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i.~ I~~IIN'JTES REGTJLA,R CITY COUNCIL Tv:EETING OCTOBr~R 27, 1982 PAGE 3 Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Eggert, that a cut be made on Snelling avenue to the east for dirset access to the alley behind Flower City and Embers. Council discussed the matter at length and the fact that the State HighYvay Department has plans for upgrading Snelling Avenue in 198l~. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of the motion: Mayor ti°r'arkention and Council- member Larson, and the following voted against the same: Council- members Chestovich, Eggert and Ciernia. T.7otion failed. REQUEST FOR A CUT IN ST'TELLING BETWEEN EPIIBERS & FLOWER CITY A variance request from Grace Lai for construction of a six unit apart- ment building on Lot 1Lt, Block 1 of Labalestra Park was discussed. James A. Hiltz of Graphic Designs Associates .Architects presented the prelimin- ary plans and explained the variances requested. The Planning Commission had approved the variances with the stipulation that the parking area and drive area be curbed and two trees be planted at the side entrance as indicated on the plans. After considerable discussion on the parking space, snow removal, and emergency vehicle access Council concurred that 1-1~2 parking spaces per unit was not adequate. Councilmember Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, to deny the request for the variances due to inadequate vehicle space, poor traffic flow and lack of space for emergency vehicles. TJlotion carried unanimously, Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that the ambulance fire bill for Ralph :{ampa be submitted to SCAN for prosecut- ion. Motion carried unanimously. 'J`%illiam Smith, 1358 Jt'. Iowa, was in attendance requesting placement of stop signs on Albert and Pascal Streets when construction is completed. He explained that there are a considerable number of young children residing in the area, traffic does not heed the speed limit signs at the present time, and with the streets improved they will become thoroughfares. Councilmember Chestovich pointed out that when the street upgrading was discussed in i~harch she requested the Engineer to consider stop signs in the area. Engineer Lemberg then explained the criteria warrantyng stop signs as recommended by the Bllinnesota Department of Transportation. He stated he felt that there are areas in Northome which should be carefully controlled and would recommend an alternated system with four-way stop signs. Council- member Eggert moved, seconded by R4ayor 'r°~`arkentien, that the Engineer meet with P1Ir. Smith and Councilmember Chestovich for the purpose of making recommendations to Council on stop sign placement. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Ciernia commented on assessment formulas and stated he felt a public hearing is not the time to pro pose new formulas but that it should be done in the period of time between when the improve- ment is ordered and when the assessment hearing takes place. Following a discussion, Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Mayor V~arkentien, that the Council put on record the intent to prepare and evaluate assessment plans prior to holding public hearings. Motion carried unanimously. VARIANCE REQUEST FROM GRACE LAI FOfi 6 UNIT APART- TvIEPdT DENIED KAI:2PA AMBUL- ANCE BILL TO BE SUBMITTED TO SCAN WILLIAM SMITE 1358 IOWA REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS 01\ ALBERT & PASCAL COUNCIL TO REVIEW ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES