CCM 07/13/2015
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF FRIDLEY
JULY 13, 2015
The City Council meeting for the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Lund at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Lund
Councilmember Barnette
Councilmember Saefke
Councilmember Varichak
Councilmember Bolkcom
OTHERS PRESENT:
Wally Wysopal, City Manager
Darcy Erickson, City Attorney
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
James Kosluchar, Public Works Director
PRESENTATION:
Fridley Safety Camp.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
City Council Meeting of June 22, 2015.
APPROVED AS AMENDED.
NEW BUSINESS:
1.Receive the Minutes from the Planning Commission Meeting of June 17, 2015.
RECEIVED.
2.Special Use Permit Request, SP #15-06, by rose City Sign, to Allow and Electronic
Changeable Sign, Generally Located at 5667 University avenue N.E.;
and
Resolution Approving special Use Permit, SP #15-06, for Rose City Sign, on Behalf of
Realty Income Properties 3, LLC, the Property Owner of Super America, Located at
5667 University avenue NE (Ward 1).
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APPROVED SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #15-06 AND ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO.
2015-36.
3.Motion to Close the Retaining Wall Appeal Case of James Kiewel, 1627-1631 Rice
Creek Road (Ward 2).
APPROVED.
4.Resolution Authorizing execution of the Source Water Protection Grant Agreement
with the Minnesota Department of Health for Unused Well Sealing in the City of
Fridley.
APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2015-37.
5.Approve Change Order No. 2 for Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Project No. 453
APPROVED.
6.Appointments (City Employee).
APPROVED APPOINTMENTS.
7.Claims 168831 – 169096.
APPROVED.
8.Licenses.
APPROVED THE LICENSES AS SUBMITTED AND AS ON FILE.
9.Estimates.
Ron Kassa Construction
th
6005 East 250 Street
Elko, MN 55020-9447
2014 Miscellaneous Concrete Project No. 453
FINAL ESTIMATE NO. 6……………………………………………………$17,530.84
Blackstone Contractors, LLC
7775 Corcoran Trail East
Corcoran, MN 55340
Oak Glen Creek Erosion Control Project No. 380
Estimate No. 8…………….…………………………………………………...$18,118.38
APPROVED.
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Saefke
asked for the following corrections to be made to the minutes:
will not out let or duct out
Page 10 under Mayor Lund should read “the outlet allow
water to…”
what
Page 11 under Councilmember Bolkcom should read “asked the City was…”
Councilmember Saefke
also noted on page 27 of the packet the date on the grant should be
2016 2015.
changed to May 5,
CouncilmemberBolkcom
asked if people were lined up for the well sealing program.
Jim Kosluchar
, Public Works Director, replied that some applicants were not completed from
the last cycle due to time constraints, so there are people on a waiting list.
Mayor Lund
asked how people could find out about this program.
Mr. Kosluchar
replied it will be on the website. This funding cycle will not go very far, but
there will be other funding cycles in the future.
Mayor Lund
encouraged people to step forward to be placed on the waiting list to identify those
wells.
Mr. Kosluchar
added a questionnaire has been sent out so contacts have been made.
CouncilmemberBolkcom
asked if there was an opportunity to apply for another grant.
Mr. Kosluchar
replied yes. The City will be eligible to apply next spring depending on how
quick this funding is closed out.
MOTION
by Councilmember Barnette to approve the proposed Consent Agenda with the
corrections listed above. Seconded by Councilmember Varichak.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OPEN FORUM:
No one from the audience spoke.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
MOTION
by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the Agenda. Seconded by Councilmember
Saefke.
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UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OLD BUSINESS:
10.Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 205.33 of the Fridley city Code
Pertaining to transit Oriented Development Overlay District (Text Amendment, TA
#15-02);
and
Adopt Official Title and Summary Ordinance.
Scott Hickok
, Community Development Director, stated the purpose of this amendment is to
incorporate the Northstar TOD design specifications, allow electronic, changeable free-standing
signs, add the definition of “redevelopment” and remove outdated language on farmers markets.
Changes since the first reading are the following:
Clarified Permitted Uses section
Clarified tree substitution language
Clarified storm water treatment language
Modified Fencing section to include dumpster enclosures
Modified Outdoor Dining section to follow patio endorsement requirements in the
City Code
Mr. Hickok
said staff recommends approval of TA#15-02 as it informs developers of the design
criteria the City expects in TOD Master Plan applications and clarifies some other code sections.
The next step following the second reading is publication. The amendment will become official
in the City Code 15 days following publication.
CouncilmemberBolkcom
noted spelling corrections on page 81, second sentence--take out the
word such. Also on page 83, Section F, “meets” is not the right word to use in that sentence.
MOTION
by Councilmember Bolkcom to waive the reading of the ordinance and adopt
Ordinance No. 1321 on second reading, together with the official title and summary ordinance
and order publication. Seconded by Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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11.Informal Status Reports.
Councilmember Saefke
stated has had several people ask if the Cielo development will stay
green; he noted that he knows this is the insulation.
Scott Hickok
, Community Development Director, replied the color of the building will be a
blend of stone, brick and tile/stone panels. The green material is a new product that has the
building sheathing and paper combined one product.
Councilmember Barnette
has also received a question if the balconies were real. They are real
balconies and people can sit out there. They are safe.
Jim Kosluchar
, Public Works Director, stated there is an open house on July 14 with the Met
Council at the City Council Chambers from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (presentation ag 6:45) to discuss the
Met Council sewer project. Residents received a notice and are encouraged to attend.
Wally Wysopal
, City Manager, made the following announcements:
2015 FPD Citizens Academy has a few spots still available. Applications can be
picked up in the lobby of the Police Department.
Fridley received a highly competitive grant from Minnesota GreenCorps Programs.
Multi-city recycle drop-off event is July 25 from 9-1. Watch for the yellow and blue
postcard to arrive in the next few days.
Fridley was recognized by the League of Minnesota Cities’ GreenStep award
ceremony in June of 2015. 26 cities were commended for GreenStep initiatives.
Mayor Lund
stated the Community Theater will put on the production Oklahoma. Tickets are
available now. The performance dates are July 24-25 and July 31-August 1. Call the Admin
office at the high school for tickets.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked if there was an update of the storm damage.
Mr. Hickok
replied residents who have storm damage should be careful about those people who
knock on their door. Contractors should have references and be licensed in the City of Fridley.
Once a contractor is chosen, a permit is needed for the repair. Residents may call Jolene Buberl
at 763-572-3604 to verify if a contractor is licensed.
Mr. Wysopal
added that solicitors also need a license from the City to go door-to-door selling.
Each sales person needs to have a license.
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ADJOURN:
MOTION
by Councilmember Barnette to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Varichak.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:30
P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Krista Peterson Scott J. Lund
Recording Secretary Mayor