CCM 11/09/2015
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF FRIDLEY
NOVEMBER 9, 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
Julie Jones, Planning Manager
Katie Smet, Planning Intern
Kathy Hegge, 59 Rice Creek Way
Mary Jo Czaplewski, 53 Rice Creek Way
Richard Harris, 6200 Riverview Terrace N.E.
Bahram and Jane Nikrad, 5881 West Moore Lake Drive
Kris Schmitt, 7736 Alden Way N.E.
Laura Ingebrigtsen, 5831 West Moore Lake Drive
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
City Council Meeting of October 26, 2015.
Councilmember Varichak
noted a change on page 93 under Claims. The amount of the sign
should be $33,575; not $3,300.
APPROVED AS AMENDED.
NEW BUSINESS:
1.Receive the Minutes from the Planning Commission Meeting of October 21, 2015
RECEIVED.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 9, 2015 PAGE 2
2.Resolution Approving Final Plat, P.S. #15-01, by ZCOF TL Fridley LLC, the Property
th
Owner of 250 – 57 Avenue N.E., to Create a Separate Lot on the Southwest Corner of
the Property (Ward 3).
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2015-55.
3.Resolution Ordering Preparation of a Preliminary Report and Preliminary Plans and
Specifications for 2016 Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST2016-01.
ADOPTED RESSOLUTION NO. 2015-56.
4.Claims 170302 – 170471.
APPROVED.
5.Licenses.
APPROVED LICENSES AS SUBMITTED AND AS ON FILE.
6.Estimates:
Keys Well Drilling Company
1156 Homer Street
St. Paul, MN 55116-3232
2015 Well Rehabilitation Project No. 448
Estimate No. 3………………………………………………………….. $ 27,265.00
Kuechle Underground, Inc.
P.O. Box 509
Kimball, MN 56302
2015 Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST2015-01
Estimate No. 3…………………………………………………………. 334,924.47
RJ Marco Construction, Inc.
75 West Viking Drive, Suite 104
Little Canada, MN 55117
2015 Springbrook Nature Center Boardwalk
Replacement Project No. 443
FINAL Estimate No. 2 ………………………………………………. $ .27,750.35
APPROVED.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 9, 2015 PAGE 3
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION
by Councilmember Barnette to approve the proposed Consent Agenda with corrected
minutes. 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 change the order of the Agenda and reverse Item
Nos. 7 and 9 and to adopt the Agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PUBLIC HEARING:
7.Consideration of Text Amendment, TA #15-04, by the City of Fridley, to Modify
Chapter 205, Zoning, of the Fridley City Code, to clarify the Variance and Appeal
Procedures, Modify the Public Right-of-Way and Easement Vacation Process, Provide
a Process by which Property Owners may be able to Expand Legally Non-Conforming
Structures, Reference the City’s Active Transportation Plan, and Update Definitions
and Existing Language.
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
8:34 P.M.
Katie Smet,
Planning Intern, stated the purpose of this amendment is to update definitions and
existing language to clarify ambiguities in the City Code; provide a process by which property
owners may be able to expand legally non-conforming structures, and separate the variance and
appeal procedures. In Section 1: Section 205.03 Definitions Staff recommends new terms, not
previously defined in the City Code but referenced in various sections and chapters.
Modifications are necessary to existing definitions and terms in order to match MSS and
Building Code standards.
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New Terms
5. Assembly Facility
29. Expansion
39. Garage Sale
59. Manufactured Home
71. Parking Stall, Angled
74. Public Right-Of-Way
95. Trucking Terminal
100. Vehicle
109. Zero Lot Width
Modified Definitions
24. Dwelling. Definition modified according to International Building Code
definition
35. Garage, Heavy Duty Repair. Added “collision services” into definition
38. Garage, Repair. Removed “collision services” from definition
47. Junk Yard. Broadened definition by removing “Automobile Recycling
Center”
60. Manufactured Home Park. Term renamed according to MSS 327.31 definition
63. Motor Vehicle. Modified definition according to other chapters of Code
66. Multi-Story Parking Structure. Simplified definition and includes “privately or
publicly owned”
69. Parking Stall. Moved dimensions standards to 205.04.8; added language to
clarify definition
70. Parking Stall, Accessible. Modified definition for clarity
93. Structure. Modified definition according to definition in Ch. 205.27
101. Vision Safety
Modified definition and added diagram
103. Waterway
Modified definition according to Ch. 215
Section 2
Section 205.04.3 Nonconforming Uses and Structures
Section 205.04.4 Building Site
Section 205.04.5 Accessory Buildings and Structures
Section 205.04.6 Required Yard and Open Space
Section 205.04.8 above Ground Fuel Storage (AGFS) Tanks
Section 205.04.9 Multi-Story Parking Structures
Ms. Smet
stated that changes to State Law have created obstacles for property owners who want
to expand their pre-existing non-conforming structures. Staff researched and found that other
cities are issuing permits to property owners with non-conformities.
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Section 2: Section 205.04.3 Nonconforming Uses and Structures (p. 105)
Staff recommends an Administrative Non-Conformity Expansion Permit
Authorized under MSS 462.357, Subdivision 1(e)(b)
Non-Conformity Expansion Permit
Creates process by which property owners may be able to expand non-conforming
structures
Must meet permit’s requirements
Excludes expansion of existing non-conformities
Section 2: Section 205.04.4 Building Site (p. 107-110)
Staff recommends changes to match code in Ch. 208 and to clarify when a land
alteration permit is required
Remove 205.04.4.E
New language in 205.04.4.H(3)
Reference Active Transportation Plan in 205.04.4.E
Section 2: Section 205.04.5 Accessory Buildings and Structures (p. 110-113)
Under 205.04.5(2)(a), Staff recommends changing "house” to “living area” to be
consistent with Code definitions
Remove 205.04.5(2)(b) to reduce ambiguity
Section 2: Section 205.04.5 Required Yard and Open Space (p. 112-113)
Fence requirements are now addressed in recently amended Ch. 213
Clarify parking in ROW 205.04.6.B
Section 205.04.8 Fuel Tanks already covered elsewhere in Code (p. 115)
Section 2: Section 205.04.8 Multi-Story Parking Structures (p. 115)
Staff recommends renaming Multi-Story Parking Structures to Parking Standards
Parking dimensions recommended in the State Aid Road Rules Manual
Section 3:
Section 205.05.2 Application Process
Section 205.05.4 Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
Section 205.05.6 Variances
Section 205.05.7 Vacations
Section 205.05.8 Building Permits
Section 3: Section 205.05.2 Application Process (p. 117)
If the city receives an incomplete land-use related application, MSS 15.99
requires cities to notify the applicant within 15 business days
Staff recommends increasing the notification period from 10 days to 15 business
days
Section 3: Section 205.05.4 Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (p. 117)
Staff recommends to remove “be referred to the Planning Commission which
shall” to remove error
“Planning Commission” should be “City Council” under 205.05.4.F (p. 119)
Section 3: Section 205.05.6 Variances (p. 121-123)
Staff recommends separating the variance and appeal procedures into two sections
Create Section 205.05.7 Appeals (p. 124)
Sections modified to be consistent with code in Ch. 6 and 128
Section 3: Section 205.05.8 Vacations (p. 125)
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Staff recommends modifications that will be consistent with MSS 412.85 and
462.358
Staff recommends new language clarifying the vacation of rights of way &
easements
Change petition requirement to a majority approval (rather than all)
City Attorney recommends that a notice should be sent to the DNR if a vacation
application includes a body of public water
Section 3: Section 205.05.9 Building Permits (p. 127)
Updating bonding requirement language to be consistent with current practices
Ms. Smet
stated that these changes will help clarify the City Code, update the Zoning Code
definitions, recognizes Active Transportation Plan, and creates a new expansion permit process.
Staff has not received any comments from the public regarding proposed changes. The Planning
Commission held a public hearing for TA #15-04 on October 21, 2015 and the motion was
approved unanimously. The next step is for City Council to conduct a first reading on the
proposed text amendment on Monday, November 23.
Mayor Lund
noted that staff has been working on this for a few years and in order for Council
to weigh in on this intelligently and critique it, a work session may be needed.
Councilmember Bolkcom
said there are a lot of questions and a workshop is a good idea. If
there is not an urgency to approve the first reading tonight, she suggested continuing the public
hearing and scheduling work session to talk through these changes.
Mayor Lund
thought that too much is going to administrative and that takes authority away
from the Council. If there is no compelling reason to move rapidly on this, it is a reasonable
request to allow more time to work through the changes.
Scott Hickok
, Community Development Director, said staff would like Council to be
comfortable with these changes and there was no urgency to approve this tonight.
MOTION
by Councilmember Bolkcom to continue the public hearing to January 25, 2016.
Seconded by Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
8.Consideration of Text Amendment, TA #15-06, by the City of Fridley, to Add a Fee for
Non-Conforming Building Expansion Permits to Chapter 6, Fees, of the Fridley City
Code
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 AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 8:51 P.M.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 9, 2015 PAGE 7
MOTION
by Councilmember Bolkcom to continue the public hearing to January 25, 2016.
Seconded by Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9.Consideration of Text Amendment, TA #15-05, by the City of Fridley, to Consider
Repealing Chapter 205.27, Creek and River Preservation Regulations, of the Fridley
Zoning Code, and Adopting a new Floodplain Ordinance, as Prepared by the
Minnesota DNR, that Adopts Revised FEMA Maps and Standards for Development of
Flood Hazard Areas to Minimize Future Flood Losses in Areas Subject to Periodic
Inundation.
MOTION
by Councilmember Saefke to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and open
the public hearing. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 9:09 P.M.
Julie Jones,
Planning Manager, stated that FEMA has created new flood insurance maps that
will be effective December 16, 2015. In order for Fridley residents to be able to obtain flood
insurance, Fridley must adopt the new maps by December 16. The maps get adopted by
reference in our Zoning Code and the DNR has provided the City with an ordinance template.
Ms. Jones
stated the purpose of a Floodplain Code is to regulate development in areas of flood
potential, prevent loss of life and property, to preserve the natural characteristics and function of
floodplain and protect water quality and habitat and to maintain Fridley’s eligibility in the
National Flood Insurance Program. The key components of the new code include the following:
Adopting maps by reference number
New definitions
Establishment of 3 district classifications for map:
Floodway
Flood Fringe
General Floodplain
Zoning Map Shows Designations
Ms. Jones
reviewed the 3 Types of Flood Areas:
What is a Floodplain?
Land adjoining lakes and rivers that is covered by the “100 year” flood
New language considers these areas having a 1% chance of flooding in a given year
Floods of this magnitude occurred in Fridley in 1965, 1969, 1997, and 2001
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What is a Floodway?
The Floodway is the land immediately adjoining the river channel that is the natural
conduit for flood waters.
Structures or fill are not allowed in the floodway as they would obstruct flood flows.
Only open space uses like parks, parking areas, and residential yards are allowed in
floodways.
What is Flood Fringe?
The remainder of the floodplain lying outside of the floodway.
Generally covered by shallow, slow-moving flood water.
Can build in these areas according to FEMA standards, using professional services and
construction methods.
Ms. Jones
noted the Riverview Heights area is one area where digitized data is now more
accurate and better aligns with the water features, and it does change which properties are in the
Flood Fringe. The following are uses permitted in each district:
Floodway: Residential yards, parking areas, parks and open spaces, but no structures or
fill unless approved by the DNR and designed for flood water to flow thru.
Flood Fringe: Uses or structures allowed in the underlying zoning district if elevated and
designed to meet FEMA standards. If not meeting FEMA standards or fill over 1,000
cubic yards, a special use permit is required. Special use permits will be rare. The
requirements that before were stipulations on a special use permit (like hiring a
professional engineer) are now standards specified in the code under permitted uses.
Ms. Jones
stated the Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 21, 2015, and one
person spoke, primarily requesting uniform language with other overlay districts on the river.
The Commission unanimously supported the text amendment as written. Staff has made some
additional changes since then, but the DNR has not agreed with all changes.
Ms. Jones
said that staff recommends moving forward with the current draft of TA#15-05,
repealing Chapter 205.27, Creek and River Preservation Overlay District 1, and adopting a new
floodplain ordinance incorporating the new FEMA flood insurance maps into the Zoning Code.
Adoption of the new maps by December 16, 2015, is required for Fridley property owners to
continue to qualify for flood insurance. Staff will continue to negotiate ordinance text
differences with the DNR. In order for the City to meet the December 16 adoption deadline, TA
#15-05 is scheduled for first reading tonight and second reading by the City Council on
November 23.
Councilmember Bolkcom
questioned the timing on this text amendment. The City received
information on this in July, the Planning Commission discussed this on October 21, 2015, and
the letter went to the homeowners on November 2. She asked what happened between July and
now.
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Mayor Lund
said he did not recall getting a letter in June but does remember receiving a
certified letter in October. This will negatively impact his property.
Wally Wysopal
, City Manager, noted that homeowners would not be able to tell anything by the
earlier letter without a map as to what would be impacted.
Ms. Jones
added that the maps came after the second letter, in August sometime. The maps
went to engineering first and it took several weeks for GIS to decipher the information and figure
out the data.
Mayor Lund
stated the website was not effective as you cannot see the relationship between the
house, driveway and pool.
Councilmember Bolkcom
said she also received a letter on November 2, and wondered why it
took so long, as she received in July and August. She agreed that the website was not helpful.
Ms. Jones
said staff has voiced their frustration with the DNR about this issue. Notification
should have been sent to City staff or the City Manager so it could get to the correct people. The
DNR is also not allowing the proper time frame needed to do an ordinance change of this kind.
It normally takes six months.
Mayor Lund
asked what changes staff presented to DNR that the DNR does not agree with. He
asked what the purpose of a public hearing was if the DNR will not make any changes. The
technology that we have today makes the property lines more accurate. If the timeline that is set
is not followed, people who need flood insurance may not be able to get it.
Scott Hickok
, Community Development Director, noted that when an application comes in, the
State makes it clear that the City, as a local government, has 60 days to respond. It is frustrating
that now they have asked the City to amend the text with a formal process. This cannot just be
sent to staff and then it gets adopted. There are applications to fill out, map data to figure out,
etc. Staff received a faulty application from the federal government and the DNR did not give all
the facts to make this happen. The goal is to protect the citizens of Fridley so they can keep or
get flood insurance. If a complete application was received in July, the start time would have
been in August and everything else would have followed in a timely manner. This has put a
great imposition on staff, and a response in a timely manner is needed to approve an ordinance
that has its faults. The maps are poorly constructed, and the key does not match the ordinance.
Thank you for your patience on this. Staff will do their best to follow the timeline to protect
citizens to get insurance. At the second reading, staff plans to have language and maps everyone
can agree on.
Richard Harris
, 6200 River View Terrace, said he recalled working on these 34 years ago, and
today he is hearing the same song. Thirty-four years ago, there were a lot of loose ends and the
same thing is happening today. He said that his property does get washouts and now they say
there is no filling or excavating in the fringe areas or banks. He does not think that has been
addressed in the past because washouts are going to happen.
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Ms. Jones
replied that is on the list staff will talk to the DNR about.
Mayor Lund
said he was not sure what the FEMA standards were regarding the need for a
special use permit to fill with 1,000 cubic yards, which is substantial.
Mr. Hickok
replied there are things to simplify this for residents, and residents should be able to
repair washouts that happen.
Jim Kosluchar,
Public Works Director, added this ordinance does not change the land permit
erosion control, and the special use permit to fill with 1,000 cubic yards would require an
engineer.
Mary Jo Czaplewski
, 53 Rice Creek Way, said she went on the website to decipher the maps
and could not figure out what they meant or where her home was. A map needs to be accessible
to be able to read and understand where residents stand with FEMA if flood insurance is needed
or not.
Mayor Lund
replied that digital maps were sent but they were not compatible with the website.
He asked if digitized maps had been received.
Ms. Jones
replied the map in the lobby was created in a map theater system but it is not available
to be viewed on the public website. Residents need to come in and meet with staff to clarify
questions.
Mr. Hickok
encouraged people to come in and meet with staff to discuss their property lines on
a site-by-site basis.
Mayor Lund
asked out of the 429 homeowners, how many residents are better off with the new
map or negatively impacted.
Ms. Jones
replied that three properties negatively impacted are owned by the City of Fridley.
Councilmember Bolkcom
said you do not have to buy flood insurance, but if you sell your
home you are mandated to have it with the lender upfront. She asked how someone would
dispute this if they opted not to take out flood insurance.
Ms. Jones
replied there is a process through FEMA to request a letter of map correction; there is
a lot of information on their website. Anyone that was told they are in the flood zone by the
DNR will be recognized, and the maps become effective when the City passes the new deadline.
Those records on the FEMA website will remain once the new map is adopted.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked if a letter of map correction was a costly process.
Mr. Hickok
replied that a land survey is a critical piece and would be sent with the letter.
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Mr. Kosluchar
added the model FEMA uses is on a larger scale. Your property may or may not
show up on the FEMA map; that would enable someone to go through the process and
definitively locate where those flood lines are.
Mr. Hickok
said for example, if you submitted a survey with elevations and fill was put in to
raise the lot 16 feet so it was clearly out of the floodway, it could be taken out of the flood zone.
Bahram Nikrad,
5881 Moore Lake Drive, recalled many years ago some piping was installed to
pump water out of Moore Lake to the Mississippi River. He asked if an underground pipeline
was installed to prevent flooding in Moore Lake.
Mr. Kosluchar
replied it was not an underground pipe. Moore Lake flows north to Rice Creek
and eventually goes into the Mississippi River.
Mr. Nikrad
said if FEMA put his home in the flood zone, he could have trouble selling his
home which would be a hardship for him.
Mayor Lund
asked if the flood plain affected any of his structures.
Mr. Nikrad
replied that he has a walkout basement that water came within 4 feet in the past.
Mayor Lund
said that Mr. Nikrad would have to see if the new line is through any structures. If
it is, the new owners would have to get flood insurance.
Mr. Nikrad
asked if the City would still help people with sand if flooding happened in the
future.
Mayor Lund
replied yes, this would not change the City helping out the residents in emergency
situations.
Mr. Hickok
said that looking at the map it appears Mr. NiCad’s situation improved by a foot or
two and the line migrated towards the lake as opposed to toward his home.
Rich Johnston
, 456 Rice Creek Boulevard, said he tried to figure out the map when he got the
letter last week and it was very confusing. He is not affected by this change.
Norma Hotvedt-Iacona,
593 Rick Creek Terrace, asked if anyone from FEMA was here tonight
and if staff could ask for an extension on the deadline.
Mayor Lund
replied that no one is here from FEMA and to ask for an extension would affect
those needing flood insurance, as they would not be able to get it. This has to be completed by
the set timelines. He asked if she would be negatively impacted.
Ms. Hotvedt-Iacona
replied that to the east of her lot is a low back yard with a drain pipe
toward her which is a problem. She asked if she could put organic waste in her yard next to the
creek.
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Mayor Lund
suggested bringing her organic question to staff to make sure it is okay. Organic
compost needs to be back 20 feet from the water.
Ms. Jones
looked at the map and Norma is in a better situation with the new map lines.
Laura Ingebrigtsen
, 5831 West Moore Lake Drive appreciated the work of the Council and
staff. This situation is a good example of why people need to get out and vote.
Mr. Kosluchar
noted that other cities have the same issues as we do with these deadlines.
Councilmember Bolkcom
said this needs to be adopted or residents will not get flood
insurance. She asked for clarification on page 139 if everything is new.
Ms. Jones
replied yes, that why there are no underline or cross out areas. This is the FEMA
template with some modifications.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked what the City put in and what was from the template. She
didn’t think Paragraph 1.22 on Page 139 made sense.
Ms. Jones
replied that section refers to certain MN or Federal Rules. That language needs to be
in there by law to meet compliance.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked if a citizen would know what this means.
Ms. Jones
replied staff has negotiated reworking the definitions of the three flood areas so they
are easier to understand. One primary area worked on is the special use permit section--what
requires a special use permit and what does not. This is a template designed to fit every city in
the state and staff will change the language that does not apply to Fridley.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked on page 162 who the zoning administrator would be.
Mr. Hickok
replied the Community Development Director or designee.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked if the commissioner would sign off on all these things.
Ms. Jones
replied yes; changes in the future would need to be submitted to the DNR.
Ms. Hotvedt-Iacona
asked where the money came from and how much money the government
was going to kick in.
Mayor Lund
replied nothing. There is no expectation that FEMA will be giving any money.
The property owner pays for the flood insurance.
Councilmember Bolkcom
added that the average premium for flood insurance is $300.
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Richard Harris
said he dealt with this 34 years ago, and no representatives have ever voted on
this particular law that was handed down by the Stat. Thirty-four years ago, the DNR came out
with recommendations on how to build, put in berms and how to plant. He asked if this would
be done again.
Mayor Lund
said that information could probably be found online.
Ms. Jones
added that a lot of those things are on the DNR website.
Mr. Harris
said there were regulations on retaining walls and asked if that was in the ordinance.
Certain properties have substantial retaining walls.
Ms. Jones
replied that retaining walls are classified as a structure. The shore land section would
address that.
Mr. Kosluchar
said to reference the watershed district rules for Rice Creek for rules on
structures and retaining walls.
Mr. Harris
asked where someone would start to handle all of these questions.
Councilmember Bolkcom
replied he should contact city staff.
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
8:32 P.M.
NEW BUSINESS:
10.First Reading of an Ordinance Repealing Chapter 205.27, Creek and River
Preservation Overlay, of the Fridley Zoning Code Pertaining to Floodplain
Management
MOTION
by Councilmember Saefke to waive the reading of the ordinance and adopt the
ordinance on first reading.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
11.Informal Status Reports:
Wally Wysopal,
City Manager, stated the abatement from the last Council meeting for the lawn
mowing services will stay. He met with the property owner and discussed his concerns. The
City incurred costs, and there is no reason to change staff’s position on the abatement.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 9, 2015 PAGE 14
Jim Kosluchar
, Public Works Director, said the notices for the 2016 Street Reconstruction
Project were sent out. There will be an open house on November 24 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall,
with a presentation at 6:00 p.m.
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 8:58
P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Krista Peterson Scott J. Lund
Recording Secretary Mayor