to bring a question to the voters on a
timelier basis for issues that require voter input to property taxes and fees that are restricted by
the Charter and allow language for a special election. Second, it would change the 51% of the
votes cast to a maj ority of those votes cast on said question.
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Mr. Pribyl said when developing the 2010 draft budget, a number of difficult obstacles were
encountered. The State of Minnesota unallotted 20081oca1 government aid, and will be reducing
local government aid in 2009 and 2010 to solve the budget problems and shifting some burdens
to local property tax payers. Due to the economy, staff has also seen revenue reductions in
interest earnings, licenses and permits, and liquor store sales.
Mr. Pribyl said for 2010 an additional $700,000 was cut from the General Fund Budget.
Revenue adjustments for 2010 were also made where possible. Due to the continued General
Fund reliance on transfers from the "rainy day" fund, this fund is projected to be out of money
soon. By this time next year, the City will be facing the choice of either cutting services or
attempting to raise revenue. In order to enable the City to get the issue to the voters in a timely
manner, City staff approached the Charter Commission on June 10 with a request to initiate a
change to Chapter 7 of the Fridley City Charter that would enable the City to bring a revenue
issue to the voters in a special election.
Mr. Pribyl said the proposed amendment also asks that the 51% majority requirement for
approval be changed to a majority of those voting on the issue. This is the public hearing for the
proposed Charter change. It is not intended to be a discussion related to potential revenue
increases or changes to the 2010 Budget. The first reading of the ordinance to amend the
Charter will follow the public hearing.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if staff received a report from the City's auditors, and if any
comment related to fund balance was received that would be prudent to the discussion tonight.
Mr. Pribyl said comments were received regarding the long-term reduction on fund balance and
the elimination of other reserves that were approved.
Councilmember Bolkcom commented this is not only a concern of Council and staff but also a
concern of an independent accounting firm.
Joan Olson, 6320 Van Buren Street, said that she was in favor of changing this as long as it does
not open up franchise fees. The City has no control over franchise fees and if people have to pay
extra she would rather do that through property taxes than franchise fees. Cutting services would
be detrimental to citizens because sewer, water, police and fire are necessities.
Mayor Lund said staff has been doing some number crunching on losses and the City has to
stop losses soon or it will run out of money. Even with the substantial cuts and the local
government aid, preliminary numbers show that the City needs to raise revenues by about $1
million, which would mean for the average value home in Fridley, taxes would increase about
$82 a year. Fridley is an aging community and there is record unemployment, so it is hard to ask
for the money.
Mayor Lund said in comparison, if there were franchise fees, it would equate to about $36 a
year per household. People wonder how there can be such a difference between raising taxes or
having a franchise fee. With the franchise fee, everyone shares the burden including tax exempt
properties like schools, apartments and hospitals. The non-profits would get hit heavier than the
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homeowner. With those things in mind, the administrative cost is a lost less and the collection is
done through the utility bill. If the franchise fee did come about, it would be a flat fixed rate.
William Burns, City Manager, said that quite a few other cities have adopted a franchise fee.
The utility companies favor a flat rate meter charge. Under this preferred route, a flat rate is
used, not a percentage. The reason Fridley is better served is because of the huge industrial
commercial tax base.
Richard Harris, 6200 Riverview Terrace, asked about commercial industrial industries and
what the franchise fee would mean to those businesses.
Dr. Burns said that nothing has been designed yet but there would be a separate franchise fee
attributed to different types of users. The larger users would pay a higher fee. Tonight's public
hearing is not to discuss franchise fees.
Mr. Harris said that Mayor Lund raised a point and he wanted to know what it would cost and
who would be responsible for the maintenance of the meters.
Dr. Burns said that the utility company would be responsible for the meters.
Mr. Harris said that he watched a program on Channel 17 saying if this does not pass, services
would have to be cut.
Dr. Burns said the conversation about cutting services is premature at this time. Any services
that would be cut would be significant because the City is already at the bare minimum. All
services are important and the City needs to do all it can to preserve what is offered right now.
Mayor Lund said that the remaining employees have had to take cuts too. There will be no
salary increases or insurance increases given to staff. If additional revenues are not found, all
aspects of budget cuts will need to be looked at. It is premature right now to say things may be
cut in one way or another but residents will notice cuts in services if it were to happen.
Pam Reynolds, 1241 Norton Avenue, said she is in opposition to changing the language in the
Charter. At the June Charter Commission meeting, she cast one of the two opposing votes for
this change. The Charter Commission bylaws say that the purpose of the Charter Commission is
to frame and amend the Charter to meet the needs of the people. The language currently in the
Charter not only meets the needs of the people but also represents the will of the people as
established in the 2000 election. The Charter language was designed to circumvent voters by
using a process that would normally reduce the number of voters who go to the poll. It is well
known that special elections typically draw a lower number of voters as was the case in the
election held in 2007.
Ms. Reynolds said she did not think this public hearing was even necessary. She saw the cable
television program of the discussion regarding the proposed Charter Amendment. It sounded
like Council was planning to approve the amendment before the public hearing even happened.
When this recommendation came to the Charter Commission, it was said that the language
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change was minor. These changes in the literal sense may be minor but the words have major
consequence to the citizens of Fridley.
Ms. Reynolds said in today's economy many people would like to know their jobs are secure
through 2011. She understands staff's desire to increase the City's revenue flow, but 75% of the
City's budget is tied up into personnel costs covering nonessential services. With unemployment
in Fridley at 9.3% no one is guaranteed employment. The City may have to make hard choices
like any other employer in the United States.
Ms. Reynolds said currently, over $3 million is tied up in tax increment financing further putting
burden on taxpayers. She asked Council to vote no on this Charter change and make the
necessary budget cuts and put this on the next general election ballot.
Mayor Lund said the Charter Commission was asked in February after the end of year local
government aid unallotment, and the Charter Commission said they wanted to wait and see what
the legislation would do. A special election is needed in December and the timeline is such that
the City is restricted.
Ms. Reynolds said that the Charter Commission is scheduled to meet on July 27 after it is known
what the unallotment will be. When this first came to Charter, staff recommended that the
Charter agree to take the language back to pre-2000.
Mayor Lund said that the Charter didn't have consensus and were suppose to work on it.
Ms. Reynolds said they were working on a compromise and looked at the Mounds View
language. The Charter agreed to look at the language and agreed on May 18 to adopt the
language from the Mounds View Charter to allow an additional2% up to 5%. She said a special
election would not serve any purpose. The vote must be held during a general election and it
needs to stay that way.
Pete Eisenzimmer, 6535 Oakley Drive, said he read in the Focus that the City wants to amend
the Charter. The City tries to take the Charter apart every year and each time it is not able to be
on the ballot unless there is a petition, so it should not be on the ballot without a petition.
Mayor Lund said he would go along with the change if the Charter would allow a special
election and ask for some type of tax increase.
Mr. Eisenzimmer said the Charter should not have to force themselves to collect signatures to
get on the ballot.
Mayor Lund said the only way it will get on the ballot is for a change in the wording on the
Charter by petition.
Mr. Eisenzimmer said he did not agree to change the ordinance. He does not think the City
should be able to make a special election whenever they need money. Residents have to live on
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their income and the City should have to make it work and quit spending money. He asked for
Council to think about it before they put it through.
A1 Stahlberg, 8055 Riverview Terrace, said that in February of this year, there was an article in
the Minneapolis Star and Tribune about how low the taxes are in Fridley. The article listed the
top 10 and bottom 10 taxed cities and Fridley was not on the list.
Councilmember Barnette asked if there were any cities on the list from Anoka County.
Mr. Stahlberg said Ham Lake. He said that Fridley has expenses that may not be necessary,
like the fact that eight City parks have irrigation systems. He wondered why the parks were
sprinkled because then the grass needs to be cut twice a week instead of once a week. He also
noted that Chemlawn is hired to spray the park.
Councilmember Bolkcom said if Mr. Stalhberg has ideas to cut the budget, he should bring
them to the budget meeting. Tonight's item is about the Charter.
Mr. Stahlberg said he did not want a special election in December. He was concerned about the
weather and how people would get out to vote.
Mayor Lund said people could fill out an absentee ballot.
Mr. Stahlberg said the City would have to pay a fee for a special election and the election
should be in November with the general election.
Mayor Lund said if the city waited until November, this issue would fall into the 2011 budget.
If the voters voted no, the City would really be in a crisis mode.
Mr. Stahlberg said the City is not even close to running as cheap as it could.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked Mr. Stahlberg to show her $1 million in cuts that could be
done and come to the next budget session. Not using Chemlawn, and decreasing the mowing
and sprinkling does not even put a dent into the crisis.
Mr. Stahlberg said it would be a start.
William Holm, 7424 Melody Drive, said he is a member of the Charter Commission and is the
longest standing member. A special meeting was held in June to discuss a proposal brought to
the Charter by City staf£ The majority of the Charter Commission felt this did indeed meet the
needs of the people and voted 8 to 2 in favor of it. His reason for voting in favor is because it
enabled the City to bring forth the issue of cuts before the cuts have to be made.
Mr. Holm said citizens have a chance to vote on whether or not they want to go ahead with these
cuts or look at other revenues to avoid those cuts. It is not uncommon for City staff to make
suggestions on Charter changes. The Charter has agreed with some changes and not with others.
It is also true that individual members of the Charter Commission can suggest changes to the
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Charter and if there is consensus it can be brought to Council. Charter Commission meetings are
not closed; if anyone wants to come they can do so and bring up suggestions to be considered.
This is an open process to all citizens of Fridley.
Mayor Lund said the Charter Commission was working on some issues to help the City and was
looking at the Mounds View Charter restriction and adding the 2%. He asked why the Charter
Commission went with this recommendation rather than the one they were working on.
Mr. Holm said he missed that meeting. The Charter Commission was going to consider the item
in July. Mr. Pribyl brought forth the proposal and noted the importance of rapidly bringing this
to the voters.
Councilmember Bolkcom said all during last year with the budget cuts and unallottments, staff
and Council wanted to bring the concerns to the community. This is why she brought up the
audit, because it is not just a city staff issue; numerous discussions have been held with the
Mayor and City Council regarding this issue.
Carol Hoiby, Charter Commission member, said she was absent at the June meeting but if she
were present, the vote would have been 9 to 2 because she is in favor of it.
John Heffken, 7374 Able Street, said he was opposed to a special election because it cost money
and the City doesn't have money. Quite a while ago the City found $3.0 million to start a rail
station. The Council is elected to take care of business for residents and if they found money for
the rail station, there must be other monies set aside.
Mayor Lund said that the $3 million came out of HRA Funds.
Dr. Burns said a large part of the funds for the rail station were from CTIB monies that had
nothing to do with the General Funds.
Councilmember Bolkcom added the monies came from sales tax and could not be spent in any
other way for the rail station.
Mr. Heffken said the City does not need to spend any more money and needs to find a way to do
it for less.
Joanne Zmuda, 6051 4th Street NE, said the City wants to change the Charter language again
because they feel the language is too restrictive to raise city revenues. The City has many ways
to cut the budget like many of us have had to do.
Ms. Zmuda said in her opinion, it is unfair and unethical to have a special election on such an
important issue. We need a break from taxes, not more taxes. Regarding public safety cuts,
scare tactics do not work anymore. If this goes through, there will be a petition going around.
Mayor Lund said it is unfortunate she feels that way. He said he is a tax payer and resident.
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Pete Borman, 120 River Edge Way, said he is a member of the Charter Commission and was
Chair in February when this started. The change being proposed is to go to the voters and ask for
an increase above the rate of inflation or 5%, and the City has the ability to ask that question.
The Charter had three proposals they were looking at and it was a wait and see situation with the
Charter Commission because it was unknown what the state was going to do. If a special
election is granted or not, if people are concerned and care, they will come vote when the
question is posed. Council is just going through the process to go to the voters and ask them for
an increase in taxes. He said he supports this item.
Sean Warren, 7439 Concerto Curve, said he does not agree with Mr. Borman. Water rates
came around a while back and he also suggested a 20 cent increase instead of 10 cents. There
needs to be a certain amount of money available to run the City and the City needs to have fiscal
responsibility. Funding revenue sources are needed to make it work The LGA has been cut
many times and the City should not count on a nickel from LGA. The City needs to look out 3 to
5 years. He asked if $1.2 million would be enough.
Mr. Warren said he has seen special elections abused, and if the City doesn't get what they
want, they will run another special election. People are tired of special elections because it is a
major hassle. If taxes continue to rise, soon people will start to move.
Dr. Burns said the funds needed depend on what happens at the state legislature. The rainy day
funds that have been used have been anywhere from $900,000 to $2.0 million. The $1.2 million
amount is an average being used that may get the City back to balancing the budget. Staff does
not want to ask for too much because they do not want to burden people.
Mr. Warren asked how the numbers work.
Dr. Burns said that there would need to be 51% of people that voted on the issue.
Mr. Warren said that he was against a special election because it could lead to abuse down the
road.
Mayor Lund said at least the City is going to the voters and the voters have the right to say no.
Mr. Warren said the voter turnout has not been that great.
Mayor Lund said there is a problem with waiting until November 2010.
Mr. Warren said the information that was printed on the water issue was not easy to read or
understand. He asked why the information was printed and distributed to the people.
Dr. Burns said the information was not something staff generated. It is required to be published.
Mr. Warren agreed with others that there are areas of the City that could be cut.
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Councilmember Bolkcom said for those who do not come to the election, shame on them for
not being involved. People are given the opportunity to be educated and become involved. Staff
thought they would give people the opportunity and let them what they were talking about. Dr.
Burns spent time on the newsletter to let people know what is going on. It is the people's taxes
and money that is being spent. People should come to an election and vote whenever an
election is held.
Dr. Burns said in the general election, you get voter falloff because people are voting for the
President or Governor. People vote on issues at the top but do not always fill out the voting
items at the bottom. In a general election, there usually is not a lot of participation on the local
issues which has a bearing on the 51%.
Dr. Burns said regarding the use of tax increment financing, this is an economic development or
redevelopment tool that enables Fridley to attract offices and valuable projects that would not
ordinarily build here. The increment is the increase of change in the base and the value of the
taxes after the project is complete. A portion of the increment is an incentive for developers to
bring projects to Fridley. TIF was used based in incremental increases to help Medtronic with
their parking ramp and now they are one of the largest employers in Fridley.
Councilmember Bolkcom said there was recently a public hearing held for a TIF request for the
Columbia Arena and not one person came to that public hearing that was against the proj ect.
Dr. Burns said that just because TIF is granted, there is no guarantee Fridley will get the project.
Staff is continually working very hard to get new businesses in Fridley that are attractive.
Mr. Pribyl said there are now some TIF districts that are coming on line that are full market
value.
Councilmember Bolkcom said another example of what allows Fridley to do development is
the commuter rail area. This would not be in the community and will happen because of TIF.
Steve Ling, 120 Hartman, said he had concerns with the Charter amendment because it is
changing it to special election and 51%. Statistics show that a special election does not have
good voter turnout. Issues should be presented to public where most people will show up and
avoid the cost of a special election. Council was addressed several years ago about the budget
and the fact that the rainy day funds kept on being spent. He asked how many general elections
have passed when something could have been done before the crisis. Now the City is in an
emergency situation and asking for a special election. Special elections do not work in
emergency situations. This should go to the general public as part of a general election.
Mayor Lund said in 2000, the City did not know in three years there would be a deficit and
unallottment that would cost the City to lose millions of dollars. Then after the funds had
already been spent, the Governor makes another unallotment. There will be tougher times to
come and there is no crystal ball to let the City what is going to happen. The City has tried to
raise additional funds through liquor sales but that has even taken a downturn from $500,000 to
$350,000.
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Mr. Ling said the City government budget is similar to a household budget. The City has been
spending down the rainy day fund since 1999. If someone has a savings account with a limited
amount of funds and dips into it, sooner or later the money will be gone. Now the City must
increase revenues or cut expenses. Things happen, the current Charter works if they ask people
for additional revenues. He is opposed to a special election because of the voter turnout.
Councilmember Bolkcom reminded people that in 2001 and 2002 the City was criticized
because there was too much money in reserves and the last few years, the City has had huge
local government aid cuts. If there was a crystal ball, the city should have been raising the rates
all the time but they wanted to be a community that could offer all these services for the least
amount of money. Water and sewer had to be addressed first and now this issue needs to be
addressed.
Councilmember Bolkcom encouraged people to talk to neighbors to come and vote. This
cannot wait another year because the City will continue to lose money.
Mr. Ling advised to be cautious in amending the local Charter and how often it is amended.
Dr. Burns said Fridley is one of few Charter cities--one of three--that has these kinds of
restrictions. Fridley has the lowest taxes and water rates in the area. Staff feels there is some
justification in getting rid of the restrictions altogether. Let your elected representatives bring
forth the good choices they were elected for.
Mr. Ling said that he did not live in the City when the Charter was adopted but with the current
spending and expenses, he would expect Council to do what is appropriate to run the City.
Councilmember Bolkcom said the Charter was not approved by the entire public, it was written
by a small group of people who do not speak for everyone.
Pat Gabel, 5947 2'/z Street, said Council was elected to do a job for the City and now there are
5% of the people preventing that from happening. She asked what needs to be done to get rid of
the 5% of the people that caused this to happen. She asked if she could run around with a
petition.
Mayor Lund said that Ms. Gabel could inform people fairly and encourage them to vote.
Ms. Gabel said she is tired of hearing from 5% of the people and does not want them
representing her. Now the City is in financial trouble and people do not see it.
Mr. Eisenzimmer said the Charter passed in 1999/2000 and the City Council and City Manager
knew what the Charter was. At that time there should have been money put away for what was
coming yet many proj ects were started that cost a lot of money. These are the proj ects that have
to be cut back on and not finished. The citizens of Fridley cannot afford to have taxes raised any
more. The Charter states what the City has to do to get money, yet there are people who run the
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City that believe the Charter should be changed. The Charter change would have never been
created if it had not been for the franchise fee.
Deb Skogen, City Clerk, said the Fridley City Charter was adopted in 1957. Restrictions were
put into place and the initiative referendum by a petition group and went to municipal restriction.
City Council had the ability if the City was in a crisis to request a public hearing and adopt a
resolution to raise taxes. Council can only go for an annual election on even years so a question
cannot be on the ballot this year.
Councilmember Saefke said Council has been accused of not following the Charter and he
asked Ms. Skogen if Council was following the procedure in the Charter.
Ms. Skogen said this is the correct procedure in the Charter. Notice was published in the paper,
the City offered education and the public hearing is being held and it is up to Council to adopt
the ordinance.
Councilmember Saefke said he wanted to make sure the listening audience was aware what the
process is and that Council is following what is written in the Charter.
Councilmember Bolkcom said the 2000 Charter amendment had nothing to do with this crisis.
The City could have been increasing taxes and not spending down fund balances and raising
taxes all along. She asked if it was fair to say that because of the Charter amendment the City
has already cut budgets and the City has also had to live with the cost of living increases and
spending down fund balances.
Dr. Burns said the City was put in a position to use rainy day funds. Rather than accept existing
Charter increases the City felt a change was needed to be made to the Charter and the City made
an effort to turn it around.
Councilmember Bolkcom said the City had to play catch up on water and sewer because of
water restrictions.
A1 Stahlberg said an area where funds could be cut is where the City spent $175,000 on a
sidewalk to nowhere because Coon Rapids did not put in the other part of the sidewalk.
Mayor Lund said there have been a lot of comments about what the City is spending and there
are funds that cannot be used for the General Fund to keep the City afloat. If these funds were
not spent in a certain way, the City would lose the funds and the 20% match that came from state
aid money. The money for that sidewalk did not come from the General Fund, so that would not
help the City in financing the General Fund. People need to see the bigger picture before they
criticize the Council. The City does not want to have to ask for an increase but there is no easy
clear solution. The Governor has even told city Mayors in the past to spend down reserves
because it restricted cities from asking for a tax increase.
Mayor Lund said Council is willing to listen to people's comments on how to save money but
this is not appropriate as the money mentioned cannot be used for General Funds. Even if the
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City cut back on watering the City parks, that money savings would not help with the General
Fund. Those funds come out of the Enterprise Funds in the water and sewer department. People
need to understand the entire picture.
Mr. Stahlberg said the threat is the City may lose current staf£ That may not be a bad idea.
New blood means new ideas which may be good for the City.
Mayor Lund reminded people that if staff is cut, it would be difficult to take care of code
enforcements.
Councilmember Bolkcom added some Park and Recreation programs are self-supporting like
baseball and softball. Council is elected to take care of the budget and there are many
components to the budget. People need to trust that Council wants to give citizens the best
services they can for the least amount of money.
Mr. Stahlberg said the trust is gone now.
Mr. Harris said according to the U. S. Constitution, people have the right to regress their
grievances. Right now he is exercising that right. People have looked down on TIF and it is a
good development tool but from time to time TIF was not used well. TIF is better used these
days but in the past, business owners built on their own, they did not need help and wanted to
come to this town. This used to be a thriving growing community and the City used to operate in
an efficient way.
Councilmember Barnette said things have changed tremendously. Fridley has gone through
the same changes as other communities have. We are all taxpayers and are doing the best job we
can.
Councilmember Bolkcom said the climate is much different now than it was then. Who would
have predicted our country would be in the shape it is right now?
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to close the public hearing. Seconded by Councilmember
Varichak.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT
10:25 P.M.
NEW BUSINESS:
11. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 7.02 of the Fridley City Charter.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom waive the reading of the ordinance and adopt the
ordinance on first reading. Seconded by Councilmember Saefke.
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Councilmember Bolkcom said a lot of information was discussed and she understands it makes
sense to try and do this in a general election, but she hopes people have the opportunity to know
what is going on. The City is trying to be prudent with people's taxes and everyone is on a fixed
income. Something needs to be done now and she hopes people understand the questions and
issues.
Mayor Lund said it is difficult to ask for increases in taxation given the climate of the economy,
but he does not want to go the other route with further cuts. He firmly believes that making
further cuts will noticeably make changes in our community. There is a cost in keeping up the
community. The Charter Commission approved this item on an 8 to 2 vote. Hopefully people
are willing to pay a few more dollars, but if the majority of people say no, the City will end up
with significant cutbacks to the community.
UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Approve Extension for Variance Request, VAR #08-05, by Jay Thorson of Daily
Companies, on Behalf of Miller Funeral Home, to Reduce the Side Yard Setback on
the North Side of the Building from 15 Feet to 3.7 Feet to Allow an Expansion of the
Existing Garage; and to Increase the Encroachment of a Canopy into the Required
Side Yard from 3 Feet to 7 Feet, Generally Located at 6210 Highway 65 N.E. (Ward 2).
Councilmember Bolkcom asked how many extensions could be granted for a variance and why
an extension would be granted. She asked what would happen if petitioner came back next year
asking for another extension.
William Burns, City Manager, said they are looked at on a case-by-case basis. This is the first
variance request in this case.
Councilmember Bolkcom said at some point Council should look at how many extensions are
going to be granted.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve an extension for Variance Request, VAR
#08-05. Seconded by Councilmember Saefke.
UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on Modifications to the Redevelopment Plan
for Redevelopment Project No. 1 and the Tax Increment Financing Plans for Tax
Increment Finance Districts Nos. 1, 6-7, 9, 11-14 and 16-19, Creation of Tax
Increment Financing District No. 20 and Approval and Adoption of Tax Increment
Financing Plan Relating Thereto.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked why this was not going before Council until September.
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Scott Hickok, Community Development Director, said that there is a statutory process in
creating a district and holding a public hearing. There is a timeline and September 28 is the first
date this can be on the agenda. The senior building will start construction this year and the clinic
is not sure if it will start construction in the fall or spring.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt Resolution No. 2009-25. Seconded by
Councilmember Saefke.
UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
12. Informal Status Report
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director, said there was another successful paper
shredding event last week resulting in 2,700 pounds of paper shredded.
Councilmember Bolkcom announced the "Night to Unite" event will be held on Tuesday,
August 4. The new logo takes place of the old "National Night Out" logo.
Mayor Lund said the Fridley Historical Society is looking for nominations for the Hall of Fame
Event. Nomination forms can be found at City Hall, libraries and the History Center.
Nominations are being accepted now and people can nominate themselves or someone deserving
of this award. Nominations can be dropped off at City Hall by July 31.
Councilmember Bolkcom said they received a memorandum from the League of Minnesota
Cities indicating that Senator Betzold will be recognized for his leadership to communities in
Minnesota. He will be one of 27 recognized by the League of Minnesota Cities. Senator
Betzold has been very receptive to issues in our community.
Councilmember Barnette said that a grand opening ceremony will be held for the North Star
Commuter Rail Station at the Fridley station on 61st Avenue and East River Road in November.
They are expecting 700 to 1,000 participants at each of the stations. There is a link on Fridley's
website for more information and photographs.
ADJOURN:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Varichak.
UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:45 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Krista Monsrud Scott J. Lund
Recording Secretary Mayor
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July 27, 2009
William W. Burns, City Manager
Richard D. Pribyl, Finance Director
Debra A. Skogen, City Clerk
July 21, 2009
Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 7.02 of the Fridley City Charter
Due to the unallotment of local government aid and market value homestead credit by the Governor
of Minnesota in December of 2008, staff began discussions with the Charter Commission to review
and possibly amend the Charter so it would not be so restrictive. The Charter Commission began
reviewing the issue but felt more time was needed to address the issue.
After additional unallotments were made in June, staff discussed the possibility of the City Council
having a special election to ask the voters for a tax levy increase with the City Attorney. Staff found
the City Council could only go to the voters during a regular municipal election. Based on the
urgency and pending financial crisis of the City, staff brought a proposed amendment to the Charter
Commission who recommended approval at a special meeting held June 10, 2009 by a vote of 8-2.
The City Council scheduled the public hearing for July 13th and the public hearing notice was
published in accordance to state law.
If adopted, the amendment would allow the City Council to call for a special election to increase the
tax levy or to increase or create new fees and change the 51% of the votes cast at the election to a
maj ority of those votes cast on said question.
On July 13, 2009, a public hearing was held to provide the public with an opportunity to testify on the
proposed Charter Amendment and the first reading of the ordinance was adopted. Based on those
findings, staff recommends holding the second reading on the proposed charter amendment, as shown
in Attachment 1.
Attachment 1
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7.02 OF THE FRIDLEY CHARTER
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley, Minnesota, under the powers vested in it under Minnesota Statutes
Section 410 and its own City Charter, has the power to amend its Charter; and
WHEREAS, after review and recommendation of the Charter Commission, the City Council has
determined the current language of the charter related to restrictions on the tax levy and fee restrictions
may cause deep and significant harm to the finances of the City and that a change in charter language is
necessary to mitigate future harm from being caused by the charter to the City's finances.
IT IS HEREBY ORDAlNED THAT THE CHARTER BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
FRIDLEY CITY CHARTER
CHAPTER 7. TAXATION AND FINANCES
Section 7.02. POWER OF TAXATION
2. The City Council may also levy a tax against real and personal property within the City in
addition to said limit as defined in paragraph 1 provided the Council shall:
A. Adopt a resolution declaring the necessity for an additional tax levy and specifying the
purposes for which such additional tax levy is required.
B. Hold a public hearing pursuant to three (3) weeks' published notice in the official
newspaper of the City setting forth the contents of the resolution described in Subdivision
A.
C. Adopt after such public hearing a resolution by an affirmative vote of a least four (4)
members of the Council which shall be presented as a clear and concise 'plain language'
ballot question at � a special or regular municipal election.
D. The additional tax levy shall take effect if � a maj oritX of the votes cast on the ballot
ueq stion at said election are in favor of its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TI� CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS DAY
OF 2009.
SCOTT J. LUND, MAYOR
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN, CITY CLERK
Public Hearing: July 13, 2009
First Reading July 13, 2009
Second Reading
Publicarion
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July 23, 2009
Dr. Wlliam W. Burns, City Manager
Scott J. Hickok, Community Development Director
First Reading of an Ordinance Adopting the State Energy Code
INTRODUCTION
As you are aware, the State Building Codes Division has been working on modifications to the
State Building Code. In 2007 the City adopted the Revised State Building Code and its
amendments. At the time of that adoption, the Minnesota Energy Code was not ready for
adoption. That has now changed; the Energy Code amendments are now ready for adoption.
Chapters 7670, 7672, 7674, 7676, and 7678 have now been modified and re-numerated as
Chapters 1322 and 1323.
ELEMENTS
Like other Building Code Sections, the City is not in a position to be able to modify the content
within the State Energy Code; those changes were already determined by the State Legislature
upon recommendations from the State Building Codes Division. Though local adoption is
necessary by ordinance, options for local government are few. Interestingly, even if you choose
not to adopt the Energy Code, it would still be required that it be enforced in the City of Fridley.
Simply put, the Energy Code is more rigorous than any previous Energy Code and will likely add
to the overall cost of construction in all facets of all future building projects. The idea is that
buildings now will also be more energy efficient than they have had to be I the past.
The text to the Code itself is not published on line, because the State sells its Code books to its
agencies that enforce the Code, architects, engineers, mechanical contractors, etc. There is a
publishing/copyright component that keeps the Code from being publicly broadcast. So, unlike
our locally originated ordinances that we adopt; we cannot publish the changes on-line, nor can
staff provide a copy of the Energy Code amendments to Council in their entirety, unless we
purchase and provide each Council Member with a State Energy Code book. The cost of that
distribution makes the concept prohibitive, considering the text can't be modified and once
adopted by Council; the books would only hold value for those who use the text in their work.
In essence Council is being asked to endorse a text amendment whose components have
already been decided upon and whose enforcementjurisdiction has already been staked out.
Nonetheless, staff recommends approval of first reading of the proposed ordinance.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends approval of the first reading of an ordinance adopting Minnesota State
Building Codes Chapters 1322 and 1323.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 206 BUILDING CODE OF THE FRIDLEY
CITY CODE PERTAINING TO THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE
The City Council of the City of Fridley hereby finds, after review, examination and
recommendation of staff, that the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
Section 1: That Section 206.01.2 of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
FRIDLEY CITY CODE
CHAPTER 206. BUILDING CODE
206.01. Building Code
2. The following chapters of the Minnesota State Building Code including the following
chapters of Minnesota Rules are adopted by the City:
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
DAY OF 200_.
SCOTT J. LUND, MAYOR
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN, CITY CLERK
First Reading: July 27, 2009
Second Reading:
Published:
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
June 17, 2009
Chairperson Kondrick called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
David Kondrick, Jack Velin, Brad Sielaff, L�ean Saba, and Brad
Dunham
Marcy Sibel and Leroy Oquist
Stacy Stromberg, City Planner
Nathan McPherson, Altare Signs Inc.
Approval of Minutes: May 6, 2009
MQTION by Commissioner Saba to approve the rninutes as presented. Seconded by
Cornmissianer Sielaff
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIItPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED
T�IE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
Consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP #09-06, by Altare Signs Inc., on behalf of
Speedway, Super America LLC, is seeking a Special I1se Permit to allow an
electronic gas pricing sign at their location at 7299 Highway 65.
MOTION by Commissioner Sielaff to open the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner
Dunham.
LTPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE FIEARING OPENED AT 7:01
P.M.
Stacy Stromberg, City Planner, stated the petitioner, Altare Signs, Inc., wha is representing the
property owner of the Super America gas station located at 7299 Highway 65, is requesting a
special uuse perrnit to allow a freestanding automatic changeable LED gas pricing sign.
Ms. Stromberg stated a freestanding sign already exists on the subject praperty, located on the
corner of 73`d Avenue and Highway 65. Tl�e petiti�ner is proposing to replace the existing
manual gas pricing section of the sign with an electronic LED gas pricing sign. The I.,ED section
of the sign is proposed to be approximately 14.4 square feet, and the total square footage of the
sign is 80 square feet.
Ms. Stromberg stated the subject property is located at the southeast corner of 73�d Avenue and
Highway 65. The property is zoned M-1, Light Industrial. M�tor vehicle fuel and oil dispensing
services are a perrnitted special use in the M-1, Light Industrial zoning district. When the service
station was constructed in 1983, several land use requests were also approved by the City
Council. A lot split was granted to subdivide one large lot and create two small lots, which are
now, 7201 and 7299 Highway 65, which in turn allowed for the construction of the Service Road.
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A special use permit was also approved ta allow the construction of the motor vehicle fuel service
station, and two variances were approved to reduce the lot size requirements and the parking lot
setback requirement from an abutting right-of-way. The original freestanding sign was alsa
constructeci in 1984. There have been several changes and modifications to that sign since it was
constructed.
Ms. Stromberg stated electronic changeable signs are an approved special use in any zoning
district, except residential, provided the message does not change more often than once every 4S
seconds. The sign also needs to be in conformance with the sign requirements for the zoning
district in which the property is located. The subject property is zoned, M-1, L,ight Industrial,
which requires that freestancling signage cannat exceed 80 square feet in size. The existing sign
meets that size requirement. The petitioner is proposing a simple modification af ihe sign that
will replace the existing manual gas pricing signs with the installation of two electronic gas
pricing signs, which is approximately 14.4 square feet in size.
Ms. Stromberg stated City staff recommends approval of the special use permit as electronic
changeable signs are an appraved special use in the industrial zaning districts, provided the sign
complies with Code requirements, subject ta the foll�wing stipulations:
1. Petitioner shall obtain sign }�ermit and current sign erector license prior to installing any
signage on site.
2. Message on L.E.D. sign shall not change more often than authorized under Sectian
214.07 of the Fridley City Code.
3. Message on L.E.D. sign shall never flash or have motion that may distract vehicular
traffic in the area.
Commissioner Sielaff asked how the amount of time between when the sign can change is
determined?
Ms. Stromberg replied, the City Code states that an electronic signs message can't change mare
than once every 45 sec�nds.
Councilmember Velin asked whether any words or messages would be on the sign?
Ms. Stromberg replied, no, and referred to the photo of the picture showing exactly what the
sign will look like. The sign will display gas prices only.
Nathan McPherson, Altare Signs Inc., stated the sign will probably not change more than once
every couple of days as far as the pricing goes.
Chairperson Kondrick asked whether he understands and agrees with the stipulations?
Mr. McPherson replied, yes.
MOTION by Commissioner Saba to close the public hearing. Seconded by Commissianer
Dunham.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE HEARING CL,OSED AT 7:08
P.M.
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Chairperson Kondrick stated it seems very straightforward with him, and he has no problem
with it.
MOTION by Commissioner Saba approving Special tJse Permit, SP #Q9�-06, by Altare Signs
Inc., �n behalf of Speedway, Super America L,LC, is seeking a Special tJse Permit to allow an
electronic gas pricing sign at their location at 7299 Highway 6S with the following stipulations:
1. Petitioner shall �btain sign permit and current sign erector license prior to installing any
signage on site.
2. Message on L.E.D. sign shall not change more often than authorized under Section
214.07 of the Fridiey City Code.
3. Message on L.E.D. sign shall never flash or have motion that may distract vehic�alar
traffic in the area.
Secanded by Commissioner Velin.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, AI,L VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECI.ARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Receive the Minutes of the April 6, 2009, Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting.
MOTION by Commissioner Velin to receive the Minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Saba.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, A�,L VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED
THE MnTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSL,Y.
3. Receive the Minutes of the May 4, 2009, Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting.
MOTION by Commissioner Sielaff to receive the Minutes. Seconded by Commissioner
Dunham.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, AL,I, VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED
TIiE MOTInN CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Receive the Minutes of the March 5, 2009, Housing and Redevelopment Aufhority
Commission Meeting.
MOTION by Commissioner Saba to receive the Minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Sielaff.
UPON A VOICE VQTE, ALL VnTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Receive the Minutes of the May 7, 2009, Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Commission Meeting.
MOTION by Commissioner Velin to receive the Minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Saba.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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OTHER BUSINESS:
Ms. Stromberg stated the second and final regarding of the ordinance ta approve the rezoning for
the Calumbia Arena site will go bef�re the City Council �n Monday night, June 22, 2009. The
Council was also review the Prelirninary Plat and the two Special Use Permits for the Columbia
Arena site.
Ms. Stromberg stated that the July 1, 2009 meeting has been cancelled, but there will be a
meeting on luly 1 S, 2009.
ADJOURN
MOTION by Cornmissioner Saba adjourning the meeting, Seconded by Commissioner Dunham.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOt7SLY AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT
7:13 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Denise M. Johnson
Recording Secretary
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PLANNING COMMISSION
JULY 15, 2009
Chairperson Kondrick called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Leroy Oquist, Marcy Sibel, David Kondrick, Brad Sielaff
MEMBERS ABSENT: Brad Dunham, Dean Saba, Jack Velin
OTHERS PRESENT: Stacy Stromberg, City Planner
Scott Palmetier, Universal Sign Company
Lisa Rassmussen, Kimberly Morn and Associates
ROLL CALL:
APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES: June 17, 2009
MOTION by Commissioner Sielaff to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by
Commissioner Oquist.
UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP #09-07, by Universal Signs, on behalf of Walgreen's is
seeking a special use permit to allow an electronic readerboard sign as part of their free-standing
sign, generally located at 6525 University Avenue NE.
MOTION by Commissioner Sibel to open the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner
Oquist.
UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
AT 7:03 P.M.
Stacy Stromberg, City Planner, said that the petitioner, Universal Signs Inc., is representing
Walgreen's, and is requesting a special use permit to allow an electronic reader board to replace
the existing manual reader board on the existing pylon sign on their property which is located at
6525 University Avenue.
Ms. Stromberg said that a free-standing sign already exists on the subject property, which is
located on the southwest side of the property. At this time, the petitioner is seeking to change out
the existing 42.9 square foot manual reader board sign with a 23 square foot electronic reader
board sign. The total square footage of the pylon sign after the change will be 60 square feet.
Ms. Stromberg said that the subject property is located on the northeast corner of University
Avenue and Mississippi Street. The property is zoned S-2, Redevelopment District. The property
was originally developed in 1965 with a Red Owl Grocery Store. After the grocery store closed,
several other commercial type businesses occupied the building. In 1998, the original building
was demolished and a new Walgreen's building was constructed. The e�sting free-standing sign
was also constructed in 1998.
Ms. Stromberg said that electronic changeable signs are an approved special use in any zoning
district, except residential, provided the message doesn't change more often than once every 45
seconds. The sign also needs to be in conformance with the sign requirements for the zoning
district, in which the property is located. Since, the subject property is zoned S-2,
Redevelopment District, staff uses the code requirements for the most like use, which in this case
would be commercial. The commercial zoning districts require free-standing signs to be a
maximum of 80 square feet in size. The existing sign meets that size requirement at 79.9 square
feet and the change to an electronic reader board sign will actually reduced the total square
footage to 60 square feet. All other commercial standards for free-standing signs are being met
with this sign.
Ms. Stromberg said that City staff hasn't heard from any neighboring property owners and that
City Staff recommends approval of the special use permit as electronic changeable signs are an
approved special use in any zoning district, except residential provided the sign complies with
Code requirements, subject to the following stipulations.
1. The petitioner shall obtain a sign permit and current sign erector license prior to
installing any signage on site.
2. Message on L.E.D. sign shall not change more often than authorized under Section
214.07 of the Fridley City Code.
3. Message on L.E.D. sign shall never flash or have motion that may distract vehicular
traffic in the area.
Chairperson Kondrick asked Mr. Palmetier if he understood the stipulations.
Scott Palmetier, Universal Sign Company, answered yes and he would pass that information on
to Walgreens.
MOTION by Commissioner Oquist to close the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner
Sielaff.
UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
AT 7:06 P.M.
MOTION by Commissioner Sielaff to approve the consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP 09-
07, by Universal Signs, on behalf of Walgreen's is seeking a special use permit to allow an
electronic readerboard sign as part of their free-standing sign, generally located at 6525
University Avenue NE. subject to the following stipulations.
1. The petitioner shall obtain a sign permit and current sign erector license prior to installing
any signage on site.
2. Message on L.E.D. sign shall not change more often than authorized under Section
214.07 ofthe Fridley City Code.
3. Message on L.E.D. sign shall never flash or have motion that may distract vehicular
traffic in the area.
Seconded by Commissioner Oquist.
UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration of a resolution for a Vacation, SAV #09-01, by Kimberly-Horn and Associates,
Inc., on behalf of the Anoka County Regional Railroad Authority, to vacate a portion of 61 '/2
Way to allow for the construction of the Northstar commuter rail station park and ride lot,
generally located at 6151 East River Road NE.
MOTION by Commissioner Sibel to open the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner
Oquist.
UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
AT 7:07 P.M.
Stacy Stromberg, City Planner, said that the petitioner, Paul Danielson, of Kimley-Horn
Associate, Inc., on behalf of the Anoka County Regional Railroad Authority (ACRRA), is
seeking to vacate a portion of 61 '/2 Way to allow for the construction of Northstar Commuter
Rail Park and Ride Station on the west side of the railroad tracks, generally located at 6151 East
River Road.
Ms. Stromberg said that the subject property is currently zoned P, Public Facilities and is located
on the northeast corner of East River Road and 61St Way. It is the area for which the Northstar
Commuter Rail Park and Ride facility on the west side of the BNSF railroad tracks will be
located.
Ms. Stromberg said that in order to allow for the construction of the park and ride facility,
vacation of a portion of 61 '/2 Way is required. The site is currently already under construction
and as a result, that portion of 61 '/2 Way is already being graded to be used as a parking area and
is restricted to the motoring public. The residents that currently live on 61 '/2 Way have been
involved in the planning of this station site and are aware of their access options to and from their
homes.
Ms. Stromberg said that City staff hasn't received any comments from neighboring property
owners and recommends approval of this vacation request, with the following stipulations.
1. Petitioner shall provide utility easements legal description within vacation area to be
filed upon approval of the vacation request.
2. Petitioner shall provide north/south access easement legal description to be filed upon
approval of the vacation request.
Commissioner Oquist asked if the residents and emergency vehicles can use that roadway to get
down to the light.
Ms. Stromberg said yes.
Commissioner Sibel asked if accommodations would be made to make it easier for traffic
congestion.
Ms. Stromberg said that since the construction has started the road is a dead end so there is no
access to the lights. Once the construction is done they will be able to go south to get to the light.
Commissioner Sibel asked what it meant that residents are involved.
Ms. Stromberg said that the Northstar project has being going on for so many years, residents
that will be affected, have been involved through out the process.
Chairperson Kondrick asked if information was sent out to residents in the area.
Ms. Stomberg said yes, all residents within 350 feet and that is required by state statute.
Chairperson Kondrick asked Lisa Rassmussen if she understood the stipulations.
Lisa Rassmussen, Kimberly Horn and Associates, said she did understand the stipulations and
had no problems with them.
Commissioner Sielaff asked about the easement and if the cars use this as a park and ride would
be encouraged to use the street with the signal on it.
Ms. Rassmussen answered yes, the majority of the riders will use the light to get into the parking
lot.
Commissioner Sielaff asked if the traffic gets backed up on 61 St '/2 Way if people could go to
another intersection.
Ms. Rassmussen said that traffic studies have been done and Anoka County is looking at redoing
this intersection to mitigate any problems with the intersection.
Ms. Stromberg said that people going southbound on East River Road would need to go to the
signal to turn into the Northstar parking lot because of a median in the middle of East River Road
so they will have to use the signal.
Ms. Rassmussen said that the north end of the park and ride is a one way street so people can
drive through there but not enter the residential areas.
MOTION by Commissioner Oquist to close the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner
Sielaff.
UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
AT 7:16 P.M.
MOTION by Commissioner Sielaff to approve the consideration of a resolution for a Vacation,
SAV #09-01, by Kimberly-horn and Associates, Inc., on behalf of the Anoka County Regional
Railroad Authority, to vacate a portion of 61 '/2 Way to allow for the construction of the Northstar
commuter rail station park and ride lot, generally located at 6151 East River Road NE. with the
following stipulations:
1. Petitioner shall provide utility easements legal description within vacation area to be filed
upon approval of the vacation request.
2. Petitioner shall provide north/south access easement legal description to be filed upon
approval of the vacation request.
Seconded by Commissioner Sibel.
UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration of a Preliminary Plat PS #09-03, by the City of Fridley HRA, to create three new
lots to allow for the construction of the Northstar commuter rail station site, generally located at
5990 Main Street NE.
MOTION by Commissioner Oquist to open the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner
Sibel.
UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
AT 7:21 P.M.
Stacy Stromberg, City Planner, said that the petitioner, the City of Fridley's Housing and
Redevelopment Authority (HRA) is seeking to replat the property located at the southwest corner
of Main Street and 61St Avenue to create new lots and legal descriptions, which will allow the
HRA to lease the land necessary for the Northstar Commuter Rail park and ride facility to the
Metropolitan Council.
Ms. Stromberg said that the City's HRA purchased the properiy necessary for the Northstar
station on the east side of the BNSF rail line, after the Federal funding for the Northstar project
came up short. The HRA will retain ownership of the site, but is entering in to a long term (200
year) lease agreement with the Metropolitan Council for the operation of the park and ride on the
HRA properiy. In order to create the necessary legal documents for the agreements, and to
provide the HRA with an opportunity to develop a portion of the site in the future, it is necessary
to replat the property into the proposed preliminary plat layout, which is in your packet for your
review.
Ms. Stromberg said that Metro Transit will operate the 337 parking stall park and ride facility on
Lot 2 and Lot 2A through the lease agreement with the HRA. The HRA is also responsible to
provide adequate storm water ponding on the site, but due to the uncertainty of site's future
layout, the HRA is providing an easement for the use of the pond found on the northern lot, which
is Lot 3.
Ms. Stromberg said that the reason the development has Lots 1 and 2, split into 21ots, is because
some of the land to be replatted is Torrens property while other portions of it are Abstract. Anoka
County doesn't allow the combination of these different types of property without first getting a
Registration ofLand Titles by District Court Order, which can be a lengthy process. As a result,
the HRA has chosen to plat the land as proposed in the attached preliminary plat.
Ms. Stromberg said that the lots involved in the proposed replat are zoned P, Public Facilities
and as a result are in compliance with all code requirements. City Staff recommends approval of
the replat request.
Chairperson Kondrick asked if development may occur in the future.
Ms. Stromberg said yes that is possible.
Commissioner Sibel asked if this was going to be an unmanned station.
Ms. Stromberg said that is correct, no one will be there.
MOTION by Commissioner Sielaff to close the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner
Oquist.
UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
AT 7:26 P.M.
MOTION by Commissioner Oquist to approve the consideration of a Preliminary Plat PS #09-
03, by the City of Fridley HRA, to create three new lots to allow for the construction of the
Northstar commuter rail station site, generally located at 5990 Main Street NE. Seconded by
Commissioner Sielaff.
UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
OTHER BUSINESS:
Stacy Stromberg, City Planner, said that the August 5, 2009 meeting has been cancelled
ADJOURN
MOTION by Commissioner Sibel to Adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Oquist.
UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT
7:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Krista Monsrud, Recording Secretary
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AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 27, 2009
July 21, 2009
Wlliam Burns, City Manager
From: Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Julie Jones, Planning Manager
Stacy Stromberg, Planner
Subject: Special Use Permit Request, SP #09-07, Universal Signs for Walgreen's
INTRODUCTION
The petitioner, Universal Signs Inc., who is
representing Walgreen's, is requesting a
special use permit to allow an electronic
reader board to replace the existing
manual reader board on the existing pylon
sign on their property which is located at
6525 University Avenue.
A free-standing sign already exists on the
subject property, which is located on the
southwest side of the property. At this
time, the petitioner is seeking to change
out the existing 42.9 square foot manual
reader board sign with a 23 square foot
electronic reader board sign. The total
square footage of the pylon sign after the
change will be 60 square feet.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
At the July 15, 2009, Planning Commission meeting, a public hearing was held for SP #09-07.
After a brief discussion, the Planning Commission recommended approval of SP #09-07 with
the stipulations as presented.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATION
City Staff recommends concurrence with the Planning Commission.
STIPULATIONS
1. The petitioner shall obtain a sign permit and current sign erector license prior to
installing any signage on site.
2. Message on L.E.D. sign shall not change more often than authorized under Section
214.07 of the Fridley City Code.
3. Message on L.E.D. sign shall never flash or have motion that may distract vehicular
traffic in the area.
City of Fridley Land Use Application
SP #09-07 July 15, 2009
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant:
Universal Sign Inc.
Scott Palmateer
1033 Thomas Avenue
St. Paul MN 55104
Requested Action:
Special Use Permit for an automatic
changeable sign
Existing Zoning:
S-2, Redevelopment District
Location:
6525 University Avenue
Size:
105,143 sq. ft. 2.4 acres
Existing Land Use:
Walgreen's
Surrounding Land Use & Zoning:
N: Single Family & R-1
E: Single Family & R-1
S: Cummins Power & S-2
W: Holly Center & C-3
Comprehensive Plan Conformance:
Consistent with Plan
Zoning/Permit History:
1942 — Lot is platted.
1965 — A grocery store is constructed.
1998- Building is demolished.
1998 — Walgreen's building is
constructed.
1998 — Sign is constructed.
Legal Description of Property:
Lots 10 through 12, including Block 2,
Rice Creek Terrace Plat 1, together with
Lots 13 through 16, Block 3, Rice Creek
Terrace Plat 2, subject to easement of
record.
Public Utilities:
Building is connected
Transportation:
The property receives access from
Mississippi Street.
Physical Characteristics:
Lot consists of building, hard surface
parking areas and landscaping.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
SUMMARY OF REQUEST
The petitioner, Universal Signs, Inc., who is
representing Walgreen's, is requesting a
special use permit to replace the existing
manual readerboard sign with an automatic
changeable LED sign on the existing free-
standina sian.
SU M MARY OF ANALYSIS
City Staff recommends approval of this special
use permit request.
Electronic changeable signs are an approved
special use in all zoning districts, except
residential, provided the sign complies with
Code requirements.
Aerial of Subject Property
CITY COUNCIL ACTION / 60 DAY DATE
City Council — July 27, 2009
60 Day Date — August 10, 2009
Staff Report Prepared by: Stacy Stromberg
SP #09-07
REQUEST
The petitioner, Universal Signs Inc., who is
representing Walgreen's, is requesting a
special use permit to allow an electronic
reader board to replace the existing
manual reader board on the existing pylon
sign on their property which is located at
6525 University Avenue.
A free-standing sign already exists on the
subject property, which is located on the
southwest side of the property. At this
time, the petitioner is seeking to change
out the existing 42.9 square foot manual
reader board sign with a 23 square foot
electronic reader board sign. The total
square footage of the pylon sign after the
change will be 60 square feet.
HISTORY
The subject property is located on the northeast corner of University Avenue and Mississippi
Street. The property is zoned S-2, Redevelopment District. The property was originally
5� '> �: � � I� 1�s� '_<� �� developed in 1965 with a Red Owl Grocery Store. After the
°� grocery store closed, several other commercial type
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°}� �' �;1 '� constructed. The existing free-standing sign was also
constructed in 1998.
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--�� ����, Electronic changeable signs are an approved special use in
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, , doesn't change more often than once every 45 seconds.
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�h �F requirements for the zoning district, in which the property is
��' � • �, � located. Since, the subject property is zoned S-2,
;�����ir� �� •�����}i Redevelopment District, staff uses the code requirements for
� t`� ��'-�-� the most like use, which in this case would be commercial.
The commercial zoning districts require free-standing signs to be a maximum of 80 square feet
in size. The existing sign meets that size requirement at 79.9 square feet and the change to an
electronic reader board sign will actually reduced the total square footage to 60 square feet. All
other commercial standards for free-standing signs are being met with this sign.
City staff hasn't heard from any neighboring property owners.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
City Staff recommends approval of the special use permit as electronic changeable signs are an
approved special use in any zoning district, except residential provided the sign complies with
Code requirements, subject to stipulations.
STIPULATIONS
City Staff recommends that if the special use permit is granted, the following stipulations be
attached.
1. The petitioner shall obtain a sign permit and current sign erector license prior to installing
any signage on site.
2. Message on L.E.D. sign shall not change more often than authorized under Section
214.07 of the Fridley City Code.
3. Message on L.E.D. sign shall never flash or have motion that may distract vehicular
traffic in the area.
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FRIDLEY
AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 27, 2009
To: William W. Burns, City Manager
From: Donovan Abbott, Public Safety Director
Chris McClish, Police Officer
Date: July 8, 2009
Re: Safe and Sober Communities Grant Agreement
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office and the Anoka, Blaine, Centennial Lakes, Columbia
Heights, Coon Rapids, Ramsey, Spring Lake Park, Lino Lakes, St. Francis, and Fridley
Police Departments are submitting a joint grant request for $52,800 under the Safe and Sober
Communities Grant Program during the period from October 1, 2009 through September 30,
2012. The State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety uses this program to award funds
provided by the Federal Office of Traffic Safety to communities for use in traffic education
and enforcement efforts.
The Safe and Sober Communities Grant Program is expected to provide funding to each
community to fund law enforcement officer overtime as they participate in j oint enforcement
efforts. These enforcement efforts will take place on major holiday weekends, will coincide
with high school graduations in Anoka County, and on selected other weekends or weekdays.
The focus of these enforcement efforts will involve officers from all participating agencies
simultaneously and will coincide with similar efforts throughout the State of Minnesota.
In addition to the enforcement effort, community education through media advertising and
news releases, posters to educate motorists as to the risks and consequences of impaired
driving and failure to utilize seatbelts and passenger restraints will be funded. Each
enforcement weekend and/or weekday will be augmented by a corresponding advertising
campaign. The Coon Rapids Police Department will administer the Safe and Sober grant on
behalf of the participating agencies.
Fridley's share of the Safe and Sober grant is approximately $4,800 for each of the next three
years and will provide reimbursement to the City for the salary and benefits of our officers
assigned to these overtime enforcement shifts. Some additional training is required of our
officers and the Safe and Sober grant will provide this training as well. The City of Fridley
provides officer time to attend this training, squad cars, fuel, and related supplies and support
to our officers assigned to the enforcement effort.
Staff recommends Council's approval.
RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE
SAFE AND SOBER COMMUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley recognizes the importance of the safe and efficient movement
of traffic in and through our community;
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley Police Department works to improve the safe and efficient
movement of traffic through education and enforcement;
WHEREAS, drivers operating motor vehicles under the influence of alcohol and vehicle
occupants not utilizing vehicle safety belts contribute to needless accidents and injury;
WHEREAS, in recognition of the adverse impact on lives and property resulting from impaired
drivers and the non-use of seatbelts, the State of Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Public
Safety, and the Office of Traffic Safety have developed the SAFE AND SOBER Grant Program
to fund traffic safety education and enforcement;
WHEREAS, the municipalities of Anoka, Blaine, Centennial Lakes, Columbia Heights, Coon
Rapids, Lino Lakes, Ramsey, Spring Lake Park, St. Francis, and Fridley desire to cooperatively
participate in the SAFE AND SOBER COMMLTNITIES Grant Program during the year from
October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2012;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Public Safety Director of the Fridley Police
Department or his designee is hereby authorized to execute such agreements and amendments as
are necessary to implement the proj ect on behalf of the City of Fridley.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Coon Rapids Police Department is hereby authorized
to be the fiscal agent and administer this grant on behalf of the City of Fridley Police
Department.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
27Tx DAY OF JULY, 2009.
SCOTT J. LUND — MAYOR
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN — CITY CLERK
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 27, 2009
The Hanorable Mayor and City Council
William W. Burns, City Manag ���
August 7, 2008
Resolution in Support of a Veterans Clinic in the City of Ramsey
The United States Departnlent of Veterasis Affairs is planning on constructing a community
based outpatient clinic in our area to provide healthcare services to veterans. The City of
Ramsey woulc� like to be considered for this project and believes the Ramsey Town Center
development located alang Highway 10 is ideally suited for this purpose. They are
requesting support from sl.u-ro�.inding cities aiid have asked that we approve the attached
resolution.
Staff recoinmends Council's approval of the attached resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A VETERANS CLINIC
IN THE RAMSEY TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT
LOCATED IN RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, men and women throughout Minnesota have served in the Armed Forces of the
United States in times of peace and in times of war; and
WHEREAS, by virtue of their commitment and service to their country, these men and women
are entitled to quality, accessible medical care; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs desires to construct a new
Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) to provide healthcare services to these veterans;
and
WHEREAS, many of the veterans who would be served by a new CBOC will rely on public
transportation in order to access the medical services they need; and
WHEREAS, a new CBOC should be assessable via public highways and mass transit; and
WHEREAS, the Ramsey Town Center development in the City of Ramsey, Minnesota, is
ideally located along US Highway 10, with transit bus service available and Northstar Commuter
Rail service in close proximity in the near future; and
WHEREAS, the Ramsey Town Center development has fully established land and infrastructure
to support the operation of a large medical clinic, and the City of Ramsey is willing and able to
offer suitable sites in the Ramsey Town Center proj ect for the construction of such a facility; and
WHEREAS, the Fridley City Council supports the construction of a new Veterans CBOC in the
City of Ramsey to be located in the Ramsey Town Center development.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fridley, County
of Anoka, State of Minnesota, as follows:
1. The Fridley City Council, via resolution, supports the construction of a new Veterans
CBOC in the City of Ramsey to be located in the Ramsey Town Center development.
2. The Fridley City Council urges the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to
expedite the construction of a new CBOC at the earliest possible time.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
27Tx DAY OF JULY, 2009.
SCOTT J. LUND — MAYOR
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN — CITY CLERK
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 27, 2009
July 21, 2009
Wlliam Burns, City Manager
From: Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Julie Jones, Planning Manager
Stacy Stromberg, Planner
Subject: Preliminary Plat Request, PS #09-03, City of Fridley's HRA
INTRODUCTION
The petitioner, the City of Fridley's Housing and
Redevelopment Authority (HRA) is seeking
to replat the property located at the southwest corner of Main
Street and 61St Avenue to create new lots and legal
descriptions, which will allow the HRA to lease the land
necessary for the Northstar Commuter Rail park and ride
facility to the Metropolitan Council.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
At the July 15, 2009, Planning Commission meeting, a public
hearing was held for PS #09-03. After a brief discussion, the
Planning Commission recommended approval of plat
request, PS #09-03.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATION
City Staff recommends concurrence with the Planning
Commission.
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City of Fridley Land Use Application
PS #09-03 July 15, 2009
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant:
City of Fridley HRA
6431 University Avenue NE
Fridley MN 55432
Requested Actions:
Replat property to create new parcels
Existing Zoning:
P, Public Facilities
Location:
Southwest corner of Main Street and
61 St Avenue
Size of Property:
458,294 sq. ft. 10.52 acres
Existing Land Use:
Train Station and Park and Ride facility
for Northstar Commuter Rail
Surrounding Land Use & Zoning:
N: Single Family & R-1
E: Single Family & Multi-Family & S-1
S: Community Park & M-2
W: Railroad tracks & RR
Comprehensive Plan Conformance:
Consistent with Plan.
Property History:
Lots have never been developed.
Lots are currently part of Auditor's
Subdivision #78 — which was recorded
in 1941.
Legal Description of Property:
See attached.
Public Utilities:
Utilities available in the street and
station site will be connected.
Transportation:
Main Street provides access to the
property.
Physical Characteristics:
Parcels are currently under construction
for the train station and the park and
ride facility for Northstar. Land is flat
and will have a pond, parking areas and
landscaqina.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
SUMMARY OF REQUEST
The petitioner, the City of Fridley's Housing and
Redevelopment Authority (HRA) is seeking
to replat the property to create new lots which
will allow the HRA to lease the land necessary
for the Northstar Commuer Rail park and ride
facility to the Metropolitan Council.
SU M MARY OF ANALYSIS
City Staff recommends approval of the replat
Aerial of the site
CITY COUNCIL ACTION / 60 DAY DATE
City Council — July 27, 2009
60 Day Date — August 10, 2009
Staff Report Prepared by: Stacy Stromberg
PS #09-03
REQUEST
The petitioner, the City of Fridley's Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) is seeking
to replat the property located at the southwest corner of Main Street and 61St Avenue to create
new lots and legal descriptions, which will allow the HRA to lease the land necessary for the
Northstar Commuter Rail park and ride facility to the Metropolitan Council.
ANALYSIS
The City's HRA purchased the property necessary for the Northstar station on the east side of
the BNSF rail line, after the Federal funding for the Northstar project came up short. The HRA
will retain ownership of the site, but is entering in to a long term (200 year) lease agreement with
the Metropolitan Council for the operation of the park and — � _
ride on the HRA property. In order to create the necessary '� ��i— �; �
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HRA with an opportunity to develop a portion of the site in ''
the future, it is necessary to replat the property into the ii�
proposed preliminary plat layout, which is in your packet for ��
your review.
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Metro Transit will operate the 337 parking stall park and
ride facility on Lot 2 and Lot 2A through the lease
agreement with the HRA. The HRA is also responsible to
provide adequate storm water ponding on the site, but due
to the uncertainty of site's future layout, the HRA is
providing an easement for the use of the pond found on the
northern lot, which is Lot 3.
The reason the development has Lots 1 and 2, split into 2 �.5�
lots, is because some of the land to be replatted is Torrens � �
property while other portions of it are Abstract. Anoka
County doesn't allow the combination of these different types of property without first getting a
Registration of Land Titles by District Court Order, which can be a lengthy process. As a result,
the HRA has chosen to plat the land as proposed in the attached preliminary plat.
The lots involved in the proposed replat are zoned P, Public Facilities and as a result are in
compliance with all code requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
City Staff recommends approval of the replat request.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 27, 2009
William W. Burns, City Manager
James Kosluchar, Public Works Director
Layne Otteson, Assistant Public Works Director
July 27, 2009
PW09-039
SUBJECT: Initiate Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST2009-2 (61St Avenue / Moore Lake
Drive), Receive Feasibility Report and Call for a Public Hearing on
Improvements
The Engineering Division has prepared a Street Resurfacing Plan consistent with the Street Capital
Improvement Plan, which designates candidate street segments for construction, reconstruction,
and rehabilitation. One of the segments included in the plan for 2010 is 61 St Avenue / Moore Lake
Drive from Starlite Avenue to Central Avenue. Staff has been successful in obtaining a commitment
for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) funding for a portion of this project.
Use of this funding requires a more aggressive timetable for the project. Therefore, we intend to
initiate this project in 2009.
The attached feasibility report, prepared by Engineering Division staff addresses two contiguous
roadway segments that are to be considered for mill and overlay, bicycle/pedestrian upgrades, and
miscellaneous repairs. The feasibility report determines cost-effective and practical improvement
alternatives and costs for the project.
The first roadway is 61 St Avenue from Starlite Avenue to West Moore Lake Drive. The length of this
segment is approximately 0.58 miles (3,050 feet). Note that within this segment, the portion
between University Avenue and 7t" Street was milled and overlaid in 2007. This portion will only be
considered for bicycle/pedestrian upgrades and miscellaneous repairs. The second roadway is
Moore Lake Drive from 61 St Avenue to Central Avenue. The length of this segment is approximately
1.12 miles (5,900 feet). Please refer to the attached Project Location Map.
Both segments have existing concrete curbing. Improvements considered in the report include a mill
and overlay resurfacing, bicycle/pedestrian upgrades, and miscellaneous repairs.
The feasibility report concludes:
The project is necessary as is included in the City of Fridley's approved 2010 CIP
budget and Street Maintenance Program.
2. The project is cost-effective, and will result in a) reduced maintenance requirements
within the project area and a long-term savings to the City of Fridley and b) will provide
service improvements relating to pedestrian and bicycle access.
3. The project is feasible and can and should be funded in FY2009 with supplemental
funds available from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Staff recommends the City Council approve the attached resolution receiving the Street
Rehabilitation Proiect No. ST2009-2 Feasibilitv Report and calling for a public hearing on the
proposed improvements on August 24, 2009. Property owners subject to special assessment shall
be notified of the hearing as required by mail.
If the City Council approves the attached resolution at this meeting, the Public Works Staffwill hold a
public open house on August 18, 2009, at which time the planned project and feasibility report will be
discussed in detail.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2009-
A RESOLUTION RECEIVING PRELIMINARY REPORT, ORDERING PREPARATION OF
PRELIMINARY PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
ON IMPROVEMENT FOR STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT NO. ST. 2009-2
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley has prepared and adopted a Street Capital Improvement Plan specifying
construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation for its streets, and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley Public Works Department has developed a Street Resurfacing Plan
identifying candidate street segments for resurfacing and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley Public Works Department has identified the segments listed herein as a
candidate street resurfacing project for construction in 2010, and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley has received notice of funding through the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 for a portion of this candidate street resurfacing project, and
WHEREAS, funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 requires completion of
certain activities in fiscal year 2009,
WHEREAS, a report has been prepared by the City of Fridley Public Works Department with reference to
the improvements listed below, and this report was officially received by the City Council on July 27, 2009,
and
WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed project is necessary, cost-
effective, and feasible,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Fridley as follows:
That it appears in the interests of the City and of the property owners affected that there be
constructed certain improvements to-wit:
Street improvements, including milling bituminous asphalt overlay, and pedestrian/bicycle route
improvements located as follows:
61 st Avenue
West Moore Lake Drive
East Moore Lake Drive
Starlite Avenue to West Moore Lake Drive
61st Avenue to TH 65
TH 65 to Central Avenue (CSAH 35)
That the work involved in said improvements listed above shall hereafter be designated as:
STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT NO. ST 2009-2
2. That the Public Works Director, 7ames P. Kosluchar, City Hall, Fridley, NIN, is hereby authorized
and directed to draw the preliminary plans and specifications.
3. The council will consider the improvement of such street in accordance with the report and the
assessment of abutting properry for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $463,000.
4. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 24th day of August, 2009, in the
Council Chambers of the Fridley City Hall at 730 p.m. and the clerk shall give mailed and published
notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY TI� CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 27th DAY OF
JULY, 2009.
SCOTT J. LUND - MAYOR
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK
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7uly 22, 2009
William Burns, City Manager
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Julie Jones, Planning Manager
Fina12030 Comprehensive Plan
Background
On November 10, 2008, the Fridley City Council approved Fridley's draft 2030 Comprehensive Plan by
resolution and authorized staff to submit the draft plan to the Metropolitan Council. Staff submitted the
document to the Metropolitan Council as directed and on December 16, 2008, the Metropolitan Council staff
found the plan to be incomplete. Several months of discussion with various divisions of the Metropolitan
Council over the subsequent months led to minor modifications to seven of the 14 chapters of the plan. Those
changes were in the land use, redevelopment, housing, transportation, parks, sewer, and implementation
chapters.
All plan modifications were minor adjustments with no significant policy or action step impacts to the plan
as the City Council had submitted it. Here is a summary of the changes:
• Chapter 3, p. 17, Figure 3.3, Existing Land Use Map, was changed so that two city-owned lots in
Islands of Peace Park are shown as public rather than public/semi public use. This change was
related to the acreage needed for the park continuing to qualify for federal regional park funds.
• Chapter 3, p. 24, Table 3.6 was added as a new table to the plan as an attempt to demonstrate to
the Metropolitan Council that no significant land use changes were expected in future
redevelopment that would significantly impact water or sewer demands.
• Chapter 3, p. 25, Figure 3.5, Future Land Use Map, was changed to remove the two parcels of
land owned by the City that are part of Islands of Peace Park from the TOD redevelopment area.
While the City or HRA would likely incorporate these two parcels into redevelopment of the
multi-family residential area surrounding it in the future, there is a process that the City would
need to follow to obtain approval and demonstrate no net loss of park land. Again, this is essential
for the park to continue to qualify for federal funding as a regional park as part of Riverfront
Regional Park.
Chapter 4, p. 38, under the Northstar Transit Orientated Development section, a new Islands of
Peace Park section was added to clarify the City's reason for wanting to redevelop this area.
Chapter 4, p. 42, Action step 5 was reworded following a conversation with Anoka County Parks
to better represent the City's intent.
Chapter 5, Housing, p. 57, middle paragraph was modified to reflect additional study of which
parcels that are zoned for higher housing density actually meet minimum lot size requirements.
The adjoining map in Figure 5.4 on the following page was also changed to reflect this slightly
different data.
• Chapter 6, Transportation, p. 75, under Northstar Corridor Commuter Rail Project, statements
regarding the level of service were updated from previous information provided by NCDA.
• Chapter 6, Transportation, p. 77-78; bus route information was updated per Metropolitan Transit
staff's request as well as the map in Figure 6.5 on p. 79.
• Chapter 6, Transportation, p. 88-89, Table 62, Traffic Analysis Tables data was adjusted to
correct data that was incorrect.
• Chapter 6, Transportation, p. 100, Section 6.11; in the first line, the word improve was removed
and the words expand or conduct major changes was added.
• Chapter 7, Parks, Trails, and Open Space, Figures 7.1 and 72 on p. 107 and 115 were revised to
include the two city-owned parcels that are part of Islands of Peace Park as green, which were
mistakenly omitted from the originally submitted maps.
• Chapter 10, Sanitary Sewer Plan, p. 159, Table 10.3 was modified to break down the data by
service area.
• Chapter 14, Implementation Plan, p. 215-216; City zoning classification definitions were added to
support the zoning map at Metropolitan Council's request.
At its June 10, 2009 meeting, the Metropolitan Council completed its formal review of Fridley's 2030
Comprehensive Plan Update. The Council found that the Fridley Update with the changes noted above met
all Metropolitan Land Planning Act requirements, conforms to the regional system plans, is consistent with
the 2030 Regional Development Framework, and is compatible with the plans of adjacent jurisdictions.
Now, that all of these changes are incorporated into the final print of Fridley's 2030 Comprehensive Plan,
and the Metropolitan Council has approved the plan as amended, staff is asking the City Council to take final
action to approve the attached document as the Final Plan for the City by resolution.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached resolution, adopting the July 1, 2009 version of
the 2030 Fridley Comprehensive Plan as the Final Plan for the City.
RESOLUTION NO. -2009
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE
CITY OF FRIDLEY
WHEREAS, the 1976 Metropolitan Land Planning Act (MPLA) requires communities within the
Twin Cities Metropolitan Area to develop and update once every 10 years a local comprehensive
plan that includes elements as described in Chapter 473 Section 859 of the Minnesota Statutes
including land use, public facilities and implementation strategies, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 473 Section 175 of the Minnesota Statutes gives the Metropolitan Council
the authority to review local comprehensive plans to determine their compatibility with each
other and conformity with metropolitan system plans, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 473 Section 864 Subdivision 2 of the Minnesota Statutes amended the
MLPA in 1995 to require decennial reviews of local comprehensive plans, and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley conducted public "Neighborhood Planning" review meetings in
each Ward of the City on March 19, 2007 and April 2, 2007 to obtain public input regarding all
parts of the Comprehensive Plan, and
WHEREAS, the City held several other public meetings with advisory commissions and
interested groups between April 2007 and December 2007 and also conducted a telephone
survey to obtain comprehensive public input for the purpose of drafting the updated
comprehensive plan, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held an official public hearing on December 19, 2007
pursuant to Chapter 462 Section 355 Subdivision 2 of the Minnesota Statutes to allow formal
public comment on all chapters of the draft comprehensive plan, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and City Council meetings are open to the public and
televised on the City's local cable network, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 473 Section 858 Subdivision 2 the City submitted the entire
draft Fridley 2030 Comprehensive Plan to adjacent local units of government for review and
comment on February 22, 2008, and
WHEREAS, the Fridley City Council approved and submitted to the Metropolitan Council a
draft 2030 Comprehensive Plan after considering all recommendations provided to the City and
directed staff to submit the draft plan to the Metropolitan Council on November 10, 2008, and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council received the City of Fridley's 2030 Comprehensive Plan
on November 24, 2008, and found it incomplete on December 16, 2008. The City staff provided
revised information as requested to the Metropolitan Council and on June 10, 2009 the
Resolution No. 60-2001
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Metropolitan Council completed its formal review, finding that the City of Fridley met all
Metropolitan Land Planning Act requirements, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Fridley that the
document prepared pursuant to Chapter 462 Section 355 Subdivision 1 of the Minnesota Statutes
entitled "The 2030 Comprehensive Plan" dated July 1, 2009 is hereby approved by the City
Council of the City of Fridley.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon approval by the Metropolitan Council, City Staff is
authorized to post the final version of the Fridley Comprehensive Plan on the City web site and
make a public copy available at the Anoka County Library.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
27TH DAY OF JULY, 2009.
SCOTT J. LUND - MAYOR
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK
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