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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 1980 PAGE 2 Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Salminen, 1740 Holton, were in attendance together with their neighbors, Mrs. John O'Keefe, 1743 Albert, and Mrs. H. G. Ewan, 1749 Albert, to request a solution to the problem of the walkway which had been used as a driveway in the past, but is barricaded at the present time. Councilmember Larson informed those in attendance that the Planning Commission had studied the situation and recommends that the entire walk- way be vacated in order that the four homeowners with property adjoining the walkway may surface the area and use it for access to their garages. Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown, that the walk-i way between 1740 and 1746 Holton and 1743 and 1749 Albert be vacated as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Steele that Reso- lution 80-23A be adopted calling for a public hearing on the vacation and authorizing publication and posting of same. Motion carried unani- mously. RESOLUTION 80-23A A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON EASEMENT VACATION Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember Eggert that in view of Council's acceptance of the Planning Commission's recommendation to vacate the walkway, the barricades presently there be removed. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Warkentien informed Council that Clement Lehnen, owner of Falcon Lanes, Inc, has requested permission to install a sign on the building which houses his business. Councilmember Larson explained that Mr. Lehnen had attended the Planning Commission Meeting and that the Commission was unable to determine whether or not the sign could be considered a flashing sign, which would not comply with the Zoning Ordinance. Council discussed the matter and decided the sign in question is a flashing sign and cannot be allowed. Councilmember Steele moved, seconded by Councilmember Eggert that the request be denied on the basis that it is a flashing sign, which is prohibited by Ordinance $64. Motion carried unanimously. Russell Bull, 1810 Arona, addressed Council regarding a neighbor's tree (1816 Arona) which was struck by lightening and a branch fell into Mr. Bull's yard damaging his garage, fence and camper. Mr. Bull is concerned that the remainder of the tree could fall on his property causing further damage and had requested! the City Tree Inspector check the tree and make a recommendation regarding possible removal of the tree. Attorney Renefick advised that according to Ordinance #86, the City Horticulturist does have the authority to order removal of a tree if he considers it hazardous to public safety or is a public nuisance. Dr. French, City Horticulturist, has exmained the tree and will make a recommendation. Mayor Warkentien presented to Council a request from the Minnesota Cycling Team to barricade the north bald of Commonwealth Avenue for their fund raiser to be held Sunday, October 12, 1980 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Councilmember Steele moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown that the request be granted. Motion carried unanimously. i~ PROPOSED VACATION OF WALKWAY BE- TWEEN 1740 & 1746 HOLTC 1743 & 1749 ALBERT RESOLUTION 80-23A WALKWAY BARRICADES TO BE REMOVE REQUEST FOR FLASHING SIGN-FALCON LANES, DENIE RUSS BULL REQUEST THA7 HORTICULTUR- IST ORDER REMOVAL OF DAMAGED TREE AT 1816 AROr MN CYCLING TEAM PER- MITTED TO CLOSE ~ OF COMMONWEALTF FOR FUND RAISER 10/12/80