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CITY COUNCIL
LITTLE CANADA, MINNBSOTA
May 9, 19II4
Pursuant to due ca11 and notice thereof a regular meetinp, of the
Council of: the City o£ Little Canada, Minnesota was hel.d on the
9th day oL May, 1984 i.n Che Council Chambers oL the City Genter
located at 515 Little Canada Road in said Ci.ty.
Agenda Mayor Raymond }lanson chaired the meeting and called it to order
Item No. 1 at 7:35 P.M. and the LoLloo~ing were present at roll ca11:
Agenda MEMI3F.RS PR~SP,NT: Mayor. Mr. Raymond Hanson
Item No. ?_ Councilman Mr. Michael Fahey
Councilman Mr. Dennis Forsber~
CounciLwoman Mrs. Mugs Nardini
Councilwoman Mrs. Bever.ly Scalze
ALSO PRES~NT: City Clerk Mr. .Joseph Chlebeck
City Attorney Mre Thomas Sweeney
City Engineer Mr. Dona].d Car.ley
Public Works Supt. PRr. Roger Glanzer
Recording Secretary t4rs. Kathleen Glanzer
Cabl.e TV As there was such a large crowd present aC t he meeting, Mr. Hanson
invited Pir. Tar.nowsl<i to speak on Cable TV, so that the crowd would
Agenda have the benefit of tl~e inf.ormati.on.
Item No. 5
Mre Tarnowski. reported that Cab1e TV exti sts in Li.ttle Canada and
there are some areas of the City that ar e ho olcing up to it. It
will be about six more months before the who 7.e City has the ability
to connect.
Mr. Tarnowslci reported that the CaUle TV Commission is still negvtiating
with Group W. Tarnowski reported that next month he may be approaching
the Council for approval of an amended f.ranchise agreement.
Mr. Tarnowski. reported that Group W has been advertisi.ng the avai.lability
of Cabl.e i.n some parts of the City. Mr. Tarnowsl<i also stressed that
citizens shoulcl just purchase as much cabLe as they want and not let
the company convince them that they need more than they do. Tarnowsl<i
also reported that there are better than 12 channels for free with just
the payment of the connection charge.
Mr. Porsberg suggested that Group W advertise in the North Suburban
Press as thi,s is the Ci.ty's o£fici.al newspaper.
Canabury Mre I~larland Rowlancl, representative of the Canabury Condominium llomeowners'
Condomi.niums Associati.on~ appeared before the Council.. Mr. Rowland requested the
City Engineer's comments on the Viking Drive section of road in thei.r
Agenda area.
Addi.tion
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Canabury Mr. Carley reported that the project goin~ in in this area is a
(Cont.) sewer force main. IT. will pump water from Sleepy I~ol.lo~v to Savage
Lake. After the main is installed, the blaclctop wi11 be put back,
and along the highway fence the blacl<top will be repiaced with a
blacktop burm and gutter so that water will run clown the streec.
At least 90% of the street wi11 be overlayecl.
The En~;ineer reported [hat a few meetings ago the idea of a catch
basin at a cost of. $3,500 was cliscussed and the Itomeowners Association
was contacted for payment of this cost.
The Engineer also reported that no curbing will be done on the
condo's side of the street. The Engineer pointeci out that since the
State Fli.~hway Department is participating in this cost, they ar.e
governing the impr.ovements that can be m2cie.
T4r. Rocoland pointed out the w~y the street leans and felt that a
Large wash-out would be caused by water crossing the street.
Mr. Rowland also felt that the Condominiums should have the same
quality of street as there is on Demont near the Glasrud Apartments.
Mr. Ro~alancl pointed out thaC the condos pay ~50,000 annually i.n taxes
and they felt that they shoul<1 not have to participate in any costs.
Mr. Rowland also pointed out thaC ~shere is a drainage problem on the
corner of Vilcin~ Drive and Demont that i.s hazardous.
Mr. Ro~oland point.ect out that the condominium is upgrading i.ts grounds
and they keep up their property in the Ci.ty.
Mrs. Scalze pointed out that the City has never overlaid streets as
a poli.cy and only has done so in connection wi[h water projects.
Scalze stated that the City does not have the money to overlay streets
and if it ctid, taxes would be much higher.
Mr. Rowland stated that the Council discussecl upgrading the road to
the point ~ohere water will ilo~v. Mr. Porsberg repli.ed that the
City did agr.ee to repair. the curbi.ng along the street.
Mr. CarLey sCated that he will meet wi.th Mr. Rowland so that he can
point out exactly what the condomi.nium wants done. Mr. Rowland stated
[hat ther.e needs to be a hole in the burm so that water can flow onto
the Highway Department property. t4r. Carley stated that thi.s is a
sma11 matter an~~ can be done.
The ]sn~;ineer stated that the $3,500 catch basi.n would tal<e care of the
puddle on the corner. Mrs. Nardini aslced i£ this could be included
in repairs to be made by the County during the talce-over process.
The I:ngineer stated that it could be done then, buc did not know when
the City would talce over Demont.
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Canabury Mr. Fahey stated that he did not thintc Che City could wait f.or the
(Cont.) County on this. Mr.. Pahey aslced how close the $3,500 esti.mate was
for this work. The F.n~ineer felt it coas pretT.y cLose.
Mr. Pahey asked if this could be put on ~;eneral taxes. I'ahey pointed
out that this is what has been done in the past, but was noC done
for Sleepy I{ollow as the Ci.ty felt that []te developers in the area
causect the problem.
Mr. Pahey aslced i.f. the participants in the Sleepy Ilollow project
agreed to percentages or f.ixed dollar amounts, The Engineer replied
that f.ixed dollar amounts were agreed to.
Mr. Pahey sup,gested that if the project is under budget that this
money be used towards the $3,500.
Mr. Carley r.eported that the btacktoppi.ng will not be done tor three
or four weeks.
Mr. Rowland stated that i.£ the condominiums can do anything to help
the Ci.ty with the 1)emont situation, they wi.ll do so.
P1r. Rowland summarized that in conclusion the road will be resur.faced
on Vilcing Drive and the cur.b will be patched, the burm wi.ll be
constructed so that the water can get out at the bottom of the hi11
and the catch basi.n ~aill be instalYed to solve Che puddle problem
at the corner.
Approval Mrs. Scala.e :i.ntroduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
OL The
Minutes RESOLU'LION N0. 84-5-206 - APPROVING T}IE
MINUTES OP THE APRIL ?_5, 1984 COtJNCIL
Agenda MEETING
Item No. 3
The foregoing resoLution was duly seconded by Mrs. Nardini..
Ayes (5) Scalze, Nardini., Itanson, Fahey, P'orsber.g.
Nayes (0).
Resolution de~Zared adopted.
'Phis resolution appears in ResoLution P,oolc No. 11, Page ?22.
Imp, 84-10 Mayor Ilanson opened the pablic hearing on Imp. No. $/+-10, improvement
of Desoto Street from Allen Avenue to Centerville Road by sanitary
Agenda sewer, iaatermain and road construction, storm sewer and curb. Mr.
Item No. 4 flanson pointed out that there was 100% attendance at the meeting of
the effer.ted property owners.
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Imp. II4-LO Mr. Hanson i.nformed the audi.ence that this improvemenC was petiti.oned
(Cont.) for by Mr. I3use anct Mr. Ke11y.
The Engineer reporCed that this is the third heari.ng that the City
has held on this improvement. The estimated cos[ ot the improvement
i.s $224,000 which ~oould break down to a front footage assessment
of $114 on each sidee
Mrs, Scalze asked if the
assessment. 7'he Enginee
way, but that would be a
audience that on another
front foota~e assessment
the residential property
industrial property would pay a higher
r stated that he did not figure it out this
Council decision. Mr. Carley informed the
street the City assessed a slightly higher
for the industrial. property than it cti.d for
by about $10 to $15 per front foot.
'lhe L;ngineer al.so pointed out that the road proposed is a 9 ton road.
The P:nginer informed the audience that there is a 225 foot NSP powerline
easement invol.ved ~ahi.ch cannot Ue assessed. The cost of the assessment
for this property is spread out over the entire i.mprovement. Also the
lots on the south end of Allen cannot be assessed because they do not
benefie from the improvement. There is a total of. 1950 feet that can
be assessed.
The £ngineer reported that the CiT.y normall.y piclcs up 20% of sewer
and water improvements and this has not been accounted for i.n the
:~114 front footage assessment. Therefore, the $114 wou].d be slightly
less.
The Engi.neer al.so explai.ned that there is a$250 sewer unit charge and
a~p300 water unit charge that i.s paid for with the assessment of
existing homes and paid at the time a building permit is issued for
future homes.
Mr.. Heinel commented that he thought
that the pocaer line assessment would
and not spread out over the project.
Ci.ty has always spread out the cost
that it has never been the policy of
the unassessable proPerty on general
the Council indi.cated
be pi.cked up by gener
The Engineer replied
>ver the project. Mr.
the CiCy to place the
taxes,
previously
sl taxes
that the
L•'ahey agreec
cost of
Mr. Ileinel commented that he has r.esidential pr.operCy adjacent to
industri.al and pointed out the high water T.able in the area and the
power line in the area. Mr. Eleinel statecl that the US ~nvironmental
Soci.ety wi11 be conducti.ng tests on the effect of power lines on
humans. Mr. Flei.nel questi.oned how his parents coould ever be able to
se11 their property. Ileinel fel.t that the assessments caould be ~aorth
more than the property.
Mrs. Scalze a~reed that the assessment would be so great, that the
peopl.e wovld not be able to se11 thei.r property.
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Imp. 84-10 iis. Nadeau reporCed that she has been trying to sell. her property and
(Cont.) has been intormed by r.ealtors that she has an unmartcetable piece of
property. Also, she cannot cottnect to sewer and water.
Mr. Torsberg stated that he was not in favor of. a 9-ton road in thi.s
area. E'orsberg feLt that the industr:ial traffic should go out off
of Center.vilLe Road.
Mrs. Scalze felt thait part of the industrial property in this area
shoul.d be zonecl residential.
Mr. Forsberg asked the cost difference between a 9 ton rold and a 6 ton
road. Mr. Carley replied th~t it would be 15 to 20 percent less.
Mr. Porsberg felt that the road should be restr.icted to no trucks.
Mrs. Frattalone pointed out that her property is industrial. and she
is against the improvement.
Mr. Ilanson aslced the petitioners i.f they coere still interested in the
i.mprovement. Mr. Kel1y replied that he would 1i.1<e t:he road in and
~aould li.l<e to divide hi.s i.n<lustrtial lots.
A member oE the audience felt thaC there shoutd be isolation of the
industrial. from the residenti.al properties.
Mr.s. Scalze f.elt that the industrial property owners should get
together and wortc out 2 nerworlcing of the roads to avoid the residential
distri.ct.
Mr. Fahey stated that he was not in favor of putti.ng this 9 ton road
right in the residenti.al area and felt that this area should be
protectecl.
Mr. Buse stated that he has buyers for four. of his lots, which he
cannot sell without a road and sewer. P1rs. Scalze aslced P4r. I3use
if he has informed his buyers oE the i.ndustrial developmenC that is
possible in this area. Mr. Buse replied that he has. Mrs. Scalze
stated that the Council must look ahead at the next 20 years and
protect tl~e people in the area. Scal.ze asked i.f 13use considered
selling to his nei.ghbors. Mr. Buse stated that he would love to
do this, but his neighbors are not interested.
~Srs. Scalze poi.nted out that there will be $9,000 to $10,000 assessments
on each lot. Mr. Ause replied that he is aware of thise
hir. Tom Durand sug~ested that the road Ue extended to the }3use property
and end in a cul-de-sac and make the street a resi.dential street. This
would enable Ause to sell hi.s property.
Mr. Porsberg stated that then Mr, Buse would have to pay 1.00% of the
assessment and the industri.al property woulct not be abl.e to be assessed.
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Imp. 84-10 Mrs. Scalre stated that the industri.al property would probably use
(Cont.) the roact and not pay their assessmene.
It was pointed out that the inciustrial property has access f.rom
Center.ville Road.
P1s. Nadeau pointecl out that the road on the back of her property
coould not be of benefit to her as out of a total of. 310 feet, 225
f.eet is po~oerline easement.
Mrs. Nardini pointed out that the outstanding majority of the LooCage
is in oppos9.tion to the project.
Mr. Chlebeck aslced if this were a State Aid project. Mr. Carley replied
that it was not and pointed out that thi.s .is a desi~nated State Aid
road unless the City changes it. Scalze poi.nted out that the State Aid
desi~nation i.s not always goo<t as the City would have to put in a
bi~ger road.
Mr. }Ianson aslced if there was a cvay to put the road in to serve Mr.
~use's property and provide public services. Hanson felt it was unfai.r
to taxpayers to requtire taxes to be paid when they are unable to use
thei.r property.
Mr. tlanson also pointed out Che locati.on of the Frattalone gara~e.
Mr. Porsberg stated that it is not the Council's hardship that Kr.
~use has four lots to sell. Porsberg poi.nted out that today roads
are built first, and then houses.
Mrs. Nardini asked i.f the City was obligated to provi.de a road f.or
Mr. $use. The City Attorney replied that this was up to the Council.
Mr.. Porsberg poi.nted out that i.n the past temporar.y solutions always
came baclc to haimt the Council.
Mr. Fleinel asked hocv the sewer woulcl flow as there :is a cleep drop-of.f
in the area. The Engineer explained the alignment of the sewer.
Mr. Heinel pointed out that his parents have given their side of the
road easement and aslced if they wouLd have to pay aga:in when the other
si.de is obtained. The ~ngi.neer stated that he assumed that the other
side of the easement woulci be dedi.cated. The property owners owning
this 11nd stated that they woul.ct not do this.
Mr. Pahey pointecl out t.hat the cost of the easement would be included
as part of. the project. Mrs. Scalze stated tl~at this is 1ega7. to do
so, although i.t may not be fair.
A member of the audience was concerned that this was the third time
the project has come up with no new i.deas.
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Imp. 8[4-10 Mr. torsber; pointed out that the improvement was petitionect Lor and
(Cont.) not initiated by the Council.
Mr.s. Scalze pointed ouL- that Yorkton Development had to provi.de its
own roads and could not go through residential areas.
Mr. Ityl.and as)ced it the industrial property ~oere assessed, if the
City could restrict thei.r use of. the road. Mr. ganson commenCed
that if a property is assessed, Y.hey woul.<1 have the ri.ght to use
the road. Mr. Ilyland suggested that they be assessed for secaer and
water, but not street.
Mr. Pahey stated that the City could do Chis if Mr. Buse was willing
to piclc up the cost.
Mr. Porsberg su~gestect that the industri.al properY.y be assessed for
limited use, jusc light traftic and not trucics.
Mr. Buse aslced cohy a 6 Con road ti•~oul<i Ue required and pointed out
that Al1.en i.s a 3 ton road. Mr. Forsberg replied that these are the
new standards ehat the City has in ef.fect.
Mr. Pahey stated that he was not prepared to put the street through
to County Road D. Pahey su~;gested that the matter be tabl.ed for
30 days for Mr. Buse and Mr. 1Celly to consider their posit:ion.
Mr. Carley stated that a 6 ton road could be installed to the Buse
property. The only proUlem is that in the futur.e there cvill not
be much property to spread the cost of the po~ver Line property
assessment over when the road goes al.l the way through.
Mr. Hanson pointed out that the rest of the property could develop
off of Vanderbee with a cul-de-sac.
Mrs. Scalze pointed out that even if truclcs are lcept out, should
a body shop go in, there woul.d be a lot ot traf.fic generated.
Mr. Flanson stated chat this ~oould be hard to police.
Mr. Pahey suggested that the assessment be against the 33use property
with no industri.al traffic at a11. 'I'he industrial could be assessed
for water and sewer.
ScaLze said that the can et sewer and water £rom Centerville.
y ~' Mrs.
Scalze i.nformed Mr. KeLly that ~vlien he develops the property, the City
has a park dedication or.dinance that he inust comply eaith. Mrs. Scalze
felt thlt the Park Commissi.on wi11 want land as a parlc char~;e i.n thi.s
area.
Mr. T4il<e Gallagher pointed Qut that there is a large oalc tree in the
area that shouLd not be destroyed.
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Zmp. 84-10 Mr. I3use suggested Chat he get Cogether wi.th ilr. Ke11y and his
(Cont.) buyers in the next 30 days and discuss the matter.
Mr. klyland also requested that the oalc tree i.n the area be preserve<1.
Mr. Hyland also disputed Mr. Ileinel's comments on the i.mpact of
power li.nes.
Mr. I'orsberg stated that if the matter is tabled,the Council should
not malce any decision wi.thout notifying the property owners in the area
that the matter. is being consi.dered.
Mrs. Scalze pointect out that the City's Comprehensive Plan i.ndicates
this area £or Lurther study due to soil conditions. Mrs. Scalze felt
t:ha[ the Council should not Lose sight of thi.s.
Mrs. Nardi.ri int;-oduced the fo ll.owing resolution and moved its adoption:
RF.SOLUTION N0. 54-5-207 - CLOSING TH~ PIIBLIC
HL'ARING ON IMPROVEM]:NT N0. 84-10
The f.oregoing resoluti.on was duly seconded by Mr. Forsber.g.
Ayes (5) Nardi.ni~ L'orsberg, Aanson, Scala.e, Fahey.
Nayes (0).
Resolution declared adopted.
This resolution appear.s in Resoluti.on I~ook No. 11, Page 223.
Mrs. Nardini introduced the followi.ng resolution and moved its adoption:
RP.SOLUTION N0. 84-5-20£3 - TA33LING ACTION OP]
IMPROVF.MPNT N0. 84-10, T}IL IMPROVEMENT OP DESOTO
STRELT FROM ALLEN TO C~NTERVILLE ROAD, UNTIL THF
JUNE 27, 1984 COiJNCIL MEETING AND INSTRiJCTING TIIE
CITY ENGINEER TO REASSESS TtIE DCV~LOPMFNT OP DESOTO
PROP4 ALLIiN TIIROUGH LOT 19 WIT}t A PRIC6 PL,R PRONT
POOT POR A 6-TON ROAD
The foregoin~ re.solution was duly seconded Uy Mr. Hanson.
Ayes (5) Nardini, hanson, Pahey, Porsberg, Scalze.
Nayes (0).
Resolution decl.ared adopted.
This resolution appears in Resolution Boolc No. 11, Page 22~N.
Mr. Pahey aslced Mr.. ICel.ly if he would Ue wi.llting to discuss the sale
or dedicati.on of a str.ip of his industrial property for park purposes.
Mr. Ke11y stated that he would be willi.ng to do so.
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Pates Mr. Dennis Peck appeared bef:ore the Council requesti.ng final plat
Addition app roval f.or the Pates Addi.tion. PSr. Peck reported that Chey would
Pina1 dee d over Lot 7 to the City as Cheir paric charge. Mr. Peclc aslced
Approval if the City would then maintain this property.
Agenda Mr. Peck reported Chat they wi11 be constructi.ng drai.nage swai.ls
Item No. 6 in the area and on Lot 7. Mr. Peclc expressed concern that when
the Lot i.s deeded over to the Ci.ty that they be allocaed to construct
the stivail through it.
P1r. Gl.anzer reported that the Ci.ty would have no problem maintaining
I,ot 7.
The City Clerlc stated that the Ci_ty could give Mr. Peck an easement
on Lot 7 in or.der to construct Che swaiL Mrs. Nardi.ni su~;gested
that the swail be constructed and then the l.ot deeded over to the
City.
Mr. Pecic stated that construction woulcl start in tcao or three weeks
along with construction of the so~ail.
Tkie ~ngineer stated that the swail could be constructed and then
the property platted.
Mr. Forsberg i.ntroduced the Lollowing resoltttion and moved i.ts adoption:
RESOLU'I.'ION N0. 84-5-209 - GRANTING PINAL, APPROVAL
TO TI-IE PA7'ES ADDITION S[JI7JF.CT 'PO APPROVAL BX TI~IE
CITY PNGINEER AND CITX ATTORNIiY
The fore~;ozng resol.uti.on was duly seconded by Mrs. Scalze.
Ayes (5) Porsber.~, Scalze, Hanson, Pahey, Nardin:i.
Nayes (0).
Resol.uti.on declared adopted.
'f.hi.s resoluCion appears i.n Resolution Book No< 11, Page 27_5.
Dletro Council Mr. Chucl< Wiger, the City's representative on the P~Ietropol.i_tan Council~
Chuck bdiger appeared bef.ore the Counci.l to <liscuss any concerns that che City
mighr. have.
Agenda
Item No. 7 S4r. Wiger stated that he met with the Council last year and the major
concern at that ti.me w~s Che lake overfl.oo~ situaCion and assessment to
the suburbs. Mr.. 6diger st_ated that this has been his number one concern
and top priority.
Mr. i•7iger explai.ned that ther.e was a miscaiculati.on oI $2 milli.on
on the purchase of the middle belt l.ine.
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~-letro Council Another i.ssue r.aised by the Council last year was vi.sibiliCy in
(Cont.) general. ancl staying in toucll< hir. W:iger stat~d that he has not had
too many concerns broug,ht to his attention.
One concern, however ~aas th~t Mlplewood evas bei.ng considered f:or
a].and fill or ~arbage dump. This proposal. has been rejected.
Mr. 6diger informed the Council. that the P4et Council has di.scussed
Li.ttle Canada tor a demolition site for Mr. Prattalone. h1r. Frattalone's
permit has expired and the Met Council has heard from his competi.tors on
this. Ilowever, the P4et Council was convi.nced thaC Mr. P'rattalone was
matcing a good Eaith attempt to resolve this siY.uati.on and the commiY.tee
wi11 vote Comorrow on his application. The matter coill then go to the
PCA.
Mrs. Scalze poi.nted out that the PCA has not approved a permit, and
Scaize aslced how Mr. Prattalone can bring in the Northwest I3ank withouC
a permit. ScaLze aslced when stoclcpi.ling is f:illin~.
Mr. Porsberg as(ced coho is the enforcement agency that watches over
this filling operation.
t4r. Fliger replied that the PCA is the reguLaCOry body and they ~oi11
enforce the operation. Mr. Wi.ger stated that he is not aware of any
complaints.
Mr. P'alley aslced if anyone has complai.ned at the City level. 'Phe
City Clerlc replied that the City staff has received one complai.nt.
~4rs. Scalze stated r.hat the Ci.ty approved a permit for Mr. Frattalone
as Long as he receives approval. f.rom the other agencies i.nvo7.ved.
Mr. Wtiger stated that the matter coi11 go to the PCA in a weel< or t:wo.
W~iger stated tkiat it was the Met Council's i.mpression that Li.ttle
Can~da has been supportive of the operation.
Mrs. Scalze commented Chat when the permit ~oas requested, ttie City was
not a~var.e that the Plorthwest I3ank was being brought in. Nardini
pointed ouC that the City's permit does not specify quantiti.es.
Mrs. Scalze felt that Mr. Frattalone should have i.nformed the Ci.ty
what he was bringing in.
Mrs. Nardini. commente<t that i.n the future the City wti11 be asking £or
topos and quantities.
Mr. Glanzer commented Chat the stoctcpiles have probably settled about
20 Eeet.
Mr. For.sUerg stated tlzat he approves these permits on the k>asis that
the other a~enci.es involved cai11 do their job.
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P4etro Coi.mci.l. Mrs. Nardini. commented that there has been concern expressect that
(Cont.) no one knows what type of waste :is bei.ng brought i.n and the ef.fect
it may have in the future. T4r. Wiger repli.ed that. there are competitors
of Mr. Prattalone's who would take the waste. Mr. Wiger commented
that the Metro Counci_1 assumed that the City had cri.teria for
approvi.ng the permit.
Mr. I'orsberg stated that he and Mr. Hanson wal.ked the are.a and the
resi.dents of. the trai.ler court have complaints about the Li.lling.
Forsberg stat:ed that these residents have been informed at the C:i.ty
level that they are i.n a non-conf.ormi.n~; use and, therefore, have no
r.ight to complain.
Mr. Fahey poi.nted out that there has only been one complaint at Che
City Center..
'~r. Porsberg stated that he does not oppose the Eilli.n~;, but would
like the project done right.
Mr. Pahey stated that the Council probabl.y did not aslc tlie questions
i.t should have renardi.ng the project.
Mr. lianson felt that perhaps the PCA shoul.d be i.ssuing the permi.ts
first.
Mr. Pahey Le1T. thaC the PCA could be noCi.f.ied not to malce any excepCi.ons
i.n thei.r regulati.ons when consi.dering Chi.s permit.
Mr. Porsberg asked if the Fngineer checlcs on the ti.ll.:i.ng operaT.i.on.
Mr. Carley r.eplied that they checlc i.t every coupl.e of days. Carley
stated that when Mr. Prattalone took the permit Y,here was never
any menti.on of t1.ie Northwest I~ank.
Mr. Pahey agai.n commented that the PCA should be inf.ormed not to appl.y
thei.r. re~;uJ.ations in a lax manner. ~1r. Porsberg agreed.
n1r. T'orsberg commented that perhaps there sliould be a time l.i.mit put
on the fil.ling duri.ng the evening hours for the benefit of the trailer
court.
T4r. Sdiger stated thaC he preferred that the Met Council ac.tect :i.n favor
of the permit tomorroio~ but thatthe PCA be informed about the City's
concerns.
T~[rs. Scalze i.nformed Mr. Gliger that she has a neip,hbor who is l.ocated
in I,i.ttle Canada who i.s concerned about fi.lling in Maplewood on adjacent
pr.operty. Mrs. Scatze has refer.red thi.s person to Mr.. FJi.ger. P4r, 6diger
stated t:hat he wi7.1. spealc to the Maplewood City yanager about this.
Mr, idi.p,er also informed the Counci.l that i.t should be getCing reimbursement
of its $4,200 for an environmental study that was done fairly soon,
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T4eCro Counci.l idig,er ~lso repor[ed that the Metro Council. is lootci.ng into recycli.ng
(Cont.) and recovery programs. Also, the Metropoli.tan Community Guide is
being redone and the City will be i.nformed cohen this is completed.
Mr. 6Jiger asked the Cotmcil ho~~~ the Met Council could better serve
the CiCy.
Pi.nal.ly~ Mr. Wi.ger reported ti~at the Legi.slature passed necv legi.sl.ation
regardi.ng the transit system and the Met Council is l.ootci.ng for a
person to si.t on the 7Yansit ]3oard.
Wiger then informed the Counci.l that hi.s staff can assi.st t:he City
wi.th regar.d to LAWCON grants.
Mrs. Nardi.ni requested that the overfl.ow matter be pressec. Mr. Wiger
replied that this is a top priority,
Judy Pletcher, area representati.ve £or tkie Metro idaste Control Commission,
1PPeared bef.ore the Counci.l. Ms. Pletcher reported that the Commission
is loolcin~ at ways to keep costs clown.
The Commi.ssion has addressed the I3olin Report and has concur.red with
its Fi.ndings excepC for the legislat.ive matters. They are noing
forcaard with a management study and looking at the whole operat:ion
to provide the best service at the least cost.
Ms. I'letcher poi.nCed ouC that just ~i.n legal fees the Commission has
saved, by hiri.ng an i.nternal attorney, ~140,000 since September.
Pl.etcher assured the Counci.l. that the Commissi.on ~aould do its best
to l~oLd costs.
Mrs. Nardini aske<t the status of. the Met:ro Sewer interceptor Li.ne
to go through Little Canada. Pletcher felt that this must still be
in the planni.ng sta~;es as i.t has not gone through the. Commi.ssion.
The Png,ineer commented thaC g,rants are being appli.ed Lor for this
linee
Mr. F[anson thanlced ~1r. Wiger and Ms, T'let~her for. the information and
theis interest i.n the Ci.ty.
Little Canada Mr.. Earl Van Ilerlcom of the Minnesota Department of. Transportation was
Road I3ri.dge present to di.scuss with rhe Counci.l the bridge p roject: on L:ittle
Over 35B Canada Road over 35E.
Agenda Mr.s. Scalze aslced why the City is being asl<ed to par.tici.pate i
n the
Item No. F3 project to Y.he tune o[ $75,000 tahen the C-iCy has .
not even asl<ed for
this improvement.
Mr. Van f3erkom stated tkiat the cost to the Ci.ty could be $52~000.
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l3ri.ct~e Mrs. Scalze again asl<ed why Little Canada shonld have Co pay this
Idi.dening cost.
(Cont.)
Mr. Van t3erlcom explained that the Pederal p,overnment wi1.l. piclc up
90% of the cost of the brid~e wi.deni.n~;. The cost oE the worlc on
Country Drive would be shared 50-50 between the City and Che County
as cvell as Che cost of: the worlc on Center.v:il.le Road. It is possible
that the worl< on Country Dri.ve coulcl fa11 uncler the 90-].0 poli.cy
wi.th the Federal Government, but Van f3erkom was not sure of this
yet.
Van I~erlcom explai.ned that the majority of the cost to the City would
come f.rom traff.ic signal.s proposed for Country Drive and Centerville
Road. The Ci.ty's share of this coould be aUout $50,000 and the remaini.ng
$7,000 would be the City's share i.n the rest of the pr.oject.
The traffi.c si.gnals would be spl.it 50-50 between the County and the
City.
t4r. Van f3erlcom statecl that: he thou~ht tktat the traffi.c signals would
be needed to malce the project wor.lc.
~rs.Scalze aske<t iL the signal on CounY.ry Drive could be paid f.or
£rom State Aid funds. The Engineer replied that this may be possiUle.
Mr. Van 13erlcom explained to the Counci.l. the changes proposed far
Country Dr~ive and CentervilLe Road.
Mrs. Scal.ze pointed out that the Ci.ty never aslced for the freeway to
be built and she had a problem with the City's havi.ng to particS.paCe
in the cost of this project. Scalze pointed out that if the bridge
was put i.n tociay, a 4-lane bri.d~;e wouid aut.omatically be put in.
Mr. Van I3erkom repli.ed that at the time the bridp,e was built~ i.t was
adequate.
P1r. Pahey asl<ed if other citi.es parti.cipate i.n T.hese lcinds of
improvements. Mr. Van J3erkorn repLi.ed that they do. Van I3er.lcom
also potinted out that the Ci.ty has plan approval.
Mr. rahey f.elt that the project woul.d Uenefi.t the City.
Mr,. Scalze di.d noC feel. it was fai.r. that the Ci.ty had to pay some of
Che costs.
Mr. Van Tlerlcom poi.nted out that the Federal ~overnment will pay 90%
of the cost ancl that: mosC of the benef.i.t will. be to the people usi.ng
the freeway.
Mrs. Nard:ini pointed out that i.f: the people of Vactnai.s Hei.ghts were
not using this bri.d~;e~ t~vo lanes would be adequate for. the Ci.ty.
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Ilri.dge P4rs. Scalze stated that it i.s hard for a City of onl.y 4 square mi.les
rdideninp, to come up wi.th thi.s lcind of money.
(Cont.)
T4rs. Nardini. aslced i.f there have been tra f.f:ic studies done for the
t:raff.ic comi n~; from Vadnais I~eights. Nlr. Van 13erlcorn replied that
the studi.es indicate that there are about 3,20 0 cars using Centervi.lle
Road either di.recti.on and it is projected that this f.igure wi ll. go
up by 25%.
Mr. Porsber.g asked about an exchange at: Edgerton and the freeway.
F'orsberg fel; that this would rel.i.eve the si.tuation. N[r. Pahey
repliect that the City has been informed that thi.s would be too
cl.ose to where the Ereeways meet.
Mr. Van I3erkom state<t that he fel.t that the 4-lane bridge would be
needed no matCer what happens. Van i3erkorn felt that this was the
Uest plan for the area with the Least amounC of. i.mpact on anyone,
Van 13er1<om sCated that the pLan may worlc wi.th only two si.gnals, but
would worlc better wi.th four< The County cai.l.l participate i.n the cost
oE the si.gnals, but local parti.cipation i.s neede<i as WC'll.
T4r. Eahey asked if a bond would be Iloated for t:his. Mr. Chl.ebeck
replied that he wil.l checlc this out,
hirs. Nardi.ni aslced i.f Vaclnai.s !{ei~;hts could be Urough[ in eo parti.ci.pate
in the cost. Mr. Van 13erkom did not thi.nk so and pointed out that the
County is involved.
Art Ryan asked why the left side of the bridge was not just wi.dened.
A4r. Van Aer.lcom poi.nted out that the bridge needs a new declc and f.or
not much more money a new bridge could be bui.lt.
i4rs. Scalze aslced why the prof.ile of the bridge was being raised.
Mr. Van 13erkom explained that the depth of tlte new bri.dge is diLferenC
and the bri.dge has to be raised in order to get the proper cleaia nce.
Mr. Van I3erlcom stated that he would like to lrnoca if the CiCy had any
objection to the desi~;n of the bri.dge.
Mr. GLanzer poi.nted ouC that the City has State Aid Punds desi~;nated
for. the por.ti.on of Country Drive that is involved in this project.
:4rs. Nardini felt that the possibili.ty of bri.ng~.ng Vadnais Ilei~hts in on
the pr.oject should be lootced at. Mr. Glanzer. suggested that Vadnai.s
I[eights coutd push the County to pi.clc up a bigger percentage of the
cost,
Mrs. Nardi.ni felt a letter shoulci Ue se.nt to Commissioner Orth on this
matter.
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Bridge Mr. Van };ericom explained Chat t:he project wi.ll run over two years time.
Glideni.ng Van f3erlcom stated that tkie bridge wi.ll. have two lanes op en at all t:i.mes.
(Cont.)
Mrs. Scal.ze aslced i[ the bridge wi ll handle the traffic i.n the year
2000. htr. Van I3ericom repl.ied that it wi.ll.. Van i3erlcom stlted Chat
he <loubted that anyone would want more bridge than Chi.s.
Mr. Van I3ertcom also expl.ained that the bridge will have a two-lane
on-ramp.
h1r. Van Ilerkom state<t that rhe project does require local funds and
pointed out that the Pederal Government is very ~;enerous in thi.s.
Mrse Nardini i.ntroduced the Lollowing resolution and moved i.ts adopti.on:
RESOt..UTION N0. 84-5-210 - INSTRUC'CING TIIG CITX
CLI~i2K TO SEND A LPTTER TO ROIiI:RT ORTIt REGARDIArG
POSSIISLS ADDI'LIONAL COUNTY AND VAUNAIS HTIGFITS
COST PARTICIPATION IN THG WIDENING PROJ~CT OP
THF, LITTLG CANADA ROAD I3RIDGF OVE.R 35li
The foregoing resolutzon ~aas duly seconded by Mr. Porsberg.
Ayes (5) Nardini, Forsberg, Tahey, flanson, Scalze,
Nayes (0).
Resolution declared adopted.
This resolution appears in Resoluti.on f~oolc No. I1, Page 226.
Art Ryan Mr. Art Ryan presented building plans for Council r.evieco.
]~uildin~;
Review Mrs. Scal.ze expressed concern to Mr, Ryan about the outdoor storap,e in
l~is industrial parlc.
A~enda
Item No. 9 Mr. Ryan pointed out that up until now the City clid not enforce the
Code on this. Mr. Ryan stated that after a building i.s sold in
his par.lt~ he does not have control. ilr. Ry1n poinCed out thaC kie
talces care of. the C~vo bui.ldi.ngs that he owns. Mr. Ryan stated that
he has taltced to the building o~oners, but he cannot demand anythi.ng
of them.
A1r. P1hey commented Chat the Ci.ty cannot aslc Mr. Ryan to enforce the
City's code. ~3rs. Nardini commented that the CiCy wi ll. begin enLorcing
this code.
Mr. Ryan explai.ned that the buildi.ng he is proposing is f.or the transf:er
of materia].s fr.om semis to panel trucksand some cabinet repai.r.
Mr. Forsberg commented that the buildin~; woul.d not be required to be
sprinklerecL Mr. Ryan replied that this is correct.
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ArC Ryan Mrs. Scal.z.e aslced the purpose oL the fence at the building and i.f thi.s
Iluilding was intencled f.or outdoor storap,e, Mr. Ryan replied that the purpose
(Cont.) oE the fence was to prevent cars from parl<in~; on the boulevard.
Hr. P'orsberg commented that this area is an industrial park and
everythi.ng cannot be kept i.nside.
Mr. Ryan stated that there is no outdoor storage planned for this
area. Nfr. Pahey inform~d Mr.. Ryan a cond:i.ti.onal use permit ivi11 be
needed for outdoor storage.
Mrs. Nardini commented that the 3uildi.n~; Inspector wi.11 Uep:in
enforcing thi.s.
Raymond ~Irs. ScaLze aslced Ms. Raymond how mzmy dogs she planned to have. Ms.
iCennel Raymond, who is apnlying f.or a kennel license, repli.ed that she planned
Li.cense to have three dogs.
Agenda Mrs. Scalze aslced how Ms. Raymond would hand].e the refuse. Raymond
ICem N0. 10 re~li.ed that refuse would be piclced up. Raymond i.nf.ormed the Council
Chat the dogs she would have would only be 13 to 1.6 inches ta17. and
caould be confined to her property.
Mr. f~lanson commented on the patio recenY.ly buil.t by Mse Raymond.
Raymond stated that the dofls would be a7.l.owed in the patio with her,
Raymond fur.ther stated that her do~s are house dogs and that the City
requi.res a kennel license f.or three or more dogs.
t~lr. Fahey asked Raymond if she would be raising and trai.ni.n~ do~s.
Raymond repli.ed that her dop,s would Ue trai.ned and she cvould show them.
Mrs. Scalze was concerned because the Council does not have a copy of
the Code. Scalze felt that the matter should be tabled unti.l the
Counci_1 could review the code.
The adjacenC property owner expressed concern that the lcennel would
be located i.n the Lront yard of: th~ property and would be 65 feet
away fr.om his ~oe11. This gentleman stated that it wouLd be f.i.ne
with him i£ the license were approved as long as Pts. Raymond toolc
respons:i.bi.Li.ty for hi.s orell. The neighbor suggested that the Council.
t:alce a loolc at the pro~osed }cennel and he fel.t i.t was out of l.ine
wi.th the nei~hUorhood.
Nardi.ni. aslced the neighbor i.f he 11ad any complaints about noise or
barki.n~;. The nei.ghbor repli.ed that he da.d not,
t~fr. Fahey stated that he was not willing to deny the li.cense unle>s
Mrs. Raymond was running an operation with a lot of. dogs. L'ahey did
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ICenne 1
I,i.cense
(Cont.)
not feel the nei.ghbor's well. would be effected.
Mr. Porsber~; pointed out that sanitary conclitions outl.ined in the
ordinance must be complied wi.th f:or a kennel. ].i.cense.
Mrs. Scal.ze introcluced the f.ollowi.n~; r.esoluti.on and moved its adoption:
RL'SOLUTION N0. 84-5-217. - 'Tfi(3LING ACTION
ON THE RAYMOND KFNPIEL LICI'sNSE UNTIL COUNCIL
CAN REVIPW THE CODE
The f.orego:i.ng resolution was duly seconded by Mrs. Nar.di.ni..
Ayes (4) Scalz,e, Nardini, }lanson, Porsberg.
Nayes (1) Pahey.
Resolution declared adopT.ed.
Thi.s resoluti.on appears in Resolution I~oolc No. 11, Page 227.
Mrs. Scalze requested that Council be given a copy of the Co<le. The
City Clerk repl.iec( that he woulci put this on the age.nda f.or the
M~y 23rd meeti.ng.
I.,i.ttLe Canada The City Clertc commented that Mr. Krejci. of. the I,itCte Canada Day
Day Care Care feels that the Ci.ty appr.oved his building addi.tion, and the City
recor.ds show that the matter was t:abl.ed.
Agenda
Item No. L1 Mr. flanson pointed out that the Bui].din; Inspector wi.l.l not accept
the letter f.rom che State unless i.t i.s on State Stationery.
The City Attorney repli.ed that the agreement has not been approved
by the School Distri.ct. The problem lies in who ~oilt pay the legal
f.ees of. the School Distr.ic
Mrs. Scalze aslced iE the Park Charge has been paid. The Clerlc bel:ieved
that it has.
Mrs. Nardi.ni poi.nted out that nothi.ng has been doT~ ~at~oa t the handicapped
exit and also pointed out that the 13rinlcman li.quor%7-`I~ce~se is comi.ng
up for renewal. consideration.
The Cl.erlc commenCed that this, too, i.s awaiting xi}~proval. of the
School Di.st.ri.ct.
t~lrs. Scal.ze commented that the Rri.nlcman's should be informed that their
liquor li.cense is coming up for renewal and the exit matter. should be
resol.ved by that time.
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Nardini
Rezoni.ng
Agenda
Items No.
12 and 7.3
The City Attorney presented to Che Council for appr.oval an ordi.nance
rezonin~; Lot 4, 731ock 1, Trowbri.dge Acldi.ti.on from R-2 to I3-3.
Mr. Porsber.g i.ntroduced the followi.ng ordi.nance and moved i.t:s adoption:
0121~INANCE N0. 224 - AMENDIVG TftP ZONING CODF
OP 7'tlF CITY OF LIT'CLL: CANADA 'CO PROVIDE; Ck1ANG1',S
IN 70NING CLASSIPICATION
The fore~o:in~ ordi.nance was duly seconded by ffir.. F(anson.
t\yes (4) Porsberg, Hanson, £ahey, Scalze.
Nayes (0).
Mrs. Narciini_ abstai.ned.
Ordinance decl.ared adopted.
The Attorney presented to the Counci.l for approval an ordinance
rezorii.ng Lot 5, T~loclc 1, 'Crowbrid4;e Addit:ion Erom R-2 to PIJD.
Mr. Porsber.g introc3uced the [ollowing ordinance and moved its actoption:
ORD~INANC~ N0. 225 - AMENDING TH1; 7,ONING CODF
OP THE CITY OP LITTLE CANADA TO I>P.OV7.DE CI-IANGES
IN 70N:[P1G CLASSIPICATION
The fore;oing ordi.nance was duly seconded by Mr. Itanson.
Ayes (4) Porsberg, Hanson, Pahey, Scal2e.
Nayes (0).
Mrs. Nardini abstai.nect.
Ordinance cleclared adopted.
Veilleux The Attorney presented to the Council. for approval an ordinance
Rezoni.n~; rezoning the West 100 feet of the East 200 f.eet oI Lot 10, Bl.oclc 2,
North naric Addition, the Vei].l.eux property, f.rom A-3 to RB.
Agenda
Item No. l~f Mr. Porsber~ introduced the f:ollowi.ng ordi.nance and moved i.CS adopti.on:
ORDINANCT; N0. 226 - AM~NDSNG THE 2,ONING CODE
OP TI~IE CITY OF Li1"LLE CANAI)A TO ]?ROVIDP CHADiG13S
IN .7.ONING CLASSIPICATIOPI
The f.oregoi.ng ordi.nance *aas duly seconded by Mr. ltanson.
Ayes (5) Porsberg, Itanson, Nardini, E~'ahey, Scalze.
Nayes (0).
Ordi.nance declared ~dopted.
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Peterson
Rezoni.n~
Aoenda
Item No.l4
The Ci.ty Attorney presented to the Counci.l. Lor. approval. an ordinance
rezon~i.ng the East 100 £eet of: L,ot 10, Bloclc 2, North ]?ark Additi.on,
the ~Peterson property, from B-3 to RB.
Mr. F'orsberg i_ntroduced the f.ollowi.ng ordinance and moved iCS adopti.on:
ORDINANCG N0. 27_7 - AM2'sNi)ING THTs 7.ONING CODP
OP TI~IP CI'CY OF LITTLE CA~ADA TO PROVIDP L'OR CHANGES
IPI .7.ONING CLASSIPICATION
Ruth &
Demont
ProperCy
Agenda
Item No. 15
Good Nei.ghbor
t{ome s
Agenda
Item No. 15
The forego:i.ng ordi.nance was dul.y seconded by nr. Iianson.
Ayes (5) Porsberg, Ilanson, Scalze, Narda.ni., Pahey.
Nayes (0).
Ordinance declared adopted.
The City Attorney reported that he is sti11 workin~ on the
re-evaluation of the Ruth & Demont property. lte will report back
on thi.s item soon.
The Attorney presented the Council with briefs on r.he Good Nei.ghbor
Ilomes lawsuit for their information.
I3rausen The City P:n~;i.neer reported Chat he has revi.ewed the proposed lot
Property split by r4r. Ralph I3rausen. 'Che Engi.neer state d th aY. he approached
Di.vision the matter from that oL a si.mple lot division. Mr. Carley did not
f.eel that there would be a drai.nage Z>roblem.
Agenda
Item N0. 16 Mr. Carley reported ttiat Mr, f3rausen would like to spl.~it his proper.ty
into three lots. 'Phe property is Torrens, Uut the Coun[y wi.ll accept
a si.mple property ctescri.pti.on.
hir. Carley reported that t:here i.s a huge pond in the baclc of the
property.
[fr. Carl.ey suggesY.ed that the Council consider whether iC ~onnCS to
have a simple lot split anymore. Carley stated that when topos are
requested, then the Ci.ty is platt:inQ.
Mr. Fahey stated that if. the Engi.neer sees no drainage probl.em,
then he sees no r.eason to requise Mr. Brausen to plat the property.
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Brausen Mrs. Nardi.ni repor.ted that s)ie and the I3ui.ldin~ Znspector, Planner,
Property tai.l.l. be meeti.n~; to try to resolve some of these i.ssuese
Di.vision
(Cont.) Mrs. ~ardinicommented that shoul.d developmenC ~i.n the ar.ea be approved
pi.ec e by piece, then it is the last property involved that suf.fers.
i4rs. Scal.ae asked if the Council was go~i.ng to treat commercial.
prop erty the same way as resi.dential. The Cl.erlc staCed that this
was the case.
N[r. T'akiey comment:ed that the City's pol.i.cy has been to approve a
simpLe J.ot spli.t, and should the Ci.ty chtinge its pol:i.cy, i.t should
do i.t af:Cer this request has been processed.
Mr. Pahey stated that at this time he onl.y wanted to approve spli.ti.ng
the proper.ty i_nto tcoo lots,
1r. P'ahey introduced the followin~; resoluCion and moved i.ts adopCion:
RPSOI.U'CION N0. 34-5-212 - APPROVING THE BRAUBEN
TWO-LO'C PROPliR'CY DIVISION AS PRPSF.NTT;U
The foregoi.ng resoLuti.on was duly seconded hy Mr. Torsberg.
Ayes (5) Pahey, Por.sUerg, ltanson, Narctini, Scalze.
Nayes (0).
Resolution decl.ared adopted.
This resol.uti_on appears i.n Resolut:ion F3oolc Uo. 11, Page 2?_8.
Mr. Pahey commented that the ordi.nance should be amended so that i_t is
at the ctiscretion of. the Counci.t whether or not a property has to be
platted.
7'he Gngine~r felt that the Council could clr~~w the line at 4 l.ots
for plaCtin~. Tl~e Engineer pointed out that in ttte case where there
are new sr.reets i.nvolved, then there shoul<i be a p1at.
The Attornry po:Cnted out thaC Chere is a cost i.nvolved when there
are easements dec(iclted as he has to examine the ti.tle of. the properCy.
The Lngineer stated that there might. be a case cahen only one lot is
involved that a pl.at would be needed.
L'ahey fe1.t that the ordinance shoi~ld allow the Cotmcil. to l.oolc at
each case i-ndiviciually.
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ICimmes The Pngineer presenCed T.he City Council with a plat of St. John's
Proposal City in 1Ei56 and a 1954 [tegistered Land Survey. The Engi.neer's
conclusi.on was the the County map showing the City property behind
Agenda the Kimmes property was i.n error.
Item No. 1.7
The Fngineer stated that the Ki.mmes property extends to the Water
rnlorks property~ and into it by a couple of Leet.
lJp~rading The l;ngineer presented the Council wi.th a report for their revi.ew
Of City on the upgradi.ng of City streeT.s.
Streets
Ag,enda
ICem No. 1£3
Emer;ency P4r. ltanson introduced the foLlo~ving resolution anct moved i.ts adoption:
Services
P7.an RESOLUTION N0. 84-5-213 - APPROVING THE
E~t~RGI;NCY SSRVICPS YLAN POR THP: CITY OP
A~;enda LITTLE CANADA
Item No. 20
The foregoing resoluti.on was duly seconded by Mr. Fahey.
Ayes (5) lianson, Fahey, Scalze, Nar.dini, Porsber~.
Nayes (0).
Resoluti.on declared adopt:ed.
Thi.s resoluti.on appears in ResoluT.ion ~look No. 11, Page 229,
Change-Order Mr. Pahey i.ntrocluced the following resolution and moved its adopti.on:
Canabury
Condos 12ESOLUTION N0. 34-5-214 - APPROVING A CI[ANGE-
ORD~R IN AN AMOUNT UP 'CO $3 , 500 P'OR TI[E
Agenda INSTALLATION OP A CATCIi f3ASIN IDl TAE AR1iA OF
Additi.on TIIP CANAI3URY CONDOMIN7UiTS
7'he fore~;oing resoluti.on was duly seconded by Mr. PorsUerg.
Ayes (5) Fahey, P'orsberg, }{anson, Nardi.ni., Scal.ze.
Nayes (0).
Resolution declared actopted.
This resolution appears in ResoLution Boo,c No. 11, Page 230.
1Prattalone i1rs. Nardi_ni requested that the Ci.ty Cl.erk send a letter Co the PCA
Pi_11in~ on the Prattalone fi.lling operation along the 1i.ries previ.ously discussed
in he meeting.
Agenda
Addi.tion
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May 9, 1984
Appeiidix F C4rs. Nardini. reported that the North Subur.ban Chamber of Commerce
lias requested that the City hold a meeting with i.ts busi.ness comrnunity
Agenda regarding Appendix E. tihey also request that the City notify every
Item No. 22 bus:iness i.n the City of this meeting.
^4r. Pahey stated that he was not persuaded that the Ci.ty should
holct this meeting.
P4r, Flanson poi.nCed out that the Hiiildi.n~; Inspector and a State
Representative held a meeti.ng wi.th the business community on May
7 on this topi.c. Ilanson al.so reported that he i.nf.ormed the Chamber
of the meeti.ngs and worlcshops that the Counci.l. has previ.ously held
witk~ the business communi.ty on Appendi.x 1;.
Mr. T'ahey pointed out t11at the City has alsea<ly requi.red some
builders to spr.i.nlcl.er tPiei.r bui.ldi.ngs, cmd the Ci_ty should sticic
by it_s deci.sion.
Mr. 1?orsberg fel.t that Appendi.x P was the best thi.np that: the City
di.d. Porsber.g also poi.nte<I out that a lot of ci.ties have adopted
Cheir own sprinlcler ordinance, and many o£ these ar.e i.llegal.
hir. Fahey pointed out that Ptr. MacNamarai send him a letter that by
sprinlcler.i.ng the Ci.ty Center, the City ioi11 save hal.f of i.ts i.nsurance
COStS.
Mr. Ftanson reported that Vadnais }leigltts will not adopt Appendi.x E
because of i.ts ramiLications on sma11 business. LiCt1e Canada and
~taplewood have adopted it, and Roseville is sti.ll considering ic.
Hanson pointed out that Appen<li.x E coul.d h:inder future devel.opment
in the Ci.ty.
Mr. Pahey pointed out. that the City just appr.oved $10,000,000 in
indusCri.al revenue bonds for Larry Lee.
Mr. Tahey felt that the City should responct to the letter Irom Che
Chamber and say that the City respectLully decli.nes to reconsider
Appendix F:.
Mrs. k aLze pointed out that Lhe Ci_ty helcl many meetings wi.th the
busi.ness commimi.ty, Che t~i.re Department and the Sfate on Appendix ti.
Mrs. Nardini commented that the 3luilding Inspector schedul.ed an April
16 meeti.ng w:i.th the Uusiness communi.ty on Append:ix E and no one showed
up at Che meeting.
Mr. Flanson asked i.f. the business community had the ri~;ht to peti.tion
Lor the reconsiderati.on of Apprndi.x li. 'L'he City Attorney responded
that they did not have this ri.ght and i.t was a Council <leci.sion.
Mr. Porsber.g al.so pointed out that the North Suburban Press i.s Che
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MznuTrs
city Counci.l
Y1ay 9, 1984
Append:ir. E C9.ty's legal newspaper and a11 meet:i.ng notices are publ.i.shed i.n thaC
(Cont. paper.
~tr. Pahey introduced the Eollowi.ng resoluti.on and moved its adoption:
RTSOLU'TION N0. 84-5-7_15 - INSTRUCTZNG 'PFIr MAYOR
'CO SF,ND A LET'I'ER TO 'CtIE NORTFI SUAURBAN CIIAMBFR
OP C0~IMERCE INFORMING TIt~M Tt{AT 'CFdE CITY COUNCSL
OP LIT7'LI; CAT]ADA IN VIEid OP PRPVIOUS MI:nTINGS
WITH TtIE 13USIN~SS COM~tUNI7'Y, R~SPF.CfPIJLLY DECLIP11iS TO SC}IFDULIi
AD]Y PUR7'ItliR MEETINGS ON APPENDIX F
The f.ore~;oing resolirtion was duly seconded by ;~fr.s. Scalze.
Ayes (5) I'ahey, Scal.ze, Hanson, Nardini, Forsberg.
Nayes (0).
ResoLution decJ.ared aclopted.
T}t:is resolution appears i.n Resoluti.on ]3ootc No. 11, Page 231.
llosoi.taliz.ation
A1rs. Nardin:i aslced the Cl.erk i.f: he lias checlced i.nto hospitali.zati.ort
Agenda costs. 7'he CLerlc repl~i.ed that he w~i.ll have this information at the
AddiCi.on next Council meeCi.n~;.
Ilracly's I,iquor i1rs. Scalze reported that there have been complai.nts that T3rady's
L,icense has not been provi.di.ng security in thei.r parlcing lot. 'Chis was
a stzpulati_on on the ].iquor license. Mrs. Scalze felt that f~rady's
Agenda should i~e noti.f.ied that thi.s wi11 be requi.red as a condition of
Adclition issuance. oL their license i.n July.
P]r.s, Scalze i.ntroduced the followinf; resolution and moved iCS adoption:
RESOLU7'ION N0. 84-5-216 - INSTRUCTING TI[li CITY
CI,ERIC TO NOTIFY IiRADY'S TAAT AS A CONDITION OP
ISSUANC~ Or TI~IEIR LIQUOR LICENSE, THAT TIIEY GIIS.L
I3E REQUIRCD TO PF20VLDr A SSCURI'CY GUARD IN
ACCORDANC& FIITH Tl~l}?. R]'sQUIRPMI:D]T Tc1POS~D ON
LAST YEAR' S LIQiJ0I2 LICBNSC
The .f.oregoi.ng resol.uti.on was duly seconded by Ntr. Pahey.
Ayes (4) Scal.ze, F~ahey, Forsberg, Nardi.ni.
Nayes (0). P4r. ll~nson was not present.
Resoluti.on decl.ared adopted.
This resoluti.on appears i.n Kesoluti.on T3ook No. 11~ Ptif;e 232.
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MTNU'CFS
City Coimci.l
May 9, 19E34
Awardin; The CiCy recei.ved the foll.owin~; bi.cls for sealcoaCing durin~ 19f34:
Seal.
Coating, ALli.ect i~l.acktop Co. .52 per sqe yd.
T~ids ISitumi.noiis Roadcrays, inc. .456 per. sq. yd.
T. A. Schifslcy & Son .54; per sq. yd.
~p,enda
Item No. 23 Mr. I~orsberg, int:roduced the following resol.uCion and move<I i. ts adoption:
RESOLU'CION N0. f34-5-?_17 - AWARDING THI
S~ALCOATING P~ID 01~ t~ITIIMI NOIJS ROADWAYS
IN 'CHF. AP40tJN'C OP .456 PER SOIJARP YA}2I)
The foregoi.ng resolution was dul.y seconded by TArs. Scal.ze.
Ayes (4) Torsber.g, Scalze, Nardi_ni, Fahey.
Nayes (0).
CQr. Hanson was not present.
Resoluti.on decl.ared adopted.
7'his reso].uti.on appear.s in Resoluti.on i3oolc No. l.l, Pave 233.
Summer "Ir. Forsberg report:ed that the City has recei_ved 11 applicat:i.ons for
Flel.p summer help to fill 4 posi.tions.
Agenda Mr. GL<mzer commenCed that one applicant had previous grass cutti.ng
Addi.tion experience. Glanzer commented thaC he eaould litce to hire.two ol.der
ki.r.is and trao younger ones. T~asi.cally, who ~;ets the posi.ti.ons caill.
be determined by pul.li.ng names from a hat.
ASarlci.ng Mr. Glanzer requested that the County be aslced tio mack the fol.low~.i.ng
StreeCS & stree.ts and crosswalks: ?doodlyn Avenue, Spr.uce Street, Piinnesot~i
Crosswal.lcs Avenue, So. O~aasso 131vd., LaE3ore Road, Payne Avenue, Country Dri.ve,
Lalceshor.e Avenue, Ol.d County Road C, Jackson Street, anc.i the crosswalks
Agenda at E7.:i. P.oad and Lallore Road.
Addi.tion
Mr. Forsber~; introduced the f.ollowin~ r.esol.uti.on and moved i.ts adopti.on:
RlSOT.,i7'l'TON N0. 8~s-5-21£3 - RFQUESTING T.H~
COi1NTX TO MARIC STREETS 9ND CROSSS~IAL,IZS ID]
ACCORDANCE WITI~I T}[F. RTQUF.ST OP TFIP ??tJS'LIC
WORKS St7P1!.RI~ITENDliNT
'I'he foregoi_ng resol.uti.on was dul.y seconded Uy ~[rse Plardin~i..
Ayes (5) Scalze, Forsberp.,, Narda.ni, Fahey, Itanson.
Nayes (0).
Resolution decl.ared adopted.
Thi.s resolution appears i.n Resolution }~oolc No. I.l, }?age 234.
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M7:NUTPS
City Counci.l.
May 9, 19£34
Frosion C4r. Glanzer reported Chat the County has 1.ndi.cated that the erosi.on
Problem problem at 71.5 Kel.ler. Parkway i.s 27.% the responsi.bili.ty of. the Couney
Kel.l.er and the rest i.s the homeo~aner's problem.
Parlcway
Mr. L'or,ber~ stated that the Utili.ty DepartmenC wi.11 find out more
Agenda about this and wi.ll report back at the nexC meeting.
Item No. 24
Mi.ll Road The CLty Clerk r.eported that there ar.e some def.erred assessments
Parlc on the Mi.11 Koad Par}c property. There are al.so deterred assessments
Assessmen[ on the M.osted property.
Agenda Mrs. Scalre expressed concern that chese assessments should have
Item No. 26 been brou~;hti to the Cotmci.l.'s attenti.on at tlle ti.me the Ci.ty was
negoti.ati.ng for thi.s property.
Mr. Tahey suggested that the matter be Cal>led until the Clerlc can
determine the exact: assessments and whi.ch pronerti.es they retate [o.
@fr. Fahey introduced the fol].owi.n~; resolution and movect i.ts adopti.on:
RSSOLUTTON N0. 8~r-5-21.9 -'CA}3L:ING ACTZON ODi
THE MSLL ROAD PARIC DPP~RBED ASSESS24ENT Pi?t~1DTNG
A 1'UR'CHPR REPOR.T PROM T}[E CITY CLTRK
7'he f:oregoi.n~; resol.uCi.on was dul.y seconded by Mrs. Diardi.ni..
Ayes (5) 1?ahey, ~ar.di.ni, Scalze, Porsber.g, Flanson.
Nayes (0).
Resol.uti.on declared adoPted.
7'his resolut:ion appears in Resolution i3ook No. 11, Page 235e
Recreati.on Mrs. Scal.ze repor.ted that ].71 girls have signed up f.or softball, whi.ch
13eport will. make up 12 teams. There are 7 T-ballteams Lor gir.ls and boys ancl
8 boys basebaJ.l teams. Al.so, 7_0 ch i.l.dren have si.gned up for tennis
Agenda ].essons. The Recreation Department is Looking for someone to teach
Item No. 7_7 tenn~is thi.s year,
Sprinlcleri.ng The City has recei.ved an esti_mate from Inclustrial Spri.nlclers for
Ci.ty spri.nkl.i.ng the City Center. Esti.mated cost i.s `$9,400 not i.ncl.u<li.ng
Property electri.cal., painti.ng and bring,in; the coater ].ine to the City Centc~~r.
Ag,enda Mr. Fahey introduced the f.ol.lo~aing resoLuti.on and move<t its adoption:
Item No, ?_8
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Ci.ty Cow,c; l
May 9, 1984
Sprinl,cl.erin~ 131iS0I,117'ION N0. 84-5-220 - APPROVING A CHANGI's-OBDER 'CO
(Cont.) T}IE CITY'S SdATPR PROJI:CTS TO IIRING A Wt1TFRLI~E 7'0
T.H~ T'I7,2Is I~IALL ANll CITY CT;NT93R IDl PREPARA7'ION
POR SYRINIZLE;R]:PIG
The foregoi.ng resoluti.on was duly seconcied by Mrs. Scalze.
Ayes (5) Pahey, Scalze, ilanson, Nardi.ni, Porsberr;.
Dlayes (0).
Resolution declared adopted.
This resolution appears i.n Resolution Bootc No. 11, Page 236.
The Pngineer reported that Che ioaterl.i.nes wi11 be brounhC in in
June or July of this yeac.
County Road C Mr. Por.sber~ reported t:hat Cotmty Roact C shoulct Ue posted no peirki.ng
A;enda by the end of the weelc.
Addition
Sprinklerin,~ Mr. I'ahey suggested th~t perhaps the Ci.ty shoul.d take i.ntormal.
quotati.ons [or the spri.nklering of the Pire Hall and C~ity Center.
(Cont.)
Mr. rahey aslced who would write the specifi.cati.ons for this. Mr.
Gl.anzer thought that the T3ui.ldi.ng InspecCOr would be able Co do
this.
29r.s. Nardin:i introduced the followi_ng r.esol.uti.on and moved its adoptiona
RESOLlJTION N0. 84-5-2?.I. - ADVPRTISTNG POR
I~IDS POR SPRINKLf'sRING OP THE CITY CPPIT~R
The Eoregoi.ng resoluti.on was duly secondect by Pir, llanson.
~yes (5) D7arclini, Hanson, Pahey, Porsberg„ Scalze.
Nayes (0).
Resolution declared adopted.
'Chi_s resolution appears in Resol.ution f3ook No. 1.1, 7'age ?37.
AbsenCee 'Che Ci.ty Clerlc requested that the Ci.ty be authori.zed to han<tle its own
Voting absentee voti.n,n,. Currently, the County does thi.s for the Ci.ty and ~i.n
the past the Ci.ty has had trouble in recei.ving Chese ballots.
Agenda
Item No. 30 44r. I'ahey i.nT.roduced the f:oll.owin~; resol.ut:i.on and moved i.ts adopti.on:
R~SOt.,U'CIOao N0. 8~~-5-22.7_ - APP1.20VING ATiSIsNTFP
I3ALLOTING FOR TH1; CITY OF LITTI.E CANADA
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MINUTFS
C~ity Council.
~1ay 9, 1984
Absentee The f:oregoi.nf; resoluti.on was duly seconded by Mr. Porsber~;.
Voti.ng (Cont.) Ayes (5) Pahey, Porsberg, tlanson, Scalze, Nardini.<
r7~y~5(o).
Resoluti.on declared adopted.
This resoluti.on appear.s i.n Resol.ution Boolc No. 11, Pa~e 23£3.
Business T4r. Pahey reported that he and the City Clerlc wi1.1 be putt:i.nf; a
Li.censing proposal. together on the issue of busi.ness l.i.censi.ng.
Agenda
Item No. 37.
Apnrovi.ng Mrs. Scal.ze i.nT.roduced the fol.l.owi.np, resoluti.on and moved its adoption:
Vouchers
RESOi,U'I'ION ~0. f34-5-223 - ,9PPROVING THP
Ag,enda VOitCHFRS
Item No. 32
'1'he foregoing resol.ution o~as dul.y seconded by D1r. Ilanson.
Ayes (5) Scalze, llanson, Forsbrrp.,, Pahey, Nardini..
r]ayes (0).
Resolution dec].ared adopted.
T'h:is resolution appears in Resol.uti.on T~ook No. 1.1., Page 239.
13usi.ness Mrs. Nardini reporCed Chat Vadnai, lieights chart;es y35 Lor a Uusiness
Li.censi.n~ license and this covers two inspections by ttie Pire ~tarshall.
(Cont.)
Mr.s. Scalze point:ed out thaY. some of the Ci.Cy's £ees have not been
changed in qui.te some ti.me and may not cover the Ci.ty's i.nspecti.on
costSe
Mr.. Porsberg commented that he was i.n favor o[ a busi.ness reg~i.stration,
but not l.i.censinp,. Forsberg stated that he just wanted somethi.ng on
record for each business stati.ng o~haC is in the bus:i.ness bu:ildi.ng.
The Ci.ty CLerk requested that the busi.nesses be licensed so that i.f
there i.s a problem at the business, tl~ li_cense can be revolced.
t4r.. Ilanson po:inted otat that some of the Ci.ty's busi.nesses are already
licensed. ~rs. Nardini_ felt chat the busi.nesses shouid be licensed
rather Chan cal.l.i.ng the procedure a r.egi.stration.
Mr. Hanson felt that business should have a check-List of quest:ions
to answer, such as i_f. there are hazardous materials on the premises.
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Ci.ty Counci.l
May 9, 1.9£34
Adjourn Mr. Pahey introduced the followi.ng resoluC:ion and moved its adoption:
Agenda 12~SOLlJTION N0. 84-5-22~~ - ADJOiJRNING
Item No. 33
The foregoin~ resolut:ton caas duly seconded by Mrs. Nardini..
Ayes (5) Fahey, Nardi.ni, Hanson, Scalze, Porsberg.
Nayes (0).
ResoLuti.on declared adopted.
7'hi.s resoluti.on appears in ResoLution 13oolc N0. 11, Pa~e 239.
There being no further business, the meeti.ng cvas acljour.ned at 11:48 P.M.
Respectf.ulLy submi.tted,
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Kathleen Glanzer'~
Recordi.n~ Secretary
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