11-03-81 CCM - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

CITY COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 3, 1981 ATTORNEY'S REPORT: C. Unbuildable lots - 1. Ringwelski - 2. Opland - Whittaker reviewed the Ringwelski and Opland request to declare vacant parcels, that are contiguous to their Homestead parcel, unbuildable for tax purposes. Whittaker recommended that, if the Council is receptive to this action, that land in excess of 1 1/2 acres, per Sec. 301.090B, be declared unbuildable. --Eder - just because a larger parcel is bought, more than the minimum 1 1/2 A, this does not mean anything over 1 1/2A should be declared unbuildable. --Whittaker - by only permitting pre-existing parcels to qualify for tax abatement would avoid eligibility for all parcels larger than 1 1/2 A. --Fraser - fails to see any justification for being relieved of taxes in situations such as this. Not the same as Shervheim where the lots are presently under water, Why not combine all the parcels and have the house on one 2.6A lot. The issue was tabled until the next meeting. The Administrator will verify Board of Review action on the Ringwalski property and will talk to the County Treasurer, Richard Stafford, about combining all the parcels onto one statement. The Opland's did not have over an acre and a half to combine. / D. MSA Notice Rights - 1 Whittaker reviewed the Attorney's letter of November 3, 1981, clarifying the City's rights; and reinforcing the City's justification to reapply for the variance. The Council agreed to proceed with the reapplication. E. Resolution Amendment on Jamaca Gate.- Foxfire Approval - Marshall suggested --not adopting a-�anket:rescisszonnof- the resolution, which approved the Foxfire Plat. The resolution should appeal that part of paragraph 2, requiring the developer to put up the gate. The Administrator will prepare a revised statement of the resolution for the next meeting. 14. OLD BUSINESS A. 50th Street in Oakdale -- ,it`£sker recommehded adopting a.resolution indicating that Lake Elmo is not willing to part with the designation of Co. 13 on DeMontreville Trail„ encouraging the removal of the designation from that part of Minnehaha and putting it on 50th Street. He will draft a resolution to this effect for Council review. The Council agreed. B. Snowplowing Contract - Whittaker recommended the City contract with Bernie Meyer for snowplowing service in 1982-83. --Eder - asked about having the City crew handle the plowing for this year. --Whittaker - is waiting for a response from the Maintenance Superintendent.