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City of Falcon Heights • Planning Commission Minutes March 22, 2005 PRESENT: Commissioners De Leo, Harris, Heideman, Lageson, Council Liaison Lindstrom. Also present was Staff Liaison Deb Jones. ABSENT: Ryan, Lukermann, Tracy, Ziebarth The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Commissioner Harris, in the absence of Chairman Ryan. As there was no quorum, approval of the minutes of the February 22, 2005, meeting were tabled until next month. [Note: Upon the arrival AGENDA: There were no agenda items. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Councilmember Lindstrom invited the Commission to a tour of the new multi-family building on Apri121 at 5:30 p.m. Meet in the lobby. Those who wish to attend should notify staff so the management knows how many to expect. Lindstrom also reminded Commissioners and viewers of the second annual city wide food shelf drive that ends Saturday, Apri12. He read off the list of locations where residents can • drop off food, including l O local businesses, City Hall, the elementary school, the homes of volunteers, and several other locations. Flyers have been posted around the City. The Lions will be picking up the donations at about mid day on April 2, so donors are encouraged to drop off donations early in the day or before Saturday. Brian Olson, resident of 1592 Roselawn, asked for clarification on the date of the tour. It is Apri121. Staff Liaison Jones conveyed the apologies of City Administrator Worthington, who was unable to attend as planned and give the Commission an update on the progress of the Southeast Corner redevelopment project (Falcon Heights Town Square). Jones distributed copies of Ms. Worthington's report and gave the highlights for viewing audience. There is going to be a story about the project in the St. Paul Pioneer Press in the near future; exact date is unknown. Sherman Associates says the senior building is about half rented at this date, in line with expectations. They are working on getting a longer pedestrian signal for crossing Larpenteur at Arona. Plans for the townhomes have not been submitted yet; the City expects to have them soon. Construction could begin within the next six to eight weeks, depending on weather. In the multi-family building, work is beginning on finishing the interior spaces. Staff has been working with Pizza Hut on their permit for their interior and their signage. Two additional commercial spaces have been leased, to Williams Optical and Sports Barber; two more are vacant. Commissioners are welcome to contact Ms. Worthington if they have questions. Commissioners had a few questions about the barber shop and other potential • businesses at the new building and gave some compliments to other businesses in the Snelling Larpenteur district. City of Falcon Heights -Planning Commission Meeting of March, 2005 -Page 1 of 2