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MINUTES FEBRUARY 8, 19 89 PAGE 2 DISCUSSION OF FOSTER CARE AND GROUP HOMES - REFERRED TO PLANNING AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONS Baldwin explained that a foster care home for four adults suffering from head injuries is being proposed at 1746 N. Snelling and that such a use is permitted under the City's Zoning Code, however, there are some portions of the Code that are in contradiction of State Statutes and need to be addressed. He stressed that all planning and zoning authority comes from the State and State Statutes supersede municipal laws. TOM KNIER, Manager of the Community Home Program for Enhanced Living and Rehabilitation Systems, the group proposing the establishment of the home on Snelling, explained the purpose of the program is to put the residents in a home situation rather than placement in a nursing home, and stressed that the property will be well kept up and not be an intrusion into the neighborhood. DAVID SCHEELE, 1760 N. Snelling, expressed concern that the home would have a negative impact on his property by lowering his property value and increasing traffic. GLEN OLSON, 1780 N. Snelling, was concerned about the ownership of the property and was informed by Mr. Knier that three investors have leased the house. Mr. Olson also felt it was inappropriate to place such a home on Snelling which is a busy street, and also objected to a commercial use in a residential neighborhood. EMIL ZAPPA, 1770 N. Snelling, was concerned that more rooms could be added to the home and the number of residents increased. Council briefly discussed the fact that the City Code relating to this type of home is not in compliance with State Statute, after which the matter was referred to the Planning and Human Rights Commissions for review and recommendations. WORKSHOP ON FOSTER/GROUP HOMES SCHEDULED FOR 3/1/89 Council scheduled a workshop for March 1, 1989 at 7:00 P.M. for a presentation by Ramsey County Human Services Department regarding foster and group homes. ATTORNEY TO DRAFT NEW LEASES WITH UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOR CITY PARK PROPERTY Council discussed the fact that the present lease on the Park at Roselawn and Cleveland will expire in 1993 and before proceeding with plans to replace the park building it would be prudent to obtain a longer commitment from the University. Ciernia then moved that the City Attorney be authorized to review the old lease and draft a new one with the University for the City Park property. Motion carried unanimously.