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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 11, 1984 PAGE 2 ~~ Engineer Schunicht explained that the bid date on the Larpenteur Avenue Water- Main project has been postponed to July 25, 1984 in order that he will have LARPENTEUR time to negotiate with the University of Minnesota for an easement and to AVE. WATER- finalize plans with St. Paul Water Utility. MAIN Engineer Schunicht referred to a letter from Clinton Hewitt, Associate Vice U OF M President, Physical Planning-and Physical Plant, University of Minnesota, REQUESTS (6/26/84) requesting that the City extend Development District ~~l to include SEWER SERVICE the University of Minnesota Golf Course in order that sanitary sewer service FOR GOLF would be available to the-Golf Course. Since the Golf Course is already COURSE included in Development District X61, amending the District will not be necessary. Engineer Schunicht will provide more information at the July 25th Council Meeting. K. MODERSON, Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Acting Mayor Chestovich, that Keith 1432 CALIF. Moderson, 1432 California,be-appointed to the Park and Recreation Com- PARK & REC. mission, Motion carried unanimously. COMMISSION Acting Mayor Chestovich presented a letter from Veryl Andre, 2140 Folwell V. ANDRE, Street, and a petition signed by twelve other residents of the area, request-2140 FOLWELL ing that some action be taken to solve the drainage problem on the pedestrianREQUEST THAT walkway between Hoyt Avenue and Folwell Street. Council referred the matter DRAINAGE to the City Engineer who will report back at the July 25th meeting. PROBLEM BE SOLVED Acting Mayor Chestovich opened the Public Hearing on Development District No. 2 at 7:30 P.M, and presented the Affidavit of Publication. Fiscal Consultant Steve Apfelbacher reviewed the plan and explained that the tax increment financing district and financing plan are not being established at this time. The purpose of establishing the development district is to establish a framework for development giving the City rights such as the right of eminent domain. Doug Alsdorf, owner of Ann's Tailoring and Distinctive Cleaners, 1548 W. Larpenteur, expressed concern over the possible development of the south- east corner of Larpenteur and Snelling and how he will be affected. Acting Mayor Chestovich explained that Mr. Cohen has indicated an interest in developing the corner but there are no definite plans as yet. It was suggested that Mr. Alsdorf keep in contact with the Redevelopment Committee, especially two members who are businessmen on that corner: Greg Stende and Doug Lehnen. In reply to questions from Councilmembers, Fiscal Consultant Chenoweth explained that the district and map can be amended at any time and that any parcel within a development district can be designated a blighted area, it is not necessary to include the entire district. PUBLIC HEARING ON DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT N0. 2 DOUG ALSDORF ANN'S TAILORING & CLEANERS Attorney Gasteazoro was of the opinion that Bullseye Golf would soon be HEARING TO obtaining bids on the proposed building and, therefore, recommended that BE CONTINUED the hearing be continued in order that the tax increment financing district ON 8/8/84 can be established without scheduling a separate public hearing. Follow- AT 8:00 P.M. ing a short discussion, Acting Mayor Chestovich moved, seconded by Council- member Bladwin, that the hearing be continued on August 8, 1984 at 8:00 P.M. Upon the recommendation of Fiscal Consultant Chenoweth, Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Acting Mayor Chestovich, that Resolution 84-21 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously.