Resolution No. 2023-47, Approving a Comp. Plan Amend. to Update the Parks and Trails Chapter and to Change the Future Lane Use Designation from C-Commercial to P-Parks and Rec. for the Land Gen. Loc. at 6161 University Avenue...
Resolution No. 2023-47
Resolution Approving a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Update the Parks and Trails
Chapter and to Change the Future Land Use Designation from C – Commercial to P – Parks
and Recreation for the Land Generally Located at 6101 University Avenue and to
Authorize Staff to Submit a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the Same
to the Metropolitan Council
Whereas, the City of Fridley (City) is a municipal corporation organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Minnesota; and
Whereas, the City has established a Comprehensive Plan that provides a compilation of
background data, policy statements, standards, and maps, which help to guide the future physical,
social, and economic development of the City; and
Whereas, in 2022 the City adopted a Park System Improvement Plan which differs from the Parks
and Trails chapter of the Comprehensive Plan; and
Whereas, also in 2022, the City approved ending a Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County
relating to the operation of Locke Park, Locke Lake Park, and Plaza Park; and
Whereas, the parks governed under the Joint Powers Agreement are identified in the
Comprehensive Plan as County facilities; and
Whereas, in 2019 the City acquired the parcel generally located at 6101 University Avenue
through tax forfeiture; and
Whereas, the City intends to develop the parcel as a Parks and Trails facility; and
Whereas, in response to these actions, a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan was initiated
by the City; and
Whereas, the notice of a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan amendment was published,
mailed and posted pursuant to the Fridley Zoning Ordinance, Section 205.05, and Minnesota
Statutes Section 473.858; and
Whereas, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 19, 2023, to consider the
proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan; and
Whereas, the Planning Commission submitted its recommendation of approval of the proposed
Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the City Council; and
Whereas, the City Council reviewed the Planning Commission and public comments regarding
the proposed changes at its meeting on May 8, 2023; and
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Whereas, the City Council has reviewed the Comprehensive Plan amendment and believes that it
is consistent with the spirit and intent of the Comprehensive Plan and beneficial by providing
more correct information about existing classifications and future intent for Parks facilities.
Now, therefore be it resolved, based upon the testimony elicited and information received, the
City Council of the City of Fridley makes the following findings of fact:
1. That the City has initiated an update to the Comprehensive Plan in accordance with the
procedures as established by state statute and the City Code.
2. That the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan are consistent with the overall
goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that based on the above findings of fact, the City Council of the
City of Fridley hereby approves the amendments to the Comprehensive as follows:
1. Figure 4.1: Existing City of Fridley Park System will be updated to reclassify City and County
Parks following the dissolution of the Joint Powers Agreement; and
2. Figure 4.2: Existing Parks and Recreational Facilities will be updated for consistency with the
Park System Improvement Plan, updated mapping, and to add the property located at 6101
University Avenue; and
3. Figure 4.5: Existing Trails by Jurisdiction will be updated to reclassify City and County trails
following the dissolution of the Joint Powers Agreement; and
4. Table 1.3: Future Land Use Acreage will be changed to reflect planned land use acreages;
and
5. Figure 1.4: Future Land Use Map will be updated.
Be it further resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby authorizes and directs staff
to submit a Comprehensive Plan amendment request consistent herewith to the Metropolitan
Council for review and approval, and
Be it further resolved, that the City Council’s approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment is
contingent upon the Metropolitan Council’s approval of said amendment.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 8 day of May, 2023.
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Attest: Scott J. Lund – Mayor
Melissa Moore – City Clerk