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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 14, 1991 Council Member Kuether had questions as to tax impact and finances. Mr. Schumacher stated that these questions are what will be answered by the Consolidation Committee. A motion was made by Council Member Bohjanen and seconded by Council Member Kuether to table this item until our work session on the 24th of October. 1988 BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT WITH APPENDIX E Chief Bennett introduced the 1988 building code with appendix E to the council. The most important change this would make to our existing policies would be mandatory sprinkler systems in commercial or apartment buildings over a certain number of square feet. Chief Bennett stated that it is a fairly complicated document. Council Member Kuether questioned if this would affect existing buildings. Chief Bennett responded that only if square feet are added in a remodeling situation, or changing the use of the building. Mayor Bisel raised the question of how this new code would affect outdoor burning. Chief Bennett explained that this would affect burning permits, but primarily due to the fact that MPCA now states when we can or can not issue permits. Mr. Bohjanen felt that common sense should be used when burning outside, rather than having a complex set of guidelines. Mr. Schumacher asked if Circle Pines or Centerville had adopted these standards. Mr. Bennett said yes. 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING, RENAMING 74TH STREET Mr. Miller began the presentation by stating that this ordinance would rename 74th Street from 4th Avenue to John Avenue. As this will be an industrial area, some property owners suggested we get a name that would better represent the area. Mr. Miller felt that Apollo suggested a hi- tech \team work idea. There already is an Apollo Street NE in Columbus Township, but with different cities, location numbers, and emergency service organizations, he felt this would not be a problem. Council Member Kuether stated that she did not like the sound of the name. Mayor Bisel opened the public hearing at 7:28 P.M. Mr. Bert Kramer of 108 74th Street stated that while he did not object to the changing of the name. He felt rather the whole street should be changed rather than just a portion. Ms. Candy St. Clair of 129 74th Street felt the name sounded pretentious, and would rather have a street name that reflected the area. Mr. Mary Peterson, owner of Emtech located on 74th Street has requested the name change. While he respected the concerns of his neighbors, he felt that his business would benefit by a street name change. Council Member Bohjanen moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Kuether. PAGE 3 132