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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 8 1989
Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:00 P.M.
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
Baldwin, Bush, P. Chenoweth, Ciernia and Wallin.
were Gedde, Maurer, Wiessner and. S. Chenoweth.
MINUTES OF 10/25/89 APPROVED
Also present
The Minutes of October 25, 1989 were approved by unanimous
consent.
ADDITION/DELETION OF AGENDA ITEMS
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Council approved the following changes in the agendas: (1)
.Deletion of Item F-1, Preliminary Development Agreement with
Professional Ventures,. Inc. from the Policy Agenda, (2)
Addition of Planning Commission Minutes of November 6, 1989, and
License #386 for Conklin Tree Farms, to the Consent Agenda, and
(3) Transfer of Request for a Permitted Accessory Use Permit at
1892 Holton, from the Consent Agenda to the Policy Agenda.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Council approved the following Consent Agenda by unanimous
consent:
1. a. Disbursements through 11/8/89, $62,205.48
b. Payroll 10/16/89 - 10/31/89, $10,399.44
2. Cancellation of Check #22856 issued to Business Records
Corporation on 10/26/89 in Amount of $869.87 (Incorrect
Amount )
3. Amendment to Section 5-14.04 of the Code Relating to
Zoning Application and Recording Fees (Ordinance
0-89-15)
4. Request for a Permitted Accessory Use Permit to
Construct a Utility Building, Falcon Heights Elementary
School, 1393 Garden
5. Request for a Permitted Accessory Use Permit to
Construct a Utility Building, William Brown,. 1808
Asbury
6. Licenses: Crown Healthcare, #380, Brigley Roof ing,
Inc. #379, Peterson Bros. Roof ing, #382, Globe
Construction #383, Central Air Conditioning & Heating,
#381, University of Minnesota Forestry Club, #384,
.Conklin Tree Farms & Gardens, #386
7. .Planning Commission Minutes of November 6, 1989
PROPOSED PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH PROFESSIONAL
VENTURES, INC. WITHDRAWN FROM AGENDA.
The proposed develoFxnent agreement with PVI for possible
redevelopment of the southeast corner of Larpenteur and Snelling
was withdrawn at the petitioner's request.
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LIONS CLUB REQUEST TO USE CITY PARK FOR SALE OF CHRISTMAS TREES,
CHRISTMAS TREE LICENSE #387 AND TEMPORARY SIGN PERMITS TO BE
ISSUED UPON RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS AND FEES
Sam Jacobs, representing the Falcon Heights/Lauderdale Lions
Club, requested that Council consider allowing the Club to
install 50 steel posts and 500 feet of snow fence at the City
Park as an enclosure for their annual Christmas Tree sales lot.
He also requested permission to place a temporary warming
shelter and satellite at the site. Following a brief discussion
Wallin moved approval of the requests contingent upon receipt of
the necessary license and signage documents. Motion carried
unanimously.
DISCUSSION OF UNIVERSITY'S INTENT TO SELL LEASE RIGHTS IN
IN UNIVERSITY GROVE
Baldwin explained that the University of Minnesota is
considering the sale. of the lease rights of the University Grove
property to the homeowners in the neighborhood, and has inquired
as to whether or not the City would be interested in purchasing
the common areas. Wallin explained that the Planning Commission
at their November 6th meeting, recommended the City not purchase
the common areas. Council concurred and will not pursue
purchase.
CITY TO VACATE A PORTION OF EASEMENT ON EXTENSION OF FOLWELL
AVE. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 11/13/89, 7:30 P.M.
Wiessner explained that .the University has requested the City to
vacate its easement on the extension of Folwell so the
University may sell the additional land as a part of Lot C for a
dwelling unit. Wallin explained that the Planning Commission
felt the City should not give up more than 25 feet of the
easement as it may be used
walkway. included in the Ci
discussion, Council agreed
easement as long has there
scheduled a public hearing
P.M., December 13, 1989.
for pedestrian access to the proposed
ty's Park Plan. Following the
to vacate the west 25 feet of the
is no cost to the City. Council then
on the proposed vacation for ?:30
REQUEST FROM GARY AFFOLETER, 1892 HOLTON, FOR A PERMITTED
ACCESSORY USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A STORAGE BUILDING DEEMED
UNNECESSARY
Wallin explained that Mr. Affoleter had begun to construct a
temporary lean-to on the side of his garage for boat storage,
but has now decided to make it a permanent structure. The
Planning Commission had a lengthy discussion as to whether or
not an Permitted Accesory Use Permit was necessary and by a 6 to
1 vote did recommend approval of the permit. Council also
questioned whether an Accessory Use Permit was appropriate or if
the structure was an addition to the garage which would only
require a building permit. Mr. Affoleter informed Council he
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had decided to make access between the garage and the storage
area and assured he would finish the addition to match the
existing garage. Following a discussion Council concurred that
the addition would be an extension of the existing garage and
and that a Permitted Accessory Use Permit is not necessary.
They reminded Mr. Affoleter that he should immediately apply for
a building permit, and strongly urged him to make the addition
blend in with the existing exterior building material.
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO CODE PROVIDING FOR RESIDENTIAL
COMPOSTING'
Wallin explained that the Planning Commission had discussed the
proposed code amendments at previous meetings and had held the
required public hearing on November 6, 1989. .Council briefly
discussed the proposed changes and determined there was no need
to amend Section 8-1.01 relating to Junk, Trash, Rubbish and
Refuse, as it did not apply to yard wastes. Wallin then moved
adoption of .Ordinance 0-89-16 which carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE 0-89-16
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-4.01, SUBD. 3 (k)
(PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES) AND SECTION 9-2.04, SUBD. 1
(ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE
REVIEW OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT POLICY
Council discussed the proposed a,~essment policy with Maurer and
Gedde after which minor changes were recommended. P. Chenoweth
moved approval of the document with the recommended amendments,
which carried unanimously. An Ordinance adopting the policy
will be placed on a future agenda.
COUNCIL RETREAT TO BE HELD AT WHITE BEAR COUNTRY INN
Council reviewed cost estimates for various facilities which
might be appropriate for the Planning Retreat scheduled for
November 24 and 25 and agreed on the White Bear Country Inn.
They discussed whether or not a facilitator should be hired and
agreed it was not necessary or financially prudent to do so.
Wiessner was asked to plan the program and act as facilitator.
ADJOURNMENT
Council adjourned .the meeting at 8:47 P.M.
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Tom Baldwin, Mayor
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