CCM 02/22/2016
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF FRIDLEY
FEBRUARY 22, 2016
The City Council meeting for the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Lund at 7:03 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
James Kosluchar, Public Works Director
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
City Council Meeting of February 8, 2016
APPROVED.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Fridley, Minnesota, Amending City
Ordinance Nos. 1095 and 1315, the Prevailing Hours of Labor and Prevailing Wage
Rate on Certain Projects for or with the City.
WAIVED THE READING OF THE ORDINANCE AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO.
1328 ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLICATION.
2. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 of the Fridley City Charter
Entitled “Administration of City Affairs”.
WAIVED THE READING OF THE ORDINANCE AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO.
1329 ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLICATION.
3. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 205. Zoning; Section 205.03
Definitions; Section 205.04 General Provisions; Section 205.05 Administration and
Enforcement; and Section 205.06 Establishment of Districts of the Fridley City Code
(Text Amendment, TA #15-04); and,
Adopt Official Title and Summary Ordinance.
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THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED ON
THE REGULAR AGENDA
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4. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 11 of the Fridley City Code
Pertaining to General Provisions and Fees.
WAIVED THE READING OF THE ORDINANCE AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO.
1331 ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLICATION.
5. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 6.06, Appeals Commission, of
the Fridley City Code, Pertaining to Variance and Appeal Procedures (Text
Amendment, TA #16-01); and
Adopt Official Title and Summary Ordinance.
WAIVED THE READING OF THE ORDINANCE AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1332 ON
SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLICATION.
ADOPTED OFFICIAL TITLE AND SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 1332-S.
NEW BUSINESS:
6. Receive Bids and Award Well Redevelopment Project No. 16-448.
APPROVED.
7. Claims (171518 – 171665)
APPROVED.
8. License.
Wally Wysopal,
City Manager, stated this is a temporary on-sale liquor license for the Fridley
Lions Club for '49er Days.
APPROVED THE LICENSE AS SUBMITTED AND AS ON FILE.
9. Estimate.
Keys Well Drilling, Inc.
1156 Homer Street
St. Paul, MN 55116-3232
2015 Well Rehabilitation
Project No. 448
FINAL ESTIMATE.......................................$ 9,573.40
APPROVED.
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ADOPTION OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Barnette
asked that Item No. 3 be removed.
MOTION
by Councilmember Barnette to approve the proposed consent agenda with the
removal of Item No. 3. Seconded by Councilmember Varichak.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS:
No one from the audience spoke.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
MOTION
by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the agenda with the addition of Item No. 3.
Seconded by Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OLD BUSINESS:
3. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 205. Zoning; Section 205.03
Definitions; Section 205.04 General Provisions; Section 205.05 Administration and
Enforcement; and Section 205.06 Establishment of Districts of the Fridley City Code
(Text Amendment, TA #15-04); and
Adopt Official Title and Summary Ordinance
Councilmember Barnette
referred to page 38 of the agenda book. She said the last sentence in
Section E reads: "Any landscaping or irrigation systems installed in an easement must be
removed and replaced at the property owner's expense when the trail or sidewalk is installed in
the future.” The City has a project going on as part of the Safe Routes to School program where
this is going to occur. He does not think the homeowners realize that this is their responsibility.
James Kosluchar
, Director of Public Works, replied the easements that were identified in this
amendment to the Zoning Code are specific easements outside the general right-of-way
designated areas for purposes of trails or walks. In addition, after their discussions with the
property owners along that project route, the City advised that they would relocate irrigation
systems that were interfering with the project. Staff did not feel the homeowners would be
impacted.
Councilmember Barnette
stated he did not think so either, but this provision in the ordinance is
pretty clear that it is the responsibility of the homeowner.
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Mr. Kosluchar
replied he believes this applies specifically to dedicated easements that are
outside the right-of-way for trails and walks. They have those easements at locations, for
instance, along Main Street. There are piecemeal easements along that stretch of route.
Typically these are along commercial properties.
Councilmember Barnette
stated as long as the homeowner understands he will not have to pay
for the replacement, because that can be pretty expensive.
MOTION
by Councilmember Barnette to waive the reading of the ordinance and adopt
Ordinance No. 1330 on second reading and order publication and adopt Ordinance No. 1330-S.
Seconded by Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. Informal Status Reports:
Mr. Wysopal
stated the City is a partner with Center for Energy and Environment and has
several programs to offer people considering housing improvements or any emergency repairs or
for those people who own an apartment or live in a manufactured home.
Mr. Wysopal
stated the first program is the City's low interest loan for homeowners at a 4.5
percent fixed rate for a loan amount up to $50,000. There are no income limits. The terms are up
to 20 years, and it is for single-family homes.
Mr. Wysopal
stated there is an Emergency Deferred Loan Program for those people who find
themselves in a situation where they cannot afford a needed furnace repair or roof replacement.
There is a $10,000 maximum loan amount. The deferred loan is 100 percent due in 20 years or
sooner if the ownership of the property changes. It can be used for eligible improvements
determined through a required analysis, so a review does need to take place.
Mr. Wysopal
said the City also has a multi-family exterior loan program of 4.5 percent with a
$50,000 maximum amount. This is for two to four-unit properties, and the improvements
include corrections to code violations, exterior structure improvements and aesthetics.
Mr. Wysopal
stated, finally, the City offers a manufactured home improvement loan at 4.5
percent, with a $10,000 maximum loan. There are no income limits and most interior and
exterior improvements are eligible.
Mr. Wysopal
said all of the programs are eligible through the Center for Energy and
Environment which the City's HRA is a supportive member of. If you have questions you can
contact Brenda Yaritz, the senior loan officer. The information can be found on the City's
website.
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Councilmember Bolkcom
stated they received a letter related to the Coon Creek Watershed
District appointments which must be received by March 28.
Mayor Lund
stated the law requires they notify the City. Anyone who has an interest and who
lives in the Coon Creek Watershed District can contact City Hall.
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
7:16 P.M
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Respectfully submitted by,
Denise M. Johnson Scott J. Lund
Recording Secretary Mayor