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Home My WebLink About1986 06-23 CCP Regular Session CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER JUNE 23, 1986 (following adjournment of the HRA meeting) 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Invocation 4. Open Forum 5. Consent Agenda - All items listed with an asterisk are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. *6. Approval of Minutes - May 19, 1986 - Regular Session - June 2, 1986 - Board of Equalization - June 2, 1986 - Special Session 7. Presentation: 7:30 p.m. a. North Mississippi Regional Park Plan 1. Consideration of Recommendation from Park & Recreation Commission 8. Performance Bond Release: *a. Brooklyn Center Service, 6849 Brooklyn Boulevard *b. Quick Lube, 6806 Brooklyn Boulevard 9. Resolutions: a. Authorizing Execution of Developer's Agreement -This resolution confirms the action taken earlier by the HRA b. Approving Preliminary Plan Layout for I -694 c. Rejecting All Bids for Centerbrook Golf Course Buildings (Project No. 1985 -23, Phase II, Contract 1986 -K) *d. Accepting Work Performed under West Fire Station HVAC Improvement Project No. 1985 -25 *e. Accepting Work Performed under Grandview Park Lightning Protection System Improvement Project No. 1986 -11 *f. Providing for Hearing on Proposed Assessments for Diseased Shade Tree Removal Costs CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -2- June 23, 1986 *g. Authorizing xecution of an Agreement between g g Metropolitan Clinic of Counseling, Inc. and the City of Brooklyn Center for an Employee Assistance Program *h. Amending the 1986 General Fund Budget to Provide for the Purchase of a New Automatic Surveyor's Level 10. Planning Commission Items: (8:00 p.m.) a. Planning Commission Application No. 86018 submitted by Richard Whitley requesting preliminary plat approval to subdivide into two lots the parcel of land at 5327 Bryant Avenue North. This item was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission at its May 8, 1986 meeting and tabled by the City Council . at its May 19, 1986 meeting. 1. Final Plat - Whitley Addition b. Planning Commission Application No. 86023 submitted by Brooklyn Center Baptist Church requesting site and building plan and special use permit approval to construct at fellowship hall /gymnasium addition at the Brooklyn Center Baptist Church at 5840 Humboldt Avenue North. This item was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission at its May 22, 1986 meeting. C. Planning Commission Application No. 86017 submitted by Twin City Federal requesting site and building plan approval to build a four lane drive -up facility with canopy at the savings and loan at 2950 County Road 10. This item em was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission at its May 22, 1986 meeting. d. Planning Commission Application No. 86021 submitted by Twin City Federal requesting preliminary R.L.S. approval to resubdivide the Twin City Federal property and the St. Paul Book and Stationery property in such a way as to transfer a small wedge of land to Twin City Federal from St. Paul Book. This item was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission at its May 22, 1986 meeting. e. Planning Commission Application No. 86022 submitted by Twin City Federal requesting a variance from Section 35 -700 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow a greenstrip area less than 15' in width as measured from the property line. This item was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission at its May 22, 1986 meeting. 11. Discussion Item: a. Withdrawal from Suburban Rate Authority CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -3 June 23, 1986 b. Appropriation of Funds for Development of ULTIMAPS System by LOGIS -LOGIS representatives will be prepared to present an audio- visual report regarding the ULTIMAP System. 12. Approval of an On -Sale Nonintoxicating Liquor License for Pizza Hut *13. Licenses 14. Adjournment There was a lengthy discussion on the possibilities of the City's liability in these cases. Councilmember Hawes stated that he agrees with the City Manager and does not feel the City should take these chances. Councilmember Lhotka stated that he is not prepared to take the liability. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to continue to require proof of $500,000 liquor liability coverage, with the City named as an additional insured. The motion passed with Councilmember Theis opposed. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the application from Budweiser Merchants for a temporary on -sale nonintoxicating liquor license contingent upon them meeting the requirements for insurance. The motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR GREEN MILL INN There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to approve a Class C liquor license for Green Mill Inn contingent upon the new corporation filing certified copies of the sale with the Police Department. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED) The City Manager presented a Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for Centerbrook Golf Course Buildings (Project No. 1985 -23, Phase II, Contract 1986 -K). The Director of Public Works briefly reviewed the drawings and floor plans for the proposed golf course buildings. Councilmember Scott asked the size of the clubhouse. The Director of Public Works stated that it would be 58' 8 square. Councilmember Hawes asked if the clubhouse has been designed in a way so that it can be added to if space were needed. The Director of Public Works stated that it had not been designed with that thought in mind but that an addition would most likely be possible. Councilmember Theis asked if the deck were covered by the roof lines. The Director of Public Works responded affirmatively. RESOLUTION NO. 86 -93 Member Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE BUILDINGS (PROJECT NO. 1985 -23, PHASE II, CONTRACT 1986 -K) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented a Resolution Amending the 1986 General Fund Budget. He explained this item would allow for the purchase of a television set for the communications van. RESOLUTION N0. 86 -94 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1986 GENERAL FUND BUDGET 5 -19 -86 -13- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed with Councilmember Lhotka opposed. The City Manager briefly reviewed the memorandum submitted by the Director of Recreation asking for authorization to submit a grant application to the Metro Council, Regional Arts Council. He stated that the proposed grant is for $1,987 and would be used to supplement the 1987 Entertainment in the Park. There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Theis to authorize the staff to submit a grant application to the Metro Council, Regional Arts Council. The motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 10:45 p.m. City Clerk Mayor 5 -19 -86 -14- } MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION MAY 19, 1986 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Dean Nyquist at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Dean Nyquist, Councilmembers Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, Finance Director Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning & Inspection Ron Warren, Director of Recreation Arnie Mavis, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, HRA Coordinator Brad Hoffman, Personnel Coordinator Geralyn Barone, and Administrative Aid Patti Page. INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Pastor Cilke of Brookdale Assembly of God. OPEN FORUM Mayor Nyquist noted the Council had not received any requests to use the Open Forum session this evening. He inquired if there was anyone present in the audience who wished to address the Council. There being none, he continued with the regular agenda items. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Nyquist noted that staff had requested item 9 be removed from the Consent Agenda. He inquired if any Council members requested any items removed from the Consent Agenda, and no requests were made. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MAY 5 1986 - REGULAR SESSION There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to approve the minutes of the May 5, 1986 City Council meeting. The motion passed unanimously. PERFORMANCE BOND REDUCTION - 7100 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to reduce the performance bond from $40,000 to $15,000 for 7100 Brooklyn Boulevard. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 86 -80 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE APPROPRIATION FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1985 -28, CONTRACT 1986 -E (WATER TOWER NO. 3 RECONDITIONING) 5 -19 -86 _1_ ' P The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 86 -81 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED UNDER CONTRACT 1986 -A (RECONDITIONING OF WELLS NO. 5 AND 7, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1986 -03) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously. LICENSES There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to approve the following list of licenses: AMUSEMENT DEVICE - OPERATOR Snyder Brothers Brookdale Center AMUSEMENT DEVICE - VENDOR Carousel International Corporation P.O. Box 307 FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE Donut Delight 6838 Humboldt Ave. N. Tombstone Pizza Corp. 6870 Shingle Creek Pkwy. ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE B. C. American Legion Post 630 8333 Idaho Ave. N. Cub Scout Pack #632 1701 Woodbine Lane MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LICENSE Able Mechanical Services 6717 83rd Place North Alair Heating & Air Cond. 9000 Annapolis Lane Atkins Mechanical, Inc. 6550 West River Road Care Air Cond. & Heating, Inc. 1211 Old Highway 8 Horwitz Mechanical, Inc. 5000 North Cty. Road 18 Modern Heating & Air Cond., Inc. 2318 First Street NE Noel's Heating & Air Cond., Inc. 6900 75th Ave. N. Northeast Sheet Metal, Inc. 4347 Central Avenue NE Owens Service Corporation 930 East 80th Street Pierce Refrigeration 1920 2nd Avenue South Sheridan Sheet Metal Co. 4108 Quebec Ave. N. Fred Vogt & Co. 3260 Gorham Avenue MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP LICENSE North Star Dodge Center, Inc. 6800 Brooklyn Blvd. RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE Initial: Silverhawk Corp. NV 4207 Lakeside Ave. N. #228 Patrick R. Shannon 4207 Lakeside Ave. N. #334 5 -19 -86 _2_ i Thunderhawk Corp. NV 4207 Lakeside Ave. N. #238 Richard J. Lindquist 3715 69th Ave. N. Renewal: Brookdale Towers Program Brookdale Towers Brutger Companies, Inc. Brookwood Estates Brutger Companies, Inc. Brookwood Manor Earle Brown Farm Apts. Earle Brown Farm Apts. Patrick J. Gaughan Victoria Townhouses Thomas W. Leverenz 5600 Aldrich Ave. N. Dale & Rose Ketelboeter 4207 Lakeside Ave. N. #338 JRJ Properties 6825, 27 Noble Ave. N. Richard E. Moehrle 5817 Shores Drive Gregg G. Link 5106 Winchester Lane Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ready, Jr. 1019 73rd Avenue North SIGN HANGERS LICENSE Attracta Signs, Inc. 6417 Penn Avenue South The motion passed unanimously. PRESENTATION - 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE REPORT Mayor Nyquist recognized Mr. Phil Cohen, Chairman of the 75th Anniversary Celebration Committee, who briefly reviewed the committee's activities. He stated that members of the committee are here this evening to ask the Council to adopt the revised budget. He added that Mr. Mike Nelson, Budget Chairman, is also present this evening to explain the budget in greater detail. Mr. Nelson stated that so far the committee is doing better than what was budgeted. He stated that the committee would like to add the All - America City expenses to their budget (approximately $10,000) and added that the committee was not requesting any additional funds from the City. Mayor Nyquist asked if it was realistic to think the committee would be able to raise an additional $10,000 through the one fund raising event. Mr. Nelson stated that fund raising is always risky but the committee is very optimistic. Councilmember Scott asked when the button sales would begin. Mr. Nelson stated that they anticipated button sales to begin in one and a half weeks. He noted that the other memorabilia would start in about a month. Mr. Nelson then introduced Mr. Tom Slupske, Earle Brown Day's Chairman, who was present this evening to answer any questions on publicity that the Council may have. Mr. Slupske stated that next week approximately 30,000 flyers would be distributed through the four school districts in Brooklyn Center. He stated that radio and TV stations are being contacted regarding news releases. He added that the circus has provided posters for the committee to distribute throughout the City. He noted that the committee has made arrangements for locations for about half of the posters and that the committee has made arrangements for several locations for ticket sales. Councilmember Theis asked if private schools will be receiving the flyers. Mr. Slupske stated that they had not made arrangements for the private schools but that he would check into it. Mr. Slupske then briefly reviewed all of the planned activities for the 75th Anniversary Celebration y ion and Earle Brown Days. He stated ted that the 5 -19 -86 _3_ ambassadors have been soliciting contributions for all three events and that so far the ambassadors had raised $11,000 cash and $23,000 in retail services. There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Scott to receive and file the revised budget schedule from the 75th Anniversary Celebration Committee. The motion passed unanimously. PROCLAMATION Mayor Nyquist recognized Lonni McCauley from the Chamber of Commerce who stated she would like to read the proclamation out loud for the Council. Councilmember Hawes introduced the following proclamation and moved its adoption: DECLARING MAY 18 -24, 1986 AS MINNESOTA SMALL BUSINESS WEEK The motion for the adoption of the foregoing proclamation was duly seconded by Councilmember Lhotka, and the motion passed unanimously. Ms. McCauley then presented a Certificate of Commendation from the League of Minnesota Cities to Mayor Nyquist for his distinguished municipal service. RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED) The City Manager presented a Resolution Approving Agreement and Authorizing Execution. He stated that basically this agreement states that the City approves of this project as a public improvement and that the HRA agrees to pay for the project. RESOLUTION NO. 86 -82 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Rich Theis, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented a Resolution Accepting Bid and Approving Contract for Earle Brown Farm Tax Increment District Phase I Streetscape Improvement (Project No. 1986 -09, Contract 1986 -H). He stated that this resolution approves the improvements around the Target store so that the area is completed at one time. The Director of Public Works stated that this resolution approves the corner nodes and that the following resolution approves the sidewalk along Summit Drive. Councilmember Theis asked why there had been an increase of $14,000. I The Director of Public Works stated that staff has little or no experience in this type of construction and that a low estimate had been made. He added that City staff did contact our consultant but that a low estimate was still made. Councilmember Lhotka asked if the costs would be from the tax increment district. The Director of Public Works responded affirmativel P y Councilmember Hawes asked what Phase I includes. The Director of Public Works stated that Phase I includes six nodes and went on to explain where these nodes would be located. 5 -19 -86 _4_ RESOLUTION 110. 86 -83 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND APPROVING CONTRACT FOR EARLE BROWN FARM TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT PHASE I STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT (PROJECT NO. 1986 -09, CONTRACT 1986 -H) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Rich Theis, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented a Resolution Accepting Proposal and Awarding Contract for Construction of Sidewalk on South Side of Summit Drive from Shingle Creek Parkway to Approximately 1,000 Feet Easterly of Shingle Creek Parkway (Project No. 1986 -14, Contract 1986 -L). Councilmember Scott asked if the same contractor that is doing Target would also handle this project. The Director of Public Works responded affirmatively and stated it would be difficult to bring in another contractor in the middle of a project. Councilmember Scott asked if a contract would be coming back before the Council. The Director of Public Works stated that the project is under $5,000 which requires only the City Manager's approval. RESOLUTION NO. 86 -84 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSAL AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK ON SOUTH SIDE OF SUMMIT DRIVE FROM SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY TO APPROXIMATELY 1,000 FEET EASTERLY OF SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY (PROJECT NO. 1986 -14, CONTRACT 1986 -L) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented a Resolution Approving Agreement with Westwood Planning and Engineering Company to Provide Final Design Services Relating to Earle Brown Farm Tax Increment District Phase II Streetscape Improvement (Project No. 1986 -15). Councilmember Lhotka asked how many additional nodes would be installed. The Director of Public Works stated that there would be 24 nodes but that the major item is street lighting. Councilmember Theis asked what decisions need to be made about the street lighting. The Director of Public Works stated that the design and level of lighting must be decided. He explained that staff feels it is not necessary to install "code" lighting which would cut the number of standards in half. He stated that a style for the fixtures must be selected and an electrical engineer must plan the lighting. Councilmember Theis asked if staff anticipates cutting the cost of this project in half. The Director of Public Works stated that the cost would not be cut in half but by approximately one - third. Councilmember Theis asked if the City would be open for more liability cases if the street lighting was decreased. The Director of Public Works responded negatively. Councilmember Lhotka asked when the project would occur. The Director of Public Works stated that the project should take place in late summer or early fall, and that most of the project would be complete by the end of fall. 5 -19 -86 -5- RESOLUTION NO. 86 -85 Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH WESTWOOD PLANNING AND ENGINEERING COMPANY TO PROVIDE FINAL DESIGN SERVICES RELATING TO EARLE BROWN FARM TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT PHASE II STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT (PROJECT NO. 1986 -15) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Gene Lhotka, and the motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING ON MODIFICATION OF REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN The City Manager explained that there would be no additional costs added to the plan only an additional property acquisition. The HRA Coordinator stated that currently there is $143,000 left in the property acquisition section of the budget. He noted that this should be plenty of money to cover this acquisition. Councilmember Lhotka asked who the property would be acquired from. The HRA Coordinator stated there are a number of parties including Deil Gustafson, Tropicana Holding Company, and MN /DOT. He stated that the title must be cleared so that the City can use this area for access onto the Farm. Councilmember Lhotka asked what the cost of acquisition is. The HRA Coordinator stated that there is no firm estimate for the acquisition. There was a brief discussion regarding the acquisition of the property and the modification to the tax increment plan. Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on Modification of Redevelopment Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan, and inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak at the public hearing. No one requested to speak, and he entertained a motion to close the public hearing. There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Theis to close the public hearing on Modification of Redevelopment Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 86 -86 Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING MODIFICATION TO REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS The Director of Planning & Inspection stated that there is no representative present this evening on Application No. 86018 and asked that the application be held over until later in the meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 86019 SUBMITTED BY E AND H PROPERTIES 5 -19 -86 -6- I REQUESTING SITE AND BUILDING PLAN AND SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT A THREE STORY BUILDING ON THE VACANT LAND BETWEEN THE BROOKDALE MOTEL AND THE ATKINS MECHANICAL OFFICE BUILDING ON THE EAST SIDE OF WEST RIVER ROAD SOUTH OF 66TH AVENUE NORTH The City Manager noted this item was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission at its May 8, 1986 meeting. The Director of Planning & Inspection stated that he would like to review Application No. 86019 and Application No. 86020 which is a request for preliminary plat approval to resubdivide into two lots the land at the southeast quadrant of West River Road and 66th Avenue North, south to the Brookdale Motel. He stated that both these items were submitted by E and H Properties and noted he would like to begin with Application No. 86020. He then referred the Mayor and City Council to pages two through six of the May 8, 1986 Planning Commission minutes and the attached informational sheet with those minutes regarding this application. He proceeded to review the application and a transparency noting that lot 1 would be approximately .44 acres and that lot 2 would be 1.476 acres. He stated he would like to go on and review Application No. 86019. He noted the applicant wishes to construct a three story office building and that this is a permitted use in a C2 zone and would require a special use permit for the R5 zone. He added that it is not necessary for the applicant to rezone at this time but that he may wish to do so at a later date. He explained that the plan shows 86 parking spaces which would allow for approximately 4,000 sq. ft. of medical use space. He proceeded to review the landscape plan and noted that the grading, drainage and utility plan must be modified. The Director of Planning & Inspection stated that the Planning Commission did recommend approval of Application Nos. 86019 and 86020 at its May 8, 1986 meeting. He stated that there is a public hearing scheduled this evening for both applications and that there is a representative of the applicant present. Councilmember Lhotka stated that he thought the northeast portion of the land would be a good ponding area, and stated that he is not in favor of the Willow Lane depression for storm area. The Director of Public Works stated that Engineering is not sure of the need for a ponding area and would like to gather further information. Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on Planning Commission Application Nos. 86019 and 86020 submitted by E and H Properties. Mayor Nyquist inquired if there was anyone present in the audience who wished to speak at the public hearing. No one requested to speak and he entertained a motion to close the public hearing. There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to close the public hearing on Planning Commission Application Nos. 86019 and 86020 submitted by E and H Properties. The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve Planning Commission Application No. 86019 submitted by E and H Properties requesting special use permit approval to construct a three story office building on the vacant land between the Brookdale Motel and the Atkins Mechanical office building on the east side of West River Road, south of 66th Avenue North, subject to the following conditions: 5 -19 -86 _7_ I 1. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits. 2. Grading, drainage, utility and berming plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer, prior to the issuance of permits. 3. A site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted prior to the issuance of permits to assure completion of all approved site improvements. 4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. 5. The building is to be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system to meet NFPA standards and shall be connected to a central monitoring device in accordance with Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances. 6. An underground irrigation system shall be installed in all landscaped areas to facilitate site maintenance. 7. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances. 8. B612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all parking and driving areas with the exception of the northeast corner of the lot and the access drive where permanent curb may be deferred for up to five years. The performance guarantee shall not be released until completion of all permanent improvements. 9. The applicant shall submit an as -built survey of the property prior to the release of the performance guarantee. 10. The applicant shall provide drainage calculations for the site to the City Engineer for evaluation of possible on -site storage of runoff, prior to issuance of permits. 11. The replat of this site combining the land into a single parcel shall receive final approval and be filed at the County prior to the issuance of permits. 12. Site lighting shall provide adequate illumination of the parking lot, but light intensity shall not exceed 3 foot candles along the south property line in accordance with Section 35 -712 of the Zoning Ordinance. 13. The special use standards are deemed to be met in this case, in consideration of the following: 5 -19 -86 -8- r' a the ro os p p ed office use is an appropriate buffer between Highway 252 and the single- family residences along the Mississippi River. b) the proposed office use is consistent and compatible with all adjacent land uses. c) traffic generated by the proposed office use can be accommodated by the abutting nonresidential streets and on the subject site and should not overburden public streets and signals in the area. 14. No access to the site shall be allowed from Willow Lane. Access onto 66th Avenue North shall line up with the median opening indicated on the MN /DOT plans for road construction of the Highway 252 project. 15. The special use permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations. 16. The plans shall be modified to indicate a 4' high fence along Willow Lane and a 6' high fence adjacent to the R5 development to the south to meet parking lot screening requirements of t g q he Zonin g Ordinance prior to the issuance of permits. The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Theis to approve Planning Commission Application No. 86020 submitted by E and H Properties requesting preliminary plat approval to resubdivide into two lots the land at the southeast quadrant of West River Road and 66th Avenue North, south to the Brookdale Motel, subject to the following conditions: 1. The final plat is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances. 3. Setback lines indicated on the preliminary plat are nonbinding and are subject to ordinance interpretation by the City Council. 4. The applicant shall enter into a subdivision agreement with the Cit relating o utility tility hookups and abandonments and other items deemed appropriate by the City Engineer rior to final plat approval. rov P PP al. 5. The plat shall be revised prior to final plat approval to provide street right -of -way dedication of a triangular area of land at the northwest corner of the proposed lot 1. The motion passed unanimously. RECESS The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 8:48 p.m. and reconvened at 9:06 p.m. 5 -19 -86 _9_ i DISCUSSION ITEMS CONSIDERATION OF PLANS SPECIFICATIONS AND AGREEMENTS RELATING TO PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF T.H. 252 The Director of Public Works proceeded to review a transparency of the entire project and the route within Brooklyn Center. He briefly reviewed the memorandum and agreements relating to the proposed construction of T.H. 252. Councilmember Lhotka asked if item 9 in the original resolution (Resolution No. 83 -53) has been addressed. The Director of Public Works stated that MN /DOT will construct a storm drainage system to serve the highway and will extend leads towards West River Road. He explained it will be up to the City to connect and extend these leads to the east side of the street and to the catch basins. Councilmember Lhotka asked what the cost of this project would be. The Director of Public Works stated that staff has not attempted to put a cost on it at this time. However, he added, the cost should be less than $50,000 to connect and extend the leads. He noted the benefit will extend less than one half block. Councilmember Lhotka asked if the high water table problem would be solved by what MN /DOT proposes. The Director of Public Works stated that the ground water problem will be slightly better but different not worse. Councilmember Theis asked what it would take to solve the problem entirely in the neighborhood. The Director of Public Works stated it would take extensive use of perforated pipe throughout the neighborhood. He added that because of the heavy soils in this area, water moves very slowly beneath ground. The Director of Public Works briefly reviewed agreement No. 63405. Councilmember Scott asked why the City has to pay to disconnect the utilities on homes which MN /DOT acquired for T.H. 252. The Director of Public Works stated that this is an established policy of MN /DOT. Councilmember Scott stated that she does not agree with this policy. The Director of Public Works stated that the approximate total project cost is $95,000 and that this amount will be charged to the Regular MSA Fund, Local MSA Fund, and Public Utility Fund. He added that the City must pay its portion of the costs upfront, and if the project costs less it will be reimbursed. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the future turnback of West River Road to the City. The Director of Public Works stated that there has been no time line set for this, but that it would be in MN /DOT's best interest to do it as soon as possible to avoid maintenance costs. He added that MN /DOT would be responsible for snowplowing, street sweeping, drainage facilities, and minimal asphalt work. The Director of Public Works stated that it is obvious the agreements do not address all the concerns that the Council expressed. However, staff feels they have reached the best agreements possible with MN /DOT, considering the established projects and laws. Councilmember Theis asked if the new agreement will be thoroughly checked to be certain they include all of the changes made by staff. The Director of Public Works stated that the agreements have been thoroughly reviewed and all of his changes are included. Councilmember Lhotka stated he would like to ask Mr. Ellis some questions 5 -19 -86 -10- regarding the turnback of West River Road. Mr. Ellis stated that MN /DOT has requested funds for early 1988 to handle the proposed reconstruction project. He added that there is a meeting scheduled which may give him some indications as to when the money would be approved. Councilmember Theis asked Mr. Ellis to explain the need for the money upfront when MN /DOT does not intend to pay interest on the funds. Mr. Ellis stated that he did not have a good answer for this and noted that it is an established MN /DOT policy. He added that he was not sure if a state statute covered this or not. RESOLUTION NO. 86 -87 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TRUNK HIGHWAY 252 IN BROOKLYN CENTER, STATE PROJECT 2748 -35 (252 =110) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Theis asked why agreement No. 63390 refers to construction in Brooklyn Park. The Director of Public Works stated that this agreement was written by the Traffic Signals Department and that they write their resolutions to cover all entities involved and then have these agreements signed by all entities. Councilmember Theis stated that he feels it is inappropriate to pass a resolution which deals with Brooklyn Park. RESOLUTION NO. 86 -88 Member Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING INTERSECTION CONTROL SIGNAL AGREEMENT NO. 63390 BETWEEN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed. Councilmember Lhotka opposed. Councilmember Theis abstained from the vote. RESOLUTION NO. 86 -89 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING COOPERATIVE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT NO. 63405 BETWEEN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed. Councilmember Lhotka opposed. The Director of Public Works stated that the next two resolutions established local improvement projects and identified funding sources relative to the improvement on T.H. 252. RESOLUTION NO. 86 -90 Member Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING BROOKLYN CENTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1986 -16 5 -19 -86 -11- s (INTERSECTION CONTROL SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT ON T.H. 252) AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 86 -91 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING BROOKLYN CENTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1986 -17 (ROADWAY, DRAINAGE AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS ON T.H. 252) AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Gene Lhotka, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 86 -92 Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON 66TH AVENUE NORTH, ON 70TH AVENUE NORTH AND ON 73RD AVENUE NORTH BETWEEN T.H. 252 AND CAMDEN AVENUE NORTH The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Rich Theis, and the motion passed unanimously. ISSUANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR TEMPORARY ON -SALE NONINTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSES The City Manager proceeded to review the memorandum prepared by the Director of Finance regarding insurance requirements for temporary on -sale nonintoxicatin g liquor licenses. He noted that the Director of Finance has offered four alternatives, and would like the Council to take action on this item. The Director of Finance stated that it is not the issuance of the license so much as the fact that the event would occur on City property which worries him. The City Attorney stated that the City's General Liability Policy would not cover cases where a licensee causes injury to someone while on City property. He noted that even if the City was found to have no liability, there would be defense costs which would have to be paid. Councilmember Lhotka asked what the City has done in the past. The Director of Finance stated that in the past, the Fire Department has handled the large tournaments and that City staff has required $500,000 coverage from the Fire Department. He stated that in the past rates were reasonable. However, this year the insurance market has deteriorated to a point where no agent in the State of Minnesota has been able to secure liquor liability insurance from a commercial insurance carrier for special ial events. He explained that because se of the insurance crisis the State of Minnesota will insure liquor liability for special events under certain conditions. One of these conditions is that they will issue insurance only to the licensee and will not include additional insurers. The City Manager stated that neither he nor the Director of Finance can recommend exposing the City to such liability risks. The Director of Finance stated that even if a group could afford the premium required for state coverage, our ordinance mandates that the City be named as an additional insured and the State will not do that. 5 -19 -86 -12- There was a lengthy discussion on the possibilities of the City's liability in these cases. Councilmember Hawes stated that he agrees with the City Manager and does not feel the City should take these chances. Councilmember Lhotka stated that he is not prepared to take the liability. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to continue to require proof of $500,000 liquor liability coverage, with the City named as an. additional insured. "i� j'17C`�t0_I Cvc; A tL.i4 \�'1 ��_ ��,�v��, There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the application from Budweiser Merchants for a temporary on -sale nonintoxicating liquor license contingent upon them meeting the requirements for insurance. The motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF CLASS - C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR GREEN MILL INN There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to approve a Class C liquor license for Green Mill Inn contingent upon the new corporation filing certified copies of the sale with the Police Department. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED) The City Manager presented a Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for Centerbrook Golf Course Buildings (Project No. 1985 -23, Phase II, Contract 1986 -K). The Director of Public Works briefly reviewed the drawings and floor plans for the proposed golf course buildings. Councilmember Scott asked the size of the clubhouse. The Director of Public Works stated that it would be 58' 8" square. Councilmember Hawes asked if the clubhouse has been designed in a way so that it can be added to if space were needed. The Director of Public Works stated that it had not been designed with that thought g in mind but that an addition would most likely be possible. Councilmember Theis asked if the deck were covered by the roof lines. The Director of Public Works responded affirmatively. RESOLUTION NO. 86 -93 Member Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution n and moved ed its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE BUILDINGS (PROJECT NO. 1985 -23, PHASE II, CONTRACT 1986 -K) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented a Resolution Amending the 1986 General Fund Budget. He explained this item would allow for the purchase of a television set for the communications van. RESOLUTION NO. 86 -94 Member Celia Scott introduced the following esolution and nd moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1986 GENERAL FUND BUDGET 5 -19 -86 -13- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed with Councilmember Lhotka opposed. The City Manager briefly reviewed the memorandum submitted by the Director of Recreation asking for authorization to submit a grant application to the Metro Council, Regional Arts Council. He stated that the proposed grant is for $1,987 and would be used to supplement the 1987 Entertainment in the Park. There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Theis to authorize the staff to submit a grant application to the Metro Council, Regional Arts Council. The motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 10:45 p.m. City Clerk Mayor 5 -19 -86 -14- i MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA Board of Equalization June 2, 1986 City Hall CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met as the Board of Equalization and was called to order by.Mayor Dean Nyquist at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Dean Nyquist, Councilmembers Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, and Bill Hawes. Mayor Nyquist noted that Councilmember Theis was unable to attend this evening's meeting. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, City Assessor Peter Koole, Property Appraiser Joe DaBruzzi, and Administrative Aid Patti Page. INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Father O'Connor from St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. PURPOSE OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION The City Manager reviewed the purpose of the Board of Equalization meeting and pointed out that the City Council was serving as the Board of Equalization to conduct a review of assessed valuation within the City, and to allow time for public inquiry regarding local assessments after the City Assessor makes his report. The City Manager introduced Peter Koole, City Assessor, who explained that the values discussed this evening will serve as the basis for 1987 taxes. He added that the Board of Equalization reviews the City Assessor's work and he explained that the City appraisers are fully certified by the State of Minnesota. He explained that the Assessor's responsibility is to treat the value of similar properties in similar ways with regard to valuations. He also noted that the City Assessor's office has asked that people call his office prior to the Board of Equalization meeting to make an appointment with the staff to discuss their particular request, and also, if necessary, to register for an appearance at the Board of Equalization. He noted that no one had pre- registered for this evening's meeting. PROCEDURAL REVIEW OF PROPERTY TAXATION The City Assessor noted that in the past there has been a channel of appeals which began with the local Board, then onto the County Board, the State Board, and finally to the Tax Court if carried that far. He explained that recent changes in legislation have changed this channel of appeal and that now appellants have the option to appear before the local Board or go straight to the Tax Court. THE CITY ASSESSOR'S REPORT The City Assessor next reviewed the sales ratio studies. He explained that the sales ratio study was a substantive part of what is done by the Assessing 6 -2 -86 _1_ Department. He briefly reviewed the 1986 sales ratio study. He stated that the average sale price of a home in Brooklyn Center is $69,390 and the average market value is $64,241. He also explained the Assessing Department analyzes the sales by style, location, price, age, and neighborhood. He reviewed the valuations of several homes located in different parts of the City, including homes located on a lake or river, in proximity to a highway or freeway, commercial and multiple family units, and homes located near parkland. The City Assessor reviewed inspections by the appraisers. " He commented that State Law requires one - fourth of the properties in the City be revalued and inspected each year. He showed the Council on a map of the City which areas had been revalued and inspected in 1985 for the 1986 assessment. He noted, in addition to the regular inspections made each year, the Assessing Department must also inspect the work on each building permit. Councilmember Hawes asked if the Assessing Department would be setting up a separate category for the homes around the new golf course. The City Assessor stated that his department would be watching this area to see if a pattern develops and eventually a new category may be included. Mayor Nyquist asked if all the petitions taken to Tax Court were from commercial owners. The City Assessor stated that all the petitions were from commercial, industrial, and apartment owners. He noted that there were no petitions from residential home owners. PUBLIC INQUIRY REGARDING LOCAL ASSESSMENTS The City Manager explained that there had been no pre- registrations for this evening's meeting but that a request had just been made by Mr. Scott Regan and Mr. Robert Regan representing Osseo /Brooklyn Bus Garage at 4435 68th Avenue North. Mayor Nyquist recognized Mr. Scott Regan and Mr. Robert Regan, owners of the Osseo /Brooklyn Bus Garage, located at 4435 68th Avenue North. Mr. Robert Regan stated that they had chosen to appear before the local Board this evening in hopes that they could avoid attending Tax Court. Mr. Regan stated that last year the City came to a determination that he owned more property than what he was being assessed for. Mr. Regan showed the Council a land survey which he had completed, stating that he owned 203,627 sq. ft. He noted that the City claims he owns 210,000 sq. ft. Mr. Regan added that in 1985 the County had come out and looked at his property but to the best of his knowledge they did not do an actual survey. The City Assessor stated that in 1985 the County Board discovered the discrepancy. He added that he could not respond to what the County had done in the past but asked that Mr. Regan submit all the evidence submitted this evening for the City Engineering Department to review. The City Assessor stated that based on the approvals that Mr. Regan has already obtained for his business, he does have excess property. He added that this excess property should be separated from the developed land. He added that he would like to thoroughly investigate the square footage discrepancy and suggested that the Council make a motion to reclassify the property into commercial and vacant property, thus, reducing the market valuation to $739,300. He added that if this was not an 6 -2 -86 -2- agreeable compromise with Mr. Regan the meeting would have to be continued to the June 16, 1986 meeting to allow time for further investigation. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to accept the City Assessor's recommendation to reduce the 1986 estimated market value on the property located at 4435 68th Avenue North from $796,000 to $739,300. The motion passed. RECESS The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 7:52 p.m. and reconvened at 7:55 p.m. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to approve the tax roll as amended. The motion passed. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott to adjourn the Board of Equalization meeting. The motion passed. The Board of Equalization adjourned at 7:59 p.m. City Clerk Mayor 6 -2 -86 -3- MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA SPECIAL SESSION JUNE 2, 1986 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in special session at 7:52 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Dean Nyquist, Councilmembers Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, and Bill Hawes. Mayor Nyquist noted that Councilmember Theis was unable to attend this evening's meeting. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, City Assessor Peter Koole, Property Appraiser Joe DaBruzzi, and Administrative Aid Patti Page. GAMBLING EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to not object to the gambling exemption applications filed for the corporate Church of St. Alphonsus and St. Alphonsus school. The motion passed. TEMPORARY ON -SALE NONINTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE The City Manager stated that the City had received applications from the Brooklyn Center Fire Department and the Brooklyn Center Jaycees to operate temporary on -sale nonintoxicating liquor licenses at the upcoming softball tournaments. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to approve the temporary on -sale nonintoxicating liquor license for the Brooklyn Center Fire Department and the Brooklyn Center Jaycees subject to receipt of all required insurance certificates and fees. The motion passed. MEETING CANCELLATION The City Manager stated that after some discussion staff would like to suggest that the June 16, 1986 City Council meeting be cancelled. There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to cancel the June 16, 1986 City Council meeting. The motion passed. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 7:55 p.m. City Clerk Mayor 6 -2 -86 _1_ t t 1 i M E T R O P O L I T A N C O U N C I L Suite 300 Metro Square Building, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 DATE: June 17, 1986 TO: North Mississippi Regional Park Study Team FROM: Grant Scholen SUBJECT: Revised Draft of North Mississippi Regional Park Study /Master Plan The enclosed copy of the revised plan (dated June 12, 1986) is for your review. It has been amended to exclude the area west of Lyndale Avenue North from the proposed park boundary. The major changes /additions can be observed on pages 12 -15, which includes documentation of the Metropolitan Council action and the related change in the proposed residential acquisitions and park boundary. Pages 14 -15 include justification for the 87 -acre regional park, which is less than the suggested 100 -acre minimum in the Recreation Open Space Development Guide /Policy Plan. Also note the map on page 44 and the CIP on page 49. The only changes in this draft relate to the west of Lyndale exclusion, so the document should be representative of the document approved by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board on June 4, 1986, and by the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District Board on June 5 1986. The Anoka County Board will consider the plan . I ea 0- �., / ✓. Please contact me to let me know if you have any concerns with the revised plan. I will get in touch with you individually after the entire study team approves this draft. SA3876 s DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY — NORTH MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL PARK STUDY /MASTER PLAN JUNE 12, 1986 COMPILED BY A STUDY TEAM WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES: ANOKA COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MINNEAPOLIS PARK AND RECREATION BOARD SUBURBAN HENNEPIN REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT s TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Maps Page INTRODUCTION Regional Recreation Open Space System . . . 1 Mandate to Establish a New Regional Park. . 1 The Planning Process. 2 Existing Development and Major Issues 3 Existing Development/ Issues . . . 4 Relationship to Other Planning Documents. . 5 Feasibility, Advisory Group /General Public Concerns, Major Issues Recommendations . . 9 STUDY AREA /RESOURCES Study Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 REGIONAL ANALYSIS Population. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Regional Context 20 Nearby Recreation Facilities. . . . . . . . 22 Recreation Activity Demand. . . . . . . 23 Public Accessibility. . . . . . . . . . 24 Conclusions . . . . . . . . . . 26 PARR BOUNDARY Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Ownership. . . . . . 31 Proposed Boundary . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Acquisition Priorities /Phasing. . . . . . . 33 Interim Stewardship . . . . . . . . . . 35 DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT Introduction. . . . . . . . . . 36 Existing Development. . . . . . . 36 Recreation Management Objectives. . . . . 37 Proposed Development. . . . . . . . . 38 Proposed Develop - ment . . . . . . . . 44 OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND PUBLIC AWARENESS Public Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Operations and Maintenance. . . . . . . 45 Public Awareness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Introduction. . . . . . . . . 47 Capital Improvement Program . . . . . . . 49 Funding nd Implementation . g P 50 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) Page M_ aps Page APPENDICES A. Study Schedule. 53 B. Regional Park /Trail Definitions . 54 C. Minnesota Department of Transportation Correspondence . . . . 56 D. Residents /Owners Notification 58 i INTRODUCTION DRAFT REGIONAL RECREATION OPEN SPACE SYSTEM The 1974 Metropolitan Parks Act (Minn. Stat., Ch. 473.147, 1978) established a regional recreation open space system comprised of regional parks, park reserves and trail corridors. The current 45,000 -acre regional system includes 28 parks, 10 park reserves and 4 trail corridors open to the public. Once completed, the 60 -unit regional system will include 38 parks, 14 park reserves and 6 trail corridors and will meet the Metropolitan Area's need for regional recreation open space to the year 2000. The Metropolitan Parks Act created a partnership between the Council, advised by the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission, and a group of regional park implementing agencies including counties, special park districts and cities. The partnership works as follows: The Council prepares a regional park system plan and obtains funding from the state. The implementing agencies prepare master plans for each regional park under their jurisdiction. Follow- ing master plan approval by the Council, the implementing agencies request Council grant funds to acquire and develop regional parks. Funds are granted under contracts for specific acquisition or development projects in accordance with the approved master plan. The agencies own and operate the parks using local funds. MANDATE TO ESTABLISH A NEW REGIONAL PARK Under the provisions of Laws of Minnesota 1985, Special Session, Chap. 16, See. 5, subd. 2(b), the Metropolitan Council, ...shall, unless not feasible, promptly designate the area on the east and west banks of the Mississippi river, consisting of the lands northward from the Camden area of the city of Minneapolis to the I -694 corridor, as a regional park. The Hennepin County park reserve district (now Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District) and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board are the operating agencies, with cooperation from the affected units of government... 1 r DRAFT In subsequent legislation, Anoka County was also named as an operating agency. The law also appropriates $500,000 in state bond proceeds and mandates the Council to, ...spend for this project (i.e., land acquisition /development) all interest earned on the appropriations in this subdivision ($12,750,000) and on any other money, up to $1,500 When the law was passed in June 1985, the Metropolitan Council began a program which sets aside interest funds earned on invested regional park funds. Some- time during Fiscal Year 1987 (July 1, 1986 - July 1, 1987), $2 million will be available for acquisition and development of North Mississippi Regional Park. PLANNING PROCESS Metropolitan Council parks and open space staff initiated a study team com- prised of representatives from the implementing agencies which would be involved in the study and the establishment of the park. In addition to Council staff, the team includes representatives from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB), the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District (SHRPD), and Anoka County. The study team was formed and began to meet in September and October, 1985. They adopted a work plan and planning process which would involve two advisory groups: the Staff Liaison Group and the Citizen Advisory Group. The Staff Liaison Group includes staff from the agencies that are involved in the major issues in establishing the park. The Citizen Advisory Group is comprised of neighborhood representatives from the communities surrounding the park study area. The two advisory groups were appointed as follows: Staff Liaison Group 1 - Minneapolis Community Development Agency (MCDA) staff 1 - Minneapolis Waterworks staff 1 - City of Brooklyn Center staff 1 - Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn /DOT) staff 1 - City of Fridley staff 5 2 DRAFT Citizen Advisory Group 1 - Chair, appointed by the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission 2 - Northeast Minneapolis representatives, appointed by MPRB 2 - Camden area representatives, appointed by MPRB 2 - Minneapolis city -wide representatives, appointed by MPRB 1 - Senator Kroening appointee 2 - Brooklyn Center representatives, appointed by SHRPD 2 - SHRPD -wide representatives, appointed by SHRPD 1 - Senator Luther appointee 2 - Fridley representatives, appointed by Anoka County Board 2 - Anoka County -wide representatives, appointed by Anoka County Board 17 The study team met several times in the fall of 1985, and began meetings with the Staff Liaison Group and Citizen Advisory Group in mid- January, 1986 (see Study Schedule, Appendix A). Following the initial Citizen Advisory Group meeting on Jan. 15, all subsequent Citizen Advisory Group meetings were held as open public meetings. Public press releases were issued and all residents/ owners within the study area were notified and encouraged to become involved in the planning process. By the completion of the June 12 1986, draft plan, the Citizen Advisory Group held meetings on Jan. 15 and 29, Feb. 19, March 5 and 26, and April 16. The study team attended all Citizen Advisory Group meet- . ings. The Staff Liaison Group Y met with the stud team on Jan. 14 and March 17.. EXISTING DEVELOPMENT AND MAJOR ISSUES The study area as defined by the 1985 legislation includes the east and west banks of the Mississippi River from the Camden area of Minneapolis north to the I -694 bridge. For the purposes of this study, a study area boundary is shown on the Existing Development /Issues Map, page 4, which is bound on the west by I -94 and the east by East River Road. Existing development on the east bank includes a portion of the recently developed Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park and the Minneapolis Water Treatment Plant. On the west bank, there are essentially four areas of development: the North Mississippi Park (owned by the MPRB), the Mississippi Courts residential area (owned by Minneapolis Com- munity Development Agency), a residential area extending along Lyndale Avenue North from 51st Avenue to 57th Avenue North, and a thin strip of land owned by Mn /DOT with a small boat access operated by the City of Brooklyn Center. 3 Study Area Boundary % ■ Picnic Shelter , 1 -894 Boat Access , •••••••- Bike /Hike Trail m ANOKA COUNTY RIVERFRONT ``` REGIONAL PARK .:::;::::::: 57th Av.N. Issue 3 • «< c�—Exercise Course Residential Acquisition ►;:_ Considerations «: ;: s► Issue 1: ' Water is BROOKLYN CENTER ' ' +`'`; a M p 53rd Av.N. MINNEAPOLIS Treatment Plant D j Trail Routing Issue 2. / I Mississippi CourV i o Park Boundary 49th Av.N. % h NORTH MISSISSIPPI y PARK (MPRB) ?> Webber FRtDLEY Park (A C O.) s �- - - - - ��, N.E. MINNEAPOLIS a �r (HENNEPIN CO.) 42nd Av.N. Camden Bridge North Mississippi Regional Park EXISTING DEVELOPMENT /ISSUES N A 0 5 1 I Mile 4 DRAFT The study team determined that in order for the area being studied to function as a regional park or trail, it must at least provide a continuous trail con- nection across both bridges and along both banks of the river. Three basic issues emerged as the team began to study the possibilities of a circular trail route and other regional park recreational development: Issue No. 1. Minneapolis Water Treatment Plant Trail Routing A trail connection through the Minneapolis waterworks area should be developed in cooperation with the Minneapolis Water Department. Issue No. 2. Mississippi Courts /Park Boundary The Mississippi Courts were recently purchased by the Minneapolis Community Development Authority (MCDA), which is relocating residents (renters) and demolishing the 25 rowhouses constructed there. As the MCDA is considering developing the property, this plan must make a recommendation as to how much of the property is needed for trail and /or park development. The plan should state how much of the land is desirable for park purposes, how it should.be acquired, and state where the proposed park boundary should be set. Issue No. 3. Residential Acquisition Considerations The residential area along Lyndale Avenue North extends from 51st Avenue to 57th Avenue North. The Minneapolis /Brooklyn Center line is at 53rd Avenue North. If a regional park or trail is to be developed, a portion or all of this property would have to be acquired and developed. The plan must address how much of the land is needed and how and when the land would be acquired. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PLANNING DOCUMENTS Since the east side of the study area already includes only an approved regional park and the waterworks, the following discussion will focus primarily on the west side of the study area. 5 DRAFT Comprehensive Plans Under the Metropolitan Land Planning Act (Minnesota Statutes, Section 473.175 and 473.851 through 473.866), the Metropolitan Council reviews comprehensive plans prepared by local units of government in the Metropolitan Area. The Brooklyn Center comprehensive plan was reviewed and approved in 1981, and the City of Minneapolis comprehensive plan was reviewed and approved in 1982. The Brooklyn Center comprehensive plan identifies the zoning of land east of I -94 and south of 57th Avenue as residential (the motel on the north end of the property is a commerical establishment). The land north of 57th Avenue is referred to as "River Ridge Park," and zoned public open space (owned by Mn/DOT). The comprehensive plan identifies a land use revision between Lyndale Avenue North and the river, anticipating that this area would eventually become public open space (the area between Lyndale Avenue North and I -94 would remain residential). The plan recognizes limited public access to the Mississippi River; "River Ridge Park" is the only public access Brooklyn Center has to Mississippi River shoreline. The plan recommends "River Ridge Park" be-devel- oped with foot trails, picnic areas, and scenic view opportunities. The Minneapolis comprehensive plan identifies the North Mississippi Park area as public open space, the Mississippi Courts area as high- density residential and the area along Lyndale Avenue North as low- density residential. The plan recommends the provision of adequate facilities along the riverfront for pic- nics and other recreational opportunities. It further recommends that the Mississippi Courts area be developed for recreation if infeasible for high - density housing. The plan recognizes the mill ruins along Shingle Creek as a site with local historic significance. If the North Mississippi Regional Park Study /Master Plan results in proposed land use changes, the cities of Brooklyn Center and Minneapolis would have to submit amendments to their respective Comprehensive Plans to the Metropolitan Council for review and approval. 6 DRAFT Critical Area Plans The unique regional and state significance of the Mississippi River in the seven - county Metropolitan Area was recognized when the river and adjoining corridor were designated as a state critical area by Governor's Executive Order (130) in 1976 following the recommendations of the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB) and Metropolitan Council. In 1979, the Council extended the critical area designation indefinitely. The purpose of the designation was to coordinate planning for the area to achieve the development of the river corridor as a regional multi- purpose resource, resolve land and water use conflicts, preserve and enhance natural, aesthetic, cultural and historical values for public use and protect environmentally sensitive areas. The Execu- tive Order contains standards and guidelines to be followed by local govern- ments in preparing river corridor plans and regulations. The standards require local river corridor plans to include environmental /scenic protection, land use, potential sites for local and regional parks and the potential location of a trail linking regional parks. The Executive Order also designates four types of use districts along the river corridor. The study area for the North Mississippi River regional park is. located in two use districts. The river corridor south of 49th Avenue is designated urban diversified and the corridor to the north is designated urban developed. The urban diversified district provides for a diversity of com- mercial, industrial, residential and public uses of the lands, as well as the expansion of public access to and enjoyment of the river. The urban developed district emphasizes residential uses. Local Critical Area plans and regulations and amendments are reviewed by the Metropolitan Council and approved by EQB. Brooklyn Center has prepared a Critical Area plan which was reviewed by the Metropolitan Council and approved by EQB in 1979• The proposed Minneapolis Critical Area Plan and Regulation are under review by the Metropolitan Council. The Brooklyn Center Critical Area plan indicates that public access to the Mississippi River is quite restricted and limits public use and enjoyment of the resource. The plan recommends the development of the Minnesota Department 7 DRAFT of Transportation land south of the I -694 bridge as a park (River Ridge Park). The plan proposes a bicycle /pedestrian trail along Lyndale Avenue from the southern city boundary through the park and northward under I -694. A crossing along the I -694 bridge would connect with the trail in Fridley. The proposed Minneapolis Critical Area plan recommends a diversity of land uses including park and open space along a portion of the riverfront north of the Camden Bridge with nodes of high density and low density housing in the remain- ing areas.. The plan proposes a pedestrian/bicycle trail generally along the river edge linking with the trail in Brooklyn Center. If the North Mississippi Regional Park Study /Master Plan results in proposed land use changes along the river corridor, the cities would have to submit amendments to their respective Critical Area plans to the Metropolitan Council for review and to the EQB for its approval. Metropolitan River Corridors Study The Metropolitan River Corridors Study Committee was created by the U.S. Con - gress in December 1980 to "examine methods by which federal, state, regional and local governments can cooperate to enhance the recreational opportunities" of the Mississippi, Minnesota, and St. Croix rivers within the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. The committee's final report (1986) makes several recom- mendations related to the long -term management of the Mississippi River, but does not make specific recommendations related to the North Mississippi Regional Park study area. Recommendations made in the final report that will relate to the overall development and use of the park include: - That the U.S. Department of Interior designate the Mississippi River within the metropolitan area.as the "Mississippi National River;" - that Congress create a "Mississippi River Coordination Organization" to develop and implement an integrated resource management program; 8 DRAFT - that all responsible government agencies work cooperatively to meet federal and state water quality standards for fishable and swimmable waters in the Mississippi River by 1995; and - that the Minnesota legislature direct the Mn/DOT to utilize federal highway funds to establish a segregated Great River Road fund. FEASIBILITY, ADVISORY GROUP /GENERAL PUBLIC CONCERNS, AND MAJOR ISSUES RECOMMENDATIONS FEASIBILITY The law which mandates the Metropolitan Council to designate the park states the Metropolitan Council, ...shall, unless not feasible, promptly designate (the park) ... The current Metropolitan Development Guide- Recreation Open Space chapter (adopted 11/21/85) defines regional parks as areas which provide diverse resources that support a wide range of outdoor recreation (see Appendix B). Selection criteria for regional parks essentially include: - A minimum of 100 acres (exceptions may be considered). - Access to recreation - quality water bodies. Situated as close as possible to areas of high demand and distributed generally to serve the population of 2 -5 communities (at least 36,000 to 125,000_people). The study area includes about 308 acres, approximately 205 acres on the east bank and 103 acres on the west bank. There is ample access to recreation - quality water bodies (Mississippi River). The area is situated in an area of high demand with the potential to serve a population in excess of 230 peo- ple residing within five miles of the study area (see Regional Analysis, page 19). The east bank of the study area already includes a portion of a desig- nated regional park. The west bank has the potential to include a diversity of resources including upland hardwood areas, lowland /island riparian areas, marsh /shrubland areas and a historical /interpretive area (mostly in the North Mississippi Park area at this time). The west bank area also has the potential 9 DRAFT to provide a setting for several recreational opportunities (bike / hike trail, shoreline fishing, small boat access, picnic area with shelters, open play areas). All of these factors indicate that the establishment of a regional park in the study area is feasible. The 1985 legislation mandates the designation of a regional park in the study area. Study team members also considered the designation of a regional trail in this area, however, as demonstrated above, the study area does show poten- tial as a regional park (regional trails serve primarily as transportation routes between regional parks and park reserves). ADVISORY GROUP /GENERAL PUBLIC CONCERNS Staff Liaison Group concerns were generally in four central areas (the first three below follow the "major issues" numbers): t` .Issue No. 1) Waterworks staff have shown,a strong concern for public safety and security of the plant. They identified their current site needs and lands that were not needed for waterworks operations now or in the future. Issue No. 2) MCDA staff have stated the MCDA has a major investment in the property and is considering soliciting office or light manufac- turing developers, although roughly 40 percent of the property is not developable and could be used as a trail connection. The MCDA will consider negotiations to establish the entire area as parkland. Issue No. 3) Brooklyn Center staff have stated that Brooklyn Center's compre- hensive plan designates the residential area east of Lyndale Avenue North to become Brooklyn Center parkland at some time in the future. The residential area west of Lyndale Avenue North is not designated to become parkland. 10 DRAFT Concern No. 4) Staff from the Mn /DOT are primarily concerned with integrating the concerns and proposed development within the North Mississippi Regional Park Study with the current upgrading and the reconstruction of the I -694 bridge (see Appendix C). Following a letter that was sent to all residents /owners within the study area (see Appendix D), there was strong representation from the property owners/ residents at subsequent Citizen Advisory Group meetings. Understandably, many property owners /residents were not in favor of their property being acquired for a regional park, although some owners indicated an interest in selling their property. Most residents /owners were anxious to learn when they would know what the final plan recommended for their property, and how soon the park would be established. Although representation of other segments of the general public at Citizen Advisory Group meetings has been minimal, several people attending the meetings spoke in favor of the concept of a regional park being established in this area. At the initial Citizen Advisory Group meetings (Jan. 15, 29, and Feb. 19), members discus-Tsd the entire park concept and related issues. A preliminary draft was developed by the study team and sent to the Citizen Advisory Group before the March 5 meeting. Three major areas of concern were raised by citizen advisory group members. 1. Members echoed the concern raised by many residents that recreational development in this area may damage the natural attributes of the site. In response, staff incorporated a development theme which is sensitive to the natural amenities of the area (see Development Concept, P. 36). 2. Some members felt that the initial draft emphasized acquisition too strongly in the first phases of implementation and suggested some develop - ment be incorporated along with top priority acquisition. Although the existing land base is limited, staff agreed that some development could be incorporated in the early phases of implementation, but only if it did not interfere with the first two priorities of acquisition -- willing sellers in the residential area and securing a corridor easement /purchase agreement with the MCDA. lI DRAFT 3. A major topic of discussion was the residential acquisition considerations issue. Some advisory group members echoed the concerns of the property owners /residents, while others recognized that although parks are difficult to establish initially, they ultimately become assets to the greater com- munity. Most discussion related to the need for including the area west of Lyndale Avenue North in the park boundary. Study team members believed the area was needed to provide a viable regional park in this area. Several advisory group members agreed with the study team, stating the plan should represent a long term, "looking to the future" effort. On March 5 the Citizen Advisory Group adopted (by consensus) the recommenda- tions of the study team as they related to the three major issues: 1) develop a trail through the Waterworks area; 2) acquire the entire Mississippi Courts area for park purposes; and 3) include all land between I -94 and the Missis- sippi River (Camden Bridge to the I -694 bridge) in the proposed park boundary. On April 16, the Citizen Advisory Group reaffirmed (by consensus) their posi- tion by adopting a second draft of the plan (dated April 13, 1986). At this time, the study team anticipated that the normal review process would be followed, that is, that the implementing agencies would review the plan and address the concerns of the local units of government prior to submitting the plan to the Metropolitan Council. On May 22, however, the Metropolitan Council approved the following recommendation: That the Metropolitan Council cil delete the following land from consideration for inclusion in a regional park, trail or recreation area: Land on the west side of Lyndale Avenue North between 53rd Avenue North and 57th Avenue North in the City of Brooklyn Center, Hennepin County, Minnesota. And, further, that the Metropolitan Council instruct its staff to dis- continue the planning of said land for inclusion within a regional park, trail or recreation area. 12 DRAFT This action was based on the position of Brooklyn Center representatives (including the city manager and local school district) who opposed the inclusion of the west of Lyndale area in the proposed park boundary. MAJOR ISSUES RECOMMENDATIONS The remaining portion of this document will focus on the essential components of a regional park master plan. As discussed previously in this section, the study team believes the study area as described by the 1985 legislation is feasible as a regional park (see Feasibility, page 9, and Regional Analysis, page 20). The plan will recommend a park boundary, outline a park development concept, define operations, maintenance and public awareness responsibilities, and propose a capital improvement program. A summary of recommendations as they relate to the three major issues are: Issue No. 1. Minneapolis Water Treatment Plant Trail Routing The study team originally outlined two possible trail connection routes in the waterworks property area. One alignment was the best route in terms of recrea- tional use (adjacent to the riverbank), the other involved a route along East River Road until the alignment reaches Demars Sign Company, at which point it would be routed between the abandoned Marshall Avenue and East River Road to the Camden Bridge. After several discussions with the Staff Liaison Group, the study team recommends the East River Road alignment. At this time, this is the only feasible alternative because of public safety concerns (the waterworks operation uses large quantities of very toxic chemicals) and waterworks security considerations. Issue No. 2. Mississippi Courts /Park Boundary The study team recommends that the entire Mississippi Courts area be included in the park boundary and be acquired for park purposes. The office or light manufacturing development of 60 percent of this area would detract from the 13 DRAFT recreationists' perception of being in a parks and open space area, and would compromise the integrity of a regional park setting. The study team recommends that the entire area be purchased or otherwise acquired for regional park purposes. Issue No. 3. Residential Acquisition Considerations Originally, the study team recommended that all of the residential property between I -94 and the Mississippi River (Camden Bridge to I -694 bridge) even- tually be acquired for regional park purposes. Based on the action of the Metropolitan Council (see page 12), this plan recommends that the park boundary exclude the area west of Lyndale Avenue North between 53rd and 57th Avenues North from the park boundary. The park will therefore include approximately 87 acres: North Mississippi Park, the Mississippi Courts area, the area east of Lyndale Avenue North from 51st to 57th Avenues, and the Mn /DOT property from 57th Avenue to the I -694 bridge. The Recreation Open Space Development Guide /Policy Plan states that one of the selection criteria for a regional park is as follows: "Atho h exceptions may be considered, a regional park site should contain a minimum of 100 acres." The study team believes the proposed 87 -acre park should be an exception to the 100 -acre minimum for the following reasons: 1. As shown in the Regional Analysis, page 19, there is a high level of need in the North Mississippi Regional Park service area (approximately five miles) for the following regional park activities: picnicking, walking, boating and fishing. There is a moderate level of need for biking and nature study. 2. Over 234 9 000 people reside within five miles of the proposed park (this figure greatly exceeds the policy guidelines for establishing a regional park which is 36,000 - 125 9 000). Even including the new facilities at Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park, the regional analysis demonstrates that the 234,000 people residing in this area are not adequately served by regional park facilities. 14 DRAFT 3. The park will connect to several trail systems, and have a direct connec- tion via the I -694 pedestrian crossing to the 140 -acre Anoka County River - front Regional Park situated across the Mississippi Rvier. 4. The park will provide access to an outstanding natural amenity in an area where access to the Mississippi River is limited. 5. Objective 2.9 of the Recreation Open Space Development Guide /Policy Plan states: "... Identify sites, prepare master plans and acquisition and development strategies for new regional parks in St. Paul and Minneapolis and the first -ring suburbs." If at any time the park boundaries are reduced (to include less than the proposed 87 -acre park), the regional park designation should be reconsidered. 15 DRAFT STUDY AREA /RESOURCES STUDY AREA The study area is bound by the Camden Bridge (south), the I -694 bridge (north), I -94 (west) and East River Road (east). The two major land uses within the study area on the east bank are Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park and the Minneapolis Waterworks. Both are accessible from East River Road (Anoka. County . Highway 1). The Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park master plan, which includes discussion on land use and resources, was approved by the Metropolitan Council in 1980. The remaining portion of this section of the report will focus on the west bank of the study area. The Minneapolis portion of the west bank of the study area includes North Mississippi Park (operated by the MPRB and zoned as public open space), the Mississippi Courts area (currently zoned residential) and a small residential area (about 17 parcels) between 51st Avenue and 53rd Avenue North. The land immediately surrounding this portion of the study area is zoned industrial and commercial to the south of North Mississippi Park, and commercial /industrial to the west of North Mississippi Park (between I -94 and Lyndale Avenue). East of Lyndale Avenue is zoned residential, with public open space zoning at the P adjacent Webber Park (operated by MPRB). The Brooklyn Center portion of the west bank of the study area includes a resi- dential area (about 34 parcels between 53rd and 57th Avenue) and a thin strip of land between I -94 and the river extending from 57th Avenue to the I -694 bridge. The thin strip of land is owned by the Mn/DOT, is leased to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and subleased to the City of Brooklyn Center which operates and maintains an entrance road and small boat access on the property. Immediate surrounding land use in Brooklyn Center is residential. The area is accessible from I -94 traveling north at the 49th Street exit and traveling south at the 53rd Street exit. The area is accessible from I -94 overpasses at 49th, 53rd, and 57th Avenues North. 16 DRAFT RESOURCES (west bank only) SOILS Soil surveys conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Con- servation Services, do not include specific information on areas of dense urban development in Hennepin and Anoka Counties. These documents recommend on -site investigation to determine soil characteristics in areas such as the North Mississippi Regional Park study area. Soil borings made along the I -94 roadway indicate mostly black loams and sandy loams. By occasional flooding, more organic soils can be expected adjacent to the Mississippi River. The soils in this area can provide adequate foundations for trail and facility construction, although sandy loams may be susceptible to erosion on steeply sloped areas when the vegetation is removed. VEGETATION /WILDLIFE Vegetation Vegetation is the least disturbed in two natural areas: North Mississippi Park and the Mn/DOT property. In these areas, lowland hardwoods dominate the over - story vegetation. Cottonwood and boxelder dominate the area, with silver maple and willow interspersed along the river's edge. From Shingle Creek south to the railroad bridge mixed hardwoods occur including red oak, green ash, red maple, and basswood. Understory woody vegetation includes honeysuckle, red osier dogwood, currant, red - berried elder, hawthorn, buckthorn, smooth sumac, chokecherry, and blackberry. Remnants of a formal residential garden including bush honeysuckle and day lilies that date back to the 1800s can be found near the marshland in North Mississippi Park. A two -acre marsh is situated along the Mississippi River just south of the lime pit currently owned by the Mn /DOT. A storm sewer extending east from Lyndale Avenue North beneath I -94 helps to maintain this marsh area. 17 DRAFT Wildlife Wildlife is most abundant in the least- disturbed areas - -North Mississippi Park and the Mn /DOT property. Permanent residents include several small mammals (beaver, red squirrels, gray squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits) and amphibians asso- ciated with the riparian habitat. Seasonal or intermittent residents include songbirds such as cardinals, downy woodpeckers, black- capped chickadees, and several species of warblers. Waterfowl and shorebirds can be seen in the marsh area and open river area throughout the study area. Raptors such as great horned owls have been observed in the North Mississippi Park area. WATER RESOURCES /FISHERIES The Mississippi River is the major water body in the study area and dominates the site. The river is between 500 and 750 feet wide in most areas, with a normal pool elevation of approximately 800 feet. The 100 -year flood stage is 812.8 feet (the river rose to 811.9 feet in 1965). The most common fish species occurring in this stretch of the Mississippi River have been documented as follows: carp, black crappie, black bullhead, northern redhorse, channel catfish, and smallmouth bass. Shingle Creek is a permanent stream situated in North Mississippi Park just north of the Camden Bridge. The source of water for Shingle Creek is Eagle and Bass Lakes in Maple Grove, several miles to the west. HISTORY North Mississippi Park is the main area that has historic elements and the potential for interpretation of those elements. Shingle Creek derives its name from a water - powered shingle mill that was built along the creek in the park area. The foundation of the mill, which was used in the mid- 1800s, is still intact as is the riveted boiler plate flume. Remnants of early settlement (house foundations) can also be found along the slopes to the north of this area. During the logging period from the 1850s to the early 1900s, log booms were held adjacent to the North Mississippi Park area. Huge iron rings fastened to pier logs can still be found along the riverbank. 18 DRAFT REGIONAL ANALYSIS An important part of a regional park plan is an analysis of the needs that exist in the area served by the park. While recreation need is an elusive concept, with no absolute measures, several kinds of information provide a relative or indirect measure of need for parks. This section of the plan will consider population characteristics, the supply of natural resource - based recreation facilities in the immediate area, potential activity and facility demand at this park and public accessibility. Assuming the park is typical of other regional facilities in the urbanized part of the region, a primary service area with a radius of five miles will be used. This is shown on the regional context map (see page 20). POPULATION Table 1 shows pertinent data on the population within five road miles of the park. Over 230,000 people live within five miles. This greatly exceeds the 36 - 125,000 service area population guidelines established for the regional park system (see Appendix B, Regional R�-,oreation Open Space Development Guide/ Policy Plan Regional Park Definitions). The service area includes north Minneapolis and the first ring of northern suburbs. As such, it will lose population between 1980 and 2000. However, the population in the year 2000 will still be above the regional guideline. In terms of age structure, the major age groups in the area are young and middle -aged adults. The population structure will age over the next 20 years, what with loss of population and aging of the largest group- -the post -war baby boom. The young adult population is currently the dominant user group in the regional park system. Its members make up a larger percentage of park users than they do of the population in general. Middle -aged adults use regional parks roughly in proportion to their presence in the population. Seniors tend not to use the parks in proportion to their population numbers. It seems that a regional park in this area would have a substantial primary user group at present and through the year 2000. Most facilities characteristic of regional 19 v one Mississi NO North -. . P ark ,'REGIONAL CONTEXT . Miles 1 DRAFT parks would probably receive substantial use. After the year 2000, the more passive types of facilities would probably fit the population better as it turns middle -aged and then elderly. Concerning service to disadvantaged populations, the area contains a sub- stantial proportion of the region's racial minority population. The majority of these people reside at the southern edge of the service area. The median household income in 1979 was $19,446, or 95 percent of the regional median. The 41,000 Minneapolis households in the service area have a median income of about $14,500 substantially lower than the $22,600 median income of the remaining 65 9 ,000 households. In terms of location, the potential is there to serve several disadvantaged populations. However, the distribution of dis- advantaged people in the service area would not guarantee their being served simply by the location of the park. Special programs, facilities and publicity may be needed to realize the potential here. Table 1 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POPULATION WITHIN FIVE MILES OF NORTH MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL PARK (1980 Data, Unless Otherwise Noted) Total population 234,032 Percent of Metropolitan Area population 12% Total population, 2000 207,633 Percent of 2000 Metropolitan Area population 9% Population 13 years of age and under 45,666 (20 %) Population 14 -19 years of age 26,032 (11 %) Population 20 -34 years of age 66 (29 %) Population 35 -59 years of age 62,109 (27 %) Population 60 years of age and over 33,228 (14 %) Percent of population in racial minorities 7% Percent of regional minority population 19% Median household income, 1979 $19,446 Regional median household income $20,654 21 DRAFT NEARBY RECREATION FACILITIES The need for a given park depends on the distribution of similar facilities in the area served by that park. In the case of a regional park, natural resource - based recreation facilities should be considered. Table 2 presents pertinent data. Table 2 COMPARATIVE SUPPLY OF SELECTED RECREATION FACILITIES WITHIN FIVE MILES OF NORTH MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL PARK North Mississippi Area Supply Regional Supply Per 1,000 Per 1,000 Facility Total People Total People Picnic areas with more than 10 tables - tables 525 2.2 7 3.8 Reservable picnic areas - shelters 21 0.1 215 0.1 Swimming beaches - feet 1,555 6.6 24,521 12.2 Boat accesses - parking spaces 116 0.5 2,067 1.0 Bike trails - miles 26.1 0.1 260.3 0.1 Walking paths - miles 32.7 0.1 394.7 0.2 Ski trails 15.8 0.1 362.8 0.2 The area served by North Mississippi is relatively poorly supplied with most of the facilities provided by the regional park system. This comparison includes existing facilities at local and regional parks as well as currently funded 22 DRAFT developments at regional gional parks. In addition to the existing Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park, other regional parks serving portions of the service area are: Coon Rapids Dam to the north, Long Lake and Como to the east, Central Mississippi Riverfront, Nokomis - Hiawatha and Minneapolis Chain of Lakes to the south, and Theodore Wirth, Clifton E. French and Eagle Lake to the west. There is a good amount of overlapping service provided by these parks. How - ever, only a small portion of the North Mississippi service area is served by more than two of them. RECREATION ACTIVITY DEMAND Two factors are used to judge the activity demand in an area served by a poten- tial park. First, is the area relatively well- ser--;d by the current distribu- tion'of facilities in the region; and second, what kind of activities are of interest to the area's population and do they face any constraints in satisfying the interests. The Metropolitan Council uses results of its field surveys of recreational use to develop use forecasting models for several kinds of recreational facili- ties. When these models are applied to all existing facilites in the region, a pattern of service emerges for each kind of facility. The resulting pattern can be used to judge the level of demand for each facility in the service area of a potential park. The facilities analyzed are picnic areas, swimming beaches, boat launches, fish- ing accesses, campground and nature study areas. In general, the area served by this park received low scores in the analysis, that is, it is underserved for these kinds of facilities. However, the level of service varies by facil- ity. Facilities most lacking are those for fishing, boating, swimming and nature study. No part of this park's service area is served as well as the rest of the region for these kinds of facilities. On the other hand, the area 23 DRAFT is relatively ell -off with th respect to camping. Since it is located near the center of the metropolitan area, a number of existing and planned camping facilities provide service. The evaluation is mixed for hiking, walking and picnicking. Some parts of the service area are well- served, others are not. The level of service for walking paths is relatively low in the areas closest to the park, and becomes higher as one gets further away. Biking and picnicking show no discernible pattern. The Metropolitan Council has also collected information on leisure interests of the region's population. For the area served by the park, over 350 people were contacted in the 1983 survey of Leisure in the Twin Cities Area. Table 3 provides the results for the region as well as for the area served by North Mississippi Regional Park. The area is much like the rest of the region in terms of interests. Of the typical regional park activities, only beach swim- ming and non -power boating have different interest levels here than region - wide. Concerning unmet interests, the pattern here is almost identical to the rest of the region. It is interesting to note that several of the activities where less than half of the interest is satisfied are those typical of regional parks -- non -power boating, biking, crosscountry skiing, etc. A quarter or more of the adult population in this area has unsatisfied interests for several typical regional park activities. PUBLIC ACCESSIBILITY Accessibility will be viewed from three perspectives- -ear, bus and bike/ pedestrian. Cars will be able to gain access to the park from several four - lane highways. I -94 parallels the park on the west, with exits at Dowling Avenue on the south and 49th -53rd Avenues at the center of the park. Access across the freeway from north Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center is provided approximately every four blocks from Camden north to the I -694 bridge. On the east side, Anoka County Road 1 (East River Road) provides access to the area at 37th Avenue Northeast and the main entrance to Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park at approximately 49th Avenue Northeast. The park boundary is generally defined by major roads, with several opportunities to exit these roads conveniently and get into the park. 24 DRAFT In discussing bus access, it should be noted that few people have shown an interest in getting to regional parks by bus. This is due to a variety of factors -- mostly scheduling and route problems, but also the difficulty of carrying any kind of equipment on a bus. The North Mississippi park area is served by three MTC bus routes. Route 8 provides the most frequent service, going between downtown Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center throughout the day, seven days a week. Convenient access is provided to the park from stops at Camden and 45th and Lyndale Avenue North. North of 45th Avenue, the route runs parallel to the park on Bryant Avenue (4 -6 blocks away) and Humboldt Avenue (10 -12 blocks away). Additional bus service is provided by Route 26 (West River Road) and 27 (East River Road). Route 26 runs on weekdays and Saturdays and uses I -94 as it travels past the park. However, it comes up from the freeway at the I -94 -53rd Avenue exit, thereby providing service to the park on all but a few morning and evening express runs. Route 27 provides service seven days a week on the east side of the park, with stops at several points. For all bus routes, the park is within Fare Zone 1, the least expensive of all zones. Trail access for bikes and pedestrians is available at several points. On the west, access is provided under I -94 along Shingle Creek at Camden. This trail connects to the Shingle Creek trail system in Minneapolis, Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park and to the Minneapolis "Grand Round" parkway system. There is also a spur under the freeway up to Lyndale Avenue at approximately 45th Avenue North. Otherwise, access is provided on sidewalks and the 49th Avenue bridge in Minneapolis and along city streets and the "bridge" over the freeway at 53rd and 57th Avenues in Brooklyn Center. On the east, bike and pedestrian access will be provided by a pathway beneath the I -694 bridge from the Island of Peace portion of Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park. This will eventually connect to the Rice Creek and East River Road trail systems in Anoka County. On the south end of the park, pathways would connect with St. Anthony Parkway, which provides separate bike and walk - ing paths. The 44th Avenue Northeast bridge will provide access to the east side of the park from the community beyond the Burlington Northern switchyard. A signalized intersection provides for bike and pedestrian crossing where the bridge meets East River Road. 25 DRAFT CONCLUSIONS The information discussed above leads to the following conclusions about North Mississippi Regional Park. There is more than adequate population to justify a regional park in this area. Other parks on the fringe of the area do not provide an adequate level of service to the people living in the service area of this park. The park is relatively well- situated to serve disadvantaged populations, but will probably require special effort to achieve its potential here. The park is very accessible by car, bus, bike and foot. It may be the most accessible park in the regional system. Facility demand for the park is as follows, based on supply in the area, relative level of service provided at present, leisure interests and other factors: Picnic areas: A high level of need. The supply in this area is half the regional average. The area adjacent to the park receives relatively poor service at present. Although the area has only a little less than the average regional supply of reservable group areas, there is little in the way of large facilities of this kind on the west side. The east side is better off, with facilities at Rice Creek and the new Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park. Swimming beaches: A moderate level of need. Although the supply is half the regional average, unsatisfied interest is only moderate and there is a pool at Webber Park already. Biking trails: A moderate level of need. The area has about the same level of service as the rest of the region, but there is a major unsatisfied interest in the area. The major reason for having bike paths in this park is the potential for connecting several other areas. 26 DRAFT Walking paths: A high level of need. Supply in this area is about half the regional average. The pattern of service from existing facilities is mixed within the srvice area. Interest is high, with a good portion of it unsatisfied. As with biking, the major need is for a connection to several other systems. Boating: A high level of need. The area has about half the regional average for boat access capacity and has limited usable water surface. The level of service for boating is uniformly low throughout the area. Interest is moderate, with a large portion of it going unsatisifed. Fishing: A high level of need. There are few fishable bodies of water in the service area. The level of service provided by existing facilities in the region is very few. Fishing is a high- interest activity, with a moderate amount of that interest unsatisfied. Camping: A low level of need but mostly because of the area where the ark is � Y P located. The service area has no campgrounds, but it will be relatively well - served by campgrounds that are located in parks on the fringe of the region. Nature study: A moderate level of need. The area has one nature center (Springbrook) and two nature interpretive areas (Butler Gardens and Palmer Lake). The service level from existing facilities is low. However, the level of interest is not high, particularly for the kinds of activities characteristic of a forma nature center 1 e er facility. Overall, there is a moderate to high level of need for most of the typical regional park facilities. The primary need is for boating, picnicking and walking facilities, with a secondary need for swimming, biking and fishing facilities. 27 DRAFT Table 3 LEISURE IN THE TWIN CITIES AREA ADULT ACTIVITY INTERESTS - OVERALL AND UNSATISFIED Percent Percent with Interested Unmet Interests North North Mississippi Mississippi Service Service Activity Metro Area Metro Area 1. Talking, visiting 94 92 14 13 2. Going out 92 91 23 23 3. Listening (TV, radio, etc.) 92 92 6 6 4. Reading 88 86 16 19 5. Travel 87 83 38 36 6. Walking (neighborhood) 84 83 18 18 ** 7. Picnicking 82 86 23 26 ** 8. Visiting zoos 79 80 27 32* ** 9. Walking (natural areas) 78 74 32 30 10. Shopping, browsing 75 74 12 10 11. Visiting historic sites 71 69 31 33 ** 12. Visiting conservatory 68 66 28 27 ** 13. Swimming (beach) 68 63* 24 21 14. Cooking 67 66 12 11 15. Attending performances 66 60* 31 31 16. Gardening 64 62 20 22 17. Attending sports events 62 57 23 22 18. Biking (neighborhood) 62 61 21 21 19. Playing table games 61 60 14 10 ** 20. Fishing 60 61 24 24 ** 21. Camping 60 56 28 24 22. Exercise, fitness 55 55 23 25 23. Casual sports 54 55 15 16 ** 24. Boating (non - power) 52 47* 29 27 ** 25. Biking (natural areas) 52 53 28 29 26. Clubs, church groups 50 48 12 11 27. Swimming (pools) 50 55* 20 19 28. Bowling 47 45 18 15 29. Photography 46 44 16 17 30. Performing arts 46 43 21 22 ** 31. Sledding, tobogganing 40 40 18 18 ** 32. Skiing (cross- country) 38 35 23 24 ** 33. Nature study (informal) 37 33 15 15 34. Racquet sports 37 34 19 17 0 5. Boating g (power) 37 35 15 13 28 DRAFT Table 3 LEISURE IN THE TWIN CITIES AREA ADULT ACTIVITY INTERESTS - OVERALL AND UNSATISFIED (Continued) Percent Percent with Interested Unmet Interests North North Mississippi Mississippi Service Service Activity Metro Area Metro Area 36. Needlework 37 38 11 10 37. Shopwork 36 33 13 13 38. Team sports 34 31 13 12 39. Jogging, running 34 34 12 16 40. Golf 31 28 15 15 ** 41. Horseback riding 31 32 23 24 42. Pool, billiards 30 26 12 11 43. Animal training 29 28 9 9 44. Skiing (downhill) 27 25 15 15 45. Ice skating (non- hockey) 26 23 14 11 46. Studio arts 25 25 14 16 47. Hunting 24 26 8 10 48. Collecting 24 21 7 6 49. Electronic games 21 22 4 6 50. Rollerskating 21 22 11 13 I 51. Shooting sports 19 19 9 10 * 52. Snowmobiling 18 21 9 11 * 53. Nature study (programs) 12 11 8 6 54. Recreational flying 12 11 8 8 55. Adventure sports 12 12 .8 8 56. Martial arts 11 11 6 5 57. Racing 10 10 5 5 58. Playing ice hockey 9 6 4 3 Significant differences between the overall metro population and North Mississippi Service Area. * Activities generally provided in regional parks. _ Underlined percentages are for activities where more than half of those interested are unsatisfied. 29 DRAFT PARK BOUNDARY OWNERSHIP There are seven different property ownership types within the study area. Please refer to the Ownership Map, page 31, when reviewing the following ownership descriptions. Anoka County. This 60 -acre parcel is a portion of Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park, owned by Anoka County and operated by the Anoka County Parks and Recreation Department. City of Brooklyn Center. The city has acquired three small parcels adjacent to the Mississippi River between 53rd and 57th Avenues. A sewer lift station is situated on one of the parcels. City of Minneapolis, Public Works Department. The Minneapolis Waterworks is operated on this 142 -acre parcel, providing water to Minneapolis area residents. Minneapolis Community Development Agency. The MCDA owns the 10 -acre Mississippi Courts area. 6 Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. The MPRB owns and manages the 46- acre North Mississippi Park area. The north end of this area is currently owned by the Mn /DOT (lime sludge pit), but will be deeded to MPRB during the summer of 1986. Minnesota Department of Transportation. Mn /DOT owns land in Brooklyn Center between 57th Avenue North and the I -694 bridge (approximately 20 acres). In addition, they own several highway right -of -way parcels adjacent to I -94 and 694, and several narrow strips of land along the Mississippi River for stormwater runoff (the land at the end of 53rd Avenue and 55th Avenue are examples). 30 �■ Study Area Boundary , 0 Anoka County ® City of Brooklyn Center I -e94 ® City of Minneapolis Public Works / (Waterworks) ® Minneapolis Community i Development Agency ANOKA COUNTY CD RIVERFRONT Minneapolis Park and REGIONAL PARK Recreation Board ® Minnesota Dept. of 57th Av.N. Transportation :. Private 0 BROOKLYN CENTER 53rd Av.N. ' MINNEAPOLIS I o P 49th Av.N. q NORTH y MISSISSIPPI PARK a Webber FRIDLEY Park O- (A C O.) O PJ , N.E. MINNEAPOLIS (HENNEPIN CO.) 42nd Av.N. Camden Bridge Worth Mississippi Regional Park OWNERSHIP N 1 0 .5 1 arm Mile �1 DRAFT Private Residences and Businesses. The limit of residential development within the study area extends from 51st Avenue North in Minneapolis to 57th Avenue North in Brooklyn Center. All residences are situated along Lyndale Avenue North. In Minneapolis, there are 17 privately owned parcels of land. All are situated on the east side of Lyndale Avenue North (the triangle on the west side of Lyndale Avenue North is highway right -of -way owned by Mn /DOT). Most of the parcels have single family homes on them; two have apartment buildings. There is one small TV repair business in this area (rental). The size of the area is approximately four acres. In Brooklyn Center, there are 34 privately owned parcels of land. Twelve are east of Lyndale Avenue North, 14 are west of Lyndale Avenue North, and 8 are on both sides of the road. Most of the parcels have single family homes on them; there is one motel and at least 2 four- plexes in the area. The size of the area is approximately 23 acres (roughly 16 acres west of Lyndale and T acres east of Lyndale.) There are two private businesses owned and operated within the study area on the east side of the Mississippi River (both are in Anoka County). Both are situated along East River Road and abut the waterworks property on three sides. George's In Fridley is a restaurant /bar and Demar's Sign Company is a sign manufacturing firm. The size of these two business parcels is approximately three acres. PROPOSED BOUNDARY The 1985 legislation mandates that the Metropolitan Council designate the area on the east and west banks of the Mississippi River (between Camden and I -694) as a regional park. On the east bank, however, there are two major landowners and land uses - -the Minneapolis Waterworks and Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park. The Minneapolis Waterworks serves a public function and moving this operation is not a feasible alternative at the present time. It is feasible, however, to construct a trail connection through the waterworks property to insure a continuous trail route. The Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park 32 DRAFT master plan was approved in 1980, development was recently completed, and the park will open in the spring of 1986. This regional park should retain its current boundaries and name, but will be connected to and function as an integral part of the North Mississippi Regional Park. Development at Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park is outlined on page 36. The proposed boundary for North Mississippi Regional Park will follow the study area boundary on the west bank of the river except for the residential area west of Lyndale Avenue North in Brooklyn Center (see Proposed Development Map, page 44). It includes the present North Mississippi Park, Mississippi Courts, land east of Lyndale Avenue North between 51st and 57th Avenues, and the Mn /DOT property between 57th Avenue and the I -694 bridge (approximately 87 acres). A connecting boundary will encompass the waterworks property and cross both bridges to connect Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park with North Mississippi Regional Parka The three implementing agencies involved in this study must work cooperatively to insure the two parks and trail connections between them function as a mutually compatible recreation area (see Operations and Maintenance, page 45). ACQUISITION PRIORITIES /PHASING This plan recommends the following five acquisition priorities (in order): 1. Any residential properties currently for sale east of Lyndale Avenue North between the 51st Avenue and 57th Avenue (all properties east of Lyndale Avenue North as they become available by willing sellers will remain a top priority for any available funds). 2. A corridor easement on the MCDA property, with an agreement for purchasing the remainder of the property at some time in the future. 3. Residential properties east of Lyndale Avenue North (both Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center). 4. The remainder of the MCDA purchase agreement. 33 DRAFT 5. Properties in Anoka County as needed for the trail corridor through the waterworks property (the study team recommends fee title purchase). Should essential acquisition properties be identified, consideration should be given to making their acquisition a higher priority. In addition to these five acquisition priorities, the study team recommends the eventual fee title purchase of the Mn/DOT land between 57th Avenue and the I -6914 bridge. The acquisition priorities outlined above reflect the overall acquisition recommendations of this plan, which are to: 1. Set a goal of acquiring properties as expeditiously as possible. 2. Stress the purchase of properties that are available by willing sellers over an extended period of time. Residents should be aware that they have a "willing buyer" to purchase their property (relocation expenses are also eligible for reimbursement through the regional grant program) when they are ready to sell. 3. Utilize alternative acquisition techniques when applicable that include right of first refusal on properties that become available for sale, stipu- lated terms of occupancy that allow the owners to sell their property and live there for a specified period of time, and - life tenancy, which allows the owner to sell their property yet live there until the time of their death. Acquisition and development implementation must be integrated and accomplished in phases. In the case of North Mississippi Regional Park, some acquisition must take place before much of the development phasing can begin. This plan recommends that available funds be used primarily for acquisition during the first two priority steps (through the corridor easement and purchase agreement with MCDA). A more detailed discussion of acquisition and development phasing can be found in the Capital Improvement Program, page 49. 34 DRAFT INTERIM STEWARDSHIP All structures on properties which are purchased will be salvaged or razed and removed immediately. Anticipated revenues from salvage should cover site clean- up and restoration expenses. The implementing agency which has jurisdiction over the acquired area should be responsible for sightly upkeep and maintenance until development begins. 35 i DRAFT DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT INTRODUCTION Since the main area in which development is proposed is within the proposed North Mississippi Regional Park boundary on the west side of the river, the majority of discussion in this section of the plan will deal with development in that area. Although this area includes approximately 87 acres, it is nearly 2.8 miles long with an average width of less than 300 feet. The types of recreational development which can be provided within a linear corridor this narrow are limited. This linear area is most conducive to trail development and the provision of water accesses (both shoreline and boat access). In addition, all types of recreational development (picnic areas, shelters, open play areas, etc.) will be enhanced by the view of the Mississippi River. The regional analysis (page 19) outlines the types of recreational needs that can be demonstrated in this area. The developments outlined in this section have been formulated to meet many of these needs. The Citizen Advisory Group and members of the general public attending their meetings expressed a concern for the preservation of the natural aspects of this area. Study team members agreed that the development concept for this park should stress maximizing the natural attributes and potential wildlife habitat of the area. This plan recommends that all development be designed so as to be compatible with the natural resources and that the restoration of resources and wildlife habitat be stressed in the overall development of the park. EXISTING DEVELOPMENT Existing recreational development on the east bank is scheduled to open Spring, 1986 at Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park. Development includes: - Entrance Road, Parking Areas, Restrooms - Two Picnic Shelters (reservable) - Open Field Game Area - Exercise Course - Small Boat Access - Bike /Hike Trail (I -694 bridge to Waterworks boundary) 36 DRAFT Existing recreational development on the west bank is limited to the north and south end of the study area. The Mn/DOT property adjacent to the I -694 bridge has a relatively undeveloped boat access and unpaved parking area (operated under a lease arrangement by the city of Brooklyn Center). At the south end of the study area is North Mississippi Park, owned and operated by the MPRB. Development includes a boat access with paved parking lot, a connecting trail which runs from the boat access beneath the Camden Bridge to Shingle Creek where it follows a series of pedestrian bridges over Shingle Creek under I -94 to Webber Park. A pedestrian trail access to the North Mississippi Park area is provided beneath I -94 at 45th Avenue North. A paved trail currently extends from the intersection of 45th Avenue and Lyndale Avenue North to the North Mississippi Park area. The majority of North Mississippi Park is undeveloped and a few portions are relatively undisturbed. RECREATION MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES - To provide a regional recreational area that meets the open space recreational needs of metropolitan area residents. - To develop the park stressing the natural attributes of the site including the enhancement and restoration of the vegetation and associated wildlife habitat. - To provide and maintain a multi- purpose trail connection that will circulate across both bridges and be connected along both banks of the Mississippi River. - To provide a park that utilizes the diverse resources available to support a variety of recreational opportunities. - To provide trail connections to several adjacent trail systems, both municipal and regional. To provide public access to an outstanding natural amenity, both shoreline access and boat access. 37 DRAFT - To provide regional recreation open space opportunities for disadvantaged populations. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT In the following action plan, please refer to the Proposed Development map, page 44. The actions are organized from north to south on the west side of the river, with the SHRPD implementing actions 1 -4, and the MPRB implementing actions 5 -9C. Action 9D will be implemented by Anoka County and /or the MPRB. Action 1 . Provide a west side touchdown facility from the I -6914 trail crossing and an underpass trail connection beneath the I -6914 bridge to the north. The pedestrian trail crossing which will be included in the 1986 -89 reconstruc- tion of the I -6914 bridge may not include "touchdown" facilities from the bridge to the ground. This plan recommends that the touchdown facility be provided as a part of bridge reconstruction. As this facility will be performing a trans- portation function, Mn /DOT should consider funding its construction. During the reconstruction, a trail underpass area should be provided below the I -69 bridge to accommodate a multi- purpose treadway connection from North Missis- sippi Regional park to the other side of I -6914. This trail will eventually connect with the Shingle Creek Municipal Trail and the North Hennepin Regional Trail. Phase 1 2 3 4 5 Beyond TOTAL Cost g Action 2 . Eliminate Brooklyn Center Boat Access. The current boat access in North Mississippi Park will be upgraded to accom- modate larger boats as part of this plan (it is located south of the Camden Bridge - the northern most point of dredging by the Army Corps of Engineers). Five miles north of the North Mississippi access is River Municipal Park (in Brooklyn Park); the current Brooklyn Center access is halfway between these accesses. Directly across the river from the Brooklyn Center access, in Anoka 38 DRAFT County Riverfront Regional Park is a new small boat access scheduled to open en P Spring, 1986. The Brooklyn Center boat access is a duplication of service and should not be included in North Mississippi Regional Park development. The cost of this action is primarily to close the access, remove any ramp pieces and re- vegetate the area. Phase 1 2 3 4 5 Beyond TOTAL Cost g Action Develop limited parking, shore fishing, and trailside picnicking areas. The area of Mn /DOT property north of 57th Street would accommodate a limited amount of development including an entrance road, parking, shore fishing and trailside picnicking areas. This action should be developed in coordination with the elimination of the Brooklyn Center boat access (see Action 2, above). Phase 1 2 3 4 5 'Beyond TOTAL Cost X Action 4 . Construct a bike /hike trail from the I -694 touchdown (see Action 1.) to 53rd Avenue North. The separated bike /hike trail should basically follow the riverbank yet provide safe bike /hike travel the entire route. This action can only be implemented following acquisition of the residential area east of Lyndale Avenue North. Preliminary analysis of the area between Lyndale Avenue North and 53rd -57th Avenues suggests that there is enough land base to accommodate such a trail. There may be one or two areas that require stabilization prior to trail con- struction, and there may be a limited area where there is a need to combine the bike /hike treadways. The trail width should be developed so as to function as a service road in more remote areas (near the I -694 bridge). Phase 1 2 3 4 5 Beyond TOTAL Cost g 39 DRAFT Action 5 . Construct a bike /hike trail from 53rd Avenue to the Camden Bridge. The separated bike /hike trail should be similar in design and appearance to the connecting trail outlined in Action 4. The design of this section of trail must take into consideration three areas- -the current residential area south of 53rd Avenue, the Mississippi Courts area, and the North Mississippi Park area. It is not expected that this development can take place until the properties in this area have been purchased. The trail alignment will pass through the existing residential area (Lyndale Avenue North and the service road entrance at 51st should be eliminated) and into the recreational node situated off of 49th Avenue (see Action 6). It will then pass near a marsh /lowland area and into the existing North Mississippi Park to the Callen Bridge. The trail should tike advantage of several high vista points in the North Mississippi Park area and provide connections to the existing trails at 45th Avenue, Shingle Creek, the Camden Bridge touchdown and the boat access south of the Camden Bridge. As part of this action, limited historical restoration and interpretive signing should be provided in the Shingle Creek mill /flume area (see History, page 18). Phase 1 2 3 4 5 Beyond TOTAL Cost X X X Action 6 . Develop a park entrance at 49th Avenue and a recreational node between the 47th Avenue and 51st Avenue areas. The extent of this action depends on how much of the MCDA (Mississippi Courts) area becomes available for park purposes. An entrance road at 49th Avenue North should be provided into the 47th to 51st Avenue North area which will be developed (depending on available land) to accommodate: parking, restrooms, a picnic area with shelter, an open play area and shoreline fishing. The trail developed in Action 5 should be integrated into the site design. 40 DRAFT The area between 47th and rd Avenues should 7 53 en es s ul undergo a mayor resource restor - ation effort as part of the planned recreational development. Restoration should include site grading and preparation throughout the area (the current lime pit area, Mississippi Courts, and Lyndale Avenue North to the Minneapolis city line) as well as revegetation and enhancement of the associated wildlife habitat. If the agreement with the MCDA allows, and funds are available after acquisi- tion priorities 1 and 2 are satisfied, part of the implementation should be moved to phase 3 (see CIP, page 49). Phase 1 2 3 4 5 Beyond TOTAL Cost X* X * If the agreement with MCDA allows. Action 7 . Provide a trail touchdown facility from the Camden Bridge to the existing North Mississippi Park area. When the Camden Bridge was built, the MPRB requested a helix -type ramp touch- down facility from the sidewalk on the bridge to the parkland below. Concrete steps were provided, however, some type of ramp would accommodate not only hikers but bikers as well. The City of Minneapolis Public Works Department should reconsider constructing the touchdown facility now that a regional park has been established in the area. Phase 1 2 3 4 5 Beyond TOTAL Cost X Action 8 . Upgrade and improve boat access south of the Camden Bridge. The existing boat access should be upgraded to accommodate larger boats. The Army Corps of Engineers dredges north to the Camden Bridge. This facility is just below the bridge, providing access to the deeper craters to the south. The 41 DRAFT current design of the facility should be reconsidered and improved, if possi- ble. Boaters have stated the position of the present ramp facility is situated so boats are immediately caught by a strong current as they are launched or trailered. Phase 1 2 3 4 5 Beyond TOTAL Cost g Action 9 . Provide trail connections to the south and east from the North Mississippi Park area. The following trail connection developments are organized into 4 Actions - -9A, 9B 9C and 9D. 9A. Provide a trail connection south of the boat launch area beneath the railroad bridge to eventually connect with Central Mississippi Regional Park. Phase 1 2 3 4 5 Beyond TOTAL Cost g 9B. Assess the appropriateness of the sidewalk on the Camden Bridge for anticipated uses (bike /hike) and volumes of use; construct additional trail developments if warranted. Phase 1 2 3 4 5 Beyond TOTAL Cost g 9C. Provide a trail connection to the St. Anthony Parkway Trail, possibly as on underpass below the Camden Bridge on the east bank of the river. Phase 1 2 3 4 5 Beyond TOTAL Cost g I 42 DRAFT 9D. Provide a trail connection through the Minneapolis Waterworks property between Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park and the Camden Bridge. The recommended alignment would be situated adjacent to East River Road within the Anoka County right -of -way or peripheral waterworks property to the sign company property at approximately 44th Avenue. At this point the alignment would run between East River Road and the abandoned Marshall Street roadbed (a berm may be created on the old roadbed to screen the lime ponds west of this area). At the Fridley/ Minneapolis line, the alignment would follow (although separated) 37th Avenue to the Camden Bridge. There has been some discussion related to routing the alignment near the river at this point, and placing an interpretive kiosk on the waterworks plant operation adjacent to the trail. Waterworks staff have indicated there is good potential for trail alignments on waterworks property between the sign company and the Camden Bridge (although there are currently some portions of the land being leased to the Anoka County Tree Trust and the city of Minneapolis Police - Canine Patrol Unit). Waterworks staff have also indicated that the city of Minneapolis may be interested in selling portions of existing waterworks property for the trail corridor. The study team recommends fee title purchase of all properties needed for the trail corridor. It is unclear at this time which properties will be needed to secure a trail alignment through the waterworks property. An estimate of costs relating to acquiring property for this purpose will be included in the Capital Improvement Program as a conditional consideration (see CIP, page 49). Either Anoka County and /or the MPRB will develop, operate and maintain this trail connection. Phase 1 2 3 4 5 Beyond TOTAL Cost g 43 Proposed Boundary , (West Bank only) t •�� Connecting Regional Park. Boundary (1- 694 /Camden '• •• 1 -894 Bridges, Waterworks) < :2 • -••• -• Proposed' Trails ; �•••• Outside Trail Connections • Trail Touchdowns, \� Proposed Recreational: m <> Node ANOKA COUNTY Boat Access RIVERFRONT 3, <: REGIONAL PARK ACTION 1; Provide trap touchdown and underpass ACTION 2• 57th Av.N. Eliminate Brooklyn Center boat access ' ACTION 3• Develop ... ,o D o limited facilities al river ..► er along . 9 BROOKLYN CENTER 53rd Av.N. ° '<. MINNEAPOLIS I 0 ACTIONS 4 and 5: Construct separated trall between 1 -694 and , • Camden Bridges I ACTION 6: �• B P Develop entrance at 49th Ave. and 49th Av.N. w recreational node between 47th and 51 at Ave.s : • 4 • .Q 9d � h . 1 • y • • Webber 0 FRIDLEY ACTION 7: Park : 0- ,.� (A C O.) Provide tray touchdown `r N.E. — �3 S �.•' �, MINNEAPOLIS ACTION 8: (HENNEPIN CO.) . . Upgrade /Improve boat access °�. 7�'• �•.••• g1�r 9b ACTIONS 9a -d : 42nd Av.N. Camden 9C ••'. Provide trail connections to south and east 8 Bridge' t 9a - North MISSissippi Regional Park ROPOSED DEVELOPMENT N 0 .5 1 1 Mile 44 DRAFT OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND PUBLIC AWARENESS PUBLIC SERVICES Within the proposed boundary and development areas, both Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center provide municipal sanitary sewer and water connections. These in -place provisions can be utilized for any park development. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE The study area includes the legal boundaries of three areas for which three different regional park implementing agencies are responsible. The three agencies and their respective areas are: 1. Anoka County Parks and Recreation -- Responsible for developing, operating and maintaining Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park as outlined in the approved master plan (1980). Eitner Anoka County and /or the MPRB could develop, operate and maintain the trail connection in the Waterworks area. 2. Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board --The MPRB is responsible for .developing, operating and maintaining the portion of the park including and extending north from North Mississippi Park to the Minneapolis city line at 53rd Avenue North. The MPRB may be involved in the development, operation and maintenance of the trail connection in the waterworks area. 3. Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District --The SHRPD is responsible for developing, operating and maintaining the portion of the park between 53rd Avenue North and the I -694 bridge (the Brooklyn Center portion of the park). Due to the location of the site and its relatively small area, the SHRPD may seek to enter into an agreement with the city of Brooklyn Center to maintain the park area on a contractual basis. The three agencies must work cooperatively to insure compatible operation of the park. It is essential that the three operating authorities work together to establish a common set of rules and regulations to govern the public use of DRAFT this ark area. A primary operational objective should be to coordinate and P P Tonal o y P J consolidate a management approach that will provide for a uniform operational practice which will be clearly understandable to the park users. Most recrea- tionists are not concerned with "who" is providing a recreational area, but they are concerned about the appearance and usability of the facility. I PUBLIC AWARENESS When the initial park development is completed, the MPRB and SHRPD will include information on North Mississippi Regional Park in their respective brochures and related public information material. Anoka County Parks and Recreation will include information on North Mississippi Regional Park on their material which mentions Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park when appropriate. All three agencies will cooperate in making the public aware of the new park through the Metropolitan Council's regionwide public awareness program. 46 DRAFT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM INTRODUCTION The capital improvement program (CIP) for North Mississippi Regional Park will include the prioritizing and phasing of all planned acquisition and develop- ment. Because of the number of residential properties and the related concerns outlined in this plan, acquisition of land from willing sellers will be the first priority. Following the first phases of top priority acquisition, acquisition and development phases will be integrated until the final phases of development begin. Capital improvement program priorities will therefore be: 1) Top Priority Acquisition 2) Initial Developments and Remaining Acquisition 3) Final Developments A detailed explanation of the acquisition priorities are included in the Park Boundary section of the plan (see page 34), and are briefly summarized below: 1) Any residential properties as they become available for sale east of Lyndale Avenue North (51st -57th Ave N) 2) A corridor easement on the MCDA property 3) Residential properties east of Lyndale Avenue North 4) The remaining payment on the MCDA property 5) Acquisition needed for a Minneapolis waterworks trail Alignment Throughout the park planning process, study area residents attending the Citizen Advisory Group meetings expressed a concern for the timing of funding availability with the timing of residential properties coming up for sale. To alleviate this concern, the study team recommends that all available funds be first used for residential properties as they become available by willing sellers. Secondly, it is extremely important that a corridor easement and purchase agreement be negotiated with the MCDA. Following these two top priori- ties, preliminary development can begin, including a portion of Action 5 (trail construction from the Camden bridge to 45th Avenue North), and additional trail and recreation development (Action 6) as the agreement with MCDA allows. 47 DRAFT If possible, the study team recommends that the initial 2 million be used to purchase properties currently available for sale by willing sellers (priority no. 1), to secure a corridor easement /purchase agreement with the MCDA (prior- ity no. 2), and develop a trail from the Camden Bridge to 45th Avenue North. 48 DRAFT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Estimation of Costs Related to the Acquisition and Development of North Mississippi Regional Park (dollars in $1,000s) Acquisition (Prioritized)(PHASE) 1 2 3 4 5 BEYOND TOTAL 1. East of Lyndale, For Sale X X X X X 2. MCDA Corridor Easement X X 3. East of Lyndale Ave. X X X X 4. Remaining MCDA Payment X X 5. Waterworks Trail X* X TOTAL X X X X X X 3,350+ (estimate only) *Conditional - See Action 9D page 44. Development (PHASE) 1 2 3 4 5 BEYOND TOTAL 1. I -694 Touchdown & Underpass X X 2. Eliminate B.C. Boat Access X X 3. Roadside Developments X X 4. Construct B.C. Trail X X 5. Construct Mpls. Trail X X X X 6. One Entrance & Rec. Node X* X X 7. Camden Bridge Touchdown X X 8. Upgrade, Improve Boat Access X X 9A. Trail Connection South (west) X X 9B. Camden Bridge Improvements X X 9C. Trail Connection South (east) X X 9D. Waterworks Trail Connection X X TOTAL X X X X X X 3,250 (estimate only) *If the agreement with MCDA allows. TOTAL ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT X X X X X X 6,600+ (estimate only) Note: The duration of each implementation phase is estimated to be 2 -4 years. 49 DRAFT FUNDING AND IMPLEMENTATION Since 1974, the majority of regional park acquisition and development funding has been made through the Metropolitan Council's Regional Recreation Open Space program. The Council revises the capital improvement program for the entire regional system every biennium. Projects outlined in approved master plans for all regional park components are considered for funding on the basis of their contribution to the goals and objectives of the Regional Recreation Open Space Policy Plan. Regional park acquisition and development can also be funded through other sources. Funds available from implementing agency budgets and funding sources solicited by the implementing agencies (such as federal Great River Road funds for part of the development at Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park or the recent solicitation of private funding for work on the Como Regional Park Conservatory) are often used. Currently, regional system capital improvement program project funds are com- mitted through fiscal year (FY) 1987. The $500 appropriated and additional $1.5 million in interest earnings designated for this project in 1985 legis- lation will not be available until sometime during FY 1987 (see Introduction, page 1). Funding beyond FY 1987 is contingent upon several factors, one of which is the development of the next regional biennial capital improvement program (FY 1988 -89). The Council has prepared (as part of its Regional Recreation Open Space Policy Plan) a capital improvement program over the next 5 bienniums (to FY 1996). The legislation which mandated the Council to designate North Mississippi Regional Park (if feasible) was passed in June, 1985, the same time that the most recent Regional Recreation Open Space Policy Plan and 5- biennium capital improvement program was nearing completion. Therefore, the acquisition and development of North Mississippi Regional Park is not included in the current 5 biennium capital improvement program. If a master plan for North Mississippi Regional Park is approved by 1987 it will be eligible for inclusion in the regional system capital improvement program at that time. 50 DRAFT The $2 million designated for this project should be used primarily for top priority acquisition as outlined in this section of the plan. Funds available for the remaining steps of plan implementation will most likely be through the regional grants program. The North Mississippi projects will be considered for funding on the basis of their contribution to the goals and objectives of the Regional Recreation Open Space Policy Plan and the priorities within the entire regional park system. SA3876- PHOPN1 6.13.86 i 51 i APPENDICES i 52 APPENDIX A. NORTH MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL PARK STUDY SCHEDULE Updated, 14.3.86 (Anticipated) Date Action /Steps June 20, 1985 - Legislative bill requiring the Metropolitan Council to designate North Mississippi Regional Park passed. August- September - Study team formed from staff appointments by MPRB, SHRPD and the Anoka County Board. Sept. 2 & Oct.8 - Study team meets, adopts work plan and citizen advisory group structure. Oct. 28 Metropolitan Council staff meet with sponsoring legislators. ' Nov. 19 - Study team meets to consider MPRB proposal involving study team /citizen advisory group change. Dec. 2 Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission approves proposed change including appointment of Commissioner Barbara Johnson as chair of the citizen advisory group. Dec. 3 - Study team informed of commission decision. Deadline for appointments set (Jan. 10, 1986) and next study team meeting planned. Dec. 17 Study team meets. Jan. 9, 1986 Study team meets with Barbara Johnson. Jan. 14-15 Study team conducts two meetings; one with staff liaison group and one with the citizens advisory group. Jan. 23 - Study team meeting. Press release inviting public issued and all residents /owners in study area notified of 1/29 and 2/19 meetings. Jan. 29 - Citizen advisory group /public meeting. Feb. 3 and 13 Two study team meetings. Develop draft between Feb. 3 and March 5 meeting. Feb. 19 Citizen advisory group /public meeting. Feb. 26 Study team meeting. Mail draft or issue at March 5 meeting. March 5 - Citizen advisory group /public meeting. March 7 -12 - Draft mailing to Webber Library, Legislators, etc. March 17 -21 Staff Liaison Group meeting. March 26 & April 16 - Citizen advisory group /public meetings. - Inform public that copies of the final report will be available in May at Webber Library. April 16 -30 Accept input from community policy boards ( resenta- P P Y P Y P tions as needed), various meetings and public; incorporate into draft as appropriate.May 1 - Develop final study /master plan; mail to advisory groups and Webber Library and request acceptance/ adoption by official resolution from MPRB, SHRPD and Anoka County. May 1 -30 Review comments, resolutions.. June 1 -30 Present study /master plan along with planning process and resolutions to Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission, Metropolitan Systems Committee and the Metropolitan Council. 53 APPENDIX B. METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT GUIDE- RECREATION OPEN SPACE CHAPTER REGIONAL PARK AND REGIONAL TRAIL DEFINITIONS Regional Parks Regional parks principally provide diverse resources that support a wide range of outdoor recreation. Y Selection criteria for regional parks include the following: - Sites should contain a diversity of resources, either natural or artificial, in an adequate space. Two hundred to 500 land acres have been found to be sufficient. Although exceptions may be considered, a regional park site should contain a minimum of 100 acres. Access to recreation - quality water bodies is important. Sites should be selected as close as possible to areas of high demand, be adequate in number and distributed generally so as to serve the population of three to five communities. A community is defined as three to five neighborhoods, each containing 4,000 to 5,000 people. - Site selection should also be based on: 1. Recreational needs, as measured by: Council research, location with respect to target populations, and relationships to other system units. 2. Recreational site quality, as measured by: the presence or absence of outstanding resources, the ability to provide a wide range of natural resource- related recreation opportunities, and the ability to meet regional park size limits. 3. Implementation potential, as measured by: site availability, potential for loss of site quality, implementing agency interest, and other local agency and citizen interest. Regional Trail Corridors Regional trail corridors provide for recreation trail activities in linear resources, performing a recreational transportation function connecting and providing access to regional park sites. Selection criteria include the following: - Corridors may follow natural or man -made features to accommodate a variety of recreational travel modes along linear resources of high quality. - Corridors are located where analysis shows high potential usership, generally near major population centers and where they will link metropolitan recreation open space system components. 54 Implementation (development and management) criteria include: - A major direction is to provide safe and enjoyable recreation travel opportunity. - A major direction is to provide multi -mode and multi - season opportunity for such typical recreational trail uses as hiking, biking, ski touring, horseback riding and snowmobiling. Other travel modes may be appropriate. Limited use corridors are possible where physical constraints make a full range of use impossible. - Use should be controlled for three reasons: to stay within carrying capacities, to ensure compatibility of uses with each other and with surroundings, and to provide consistency of trail uses throughout the regional system. - Use by specific mode should begin and end at regional trailhead facilities g 8 , or at comparable trailhead facilities when the trail ends in a state or federal recreation system component or in connections to local trail systems. SA3876 /PHOPNI 55 10L o o a Metropolitan Council APPENDIX C. MN /DOT' CORRESPONDENCE � �+ 300 Matto Square Building - � 011! � Seventh and Robert Streets St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 Py le AW �• F Telephone (612) 291 -6359 r �i E• r February 3, 1986 William Crawford, District Engineer Minnesota Department of Transportation District 5 2055 N. Lilac Drive Golden Valley, MN 55422 Dear Mr. Crawford: I am writing to inform you of a new regional park which is being planned jointly by a study team comprised of staff from the Metropolitan Council, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District. Under the - provisions of the Laws of Minnesota 1985 (see enclosure), the new North Mississippi Regional Park will be situated on both banks of the Mississippi River between the Camden Bridge in northeast Minneapolis to the Interstate 694 bridge in Brooklyn Center - Fridley. The study team is planning to complete their park study /master plan by July 1, 1986 We understand that the I694 bridge is scheduled to be reconstructed beginning Spring, 1986. Project manager Robert Brown will.be involved in the North Mississippi Regional Park planning process as a member of the staff liaison group advising the park plan study team. One of the main functions of the new park will be to provide trail connections to the regional trails and parks in this area. We understand the reconstruction of the 1694 bridge will include a pedestrian trail crossing. This development will be an integral component of overall park development. As this park will be bound on the east by East River Road and the west by Interstate 94, the most feasible trail connections to the north would be as underpasses beneath 1694 on both banks of the river. On the east bank, an underpass would connect Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park with its Islands of Peace segment and also to Rice Creek Regional Trail (which connects to Rice Creek Chain -of -Lakes Park Reserve) and Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park. On the west bank, an underpass would provide access to the Shingle Creek Municipal Trail and the North Hennepin Regional Trail (which connects to several regional parks). . Robert Brown recently informed the study team that there will be some consideration for providing the pedestrian trail crossing on the north lanes (westbound) rather than the south lanes (eastbound). If this arrangement were to provide underpasses beneath the bridge, we would see this as a viable and workable trail access for North Mississippi Regional Park and the related trail connections. An Equal ODoortunity Employer cG - i Thank you for your input thus far into the North Mississippi planning process, and we will look forward to Working with you and Bob as the plan and the I694 project progresses. Should you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me (291 -6403) or Grant Scholen (291 - 6405). Sincerely, Robert E. Nethercut, Manager Parks and Natural Resources Div. REN:db Enclosure cc: Ydke Henry, Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District Dave Torkildson, Anoka County Parks and Recreation 57- APPENDIX D. LETTER TO PROPERTY OWNERS /RESIDEUNTS IN STUDY AREA Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission 300 Metro Square Building Barbara A. Johnson, Chair Seventh and Robert Streets Citizen Advisory Group Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 North Mississippi Regional Park Study 612/291.6401 January 24 1986 Dear Property Owner or Resident: As chair of the citizen advisory group designated to advise a regional park planning study team on a study for a new regional park, I would like to invite you to attend citizen advisory group meetings as they are held over the next few months. The planning study team is comprised of staff from the Metropolitan Council, the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and Anoka County. Under the provisions of Laws of Minnesota 1985 Special Session, Chap. 16, Sec. 5, subd. 2(b), the Metropolitan Council, ...shall, unless not feasible, promptly designate the area on the east -and west banks of the Mississippi river, consisting of the lands northward from the Camden area of the city of Minneapolis to the Interstate 694 corridor, as a regional park. The Hennepin County park reserve district and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board are the operating agencies, with cooperation from the affected units of government... The study team has identified a "study area" for the proposed park which is bound by Interstate 94, the Interstate 694 bridge, East River Road and the Camden Bridge. Tax records indicate that you either own property and /or reside in the study area as described. Please consider attending our citizen advisory group meetings. Members of the study team will be in attendance, and you will be able to learn more about the proposed park, related isues and the planning process. Each citizen advisory group meeting will include an open period for public comment, at which time it is our hope you will ask any questions and voice any concerns related to park planning proposals. The next two citizen advisory group meetings will be held as follows: Wednesday, Jan. 29, 1986 Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1986 3:30 — 5:30 p.m. 7:00 — 9 :00 p.m. Webber Park Community Center Creekview Park Community Center 4400 Dupont Avenue North 5001 Irving Avenue North I look forward to meeting you. Sincerely, d. 9 Barbara A. Johnson, Chair Citizen Advisory Group 5S Established by the Minnesota Legislature as an agency of the ?Metropolitan Council MEMORANDUM TO: Brooklyn Center Mayor and City Council FROM: Park and Recreation Commission DATE: June 19, 1986 SUBJECT: North Mississippi Regional Park At the May 20, 1986 Park and Recreation Commission meeting, the Commission recommended to the City Council that the North Mississippi Regional Park development not violate the City's Comprehensive Plan. In particular, the Commission recommended that the City Council oppose any efforts to use the west side of Lyndale Avenue North as part of the park. Attached are minutes of the May 20, 1986 Commission meeting. P Lpc@ U MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION MAY 20, 1986 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER Chairman Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman Sorenson, Commissioners Manson, Peterson, Bloomstrand, and Skeels. Also present were Councilmember Bill Hawes, Director of Recreation Arnie Mavis, and Recording Secretary Geralyn Barone. Commissioner Propst was not able to attend the meeting this evening. ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARKS COMMITTEE REPORT The Recording Secretary noted that the City Council has approved a grant application to be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for partial funding in 1987 for Entertainment in the Parks. She noted that this is not a substitute for City funds, but an enhancement for one to two events. If the money is not approved, the basic programming will continue. The Director of Recreation pointed out that the funding request is for matching funds, and it is hoped that three events will be scheduled using these funds. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MARCH 18 1986 There was a motion by Commissioner Manson and seconded by Commissioner Skeels to approve the minutes of the March 18, 1986 Park and Recreation Commission meeting. The motion passed. UPDATE ON GOLF COURSE FOR LIONS PARK WEST AREA The Director of Recreation stated that golf course construction is under way, and the City Council has approved the bids for the clubhouse. It is hoped that the clubhouse will be constructed by next spring, and the target date for the golf course opening is May 1, 1988. Councilmember Hawes said the City is waiting for the baseball season to be completed before dismantling the old Little League fields and constructing the new clubhouse. The Director of Recreation noted that the new Little League fields will be in place by next summer. He added that the clubhouse will be winterized, and proceeded to review specific plans for the clubhouse. The Director of Recreation added that a golf course manager should be hired by next summer, and the City will be looking for an expert in golf course maintenance. Chairman Sorenson asked what the salary of the golf course manager will be, and the Director of Recreation said the range will probably 5 -20 -86 -1- be between $30,000 and $35,000 per year. Councilmember Hawes asked if it will be possible to conduct meetings at the clubhouse, and the Director of Recreation responded affirmatively. Chairman Sorenson asked if it will be feasible to make coffee for meetings at the clubhouse, and the Director of Recreation said this is possible. REPORT ON NORTH MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL PARK The Recording Secretary stated that nothing has changed since the last report to the Park and Recreation Commission regarding this item, except that the plan has been modified so that Lyndale Avenue North will not be dead ended. She added that the committee discussing this is still looking at taking the east side of Lyndale by condemnation and buy -out for the park. City staff is requesting the Park and Recreation Commission to review the proposal and confirm the present policy in accordance with the City's comprehensive plan; that is, the west side of Lyndale Avenue North should not be taken for park land. Councilmember Hawes pointed out that the citizens' committee favored using both sides of Lyndale Avenue North for park land, but Metropolitan Council Commissioner Phil Carruthers is lobbying to leave the west side of Lyndale Avenue North as it is. He added that if the City Council also pushes for this, it will be possible to have the west side of Lyndale Avenue North left alone. There was some discussion by the Commission of the entire park area. Commissioner Skeels asked why the citizens' committee wanted to take the west side of Lyndale Avenue North for park land. Councilmember Hawes said that this recommendation came from the Metropolitan Council, and the citizens' committee overwhelmingly voted in favor of taking all houses on both sides. The Committee discussed the current status of homes on the east side of Lyndale Avenue North. There was a motion by Commissioner Peterson and seconded by Commissioner Bloomstrand to recommend to the City Council that the North Mississippi Regional Park should not violate the City's comprehensive plan, and that only the east side of Lyndale Avenue North should be taken for park land. Commissioner Skeels said he agrees with the motion, but feels uncomfortable voting on this without first hand knowledge of the situation. He asked that since Lyndale Avenue North will not be dead ended, if there is another reason to leave the west side alone. Councilmember Hawes pointed out that dead ending the street would cause problems for emergency vehicles. Chairman Sorenson said his main concern is to make sure that there is enough land to put pedestrian and bike paths on the east side of Lyndale Avenue North without erosion problems. Both Councilmember Hawes and the Director of Recreation said there is enough land for this. Councilmember Hawes pointed out that a security fence will be built around the pumping station and there will still be enough room for paths in this area. The Director of Recreation noted that the boat launch will be orT the east side of the river. 5 -20 -86 -2- Upon vote being taken o g n the foregoing g ing motion, the motion passed unanimously. YEAR 2000 ASSIGNMENTS The Commission reviewed a City map indicating the areas noted in the Year 2000 Report for review by the Commission, including Kylawn Preserve, North Twin Lake, and the North Twin Lake peninsula and island. The Recording Secretary noted that it had been suggested that these locations be toured this summer by the Commission and any suggestions or recommendations can be discussed at the first meeting in the fall. The Commission will meet again on June 24, 1986 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Then a tour will be made of the areas in question, and possibly the golf course if time permits. SKATING RINKS USAGE REPORT The Commission reviewed the counts for usage of the skating rinks during the 1985 -86 winter season. The Director of Recreation recommended that the status quo be continued for one additional year. Chairman Sorenson asked if there will be a walk - across over T.H. 252 so people on the east side of the highway can access Evergreen Park. Councilmember Hawes stated that this does not appear in the plans at this time. GENERAL DISCUSSION Commissioner Skeels requested information on capital improvement Project No. 56, and the Recording Secretary stated that a report will be submitted for r the September meeting. g The Commission discussed problems with vandalism in the parks, and the Director of Recreation noted that a separate flyer was included with the City Manager's Newsletter. Chairman Sorenson pointed out problems at several area parks, and the Commission proceeded to discuss general maintenance of the parks. The Director of Recreation said that if there are any specific problems, Commission members should contact him and an attempt at resolution will be made. Chairman Sorenson noted some problem areas at Willow Lane, Freeway, and West Palmer Lake parks. There was some discussion on the distribution of the City Manager's Newsletter, and some Commission members said they did not receive the most recent newsletter. Chairman Sorenson noted that there is one vacancy on the Park and Recreation Commission, either from the Northwest area or as a member -at- large. 5 -20 -86 -3- ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Bloomstrand and seconded by Commissioner Manson to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Commission meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m Chairman 5 -20 -86 -4- MEMORANDUM TO: Ronald A. Warren, Director of Planning and Inspection FROM: Gary Shallcross, Planner SUBJECT: Performance Guarantees DATE: June 19, 1986 The following performance guarantees are recommended for release: 1. Brooklyn Center Service 6849 Brooklyn Boulevard Planning Commission Application No. 84020 Amount of Guarantee - $ 20,000 bond Obligor - Petroleum Maintenance Company This guarantee was authorized for reduction on May 5, 1986. At that time, the viability of some of the landscaping seemed questionable. A reduction was recommended because the obligor sought some change. Two coniferous trees have been planted at the northwest corner of the site rather than a single shade tree. This change seems acceptable. All landscaping is now alive having survived one winter. Recommend total release. 2. Quick Lube 6806 Brooklyn Boulevard Planning Commission Application No. 8+038 Amount of Guarantee - $ 6,500 letter of credit Obligor - Thomas G. Cook All required site improvements have been installed. Landscaping has survived at least one winter. Recommend total release. Approve Ronal A. Warren, Director of Planning and Inspection Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT WHEREAS, representatives of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center (HRA) and the City of Brooklyn Center (City) have presented to the City a proposed agreement entitled: "Contract for Private Development" by and between the HRA, the City and Earle Brown Commons Partnership; and WHEREAS, the City has reviewed such agreement and the project proposed therein and finds that the same are appropriate and in furtherance of the Earle Brown Farm Redevelopment District. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center as follows: 1. The proposed Contract for Private Development is hereby approved subject to the review and approval of bond counsel. 2. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute such contract in the name of and on behalf of the City. 3. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to take such steps as are necessary to carry out the objectives of the City thereunder, including the execution of all deeds and conveyances required to be made by the City pursuant to the terms of the Contract. Date Mayor ATTEST: Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. qb Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAN LAYOUT FOR I694 WHEREAS, the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation has prepared a preliminary layout for the improvement of a part of Trunk Highway Number 393 renumbered as Trunk Highway No. 694 within the corporate limits of the City of Brooklyn Center, from T.H. 152 to East Corp limits; and seeks the approval thereof; and WHEREAS, said preliminary layouts are on file in the Office of the Department of Transportation, Saint Paul, Minnesota, being marked, labeled, and identified as Layout No. 16, S.P. 0285 -47 (694 =393) from T.H. 152 to T.H. 35W: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that said preliminary layouts for the improvement of said Trunk Highway with the corporate limits be and hereby are approved. Date Mayor ATTEST: Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. II I I V CITY 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY B OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 TELEPHONE 561 -5440 C ENTER EMERGENCY - POLICE - FIRE 911 TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager FROM: Sy Knapp, Director of Public Works DATE: June 19, 1986 RE: MNDOT Plan Revisions for Improvement of I694 Between Brooklyn Boulevard and I35W On December 17, 1984 the City Council approved a preliminary plan layout for improvement of I694 between T.H. 100 and I35W. That plan provided for the reconstruction of I694 so as to provide three through lanes in each direction. In addition, the plan provided for reconstruction of the required merge lanes, turn lanes, acceleration and deceleration lanes. In addition, the City Council also adopted Resolution No. 84 -194 (copy attached) in which the City requested MNDOT to incorporate two additional design features: 1. to redesign the exist ramp from Westbound I694 to Northbound T.H. 252 so as to facilitate the ability of vehicles to make a left turn at 66th Avenue North; 2. the addition of a pedestrian/bicycle trail facility to the I694 bridge across the Mississippi River. Regarding the specific requests made by the City in that Resolution: 1. City staff has worked with MNDOT staff in an attempt to develop a feasible solution to the left turn problem at 66th Avenue North. Numerous alternative layouts were developed in an attempt to resolve this problem. Each of the alternative solutions which were developed created a new problem, and all of the alternatives developed required extensive right of way acquisition and high cost construction. Accordingly, it is our opinion that there is no cost effective solution to this problem. 2. At our request MNDOT did conduct a feasibility study for a bicycle/ pedestrian trail facility to the I694 bridge. The feasibility study indicated that the addition of such a facility was feasible and the revised plans now include the proposed construction of such a facility. "174 Sameavc mau �., June 19, 1986 Page 2 Revised Preliminary Plan Layout MNDOT has now prepared a revised preliminary layout plan and has submitted that plan to the City with a request for municipal approval. This revised plan includes numerous changes including the following: 1. The plan includes the provision for the pedestrian/bicycle facility on the Mississippi River bridge as noted above. 2. The plan provides for extension of the project to Brooklyn Boulevard (County Road 152) so as to provide three through lanes in each direction from County Road 152 to I35W. 3. The plan provides for the construction of additional auxiliary lanes which will reduce the conflicts resulting from the crossover and merging of Eastbound traffic to the Northbound T.H. 252 exit ramp. This new plan includes a complex system of lane changes between Brooklyn Boulevard and T.H. 252. However, it is the City staff's evaluation that these changes will dramatically improve the level of service and the safety conditions on this section of I694. 4. To allow the addition of the auxiliary lanes noted above it will be necessary for MNDOT to replace the existing bridge at Xerxes Avenue with a new, longer bridge. In addition to being longer, the new bridge will also be wider so as to accommodate pedestrian and bicycle traffic on both sides of the bridge. 5. In the Northwest quadrant of the I694 /T.H. 252 interchange a new "loop braid" bridge and ramp system (copy attached) will be developed. It is the City staff's analysis that this new configuration will substantially reduce the number of conflicts in this area. After reviewing the revised plan layout City staff has concluded that the revised plan represents a significant improvement over the previously proposed plan and it is our opinion that this plan provides for a significant improvement in the level of service and in the safety characteristics of I694. MNDOT proposes to start construction of this project in 1988 (following the completion of the T.H. 252/610 facility) and to complete the project by 1990. Mr. Bob Brown from MNDOT will attend the June 23rd City Council meeting to present and review the plan in detail with the City Council. 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PC 1279 68. ul 15 r R w METERS \ F t 7' R 0 \,^ RAMP ; \ APT 3P0T 28 2 L 2.66 \ M� g.�.68,61= '\ PTA$ Member Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 84 -194 REQUESTING THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INCORPORATE CERTAIN DESIGN FEATURES INTO CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 694 BETWEEN T.H. 100 AND I -35W WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center has this date adopted a resolution approving the preliminary layout plan for the improvement of Interstate Highway 694 from T.H. 100 to I -35W; and WHEREAS the City Council wishes to assure that detailed construction plans to be developed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the project will contain certain design features to assure (1) the proper and safe operation of that facility, (2) its integration with the Comprehensive Plan for the City and (3) coordination with the needs and plans of adjoining municipalities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center that the City of Brooklyn Center hereby requests D to incorporate the following design features into the construction plans for said improvement: _ 1. redesign of the exit ramp from Westbound I -694 to Northbound I T.H. 252 to facilitate the the ability of vehicles to make a left turn at 66th Avenue North 2 the addition of a pedestrian/bicycle trail facility to the I -694 bridge across the Tississippi River. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: 1. that Brooklyn Center staff is hereby authorized and directed to compile supporting data for these requests and to submit such data to MN /DOT; and 2. that the Hennepin County Park Reserve District, the Anoka County Park Board and the Fridley City Council are hereby requested to support Brooklyn Center's request for installation of a trail facility on the Mississippi River bridge. December 17, 1984 XL, Date Mayor ATTEST: C er RESOLUTION NO. 84 -194 r The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Gene Lhotka , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the same: none whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. qd' Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE BUILDINGS (PROJECT NO. 1985 -23, PHASE II, CONTRACT 1986 -K) WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for Improvement Project No. 1985 -23, Phase II, Contract 1986 -K bids were received, opened and tabulated by the City Clerk and City Engineer on the 12th day of June, 1986. Said bids were as follows: Add Alternate Bidder Base Bid G -1 TCM Construction, Inc. $ 443,683.00 $ 18,270.00 Antco Construction, Co. 451,950.00 27,500.00 Great River Construction, Inc. 454,900.00 19,900.00 David N. Volkman Construction 478,700.00 19,900.00 Kloster Madsen, Inc. 503,000.00 19,406.00 Morcon Construction, Inc. 508,307.00 14,000.00 AND, WHEREAS, all bids received were substantially higher than the project architect's estimate of cost ($299,000.00): NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center that: 1. All bids received for said project are hereby rejected. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to return forthwith to all bidders the deposits made with their bids. 2. Brauer and Associates, Inc. Ltd., the project architect are hereby authorized and directed to revise the plans and specifications for this improvement so as to develop a project which complies to the established project budget. 3. Upon completion of the revised plans and specifications, the City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted at least twice in the official newspaper an advertisement for bids upon the making of such improvement under such revised and plans and specifications. The advertisement shall comply to the Uniform Municipal Contracting Law, M.S.A. Section 471, and shall state that no bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk and accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier's check, bid bond, or certified check payable to the City for 5% of the amount of such bid. RESOLUTION NO. Date Mayor ATTEST: Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. I CITY 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY OF B:FROOKLYN BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 TELEPHONE 561 -5440 C ENTER EMERGENCY- POLICE - FIRE 911 TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager FROM: Sy Knapp, Director of Public Works DATE: June 19, 1986 RE: Bids for Centerbrook Golf Course Buildings On June 12, 1986 bids were received and opened for the construction of the clubhouse at the Centerbrook Golf Course and for construction of the buildings and structures at the Little League facility. As shown on the attached resolution all bids were approximately 50% higher than the $299,000 estimate developed by the project architect. During the past week we have held two conferences with the project architect. As a result of those conferences the architect has submitted a report (copy attached) in which he estimates that the cost for a redesigned building can be reduced to $340,000 "including the sewage grinding equipment ". Analysis of this report indicates that the cost savings are accomplished primarily through the following major design changes: 1. Reduction in the size of the clubhouse from 58 feet x 58 feet (3,364 square feet) to 50 feet x 50 feet (2,500 square feet). The preliminary plan layout for the downscaled building which is attached to the architect's report is being revised and a revised copy will be submitted at the City Council meeting. 2. The structural design and architectural treatment for the building will be substantially changed by using a more lightweight construction resulting in a cost savings on piling of approximately $35,000 and substantial additional cost savings in the construction of the superstructure. I have asked the architect to submit elevation sketches showing the difference between the two designs. These will be submitted at the City Council meeting. 3. The roof overhang is being reduced from 7 feet to 5 feet and the outside deck is being eliminated from the proposal. 4. The concession building, dugouts and P.A. booth for the little league fields will be redesigned to provide for a simplified structural system and the exterior surface will be changed from brick to concrete breakoff block. "74 Soacctlri cg June 19, 1986 Page 2 5. Numerous other changes will be made to reduce costs while maintaining an acceptable quality. As noted above the architect's current $340,000 estimate includes the installation of sewage grinding equipment. If this equipment is installed it is estimated that approximately $20,000 can be saved in the construction of a force main sewer instead of a gravity sewer as currently provided within the general golf course construction project. Additional information is needed and will be developed during the next 1 to 2 weeks to assure that a proper decision is made regarding this action. In addition, we are reviewing the design of the water service main which services the clubhouse. If alternative designs prove to be technically acceptable there is a possibility of an additional $7,000 to $15,000 cost savings. Again, these alternates will be reviewed in detail within the next 1 to 2 weeks. The downscaled plan still provides for installation of an air conditioning system in the clubhouse building. It is estimated that costs could be reduced by $5,000 to $7,000 if the air conditioning unit is deleted from the project, while retaining the ability to add such a unit in the future. The revised plan calls for the use of asphalt shingles on the roofs of all of the structures. It is recommended that the new specifications provide for an add alternative for use of metal roofs in lieu of the shingle roof. The estimated additional cost for metal roofs is $15,000. It is staff's opinion that this differential cost can easily be justified in long term costs savings. However, we recommend that alternative bids be taken so that a choice can be made at the time that new bids are considered by the Council. In summary, it is our opinion that redesign of the buildings as described above will result in a substantial reduction in the cost of the project, while still assuring that the proposed facilities are adequate, functional and attractive while still having low operation and maintenance costs. The project architects have agreed that it is their responsibility to revise the plans and specifications so as to reduce the cost of the project, with no additional design fees. Accordingly, we recommend that all bids be rejected, that the architect be authorized and directed to revise the plans and specifications, and that new bids be taken on the basis of those revised plans and specifications. Respectfully submitted, Sy Knapp Director of Public Works SK:jn June 18, 1986 Mr. Sy Knapp Public Works Director 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Re: Brooklyn Center Par 3 Golf Course Brooklyn Center, MN Comm. #2951 Dear Sir: In accordance with our conversation last Thursday, I am submitting the following list of proposed changes for your review and approval. Clubhouse In reviewing the original directive dated July 23, 1985, concerning the space allocations, I find it is possible to reduce the size to the 2,500 sq.ft. suggested and still keep within the basic sizes for the functions indicated. I have listed below the excerpt from that letter, showing the sizes originally programmed and the sizes now shown on a revised drawing of the clubhouse. You will note that the original program did not specifically specify Cart Storage; I assume that this was initially a part of the overall general storage program. Program Function Original Current Entrance 100 120 Food Machine Area 150 195 Restrooms - Men 120 138 Restrooms - Women 120 138 Utility 50 87 Storage Room 160 112 Office 120 150 Golf Shop 250 Control Area 40 210 Eating Area 1,140 886 HVAC 84 Cart Storage 150 Walls & Circulation @ 10% 150 230 2,500 2,500 _ ®A�_ . Irv. I� 1`�7 r ■ I:�I■�I— ��/�1.�I�r..�■I�_i.r�� >• Z�] [=�7 `�11 VA I. I LWI ■ 1 1 w LW I ►W 1 ■ ww,&—T J l� I ■ ��I l -1 W 1 2 .'■ 1 ■ \� �C(•I�I\I�}.'f[:1�■ ►� /I\ l9 Well fall [! WANT= elm (= ;Ifi7. 1110 (.(41441=3.'1(:a VfAHL /ON l� iil��is:r:v:�ts w�ewwr In addition to the size change for the Clubhouse, the following items would modify the structural and mechanical systems, as well as the materials used. 1. Eliminate the concrete column piers in the building and rely on a continuous loading around the perimeter. 2. Provide a trussed rafter system with a flat ceiling throughout the building, with the overhang reduced 2' but the roof pitch remaining the same, with shingles as a Base Bid. 3. Provide R -27 blown -in insulation directly over a fire -taped ceiling at the lower court truss level. 4. Remove all brick from the interior of the building and replace with wood siding. 5. Eliminate the covered deck over the southwest corner of the building, as well as the indentation for the main entrance, to simplify foundation construction. 6. Remove the concealed gutter system over entrances and provide a roof diverter instead. 7. Sprinkling will remain the same, with a wet system down and a dry system for the attic area. 8. Cut one unit from the HUAC system which was largely provided to meet the summertime demand for air conditioning. 9. Provide a sewage grinder in the building to eliminate the necessity for the pile supported sanitary from the building. 10. Although we have made no changes in the sanitary requirements for the Food Prep area, we would certainly ask you to consider a totally vending machine operatio t o eliminate the necessity of these pieces of equipmen / Concession Building The Concession Building will remain the size as shown on original drawings and only the following modifications would be made to the structural, mechanical and material specifications. 1. Provide a continuous foundation and remove the columns from this building also. 2. Provide a cored slab floor to clear span the area, thus eliminating any interior piles or columns, also using a clear span wood frame truss system as shown on original drawings. 3. Change the exterior structural surface from brick to concrete break -off block, 8" thickness. 4. Remove the concealed gutter sections over the concession windows and provide diverters in the roof. 5. In .�.� li + + eu of the -up ,, . ,, a 1 , concession windows, provide V overhead doors; r'e'd du h �'w indews to two 'rather — than —+ �hre . T4 6. Omit cabinetwork shown on plans and provide only the handwashing sink and the three - compartment skullery sink. 7. Move the drain pit to the outside of the building in conjunction to a shut -off below grade. Dugouts and P.A. Booth No change is anticipated in the size or plan of these two items. Only the following changes would be made in materials. 1. Use concrete break -off block for both P.A. and Dugout units. 2. Use shingles on the roof in lieu of glassboard. 3. Eliminate glassboard as a surface on the underside of the roof area. In addition to the changes listed above, it is assumed that these contracts could be awarded on all three units simultaneously and no staggered scheduling would be requested of the successful contractor. Based on these modifications, we feel we can maintain a budget of $340,000, including the sewage grinding equipment. Very truly yours, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GROUP, INC. Rochester Office Willis E. Schellberg, IA X7 WES:dd v sq 51 , / rs T I LIT! LIT 1 - 6 ,� . i c` e v o 1 - t �o ! 0 eoo i q0 1 Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED UNDER WEST FIRE STATION HVAC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1985 -25 WHEREAS, pursuant to written proposal signed with the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Hovde Plumbing and Heating, Inc. has satisfactorily completed the following improvement in accordance with said proposal: WEST FIRE STATION HVAC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1985 -25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that: 1. The work completed under said proposal is accepted and approved according to the following schedule: As Approved Final Amount Original Proposal $ 14,610.00 $ 14,610.00 2. The value of work performed is equal to the original contract. 3. It is hereby directed that final payment be made on said proposal, taking the Contractor's receipt in full. The total amount to be paid for said improvement under said contract shall be $14,610.00. Date Mayor ATTEST: Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 9 Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED UNDER GRANDVIEW PARK LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1986 -11 WHEREAS, pursuant to written proposal signed with the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Thompson Lightning Protection, Inc. has satisfactorily completed the following improvement in accordance with said proposal: GRANDVIEW PARK LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1986 -11 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that: 1. The work completed under said proposal is accepted and approved according to the following schedule: As Approved Final Amount Original Contract $11,250.00 $11,250.00 2. The value of work performed is equal to the original proposal. 3. It is hereby directed that final payment be made on said proposal, taking the Contractor's receipt in full. The total amount to be paid for said improvement under said contract shall be $11,250.00. Date Mayor ATTEST: Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS FOR 1985 DISEASED SHADE TREE REMOVAL COSTS NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota: 1. A hearing shall be held on the 14th day of July, 1986, in the City Hall at 8:00 P.M. to pass upon the proposed assessments for the following charges: 1985 Diseased Shade Tree Removal Costs 2. The City Clerk with the assistance of the City Engineer, shall forthwith prepare assessment rolls for the above charges, and shall keep them on file and open to inspection by any interested persons. 3. The City Clerk is directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the proposed assessment to be published once in the official newspaper at least two weeks prior to the hearing. 4. The City Clerk shall cause mailed notice to be given to the owner of each parcel described in such assessment rolls not less than two weeks prior to the hearing. Date Mayor ATTEST: Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 1955 TREE REMOVALS ASSESSED FOR 5 YEARS CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER MUNIC MUNIC CODE NO. 22 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATION ROLLS PAGE 1 OF 1 LEVY PROJECT PROPERTY ADDN. TOTAL I PROPERTY ASSESSED OWNER Address Name LEVY NO. NO. IDENTIFICATION NO. NO. PRINCIPAL LOT BLOCK UNITS Addition /Le al Description N0. g P Mailing Address 01- 118 -21 -22 °0066 89621 $463.25 10 EDWIN E. NELSON'S 3RD ADDITION JEROLD & PATRICIA PAYNE 6015 FREMONT AVENUE NORTH 6015 FREMONT AVENUE NORTH BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55430 03- 118 -21 -42 -0013 89665 $495.02 2 7 PEARSON'S NORTHPORT 1ST ADDITION DANIEL & DEBORAH DRURY 5648 NORTHPORT DRIVE 5648 NORTHPORT DRIVE BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55429 33- 119 -21 -41 -0013 89245 $374.96 13 1 BERGSTROM'S LYNSIDE MANOR JAMES & MARGUERITE MILLER 6324 ORCHARD AVENUE NORTH 6324 ORCHARD AVENUE NORTH BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55429 34- 119 -21 -24 -0051 1791 $312.83 2 1 HAMM'S ADDITION FINANCIAL REAL ESTATE CONSULTANTS, INC. 6501 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD 6040 EARLE BROWN DRIVE, SUITE 220 BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55430 CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER MUNIC CODE NO. 22 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATION ROLLS PAGE 2 OF 2 PROPERTY ASSESSED OWNER LEVY PROJECT PROPERTY ADDN. TOTAL Address Name NO. NO. IDENTIFICATION NO. NO. PRINCIPAL LOT BLOCK UNITS Addition /Legal Description Mailing Address 03-118 -21 -42 -0030 88529 $284.08 B REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 1547 UHDE /NELSON, INC. 5607 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD 3825 - 85TH AVENUE NORTH BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55443 10- 118 -21 -21 -0035 90080 $92.22 1 4 TWIN LAKE WOODS ADDITION HARRY C BUECHNER 5261 EAST TWIN LAKE BOULEVARD 5261 EAST TWIN LAKE BOULEVARD BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55429 10- 118 -21 -21 -0043 90080 $284.08 8 4 TWIN LAKE WOODS ADDITION ROBERT P 5 CATHERINE A LORVICK 5205 EAST TWIN LAKE BOULEVARD 5205 EAST TWIN LAKE BOULEVARD BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55429 27- 119 -21 -42 -0033 89663 $238.50 9 1 PALMER LAKE TERRACE 2ND ADDITION JAMES K MOSSER 3606 WOODBINE LANE 3606 WOODBINE LANE BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55429 34- 119 -21 -24 -0011 89635 $283.02 4 1 NORTHGATE ADDITION GREGORY J BLAZEK 6515 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD 6515 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55429 I CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, will meet at the City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, on Monday, July 14, 1986, at 8:00 P.M., local time, to hear and pass upon all objections, if any, to the proposed assessments for the following improvements: 1985 DISEASED SHADE TREE REMOVAL COSTS It is proposed to assess the cost of diseased shade tree removal to those tracts or parcels where trees were removed during 1985 by written agreement with the property owner or by order of the City Tree Inspector pursuant to City Ordinances, Section 19 -1501 through 19 -1506. PROCEDURAL INFORMATION These assessments are now on file in the office of the City Clerk and open to public inspection. Written or oral objections to the proposed assessments will be considered at this meeting, but the City Council may consider any objection to the amount of a proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting upon such further notice to the affected property owners as it deems advisable. If an assessment is contested or there is an adjourned hearing, the following procedure will be followed: 1. The City will present its case first by calling witnesses who may testify by narrative or by examination, and by the introduction of exhibits. After each witness has testified, the contesting party will be allowed to ask questions. This procedure will be repeated with each witness until neither side has further questions. 2. After the City has presented all its evidence, the objector may call witnesses or present such testimony as the objector desires. The same procedure for questioning of the City's witnesses will be followed with the objector's witnesses. 3. The objector may be represented by counsel. 4. Minnesota rules of evidence will not be strictly applied; however, they may be considered and argued to the council as to the weight of items of evidence or testimony presented to the council. 5. The entire proceedings will be tape- recorded. 6. At the close of presentation of evidence, the objector may make a final presentation to the council based on the evidence and the law. No new evidence may be presented at this point. An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or Clerk of the City within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court within ten days after service upon the Mayor or Clerk. No such appeal as to the amount of an assessment as to a specific parcel of land may be made unless the owner has either filed a signed written objection to that assessment with the City Clerk prior to the hearing or has presented the written objection to the presiding officer at the hearing. PROCEDURAL INFORMATION FOR DEFERRED ASSESSMENTS Under Minnesota Statutes, Section 435.193 to 435.195, the City Council may, in its discretion, defer the payment of this special assessment for any homestead property owned by a person 65 years of age or older, or by a person retired due to permanent and total disability for whom it would be a hardship to make payment. The City Council has established the following qualifying conditions for applicants for deferred payment of special assessments: 1. Applicant must be 65 years of age or older, or retired due to permanent and total disability. 2. The applicant's annual income shall not exceed $17,400. 3. The aggregate total of previous special assessment installments plus the first year installment of the current levy must exceed two (2) percent of the applicant's annual income. The applicant will be required to pay up to two (2) percent of their annual income toward the special assessment, any excess can be deferred. When deferment of a special assessment terminates, for any reason provided in the law, all amounts accumulated plus applicable interest become due. Further information regarding deferred assessments and application forms are available at the City Clerk's office. IMPORTANT NOTE: TO QUALIFY FOR DEFERMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, APPLICATION MUST BE FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK PRIOR TO JULY 5, 1986. Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance. Please contact the Personnel Coordinator at 561 -5440 to make arrangements. r !ri D. K. Weeks City Clerk By order of the City Council Published in the Brooklyn Center Post on June 26th, 1986. Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN METROPOLITAN CLINIC OF COUNSELING, INC. AND THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that: 1. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Metropolitan Clinic of Counseling, Inc. to provide an Employee Assistance Program for permanent full -time City employees and their dependents and household members. 2. The cost of the Employee Assistance Program shall not exceed $1,875 for the 1986 -1987 contract period. • Date Mayor ATTEST: Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. MEMORANDUM TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager FROM: Geralyn R. Barone, Personnel Coordinator" DATE: June 19, 1986 SUBJECT: Employee Assistance Program In 1977 the Brooklyn Center City Council adopted a "Statement of Policy for the Employee Assistance Program ". The policy (attached) established a program in Brooklyn Center and defines the purpose of the program. The policy established a procedure whereby employees experiencing chemical, financial, marital or other problems which could affect job performance, could voluntarily seek professional diagnostic and referral services. When Possible, employee benefits, such as sick leave, hospitalization, etc. can be used for treatment or counseling. All contact with the diagnostic and referral service is confidential. One other option available under the program is a supervisory referral, in contrast to the self referral, under which the employee voluntarily uses the service; under a supervisory referral, a supervisor may refer an employee to the diagnostic and referral service if job performance is affected. The City Council selected the Metropolitan Clinic of Counseling, Inc., now part of Cromer Management Inc., to provide diagnostic and referral services under the City's program. The service is provided through an annual contract paid by the City and there is no direct charge to employees. If an employee is referred to some form of treatment and the employee chooses to participate in the recommended treatment, such cost is assumed by the employee or his or her medical insurance coverage. COST OF PROGRAM The Metropolitan Clinic of Counseling (Cromer Management Inc.) offers a fee schedule to public sector employers which is based on a utilization rate of the program. Private sector employers are charged a flat rate. Essentially the cost of a program with a utilization rate increases as usage increases. The past cost of the program and the utilization rates are shown in the following table: CONTRACT PERIOD COST TO CITY UTILIZATION RATE 1977 -1978 $119 (City information not received a available 90% reim- bursement from State of MN) 1978 -1979 $605 (50% information not reimburse- available ment from State) -2- CONTRACT PERIOD COST TO CITY UTILIZATION RATE 1979 -1980 $1,020 4.3% 1980 -1981 $1,476 7.3% 1982 -1983 $ 854 less than 1% 1983 -1984 $1,457.50 4.8% 1984 -1985 $1,166.25 3.2% 1985 -1986 $1,250 3.2% The fee schedule for the 1986 -1987 period will remain as it was for the 1985- 1986 period, and is as follows: Base retainer fee $7.50 x 125 = $937.50 (0 - 3% utilization) UTILIZATION FEE 3.01 - 4% usage $10.00 /employee = $1,250.00 4.01 - 5% usage $12.50 /employee = $1,562.50 5.01 - 6% usage $15.00 /employee = $1,875.00 6.00% or more = Maximum Fee $15.00 /employee = $1,875.00 Maximum cost of the program will not exceed $1,875.00 HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS The services to employees provided by the Employee Assistance Program include an assessment of the problem and its severity, the development of an individualized treatment plan, assistance in obtaining appropriate and effective treatment and follow up to review the treatment results. If the employee and the employee assistance counselor decide that further professional treatment is advisable, the cost of future treatment will be the responsibility of the employee or his or her insurance provider. A confidential summary report of the 1985 -1986 contract period is attached to this memorandum. An addition to the services offered by this Employee Assistance Program are a series of seminars which can be offered to employees at no charge to the City. Current seminar topics include stress management, physical fitness, building healthy relationships, and nutrition basics. RECOMMENDATION During the 1982 -1983 contract period the program was used by only one employee. As a result the City Council requested that the utilization of the program be monitored for the 1983 -1984 contract period. The utilization had increased substantially for the 1983 -1984 contract period, and the level of use has been maintained since then. Therefore, the staff is recommending renewal of the Employee Assistance Program through Cromer Management Inc. STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN METROPOLITAN CLINIC OF COUNSELING, INC. AND CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER This agreement is for the period July 1, 1986 to June 30, 1987. In this agreement the term EMPLOYER refers to City of Brooklyn Center and MCC refers to Metropolitan Clinic of Counseling, Inc. 1. SERVICES. Metropolitan Clinic of Counseling (MCC), an affiliated company of Cromer Management, has agreed to provide diagnostic services (problem assessment and initial counseling) and referral services (motivational counseling, referral to competent care and follow —up) to all employees of the EMPLOYER, to the employee's dependents and household members. 2. SERVICE AVAILABILITY. Diagnostic and referral services will be available from any of the Metropolitan Clinic of Counseling's seven office locations in the Minneapolis —St. Paul metropolitan area. Emergency and after —hours calls will be responded to by a professional staff member on a 24 —hour daily basis. 3. ADDITIONAL SERVICES. MCC agrees to periodically provide to the EMPLOYER brochures aimed at maintaining employee awareness. MCC agrees to periodically provide to the EMPLOYER a statistical report regarding utilization of the services. 4. EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES. To assure adequate acceptability and utilization of these diagnostic and referral services, the EMPLOYER agrees to participate in program exposure and employee education of the services available. Mailings to employees shall be the expense of the EMPLOYER. The EMPLOYER agrees to provide a list of names of employees covered under this program. The EMPLOYER agrees to provide MCC with a copy of its current hospitalization and health insurance policies which are relevant. 5. FEE. The base retainer fee for the agreement period is $937.50. The base retainer fee is based upon the per employee rate of $7.50++ for 125 employees. The base retainer fee will cover all diagnostic and referral services up to a 3.00% annual utilization. The utilization fee will be billed for each one percent or portion thereof increase in the utilization above that covered in the base retainer fee, in accordance with the following retainer schedule: Base Retainer Fee: $7.50 /employee = $937.50 (0 -3.00% usage) Utilization fee 3.01 — 4.00% usage $10.00 /employee = $1,250.00 4.01 — 5.00% usage $12.50 /employee = $1,562.50 5.01 — 6.00$ $15.00 /employee = $1,875.00 6.00% or more = Maximum Fee $15.00 /employee = $1,875.00 Submission of an invoice for the utilization fee will be made, at Cromer's discretion, when it is ascertained that the annual utilization will be within any of the listed utilization categories or at the conclusion of the contract period. The retainer fee will be payable within thirty (30) days of the date on an invoice from Cromer. Delinquent accounts will accumulate interest charges at the rate of 1 1/2$ per month (18S annu y). fAt — TOPOLITAN ' CL19WOF NSELIN , INC. TE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DATE Statement of Policy Employee Assistance Program City of Brooklyn Center The City of Brooklyn Center recognizes.that a wide range of problems, not directly associated with an employee's job responsibilities, can affect job performance. In most cases, the employee will overcome such personal problems independently and the employee's job performance will not be affected. In other cases, usual supervisory assistance or discipline will serve to motivate or guide the employee to solve his or her problems and the employee's job performance will return - to an acceptable level. In some instances, neither the efforts and resources of the employee nor the guidance by the supervisor has the desired effect of resolving the employee's problems. In such cases, unsatisfactory job performance may persist over a period of time, either on a constant or intermittent basis. The City of Brooklyn Center believes it is in the best interest of the employee', the employee's family and the City to provide an employee service which deals with such persistent problems. Beginning June 15, 1977 it is - the policy of the City of Brooklyn Center to handle such employee problems within the following framework: 1. The City of Brooklyn Center is concerned with the health and - well -being of its employees but it has no desire to interfere with employees' private lives. The administration will be concerned with an employee's personal problems only when job performance is adversely affected. or when problems reflect dis- credit on the City. 6 2. This policy applies to all regular full -time employees of the City of Brooklyn Center regardless of their job title or responsibilities. •3. The program is available to families and dependents of employees as well as the employees themselves since it is recognized that problems at home can have an adverse effect on an employee's ability to function while at work. • 4. If employees or their dependents. realize that they have personal problems that may benefit from the assistance provided by the Employee Assistance Program, they are encouraged to seek assistance on their own and will be supported in efforts to do so. S. Participation in the p rogram will not eo� iemployee's ardze an F F g j P - iob security, promotional opportunities, .!or reputation.. Page 2 Statement of Policy , Employee Assistance Program 6. All records and discussions of erso a p n 1 problems will be handled in a confidential manner as are other medical records . Records will be kept by the diagnostic and referral agency and will not become part of the employee's personnel file. 7. Past experience shows that a significant portion of the problems encountered in such programs are related to problems involving the use of alcohol and /or other drugs. It will be a Policy of the City of Brooklyn Center that chemical dependency is P Y generally recognized as a treatable illness and assuming the cooperation of the employee in treatment, will be dealt with as such. 8. When performance problems are not corrected with normal super- visory attention, employees may be referred to assistance to determine if personal problems are causing unsatisfactory per- formance. If performance problems are corrected, no further _ action will be taken. If performance problems persist, the employee will be subject to normal corrective procedures. 9. In cases where it is necessary, employees may be granted sick leave, vacation or unpaid leave of absence for time for treatment or rehabilitation on the _same basis as it is granted for health or disability problems. 10: Employee compliance with the program is strictly voluntary. If an employee is referred to the Em 1 p o ee Assistance e . Program in lieu of other corrective or disciplinary measures and chooses not to participate in the Employee Assistance Pro ram then ' 9 , normal corrective measures will apply . Refusal PP Y Ito participate • cannot be used as evidence to evaluate job performance. 11. There is no charge for the diagnostic and referral services, however, if costs are incurred for rehabilitation services that are not covered by insurance or other benefits, that cost will be the responsibility of the employee. 12. The program is not designed to provide ongoing treatment or counseling, but rather to provide early identification, motivation, and referral to appropriate care- giving resources in order to facilitate the resolution of any serious personal problems the employee might have. 13. This policy does not alter or replace existing administrative Policy or contractual agreements, but serves as an adjunct to assist in their utilization. Metropolitan Clinic of Counseling, Inc. Suite 400 1401 West 76th Street Minneapolis, MN 55423 (612)866 -2901 C Employee Assistance Program Monthly Progress Report for�`�� City of Brooklyn Center Through May 31, 1986 Number of Referred by Self Drug /Alcohol Month Clients Employees Dependents Supervisor Referral Related Jul 85 1 1 0 0 1 0 Aug 85 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sep 85 0 0 0 `0 0 0 Oct 85 0 0 0 0 0 0- Nov 85 0 0 0 0 0 0 -Dee 85 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jan 86 0 0 0 0 0 0 Feb 86 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mar 86 1 1 0 0 1 1 Apr 86 1 1 0 0 1 0 May 86 1 1 0 0 1 1 Year -to -Date 4 4 0 0 4 2 Within the next few days you will be receiving a new supply of promotional brochures. We recommend that you send a brochure to each of your employees either by inserting them into your next payroll distribution or possibly through a mailing to each employee's home. Thank you for your help in promoting the Employee Assistance Program. Please call me if you have any questions. Account fnanager This report is based on information as it is presented by the client's initial telephone call to our office. It is possible that this information will change during the assessment process. The most complete and accurate data will be recorded on our detailed statistical report, prepared at the end of your contract year. METROPOLITAN CLINIC OF COUNSELING EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FEATURES • Program Assessment, referral, and short -term counseling for employees and family members. No predetermined limit on the number of counseling session per client. Training of supervisors (2 hour sessions), orientation of employees (20 minute sessions), and annual update sessions tailored to the needs of your company. Quarterly awareness/ education brochures and posters plus additional promotional tools such as phone stickers and wallet cards. Seminars on topics of wellness, including: stress management, nutrition, fitness, and communications. Consultation with supervisors and management when employees are having performance problems and when strategies and policies related to employee assistance need definition, refinement, and /or implementation. Monthly tally reports and a detailed annual report which summarizes all aspects of program utilization. A single low, fixed fee which covers all services. Ten years of employee assistance program experience. Presently contracted by 85 employers, with a total employee population of over 33,500 members. The vast majority of these companies have utilized our services for at least five years. • Staff A clinical staff of more than 90 mental health and chemical dependency counselors, psychologists and psychiatrists. A crisis team accessible 24 hours per day. All EAP Counselors have a minimum of a Master's Degree, and an extensive background of counseling experience. • Locations Seven Twin Cities locations with daytime, evening and Saturday hours. Located in: St. Louis Park, Blaine, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Center, Burnsville, Downtown St. Paul, and Downtown Minneapolis. Outstate clinics in St. Cloud and Northfield. A statewide and national toll -free 800 number for clients outside the Twin Cities. Assessment and referral services for clients in distant locations through an extensive network of affiliated providers. -over- METROPOLITAN CLINIC OF COUNSELING EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS • To Employees and their Families The most obvious barriers to addressing personal problems are eliminated by providing help which is convenient, free and confidential. Professional services, extensive training, wellness seminars and frequent program reminders help keep personal problems from becoming job performance problems. • To Supervisors and Management Through formal training and informal consultation, supervisors gain a clear understanding of the mechanics of the referral process. They learn the consequences of ignoring employee performance problems or of attempting to be counselors themselves, and adopt instead proven and effective supervisory intervention techniques. • To Company Coordinators Because our program is comprehensive and self sustaining, the responsibilities and efforts of the company coordinator are minimal. We fully accept our responsibility to manage this program, and know that the company coordinator needs complete trust in our ability to do so. Because we thoroughly document program utilization and provide detailed monthly utilization reports, the company coordinator is able to see the actual results of all the training, consultation and promotional activities. In short, we provide both the programs and the tools to measure the effectiveness of these programs. If at any time our reports indicate that we need to provide greater program visibility or other additional services, we are always ready and willing to do so. • To the Company Every company invests substantial time and money in its employees. By maintaining and promoting an effective employee assistance program, a company significantly increases its potential for retaining valued employees. Investments are protected, re- hiring costs are averted. Our program helps keep smaller problems from becoming larger problems and does so in a very affordable manner. Affordable not only due to a low, fixed cost per person, per year, but also because MCC utilizes a cost - sensitive HMO concept to all assessment, counseling and referral services. We are committed to providing the most cost effective and expedient response to personal problems, and are able to do so without sacrificing quality. Finally, when employees know that the company cares enough to provide this kind of help, morale and productivity improve. -over- STRESS MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVE To develop an understanding and appreciation of what stress is, its impact on health, and how to manage stress. INTENDED OUTCOMES By the completion of this session, participants will have: • Defined stress. • Become aware of personal signs of stress. • Identified the relationship between stress and disease. • Evaluated coping skills for managing stress. PHYSICAL FITNESS OBJECTIVE To develop an appreciation and understanding of the relationship between fitness and health. INTENDED OUTCOMES By the completion of this session, participants will have: • Described what it means to be physically fit. • Identified a safe personalized exercise program. • Identified the physiological and psychological benefits of aerobic exercise. • Reviewed a 3 -part exercise program. • Evaluated their present fitness level. BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS OBJECTIVE To improve the participant's ability to enhance and maintain life- giving relationships. INTENDED OUTCOMES By the completion of this session, participants will have: • Identified what they want from a primary relationship. • Identified techniques of good communication. • Identified and practiced the four steps to conflict resolution. • Practiced active listening skills. NUTRITION BASICS OBJECTIVE To develop an appreciation and understanding of the relationship between nutrition and health and the ability to choose food more wisely. INTENDED OUTCOMES By the completion of this session participants will have: • Identified various health problems associated with certain eating patterns in America. • Identified the 7 dietary guidelines for America. • Analyzed their present nutritional status. • Reviewed guidelines for selecting more nutritious food. q/7 Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1986 GENERAL FUND BUDGET WHEREAS, Section 7.09 of the City Charter of the City of Brooklyn Center does provide for a contingency appropriation as a part of the General Fund Budget, and further provides that the contingency appropriation may be transferred to any other appropriation by the City Council; and WHEREAS, an automatic level used by the Engineering Department is in need of repairs and is no longer operational; and WHEREAS, the City Manager and the Director of Public Works have recommended that, because of the high cost of repair, the level be replaced rather then repaired. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center to amend the 1986 General Fund Budget as follows: - Transfer an appropriation of $7145 from the Unallocated Departmental Contingency Account (01- 1 4995- 000 -80) to the Engineering Division Other Equip- ment Capital Outlay Account (01- 1 4552- 000 - 1 41). Date Mayor ATTEST: Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. M E M O R A N D U M TO: Sy Knapp FROM: H. R. Spurrier DATE: May 19, 1986 RE: Equipment Purchase A vital part of our nineteen year old automatic level has major damage. The repair cost will be $485.00 or $697.00 depending upon whether the repair is made with new or used parts. The damaged part is called a compensator. The compensator levels the line of sight. That failure is probably the result of ordinary wear because the damage is the result of metal fatigue. We cannot operate without a level. We are now renting a level for $120.00 per month until we can get our level repaired or replaced. The repair cost above with used parts is $485.00 compared to a new level at $745.00. The principal difference between repair and replacement is the warranty. The repaired compensator would be guaranteed for only thirty days, while a new instrument has a lifetime warranty. Given the potential a nineteen year old instrument has for other wear and damage, I would recommend that our Zeiss level be replaced with a new Lietz -B -2C automatic level. This need is an urgent need, and I would therefore recommend replacement as soon as possible. N ptful submitted, Approved for submittal, rrier Sy Kn p i eer Director of Public Works 1401 GLENWOOD AVENUE • MINNEAPOLIS 55405 • PHONE 374 -1120 TO City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 Attn: Dave Anderson DATE 5/15/86 WE ARE PLEASED TO QUOTE THE FOLLOWING PRICES IN ANSWER TO YOUR INQUIRY OF 561- 5440 1 ea. Lietz B -2C Auto Level $ 795.00 Less trade -in Ziess Ni 2 Auto Level w /damaged compensator -$ 50.00 i TERMS: Net 30 F.O.B. Mpls. PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE PLEASE MENTION THE ABOVE QUOTATION NUMBER WHEN SENDING YOUR ORDER OR MAKING FURTHER INQUIRY. VER "e TRULY YOURS, • INC. BY r John Je r CUSTOMER Iu.�- f r ADDRESS ( v l CUSTOMER'S NUMBER _ t c Y `'c c �� I u ►� Ce-n !by STATE ZIP .) �,� OUR JOB NUMBER E DATE RECD 5Z14 REC t D BY r�wra h TYPE INST ✓ i S E V MODEL S � J9 2 REPAIRED BY hY INSPECTED BY W Z N IV I� GEODESY iv i� 0 : PART NO. I Q'u PARTS AND M HWELLANFOUS REPAIRS i Footscrew Tribra cj Star Plate j Horiz. Circ. Axis Horiz. Circle H. Circ. Cent y (Q H. Clamp H. Slow Motion R. Clamp R. Slo Motion `' Circle Drive V. Circle Axis V. Clamp V Slow Motion Slow Motion Arm i Micrometer Microm. Dr. Tel. Focusing en Tel. Objective Tel. Reticle / Tel. Eyepiece j C1 ( '3 6 j Microscope Mic. Eyepiece o 2 Opt. Plummet Plum. Eyepiece H. Opt. System ! V. Opt. System Ret. Illuminat. H. Elec. 11 lum. V. Elec. Illum. Mirrors lamp Sockets Plate Level Col. Level Bullseye Level Tele. Level Co mpass pnsator MATERIAL Come f Metal-k—oodl ESTIMATE APPROVED AND ACCEPTED LABOR Ba SUB -TOTAL Shippin Case SIGNATUR MATERIAL ANO LABO Tripod NO TAX I I TAXES , f i lit Partl j C�TE SHIPPING CHARGES m 1 Coaiy. — - - -- - ; INSURANCE t I ' - TOTAL ., MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA STUDY SESSION MAY 22, 1986 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission met in study session and was called to order by Chairman George Lucht at 7:41 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman George Lucht, Commissioners Molly Malecki, Carl Sandstrom and Wallace Bernards. Also present were Director of Planning and Inspection Ronald Warren, City Engineer Bo Spurrier, and Planner Gary Shallcross. Chairman Lucht explained that Commissioners Ainas, Nelson and Wallerstedt had called to say that they would be unable to attend and were excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 8, 1986 Motion by Commissioner Sandstrom seconded by Commissioner Bernards to approve the minutes of the May 8, 1986 Planning Commission meeting as submitted. Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Sandstrom and Bernards. Voting against: none. Not voting: Commissioner Malecki. The motion passed. APPLICATION NO. 86023 (Brooklyn Center Baptist Church) Following the Chairman's explanation, the Secretary introduced the first item of business, a request for site and building plan and special use permit approval to construct a fellowship hall /gymnasium addition at the Brooklyn Center Baptist Church, 5840 Humboldt Avenue North. The Secretary reviewed the contents of the staff report (see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 86023 attached). The Secretary added that the means of providing screening of the parking lot would need further review. Chairman Lucht then called on the applicant to speak. Mir. Al Graser, Chairman of the building committee at Brooklyn Center Baptist Church, briefly addressed the Commission. He stated that the site design and building plan had been prepared by Dennis Batty who was unable to attend. He also stated that the church had distributed an invitation to people in the neighborhood and that no one came to a neighborhood meeting the previous Sunday evening. Mr. Graser went on to request temporary curbing along the south edge of the lot. He stated that the church did not need more parking now, but that a future expansion might require additional parking. In answer to questions from Chairman Lucht, Mr. Graser stated that the area for parking lot expansion was fairly large, but that it would not be needed for five to ten years. The Secretary pointed out that the parking lot islands are also bituminous. He stated that the staff have asked for a parking lot plan for the long run so that what is built can be compatible with that plan. The Secretary stated that the City has to have a deadline date for requiring completion of permanent . improvements on the site. He suggested a time limit of three to five years. Commissioner Bernards recommended that the position of the staff be adopted to 5 -22 -86 -1- provide enough quality parking on the site. He referred to an instance when he attended a funeral at the church and had to park across the street at the school. Mr. Graser stated that the church could expand the lot to the south edge of the site now rather than defer that improvement for the future. Chairman Lucht asked to see the potential layout of the site with the future addition. Mr. Graser showed the Planning Commission a concept with a new sanctuary and a new parking lot that would include the southerly portion of the site and the existing parsonage property. There followed further discussion of the parking lot issue. Commissioner Bernards asked whether the addition would be used primarily in the evenings and on weekends. Mr. Graser stated that there would be some use of the facility on Sunday, but that most of the use would be during the week. The Secretary stated that if the applicant were expanding the parking lot, a new plan would be needed which might answer the question of whether the delineators would have to be put in or not. PUBLIC HEARING (Application No. 86023) Chairman Lucht then opened the meeting for a public hearing and asked whether anyone present wished to speak regarding the application. Hearing none, he called for a motion to close the public hearing. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Commissioner Sandstrom seconded by Commissioner Malecki to close the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Bernards commended the church for doing its homework by inviting the neighbors in for a meeting on their own. Chairman Lucht then raised the question of screening the parking lot. Mr. Graser pointed out that there is a reat deal of shrubbery on the site r now and that g Y g putting a fence in p g some locations would require the removal of some shrubs. He stated that the church would add some additional shrubbery in areas that are open. He pointed out the church plans a solid fence adjacent to the apartment building to the east. In response to a question from Chairman Lucht regarding fire sprinklering the building, the Secretary stated that the proposal would be reviewed by the Building Official and that if it were required, it would be required under the State Building Code and not the local Fire Ordinance. He stated that this was a matter to be discussed between the Building Official and the architect as to code interpretation. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 86023 (Brooklyn Center Baptist Church) Motion by Commissioner Sandstrom seconded by Commissioner Malecki to recommend approval of Application No. 86023, subject to the following conditions: 1. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits. 2. Grading, drainage, utility and berming plans are subject to 5 -22 -86 -2- review and approval by the City Engineer, prior to the issuance of permits. 3. A site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted prior to the issuance of permits. 4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. 5. The building is to be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system to meet NFPA standards and shall be connected to a central monitoring device in accordance with Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances if it is determined by the Building Official that fire sprinklering is required by the Building Code. 6. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances. 7. B612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all parking and driving areas. 8. The applicant shall submit an as-built-utility survey of the property prior to release of the performance guarantee. 9. Kitchen plans and equipment schedule are subject to review and approval by the City Sanitarian. 10. The special use permit standards are deemed to be met in this case on the following grounds: a) the proposed use is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. b) there is adequate space on the property to meet City ordinance requirements for parking. c) access is gained off neighborhood collector streets Humboldt Avenue North and 59th Avenue North. 11. No vehicular access to the site shall be allowed from 'the Girard Avenue North cul -de -sac to the south of the site. 12. The permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations. 13. The plans shall be modified to indicate permanent curbing and gutter around parking and driving areas. 14. The plans shall be modified to indicate infill of landscaping to provide thorough screening of the parking lot from adjacent residential properties. 5 -22 -86 -3- Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Malecki, Sandstrom and Bernards. The motion passed. APPLICATION NOS. 86017, 86021 AND 86022 (Twin City Federal) The Secretary then introduced the next three items of business, a request for site and building plan approval to build a four -lane drive -up facility with canopy at the savings and loan at 2950 County Road 10; a request for a variance from Section 35 -700 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow a greenstrip area less than fifteen feet in width; and a request for preliminary R.L.S. approval to resubdivide the Twin City Federal property and the St. Paul Book Stationery property. The Secretary reviewed the contents of the staff reports, beginning with the proposed subdivision and moving on to the site plan and variance request (see Planning Commission Information Sheets for Application Nos. 86017, 86021 and 86022 attached). Chairman Lucht noted that St. Paul Book and Stationery is somewhat deficient in parking, but that this proposed land transfer to Twin City Federal does not affect that deficiency. The Secretary agreed, pointing out that the area is really not useable by the St. Paul Book site. Commissioner Bernards pointed out that four drive -up lanes will be beneficial in handling more traffic only if there are four lanes in operation. He asked whether the applicant was sensitive to traffic concerns. The Secretary explained that the teller to drive -up ratio was one teller for each two lanes. He stated that there are problems with the existing site and that the proposal is hopefully an improvement. Commissioner Bernards suggested that more than the minimum landscaping be provided in return for a greenstrip variance. Chairman Lucht then called on the applicant to speak. Mr. Bob Galush with Twin City Federal explained that the site presently esentl has two p y o lanes and does not work well. He stated that the bank wishes to improve the traffic flow situation on the site by separating the drive-up P g traffic from customers that would P ark and walk in. He stated that the proposed greenstrip is approximately 25' wide at the south end and w 1 a narrows down to about 5 at the north end allowing for approximately a 1 era g pp Y 5 average g greenstrip. He stated people coming southbound on Xerxes Avenue North can make the movement into the westerly most lane and that it is not, therefore, useless. He also stated that a wider area is needed because, during the winter, striping on the pavement cannot be seen. He stated that customers may not realize that they have to move back to the right as they head toward the drive -up lanes. Mr. Galush also stated that the sprinkling system for the building would require a dry system for the drive -up canopy. He stated that this would bean expensive item, but that the bank would comply as required. Commissioner Bernards asked what the hours of operation would be for the drive -up. Mr. Kevin Kuntz of Twin City Federal stated that the hours would be expanded somewhat from their present times to spread the peak traffic over a wider period. Commissioner Bernard asked whether Twin City Federal was sensitive to the problems of traffic potentially being backed up onto Xerxes Avenue North. Mr. Kuntz responded in the affirmative, explaining that Twin City Federal very much wants to serve its customers and not keep them waiting. Mr. Galush also explained further how the drive -up units would work and stated that they had done a superior job of handling customers at a location in Roseville. The City Engineer explained that one reason for the staff recommendation for 5 -22 -86 -4- narrowing the opening to the drive -up lanes and expanding the greenstrip was that the striped lanes are really too narrow for cars making a turning movement to line up into the lanes. He stated that as cars are turning they will take up more room as they get oriented to the lane they wish to drive into. And so there are not four lanes at the north end of the drive -up stacking area as indicated on the plan, but actually two. Chairman Lucht asked whether the loss of stacking would be about one car as a result of maintaining a minimum ten foot greenstrip. The Secretary responded in the affirmative. Mr. Galush stated that he felt there would be more of a loss of stacking because people would not know how to maneuver into the drive -up space and the result in stacking would be confused. The Secretary also recommended a condition regarding managing on- street traffic congestion at the applicant's expense. PUBLIC HEARING (Application Nos. 86021 and 86022) Chairman Lucht then opened the meeting for a public hearing on the variance application and on the preliminary plat. He asked whether anyone present wished to speak regarding the application. Hearing no one he called for a motion to close the public hearing. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Commissioner Sandstrom seconded by Commissioner Malecki to close the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Sandstrom stated that he felt the variance request would accommodate traffic flow on the site. The Secretary clarified that the staff recommended a variance, but only to allow a minimum 10 foot greenstrip rather than that proposed by the applicant. Commissioner Malecki stated that she favored the minimum 10 foot greenstrip. She further stated that the landscaping on the site is attractive now and that as much of it should be preserved as possible with the site modification. There followed a brief discussion of the proposed site layout. Commissioner Sandstrom commended the applicant and their architect for designing an improved site layout. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 86021 (Twin City Federal) Motion by Commissioner Malecki seconded by Commissioner Sandstrom to recommend approval of Application No. 86021, subject to the following conditions: 1. The final plat is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances. 3. The applicant shall execute an easement for sidewalk and utilities along the south side of the proposed Tract A prior to final R.L.S. approval. Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Malecki, Sandstrom and Bernards. Voting against: none. The motion passed. 5 -22 -86 -5- ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 86022 (Twin City Federal) oFi t o by Commissioner Sandstrom seconded by�mmi iss over T to recommend approval of Application No. 86022, subject to the following considerations and conditions: 1. The triangular configuration of the parcel creates real difficulties in meeting the minimum requirements of the ordinance. A hardship is recognized. 2. The circumstances were not created by the property owner but by the alignment of public streets. 3. The proposed site layout will function better than the existing layout and should not be detrimental to the neighborhood. 4. The site plans should be revised to indicate a minimum 10' greenstrip adjacent to the north access and southward until a fourth drive -up lane is achieved, thence widening to 25' along the north side of the south exit drive. Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Malecki, Sandstrom and Bernards. Voting against: none. The motion passed. ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION 86017 (Twin City Federal) Motion by Commissioner Sandstrom seconded by Commissioner Malecki to recommend approval of Application No. 86017, subject to the following conditions: 1. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits. 2. Grading, drainage, utility and berming plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer, prior to the issuance of permits. 3. A site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted prior to the issuance of permits. 4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop mechanical equip- ment shall be appropriately screened from view. 5. The building is to be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system to meet NFPA standards and shall be connected to a central monitoring device in accordance with Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances. 6. An underground irrigation system shall be installed in all landscaped areas to facilitate site maintenance. 7. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances. 5 -22 -86 -6- 8. B612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all parking and driving areas. 9. The applicant shall submit an as -built utility survey of the property prior to release of the performance guarantee. 10. The plans shall be modified prior to review by the City Council to indicate the following: a) the landscape plan shall indicate additional plantings to meet the requirement of 109 points for the site overall and shall contain a landscape schedule. b) the plans shall indicate that the building and canopy are to be fire sprinklered in accordance with NFPA standards. c) the site plans shall be modified to indicate a minimum 10' greenstrip off the north access to the site. 11. The new R.L.S. for the property shall be given final approval by the City Council and be filed at the county prior to the issuance of permits. 12. If traffic congestion does occur in Xerxes Avenue North as a result of the bank drive -up traffic, the applicant shall provide on- street traffic control at their expense. Voting n favor: Chairman Lucht Commissioners Malecki Sandstrom and Bernards. g > > Voting against: none. The motion passed. DISCUSSION ITEMS a) Site plan for Earle Brown Retail Center The Secretary then discussed with the Planning Commission some changes that have been made in the Earle Brown Retail Center site plan because cross access agreements with the Best Company could not be worked out. He explained that the revised site plan allows for a driving lane around the south end of the building. He also pointed out that Target was unable to obtain such agreements with Best Company also and may work with Lombard Properties to .try to get an access through the Earle Brown Retail Center property. Commissioner Bernards asked whether the Church on the Move was doing anything about the site at 694 and Brooklyn Boulevard. The Secretary stated that there had been no contacts with the church recently. The City Engineer stated that the church may have changed its mind about the site because problems. The Secretary g e of the access robl m P Y also informed the Commission that it was his understanding that Wes Reavely did not buy the Arthur Treacher's building. b) Parking Formula The Secretary then informed the Commission that the City Council had asked for more study regarding the traffic impact and impact on proof -of- parking greenstrips as a result of the proposed retail parking formula. 5 -22 -86 -7- i c) Home Occupation Selling Paper Goods The Planner then reviewed with the Planning Commission an inquiry he had received regarding a possible home occupation involving the distribution of paper goods to the restaurant and bar industry from a residential garage. The Planner asked the Commission whether they preferred treating the business as a special use or whether perhaps it went beyond the intent of the zoning ordinance and should be denied with the option of the homeowner to appeal that decision. By consensus, it was generally agreed that the homeowner should make application for a special use permit and provide more information on the business. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Sandstrom seconded by Commission Malecki to adjourn the meeting of the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning Commission adjourned at 9 :52 p.m. Chairman e 5 -22 -86 -8- Planning Commission Information Sheet Application No. 86023 Applicant: Brooklyn Center Baptist Church Location: 5840 Humboldt Avenue North Request: Site and Building Plan /Special Use Permit The applicant requests site and building plan and special use permit approval to add a fellowship hall /gymnasium onto the south side of the Brooklyn Center Baptist Church at 5840 Humboldt Avenue North. The property in question is zoned R1 and is bounded on the west by Humboldt Avenue North, on the north by 59th Avenue North, on the east by a 7 -unit apartment building and two single - family homes, and on the south by two residences, the Girard Avenue North cul -de -sac, and the church parsonage. Churches are classified as a special use in the R1 zoning district. Access /Parking The site presently has access off both Humboldt and 59th. The proposed plan would move the access on Humboldt to the south by approximately 55'. Under Section 35 -310, churches are to have access off collector or arterial streets. Humboldt and 59th are both neighborhood collectors. No access is presently gained off the Girard cul -de -sac and none should be allowed. The parking requirement for the church is one stall per three seats. Seating for the church is estimated at 303, requiring 101 stalls. The proposed plan provides 114, but a few of these are questionable. Nevertheless, the requirement can certainly be met. The major question with respect to parking is the potential for future expansion of the parking lot into the southerly portion of the site. The plans indicate temporary curbing along the south side of the lot to allow for future expansion. Staff would much prefer that permanent improvements be installed with this project so that a performance guarantee need not be held indefinitely. We recommend that the Commission discuss this matter further with representatives of the church. Landscaping Little is proposed in the way of new landscaping. There are a number of existing trees on the site. A new line of 36 spirea shrubs is proposed in the greenstri p along 59th to provide parking lot screening. The plan also calls for a new 5' high wood fence along the northerly 220' of the east property line to screen the lot from neighboring residences. There is a chain link fence along the southerly 75' of the east property line. Although the plan indicates some existing plantings in this area, staff would recommend some additional shrubs and /or coniferous trees to provide fairly solid screening. The point total of the landscape plan, based on the point system considered by the Planning Commission, is 396 points (not counting Elms). The site area is approximately 2.87 acres. The plan, therefore, indicates 138 points per acre. This exceeds the minimum recommended for this type " of development. Grading /Drainage /Utilities The plan calls for new B612 concrete curb and gutter around the perimeter of the existing parking lot and the new driveway to the south of the proposed addition. As mentioned before, the plan shows only temporary curb along the south side of the lot to allow for future expansion of the parking lot. The initial plan has shown no concrete delineators within the lot. Staff have informed the project architect, Dennis Batty, that these are required and a revised plan is expected. The plan also calls for installation of a new 12" P.V.C. storm sewer line and two catch basins at the southerly portion of the lot to convey runoff to the City 5 -22 -86 -1- Application No. 86023 continued storm sewer in 59th Avenue North. No new utility connections to the addition are proposed. Building is The proposed addition would be approximately 68' x 136' located to the south of the existing sanctuary. It would include a 60' x 90' gymnasium / hall, restrooms, mechanical room, library, and a new entrance and lobby area. Locker rooms and a new kitchen would be located in the lower level. The buiidinq elevations call for a flat roofed structure with a face brick exterior to match the existing building. An accent band of stone face concrete block is proposed about 4' -6' above grade. The addition will be 21' high, about 15' lower than the peak of the existing sanctuary. Lighting /Trash There are two existing mercury vapor (white) light fixtures on 24' poles to light the parking lot: one just northeast of the parsonage property and one on the east side of the lot. No new lighting is proposed at this time. Trash containers are presently stored p y ore east of the detached garage. An enclosure to screen the container is required. Special Use Standards The proposed addition is subject to the standards for a special use permit contained in Section 35 -220 (attached). Regarding the general public welfare, we see no threat posed by a fellowship hall /gymnasium which should promote, not detract from public health. Staff would predict no effect, positive or negative, on the property values of the surrounding neighborhood. There is no vacant land in the immediate area; so development of adjacent.land is not impeded. Finally, as to traffic, ingress and egress, and parking: the proposed plan does meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for churches which calls for one space for each three seats. The proposed addition is not likely to be used at the same time as the sanctuary. Therefore, it would seem that additional parking is not required by this proposal. Staff are not aware of a parking problem associated with the existing church, though comments from neighbors may be inform- ative on that subject. It is apparent that a future parking lot expansion is planned. Staff would generally recommend that the lot be expanded now and permanent improvements be installed rather than leave this decision open -ended for an in- definite period of time. However, unless there is an existing parking problem, there is no ordinance basis for requiring such improvements. Again, this matter should be discussed further with the applicant and neighboring property owners to determine the best course of action. Recommendation Altogether, the plans are generally in order and approval is recommended, subject to at least the following conditions: 1. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits. 2. Grading, drainage, utility and berming plans are subject to review an d approval by the city Engineer, prior to the issuance of permits. 5 -22 -86 -2- Application No. 86023 continued 3. A site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted prior to the issuance of permits. 4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. 5. The building is to be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system to meet NFPA standards and shall be connected to a central monitoring device in accordance with Chapter 5 of the City Ordi- nances if it is determined by the Building Official that this is required by the Building Code. 6. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances. 7. B612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all parking and driving areas. 8. The applicant shall submit an as -built utility survey of the property prior to release of the performance guarantee. 9. Kitchen plans and equipment schedule are subject to review and approval by the City Sanitarian. 10. The special use permit standards are deemed to be met in this case on the following grounds: a) the proposed use is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. b) there is adequate space on the property to meet City ordinance requirements for parking. c) access is gained off neighborhood collector streets - Humboldt Avenue North and 59th Avenue North. 11. No vehicular access to the site shall be allowed from the Girard Avenue North cul -de -sac to the south of the site. 12. The permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances .and regulations. 5 -22 -86 -3- Planning Commission Information Sheet Application No. 86017 Applicant: Twin City Federal Location: 2950 County Road 10 Request: Site and Building Plan The applicant requests site and building plan approval to construct a four lane drive -up facility with canopy at the Twin City Federal savings and loan at 2950 County Road 10. The property in question is zoned C2 and is bounded by the St. Paul Book and Stationery building on the north, by the old European Health Spa building on the east, by County Road 10 on the south, and by Xerxes Avenue North on the west. Banks and financial institutions, including those with drive -up facilities, are classified as permitted uses in the C2 zoning district. The purpose of the project is to expand the drive -up aspect of the business and to improve traffic flow on the site by separating the walk -in traffic from the drive - up traffic on the site. Access /Parking The site presently has two accesses onto Xerxes Avenue North. The proposed plan also calls for two accesses somewhat further t than at a ar resent. Twin Cit P P Y Federal is acquiring a small triangle of land from the St. Paul Book site and will move its access northward to a point 5' south of the new north property line. The northerly access will then be located directly across from the southerly access on Xerxes Avenue North serving Jerry's Super Valu across the street. The northerly access will serve as the entrance to the site and the southerly driveway will be an exit only (signery to indicate thus at both driveways). The parking requirement for the Twin City 9 Federal building is based on the retail formula applied to the lobby space and the 9 eneral office formula for the remainder of the building. There is approximately 2,000 sq. ft. of lobby space which requires 19 spaces. There is also 2,200 sq. ft. of office space which requires 11 spaces. The ro osed plan ex p p exceeds the total requirement P q ement of 30 spaces by one space. There is one handicapped stall as required by code. Stacking /Circulation There is no ordinance requirement for stacking spaces, but it is always a concern when a drive -up facility is proposed. The proposed site plan provides approximately four car - lengths for stacking in each of the four drive -up lanes. The drive -up lanes will face the north side of the building where two tellers will handle drive - up customers. Drive -up traffic will turn right out of the drive -up lanes and exit onto Xerxes Avenue North. Walk -in traffic will circle the building on a newly constructed driving lane and exit onto Xerxes at the same point. The exit drive is to be 20' wide and will function generally as a single lane exit. There are certainly difficulties with this exit drive and trade -offs to consider. One difficulty is the possible crossover or merging of walk -in traffic with drive -up traffic at a oint immediately p y of or even in the access drive One mitigating factor _ is that the heaviest drive up traffic should occur when there is little or no walk -in traffic (cars coming from around the building). Widening the access to, say 24', would allow for two full lanes out, but might also encourage drivers to enter at this point and become totally confused with the flow of traffic. Staff also have concern that the four drive -up lanes may generate more traffic than the site can handle. However, reducing he number of lanes may only lengthen th g y y e stacking of cars and actually create more of a disruption in the traffic flow. After much analysis, staff have concluded that the proposed design is about as good as can be achieved on.this site. 5 -22 -86 _1_ Application No. 86017 continued Landscaping The proposed plan calls for very little in the way of new landscaping on the site. In fact, the principal landscaped area north of the building is being removed for the most part. One new Sugar Maple is proposed in the greenstrip along Xerxes Avenue North and another along County Road 10. The plans also call for additional flowers in planting beds on both the east and west sides of the building. The landscape plan provides for a total of six shade trees, four decorative trees at the southeast corner of the site, and approximately 20 shrubs, mostly adjacent to the building. The point total based on the point system is approximately 76 points. The site area is 1.09 acres. Based on the landscape point system, the site should have 109 points. It is, therefore, deficient by 33 points. Staff recommend that the plans be revised to provide additional plantings to meet the minimum required by the point system. Grading /Drainage /Utilities The grading and drainage plan calls for two new catch basins on the west side of the site, north of the building. These will convey runoff to the City storm sewer in Xerxes Avenue North. No other new utility lines are proposed for the site. Building The canopy structure covering the drive -up lanes will be attached to the existing building by an extension of the roof. The canopy and roof extension will follow the trim line of the existing building. The architectural style of the canopy will also be a continuation of the existing building with a wide white wood trim and slate gray hip roof. Review of our files has revealed that the Twin City Federal building is not fire- sprinklered. First Federal undertook a similar project a couple years ago and was required to fire sprinkler its building. Staff recommend that this ordinance requirement be met in conjunction with this project as it was in the case of First Federal two years ago. Lighting /Trash j There are two light standards on the east edge of the property. No additional lighting is proposed. A new hexagon shaped trash enclosure is proposed at the north end of the parking lot. A matching enclosure for mechanical equipment is proposed just north of the building between the drive -up lanes and the parking lot. Greenstrip Variance As discussed in Application No. 86022, the proposed plans call for tapered green - strips which in some areas do not meet the 15' minimum required by the Zoning Ordinance. Based on the turning radius of most cars, it appears there is little to be gained from the taper at the north access. We recommend that a minimum 10' greenstrip be maintained in this area. This would result in some narrowing in the entrance to the stacking area and the loss of about one stacking space. But, we feel it will not adversely affect the overall function of the drive -up. Recommendation Altogether, the plans appear to be in order and approval is recommended, subject to at least the following conditions: 1. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits. -2- Application No. 86017 continued 2. Grading, drainage, utility and berming plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer, prior to the issuance of permits. 3. A site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted prior to the issuance of permits. 4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. 5. The building and the proposed canopy is to be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system to meet NFPA standards and shall be connected to a central monitoring device in accordance with Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances. 6. An underground irrigation system shall be installed in all landscaped areas to facilitate site maintenance. 7. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances. 8. B612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all parking and driving areas. 9. The applicant shall submit an as -built utility survey of the property prior to release of the performance guarantee. 10. The plans shall be modified prior to review by the City Council to indicate the following: a) the landscape plan shall indicate additional plantings to meet the requirement of 109 points for the site overall and shall contain a landscape schedule. b) the plans shall indicate that`the building and canopy are to be fire sprinklered in accordance with NFPA standards. c) the site plans shall be modified to indicate a minimum 10' greenstrip off the north access to the site. 5 -22 -86 -3- Planning Commission Information Sheet Application No. 86021 Applicant: Twin City Federal Location: 2950 County Road 10 Request: Preliminary R.L.S. The applicant requests preliminary subdivision approval to resubdivide the Twin City Federal property and the St. Paul Book and Stationery property in such a way as to transfer a .06 acre wedge of land from the St. Paul Book parcel to the Twin City Federal parcel. The land in this subdivision is zoned C2 and is bounded by Northway Drive on the north, by the old European Health Spa access drive and building site on the east, by County Road 10 on the south, and by Xerxes Avenue North on the west. The purpose of the subdivision is to transfer unutilized land to the Twin City Federal site in order to expand the stacking and parking space on that site and move the entrance drive to the north. The two existing parcels are contained in two separate registered land surveys. The Twin City Federal parcel is Tract B, R.L.S. #1142. The St. Paul Book site is Tract A of R.L.S. #1261. Under the proposed R.L.S., Twin City Federal is Tract A and St. Paul Book is Tract B. Tract A is 1.09 acres; Tract B is 1.77 acres. There is a 16" watermain that runs along the southerly portion of the Twin City Federal site. No easement of record exists for this area. The sidewalk along County Road 10 is also located mostly within the Twin City Federal property. Staff recommend that a condition of approval be that an easement agreement for the area along the south edge of the Twin City Federal parcel be entered into for sidewalk and storm sewer prior to final plat approval. Altogether, the proposed R.L.S. appears to be in order and approval is recommended, subject to at least the following conditions: 1. The final plat is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 2. The final 1 t a is subject t the provisions of Chapter ter 15 of the 0 P J p p City Ordinances. 3. The applicant shall execute an easement for sidewalk and utilities along the south side of the proposed Tract A prior to final R.L.S. approval. 5 -22 -86 + Planning Commission Information Sheet Application No. 86022 Applicant: Twin City Federal Location: 2950 County Road 10 Request: Variance The applicant requests a variance from Section 35 -700 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow a greenstrip area less than 15' in width as measured from the property line along Xerxes Avenue North at Twin City Federal, 2950 County Road 10. The property in question is also the subject of Application No. 86017. The greenstrip request arises from the site and building plan proposal for the four -lane drive -up. The greenstrip tapers from approximately 25' in width on the north side of the southerly exit drive down to less than 5' on the south edge of the northerly entrance drive. A variance request is subject to the standards contained in Section 35 -240 of the Zoning Ordinance (attached). Briefly stated, the standards are that the variance request must: a) arise because a particular hardship not a mere inconvenience would result from strict adherance to the ordinance requirement b) be related to physical circumstances which are unique to the parcel in question c) be related to ordinance requirements and not to circumstances created by anyone presently or formerly having an interest in the parcel d) not be injurious to the public welfare t J p fare or o other property or improvements in the vicinity of the parcel. The applicant's representative, Boarman Architects, has submitted a letter addressing these standards (attached). The essence of the arguments contained in the letter is that the configuration of the site, which is somewhat triangular, creates the diffi- culty in meeting the requirement, is a unique circumstance and was not caused by the property owner but by the alignment of Xerxes Avenue North. Mr. Boarman argues that the proposed site layout and access arrangement are a distinct improvement over the existing situation and that the project should benefit the neighborhood by improving circulation off Xerxes Avenue North. Staff generally accept the validity of the applicant's central argument. The config- uration of the parcel does pose some real difficulty in meeting the ordinance require- ment. If the building were parallel to Xerxes rather than County Road 10, there would be difficulty meeting the greenstrip requirement along County Road 10. The circumstances are not all that unique, however. Many parcels along Brooklyn Boulevard present the same difficulty. The question occurs to us whether the greenstrip variance is simply an indication P that the proposal would put too much activity on the site. This may be the case. It may also be the case, however, that reducing the proposal to two lanes or three would have the effect of lengthening stacking rather than reducing drive -up business. Longer stacking lines would tend to block the access into the site more often and create more congestion on the public streets instead of accommodating the cars on site. The result of scaling back the project might, therefore, be counter- productive. Because of the wider than required green area on the north side of the southerly exit drive, the average width of the greenstrip is about 12' as proposed. Staff 5 -22 -86 -1- Application No. 86022 continued recommend that the greenstrip on the south side of the north entrance be widened to 10' minimum because the turning radius of a car traveling northbound on Xerxes makes the last stacking space on the westerly aisle irrelevant. The 10' minimum widening eventually to 25' would result in an average of slightly over 15'. We will be prepared to discuss the details of this application further at the Planning Commission meeting. Any action recommending approval should be subject to the following considerations and conditions: 1. The triangular configuration of the parcel creates real difficulties in meeting the minimum requirements of the ordinance. A hardship 9 is recognized. 2. The circumstances were not created by the property owner but by the alignment of public streets. 3. The proposed site layout will function better than the existing layout and should not be detrimental to the neighborhood. ....4. The site plans should be revised to indicate a minimum 10' greenstrip adjacent to the north access and southward until a fourth drive -up lane is achieved, thence widening to 25' along the north side of the south exit drive. 5 -22 -86 -2- w ill I mill milli . 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Conditions that were recommended for the preliminary plat by the Planning Commission for City Council action on its June 23rd meeting are as follows: 1. Final plat is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 2. Final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances. 3. The applicant shall enter into a Utility Hookup Agreement with the City prior to final plat approval. 4. The existing house shall be relocated and properly situated onto Lot 2 and the existing foundation removed prior to final plat approval. 5. No building permits shall be issued for Lot 1 until the plat receives final approval and is filed at the County. Conditions 1, 2, 3, and 4 have been met. The developer has already received title opinion from the City Attorney to confirm the appropriate parties responsible for signing the plat. Condition 5 will be met if the final plat is approved subject to the following conditions: 1. 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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF APPROPRIATION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ULTIMAP SYSTEM BY LOGIS WHEREAS, the 1986 Budget for the Data Processing Division of the General Fund provided a $30,000 allocation for development of an ULTIMAP system program by LOGIS; and WHEREAS, said allocation was made contingent upon specific City Council approval before such expenditure could be made; and WHEREAS, LOGIS has conducted and completed a cost/benefit evaluation of the ULTIMAP system and has concluded that this is the appropriate time to initiate development of the ULTIMAP system for LOGIS communities; and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Council that substantial cost savings can be effected and that an improved level of service will be made available to the public through the implementation of the UTLIMAP system: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that authorization is hereby granted for the expenditure of the $30,000 appropriation for development of the ULTIMAP system by LOGIS. Date Mayor ATTEST: Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. CITY 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY OF :]BROOKLYN BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 r TELEPHONE 561 -5440 C ENTER EMERGENCY - POLICE - FIRE 911 TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager FROM: Sy Knapp,' - Director of Public Works DATE: June 19, 1986 RE: ULTIMAP System Development ULTIMAP is a computerized system developed by Hennepin County which assists in many aspects of map preparation, graphic presentation, engineering designs and computations and demographic analyses. The system operates interactively using high resolution graphic terminals, digitizers, plotters, and computer processors to achieve its results. ULTIMAP is one of a number of computer graphics systems now being used for local government applications. An article from Public Works magazine, which describes typical uses of such systems, is attached. The adopted 1986 budget for Brooklyn Center includes an allocation of $30,000 for the City's participation in funding first year costs for implementation of the ULTIMAP system. Four other cities (Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, Minnetonka and St. Louis Park) have each allocated $30,000 for this purpose. However, all 5 cities placed a "hold" on these allocations until a feasibility study was completed. LOGIS has recently completed an evaluation of the feasibility of using the Hennepin County ULTIMAP system in the LOGIS environment. The study was done by Albers Associates and LOGIS staff. That study has concluded that it is economically feasible for LOGIS to utilize the ULTIMAP system. Specifically LOGIS has concluded that, while in the past there have always been reasons for delaying implementation of the ULTIMAP system (including cost considerations, rapid state -of- the -art changes in hardware and software programs and incomplete data bases), there is now no reason to wait. LOGIS' study has indicated that the system is now cost effective, that the hardware systems currently available are very efficient and effective, and that the data base available from Hennepin County is very extensive. In addition, it is noted that Hennepin County is currently considering marketing their software program. If LOGIS proceeds with development of the ULTIMAP system this software program should now be available without payment of a license fee. However, if LOGIS delays implementation of the system until after the program has been marketed it is probable that a license fee payment will be required. Accordingly, it appears that now is the best time to proceed with implementation of the ULTIMAP system by LOGIS communities. „ '74 55 , Mau 64„ June 19, 1986 Page 2 Attached hereto is a memo from Bo Spurrier, City Engineer, in which Mr. Spurrier describes a scenario for implementation of the ULTIMAP system by the Brooklyn Center Public Works Department. The cost/benefit evaluation in Mr. Spurrier's report is a very conservative approach using the following assumptions: 1. Hardware cost estimates are based on current costs for computer hardware. (Realistically, experience has shown that computer hardware costs continue to decline.) 2. The cost/benefit analysis is limited to Public Works Department usage only. (Realistically, I would expect several other departments to make extensive use of the program and realize operational cost savings with minimal additional program costs.) 3. This analysis identifies only direct cost savings based on maintaining the current level of service within the Public Works Department. No benefit is assigned to the increased level of service factor. (By the increased level of service factor I am relating to the dramatic improvement in the availability, format, and understandability of many sources of information. In addition, an improved level of service allows the conduct of many types of analyses and evaluations which, at this point in time, are not economically feasible because of the time required to conduct manual evaluations. Accordingly, it is my opinion that, while the direct cost/benefit evaluation for use of ULTIMAP by the Public Works Department only indicates a seven year payback period, a more realistic evaluation is that the real payback period will occur within three to five years. In fact, it is my belief that within five years the public will expect a city to have this kind of information available. LOGIS staff has developed an audiovisual presentation which provides information regarding ULTIMAP and the LOGIS study. We have requested Ted Willard and Rich Sonnenblum to present this "Dog- and - Pony" show at the June 23rd Council meeting. I recommend that the Council be requested to authorize the expenditure of the $30,000 appropriated for this purpose within the 1986 budget. A resolution for that purpose is attached for consideration by the City Council. Respectfully submitted, Sy app Director of Public Works SK: j� - Using Computer Gra p hics In Local Government Operations ! VIRGINIA F. DANIELS local government functions has in- roads, bridges, municipal bound - and creased computer graphics applica- aries, and contours. Overlays to the EDWARD J. RHOMBERG P.E. pons for mapping purposes. Local base map could consist of utiGty poles. jurisdictions are discovering that utility transformer pads, utility Ms. Daniels is a former graduate student computers can produce current maps transmission towers, utility manholes. of the Department of Civil Engineering, that support such functions as physi- electric and tele hone utility fences, Texas A & M University. Mr. Rhomberg is P tY a professor of civil engineering. Civil En- cal facility planning, design, and gas regulator boxes, generating sta- gineering Department, Texas A & M Uni- maintenance, as well as statistical tion facilities, utility buildings. pipe versity, College Station, Texas. functions such as planning, tax as- line traces, water and wastewater sessment, and land title system treatment plants, fire hydrants. PRIME tool for increasing effi- maintenance. There exist many ref- pumping stations, radio and micro- Aciency and productivity in local erences on computer cartography, wave towers, storage tanks, culverts, government operations is the com- the most comprehensive being the street centerlines and intersections, puter. Many applications of the com- Harvard Library of Computer road names, railroad names, munici- puter now exist, yet the use of com- Graphics.l•z The mapping collection pality names, pumping station iden- puter graphics to achieve these objec - contains two volumes dealing specifi- tities, water and wastewater treat - tives has been minimal. The purpose cally with urban, regional, and state ment plant identities, pipeline iden- of this article is to present the applica- government applications. tities, land cover characteristics, and lions of computer graphics available In 1977, the American Public Works soil types.' Survey responses show to local governments and the results Association became aware of the that the most widely used base map of computer graphics use by same, problems municipalities were having features are utilities, roads, and based in part on a series of survey with their geographically -based boundaries. The concept of database questions sent to various city agencies record keeping systems. The Com- overlays is illustrated in Figure 1. around the country. puter - Assisted Mapping Records A review of literature on existing Computer graphics applications in Activity System ( CAMRAS) project local government mapping systems local governments can be separated was started under the sponsorship of revealed that three scales are com - into three general groups: 1) auto- over 20 agencies. The purpose of the monly used for urban base maps. A mated mapping and geographical in- CAMRAS program is to "develop uni- 1:4000 scale is the smallest to enable formation storage and retrieval, 2) form procedures for creating and location of overhead utilities, a 1:2000 engineering and drafting, and 3) ad- maintaining inventories for all types scale allows identification of man- ministrative planning and analysis. of public works facilities, to encour- holes, and a 1:000 scale allows inden- The use of computer graphics as age public works professionals to use tification of fire hydrants. The scale drafting systems has existed for many standard criteria to determine needs, and map accuracy should be large years, while graphics applications in and to share nonconfidential data enough so that essential details of public management are relatively with those who need it."' The first each utility system are detectable.t new to local governments. Survey re- phase of the project, CAMRAS I, was The selection of the source or sources sponses indicate a broad application completed in 1981 and includes speci- of data to be submitted to the com - of computer graphics to all aspects of fications for procuring aerial photog- puter is also critical to map accuracy. local government operation, particu- raphy and interactive graphical sys- As mentioned previously, data may larly in the area of computer -aided tems. CAMRAS II has recently been be digitized from a variety of sources. mapping. The cities were asked to list completed; it discusses the economic The user must assess the accuracy of their departments that have access to feasibility of computer -aided map- the source data to determine the de- computer graphics. Public works was ping by ex aminin g the decisions that gree of accura an a en cY of the computer- the most common response, followed must be made by Y agency in deter- generated map. For example, if one by planning, engineering, and com- mining whether a manual system plans to use data from existing maps munity development. Several cities should be converted to a computer - that-may be inaccurate, another input also included finance, assessor, based system. Some issues examined source, such as field surveys with con - police, and fire as departments hav- include the source document to be trol survey monuments or aerial pho- ing computer graphics access. The used as input, accuracy of the system, tography, should be used in addition remaining responses included, trans- type of technology, and costs and to or in place of the existing maps. poration, water utilities, water pollu- benefits of the conversion. The types Statistical or thematic manoinq tion control, board of elections, parks, of systems examined in the CAMRAS deals with using a cartographic base building inspection, and libraries. study are of larger size, such as main- map as a foundation for maps illustrat- Mapping. Computer - assisted map- frame or minicomputer -based sys- ing geographically -based information ping and storage and retrieval of land tems. useful to local governments. Applica- records are the most useful applica- lions of statistical mapping include tax lions of computer graphics to local Two Groups assessment and land tities system governments since virtually all local Maiming can be classified into two maintenance, land use planning, pub.. governmental units maintain up -to- intearatec groups — facuities map- lic safety, environmental planning, date maps and land -use data. Seven .ping and statistical mapping refuse collection, community de- of the cities using computer graphics F acuities maiming refers to the pro- velopment, public health, and educa- store geographic information for duc uon of map hat show basic phys- tion. mapping purposes. Increasing de- ical features. A "base map" would il- The basic unit of tax mapping is the mand for maps to support numerous lustrate features such as utilities, parcel, which is defined by the X -Y 74 PUBLIC WORKS for October, 1985 coordinates of the parcel centroid on a computer - produced map in- relation to curb lines. Optimum route • ( point at the center of the parcel). eludes municipal boundaries. trans- locations can also be determined. A Parcels can also be coded by census portation zones, zip code areas, fire map showing allocation of funds, block so that parcel data are inte- station locations, political boundaries, home repair grants, building vacan- grated with the GBF/DI1IE system. school districts, hospitals, and histori- cies. and block grant programs can be Parcel information includes name of cal site data. used for housing purposes. Public current owner, tax parcel number. Statistical mapping can be used to health characteristics, such as disease street or mailing address, deed book enhance police and fire protection. and mortality rates, can be shown and page number, date of current rec- Warrants, offense reports, traffic re- with respect to geographical location. ord. current purchase price, parcel ports, and dispatch data provide in- The numbers of school age children area, assessed value, zoning, land use formation on the workload of an indi- with respect to school district can also code. and number of residential dwell - vidual police officer, police unit, or be illustrated on a thematic man. ing units.' Land and building charac- patrol distract. When compared with Engineering and Drafting. teristics can be stored in addition to maps showing commercial robbery Computer -aided design (CAD) refers tax assessment data. This information frequency, residential burglary, to any computer system used to create is used as input for appraisal and as- crimes per business district, crime in and modify engineering designs. = In sessment application programs that relation to liquor - serving establish- general, local government computer periodicaIIy value each parcel and ments, or any number of other types graphics systems are not exclusively compute assessment and taxes. Par- of crime statistics, patterns and trends CAD systems, as in many industries, cel information can also aid in deed may develop that indicate the most but are graphics systems that have and mortgage transactions to simplify appropriate allocation of resources.' design capabilities as one component real property conveyancing by pro- With respect to fire protection, useful of the system. With respect to local viding a chain of title for document information that could be plotted on a governments, engineering design ca- retrieval and examination. Title com- map would be a layout of the street pabilities usually include roadway de- panies can be offered access to flood - system and location of fire hydrants sign and transportation system plain and zoning information so that and fire boxes, size of mains, and analysis, sanitary and storm sewer they may detect significant boundary water pressures. design and analysis, and water dis- errors and possibly some easements Information on soil types, geology, tribution system design and analysis, and adverse possession rights.' Iand cover, and land use would speed of municipal engineering design prob- Parcel centroid coordinates can be environmental analysis. Models are lems. used as supplemental parcel iden- available for relating ambient air Computer graphics are used by tifiers by the postal service and quality, population statistics, and Minneapolis to assist in roadway de- emergency dispatchers. However, health effects to determine health sign:' The present plan view is plotted state plane coordinates are not legally risks. In San Francisco, an unusual on a 22- by 34-in. plan sheet, with the recognized. Boundary identification environmental problem was solved proposed plan view plotted below it by monuments is considered legal with the aid of statistical maps.' The and the quantity box plotted to the evidence, while measurements and - goal was to locate landfill sites so that right. Contained in the quantity box is coordinates are considered secon- the birds attracted by the landfill an accumulation of automatically- dar_v evidence. Although parcel in- would not interfere with aircraft. By generated point, linear, and area formation has no legal basis, it is putting enough space between the quantities. A different grouping of adequate for taxing purposes. Parcel landfill sites and takeoff and landing symbols is used to differentiate data used for tax purposes would also patterns at the airports, the bird prob- changes between the existing and be the basis for other applications in lem was controlled. Other factors for proposed plan views. With entry of housing, land use, environmental landfill siting were flood hazards, elevation data, profiles of existing de- analysis, and studies of real estate earthquake fault zones, slope stabil- sign surfaces and subsurfaces can be trends.= ity, rainfall patterns, geology, current produced. With automated Cross- Land Use Planning land use, and likely areas of urban sectiofis, the computer can do some development. A composite map show- design functions. The computer, for For land use planning, zoning maps ing the relative suitability of landfill example, checks all possible grade can be used to accurately relate prop- sites was produced. combinations for each street using erty lines, environmental constraints, Statistical maps can be used for ref- original ground cross - section. The and rights -of -way. Additional land use collection by illustrating one- and computer selects and automatically use information that can be illustrated two -way streets and parking areas in plots working profiles showing a "best grade." With the storage of X and Y ■ FIGURE 1. Database overlays most often show utilities, roads, and boundaries. coordinates and the Z ordinate, or elevation, underground utilities can Land Use also be shown in the correct orienta- Lions. Ut Dr ainage Analysis Draina �l Residences In the analysis of transportation sys- r •'` Streets, Roads, Highways tems, computer graphics can be used to plot congestion levels in various Property Boundaries parts of an urban highway system at different times of the day.' Since it has Topography been observed that improvements in one congested location simply move congestion to another location. an area -wide view to transportation sys- tem analysis is taken. The same con- - - - - -fit cept of an area -wide approach is L— taken for transit facility planning. PUBLIC WORKS for October. 1985 75 - Computer graphics can assist in microcomputers cannot handle the assist city management in proiect evaluating a network, determining drafting of full -size documents.s planning and administration. This the effectiveness of express bus ser- Administrative Planning and type of map also serves as a valuable vice, evaluating alternative routing Analysis. Computer graphics appli- resource for council members in de- for an existing bus route, or evaluat- cations specifically designed for local termining if equitable distnbuuon of ing the feasibility of a park- and -ride government management are limited. funds exists throughout the city. is facility.I General business graphics, however, Facilities maps can be used to take Pipe network analysis and sanitary are growing rapidly. The three forms inventory of street and sewer sv_ stems sewer modeling can be accomplished of business graphics are charts and for maintenance programs. visually using computer graphics. maps for written reports, larger Using computer graphics for The delineation of floodplains and the charts and maps used for presenta- budgetary analysis and cost - relation of floodplains to specific par- lions, and overhead projections or 35 effectiveness analysis has not been cels can also be determined. A land mm slides. These forms of computer extensive on the part of local govern- records system can provide informa- graphics can be useful to local gov- ment, but should increase. tion about paved area and land use to ernments in planning, monitoring, Results of Computer Graphics be used for predicting the conse- and decision - making. Use. The benefits attained from com- quences of alternative land use de- The usefulness of graphs and other puter graphics use in local govern- velopment on flooding.z Using topo- visual representations of data is in the ment operations result from the estab graphic data, the flow direction, ability of these pictures to portray lishment of a centralized data base, slope, lowest point in the watershed, trends and relationships that cannot where commonly -used information and total area of a subwatershed can be readily observed from computer can be retrieved, stored, and edited be determined by the computer: with printout. Graphs show trends over by the users accessing the system. storm information, hydrographs can time spans as well as relationships be- The database centralization results in be plotted. Contour and soil data are tween actual and forecasted num- a reduction of duplication of wor also useful for determining septic tank bers, as in a graph showing ex- within and between departments and suitability. penditures versus budget figures. in more accurate output Many cities To promote consistency, design Computer- produced graphics also responding to the survey cite effi- standards can be stored and retrieved give the decision maker the ability to ciency and cost - effectiveness as the through the CAD system. By storing ask "what if' questions to test alterna- primary reasons for securing graphics routine design information in the tives and depict results quickly and capabilities. Several cities gave speci- database, the data can be readily re- efficiently. Graphics can be drawn by fic reasons for implementing com- trieved and will be drawn and dimen- computer and reproduced on paper, puter graphics: to better manage the sioned automatically by the system. acetate, or slides, in full color or black city's infrastructure, to relieve draft - Design standards can consist of basic and whites ing workload, to produce quality up- design data such as pipe standards -- Another useful management tool to -date maps, and to increase en- standard sizes /bend radii, weld for local governments, project net - gineering capabilities. standards, building code information, work analysis (sometimes called Many municipal governments that and zoning regulations.s "program evaluation and review ") is have implemented graphics systems Automated drafting devices were a method for representing planning have encountered some problems. the first type of computer graphics details of a project using a diagram The most common difficulties are. system to be used in local govern- that shows activities linked together computer downtime, software de- ment, and they still serve a vital pur- in the order in which they must occur. bugging, and personnel adjustment. pose. Computer -drawn plans are It is a technique for determining how The changeover process from a man- neat, accurate, and without the a project's available resources may be ual system to a computer -based sys- "fudge factor." Revisions are entered deployed to complete a project in the tem is when unforeseen problems into the computer, which quickly re- shortest amount of time and in the generally arise. It is sometimes dif- draws plans without deterioration of most cost- effective manner. ficult to estimate conversion process the drawing (a result of manual revi- Several packages, such as costs and the time needed for training sion). The main areas of success in FASTNET from I. P. Sharp As- personnel and building a graphics computer drafting- are in recording sociates, perform critical path system database. As one respondent lists of notes, indexes, legends, work- analysis along with resource aggrega- stated, "the scope changes dramati- ing drawing schedules, drawing sizes lion, scheduling, and simple cost cally from conception to finalization." and formats, part numberings, di- analysis. The program consists of an Underestimated costs and time for the mensioning, drawing titles, abbrevia- analysis of a given diagram with the conversion process may occur, for lions, symbols (electrical, piping, duration of each activity inserted. A example, if existing maps are to be welding, hydraulic, etc.), layout prac- comparison of actual times with allo- used as the source of the database, tice, checking practice, and defi- cated times enables one to control the and in the midst of the conversion nitions. Some computer -aided design performance of a project and the de- process it is discovered that the exist - and drafting (CADD) suppliers offer ployment of available resources. ing maps are insufficiently accurate. optional packages consisting of Computer - generated thematic Additional data sources, such as aer- industry- accepted standards for di- maps can depict trends in crime, ial photography or field surveys, may mensioning, symbols, etc. population, traffic congestion, and have to be included — requiring added Microcomputers can help with in- urban characteristics in relation to time and money. A carefully staged dexing and keeping track of base and geographic location. Thematic maps process, therefore, is necessary for overlay sheets in pin register overlay are highly effective for public presen- acquiring graphics capability.' drafting, as well as tracking drafting tations. The maps show data in an The financial benefits of using com- and printing budgets and time easy -to- understand non - technical puter graphics are difficult to quan- schedules. Even the low -power format designed to illustrate points tify, especially since most local gov - models of the Apple and TRS 80 per- that need to be stressed. Mapping ernment implementation of graphics sonal computers have been used suc- capital improvement projects is useful systems has taken place within the cessfully in these cases. However, for geographically locating projects to (Continued on page I22) 76 PUBLIC WORKS for October. 1985 the DBE will count toward project The new maps measure 32 in. by 32 obtained by calling (612) 296 -2216, the gbals, even if the DBE is subse- in., about the size of a standard high - Minnesota Travel Information Center quently ruled ineligible for partici- way map, and cost $3 plus S1 for post- (612) 296 -5029 or, (toll free) 1-800 - pation in the DBE program. age and handling compared with 652 -9747 outside the Twin Cities "ARTBA Resolution Urges $1.50 for the smaller maps. Metro Area. Changes In DBE Program." ARTBA Cyclists may obtain information "Mn/DOT Issues First in New Se- Newsletter, August 6, 1985. C E-Z] from the maps about the suitability of ries of Bike Maps." Mn /DOT News, roads for biking and the locations of August 8, 1985. New Minnesota off -road bikeways, bike - pedestrian g ravel Bike Maps Issued bri ravel roads, and controlled- • • • access highways where bicycles are Computer Graphics Following bicycle routes through prohibited. (Continued from page 76) the rolling farmland of central Min- Besides a special inset biking map past several years. Observable mea- nesota, the scenic bluff country of the of the Twin Cities Metro Area, the cures of cost savings are indicated by Mississippi River Valley or the bike- first map in the series includes city a reduction in staff or a saving in t:-ne ways around the lakes and parkways maps for St. Cloud, Mankato. St. Pe- to disseminate information. Being of the Twin Cities area is one way ter, Faribault, Northfield, Owatonna, able to take on added responsibilities cyclists may use the new bike map Albert Lea, Austin, Red Wing, with no increase in staff is also an in- published by the Minnesota Depart- Rochester, and Winona. dication of financial savings. One city ment of Transportation (Mn/DOT). The new map informs cyclists about reported that with a payback period The map is the first of four new recreational bike trails such as the of three years, the computer graphics maps Mn/DOT will publish. Each of Luce Line State Trail from Min- system is the city's quickest payback the new maps will cover about one- netonka to Winsted and about bike investment. fourth of the state's territory. The first trails, camp sites and other facilities in Conclusion map in the series covers the south- state and county parks. eastern quarter of Minnesota. The Available for sale at the Transpor- Future developments in computer area covered extends from Little Falls tation Building in St. Paul, at Mn/DOT graphics use in local government will east to the Wisconsin border and from district offices statewide, and the center on expanding the applications Little Falls south to Blue Earth. Documents Center at the State in engineering design and administra- Mn/DOT is consolidating 10 or 12 Capitol, the maps are also available at tive planning and analysis. Increasing small maps for each quarter of the some bike shops. Order forms for the use of color graphics terminals will state to provide a larger map to maps are available at many locations lead to the graphical display of more simplify trip planning and to provide including Mn/DOT's Travel Informa- types of hierarchial data, thereby in- more information to cyclists at a lower tion Centers. Order forms and infor- creasing the decision- making poten- cost. mation about the new maps may be tial of computer graphics. The merg- ,Y1.1 P -B Loader 100 Series �� ; , 1 �� ` �� w '� • .. ��__ • Truck mounted loader with • Available with 3000 lb. or 5000 conventional chassis lb. shovel lifting capacity �--"— • Designed to load. haul and • Unit can be equipped with a 7 � dump leaves, sand, gravel, clam, tilt or T snow, dirt and rubbish Clam /tilt shovel L — • Exclusive arm design allows • Shovel capacities range from operator to get in and out of 3 A cu. yd. to 1' /2 cu. yd cab when I is n gro �? shove o • Safety switches shut down all or �n travel position systems if cab door is opened • Full -width shovel provides or dump body is raised during fast, one -pass clean -up loading operations LOAD LIFTERS , _ P -B Loader 200 Series (� • Truck mounted loader with • Shovel capacities range from tilt cab chassis 3 A cu. yd to t V, cu. yd x� - - - /r- r • Available with 3000 lb. or 5000 • Rigid shovel construction lb. shovel lifting capacity provides high loading i - • Unit can be equipped with a efficiency, less maintenance clam, tilt or • Safety switches shut down all clam /tilt Shovel systems d Cab door is opened -/� • or dump body is raised during Exclusive arm design allows 7l�I� loading operations er r op ato to get in and out of a wn c en snovet is on ground •Full-width shovel provides or in travel position fast. One -pass clean -u0 LOADER MANUFACTURING COMPANY 3275E.CENtaAL /P0 BOX 3 "O.CA937081PHOME120Y1266.8521 1Z� For details circle No. A -85 on card PUBLIC WORKS for October, 1985 ing of computer graphics and com- standard national databases similar to titer microg raphics ma have -i con References � Y the GBF /DIII�IE file. siderable effect on local government After vears of research and de- 1. Urban. Regional and State Applica- mapping. These two fields may result velopment, computer graphics prom- tions. Harvard Library of Computer in the placement of large -scale hard- ises to become widely used The com- Graphics, 1979 Mapping Collection, copy maps (produced from computer bination of declining costs of 2. Urban. Regio t and 7 S te Applica- plotters) on microfilm to be stored hardware, increasing quality of out- tions. Harvard Library of Computer in a Computer- Operated 1icrofilm put, and decreasing dependency on Graphics, 1980 Mapping Collection, (COM) system for later retrieval. programmers will encourage wide- Harvard University, 1980. Vol. II. Hard -copy maps may become obso- spread usage. Computer graphics 3. Stuart W. Hubbard. The Computer lete in local government, having been applications have been developed for Graphics Glossary. The Oryx Press, replaced by graphics terminals. COM many aspects of local government op- Phoenix. Arizona. 1983. aperture card systems, and portable erations, and the resources necessary 4. Bradford B. Henry and Alexander M microfilm readers. An additional fu- for acquiring computer graphics ca- Azemove. "Mapping and Planning Svs. ture development should be coopera- pabdities (i.e., hardware, databases tem: The Productivity Engine." Pvsuc agencies and the WORKS Public Works, September 1983, tion between local a g and are available to small as pp. 75.78, 118, 121. Federal government to establish well as large cities. ❑Gp 5. Jeffrey J. Hamm. "Engineering Standards and CAD: A Perfect Mar - riage. "Design Graphics World. January 1983. pp. 16-19. -- i 6. Walter J. Presnick. "Helping Managers r� �'�" ho See the Trends." , p i iszrattve itilan- +'� y► �• � li agemenc, April 19800, pp. 3S-48. ' �, � 7. Jack Dangermond. "The Process of De- At M S signing signing an Urban Geographic Informa- `%-* �• E d Y • tion System: The Case of Anchorage." A !' Computers- Environment, and Urban � ��® e'er A Systems. Vol. 7. PP. 301 -313. � Vai M 8. Eric Teicholz and Brian J. L Berrv, • Computer Graphics and Environmental 84 SERIES BODIES AND TELESCOPIC HOISTS Planning Prentice Hall Inc., En- FOR SINGLE AXLE TR0CKS glewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1983. • Sloping (dirt shedding) rubrails more than 1.082 sq. inches of • 2" radius, floor to sides support to the floor • One piece, full depth rear corner No sharp-edged su posts supports or :.°► �,, ;,:_;._ flexible sheet metal members used • Positive (anti -jump) chain locks �;:?3. • Flush type (non- tarp- cutting) Single axle telescopic hoists have upper tailgate hardware 13 to 17-ton capacities with micro- • 10 ga. body head, sides and finish, large diameter hydraulic tailgate cylinders for greater support and • 8 ga. body floor low mounting heights. Large gear c-• •y��.��' • Rugged structural channel under- Pumps are used with combined structure includes 9 total cross- roller bearing and valve design and- :'_<+_�_ members on 10' body to provide medium pressure hydraulics for r M <':�v l.: w v, _.- + 1+�.. tom -c long, reliable operation. FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON _ CONTACT YOUR ANTHONY WATER TREATMENT DISTRIBUTOR OR: „ I read with interest Mr. Fulton's ar- ticle "Trends in Drinking Water Treatment — Part II" in your May 1985 issue, in which he indicates that • y... stand -alone carbon treatment is only in the planning stages in the U.S.A. It may interest your readers to - know that at least one potable water treatment plant in North America employs granular activated carbon r•c., t a final process. CH2M HILL has de- t' r signed a GAC addition to the Buffalo 1 Pound Water Treatment Plant, a 36 t mgd plant serving Regina and Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The carbon contactors started up i �r ► - June of this year and are providing high quality water from lake water an with very high taste d odour levels, a D 1 G. D. Giesbrecht • .�.,� .._.. CH2-M HILL Canada Ltd. Anthony Division • DMI Industries. Inc. • Rt. 150 E. • Box 65 Calgary, Alberta Goodfield. IL 61742 • Ph. 309/965.2233 124 For details circle No. A•88 on card PUBLIC WORKS for October, 1985 CITY 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY OF :BROOKLYN BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 TELEPHONE 561 -5440 CENTER EMERGENCY- POLICE - FIRE 911 TO: Sy Knapp, Director of Public Works FROM: H.R. Spurrier, City Engineer DATE: June 18, 1986 RE: Geographic Information System - ULTIMAP The Engineering Division is recommending that a major part of the division activity be automated by participating in the development of a Geographic Information System at LOGIS. This recommendation is a result of a study made by LOGIS for the Public Works User Group which the City of Brooklyn Center is a member. The LOGIS study concluded that it was feasible for LOGIS to develop a Geographic Information System utilizing software provided at no cost by Hennepin County. The software is called ULTIMAP. Half of the Engineering Department's work activity is producing maps, producing construction drawings, preparing visual aides related to Public Works functions, producing maps of information that helps other Public Works Divisions and mapping other information for other City departments. All of this work can be accomplished more efficiently and more accurately with the ULTIMAP system. That is not our estimate but the conclusion and experience of Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis. These jurisdictions have used the ULTIMAP system and have found that production increases by a factor of 3 to 4 times original production. The attached analysis estimates that ULTIMAP will pay for itself by 1993. The analysis uses only the savings realized by the Public Works Department. That analysis proposes a gradual conversion of Public Work's Department responsibilities to the automated system. After initial base map development we would gradually add overlays to the City base map which would then be used in preparation of construction plans and performing other Public Works Department tasks. During the second and third year it will be necessary to utilize temporary full time technicians to assist in entering overlay data and to assist with Engineering Division work. Temporary full time technicians will not be needed after 1988. "74 safte,40f 7IZoae June 18, 1986 Page 2 This analysis anticipates the use of ULTIMAP by other City departments. After 1988, when a sufficient number of map overlays have been assembled, use by other City departments will accelerate the payoff of ULTIMAP. In the cost analysis the projected personnel cost without ULTIMAP proposes replacement of two retiring technicians with one permanent full time technician that would use ULTIMAP. During 1987 and 1988 a temporary full time technician will be needed to assist with the overflow work until improved efficiency eliminates the need for the additional help. Representatives from LOGIS will make an ULTIMAP presentation to City Council in order to further explain the technical aspects of the system and discuss its advantages to municipalities and answer questions. This analysis concludes that the ULTIMAP system is cost effective for the City of Brooklyn Center. The analysis of LOGIS concludes that ULTIMAP is cost effective for its member cities. It is our recommendation that the City proceed with its present plans and continue to participate in the development of ULTIMAP at LOGIS. gRes ect- y submitted, Approved for submittal, u rier Sy app ng er Di ctor of Public Works HRS : j n ULTI ESTIMATED TIME DISTRIBUTION BY ENGINEERING DIVISION TECHNICIANS ASSIGNED TO MAPPING AND PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS Existing 1987 1988 1989 I Permanent Employee's Time Distribution a) Conventional (non - computer aided) Work Assignments 4160 1110 800 300 b) Computer Assisted Mapping N/A 0 560 1200 c) Computer Assisted Plan Preparation N/A 970 720 580 Subtotals 4160 2080 2080 2080 II Part -time Employee's Time Distribution a) Conventional Work Assignments N/A 240 0 0 b) Computer Assisted Mapping N/A 800 750 0 c) Computer Assisted Plan Preparation N/A 0 0 0 Subtotals 0 1040 750 0 III Total Hours 4160 3120 2830 2080 Full -Time Equivalent Employees 2.0 1.5 1.35 1.0 ULTIMAP COST ANALYSIS SYSTEM COST 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 LOGIS Charge for System Development $30,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 LOGIS On -Line Charges 1,000.00 6,000.00 12,000.00 6,000.00 5,000.00 4,000.00 3,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 City Hardware Cost 0.00 0.00 65,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 City Hardware Maintenance Cost 0.00 0.00 0.00 6,500.00 6,500.00 6,500.00 6,500.00 6,500.00 6,500.00 TOTAL SYSTEM COST $31,000.00 $6,000.00 $77,000.00 $12,500.00 $11,500.00 $10,500.00 $9,500.00 $8,500.00 $8,500.00 PERSONNEL COSTS Initial ULTIMAP Overlay Development $11,200.00 $9,200.00 $17,700.00 $8,800.00 $11,900.00 $4,300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Initial Use Of ULTIMAP 0.00 24,600.00 0.00 4,300.00 1,900.00 1,700.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ULTIMAP Continuing Use 0.00 0.00 28,700.00 22,200.00 20,600.00 22,000.00 27,100.00 27,100.00 27,100.00 Temporary /Full Time Technician 64,500.00 9,100.00 6,400.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL PERSONNEL COSTS $75,700.00 $42,900.00 $52,800.00 $35,300.00 $34,400.00 $28,000.00 $27,100.00 $27,100.00 $27,100.00 TOTAL ANNUAL COST OF ULTIMAP $106,700.00 $48,900.00 $129,800.00 $47,800.00 $45,900.00 $38,500.00 $36,600.00 $35,600.00 $35,600.00 PROJECTED PERSONNEL COST WITHOUT ULTIMAP $64,500.00 $57,400.00 $60,200.00 $63,200.00 $66,400.00 $66,400.00 $66,400.00 $66,400.00 $66,400.00 SAVINGS /(COST) WITH ULTIMAP ($42,200.00) $8,500.00 ($69,600.00) $15,400.00 $20,500.00 $27,900.00 $29,800.00 $30,800.00 $30,800.00 CUMMULATIVE SAVINGS /(COST) ($42,200.00) ($33,700.00)($103,300.00) ($87,900.00) ($67,400.00) ($39,500.00) ($9,700.00) $21,100.00 $51,900.00 ULTIMAP 0 0 0 1986 1. LOGIS receives $30,000 for initial development of ULTIMAP One work station at LOGIS is shared with 6 communities; City use of ULTIMAP is 675 on -line hours 2. Initial ULTIMAP overlay development (675 hours) a. City base map (300 hours) b. Street geometries overlay (375 hours) 1987 1. LOGIS adds 1 work station; City use of ULTIMAP is 2020 on -line hours 2. Initial ULTIMAP overlay development (550 hours) a. Sign inventory and pavement marking overlay (200 hours) b. Street jurisdiction and functional classification overlay (200 hours) c. Traffic accident overlay (150 hours) 3. Initial use of ULTIMAP (1,470 hours) a. Preparing all construction plans (970 hours, equal to 1450 hours without ULTIMAP) b. Engineering Division work such as vicinity maps for Council, descriptions, areas, etc. (500 hours, equal to 750 hours without ULTIMAP); Part of Division work without ULTIMAP (1050 hours) 4. Temporary full time technician used to input overlays and assist with Engineering Division work (1070 hours) 1988 1. City installs work station; City use of ULTIMAP is 2750 on -line hours 2. Initial ULTIMAP overlay development (1,050 hours) a. Traffic signal overlay (150 hours) b. Street lighting overlay (150 hours) C. Sidewalk and trailway overlay (150 hours) d. Traffic count overlay (200 hours) e. Water system overlay (200 hours) f. Water meter overlay (200 hours) 3. ULTIMAP continuing use (1,700 hours) a. Preparing all construction plans (725 hours equal to 1450 hours) b. Engineering Division work (900 hours equal to 1800 hours) c. Monitoring signs and pavement markings for street maintenance (75 hours) 4. Temporary full time technician used to input overlays (750 hours) 1989 1. City use of ULTIMAP is 2070 on -line hours 2. Initial ULTIMAP overlay development (515 hours) a. Sanitary sewer overlay (215 hours) b. Sanitary sewer jetting and rodding overlay (100 hours) C. Street sealcoat overlay (200 hours) 3. Initial use of ULTIMAP (250 hours) a. Monitor traffic safety improvements for Public Works (100 hours) b. Schedule water meter valve and fire hydrant maintenance for Public Utilities (150 hours) 4. ULTIMAP continuing use (1,305 hours) a. Preparing all construction plans (580 hours) b. Engineering Division work (650 hours) c. Monitoring signs and pavement markings for Street Maintenance (75 hours) 5. ULTIMAP System is available to other City Departments 1990 1. City use of ULTIMAP is 2020 on -line hours 2. Initial ULTIMAP overlay development (700 hours) a. Drainage system overlay for Engineering (350 hours) b. Easement right of way and property overlay for Engineering (350 hours) ! i ! 3. Initial use of ULTIMAP (110 hours) a. Schedule jetting and rodding for Public Utilities (60 hours) b. Prepare sealcoat program for Street Maintenance (50 hours) 4. ULTIMAP continuing use (1,210 hours) a. Preparing all construction plans (485 hours) b. Engineering Division work (500 hours) c. Monitoring signs and pavement markings for Street Maintenance (50 hours) d. Scheduling traffic safety improvement for Public Works (75 hours) e. Scheduling water meter & fire hydrant maintenance for Public Utilities (100 hours) 5. ULTIMAP System is available to other City Departments 1991 1. City use of ULTIMAP is 1640 on -line hours 2. Initial ULTIMAP overlay development (250 hours) a. Pavement condition overlay (250 hours) 3. Initial use of ULTIMAP (100 hours) a. Pavement management (100 hours) 4. ULTIMAP continuing use (1,290 hours) a. Preparing all construction plans (485 hours) b. Engineering Division work (500 hours) C. Monitoring signs and pavement markings for Street Maintenance (50 hours) d. Scheduling traffic safety improvement for Public Works (75 hours) e. Scheduling water meter & fire hydrant maintenance for Public Utilities (100 hours) f. Preparing sealcoat program for Street Maintenance (30 hours) g. Scheduling jetting and rodding for Public utilities (50 hours) 5. ULTIMAP System is available to other City Departments 1992 1. City use of ULTIMAP is 1590 on -line hours 2. ULTIMAP continuing use (1,590 hours) a. Preparing all construction plans (485 hours) b. Engineering Division work (500 hours) c. Monitoring signs and pavement markings for Street Maintenance (50 hours) d. Scheduling traffic safety improvement for Public Works (75 hours) e. Scheduling water meter 6 fire hydrant maintenance for Public Utilities (100 hours) f. Preparing sealcoat program for Street Maintenance (30 hours) g. Scheduling jetting and rodding for Public utilities (50 hours) h. Pavement management (100 hours) k. Update ULTIMAP overlays (200 hours) 3. ULTIMAP System is available to other City Departments (490 hours) 1993 1. City use of ULTIMAP is 1590 on -line hours 2. ULTIMAP continuing use (1,590 hours) All continuing uses in 1992 continue 3. ULTIMAP System is available to other City Departments (490 hours) 1994 1. City use of ULTIMAP is 1590 on -line hours 2. ULTIMAP continuing use (1,590 hours) All continuing uses in 1992 continue 3. ULTIMAP System is available to other City Departments (490 hours) ULTIMAP MEMORANDUM TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager FROM: Jim Lindsay, Chief of Police DATE: June 17, 1986 SUBJECT: On -Sale Nonintoxicating Liquor License for Pizza Huts of the Northwest, Inc. The police department has received an application for a license for an on -sale nonintoxicating liquor license for the new Pizza Hut Restaurant being constructed in the Target Shopping complex. Pizza Hut intends to open on July 1, 1986. Attached to this memorandum is a resume done by Investigator Spehn on the applicant. He finds nothing to preclude issuance of the license. We recommend issuance of an On -Sale Nonintoxicating Liquor to License to Pizza Huts of the Northwest, Inc. effective on July 1, 1986. The following is a resume by Investigator Donald SPEHN concerning an application for a Nonintoxicating Liquor License. The Case No. is 86- 07901. This resume is dictated on June 16, 1986 at approximately 1900 hours. This resume is transcribed and typewritten by Lori NOVAK, clerk - typist for the Brooklyn Center Police Department. Pizza Huts of the Northwest, Inc. 4570 West 77th Street, Suite 102 Minneapolis, MN This is a Minnesota corporation applying for a nonintoxicating liquor or beer license for a Pizza Hut restaurant to be located at 6005 Shingle Creek Parkway in the City of Brooklyn Center. The corporation operates over thirty (30) Pizza Hut franchise restaurants in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Pizza Huts of the Northwest is a subsidiary of A & M (Atherton and Murphy) Food Services, a publically owned company. Pizza Huts of the Northwest merged with A & M Foods in 1982 and became public in 1983. Mr. William Charles FERRIL is president -of A & M Food Services and owns 3 -1/2 percent of the business. It might be noted at this time that Pizza Huts of the Northwest are in the process of being acquired by Pizza Hut Inc., a subsidiary of Pepsi Cola. Negotiations are expected to be completed by the end of July, 1986. _ Copies of the corporation bylaws and articles of incorporation are attached to the file. #1 - President Rene Anthony BOER DOB: 07 -03 -52 6259 Magnolia Lane Maple Grove, MN #2 - Chairman - Treasurer William Charles FERRIL DOB: 06 -05 -31 240 Wakefield Road Orono, MN #3 - Secretary David James DAVENPORT DOB: 04 -22 -46 515 Narcissus Lane Plymouth, MN #1 - Area Manager David Paul FOLEY DOB: 02 -22 -53 3015 Benjamin Street N.E. Minneapolis, MN Resume by Investigator SPEHN Case No. 86 -07901 Page 2 #2 - On -Site Manager Patricia Jean BLANKENSHIP DOB: 07 - 02 - 57 14742 79th Place Maple Grove, MN ELlY81Y &�.Lv� : The corporation has entered into a lease agreement with Ryan Construction Company, owners of Shingle Creek Shopping Center, for approximately 3,040 square feet of floor space in which they intend to operate a Pizza Hut restaurant. The terms of the lease with Ryan Construction Company covers ten years and are as follows: years 1, 2 - $42,560 to be paid annually years 3, 4, 5 - $45,600 to be paid annually years 6 - 10 - $50,160 to be paid annually In addition, 6 percent of gross sales exceeding the annual fixed minimum rent will be paid. Copies of the lease are attached to the case file. The corporation is also investing $150,000 in leasehold and $130,000 in equipment. The source of such amount is from existing company profits which approximated 2 -1/2 million dollars last year. EMp.LQy pa #1 - Rene Anthony BOER DOB: 07 -03 -52 Mr. BOER is president of the company, but he has no financial interest in it. Mr. BOER was born in The Netherlands, however, he is a naturalized United States citizen, naturalized in Wausau, Wisconsin in October, 1975. The Certificate of Naturalization bears number 10077567. Mr. BOER is married, his wife's name is Judith Ann. Mr. BOER has been employed by the company for over ten years. Mr. BOER has a valid Minnesota driver's license. He has no record with the State of Minnesota, NCIC, or Hennepin County Warrants. #2 - William Charles FERRIL DOB: 06 -05 -31 Mr. FERRIL is the chairman - treasurer of the corporation. Mr. FERRIL is a United States citizen and was born in St. Joseph, Missouri. He is married and his wife's name is Eleanor. Mr. FERILL has also been with the company for over ten years and as previously indicated, he does own approximately 3 -1/2 percent of the public stock of A & M Food Services. Mr. FERRIL has a valid Minnesota driver's license and has no criminal history record with the State of Minnesota, NCIC, or Hennepin County Warrants. Resume by Investigator SPEHN Case No. 86 -07901 Page 3 #3 - David James DAVENPORT DOB: 04 -22 -46 Mr. DAVENPORT was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania d is a United g , an States S tes citiz en. He is married and his wife's name is Belle. Mr. DAVENPORT is an attorney with the law firm of Lindquist and Vennum, and has been employed by that firm since August, 1972. Mr. DAVENPORT is also a former mayor of the City of Plymouth. Mr. DAVENPORT has a valid Minnesota driver's license and he has no criminal history with the State of Minnesota, NCIC, or Hennepin County Warrants. #4 - David Paul FOLEY DOB: 02 -22 -53 Mr. FOLEY is the area manager for the restaurants operated by Pizza Huts of the Northwest. Mr. FOLEY is a United States citizen born in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is married and his wife's name is Paula. Mr. FOLEY has been employed by the corporation since September, 1981. Mr. FOLEY has a valid Minnesota driver's license and has no criminal history with the State of Minnesota, NCIC, or Hennepin County Warrants. #5 - Patricia - Jean BLANKENSHIP NSHIP DOB: 07 02 57 Mrs. BLANKENSHIP is a United States citizen, she was born in Crystal, Minnesota. Her maiden name is Patricia Jean FEYEREISEN. She is married and her husband's name is Richard Aaron BLANKENSHIP. She has been employed by the corporation for over ten years. It is also noted that her husband is also an employee of the corporation and has been for over ten years. Mrs. BLANKENSHIP will be the on -site manager of the Pizza Hut restaurant in Brooklyn Center. Mrs. BLANKENSHIP has no Minnesota driver's license on file and has no criminal history with the State of Minnesota, NCIC, or Hennepin County Warrants. As Mrs. BLANKENSHIP is the on -site manager, character references were checked as follows: #1 - Mr. James STRILICH State Farm Insurance phone: 475 -9910 Mr. STRILICH indicates that he has known Mrs. BLANKENSHIP since approximately 1982, both as an insured and as a manager of the Pizza Hut restaurant located in Wayzata. Mr. STRILICH indicated that he lives across the street from the Pizza Hut restaurant in Wayzata and he and his wife often do frequent the establishment. He described Mrs. BLANKENSHIP as a real nice person and a person that he really likes. He indicated that she is honest and is a very good worker. Mr. STRILICH indicated that the Pizza Hut in Wayzata is very close to the Wayzata High School and the community had some concern when the restaurant began operations that it would become a hangout for the students from the school. He indicated that this has not happened and attributes it to the management of Mrs. BLANKENSHIP. He indicated she runs the place like a champ and has never had any problems with the kids and that the restaurant is maintained as a family type restaurant. He indicates Mrs. BLANKENSHIP seems to be a very capable person. Resume by Investigator SPEHN Case No. 86 -07901 Page 4 #2 - Kent STONE Northtown National Bank phone: 786 -9860 Mr. STONE indicated that he met Mrs. BLANKENSHIP in approximately 1980 when STONE worked in a bank in Robbinsdale and apparently the BLANKENSHIP's did their banking at that particular bank. Mr. STONE further indicates that he went to school with Mrs. BLANKENSHIP's husband. It was further related that he knew her family. He described Mrs. BLANKENSHIP as being very honest and a very positive individual. He indicated the family always pays their bills on time and has never had any financial problems. He indicated further that he knew that Mrs. BLANKENSHIP had done well with the Pizza Hut Company and that she has won several achievement awards. He went on to relate that he would say that the City would be very lucky if she is going to manage the Pizza Hut in Brooklyn Center. #3 - Mona FASCHING 44_ phone: 533 -6524 Mona FASCHING has indicated that she is a family friend of Mrs. BLANKENSHIP's family and has known them for twenty -five or twenty -six years. She indicated she also knew Mr. BLANKENSHIP and knows that he also works for Pizza Hut. She states they have no children. She describes Mrs. BLANKENSHIP's family as being a very stable family with very strong religious beliefs and very family oriented. She describes Patricia BLANKENSHIP as a very honest person and as having a good head. She indicates she has done well with the company and has managed several Pizza Huts in the metropolitan area. She indicated she has very good work habits. She thought there would be no problem with Mrs. BLANKENSHIP managing a restaurant in Brooklyn Center. This investigation has found nothing detrimental concerning the company or the officers of the company, in fact it appears that the company is noted for running family type establishments and that the on -site manager they have selected for the Brooklyn Center location is an employee with over ten years of service and has managed several of their restaurants. No criminal history has been found on any of the officers of the company or the on -site manager. The company appears to be financially sound. The on -site manager, Patricia BLANKENSHIP, appears to be highly thought of by friends and acquaintances, as well as the company. Based on this investigation, the investigator would recommend that the application for a nonintoxicating liquor license for Pizza Huts of the Northwest be considered. Licenses to be approved by the City Council on June 23, 1986 * AMUSEMENT DEVICE - OPERATOR Brookdale East Cinema ` 5801 John Martin Drive Brooklyn Center Community Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Earle Brown Bowl 6445 James Circle Lynbrook Bowl 6357 North Lilac Drive MTC 6845 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Red Lobster Restaurant 7235 Brooklyn Boulevard UA Plaza 5810 Shingle Creek Pkwy. 'ef of Police AMUSEMENT DEVICE - VENDOR Advance Carter Company 850 Decatur Avenue ' B & K Music &,Vending Co. 3420 Nicollet Avenue S. ief of Police 6avad-PeBhmh -t- - - - - - -- 1 Wes C ra -IT -T Sanitarian CIGARETTE LICENSE Amoco 6600 West River Road Target 6100 Shingle Creek Pkwy. �• Lj City Clerk FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE W oco 6600 West River Road Brookdale Mobil 5710 Xerxes Avenue North Burger King 6110 Brooklyn Boulevard Green Mill Inn, Inc. 5540 Brooklyn Boulevard Mui Li Wan Inc. 6800 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Pizza Huts of the Northwest 6000 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Target 6100 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Video Revue 5810 Xerxes Avenue North` n. Sanitarian GASOLINE SERVICE STATION LICENSE Amoco 6600 West River Road LE. City Clerk ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE Blue Bell Ice Cream Co. 3218 Snelling Avenue Brooklyn Center Community Center 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Green Mill Inn Inc. 5540 Brooklyn Boulevard Tom Higgins 830 West Larpenteur Avenue George Nerburn 1100 Emerson Lane North Scoreboard Pizza 6816 Humboldt Avenue N. • �, t'1.�/yLGY�YL. Sanitarian MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LICENSE Air Comfort, Inc. 3944 Louisiana Circle 0 anley's Heating & Air Cond. 2401 80th Avenue N. oop-Belden-Porter Co. 315 Royalston Avenue N. Standard Heating & Air Cond. 410 West Lake Street Stout Mechanical P.O. Box 6305 Build g Official Licenses to be approved by the City Council on June 23, 1986 AMUSEMENT DEVICE - OPERATOR Brookdale East Cinema t 5801 John Martin Drive Brooklyn Center Community Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Earle Brown Bowl 6445 James Circle Lynbrook Bowl 6357 North Lilac Drive MTC 6845 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Red Lobster Restaurant 7235 Brooklyn Boulevard UA Plaza 5810 Shingle Creek Pkwy. •ef of Police AMUSEMENT DEVICE - VENDOR Advance Carter Company 850 Decatur Avenue 4A B & K Music & Vending Co. 3420 Nicollet Avenue S. ief of Police Qk- CATERING FOOD VEHICLE LICENSE Javad Feghahati 1399 West Minnehaha /►'1(y/yl- Sanitarian CIGARETTE LICENSE Amoco 6600 West River Road Target 6100 Shingle Creek Pkwy. �• City Clerk FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE Amoco 6600 West River Road Brookdale Mobil 5710 Xerxes Avenue North Burger King 6110 Brooklyn Boulevard Green Mill Inn, Inc. 5540 Brooklyn Boulevard Mui Li Wan Inc. 6800 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Pizza Huts of the Northwest 6000 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Target 6100 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Video Revue 5810 Xerxes Avenue North Sanitarian GASOLINE SERVICE STATION LICENSE Amoco 6600 West River Road City Clerk ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE Blue Bell Ice Cream Co. 3218 Snelling Avenue Brooklyn Center Community Center 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Green Mill Inn Inc. 5540 Brooklyn Boulevard Tom Higgins 830 West Larpenteur Avenue George Nerburn 1100 Emerson Lane North A Scoreboard Pizza 6816 Humboldt Avenue N. Sanitarian Ak MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LICENSE Air Comfort, Inc. 3944 Louisiana Circle Ganley's Heating & Air Cond. 2401 80th Avenue N. Loop- Belden - Porter Co. 315 Royalston Avenue N. Standard Heating & Air Cond. 410 West Lake Street Stout Mechanical P.O. Box 6305 BuildUig Official - DNPERISHABLE VENDING MACHINE LICENSE SI /Griswold Corp. 8300 10th Avenue N. Travelers North 6601 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Sanitarian ?ERISHABLE VENDING MACHINE LICENSE ISI /Griswold Corp. 8300 10th Avenue N. 4 Travelers North 6601 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Sanitarian ZENTAL DWELLING LICENSE Initial: RFCI Property Management 5240 Drew Avenue N. Robert E. Johnson 7218 -7224 West River Road Renewal: Darrell A. Farr Development Beach Condominiums Thomas K. Williams 5200 France Avenue North Martha Lahti 5316 Knox Avenue North Martha Lahti 5322 Knox Avenue North H. & Val J. Rothschild, Inc. 5300 -5322 Ponds Drive H. & Val J. Rothschild, Inc. 5301 -5315 Ponds Drive H. & Val J. Rothschild, Inc. 5319 -5333 Ponds Drive H. & Val J. Rothschild, Inc. 5400 -5422 Ponds Drive H. & Val J. Rothschild, Inc. 5401 -5423 Ponds Drive H. & Val J. Rothschild, Inc. 5426 -5448 Ponds Drive H. & Val J. Rothschild, Inc. 5427 -5441 Ponds Drive ROI Properties, Inc. 7109 -7113 Unity Avenue N. H. & Val J. Rothschild, Inc. 7225 -7247 Unity Avenue N. H. & Val J. Rothschild, Inc. 7240 -7254 Unity Avenue N. H. & Val J. Rothschild, Inc. 7251 -7273 Unity Avenue N. H. & Val J. Rothschild, Inc. 7260 -7274 Unity Avenue N. Sigmund Bona 5207 Xerxes Avenue North Richard and Sharon Krawiecki 5209 Xerxes Avenue North Frances M. Lunacek 5211 Xerxes Avenue North Tracy Rice 5836 Xerxes Avenue North Diane and Eugene Wright 4408 69th Avenue North 4a.ULaA� ' Dir ector of Planning and Inspection SIGN HANGERS LICENSE Cragg Inc. 9636 85th Avenue North n Daniel Signs 40 Southwest 4th Street Buil 'ng Official SWIMMING POOL LICENSE Chippewa Park Apartments 6507 Camden Avenue North Spa Petite 2920 County Road 10 Sanitarian GENERAL APPROVAL: 2Q Z19J42 D. K. Weeks, City Clerk