CCM 05/13/2019
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF FRIDLEY
MAY 13, 2019
The City Council meeting for the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Lund at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Lund
Councilmember Barnette
Councilmember Tillberry
Commissioner Eggert
Councilmember Bolkcom
OTHERS PRESENT: Wally Wysopal, City Manager,
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director
Jay Karlovich, City Attorney
PROCLAMATIONS:
National Police Week: May 12-18, 2019
Peace Officers Memorial Day: May 15, 2019
Public Works Week: May 19-25, 2019
PRESENTATION:
Anoka County Library/Mississippi Branch.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Fridley Board of Appeals & Equalization Meeting of April 22, 2019.
APPROVED.
2. City Council Meeting of April 22, 2019.
APPROVED.
NEW BUSINESS:
3. Receive the Minutes from the Planning Commission Meeting of April 17, 2019.
RECEIVED.
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4. Resolution Approving an Access Agreement with the Rice Creek Watershed District for
the Lower Rice Creek Stabilization Project.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2019-20.
5. Licenses.
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED.
6. Claims (ACH PCard 1904; 184882 – 185139).
APPROVED.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to adopt the proposed consent agenda as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Eggert.
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 AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the agenda as presented. Seconded by
Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PUBLIC HEARING/NEW BUSINESS:
7. Consideration Resolution of Support in Assisting Certified Power Incorporated to
Receive a $100,000 Forgivable Loan through the Minnesota Department of
Employment and Economic Development;
and
Resolution in Support of a Minnesota Investment Fund Application to the Minnesota
Department of Employment and Economic Development in Connection with Certified
Power Incorporated (Ward 3)
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MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to open the public hearing. Seconded by
Councilmember Eggert.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT
7:25 P.M.
Wally Wysopal, City Manager, stated Certified Power Incorporated (CPI) will locate to Fridley,
consolidating operations from other locations which will bring jobs to Fridley. The Minnesota
Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) will provide a grant for CPI to
move to Fridley. The grant will be received by the City and then transferred to CPI to assist
opening the business in Fridley. There are some requirements DEED will follow up on for
compliance.
Sara Massey, Certified Power Incorporated, said there are two locations in
Minnesota--Burnsville and Brooklyn Park. This project will combine those locations and move
other locations from Illinois to Minnesota. They will invest around $2.25M in the facility and
create 35 to 37 jobs. They are locating in the Northern Stacks area.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked when this will take place and when they will begin operating.
Ms. Massey replied in September/October.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to close the public hearing. Seconded by
Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT
7:29 P.M.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt Resolution No. 2019-21 in support of a
Minnesota investment fund application to the Minnesota Department of Employment and
Economic Development in connection with Certified Power Incorporated. Seconded by
Councilmember Eggert.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
NEW BUSINESS:
8. Approve Change Order No. 1 for Stonybrook Outfall Stabilization Project No. 19-516.
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director, stated Stonybrook Trunk Storm Sewer Improvement
project was completed in 2018. On September 20, 2018, a rain event emergency repair was
completed. Project elements include installation of two storm manholes and outlet pipes,
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regrading of the embankment, salvage and installation of riprap, installation of steel sheet pile
and restoration. The changes are:
C1-1 - $3,235 to install Class II riprap in the topsoil of the swales during the grading of
the embarkment to help with stabilization of vegetation for protection during rain events.
This was a request from Coon Creek Watershed District during the permit process.
C1-2 - $37,235.10 to install Class 5 riprap for protection from eroding around the outlets
and sides of the channels. During construction in the channel into the Mississippi River,
it was determined that there was not enough Class 5 riprap to be salvaged from the
existing riprap.
Lametti & Sons has achieved substantial completion of the project. A review of conditions with
the adjacent property owners will be scheduled now that river levels allow observation of the
channel. A walkthrough and final acceptance will be held in the next few weeks once the
Mississippi River has lowered enough to see all aspects of the project. Staff recommends the
City Council approve Change Order No. 1 for the Stonybrook Outfall Stabilization Project No.
19-516 in the amount of $40,228.90 to Lametti & Sons, Inc. If approved, the contract amount
shall be increased from $329,400.00 to $369,688.90.
Mr. Kosluchar advised that the 54” corrugated pipe under Alden Way would need repair as
well, and is being planned for this summer.
Mayor Lund asked if with the new pipe, the water can be diverted so the repairs can be done.
Mr. Kosluchar replied yes, the repairs will come in at a lower cost to offset some of the cost of
the overall project.
Mayor Lund asked what the timeframe was.
Mr. Kosluchar replied the plan is to limit inconvenience. Staff is working out the details right
now and construction should not take more than a few weeks. It will not be as disturbing as the
past construction. If there is good weather, this could be done in a few days.
Councilmember Bolkcom said that some of the rocks look small. She indicated she has
concerns that if a big weather event came through, the rocks could be washed out. Hopefully
bringing in more riprap will prevent a wash-out.
Mr. Kosluchar noted that they are working carefully around trees and using the riprap to
stabilize the area.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if funds were available for further stabilization work by the
properties at the Mississippi River.
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Mr. Kosluchar replied the river is so large it is difficult to come up with a solution that will be
meaningful. Staff will examine the area after the rain and after the water comes down a bit. The
objective of this project is to provide flood relief for residents and businesses.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve Change Order No. 1 for the Stonybrook
Outfall Stabilization Project No. 19-516. Seconded by Councilmember Tillberry.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Informational Status Reports.
There were no informal status reports.
ADJOURN:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Eggert.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:43
PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Krista Peterson Scott J. Lund
Recording Secretary Mayor