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City of Falcon Heights AGENDA Regular Meeting of the City Council January 26, 1994 I. CALL TO ORDER: 7 p.m. II. BALDWIN GEHRZ GIBSON TALBOT HUSTAD JACOBS CHENOWETH HOYT ATTORNEY ENGINEER III. COMMUNITY FORUM IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 12, 1994 V. PUBLIC HEARING: None VI. CONSENT AGENDA: C 1. Disbursements a. General disbursements through 1/12/94, $398,563.95 b. Payroll 1/1/94 to 1/15/94, $14,278.03 C -2. Licenses C -3. Request for a variance in Chapter 9, Section 13.02, Subd. 3(e), the front yard setback requirement for a sign at 1755 Prior Ave. No. in a B -2 commercial zone. VII. POLICY AGENDA: P -1. Request for a conditional use permit to operate a veterinary hospital at 1546 West Larpenteur in a B -3 zone. ACTION: P -2. Proposed resolution transferring funds from the tax increment financing district (TIF) #1 construction fund to the Larpenteur Avenue capital fund and the infrastructure capital fund ACTION: P -3. Forester's Report for 1993. ACTION: (over) Page 2 Council Agenda January 26, 1994 P -4. Proposed renewal of E -Z Recycling Contract ACTION: P -5. Discussion of city policy governing use of all community facilities ACTION: P -6. Discussion on possible community and neighbor -based play groups. ACTION: P -7. Scheduling a workshop with legislators and a workshop with the planning commission to discuss the commercial development moratorium ACTION: These were originally scheduled as workshop items but are listed as discussion items. They do not require a decision this evening. VIII. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: I -1. Minutes of Solid Waste Commission meeting, 12/9/93. I -2. Minutes of Human Rights Commission meeting, 12/21/93 Minutes of Human Rights Commission meeting, 1/18/94 IX. ADJOURNMENT Meeting Date: 1/26/94 Agenda Item: C 1 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Disbursements SUBMITTED BY: Tom Kelly, Finance Director_ REVIEWED BY: 7 EXPLANATION /SUMMARY: a. General disbursements through 1/19/94, $398,563.95 b. Payroll 1/1/94 to 1/15/94, $14,278.03 ACTION REQUESTED: Approval 4. IN: 0-1.5 OF FALCON LEILDh COUNCIL REPORT PE APPRUs:AL Or BILLS PERIOD ENDING: 0..1-1 CHECK# VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION DEPT. AMOUNT 13' 1 4 j AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY CO. 1y4 1/18 LINENS FIRE FIG 72.49 151 1 1 17 C.ME-R-I-CAN-NAT-LONAL—BAW AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK 1ST 1-42 BOND P4TfNE-1-,T 1ST 1/2 BOND PAYMENT 9-0-CAPIT -9-0000.00 90 HAMLI 10,000.00 AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK 1ST 1/2 INTEREST PAYMENT 90 CAPIT 2,700.00 9 riftFRICom WITLONAL BANK 1-6T 1_42 l_a_TE_RasT PAYMENT 9-0 linmLI 2,9a8-75 101 TOTAL FUR AMERICAN NATIONAL BA 105,638.75 111, 121 ..rs •es u cAll TATIM Phis rnNrEPENCE PEqCUE q 640 04 13 )14 ASSOC. OF METRO. MUNI. 94 AMM DUES LEGISLAT 1,629.00 15 16 ALPHA VIDEO AUDIO MIXER GENERAL 340.80 18 RRFUNING-FERRIR TNn_ TANHuRy RHRRTcH RFMOVal RIITI DIM; 140 19 BOARD OF WATER COMMISION AUTO FIRE SUPPLY BUILDING 80.00 21 anaRn fl p WATFQ rnwerminni 11/1A rn 1P/17 WATER 14 :r• 22 BOARD OF WATER COMMISION AUTO FIRE SUPPLY PARK MI 80.00 123 TOTAL FOR BOARD OF WATER COMMI 174.25 24 25 BUSINESS EDUCATION SERV. WRITING SEMINAR FINANCE 129.00 26 27 rAPITcu_cLty_REG_LohuREamz"_Enaa_nuEs_____ETa 28 )291 CAPITAL CITY MUTUAL AID 94 DUES FIRE FIG 75.00 30 31 CARE AIR CONDITIONING REPAIR FURNACE AT CURTIS PARK MAI 119.00 32 331 CITIZENS_LEAGUE 9.4_CIZZ7FN LEAGUE-DUES MI-00 ,34 )1i35 COLONIAL INSURANCE STD INSURANCE FIRE FIG 16.00 136, CillfiNIAL_INglIRANCE ETD INSURANnE FTRF PRE 7,6.4=', 371 COLONIAL INSURANCE STD INSURANCE STREETS b4.70 )38 3 TOTAL FOR COLONIAL INSURANCE 107.15 40 COLUMBIA EQUIPMENT COMP. SHELTER FOR GROVE PARK 3,720.00 )411 42 C.01 INC FI 1 44 MICHAEL DOW PROPANE TORCH 15 96 146 147 F.M. FRATTALONE EXCAVATIN PAYMENT #4 145,648.08 1481 FIRE TECHNFil :JFY R. ADMTN CLAES_EOR GU 8 491 5I FIRST TRUST 1ST 1/2 BOND PAYMENT 84B TIF 25,000.00 51 EiRsiTRuar PRPcT DaymEna_a_42 P7 910_1a0 21 TOTAL FOR FIRST TRUST 42, 910. 1211Z1 )53 54 Fnrx NEWI;PAPERq NnTirF FnR C-M.P. IESTRI AT 1f 55 j56 GRAY AUTO ELECTRIC, INC REPAIR RADIO SIREN 203.00 ‘k7 _di OF EE. AERIOD ENLINC. 9, J CHECK# VENDOR NAME DESLRIPTION DEPT. AMOUNT J4 GLENWOOD INGLEWOOD 15 GALLONS OF WATER 16.0t 1 6 GOVERNMNT FINANCE OFFICER NATIONAL GFUA CONFERENCE FINANCE 250.00 Is 9 NT HPRFII n FRAMP 7 P. co 1, GRAINGER BLOWER/FAN MOTOR BUILDING 52.O4 12 13 HONEYWELL PROTECTION SERV 2/1 TO 4/30 MONITORING PARK R 1 14 96.25 15 TrmA RFTIRFMFNT TRHAT 457 JAWARY RPTTRFMFNT Fit 0 1 116 )17 INSTY-PRINTS PLUS TERRY'S BUSNESS CARDS 39.10 18 INSTY-PRINTS PLUS EECUE ,BILLS RESCUE S FS6.52 TOTAL FOR INSTY-PRINTS PLUS 295.62 20 JEINKE,KAIELGENjayuggyEDRELLEaNINS FIRF FIR A0.00 22 )23 JERRY'S FLOOR STORE COUNLIL CHAMBER CARPETES 4,608.00 24 25 KELLY, TOM MILEAGE FINANCE 2.80 )26 KELLY, TOM COFFEE COFFEE SUPPLIES ADMINIST 35.69 27 TOIALEURKELLY,TOM 2E1 )29 DAVID W. KRIESEL, INC. JANUARY BLDG INSPEC. PLANNING 500.00 30 31 LAERDAL MEDICAL CORP. ELECTRODES 198.85 32 F TIES 94 _CIIDLRECInfi TES ADM NI ST 68-40 134 35 LEONARD, STREET DEINARD 11/16 12/15 LEGAL 1,218.00 36 37 M-75 BUILDING MAINTENANCE DECEMBER CLEANING 154.43 )38 39 METRO WASIE_COND2LOL_COLIM_FEBRUARY_SEWFR SERMICE_ANITARY :3, 00 41 40 MIDWEST BUSINESS PRODUCTS JOHN HUSTAD NAMEPLATE 15.18 42 43 MIDWEST DELIVERY SERVICE DELIVERY ON 12/29 ADMINIST 5.40 44 r 45 MN_SABE_RIDS. S1IUKF 40.00 46 47 MN DEPARTMENT UF REVENUE 1/15 STATE TAXES ADMINIST 658.43 43 DISPATCH COMMUNICATIONS REPAIR RADIOS FIRE FIB 36.00 MN_RECR 2 Ilk snc. RFCRFATTON DUFS PARK_& R 45-02 52 53 MINNESOTA STATE TREASURER 4TH ETR SURCHARGE 109.87 54 55 MN STATE FIRE DEPT. ASSOC 94 MN STATE F.D. DUES FIRE FIG 120.00 56 NP AAR RFRVTCF RIM nTNG 7PA 79 DATE E C .'i i I .E 0,.:. L I F i DF I 1-I-CJ :,C I LH OOUNO I L REPORT PAG APPROVAL OF SILLS PERIOD ENDING: 01 /1S/ 94 1 CHECK# VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION DEPT. AMOUNT 12! i 3 NSP ELECTRIC SERVICE BUILDING 638.65 NSP ELECTRIC SERVICE PARK M I 669.0C 6 NS:' tL- ELTR4 -C-. E- RV4-;E &T-R-.—L-1-G------2E-62 7 1 NSP ELECTRIC SERVICE SANITARY 141.13 s TOTAL FOR NSP 2,398.39 9 10 CAMERA EXCHANGE SLICE PROJECTOR GENERAL 444.00 1.11 ,zi NEFDF" T4_INTTfF supply p'_APF14 Tfu.,IFI s. runs 299. 17 13 )14 NORTH STAR STATE BANK 1/15 FEDERAL TAXES ADMINIST 3,483.28 15 16 NORTHWEST YOUTH FAMILY N.W. YOUTH SERVICES LEGISLAT 6,032.00 '17 18 OYYFEN SFRQ IrE rOMPANY J J 1 a Q r R 7. X19 OXYGEN SERVICE COMPANY 12/31 AIR RESCUE S 14.38 'k 20 TOTAL FOR OXYGEN SERVICE COMPA 45.03 21 22 PERA 1/15 PERA ADMINIST 1,377.19 X23 za QEsaa F LTFF INS AnmrNIST ?4..1➢0 )26 PERA PERA LIFE INS FIRE FIG 12.00 PERA PERA LIFE INS FIRE PRE 12.00 27 'jflTAl RfIR GF'RA E 00 )1 e 30 41 PETERSON, FRAM, BERGMAN DECEMBER LEGAL 1,074.85 311 RAMSEY CLINIC PYSICAL EXAMS FIRE FIG 173.00 32 3 3 R AMSEY- COUNTY NCV x�DFC qM lNPLOt4LNG 1,5:' 7 0.00 341 RAMSEY COUNTY NOV DEC SNOWPLOWING STREETS 3,148.67 361 TOTAL FOR RAMSEY COUNTY 4,648.67 648.67 36 1 3RAMSEY D 37 1 RAMSEY CO FIRE CHIEF ASSC94 CHIEFS ASSOC DUES FIRE FIG 40.00 138 i 39 C_TTY tlE__ROSFVTI 1 F 1 Tr TARS F11R_PW TRUCKS STREETS 27 00 '141 CITY OF ROSEVILLE JANUARY POLICE POLICE 20,181.50 42' C, ROSEVILLE VOLUNTEER F.D. ROSEVILLE HISTORY BOOK FIRE FIG 35.00 144: ROSEVILLE VOLUNTEER F.D. ROSEVILLE HISTORY BOOK FIRE FIG 5.00 46 461 ik. ZAL FORROSEi1_ILLE_VOLUhLTEER 40=00 N47 SACC SACC MEETING ADMINIST 14.00 48 49` SCHOOL DISTRICT. 623 OVERCHARGE ON BLDG SURCH 200.00 k50 51 G=AR TRu INF AnM_ASSrST pnn rnNTINsP '1z9 00 52 53 STATE FIRE SCHOOL STC 94 FIRE SCHOOL FIRE PRE 100.00 541 55 SUBURBAN HARDWARE MISC. THINGS 88.24 X56 SUBURBAN' HARDWARE PRIMER 6.96 LC FAL:31 HEIGH CDLINCIL RE PH3E 1 APPROVAL OF BILLS PERIJD ENDING: 01. 11 CHECK* VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION DEPT. AMOUNT 1 14 1 115 1 SUBURBAN HARDWARE SPOUTS TOTAL FUR SUBURBAN HARDWARE 99.68 4.48 1 T.R.F. SUPPLY TOILET PAPER TOWELS BUILDING 143.12 1!8' 9 taIDA TREFFHI q1-IAIIP TRFF rnitPRF 7'; 9l9 7 '1101 ILI I121 TAFF, SUSAN HOYT Tpl cuGAN:_H0YT JANUARY MILEAGE A mweng mFFTitsg7S DMINIST 0 QDMTNTT 165.0 17 1710_ 113 TRFF, SUSAN HOYT LABLES POST IT NOTES ADMINIST 10.76 )04 TAFF, SUSAN HOYT GUATROPRO GENERAL 42.48 15 TOTAL FnP TAFF CIISAN HnyT J=.31 R4 6 )117 J. 0. THOMPSON CHAMBER PAINTS 49.35 18 P 19 TOLL COMPANY FIRE AIR 47.43 i 20 21 u O e u .s: eou ST 22 )23 USWEST COMMUNICATIONS PHONE CHARGES FIRE FIG 59.16 24 HAWFST rnmmuNTrATInNs PHrINF rHAR(Fq PARK R 164.4A 25 USWEST COMMUNICATIONS PHONE CHARGES BUILDING 298.20 26 TOTAL FUR USWEST COMMUNICATION 521.84 27 28 29 ZACK'S INC LIFT STATION DEGREASER 640.65 301 DFR T flK, P. EarsliaR___Rav P MI 1 1 FIFF fdItti Ilik S T f 03 1 1 1 JOYCE THOMAS OVERPAY OF RESCUE BILL 242.52 33[ J 341 RYAN PLUMBING HEATING PERMIT REFUND 30.00 35 RYAN PLUMBING HEATING PERMIT REFUND ,L3.00 36. D RYAN PLUTIlia__&BEATING _PERMIT REFO_LiD_ 0.50 371 1 1 TOTAL FOR RYAN PLUMBING HEAT 65.50 k9 JOHN_LESCRULT____ REEUND DOURLE_RESCUE_Bil 93.93 401 1411 1421 ILITRLACE_BANe,_01 aaa 5 F• 7; 9 43] k 44 i II .3f...*_ _398,,56_3.9c 47 48 1491 51 152 54 55 J 56 J lam. PERIOD END DATE 01/15/94 *FILE NOT UPDATED PAGE 1 SYSTEM DATE 01 /14/94 C H E C K R E G I S T E R L HECK CHECK_ EMPLOYEE- NAME CHECL,__ _HECK_ '1 TYPE DATE NUMBER NUMBER AMOUNT 2 3! A 4 94 30 E UMANN, NTf'Hfll AS 11952 2R3.66 4 1 0 1 14 94 31 BERNDT, ROSS 21953 84.13 5 0 1 14 94 32 BROWN, RAYMOND 21954 327.24 6 0 1 14_94 :ii_l ;=1955 49..38- 0 1 14 94 34 KURHAJETZ, CLEMENT 21956 135.50 a 0 1 14 94 35 LINDIG, LEO 21957 74.38 %R Mf1Rf;AN, .TAY 219_;8 20.22 0 1 14 94 40 ANDERSON, (KEVIN 21959 149.73 11 0 1 14 94 41 BIANCHI, DAVID P 21960 56.00 12 0- -t_1_4 _9 4 ...-__42 _CLARK I N, �1I.CHAELLa. 19.6J. .210.01 13. 0 1 14 94 43 DOW, MICHAEL J 21962 137.11 14 0 1 14 94 45 FULLER, JAMES D. 21963 84.88 151 EROLD, NA EIAN T FI 21964 __12..:0 Z 6I 0 1 14 94 48 HOLMGREN, JOHN H. 21965 202.15 7 j 0 1 14 94 49 LeMAY, DOUGLAS 21966 8.13 81 0 1 14 94 50_ NRRIINEZ,__J_OSEPH L, _2_1_167 12,3_32____ 1 j 0 1 14 94 51 McDERMOND, CINDY K. 21968 22. 76 20 1 0 1 14 94 53 McNABB, KEVIN 21969 31.04 1 2 1, 0 1 14 94 55DLS.ON, .TO.SEPH_E. 219ZO-. 88.. 221 0 1 14 94 56 PETERSON, GREGORY S. 21971 260.25 23; 0 1 14 94 57 SCHAEFER, RICHARD 21972 28.88 zal 0 1 t4 94 59 FULLER, RRFRDRY M._ P1513 2255.76 25 0 1 14 94 60 IVERSON TERRY D. 21974 42.88 0 1 14 94 61 DENNIS G. LEMAY 21975 42.95 i' 2 27 j 0_ 1_14 94 AP _SrHI IL TZ RRYRN__AL P197.6___120.72____ !231 0 1 14 94 1001 CHENOWETH, SHIRLEY 21978 1286.57 0 '29 0 1 14 94 1002 TAFF, SUSAN HOYT 21979 1359.80 30 0 1 14 94 100 IVFR TFRRY 21900 929.86 31 0 1 14 94 1004 KELLY, THOMAS 21981 1186.56 32 0 1 14 94 1005 KRIEGLER, CAROL 21982 606.32 33 0 1 14 94 1 006 MORAAN, JAY 21983 846.44 34 0 1 14 94 1007 PHILLIPS, PATRICIA 21984 892.75 35 0 1 14 94 1008 SWENSON, DELORIS 21985 832.84 ago 36 0 1 14 94 1809i.WRTJ HT, VINCENT 21986 1162.01 37, 0 1 14 94 1031 TREEFUL, LINDA 21987 52.43 3a 1 0 1 14 94 1033 TRETSVEN, DAVE 21988 493.76 139, 0 .2 21989 146.46 49 0 1 14 94 1059 GREGORY STAFFA 21990 119.79 j4 1; 0 1 14 94 1065 PAUL M. COLTON 21991 155.46 r 0 1 14 94 1061; JOHN RAYMOND 21392 9F I 0 1 14 94 1075 GREGORY R HOAG 21993 170.28 .aa 0 1 14 94 1077 MARK R. HILLSTROM 21994 294.23 45 0 1 14 94 1078 MTCHA -EI_R s'EiIEA 213.9:� r 1_42 22' l 4 6 1 1 0 1 14 94 1080 LASSER BRADLEY D. 21996 136.91 47 1 48 0 14 94 1087 GAYLEN J. FRAZIER 21997 317.87 J0 1!71 ****TOTALS**** TOTALS 14I:78.Z sz. i e: i �ti »°o s t e z o nse t Meeting Date: 1/26/94 Agenda Item: C -2 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Licenses SUBMITTED BY: Shirley Chenoweth, City Clerk MUNICIPAL Champion Auto #3042 Falcon Heights Pharmacy #3039 Hermes Floral Co., Inc. #3038 Larpenteur Tan Line #3041 Midwest Temperature Control #3023 1550 W. Larpenteur #206 Pro Pet Spay /Neuter Hospital 1546 Larpenteur #3045 The Packaging Store #3040 GENERAL CONTRACTOR Valley Window Service #3043 REFUSE /RECYCLING HAULERS Waste Management Blaine #3044 ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of licenses :sent Meeting Date: 1/26/94 Agenda Item: c -3 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Item: Request for a variance in Chapter 9 Section 13.02 Subdivision 3 (e), the front yard setback requirement fIor a sign at 1755 Prior Avenue North in a B -2 Commercial Zone. Submitted By: Mr. Don Holmquist4 Director of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society, on behalf of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society. Reviewed By: Planning Commissign Susan Hoyt, City Administrator Mr. Don Holmquist, Director of the Mi State horticultural Society, on behalf of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society, is requesting a variance in the front yard setback requirement for a permanent sign for the Minnesota State Horticultural Society located at 1755 Prior Ave. North. According to the zoning code Mr. Holmquist may erect a sign that is ten (10) feet from the front property line as long 0 it meets height and area requirements. The sign he proposes has six (6) foot high posts, which are four (4) feet apart on which the sign is to be attached. The signs dimensions are four (4) feet by four (4) feet (total of 16 square feet) with two feet of open space below the bottom of the sign. The size of the sign meets the code requirements in height (less than 10 feet) and square footage allowed for the building. Mr. Holmquist is requesting that the Sign be erected two feet from the east side property line. This placement of the Sign will allow it to remain visible from the street and will keep the organization from placing the sign in the parking lot which would take up valuable parking space, and create additional difficulties for removing snow. The sign will be located in the grassy area in front of the parking lot, halfway between the side lot line'. The sign face will be seen by northbound traffic on Prior Avenue. Only that side of the sign seen be traffic will be illuminated (internally). The front of the sign will face the rear parking lot of Hewlett Packard Inc. across Prior Avenue. The side of the sign may be seen by townhouse neighbors, 1747 and 1748 Prior Ave., from their respective porches (the sides of, the sign are not illuminated). The rear of the sign will be visible to Factual Data, 1781 Prior Ave., however, the back side of the sign will not be illuminated. No nei0bors responded to the notice of the variance as of this writing. fsenz The planning commission reviewed granting the variance because it is reasonable and it assures the maintenance of an e$isting parking place (in an already limited parking area) and it provides identification for the Horticultural Society. Attachments: A. Proposed Resolution B. Site Plan C. Sign layout and dimensions Action Requested: 1. Approve the variance by adopting a resolution that it meets the attached standards for granting a variance especially 9 -13.02 (c). t No. CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS C O U N C I L R E S O L U T I O N Date: 1/26/94 RESOLUTION GRANTING A VARIANCE FOR 1755 PRIOR AVENUE On January 26, 1994, the Falcon Heights city council recommended granting the following variance requested for 1755 Prior Avenue: Chapter 9, §13.02(3)(e) in the sign code setback. A variance of 8 feet in the east side property line. The city council adopted the following findings for recommending the granting of the variance at 1755 Hamline Avenue: a. That the amendment to the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare; b. That the amendment to the variance will not substantially diminish or impair property values or improvements in the area; c. That the amendment to the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights; d. That the amended variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property; e. That the amended variance will not impair the orderly use of the public streets; and f. That the amended variance will not increase the danger of fire or endanger the public safety. YEAS NAYS Approved by: Mayor BALDWIN GEHRZ Date HUSTAD JACOBS Attested by: TALBOT City Clerk Adopted by Council Date 1 1 II 1 II `t I 13 I n 11 ,.f [Ea II 11 I 11 a o 4./:: f 1 I 1 1 0 1 V 11 G c= C c n I 1 d I N II\ II 1 d N 4 6 _J I II I U b I D II I 3 6 31 a i z II 1 r L G y --6 1 t II O 3 I I II II I I S X d Jl I II C3s r L ce 6 ii ii o 1 ca d 0 V 11 0-- 1 i t o o Cy `J 1 1_ c i o -f- c,--_ L_L__ 11 -4- c11 L l n t__ o I II t1:-..-. J) =J r -IT. -J 11 1 1 1 1 I I I 1/ 11 n I /1 1/ I 11 /l Y/ \`!i j 1( 11 b 11 p a j /.b .7 o J b NY 11 f c 11 C/ I 11 /l 11 X° 11 II ,,,,b 11 G' i r II pirt S An .--Dts Iv\ wactosea d( C 1 1 Q 1 l J III: ‘CGE gar H©rn]srrn ©-ErrdIGnaw 1 1 H l T NY -2- TeEfitag, i2qee i 1 ThLi 1 o 1' If; 2oc,_,' eV ii,., 11 i, 1 I n@T 7 Dd ©Q ©pm ©Gi2 S STQ©S [Inc- 1 ti i 1 A 1 o 11 i: i i> c;;::;: i;::;::;:;;::;:::'''''' ii: i <::;`;::i::isi::i::::::' P Meeting Date: 1/26/94 Agenda Item: P -1 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Item Description: Request for a conditional use permit to operate a veterinary hospital at 1546 West Larpenteur in a B -3 zone. Submitted By: William E. Graham, DVM Halsted Wehmann, property owner Reviewed By: Planning Commission Susan Hoyt, City Administrator Dr. William E. Graham is proposing to operate a small elective veterinary hospital (primarily spay and neuter services) at 1546 West Larpenteur Avenue in Northome Center (see attachment A). The use is not a permitted use, but is a conditional use in §9-10.01[2] (n) of the zoning code. A conditional use goes with the property, not with the proprietor. The conditional use must be approved by the planning commission and city council if the property owner demonstrates to the council's satisfaction the conditions governing it are met (see attachment B). The staff report describes the key items that must be met and the proposed conditions for granting this permit. The Planning Commission reviewed the CUP on January 24, 1994. Attachments: A. Description of proposed veterinary hospital B. Conditions governing approval of a conditional use permit C. Staff report Action Requested: 1. Discuss permit application and proposed conditions 2. Approve permit with conditions p" 9 C)9zil4l Planning Commission Dec. 12, 1993 Re: Planned Spay /Neuter Veterinary Hospital The planned Veterinary Hospital will be owned and operated by William E. Graham DVM and Wendy J. Elert DVM. We hdve lived in the Falcon Heights -St. Paul area for over 30 years and have been practicing veterinary medicine in the Twin Cities metro area a combined 14 years. `3r-e currently own a home and are raising r 3 children in Falcon Heights. Recent Veterinary economic publications have indicated the viability and advantages of small elective- surgery Veterinary Hospitals. A recent market study has shown that the area has a need for and could support such a Hospital. The planned Hospital will be 800 sq. ft. and located at 1546 Larpenteur Ave. W. There are several aspects of a Veterinary Hospital that need to be considered: 1. Employees: The Hospital will be staffed with 2 4 employees. The staff would be as follows: Veterinarians 1 2 Technicians 1 2 2. Hours: M -F 7:30 am 6:00 pm Sat. 8:00 am 12:00 pm 3. Parking: 4. Noise: There are three (3) spaces in front of the Hospital and approximately thirty (30) spaces on the north side of the center. The Hospital will be limited to approximately 4 to 10 surgeries per day and pets will be dropped -off and picked -up on a scheduled bases. There should be no more than two to four (short term) client cars at the Hospital at one time. This is a primary concern in a typical Veterinary Hospital because of the potential for barking dogs. However, because of the low numbers of "patients" and the routine use of pre- anesthetic tranquilizers, noise generation will be minimal. In addition, the kennel area will have additional soundproofing in the interior walls. 5. Odors: The nature of a Spay /Neuter Hospital will also minimize odor production. Pets will be fasted for 12 hours and exercised at home prior to being hospitalized. In addition, the kennel will have a separate exhaust fan. 6. Boarding: There will be no boarding at the Hospital. Only hospitalized and recovering pets will stay in the Hospital. The length of stay will depend on the condition of the pet. Current plans would allow for a maximum of eight (8) pets as follows: 2 Large, 3 medium and 3 small. 7. Biological waste: There are no regulations pertaining to this waste. Current standards are to dispose of the waste in the trash. 8. Hazardous Waste: State: Regulates the disposal of sharps. All sharps will be stored in a regulation container and transported off premise by a licensed transporter. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us. Phone 659 -9439 Sincerely, William E. Graham DVM Wendy E ert DVM I j I C Q i f Bullseye Shopping Center Larpenteur Avenue 14.500 cars per day 15,000 cars per day I I I c C C U O t CJ) l I Informadon Provided By: 1 Minnesota Dcenanent of Transportation 1958 Traffic C ount m Larpenteur Avenue 15,000 cars per day 1 J C tl'1 f >C'f :(t'S 001'0 i, i z .4 t(, 1 I i )1 0; L� .o 1 L 0 of 000'1 i i Lt of t: f( 1 c( 5 000'l N 0L M 000'l OL f(0 r Sr J f n (t 00('00 1 0f S:: 1l1lIIIIIl.II.l..11.I.11I...III...l..MI..II.M.MNl.=M=lMMll■■N=•■l■.o■ -j 001 EXHIBIT A DRAWING OF APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF PREMISES IN RED 4,0'1 :41't o0t'C t;r f r4;'4 C11', DI Of )1 LC Cr :1 DOo'1 II L1 DS SC 4C OC LC DDO'1 OE 000'1 DC 440'4 St D_. S n DS D01'CI Dt OC1 ."_i hi 1 RECEPTION, 7. SuRGEK` 1 PREP I Cf1GES 11 I i i T V "o' cD.± 5U,R6ERY 2 S4 V 1< ii 0" K 'i )4 r 1992 Generator Infectious Waste Management Plan Biennial Renewal %,6 i :---.4. 'p:':-) ,i MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Environmental Health Division Infectious Waste Control Unit 1992 GENERATOR'S INFECTIOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN A person may prepare a common management plan for all generating facilities owned and operated by the person. If a single•plan is prepared to cover multiple facilities, the plan must identify common policy and procedures for the facilities and any management procedures that are facility specific. The plan must identify each generating facility covered by the plan (Minn. Stat. 116.79 subd. 1 [a]). List all generating facilities covered by this plan. k5 n tv t_, 1 '.v. It r t CO (1�5 1 1.-A Un 1 List all nongenerating facilities owned and operated by the generator (i.e., billing offices, nonembalming mortuaries). Describe what activities, programs and locations at and associated with the facility generate infectious or pathological waste). II II O.-Cc 110 ')C lit t a. 111. C i_ C'CI Person responsible for the management of infectious waste__OJ n Phone number (�9 Q 4 uQ l The management plan must describe, to the extent the information is applicable to the facility (Minn. Stat. 116.79, subd. 1 [b]): The type of infectious waste and pathological waste that the person generates or handles (Minn. Stat 116.79, subd. 1 [b][1]); 1. Type of waste generated: (check all that apply) Laboratory Waste p(Sharps Blood Research Animal Waste Regulated Body Fluids Pathological Waste The segregation, packaging, labeling, collection, storage, and transportation procedures for the infectious waste or pathological waste that will be followed. (Minn. Stat. 116.79, subd. 1 [b] [2]) 2. Segregation. All untreated infectious waste must be segregated from other waste material at its point of generation and maintained in separate packaging throughout collection, storage, and transport. Describe the facility's procedure for segregation: (r L c.0-11 e, era L f e_ Cr" r P� A ✓r.n P�, 4.,1 ,I ro> 3. Packaging. infectious waste must be packaged, contained, and transported in a manner that prevents release of the waste material (Minn. Stat. 116.78, subd. 1). Sharps must be placed in puncture resistant containers (Minn. Stat. 116.78, subd. 4). Describe the facility's procedure y for packaging: 2 116 1 f ..‘,75 0�;,12i1. i 1�1P G�iP,�S �c�n ic',1I ti P� ti1 r a cr oc! lc-, nC><vre reS'San� LL`.�TO.rl2/ i ALA r 7%e ,.7 i r ti_ ii 1 5 .5'4 P /c. l.ca�F /7T e Ti -12 6` 44.; e kA c✓1 4.. Labeling. All bags, boxes, and other containers used to collect, transport, or store infectious waste must be clearly labeled with a biohazard symbol or with the words "infectious waste" written in letters no less than one inch in height (Minn. Stat. 116.78, subd. 2). Describe the facility's procedure for labeling: P r, 1 r r n T'a n P.�S c inct 1 L c �j✓ Y +�r fv- W.11 L rN, Ne.n Oc f G sme-- 5. Collection. Containers which have been in direct contact with infectious waste must be disinfected prior to reuse. Infectious waste may not be compacted or mixed with other waste materials prior to incineration or disposal. Compaction is acceptable only if it is part of an infectious waste system, approved by the commissioner of health or the commissioner of the pollution control agency, that is designed to prevent exposure during storage, transportation, and disposal (Minn. Stat. 116.78, subd. 3 and subd. 7). Describe the facility's procedure for the collection of infectious and pathological waste within the facility: 1 I P_ 711 <P eQ,4,n.. 4.44 ft.,c)(p ,r�r a G/ ,S J f 2 6. Storage. Infectious and pathological waste must be stored in a specially designated area that is designed to prevent the entry of vermin and that prevents access by unauthorized persons (Minn. Stat. 116.78, subd. 6). Describe the facility procedure for storing infectious and pathological waste: e r 7 5 C t re 5 eA r-r,Ci c k i n y vv „i t, y- cp ."y locaf r o�, falu CccI, 7s y 7t-u L e rfPter et/ 7. Decontamination and disposal on -site. The management plan must identify any method of decontamination of infectious or pathological waste that takes place on -site (Minn. Stat. 116.79, subd. 1 [b][3]). Decontamination method: The management plan must identify the method used for any on -site disposal (Minn. Stat. 116.79, subd. 1 [b][3]). Disposal method: 1 /1j F 1, C u (1 G 8. Incineration on -site. A person who incinerates on -site must submit an attachment to the generator's management plan detailing the incinerating operation (Minn. Stat. 116.79 subd. 4 [a]). Do you incinerate on -site? Yes t( No If yes, attach a copy of the management plan submitted to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to this management plan. 3 9. Transporters and off site disposal. The management plan must identify the transporters and disposal facilities that will be used for the Infectious waste (Minn. Stat. 116.79, subd. 1 [b][4]). Complete the appropriate information: Self transported Transported by another generator Commercial transporter Name \)Y, `cam -N 0-LA 1 40--C ?cC �C��l�r Address '3 N _City Lr.. `E1 r State f11 Phone Number (L2LZ' 1'T 1 a3(15. Contact Person Other transporters or storage facilities Name Address City State Phone Number Contact Person Disposal facility Name Address City State Phone Number Contact Person Contingency system /oil/ ke fjrre,r1 �N 1.1 a ne 7 LIS 4,,.1 10. Training program. The management plan must identify the steps that will be taken to minimize the exposure of employees to infectious agents throughout the process of disposing of infectious or pathological wastes (Minn. Stat. 116.79, subd. 1 [b] [5]). Do you provide annual Employee Right- To-Know training? Yes [2 No Date last offered Describe and /or attach relevant information: I c e.,-,,,`o ers alb IVI,-y T. �vIvre Pr-, lo��oes w�`/ &r' J J J i�Ct ✓•;C� a +,f n/ a•rd oree viz -47„, 5,4, 5 4 k Quantity. To the extent applicable to'the facility, management plans must be accompanied by a statement of the quantity of infectious and pathological waste generated, decontaminated, stored, incinerated, or disposed of at the facility during the previous two period. Quantities must be reported in gallons or pounds. (Minn. Stat. 116.79, subd. 1 [d]) Complete the following information for each generating facility stating whether gallons or pounds: Infectious Waste Pathological Waste Sharps Generated (total) Decontaminated on -site Disposed of (sewered) Stored on -site (maximum at any one time) Incinerated on -site Disposed of (transported off -site) K II/ Th t-f No \?j,- 1. -lil &.5q-c=t4 Signaturycir per ar e for the fac,>i(ies) Phone Number 2,,c/•t C Y e t e,. .ra Gc vi G2 i 7 J If Title Date 5 C‘N<L0 inns Q,rn c C P I l c cal 0 w Pr c(l f A C.9rIct fi ,00.- �e -i PLANNING DEVELOPMENT 9 -15.04 ScA 3. (_a> (1) The land area and setback requirements of the property containing such a use or activity meet the minimums established for the district. (2) When abutting a residential use, the property shall be screened and landscaped. (3) Where applicable, all City, county, state and federal laws, regulations and ordinances shall be complied with and all necessary permits secured. (4) Signs shall not adversely impact adjoining or surrounding residential uses. (5) Adequate off -road parking and loading shall be provided. Such parking and loading shall be screened and landscaped from abutting residential uses. (6) The road serving the use or activity must be of sufficient design to accommodate the proposed use or activity, and such use or activity shall not generate such additional extra traffic as to create a nuisance or hazard to existing traffic or to surrounding land use. (7) All access roads, driveways, parking areas, and outside storage, service, or sales areas shall be surfaced or grassed to control dust and drainage. (8) All open and outdoor storage, sales and service areas shall be screened from view from public streets and from abutting residential uses or districts. (9) All lighting shall be designed to prevent any direct source of light being visible from adjacent residential areas or from the public streets. (10) The use or activity shall be properly drained to control surface water runoff. (11) The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as to cause impairment in property values or constitute a blighting influence. (12) The proposed water, sewer and other utilities shall be capable of accommodating the proposed use. 126 PLANNING DEVELOPMENT-9 -15.04 (13) That the proposed use conforms to the comprehensive municipal plan. Such a finding shall be based upon the following considerations: (a) That certain uses may not be considered appropriate within the interior of residential neighborhoods because of noise, traffic, or other conditions that would tend to affect adversely the residential character of the neighborhood and possible reduce property values. These uses are considered appropriate only on the periphery of residential neighborhoods, or under such conditions as the Planning Commission may deem proper. The uses may represent "buffer" uses for those areas lying between single family dwellings and non residential uses. (b) That certain uses are considered, as a rule, unsuitable in Business Districts because of inherent business characteristics (e.g. traffic, noise, glare), proximity to residential areas, the fact that they tend not to serve nearby residential areas, or may adversely affect nearby permitted business uses. (c) That certain uses are considered generally unsuitable in Industrial Districts, because of conditions that would tend to discourage other industrial development in the vicinity. These conditions include noise, vibrations, dust, glare, unsightliness or similar nuisances. Certain other industrial land uses are considered generally inappropriate because they represent under utilization of land. This, in turn, means a low tax return from land that under fuller development would be contributing needed revenue to the community's tax base. Such uses, however, may be considered as temporary uses. (d) That certain temporary uses that are generally not suitable within a particular zoning district are potentially suitable on a temporary basis. This may be due to the lack of development on existing property, to a short -term need (such as highway construction), or to a limited degree of adverse effects, upon adjacent land use. These standards shall be strictly applied unless it is found in the particular case that the community safety, health and welfare can as well 127 PLANNING DEVELOPMENT 9 -15.84 or better be served by modifying them. Any special requirements applicable to the particular case which are imposed elsewhere in this chapter shall be met in each case. When applications are reviewed by the Planning Commission but acted upon the City Council, the Planning Commission shall recommend to the City Council whatever action it deems advisable, including all recommended conditions on the granting of the conditional use permit. Subdivision 4. Action: In acting upon applications for conditional use permits, the planning commission or city council shall consider the effect of the proposed use upon the health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience and welfare of the occupants of the surrounding lands, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, including parking facilities on adjacent sites. When applications are reviewed by the planning commission but acted upon by the city council the city council may hold whatever public hearings it deems advisable or may return the application to the planning commission for further consideration. (a) Approval: If it is determined that the general and special requirements of this chapter will be satisfied by applicant's plan, the City may grant such permit and may impose conditions relating to the general and special requirements in each case, including durational conditions. (b) Denial: Conditional use permits may be denied by resolution. Shch resolution shall state the reasons for denial, but may incorporate by reference the minutes and recommendations of the Planning Commission, staff reports, hearing testimony and any other material relevant to the decision. Subdivision 5. Termination: If compliance with all of the conditions of the conditional use permit have not taken place within the time prescribed by the City, the permit is deemed terminated, unless the Council, in its sole discretion, extends the time for compliance for an additional permit not to exceed one year. Any violation of a continuing condition shall be grounds for revocation of the conditional use permit, after notice of violation served upon the permit holder in the manner of a civil summons at least 10 days prior to hearing, and upon the 128 Attachment, Coo MEMO DATE: January 24, 1994 TO: Planning Commissioners FROM: Paul Colton, Planning Intern RE: Request for a conditional use permit for a veterinary hospital at 1546 West Larpenteur Avenue under §9- 10.01[3](1) of the zoning code. The applicant's description of the proposed veterinary clinic for 1546 West Larpenteur Avenue clearly describes the proposed use, its hours of operation, staffing, parking and health sanitation issues. Since the proposed use is within an existing shopping center and it will not generate excessive noise or traffic, the site conditions governing a request for a conditional use permit are met if there is enough parking. Under §9- 13.04[6E0{26} of the city code, three parking spaces are required plus one space for every 200 square feet (4 spaces), for a total parking budget of 7 spaces. It appears that ample parking is available for this activity given the low volume of customers for this services per day combined with a quick turnover rate in parking. As part of the conditional use permit procedure all property owners within 350 feet of the proposed business were notified by mail of the public hearing and a legal notice was published in the local paper. As of this writing no calls or letters of complaint have been received regarding this proposal. Since the proposed business meets the requirements for being granted a conditional use permit (attachment 2), staff recommends that such a permit be granted with the following conditions that control the size of the operation, the health, sanitation, noise and odor associated with a specialized veterinary hospital. These proposed conditions are: 1. Operate a veterinary hospital with a maximum of four employees. Memo CUP Vet Hospital 1/24/94 Page 2 2. Adhere to all animal welfare laws in chapter 343 of the Minnesota state statutes. 3. Maintain a clean environment inside and outside the business with sanitary disposal of all wastes, cleaning up after clients on the walk and in the parking lot as necessary. 4. Keep the business within the building except for the coming and going of clientele. No outside cages, kennels, or exercising of animals. 5. Soundproof the kennel area and restrict sound to the business without affecting neighbor businesses. 6. Control odors in the kennel with exhaust fans. 7. Limit hospital stays to recovering animals with a maximum of eight pets to stay at one time two large, three medium, and three small. (Most animals come and go on the same day as their surgery.) 8. Dispose of hazardous waste as regulated by the county and state. Meeting Date: 1/26/94 Agenda Item: P 2 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Proposed resolution transferring funds from the tax increment financing district (TIF) 1 construction fund to the Larpenteur Avenue capital fund and the infrastructure capital fund SUBMITTED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator REVIEWED BY: Steve Apfelbacher and Dave Maroney, Financial Advisors Tom Kelly, Finance Director EXPLANATION /SUMMARY: In 1993 the city undertook two capital projects that were planned for funding through the city's 1988 tax increment plan and budget. The projects were initially financed by the city's infrastructure capital fund rather than the TIF 1 construction fund. Therefore, in order to reimburse the infrastructure fund for these TIF planned and budgeted projects, two fund transfers are necessary prior to closing out the city's financial records for 1993. These are: A transfer of 20,000 into the Larpenteur Avenue Construction Fund to cover 1993 planning and engineering costs of 3,500 and future 1994 costs. A transfer of 213,000 to cover a portion of the street, pathway and utility improvements in the Grove neighborhood. ATTACHMENTS: A Proposed resolution R -94 -04 transferring funds. B Staff report on fund transfer as included in the 1988 TIF project plan and budget ACTION REQUESTED: Approve resolution transferring funds from the tax increment district #1 construction fund to the infrastructure ($213,000) and Larpenteur Avenue ($20,000) capital funds effective 12/31/93. Attachment A No. R -94 -03 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS C O U N C I L R E S O L U T I O N Date: Jan. 26, 1994 A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING FUNDS BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the city council of the City of Falcon Heights that $233,000.00 be transferred as follows: Transfer Amount From To $213,000.00 Tax Increment District #1 Infrastructure Construction Fund Fund 20,000.00 Tax Increment District #1 Larpenteur Avenue Construction Fund Construction Fund $233,000.00 WHEREAS, it is the intent of the city council of Falcon Heights to transfer these funds as of 12/31/93 to maintain fund balances in these capital improvement funds. Moved by Approved by Mayor BALDWIN Jan. 26, 1994 GEHRZ In Favor Date GIBSON TALBOT Attested by HUSTAD Against City Clerk JACOBS Jan. 26, 1994 Date Attachment B City of Falcon Heights Memorandum DATE: 20 January 1994 TO: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator RE: Fund transfer from the tax increment district 1 construction fund to the infrastructure capital fund and to the Larpenteur Avenue capital fund Introduction In a meeting with the city's financial advisors, Steve Apfelbacher and Dave Maroney from Ehler's, staff reviewed the city's 1988 tax increment financing (TIF) plan to determine which current city projects are planned TIF expenditures and can be paid through the city's TIF district 1 construction funds. Three projects fall under the 1988 TIF plan and budget. These are: 1)Larpenteur Avenue reconstruction including design and engineering costs, 2) public street and utility improvements in the university Grove neighborhood in the vicinity of the 1666 housing district and 3) the acquisition and relocation of 2061 West Larpenteur (a Community Development Block Grant is covering the majority of these costs.) 1988 Tax Increment Plan The city's tax increment plan, adopted in March, 1988, states objectives for future expenditures of tax increment funds. This plan includes the construction of future public facilities (attachment A). At the time the plan was written, the public facilities to be constructed weren't specifically identified but included a wide range of improvement activities such as the acquisition and relocation, street reconstruction and municipal utility improvements. These proposed improvements were generally planned for the entire development district which includes the city's tax increment projects and some of the surrounding areas west of Arona Street. Along with the statement that future public facilities will be constructed, the plan includes an estimated budget that specifically identifies anticipated project expenditures. The city undertook some of these budgeted projects in 1993. These included the engineering costs associated with the reconstruction of Larpenteur Avenue and additional street and utility improvements in the proximity of the 1666 housing district 1 2, which is part of the Grove neighborhood. These retirement condominium units were constructed on vacant university land in the Grove neighborhood to provide alternative housing for seniors living in the Grove and surrounding area. In fact key organizers of the housing project and many 1666 residents originally lived in single family homes in the Grove neighborhood. Future financial implications The use of tax increment funds for these activities not only satisfies the 1988 TIF plan's objectives, acitivities and budget, it also allows the city to rebuild its infrastructure capital fund after two major street projects in 1991 and 1993. By rebuilding these infrastructure funds, the city can proceed with necessary infrastructure improvements throughout the city while maintaining a balanced assessment policy for benefitting property owners. Fund transfers Larpenteur Avenue budget In order to cover the costs associated with the reconstruction of Larpenteur Avenue allocated in the TIF plan, a transfer of 20,000 into the Larpenteur Avenue capital fund is necessary. This will cover the planning and engineering expenses incurred in 1993 and cover additional expenses for project planning. The project is scheduled for 1995 and 1996. Street and public utility improvement budget Transferring 213,000 from the TIF construction fund to the infrastructure fund will cover some costs of street reconstruction, pathway construction, and utility improvements in the Grove neighborhood in the vicinity of Housing District 1 (1666 Coffman). 2061 West Larpenteur No action is necessary because no TIF related expenditures were undertaken in 1993. Conclusion These transfers will not jeopardize the outstanding TIF bonds held by the city nor other planned TIF expenditures. By using these funds for planned projects, the city will be able to use its infrastructure funds for necessary improvements throughout the city. In 1994 the council plans to revisit its capital improvement program to develop a more detailed long range plan with anticipated revenues and expenditures. The 1988 TIF plan will be included in this planning process. C: Steve Apfelbacher, Ehlers Dave Maroney, Ehlers APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF 1988 TAX INCREMENT PLAN SECTION I. THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (Amending Development Program of 9/22/82, 4/09/83, and 3/23/88) A. Statement of Public Purpose It is found that there is a need for new development and redevelopment in a specific area within the corporate limits of the City (the "Development District to provide employment opportunities, to improve the tax base and to improve the general economy of the state. It is found that the area within the Development District is potentially more useful and valuable than has been realized under existing development, is less productive because of the lack of proper utilization lack of investment and is not contributing to the tax base to its full potential. In addition, it is hereby found that there is a need to solve the stormwater disposal system and drainage problem which also affects the City of St. Paul and the University of Minnesota properties and to provide adequate water and sanitary sewer. Certain sites within the Development District consist of marginal and substandard structures and uses. Therefore the City has developed this program to provide an impetus for commercial, housing and related development. The actions required to assist in the implementation of this development program are a public purpose as well as the execution and financing of this program. Any further programs to be developed will be outlined in subsequent public hearings that will be held for the creation of any other tax increment financing districts and programs. B. Statement of Objectives The City Council of the City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota (the "City Council has previously determined that it was necessary, desirable and in the public interest to establish, designate, develop and administer a development district pursuit Lc, Minnesota Statutes Chapters 469 and has created and amended a Development District #1 (the "Development District in the City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota (the "City pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 469.124 to 469.134, of the Minnesota Statutes (the "Economic Development Act The construction of certain public improvements within the Development District in accordance with planning objectives for a development area has been delayed because of a lack of Federal, State and local government funding, resulting in an adverse development environment for existing business enterprise anticipating such improvements as well as for prospective housing activities that would enhance the employment opportunities and tax base in the community. The City Council of the City determines that the funding of the necessary activities and improvements in the Development District (the "Development District Program shall be accomplished through tax increment financing in accordance with Sections 469.174 through 469.179, inclusive, of the Minnesota Statutes "Tax Increment Financing The City and the City Council seek to achieve the following objectives through the Development Program: 1. Complete the City's development in accordance with the Comprehensive Municipal Plan which to the extent feasible and practicable should be in complete conformity to the Metropolitan Development Guide and the Metropolitan Council System Statement (and Plan Content Guidelines) for Falcon Heights; 1 -1 B. Statement of Objectives (continued) 2. Promoting and securing additional employment opportunities within the Development District and the City for residents of the City and the surrounding area, thereby improving living standards and preventing unemployment and the loss of skilled and unskilled labor and other human resources in the City; 3. Securing the increase of property subject to taxation by the City, Independent School District No. 623, Ramsey County and other taxing jurisdictions in order to better enable such entities to pay for public improvements and governmental services and programs required to be provided by them; 4. Securing the construction and providing moneys for the payment of the cost of public improvements in the Development District, which are necessary for the orderly and beneficial development of the Development District, and 5. Cooperate with and assist commercial and related developers to ensure that the developments are community assets and meet City —wide standards; 6. Develop a sound tax base for the community, thereby helping to avoid undue and excessive public financial burdens upon individual property owners. 7. Undertake public expenditures at the lowest possible level consistent with public facility and service needs generated by development and demographic trends. 8. Promote the development of this District, as vital and in the best interests of the City and the health, safety, morals and welfare of its residents, and in accordance with the public purposes and provisions of the applicable state and local laws and requirements under which the District has been undertaken and is being assisted. 9. Undertake a program to stimulate and revitalize the Larpenteur /Snelling intersection commercial area into a strong, community /retail center by rehabilitation and redevelopment of certain business property. Illa C. Statement of Public Facilities Constructed At this time, the City has not specifically identified and estimated the final cost for all the public expenditures. The specific costs and activities will be identified in the Tax Increment Project Plan. It is anticipated that the City will undertake a portion or all of the following public activities; property acquisition and relocation costs, demolition of structures, site preparation, street and related expenditures, alley and related expenditures, parking improvements and related expenses, lighting systems, pedestrian skyway system, upgrading and construction of municipal utilities, including (but not limited to) water, storm water and sewer. With all projects, the costs of engineering, design, survey, inspection, materials, construction, installation, acquiring property or easements, restoring property to its original condition, apparatus necessary to provide public work, legal and other consultant fees, testing, permits, judgments or claims for damage and other expenses are included as project costs. 1 -2 Economic Development District 1 -3 The preceding objectives will be promoted by constructing the following public improvements and appurtenances thereto within the Economic Development Districts:. a) Site acquisition $447,000 b) Lindig Area storm sewer improvements $160,000 c) Lindig sanitary sewer improvements $50,000 mmilim......› d) Larpenteur Avenue reconstruction improvements final costs to be determined e) Gortner /Cleveland Avenue reconstruction final costs to be determined Housing District No. 1 -2 The preceding objectives will be promoted by constructing the following public improvements and appurtenances thereto within the Housing Districts: uwwww) a) Public utility and street improvements. Estimated Construction Cost $420,000 b) Soil preparation costs Estimated Correction 1230,000 c) Site preparation costs ia q 5 1 S� u�c. -4 Estimated Costs $307,500 ace 1 3 5, 25 t 1 C W +QM .00K tait LARPENTEUR AVE. 1 6 i ...c..oua i a I i f UNIVERSIT Y OF MINNESOTA z` btgrei 1.• a GOLF COURSE 1J, 1 0; ?Ali, n 1 I o o; o of a° '0 0 0 0I O t 0 y 00 0 G 0 O.se 1 0 °I' Y F- o 1 0 7:c0.21) 1 L ifir D 1 0 0 o O b 0 0 F O O O lo 0 O 1 �O O 0 O ti O O i O m 012_0 1 ow ma Imi siOM ME e :M— EMI VIM MN aMa MIN HOYT AVE. ®vs.■MK ®OM OM MIS MEM ®-1 1 1 QUC::::111€ €111111 I Meeting Date: 1/26/94 Agenda Item: P 3 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Forester's Report for 1993 SUBMITTED BY: Linda Treeful, City Forester EXPLANATION /SUMMARY: The city forester will present the annual tree program report for 1993. A copy of the report is attached for your review. An update on the Cleveland Avenue median planting will also be presented. Action Requested: Acceptance of the 1993 tree program report. January 20, 1994 To: Falcon Heights City Council Members From: Linda Treeful, City Forester RE: 1993 Report on the City's Tree Program p Y 9 The number of elms removed in Falcon Heights during 1993 was slightly higher than in 1992. Nine boulevard elms and 10 elms on private property were removed (see Table 1), compared with 7 boulevard and 11 private elms in 1992 (Table 2). Six trees, other than elms, were marked and removed because of disease or storm damage (Table 3). During 1993, my sixth year as city forester, I worked 494.5 hours; it was my busiest year yet. An outline of activities by month is described in the attached Work Plan. Highlights of the year follow. All the stops were pulled out for the Arbor Day program, which was held on a cool May 15 at Curtiss Field. Phil Chenoweth generously put together a video tape of the ceremony which was regularly aired on the cable TV channel. On April 2, the Mayor, his wife, myself and my husband attended an enjoyable Tree City USA Award program at the Minnesota Zoo. Valvolene Rapid Oil Change sponsored the event and picked up tabs for the dinners. Falcon Heights was awarded a Tree City USA designation for 1992 and received a Tree City Growth Award. These awards recognize our community's long standing commitment to maintaining its urban forest resource. While suggesting ways to avoid damaging boulevard trees, I learned about road reconstruction from Frattalone Construction Company in University Grove with the delightful project inspector, Dick Jacobsen. On the whole, the construction crews were careful. Boulevard trees were fertilized in the Grove at the end of October to help the trees produce new growth next year. The boulevard tree inventory and the America the Beautiful grant report were completed. The second year of our 5 year trimming cycle was completed. S S Tree Service did a fine job trimming the boulevard trees on Asbury, Arona, Simpson and Crawford. Ash yellows was confirmed in one tree in Falcon Heights and that tree was removed. I anticipate more infected trees will show symptoms with time. Immediate removal of the infected trees is not required since this disease has not been shown to be contagious like Dutch elm disease. The 29 evergreen trees relocated in the Roselawn- Cleveland park during 1992 put on new growth and looked good in 1993. Plentiful rain certainly helped get these transplants established. Unfortunately several other trees were vandalized and destroyed in the same park. Several workshops and conferences were attended including the Shade Tree Short Course Tree Inspector Recertification on March 24 -25, and a Hazardous Tree Workshop, sponsored by the DNR, at Bunker Hills Recreation Center on April 15. I received a registration scholarship for $175 from the Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Committee for volunteering on the Registration Committee for the 6th National Urban Forest Conference, which was held on September 14 -18 in Minneapolis. Goals set and achieved in 1993 included: (1) Completion of a detailed, computerized boulevard tree inventory. (2) Organization and execution of a widely advertised, Arbor Day program at Curtiss Field. I don't think 1994 will be as busy as 1993. Nonetheless, my goals for 1994 include: (1) Completing an inventory of trees in the city parks and at City Hall. (2) Applying for and receiving a DNR grant for a tree trimming or planting project. (3) Participating in the planning and development of the Cleveland Median project. (4) Passing the International Society of Arboriculture exam to become a Certified Arborist. (5) Applying for and receiving TreeCity USA and TreeCity Growth Awards for 1994. (6) Developing a Total Forestry Management Plan for Falcon Heights. will miss Shirley Chenoweth's guidance, dedication and sense of humor as she retires. Table 1. Summary of American EIm Tree Removal in the City of Falcon Heights during 1993. Number of Trees Tree Diameter Boulevard Private University Park Total 0.0 9.9 inches 0 4 0 0 4 10.0 19.9 inches 1 1 0 1 3 20.0 29.9 inches 6 1 1 0 8 30.0 inches 2 4 0 0 6 Total 9 10 1 1 21 Table 2. Summary of American EIm Tree Removal in the City of Falcon Heights from 1984 to 1993. Number of Trees Year Boulevard Private Total 1984 49 64 113 1985 44 41 85 1986 37 28 64 1987 31 10 41 1988 19 26 48 1989 20 28 52 1990 22 7 29 1991 10 11 21 1992 7 11 18 1993 9 10 19 Table 3. Other boulevard or city -owned trees marked and removed in 1993. Tree Variety Number of Trees Diameters (in inches) Green Ash 2 9.5, 11.0 Hackberry 1 7.5 Mt. Ash 1 4.5 Red Maple 1 7.0 Sugar Maple 1 7.5 Total 6 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS TREE PROGRAM 1993 WORK PLAN January Worked with City Engineer on specifications regarding tree protection during road reconstruction projects in University Grove Falcon Woods Prepared tree removal proposal letter and secured tree removal contractor Completed tree replacement list for 1993 Phone conversations with homeowners Worked on Cleveland median strip plans February Prepared educational material for community newsletter Tree trimming (honey locusts on California) Data entry for tree inventory Phone conversations with homeowners Worked on Cleveland median strip plans March Attended Shade Tree Short Course sponsored by Minnesota Dept. of Ag. to re- certify Tree Inspector status Conducted wood pile inspection Met with road reconstruction contractor, prepared list of tree to trim in University Grove and Falcon Woods Initiated plans for Arbor Day program Continued tree trimming (honey locusts on California) Prepared poster for Tree City Awards Program and Banquet Phone conversations with homeowners Worked on Cleveland median strip plans April Ordered replacement trees for boulevards Reported to City Council on 1992 Tree Program Attended Hazardous Tree Workshop sponsored by Minnesota DNR Attended Tree City Awards Program and Banquet with Mayor Tom Baldwin Continued planning for Arbor Day program Phone conversations with homeowners Worked on Cleveland median strip plans May Arbor Day program at Curtiss Field, May 15 Planted boulevard trees Collected elm seeds for Arbor Day program next year Collected data for tree inventory On -site tree inspection phone conversations with homeowners June Tree inspection for diseased elms Pre construction meeting for University Grove and Falcon Woods Prepared educational material for community newsletter Trimmed hazardous branches from boulevard trees Collected data for tree inventory On -site tree inspection phone conversations with homeowners Worked on Cleveland median strip plans July Tree inspection for diseased elms Therapeutic trimming of Dutch elm diseased boulevard elms Stopped 4 tree services working without licenses in Falcon Heights Monitored construction around boulevard trees in University Grove Trimmed hazardous branches from boulevard trees On -site tree inspection phone conversations with homeowners August Tree inspection for diseased elms Monitored construction around boulevard trees in University Grove Cleared area in Grove Park in the path of proposed new sidewalk Data entry for tree inventory On -site tree inspection phone conversations with homeowners Worked on Cleveland median strip plans September Met with contractor to discuss plans for 2nd year of trimming cycle Completed Tree Inventory and submitted final report Worked on Tree City Growth Award Attended 6th National Urban Forests Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota Monitored construction around boulevard trees in University Grove Trimmed hazardous branches from boulevard trees On -site tree inspection phone conversations with homeowners October Preparation of list of construction damaged trees to trim in University Grove Falcon Woods Trimmed hazardous branches from boulevard trees Prepared educational material for community newsletter On -site tree inspection phone conversations with homeowners Worked on Cleveland median strip plans November Fertilization of University Grove trees impacted by road reconstruction Trimmed hazardous branches from boulevard trees On -site tree inspection phone conversations with homeowners December Prepared Tree City re- application and Growth Award application Prepared 1993 Annual Work Plan Prepared 1993 Final Tree Report A total of 16 diseased or storm damaged trees were removed from public property in 1993 and 17 trees were planted. Meeting Date: 1/26/94 Agenda Item: P 4 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS ITEM DESCRIPTION: Proposed renewal of E Z Recycling Contract SUBMITTED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator Shirley Chenoweth, City Clerk REVIEWED BY: Solid Waste Commission EXPLANATION /SUMMARY: In 1993 the city took proposals for its curbside recycling service and accepted a low bid from E Z Recycling. Overall the service from E Z has been satisfactory with few administrative problems or complaints from residents. The one year contract with E Z expires in March, 1994, therefore, it is time to consider extending the contract for recycling. At the solid waste commission's request staff contacted E Z about: 1. cost for service for 1994 with and without the "fifth" Friday 2. collecting additional materials 3. extending the contract for two to three years E -Z PROPOSED THE FOLLOWING: 1. Cost for service (all prices eliminate the 175 /month rebate to the city which is factored into a 13 cent /household cost reduction) a. Cost options: without fifth Friday 1.35 /household with fifth Friday (4 Fridays in 1994)- 1.42 /household multi family (already weekly service) 567 /month Total costs: without fifth Friday 28,674 (a 14% increase over 1993) with fifth Friday 29,810 (a 19% increase over 1993) (This option represents a 17% increase in time in service with four additional Fridays) b. E Z explained that the cost increase was due to the increased gas tax, undependable markets, a 12% increase in recyclable material in the city and bringing Falcon Heights prices closer to other cities' costs. c. The city collects 1.54 per household to cover this service. Neither proposal requires a per household cost increase. d. The second lowest bid received in 1993 was 32,929. 2. Additional materials: E -Z said that additional materials would be considered for pick -up when markets were available. Junk mail was mentionned as a possibility in the near future. Cereal boxes are not a possibility because there is no market and recyclers that collect them are paying to dispose of them. 3. Terms for extending the contract: E -Z would extend the contract for 1995 and /or 1996 with a cost increase based on the consumer price index. This would have been about 3% for 1994. Applying a 5% cost increase to the highest proposed 1994 household rate of 1.42 /household for 1995 and 1996, the cost per household would continue to cover the city's current recycling fee of 1.54 per household. Therefore, a three year contract at this rate would probably not require a cost increase to homeowners unless the county recycling grant decreased. The solid waste commission recommended that the contract be extended at least two years, possibly three years to control the price increase, to keep service consistent and to save the time and money of requesting proposals. The solid waste commission did not recommend the fifth Friday collection because the commission felt residents have already been educated to the first and third Fridays for collection over the past eleven months. The commission also determined that despite the loss of the fifth Friday for most of 1993 that the city's recyclables increased by 12 therefore, the additional collection day would probably not result in an increased amount of recycling material. Staff notes that adding the fifth Friday increases the recycler's time in service by 17% and the overall cost to the city by 19 Without the fifth Friday there are no changes in service levels to the city and the cost increase is 14 Staff recommends considering the fifth Friday of collection for ease of understanding the service and extending the contract for a minimum of two or three years to keep service consistent and costs predictable. ATTACHMENTS: A Proposal from E -Z Recycling ACTION REQUESTED: Consider extending the city's recycling contract with E Z Recycling for two to three years. Determine whether the fifth Friday service is desirable. t mac v t tot gimlet t Attachment A (Recy clin Inc. 875 N. Prior Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 (612) 644 -6577 January 19,1994 City Of Falcon Heights Attn: Susan'Hovt Dear Susan, Per our recent conversation E -Z recycling is requesting a rate increase. The increase of fuel, additional taxes such as the increase in state un- employment and the overall decline in markets for cans and glass are the reasons for the request. Our proposal is as follows: Pick up the 1st 3rd 5th Friday of each month Residential Rate $1.55 Apartments $567 weekly service Pick up the 1st 3rd Friday of each month. Residential Rate $1.48 Apartments $567 weekly service The residential rate can be reduced by $.13 per household by abolishing the $175.00 per month marketing fee paid to the city. As more material becomes marketable we will expand collection efforts in Falcon Heights. Materials could be junk mail,aerosol cans,textiles. E -Z Recycling is interested in a long term contract with a yearly increase based on the CPI or about 3% per year We respectfully thank the city for the opportunity to provide curbside recycling service over the last year ince ely; Chris Reinhardt C.E.O CR /bg An AA/EO Employer Printed on Recycled Paper with Soy Ink Meeting date: 1/26/94 Agenda item: P 5 ITEM DESCRIPTION: Discussion of city policy governing use of all community facilities SUBMITTED BY: City Council Park Commission Staff EXPLANATION /DESCRIPTION: At the January 12, 1994 city council meeting, the council was asked to consider clarifying and broadening the city's use policy for its community facilities. The intent is to provide free facility use to encourage more informal Falcon Heights neighborhood or community related activities. In order to proceed with this discussion, staff prepared a memo summarizing the city's procedures and policies for its facility use as well as a summary of actual use. The following points are key to the discussion: 1. The policy cannot be exclusionary. If a user is willing to pay for the facility, the city cannot deny the use unless the user has proven to abuse the facility or the space is not available. 2. The city charges some groups for use of its facilities because the labor and maintenance costs for the facilities are paid out of the city's general fund. The rental fees cover some or all of these costs. Church groups must be charged due to the separation of church and state. Political parties must be charged to maintain political neutrality. 3. The policy (free use or charge) should reflect the city's ideas about what community means and how facilities relate to and promote this. (Councilmember Gehrz provided a chart that describes responsibilities that different institutions can define for themselves. Cities are missing from this list.) 4. The policy should require one phone call to implement. Typically callers are contacting several places about facility style, availability and fees. Both the caller and staff want to get and give the information quickly. 5. The current policy is first come and first serve. This has not been a problem for users except occasionally when the city council or commissions try to schedule a special meeting. 6. Over the past year staff received three requests from groups that didn't clearly qualify for a no -fee rental. Two groups were informal, one -time users (a parent /child group and a neighborhood group) who were not charged. The third is a quilting group with some local members. This group is waiting for a decision. Few current users that pay fees would become non -fee users under the options described in the report. MEMO DATE: 21 January 1994 TO: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: Carol Kriegler, Parks Recreation Director RE: Use of community facilities I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION With the city hall council chambers and conference room and two park buildings, city staff routinely deals with inquiries and tasks related to the rental of these facilities. Staff typically responds to one or two facility rental inquiries per day. Given the strong interest in use of these facilities and the inherent responsibility in making these public facilities available to all, it is critical that the city have a practical and efficient rental application process as well as a fee schedule that is both fair and appropriate. A review of the list of previous year's facility renters indicates a very wide range of the types and interests of past facility users. No group, whatever their cause or interest, can be denied access to rental of public facilities. Currently, most facility rental inquiries occur by phone. Potential renters are typically interested in learning the extent of facility availability for their event and the associated costs. In many cases, the potential renter is calling the city as well as any number of other potential facilities in an effort to investigate the available options for their event. It is at this time that staff needs to make a determination as to a group's eligibility for facility rental fee exempt status. The caller does not want to be referred to someone who may be tied up or wait for an eligibility check. Facility reservations are made on a first -come, first served basis for any time within the current calendar year. If interested at the time of inquiry, a "facility use agreement" is made available in the event that the individual desires to confirm and lock in a reservation for a special date. Payment of the applicable rental fee and deposit is required prior to key pick -up. The rental fee is intended to cover costs associated with clean -up staff time and supplies, and general operating costs, i.e. electric, water, etc that are covered in the city's general fund. For groups exempt from the rental fee, a deposit is still required. This is intended to insure timely key return and a method of fee recovery in the event of facility damage or lack of clean -up associated with their use. In the past year staff has received three facility rental requests that raised our awareness for the need for possible clarification and change regarding the list of organizations exempt from facility rental fees. Currently a list exists indicating what "public service organizations" are allowed free use of facilities. That list follows: Public Service Organizations: League of Women Voters Senior Citizens Ramsey County League of Local Governments League of MN Cities /AMM Watershed Management Organizations Scout Groups 4 -H Neighborhood Groups (such as Grove Assoc. and Maple Knoll Townhome Association) 55 Alive Mature Driving Class Cable Commission Developers when presenting to neighbors /residents Legislators (town hall meetings, etc.) Youth Service Bureau The three requests for fee exempt facility use were: 1) An informal parent organized classroom potluck at the Community Park building for families of 2nd grade Brimhall students. 2) A Curtiss Field neighborhood picnic and gathering at Curtiss Field celebrating the end of the school year. 3) A request for use of the council chambers for use by a sewing /quilting group. The first two of the requests were determined to be "neighborhood or community building groups" and thus the fee waived. The difficulty associated with making judgments regarding these requests and the appropriateness of fee exempt status is what has prompted the suggestion for reviewing "the list" and associated criteria for making these determinations. II. PROFILE OF FACILITIES' USERS AND CHARGES Attached is information regarding the current level of facility usage as well as the types of groups and organizations using the facilities. c74 0 o p 0 o C7 0 0 '0 C) N. 0)a v 3 c m CD v 0 c G) o'a O. G c 7 cn 7 a 0 v 0 0) 0 a c 3 K cn K 1 0 m 0 z 0 cn G CO 0) o m c mcu f D D 0 0 H 0 0 m CD D n n D 0 0 0 O ....h C7 0 0 cn 0 c C c o c 0) 0 0 cn c cr .p cn 0 c cn m a o \N� '"1 �3 O Z CO 0 303a.O3= it 0 a) 0) 3 0) C 0, 3 0 te a- 3 7 N cn 0 O S a) 7 co �'c D 3 N o Z (D 77 0) 7 S 0) N V 0 N —I D r oo moo n D 33 x-o. 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N (D 0 C C11 C CD ca N CAD 3 7 o, r C) FC c per) o 0 N CD co n O O. CD 0 'zt 3 O C a7) C CD r+ C 'a U) rr O r rr C/) (D N fn CT 3 'a ,.„-h r+ CD -p CD '-r O 3 n C p 3 3 r+ E 7" N y `G 3 O G) 3 7 C1 a N O_ m C Q CA CD V) CO n 7 0 N' N 7" CO C rr c C r+ O_ 0 0 -a 0 Cr r+ N 7 r+ CD Meeting date: 1/26/94 Agenda item: P 6 ITEM DESCRIPTION: Discussion on possible community and neighbor -based play groups SUBMITTED BY: John Hustad, Councilmember EXPLANATION /DESCRIPTION: Councilmember Hustad is interested in exploring an expanded use /role for the city is promoting play groups. He will present a proposal to the council for discussion. 01/21/94 12:39 $612 296 3698 STATE PLANNING Rim INDOOR PLAYGROUND Unlike children of school age, recreational and social opportunities for pre schoolers, and just as importantly, their parents, are scarce in Falcon Heights. An indoor playground (a large room with toys, games, and simple play equipment) provides a place for parents to bring infants, toddlers, and pre schoolers to play together and get to know one another. In addition to tweeting the needs of the children, it reduces parental isolation and connects them to their neighbors and they become resources to one another. The City also benefits from an increased sense of community gained from the participants of the playground and those who support it. The idea for an indoor playground in Falcon Heights was inspired by projects in Amherst, New York and Binghamton, New York, both northern cities that experience winter weather conditions similar to Minnesota. In each case, however, the indoor play grounds remain open year around because of their popularity. BINGRANTOM, NEW TORE. The indoor playground in Binghamton grew out of mother's frustration with "cabin fever." After contacting the mayor's office and being referred to the parks and recreation director, Liz Rosenberg succeeded in starting the "Play House." It is a big carpeted room, divided into active and quiet areas with some toys, books, furniture usable by both children and adults. It operates four hours a day, five mornings a week and is open to children five year and younger. It is located in a spare room in a school building. The city provided $3,500 in discretionary funds for equipment and $6,300 in salaries to keep the project running smoothly. Because of the need for approval by the school board and other issues, implementation of the playground took a little over a year. "We decided to organize the room into separate play areas. We placed the baby area soft toys, a huggable activity rug in front of park benches, where parents could relax between playing and swooping. Adjacent to the baby area is the quiet area, with tables and chairs, where grown -ups and children share art supplies, books, toys and puzzles. A play kitchen stands nearby. We set up the active area in the back corner of the room, roped off with safety nets. it's equipped with huge rubber balls, play mats, and foam- rubber animals. Close by is a slightly lass frenetic climbing- and sliding area a few climbing pyramids and blocks, some padded mats, a four seater rocking rowboat that doubles as a footbridge when turned over, and a sturdy wood slide safe for toddlers but acceptable for older children too. One corner of the room is occupied by the most popular toy in the room, the sand table. much of the kitchen equipment pots, brooms, and cups winds up here. When kids grow tired of the sand table, they can wander a few feet away to the make- believe corner, which features a puppet theater, a chalkboard and a storefront all in one. The Play House is open five days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All children must be accompanied by an adult, no admission fee is charged and two parks department employees provide staffing. There is a limit of 15 children at one time and parents are encouraged to call ahead to reserve an hour of play time No fee is charged. AMHERST. NW YORm. In Amherst, one room of a community Center was reserved for a play- and learning center. The room: was fixed up with donated carpeting and financial contributions. Parents who use the facility are responsible for cleaning and staffing the center. Money was raised by the parent group to buy equipment and liability insurance. The parents discovered and used various talents among the (marketing, resource development, teaching, healthcare, strategic planning) to make the project a success. After the first year 150 families were using the center. While both of these indoor playgrounds serve their communities well, the attached articles show how they differ in location, funding, and operation. They demonstrate the issues that need to be resolved as well as different models for carrying out various aspects of the project. ISSUES 'OR DISCUS Og. Listed below are some of the issues that need to be addressed for an indoor playground to be established in Falcon Heights. USAGE Limited to residents or open to all? Age restrictions? Reservations? STAFFING /SOURS OF OPERATION Parks and Recreations Department? Parent volunteers? Others? FUNDING FOR SET UP Awn EQQ=PMENT City support? Fundraising? Donations (wish list)? User fees or membership? iUIDDLINE$ Who develops policy? Parks and Rec? Parents Advisory Board? Combination? LIABILITY Would insurance be necessary? Are there other legal issues? PARTNERSHIPS Are partnerships with the school system acceptable? CON LNG inters can be cold and sense of community. lonely in upstate New "What I wanted was a safe, York, an d Renee Edel- bright room that had lots of toys i man, trapped inside all and educational games," Edelman Whe m. day with her one year -old daugh- says, "a place where parents and 0 ter yearned to break through the kids could get to know one an i solation. She wondered, "Where other and become friends. So I de- can I take Meredith to play with cided to make a place, an indoor iaki esi t other children? Where can I go to family playground." meet other moms Edelman, 36, had no profes- Her town of Amherst, a sprawl sional training in child develop- ing Buffalo suburb, offered virtu- ment or community organisation; ally no structured recreational ser- she had been a geriatrics social children under six. Many worker before she became an at- for chil How parents arks were run- home mom. Her financial re- p neighborhood p some w ere dangerous. Edel- sources were modest. "My hus- so dang created a lace down; CI"ea Buffalo p considered o• to one of band is a scientist at SUNY co for kids -and the fast-food franchises that have but it's been a struggle to live on themselves. play areas. But she doubted that a one income." restaurant would offer her much Nonetheless, she began to ex- plore her options. She learned that Amherst's town government had bought an abandoned school build- ing for $1; the town planned to in- vest $2.5 million to turn the school into what would later be named the Harlem Road Commu- nity Center. Only one room was still available. At a town meeting in 1990, Edelman asked whether she could turn the room into a play space. To her surprise, she was granted permission to use the room as a new play- and learning center. Edelman named it the• Fam ily Room. She wrangled carpeting from the town, asked her in -laws for a contribution (they gave $150), and asked neighbors to do- nate toys. The first day. "On the community center's opening day, in January, 1991, the only people who showed up were me, a friend, and our kids," Edel- man recalls. Fortunately a TV crew Was there that day to cover the cen- ter's opening, and the crew stopped' by the Family Room and taped a small spot. In the follow. ing weeks, the mothers and chit dren began to arrive. Kathleen Burkard, 37, an ele- mentary school teacher for ten W years, who had decided to stay "Creating the Family Room brought us together," say the mothers who donated their time and talents. 56 PARENTS JANUARY 1993 1 Where Moms Meet continued! home with her three-year-old daugh- pie who worked in the media to ask ground will soon be built adjacent to ter, was one of the first moms to join for coverage. That led to several news the Family Room. the Family Room. paper write -ups. The only cost for "This was exactly what I needed. this publicity was photocopying the Starting your own. My daughter is an only child and fliers." In a single year, attendance The Family Room parents offer needed friends. So did I," she says. skyrocketed from 35 families to 150. these tips for starting a family play cen- The parents who come to the ter in your community: Parents pitch in Family Room .are mainly at-home Start your playroom wherever Burkard and the handful of other moms, but Edelman notes that many you can find donated space: a parents soon realized, however, that working parents, grandparents, and church, a classroom, or a library. the Family Room was too much of a even fathers show up, too. Nan •Find out whether you need habit burden for only one person to oper- Simpson, a mother of adopted Ko- ity insurance (in case someone is in- ate, even someone as energetic as rean children, ages two and three, jured on the property. If the facility Edelman. So all the parents pitched works four days a week as a regis- donating the space requires you to in. They cleaned and staffed the cen have outside insurance, ask a liability ter. They held garage sales to buy expert in your town or city to review equipment and raise the $100 "The key to the room. A local government repre- needed to buy liability insurance for sentative should be able to help. the Family Room. success is to find Establish a few rules. Remind par "The key to success," says Bur- ten parents ents repeatedly -in person and in kard, "is to find ten people who re- writing —that they cannot bring a ally care. But, my gosh, it took us who really care." sick kid to play and cannot leave their months to realize what resources we child unsupervised at any time. had! Too often, as parents of tod Record the name, address, and diers, we lose our identities. We be- tered nurse. She brings her kids in on phone number of each family. come 'Johnny's mother' or `Angela's her day off. Raise money through garage father.' We didn't even know one an- "It's wonderful being able to talk sales or bake sales. Send a press re- other's first names, let alone one to other moms about such issues as lease to your local paper announcing another's talents. I had no idea that toilet- teaching and sibling rivalry," that you're collecting used toys that this one woman -who had spent so says Simpson. "You can read up on are in good condition. many hours playing with her child on these challenges, but somehow it's dif- Publicize, publicize, publicize. the floor next to us -had been an ferent when another parent tells you Find a mentor in business or executive for a big telemarketing com you're going to survive." government. pany in Tennessee." Eleanor Pauly, 70, brings her grand The Family Room found such a Six months after the Family Room son to the Family Room. "When I mentor in Peggy Santillo, a new town opened, the parents made a list of the was raising my children, it was safer. council member who had visited the talents and contacts that each of But I wish that I'd had a Family Room room during her campaign. Santillo them had, and they charged ahead to go to as a young mother.. Back helped convince the council to as- with renewed vigor. then, you said good morning and sume more responsibility for the Fam One mom, a professional seam- good evening to your neighbor, but ily Room. Today the room is run by stress, went to work creating pup- you didn't get too chummy. And eth- the Town of Amherst Youth Board pets and pretend -play clothing for nic divisions often kept parents apart. and a parent advisory committee. the Family Room. Another parent, a A Family Room would have brought Last October the Amherst city coon- storyteller at the local library, offered us together." cil presented Edelman with a special to entertain Family Room visitors. Lastyear, the Family Room parents award for creating the Family Room. Moms who were nurses developed decided to do something about an un- "Sometimes," says Edelman, "one an infection- control plan. Parents safe parking lot adjacent to the cen mom can move a mountain." who were teachers created learning ter. "Our kids needed someplace to With a little help from her friends. O areas in the room. And Rosemary play outside' on warm days," explains Richard Louv is the author of Childhood's Gambacorta, the telemarketing mom, Edelman, "but the parking lot wasn't Future (Anchor) and a columnist for The San put together a strategic` plan to bring safe. When the town council refused Diego Union Tribune. He is currently writing a in more families: to act, the parents protested in front book about fatherhood in America, as well as a guide for parents who want to make a differ- "The town told us we would have of town hail: ence in the lives of children. to increase our membership if we "None of us thought we'd ever pro wanted to continue to use the Family test anything, but there we were, What are you doing to support fam- Room," says Gambacorta. "I had vir- twenty moms and one grandmother, ily life in your neighborhood, child Wally no money to work with. But I politely marching in a circle, pushing care facility, school, or workplace? had the moms. I asked them to leave baby buggies and carrying signs that Tell us what you're doing or what fliers in their pediatricians' waiting said, Playgrounds, Not Parking Lots,' you think could be done. Send your and c omments to Connecting, rooms, to tack notices up on grocery and `Kids, Not Cars.' .Not exactly brit Parent and c ine 685 Third Avenue and pharmacy bulletin boards. We en- liant slogans, but effective." The park- New York NY 10017 couraged the moms who knew peo- ing area was moved, and a play 58 PARENTS JANUARY 1993 ("Jt %S r e or Mel.") Ou I n d oor pl How one mother teamed up with city officials to beat cabin fever. By Liz Rosenberg 4 4 y f k 4j�rs�► a >a 4 b B �2, a f fi t 1, V q yy W =ter y Binghamton children can now draw, read, paint, or tumble in the comfort of a converted schoolroom. T he winter our son, Eli, was to write. And here we were. entertaining himself and his mother? eighteen months old, he was Eli and I spent those first few We went to the mall. It was recovering from epiglottitis, a weeks playing peekaboo and empty packed with women and kids in stroll- dangerous flu that landed him in the the coins -onto- the -bed. We moved ers. For the first time, it occurred to hospital. He needed a few months to on to dancing and to reading stories. me that the problem might be wide regain his strength, and our. pediatri- Some afternoons, he would watch spread. What we all needed was a cian suggested we take Eli out of day me type. After a month, we had seri- playground— indoors. care temporarily. "I'm not saying ous cabin fever, and nowhere to go. you have to keep him in a bubble," I remembered long summer days Springing into action. she said. "He's healthy now. But his spent in the parks, where Eli was I called the mayor's office. "Do exposure to other kids should be lim- happy to be near other children play you happen to have anything like an ited. Can you keep him home ing -happy just to hear their voices, indoor playground?" I asked. I was It was January-the longest, dark And I was glad to see other adults, lucky. The woman who answered est, coldest month of the year —in new faces, even the trees. Was I the the phone didn't laugh when I ex- E Binghamton, New York. I wasn't only mother incapable of entertain- piained to her why I was calling. W teaching that semester; theoretically, ing herself and her toddler? Did I "That sounds nice," she said. "I z at least, it was going to be my time have the only toddler incapable of don't think we have anything like it, Y 95 �n r Our Indoor Playground (Continued) but I call you back," she said. (The principal of the school sup When she did, she suggested I dis- ported everything from the posting TISSU cuss my i dea with Dave Cody, assis� of Play House signs all around the V v rant director of recreation for the school to the loaning of used kinder- Parks an d Recreation Department, garten equipment. G. P. Putnam's who helps run our town's summer Sons, located in nearby Kirkwood, do- children's program. "He's inter- nated boxes of children's books.) QQ ested in things like this. And he has Maryann, Dave, an d I pored happily Z children of his own," she said. over educational toy catalogs and f` When I told him about my idea for' spent one unforgettable three -hour 2 w the indoor playground, he didn't session trying to cover every aisle in 2 I laugh either. He invited me down to the largest toy store in town. We vis- city hall to talk about it. We discussed what was needed: a g big carpeted room, divided into ac- -ADO -1 iiii tive and quiet areas; some toys and books; furniture usable by both chil- P. v dren and their parents; an d bath- lb rder toys and u(pn?ent foi; our: room facilities nearby nothing own,n`door playgrou he are sor F fancy. The playground, eventually re k(1"l W l w a named the Play House, would oper of red U C es Ple ase a a te four hours a day, five mornings a of th 1 ite i i3e rt►a ie I we ek It would be open to c hildren Marty esep a a P by the hared) s up to five years old, accompanied by ABC School Supply: One of the NAP r an adul "Sounds good," he said. most; complete cat o ntwith ateyo a "Let m e make a few phone P calls." ably price ea le g `mater r The. first person Dave called was froiTr �ir1d ��tes t 'L��q�1�1�� �fi Mary Haust, project coordinator of (1 go 669 I II Schools as Community Sites, at Bing- chlldccr E a., orp� i C `rs t ham ton's MacArthur Elementary si oirc of a w vari of"w School. A school seemed like an ideal c hild s t o m and a iuca ionalrsupplies location for the indoor playground; 1- 8 0 3 tr *-'''f..':0''''' if a school could provide the space, U S •Constructive P?l yt h jngs a n r the city might provide supervision other ent elo d ic f' toys an 4 r F and equipment. quipment] bo red nd'® iriclu a fine, hand ICke oChir' e Binghamton's mayor, Ju Ing p Cribb;` g ave immediate and enthus df s books (1 -80 4 4- E rohme c oo 4 astie support fo the project She ap- T for. „me of t x 7 !a e proved 3 500 in "'discretionary x x items. pl/e o rd d our ad irde f unds from the parks dep artment for a ui went and $6; i e�tla# �in-p e t crow q p SO,O to salaries to t kee t h e project runnin sm cat�al4 1 -800-3 2-4 5 The school board was also suppor �r of order Q klt5 corslstm tive, although dovetailing the right tubes panels° a w that will yen place and time for the playground able you' to put together your with the needs of the school system Y sturdy sirdes playhouses riding to a required careful planning. tables and c hore' (1-800 r- The board's initial approval took a ext =911 )....k, Y matter of a few months. Implemen- The Right Stafi C a r; r 'r; ration of the actual Play House took this catalog we ordered the f amous vr� a little over a year. We were given a 'roller. coaster'. toy (beads on Io F 1 k spar classroom in the MacArthur Ele- irrg. wires), ari alphabet wall hanging O mentary School that suited our needs and the babies' favorite, a loft floor; perfectly. mat called the niggle bear (1;800 it a The number of people who do- 548 85 j. esi a at7 .Bull hil nated tune and energy to the project How rQ g� d` C OD y ip'( was amazing. Binghamton's head of dren °Equ V" C cu affairs designed a wildly col O ?o Bo is a usetu res QC orful wall mural, and Maryann Sterling P. u bI she rS a lsoof f e rss o,.at e A SS books on the subje Call t oll free at t S r depar recreation l ea d er es th e pa t den= forget`y ox department, sp ent countless h ours- v ire local toy store! 4fif nights and weekends pa i t in. 96 PARENTS NOVEMBER 1991 axise` 1( ited The Discovery Center, our local department staff members are on r,1 d ("are children's museum, and watched the hand whenever the Play House is kids at play. We spied on children in open, to greet the parents and chil- BUBBLE B p T u playgrounds, preschools, and local dren, make newcomers feel at ease, t1 f� play groups. Eventually we put to- and help keep it safe and tidy. gether the Play House. There is an official limit of fifteen children at one time. To avoid disap- kte e sift How we did it. pointments or long waits, parents are We decided to organize the room sometimes advised to call the parks a into separate play areas. We placed department in advance and to re- the baby area --soft toys, a huggable serve an hour of play. In fact, no one activity rug —in front of park has ever been turned away at the I ,i %I ki3ii.1 a4� benches, where parents could relax door or been sent home before he 0 between playing and swooping. Adja- or she was ready to go. n cent to the baby area is the quiet By the spring of that first year, Eli s N /AQ area, with tables and chairs, where had returned to day care, and we ,�e a w r grown -ups and children share art sup- were back to life as usual. But on o e e. plies, books, toys, and puzzles. A play April Fool's Day a year later, we W O ce f, kitchen stands nearby. slowly climbed the steps together ee We set up the active area in the for the opening of the Play House. back corner of the room, roped off Mayor Crabbe, a stranger to both of 3 CO with safety nets. It's equipped with us, stopped to take Eli's other hand huge rubber balls, play mats, and The Play House room was filled with foam rubber animals. Close by is a administrators, the press, and, best of slightly less frenetic climbing -and- all, parents and their children, eager sliding area —a few climbing pyra- to get down to the business of p 1(i kC,r mils and blocks, some padded mats, ing and being together. Dave Cody a four- seater rocking rowboat that remarked in his opening -day speech, doubles as a footbridge when turned "Every parent who lives in Bing- over, and a sturdy wood slide -safe hamton knows that the long winter for toddlers but acceptable for older can be hard on small children who children too. are forced to remain indoors. In open- One corner of the room is occu- ing this playroom, we hope to pro pied by the most popular toy in the vide parents and children the oppor- room, the sand table. Much of the tunity to leave home and have some i kitchen equipment -pots, brooms, fun without having to brave the ele- and cups winds up here. When merits or pay a fee." kids grow tired of the sand table, The Play House has been, from they can wander a few feet away to the very start, a rousing success. It the make believe comer, which fea- draws parents of every age and back tures a puppet theater, a chalkboard, ground: Family -day -care providers and a storefront all in one. bring their kids; grandparents come Actual use of the room is fluid; the to spend the morning; parents bring. kids move from one area to the next, one child or. a few. As one woman by ones or twos or in a big parade remarked, "It functions a lot like a Visually, the wall-to-wall carpeting playground, only it's more intimate. and colorful murals pull the room to You can be instantly talking with gether. We decided against having re- someone as if you were the best of corded music on regularly because friends, or off by ;yourself And it's it's nicer when the kids provide their never the sanne, two days in a rows own sound effects. But sometimes There has already been tack of someone brings in a children's tape opening more Play Houses in oth Binghamton schools Everyone xEs How it works. wants to use it And whenever I in We've discovered, the fewer rules vite my now three-year-old son to a b."$''"1 v ry the better. Children must be acconz- playground, he says, "Okay. Let's go 4 panted by an adult at all times, to the indoor -onetn Q everyone limn one helps to mit the chaos' a Llz Rosenber is the auth chi( The Play House is open Monday or of err 'dreri's books, the most recent of which is The V through Friday, 9:00 Am. to 1:00 P.M., Scrap Doll (HarperCotlins). She teaches English, whenever school is in session. No ad and creative writing at the state university of mission fee is charged. Two parks- New Yolk atBinghamton. 97 Meeting Date: 1/26/94 Agenda Item: P 7 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Scheduling a workshop with legislators and a workshop with the planning commission to discuss the commercial development moratorium SUBMITTED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator EXPLANATION /SUMMARY: ft The city council annually meets with its local legislators, Representative McQuire and Senator Marty, to discuss issues and concerns that will be taken up in the legislative session. It is time to schedule this workshop if the council wants to meet with legislators early in the 1994 session. The planning commission is nearing completion of its work on the city's commercial development moratorium. It would be useful for the council to meet with the planning commission to discuss their work prior to requiring a council decision. Staff will discuss this with the planning commission on January 24, 1994. ACTION REQUESTED: Schedule a legislative workshop, if desired for the 1994 session, and planning commission workshop. GAT. JAN 11 '94 11 :05AM PETERSEN TEWS SQUI P.2/4 MINUTES Solid waste Commission Meeting December 9, 1993 Chair Marty McCleery called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Laura Kuettel, Marty McCleery, Susan Smith, Shirley Chenoweth, staff representative, and Sam Jacobs, council liaison. C©NJMISSION CIDERS ABSENT: John Brynildson, Michael Haglund, John Hustad, Terry Iverson, Nancy Misr and Lyle Wray. APPROVAL OF MINUTLS OF NOVEMBER 4, 1993: Laura Kuettel moved and Susan Smith seconded the approval of the minutes of the November 4, 1993, meeting. ADDITION TO AGENDA: Laura Kuettel added to the agenda a discussion of E Z Recycling's performance. ANNUAL REPORT To CITY COUNCIL: Marty McCleery reported on his presentation of the Solid Waste Commission Annual Report to the City Council on December 8, 1993. The report was well- received. The following items in particular were discussed with the Council and, in follow -up, by the Commission: a. The Council's questions about the Commission budget, which the Commission had not addressed, led to a discussion of the Commission's involvement in financial and budgetary issues. Financial matters are not within the Commission's control, particularly because under the new recycling contract, the cost to the City does not vary depending on the amount collected. The Commission's role in financial and budgetary matters will be on the agenda for the January Commission meeting. b. The Commission asked the Council's assistance in recruiting new members to replace the three commissioners whose terms are ending. There was some discussion of the merits of a high school -aged member. Sam Jacobs indicated that the Maple Grove City Council includes a high school senior as a full voting member in conjunction with a civics class. Recruitment, including the possibility of a student commissioner or representatives of other specific groups such as commercial residents or multifamily residents, will be on the agenda for the January meeting. c. The Council expressed an interest in resuming "fifth Friday" recycling collection. Shirley Chenoweth pointed out that the City previously had collection on fifth Fridays for only one year, at the request of the previous recycling hauler. E Z has requested a longer contract; one possibility would be to negotiate a longer contract in exchange for fifth Friday collection without a substantial cost increase. Fifth Friday collection will be on the agenda for the January meeting. JAN 11 '94 11 :05AM PETEFSEN TEWS SQUI P.3r4 SOLID WASTE PERIODICALS: Laura Kuettel reported that the City receives a number of periodicals relating to solid waste issues. Commission members may be asked to rotate reading and reporting on these materials. 1994 CESSION GOALS: Marty McCleery suggested that each Commissioner select one of the Commission's goals for 1994 and take charge of efforts to achieve the goal: a. McCleary chose to be responsible for Goal No. 2, Reduction of Hazardous Waste. There was some discussion of the costs and risks of curbside pickup of household hazardous waste. Proper disposal may be more likely if it is easier, but the cost may be excessive. Ramsey County already provides disposal facilities, although residents must transport the materials to the site. The Lions or another service organization could be enlisted to pick up and transport hazardous waste to the disposal facility- Liability is an issue regardless who does the pickup. On the other hand, improper disposal due to lack of education or the difficulty of proper disposal is risky and costly as well. b. Laura Kuettel chose to be responsible for Goal No. 3, Waste Management Public Education (and possibly Goal No. 1, Reduction of Volume of Waste). c- Susan Smith chose to be responsible for Goal No. 4, City Solid Waste Administration. CITYWIDE GARAGE SALE: The sale is tentatively scheduled for May 21, 1494. The Commission discussed pickup of unsold items at curbside after the sale. Laura Kuettel will obtain general information from groups such as the Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Salvation Army, as well as Goodwill. regarding their interest in doing such a pickup and what, if anything, they would charge. Susan Smith will inquire about the success of the community garage sales in Lauderdale and St. Anthony Park. The Commission will see if the Parks and Recreation Commission would be interested in conducting an event on the same day as the sale. There was also some discussion of ways to publicize the sale and to direct visitors around the City, including placement of balloons and/or signs at major intersections. FLUORESCENT BULBS: As of August 1, 1994, residents can no longer discard fluorescent bulbs with their garbage. (The bulbs are hazardous waste because of their mercury content.) Ramsey County has made no provisions for proper disposal of bulbs. USA Lights in Roseville will accept small quantities (fewer than ten) from noncommercial users, but businesses have no ready solution for disposal of used bulbs. BATTERY RECYCLING: In Terry Iverson's absence, discussion of battery recycling was deferred. -2- JAN 11 '94 11 :06AM PETERSEN TEWS SQUI P.4/4 E z RECYCLING: E Z's contract expires 1 994, a renegotiation will be on the agenda Impressions of E Z's performance have been mixed. There has been pla some dispute with E Z over collection 1leaving containers, and E Z is apparently not consistently the informational tags E positive side, Shirley henowe X in submitting easy to work with administratively, als�,a istis timely' reports very reports and responding to phone accommodating in providing service to an apartment building which Could not provide easy access to its recycling containers. E Z also participated in the Solid Waste Reduction Week Open House. RECOGNITION OF CHEHOWETH CONTRIBUTIONS: the b e h alf of outstanding Commission, Marty McCleery acknowledged contributions of retiring staff liaison Shirley Chenoweth to the Commission's endeavors. The Commission relies heavily on her the members of with to accomplish its goals• More portantlwill miss her the Commission have enjoyed working gre atly. Although the Commission is saddened by her impending departure, the members of the Commission wish her the best. On the motion of Susan Smith, seconded by Laura Kuettel, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, S K. Smith, Secretary 1837R -3- HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION DECEMBER 21ST, 1993 MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL: Present were; Bowers, Gibson Talbot, Sheppard, Willems,and Guest Susan Hoyt C. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES D. TOPICS OF DISCUSSIONS WERE; 1. Letter of Thank You from the Commission to Shirley for all the work she has done for us. 2. A morning coffee meeting for the business community to discuss accessibility issues stemming form the A.D.A. was thought to be a good idea. Further discussion as to the wording of the invitation was thought to be needed. 3. A Brochure from the Human Rights Commission will be developed by Gwen, Dave and Ed.work on this will be in progress. 4. Gwen reported on the Human Rights Meeting she attended. There is a meeting of the International Human Rights Conference in Canada, that Gwen would like to attend representing our commission to gain further insight into the Human Rights issues. Our Buget allows for $125.00. 5. Advertisements will be place in the papers for vacancies on the commission. 6. Dave will contact Wayne to see if he can attend the January 18th meeting of the commission. 7. There was disscussion for the election of a new Chairperson to take over for Wayne Groff at the January 18th meeting. Please try to attend this meeting. E. ADJOURNMENT AT 8:00 PM F. NEXT MEETING IS; JANUARY 181E AT 7:OOPM AT CITY HALL We look forward to seeing everyone there to start the New Year with a bang! Respectfully submitted by Dave Bowers HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Minutes for January 18th 1994 Commissioners present were: Dave Bowers, Gwen Willems, John Treadwell. Commissioners absent were: Ed Sheppard Guests present were: Sue Gehrz and Wayne Groff. WELCOME TO SUE GEHRZ AS OUR NEW COUNCIL LIAISON!!! Minutes for the December 22nd meeting were not available for approval. The Meeting was call -to -order at 7:OOPM Business: 1. Election of a new chairperson was proposed. Gwen nominated Dave Bowers and JohnTreadwell seconded the nomination. All members voted to elect Dave Bowers as the chairperson and he accepted the nomination. 2. Discussion on the brochure for the HRC was briefly discussed. Gwen and Dave had met to brainstorm, some possible issues that they would like to see in the brochure. Any comments or other ideas are welcomed from the other commissioners. The distribution of the brochure was discussed. Ideas were: send with the newsletter, direct mailing to the public, availability at City Hall,.and distribution at local businesses. 3. HRC budget was discussed. Dave with check with Susan Hoyt as to the amount available to the Commission and possible additional funds for training and conference costs. 4. Gwen would like to attend the International Conference in Canada and would like support from our HRC in the form of verbal and monetary support. Gwen would like to know the dollar amount that our commission will fund for this conference, so that she can get future monetary support from the State Commission. The cost would be approximately 670.00. 5. Discussion on whether continuing mediation training for members of the HRC was cost effective or, whether the City could hire an outside mediation service to handle the cases that may present themselves. 6. Discussion on changing the name of the current Human Rights Commission to another name that may reflect more diversity such as, Human Resource Commission. Future views on this topic are welcomed by all members. 7. Sue Gehrz spoke briefly on the directions the City Council is taking to enchance community involvement,to give a sense of belonging to everyone in the community. Particularly, involvement and interaction between all age groups. There has been and there is a continuing effort of the community to develop positive activities for youths who may not be mainstream, to better involve them with the community. 8. Brief discussion of involvement jointly of our commission with the other surrounding communities commissions. 9. John brought some examples of posters that we felt we would like displayed at City Hall and distributed via the Newsletter or local newspapers to the community at large. 10. It was felt that we should develop a MISSION STATEMENT for our commission. 11. MANY THANKS AGAIN TO WAYNE GROFF FOR SERVING THE COMMUNITY ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AS A MEMBER AND CHAIRPERSON. Wayne has expressed and interest in continuing his support of the Commission. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: 1. Bring ideas pros and cons on Commission name change. 2. Bring written ideas for the Commissions mission statement. 3. Dave will contact Susan Hoyt on Budget amounts. 4. Gwen will contact local newspapers about including poster materials. 5. Ideas for involvement of HRC in other aspects of the community such as: education, state projects, law enforcement cooperation, and other areas that the commission may be of assistance. NEXT MEETING IS FEBRUARY 8TH AT 7:OOPM AT CITY HALL Minutes respectfully submitted by Dave Bowers ADDENDUM TO COUNCIL AGENDA January 26, 1994 ITEM NO. P -1. Resolution granting a conditional use permit for operation of a veterinary hospital at 1546 W. Larpenteur in a B -3 zone No. R -94 -03 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS C O U N C I L R E S O L U T I O N Date: 1/26/94 A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OPERATION OF A VETERINARY HOSPITAL AT 1546 WEST LARPENTEUR IN A B -3 ZONE WHEREAS, the City of Falcon Heights received an application from William E. Graham, DVM and Halsted Wehmann, property owner for the issuance of a conditional use permit to establish a veterinary hospital in Northome Center at 1546 W. Larpenteur Avenue; and WHEREAS, The city council did carefully consider the request as well as the recommendations made by the city's planning commission after holding the required public hearing; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the City of Falcon Heights that a conditional use permit for the establishment of a veterinary hospital at 1546 West Larpenteur Avenue be subject to the following conditions: 1. Operate a veterinary hospital with a maximum of four employees. 2. Adhere to all animal welfare laws in chapter 343 of the Minnesota state statutes. 3. Maintain a clean environment inside and outside the business with sanitary disposal of all wastes, cleaning up after clients on the walk and in the parking lot as necessary. 4. Keep the business within the building except for the coming and going of clientele. No outside cages, kennels, or exercising of animals. 5. Soundproof the kennel area and restrict sound to the business without affecting neighborhood businesses. 6. Control odors in the kennel with exhaust fans. 7. Limit hospital stays to recovering animals with a maximum of eight pets to stay at one time two large, three medium, and three small. (Most animals come and go on the same day as their surgery.) 8. Dispose of hazardous waste as regulated by the county and state. YEAS NAYS Approved by Mayor BALDWIN GEHRZ In Favor Date HUSTAD JACOBS Against Attested by TALBOT City Clerk Adopted by Council Date