CCM 05/11/2020
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF FRIDLEY
MAY 11, 2020
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 Ostwald
Councilmember Tillberry
Councilmember Eggert
Councilmember Bolkcom
OTHERS PRESENT: Wally Wysopal, City Manager
Andrew Biggerstaff, City Attorney
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director
PROCLAMATIONS:
National Police Week: May 10 – 16, 2020
Peace Officers Memorial Day: May 15, 2020
Public Works Week: May 17-23, 2020
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. City Council Meeting of April 27, 2020.
APPROVED.
NEW BUSINESS:
2. Receive the Minutes from the Planning Commission Meeting of March 20, 2019.
RECEIVED.
3. Approve Agreement for Rice Creek Watershed District 2020 Urban Stormwater
Remediation Cost-Share Program Grant between the City of Fridley and the RCWD
APPROVED.
4. Licenses
APPROVED.
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5. Claims (188781 - 188905).
APPROVED.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Ostwald 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. Seconded by Councilmember
Tillberry.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
NEW BUSINESS:
6. Approve the Coon Creek Watershed District Water Quality Cost-Share Agreement for
the 2020 Street Rehabilitation Project Water Quality Improvements
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director, stated the proposed 2020 project area includes streets in
the Springbrook neighborhood which is bounded by the BNSF railroad to the east, East River Road
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to the west, Ironton Street to the north and 79 Way to the south. The City Council authorized
final plans and bidding of this project November 25, 2019. The work elements include removal
of pavement, watermain/hydrant replacements, storm sewer utility and drainage improvements,
curb replacement/repaving streets and restoration. Bids were opened on May 14, 2020 and will be
awarded on May 26, 2020. Private utility work is scheduled in May, construction will take place
June – September. The final hearing and notice of assessment will be held in October and
assessments will begin January 2021.
Mr. Kosluchar noted currently storm water drains directly from project streets to Springbrook
Creek, which is an impaired water. Initial consideration of rain gardens and catch-basin retrofits
were deemed not cost-effective, of limited value, and of high maintenance. An alternate
measurable improvement in storm water quality solution through the construction of a
hydrodynamic separator was determined to be superior, although not without significant cost. In
parallel with evaluation of feasible stormwater improvements, the Coon Creek Watershed District
developed a cost-share grant. The match and scope of this new program is substantially similar to
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the Rick Creek Watershed District cost-share grant program, which has provided measurable
outcomes in partnerships between the City and District.
Mr. Kosluchar stated City staff applied for funding under this new program for two project
improvements: a hydrodynamic separator on Liberty Street, which could treat over 30 acres of
stormwater runoff--a significant portion of the project area, and removal of 0.1 acre of excess
pavement at Ironton and Ashton Avenues. Estimated cost of the Hydrodynamic Separator is
$76,000. This creates a vortex by directing stormwater flowing in, sediment is deposited in the
separator. Sediment, oil and floatables are removed from stormwater runoff. It is estimated that
over 12 tons of suspended solids will be removed per year. The separator will be cleaned with a
Vac Truck twice a year. Estimated cost of pavement removal is $27,000. Excess pavement in a
cul-de-sac will be removed, pollinator habitat will be planted, which is consistent with our “green
streets” initiative. This reduces suspended solids by 210 pounds per year and reduces pavement
maintenance and winter maintenance. Both of these proposed improvements are found to be
feasible and effective. VS raingarden and catch basin retrofit option produces approximately 50
times the benefit and is the about the same cost to the City ($44K vs $52K) and will reduce the
annual maintenance for utilities and streets.
Mr. Kosluchar noted that the grant terms total estimated cost is $102,000--$50,000 from Coon
Creek Watershed District (80% provide up-front) and $52,000 from City of Fridley Capital
Investment Funds for Watershed Cost-Share. The City must fund a minimum of 50% of the project
costs, construct and provide record drawings to CCWD, prepare an operations and maintenance
plan, provide documentation of pollution reductions in accordance with the stated water quality
outcomes and complete the project by December 31, 2020.
Mr. Kosluchar said staff requests the City Council move to approve the Coon Creek Watershed
District Water Quality Cost-Share Agreement for 2020 Street Rehabilitation Project Water Quality
Improvements. Thank you to our Coon Creek Watershed District Partners for establishing and
funding this program, our Engineering and Public Works staff, including Jon Lennander, Nic
Schmidt, and Rachel Workin who worked together on the technical solutions and application, and
to the City Council for providing funding to our storm water cost-share program that enables us to
take advantage of these opportunities.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked about the life expectancy of the hydrodynamic separator as it is
a large cost.
Mr. Kosluchar replied about 50 years although they may have to make repairs during that time.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if there was a downfall to leaving CenterPoint Energy natural
gas pipes in.
Mr. Kosluchar replied that they usually ask CenterPoint to take them out. Staff will work with
them to find a way to mark the pipe, so we are satisfied. They agree that if they leave the pipe in
the ground it is their liability.
Councilmember Ostwald asked if the solids that are collected would be used for anything.
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Mr. Kosluchar replied that it would be used as clean fill. He said 12 ton seems like a lot, but it is
only two truckloads and the waste will be put to as much beneficial use as possible.
Councilmember Eggert recognized Terry Pierce who has been very active in helping
communicate this project. Residents are excited about this project.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the Coon Creek Watershed District Water
Quality Cost-Share Agreement for the 2020 Street Rehabilitation Project Water Quality
Improvements. Seconded by Councilmember Eggert.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Informal Status Reports.
Mayor Lund said that through Facebook, Chris Lindahl and billboard companies are putting up
billboards recognizing the Fridley High School Class of 2020. Celebrations for graduating seniors
will look a little different this year. This Council meeting is live because it needs to be public
facing due to the property assessment meeting prior to this meeting. Future meetings will be Zoom
meetings. Hopefully soon we can return to our normal meeting process.
ADJOURN:
MOTION by Councilmember Ostwald to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Tillberry.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:37 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Krista Peterson Scott J. Lund
Recording Secretary Mayor