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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1976/10/25PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA A regular meeting of the Mounds View City Council was called to order by Mayor Pickar on October 25, 1976, at 8 :00 p.m., at Mounds View City Hall, 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112. Present: Mayor Pickar Also present: Clerk Admin. Achen Councilmember Baumgartner Attorney Meyers Councilmember Rowley Engineer Hubbard Councilmember Shelquist Councilmember Hodges MSP Shelquist- Hodges) for approval of the October 12, 1976, council minutes as presented. Mayor Pickar corrected the spelling of Mr. Linke's name on Pages 5 and 6. 5 ayes CITIZEN COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Chris Franke, 7655 Woodlawn Drive, stated that they have a problem in their apartments with the plumbing. The sewage has backed up and come out the tub drain and onto the floor two times now. Both times on a weekend. She stated that they have called the Police Department to get some emergency care, since the caretaker situation is irregular at the apartments, but the city has not been able to help. She stated that she has also tried to contact the owner, but he was out of town both times. Should they have a plumber fix the problem and send the bill to the owners? Admin. Achen stated that the City would have problems with coming in to repair this without the owners consent. The City would have the power to declare the building a public health hazard and vacate it, but this would compound the problem for the tenant rather than help them. Atty. Meyers stated that the City is not allowed to go on private property and alleviate a problem with City funds. There is recourse with the City Housing Code, of which the owner may be in violation. Since there are many rights for the tenant now, he suggested that Ms. Franke contact the legal aid department of Ramsey County. Ms. Franke stated that she should not have to hire an attorney just to find out what her rights are as a tenant. Atty. Meyers explained that as a tenant she has certain rights that aren't enforceable by the City; they must be privately enforced. Atty. Meyers stated that since she talked to the City Housing Dept. they are probably in the process of notifying the owner. Mayor Pickar stated that we will be seeing an improvement in apartment houses soon, because these things will be corrected through the new Housing Code program. Mr. Block, 7655 Woodlawn Drive, stated that this building was condemned about two years ago and was then rebuilt. Who is responsible for the inspection of a building like this? Mayor Pickar stated that the City Inspector would he. October 25, 1976 Page 2 Mr. Block stated that the laws have changed since the building went up and the plumber that fixed the problem said that the drainage was not adequate for the building. Is there a specific building code involved here? Admin. Achen stated that municipalities did not enforce the State Building Code until about 1970, and those buildings were built prior to that. The plumber may be correct that the drainage does not conform to the law as it exists today. Mr. Block asked if there was some recourse for them to make sure this building is brought up to code. Admin. Achen stated that the Housing Code was started to encourage multi dwelling owners to bring their buildings up to minimum standards. If someone builds a house under the 1959 codes there would be problems in requiring them to meet the present codes 20 years later. The City must enforce the law evenly and is just now getting involved with the owner tenant situation. The City would be liable if it shut off the water and the pipes freeze and break. The City does have the due process of law to go through, but this takes time. Admin. Achen stated that the tenant should be able to get someone in to fix the problem and get compensation or a reduction in rent, but the City cannot enforce this. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pickar asked that Item C to set a public hearing on E. E. Gustafson rezoning and special use permit request for construction of townhouse development be removed from the consent agenda. MSP Pickar- Rowley) to approve the following consent agenda items: 5 ayes Admin. Achen reco:unended that the license fee for the Club Scout Pack (Item K) be waived according to Council custom. ITEM A. Reschedule special Council meeting to canvass municipal election returns on Thursday, November 4, 1976, at 7:00 p.m. The Council previously scheduled this meeting for November 3rd, but the council chambers were previously reserved for this night by another group. All other city hall meeting rooms also are reserved the night of November 3rd. ITEM B. Set public hearing on proposed precinct boundary changes for 8:10 p.m. Monday, November 22, 1976. ITEM D. Authorize George M. Hansen Company, 175 South Plaza Building, St. Louis Park, to conduct the audit of the City for the year ending December 31, 1976, at a cost not to exceed $3,500. ITEM E. Approve the minor subdivision request of Duane Maki to create two lots from existing property at 8340 Spring Lake Road. The west lot fronting Pleasant View Drive shall be 90.0 feet wide by 135.0 feet deep. The east lot fronting Spring Lake Road shall be 90.0 feet wide by 215.01 feet deep. Five foot wide utility easements shall be provided along the rear line of each lot. ITEM F. Approve the minor subdivision request of Magic R. Adams to create two lots from existing property at 8004 Red Oak Drive. The south lot fronting Red Oak Drive shall be 73.01 feet wide by 231.0 fe.t deep. The north lot also fronting Red Oak Drive shall be 92.11 feet wide by 231.0 feet deep. The Planning Commission granted a variance of 1.8 feet of the existing garage side yard setback on the north lot. The Commission recommends Council grant a 12 foot variance of the required frontage for the south lot. October 25, 1976 Page 3 ITEM G. Approve the minor subdivision request of Dorothy M. Richardson to create two lots from existing property at 8443 Red Oak Drive. The west lot fronting Red Oak Drive shall be 79.72 feet wide by 239.0 feet deep. The east lot fronting Sunny side Rd. shall be 80.1 feet wide by 234.0 feet deep. Five foot utility easements shall be provided along the rear line of each lot. ITEM H. Approve the minor subdivision request of Rodney Robinson to create two lots from existing property at 8340 Long Lake Road. The west lot fronting on Greenwood Drive shall be 75.01 feet wide by 195.03 feet deep. The east lot fronting Long Lake Road shall be 75.01 feet wide by 303.27 feet deep with a 44.47 foot easement on the rear line. The existing shed on the west lot shall be removed. ITEM I. Adopt Resolution No. 771 Establishing Petty Cash Fund as recommended by George M. Hansen Company, auditor of city's finances. ITEM J. Approve the October 25, 1976, bills. ITEM K. Approve the following licenses: GENERAL renewal B E Fence Company 6728 Fourth St. N. St. Paul, MN 55119 T E W Homes, Inc. 15052 Bass Lake Rd. Osseo, MN 55369 T. V. Construction 5135 Greenwood Drive New Brighton, MN 55112 He also has a blacktop suggested that he move not want to cut down. and make it narrower. now 3'1" from the west retirement home on the his present house is. HEATING new Dempsey, Dave Plumbing U Htg. 7708 55th Ave. N. Minneapolis, MN 55428 PEDDLER Cub Scout Pack 167 c/o Barb McCluskey 8011 Long Lake Rd. To sell Christmas bows throughout Mounds View during the month of November, 1976. Waive $25 license fee. At 8:20 p.m. Mayor Pickar recessed the regular council meeting and called to order the public hearing on the Widger Addition Preliminary Plat. Mr. Widger, 8425 Red Oak Drive, explained that his property is 162 feet wide by 528 feet long and he is proposing to divide it in the middle. The only problem is that his garage is too close to the property line. The Planning Commission suggested the new lot be 75'1" so the garage should be about 4'3" from the line. area that touches the property line at the street. It was his driveway over but there is a large tree which he does The Commission then recommended that he cut back his driveway Mr. Widger stated that he did cut back his driveway so it is property line. He also stated that he plans to build a proposed lot and would be building it closer to the road than Mr. Richardson, 8443 Red Oak Drive, stated that his mother abuts Mr. Widger's property and is concerned that he will build his new house closer than five feet from her line. Mr. Widger stated that he will probably be 15 feet from the line with his new house. The ordinance states ten feet so he would have to be at least this far. Mayor Pickar closed the public hearing on this matter at 8:45 p.m. and called the regular council meeting back to order. October 25, 1976 Page 4 Councilmember Shelquist questioned the action taken by the Planning Commission on the driveway variance. Admin. Achen reviewed the Planning Commission minutes and their suggested requirements. Councilmember Hodges questioned how far the driveway was from the property line at the roan. Mr. Widger stated that it is now three feet from the property line at any point. He had to cut off about three feet at the house and four feet at the road end. MSP Shelquist- Baumgartner) that we approve the preliminary plat for Widger Addition as presented on the preliminary plat, dated and received by the City on September 13, 1976. 5 ayes At 8:40 p.m. Mayor Pickar recessed the regular council meeting and called to order the public hearing on the extension of Knollwood Drive. Mayor Pickar explained that the hearing tonight is just to see if the people are sufficiently interested in the extension and whether the Council should proceed further. Engineer Hubbard explained that Knollwood Drive is proposed to be extended from Ardan south to within 200 feet of the Highway 10 right -of -way and end with a cul-de-sac. This extension would be connected to Spring Lake Road from the west. Since at the time of the report there was not adequate storm sewer, the road was to be raised so that it would drain properly. Concrete curbs and gutters were proposed along with filling in some property on each side of the road. This was before the storm sewer report was finished. Mayor Pickar stated that in April, 1975, the Council considered this project and planned to send an inquiry to each affected property owner. The matter was post- poned, however, pending completion of the storm water management study. The Payne Addition plat has brought the matter up again for active consideration. Charles Parker, 8040 Groveland, asked if all of the lots abutting this proposed road would be cut in one -half. Engineer Hubbard stated that this could be done if the home owners chose to do so. The abutting property owners would be assessed if the improvement is made. Atty. Meyers stated that sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main and streets are proposed which would be about $55 per front foot. Mrs. Chestek, 8161 Spring Lake Road, asked if the property owners will have to donate some property to the City. Atty. Meyers stated that some property owners donate land and sometimes the City has to pay for it. Mrs. Chestek asked if the house at 8145 Spring Lake Road would have to be taken out. Atty. Meyers stated that the City may be responsible for damage to the house if the road is too close to it. Everybody benefited will have to pay for the improvement, which may include buying a house or paying damages. This extension is strictly a Council decision. Engineer Hubbard stated that the report does not recommend removing any house. It does suggest the road be shifted about 10 feet to the east of the property centerline. Admin. Achen reviewed the preliminary report in which it states that this extension would cause a minimum disruption to existing homes. The house at 8245 Spring Lake Road would have a 30 foot setback. Mr. Chestek asked if they would have to give easement over 15 feet of their land. Atty. Meyers stated that it looks like all 60 feet comes from the lot to the south. October 25, 1976 Page 5 Mrs. Chestek stated that all of the abutting people are not here tonight, and she doesn't think they would all approve of this. Admin. Achen explained that before the City can legally proceed there would have to be a MSA Chapter 429 hearing when all of the people to be assessed would be notified with an estimated cost of construction. Right now the Council just wants to know if the residents are really interested in this. If they are the City will update the preliminary report and get an estimated cost. Mr. George Payne, 2740 Laport Drive, stated that the Planning Commission thought it would be better to start now if there is going to be a Knollwood Drive extension. This is why he started the petition. He stated that he doesn't care if the extension goes through. When Laport Drive went in it only cost one -half as much as this. He asked if the cost would be twice as much again if it went through in two or three years. Mayor Pickar stated that this is possible. Mr. Chestek questioned the reason for filling in some of the property. Engineer Hubbard stated that this would be done to drain the water overland. The present elevation isn't sufficient to have the water drain to existing facilities. The fill needed ranges from 4 -1/2 feet to one inch. Admin. Achen stated that Comstock f Davis felt there may be an option on the fill as to whether the City wuuld provide it or the property owners would. This would have to be evaluated to see which is more practical. Mrs. Chestek asked why there would be a road going out to Spring Lake Road. Eng. Hubbard explained that the proposed extension of Knollwood would be quite long without another access out. Not having the water main looped would cause pressure problems and also double the maintenance. Admin. Achen stated that the road to Spring Lake Road would allow homes to be developed along the east -west street as well as the north -south street. Mr. Payne asked if it has been considered to bring the road out to meet with Groveland. Admin. Achen stated that it was proposed to go to Spring Lake Road because there are houses on Groveland which would have to be taken out. Mr. Donald Sohm, 8206 Groveland, stated that he gave an easement to the City about a year ago when he cnhdivided his lnt He stated that he signed the petition Councilmember Baumgartner asked where the petition came from. Mr. Payne stated tha', the Planning Commission suggested he see if the property owners wanted the extension. Mayor Pickar stated that in order to bring this any further it would behoove the people interested to get a petition of 35% or more of the property owners. Atty. Meyers stated that the Council could commence the improvement without such a petition themselves, but it would require a 4/5 vote. Mrs. Chestek asked when the cost estimate would be made. Mayor Pickar stated that this wouldn't be done until a petition is received and a public hearing is held. If the Council wants to go further they would then ask the Engineer to prepare a cost estimate. Councilmember Shelquist stated that the preliminary study done in February of 1975 indicates that it would he 563.50 per front foot, which would include storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water, curb and pavement. Councilmember Rowley stated that it has probably gone up since then. At 9:22 p.m. Mayor Pickar closed the public hearing and called the regular council meeting back to order. MSP Pickar- Baumgartner) to postpone any further study on the extension of Knollwood Dr. until a petition is given to the City with the minimum of 35 of the names of abutting property owners. 5 ayes October 25, 1976 Page 6 At 9:25 p.m. Mayor Pickar recessed the regular council meeting and called to order the public hearing on the Payne Addition preliminary plat. Mr. Payne stated that the extension of Knollwood is not pertinent to his subdivision. A s k Mayor Pickar stated that the Council does not normally create a landlocked lot. Mr. Payne stated that Lot 1 in the plat would extend all the way to Knollwood and the other lots could extend in the same way. Mr. Payne then reviewed the proposed plat for the Council. Councilmember Baumgartner stated the City would probably run into the problem where they will be pressured into splitting the lots later. Mr. Payne stated that the Council had created landlocked lots before and that is why the roads started going in. Admin. Achen stated that the Council did not want to be in the position of putting in roads when the property owners do not want them. He also stated that the Planning Commission suggested that Mr. Payne combine with Mr. Sohm's property to make three lots. This allows three 80 foot lots instead of one 100 foot and two 70 foot lots. Councilmember Shelquist stated that this matter would probably not have to go back to the Planning Commission since they did take action at their September 22nd meeting. Admin. Achen reviewed these minutes in which they recommend approval of the preliminary plat with the stipulation that the Sohm property be included and a 30 foot easement be given from the Payne property. Councilmember Baumgartner suggested the Council give approval of the preliminary plat with these conditions and make three longer lots rather than five lots. Councilmember Rowley stated she would suggest the three longer lots but the report on the Knollwood extension suggested the road be moved 10 feet to the east, so they would now need to give a 40 foot easement. Councilmembers Shelquist and Hodges agreed. At 9:50 p.m. Mayor Pickar closed the public hearing and called to order the regular council meeting. MSP (Pickar- Hodges) to approve the preliminary plat of the Payne Addition, as presented with the exception that Lots 2 and 5 be combined and Lots 3 and 4 be combined to form two lots rather than four lots. There will also be a 40 foot easement on the west edge of the Sohm and Payne property. Mrs. Garnet Nelson, 8310 Long Lake Road, stated she would like her final plat approved. Admin. Achen stated that it meets the Council requirements of the preliminary plat and recommended Council approval. 5 ayes MSP (Hodges Baumgartner) to adopt Resolution No. 772 approving the final plat of Greenwood Terrace. 5 ayes Referring back to the consent agenda: Mayor Pickar explained that he had requested that Item C be removed from the consent agenda because we do not have sufficient signatures on the petition to set a public hearing on the Gustafson prope -ty. October 25, 1976 Page 7 Admin. Achen explained that the Council turned down the original rezoning request on July 12, so until January 12, 1977, the Council cannot consider another rezoning unless the developer gets a petition of 50a of the property owners. Mr. C„ Ifson submitted a petition but there were only four signatures, or three short of Su%. These four signatures have not been checked to see if they legally qualify since it was not sufficient anyway. Admin. Achen stated that he would convey this to the Planning Commission and Mr. Gustafson. Councilmember Hodges stated that he would like to see the Planning Commission review this property as a whole rather than to piecemeal it. Admin. Achen then reviewed the letter he received which outlines Mr. Gustafson's request. Councilmember Baumgartner asked if Mr. Gustafson had made application for a rezoning to R -3. Admin. Achen stated that the Planning Commission heard the R -3 zoning request but suggested that a variance be given on the owner- occupancy requirement of R -1 Districts. They Attorney had stated that this could not be done. The property must be rezoned to R -3 to allow rental townhouses. Mayor Pickar stated that he would also like to see a development plan for the whole parcel as an entire unit rather than to piecemeal it. At 10:00 p.m. the meeting was recessed. Mayor Pickar called the regular council meeting back to order at 10:10 p.m. PROPOSED EXPANSION OF STEVE'S APPLIANCES, 2841 Highway 10. Bruce Dahlmeier, the contractor for Steve Singer, stated that they would like to retain the gas storage tanks. Atty. Meyers stated that the agreement he prepared has a provision that the developer would remove the gas storage tanks. Steve Singer stated that they would relocate the 1,000 gallon fuel oil tank and remove the used oil tank, but they wanted to keep the two 6,000 gallon gas tanks. They would have these filled and use them for their own trucks. Mr. Dahlmeier stated removal was recommended by the Building 4 Zoning Official, not the Planning Commission. Councilmember Rowley asked if this had something to do with the fire perhaps the tanks would rust and weaken the ground if not used. Mr. stated that he did not think so since the ground is reinforced. Admin. Achen stated the reason may be primarily to further prohibit the operation of a gas station. If the tanks are required to be removed by code, the Council could not change it. Councilmember Shelquist stated that it was not a recommendation from the Fire Chief. code nr Dahlmeier Admin. Achen stated that the staff recommneds that the southerly curb cut on Groveland be removed because it is so close to Highway 10. The Planning Commission did not take any action on this. Their discussion was around the impact of closing the south end and increasing traffic at the north exit, a residential area. Councilmember Shelquist stated that a number of residents were at the meeting and were concerned about the traffic in a residential area and some other residents stated that the south curb cut creates a hazard because of the way cars take it. The Planning Commission granted a variance on the parking spaces from 35 to 26 on the basis that this type of business doesn't need that many parking spaces. This is commercial property, however, and althounh the owner states he will be in business for a long time it is subject to conversion anytime. He had talked to October 25, 1976 Page 8 Steve Rose about the required spaces and Steve had not taken into account the display aisles which the zoning law allows. The variance, therefore, may not be as great as shown. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that he does not see any problem with the proposed addition or leaving those two 6,000 gallon tanks in the ground. Councilmember Rowley stated she had no qualms about this, unless for code reasons the tanks should not be left. Councilmember Shelquist stated that he didn't see any problems with the building or the retention of the tanks since he obviously has a good reason to keep them. Councilmember Shelquist stated he does see a problem with the south exit because he felt it creates a traffic hazard. Councilmember Shelquist stated he felt the south exit should be closed. There is a problem with the traffic backing up and getting across two lanes of traffic. Mr. Dahlmeier stated that in removing the south curb cut, they would lose additional parking. The south exit hasn't caused a problem up to this time. Councilmember Baumgartner suggested that if it does become a problem the Police Chief could recommend removal of the south exit. Steve Singer stated that it was a gas station for 10 years with traffic going in and out. There is a minimum amount of traffic now with the appliance store. If you block off the south exit there will be a problem of visibility. Councilmember Hodges stated he didn't see any problem with the building or the tanks. He stated that he does not recall a traffic problem at the south exit and wondered if it is that :serious of a problem. Mayor Pickar stated that he did not see any problems with the tanks and suggested that paragraph 12 of the contract be removed from the agreement. The Council could probably retain some authority for the future possibility of closing off the south exit. Atty. Meyers suggested that this be part of the agreement. MSP Pickar- Rowley) to adopt Resolution No. 773 authorizing the Development Agreement with Steve's Appliances for an addition to this business with the exception that paragraph 12 be amended to read: The developer agrees to close the south curb cut on Groveland if the Police Chief submits sufficient evidence and a recommendation to the Council that the public health, safety and welfare would warrant such action by the Council. 5 ayes PROPOSED DUPLEX DEVELOPMENT REQUEST OF WALTER BAUER, 7644 -7658 WOODLAWN DRIVE. Atty. Meyers stated that he had prepared a contract and given it to Walter Bauer's representative. His representative said he will look it over and report back. Admin. Achen stated that it is a standard contract and recommended the council approve it and then see if Mr. Bauer has any objections. Councilmember Baumgartner asked if Section 10 should state that trees are not to be planted or the right -of -way. Admin. Achen stated that this is prohibited already. Atty. Meyers stated that this could be put in the contract. MSP (Hodges Shelquist) to adopt Resolution No. 774 approving the Development Agreement with Walter Bauer with the modification that paragraph 10 state that trees are not to be planted on the right -of -way. 5 ayes October 25, 1976 Page 9 RECEIVE BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF COMMUNITY SIGN AND READERBOARD. Engineer Hubbard stated that the following two bids were opener: last Thursday: Lawrence Sign $7,745.00 LeRoy Sign Mfg. 8,465.00 Nine specifications were sent out and there was one interested party from North Dakota, but only two bids were received. Eng. Hubbard stated he contacted other municipalities where Lawrence Sign has done work and they are satisfied with their work. He recommended approval of their bid. The time of completion is within 60 calendar days of signing the contract, or about 70 days. Councilmember Baumgartner asked about the proposed location. Eng. Hubbard stated that it is in a clearing about 165 feet from the corner of Edgewood and Highway 10. This bid covers everything that will 1,e needed. Mayor Pickar suggested that he stake out the location. Eng. Hubbard stated he would do this. MSP (Rowley Baumgartner) to award the bid to Lawrence Sign Company in the amount of $7,745. UTHORIZE GRANT APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT ACT FUNDS FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE. Engineer Hubbard informed the Council that forms were sent out last week to the various officials that need to respond in the application and the employment information was sent in. He has toured the metropolitan area to look at shelter buildings that would be compatible with what Mounds View wants and found one in New Hope. It is a six sided building and there has ben a lot of precautions taken in its design to cut down on vandalism. Eng. Hubbard contacted the Park Director in New Hope and toured the parks to look at this building and talk about their architect. Their architect was Williams f O'Brien. Mr. O'Brien said he could meet Mounds View's schedule and help with the application. He also agreed to doing this in two steps, one to prepare the application and if we don't get the grant we could quit there and secondly if the grant is approved we would use them to design the building. Mr. O'Brien indicated that he would help prepare the application which would include several plans, unit prices of plans and materials along with an architect's report, for about $500. Eng. Hubbard stated he felt this is reasonable. Admin. Achen stated that if we don't get the grant we could utilize these plans as part of an application for LAWCON funds to develop Silver View Community Park. Councilmember Baumgartner questioned the size of the building. Eng. Hubbard stated that New Hope has three sizes, all with the same basic design. He suggested we apply for the medium size building which is about 700 to 800 square feet. Councilmember Baumgartner suggested that the neighborhood parks have the medium size building with the larger building at Silver View. Jerry Linke, 2319 Knoll Drive, stated he was working with Williams t; O'Brien at the time they did the New Hope drawings. He then drew a plan of the building for the Council. Eng. Hubbard informed the Council of several buildings. He stated that the ceilings were because they found that the kids could reach have a finish on them so if they get painted locations in New Hope of these raised in some of the buildings them to write on. Also, the blocks it will wash off. 5 ayes October 25, 1976 Page 10 Admin. Achen stated that someone from this firm will be at the next Parks Recreation meeting. Councilmember Baumgartner asked why a four -sided building was not being used. Eng. Hubbard stated that with the time constraints, the City wanted a building that already had plans drawn. This building makes good use of the area and is very well built. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that this type of building probably would be one fourth greater in cost than a four sided building. Mr. Linke stated that this six -sided building is something unique and is visually nice. Eng. Hubbard stated that this building is not quite as elaborate as the ones in New Brighton and he feels it would fit in very well with the neighborhoods in Mounds View. Mayor Pickar asked what fund this $500 would come from. Admin. Achen suggested it come from the General Fund since it is a planning expenditure and could be charged to the Park budget. There are some funds available and this should not deplete it too much. Admin. Achen stated staff needs authorization to pursue this further. The Council will have to approve a contract before any money is spent. MS (Baumgartner- Hodges) to authorize the staff to pursue a grant application for the Public Works Employment Act funds. Eng. Hubbard stated he would like the contract approved before the architect does any work. Admin. Achen stated that the architect may be willing to work and take the risk that the contract will be approved. Eng. Hubbard stated he felt Mr. O'Brien would be willing to start ahead of time. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that the Park Recreation Commission may not even like the six -sided building. Engineer Hubbard stated that this is why Mr. O'Brien will be coming to that meeting. CONTRACT WITH METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR COOPERATIVE REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM. Atty. Meyers stated that everything in the contract appears to be all right. Councilmember Shelquist asked if this would be a revolving fund. Admin. Achen stated that any funds returned to the City would be available for other rehabilitation projects. In this sense it would be revolving. MSP (Pickar- Hodges) to authorize entering into a Cooperative Rehabilitation Grant Program, as presented. Mayor Pickar stated that he would like to have a liaison for the Human Rights Commission. Admin. Achen suggested that the entire Human Rights Commission be designated as an advisory committee, along with a staff member and a councilmember. These would be voting members of the advisory committee and along with a citizen member from the Human Rights Commission would serve as the formal Grant Committee which decides who will get the grants. Mayor Pickar stated that he had already talked to Russ Christensen about this. MSP (Pickar Baumgartner) to appoint Russ fhristensen, Mark Achen and John Pickar as the Rehabilitation Grant Committee with the entire Human Rights Commission serving as an advisory board to establish criteria for the distribution of funds of the rehabilitation grant program. ENGINEER HUBBARD had no report. ADMINISTRATOR ACHEN had no report. 5 ayes 5 ayes 5 ayes October 25, 1976 Page 11 ATTORNEY MEYERS REPORT. Atty. Meyers stated that in the app1 cation regarding the EDA grants, the City has to indicate if they have been charged with any discrimi- natory action or if they have been sued within the last two years. Mounds View has been, so we will have to report that even though the City has been released from the case. COUNCILMEMBER BAUMGARTNER had no report. COUNCILMEMBER ROWLEY had no report. COUNCILMEMBER SHELQUIST'S REPORT. Councilmember Shelquist suggested that the Council set up a meeting to go over the zoning ordinance and also the storm sewer report. MSP (Shelquist- Baumgartner) to set a special meeting for November 15th at 7:30 p.m. for formal presentati 1 of the storm water drainage study. MSP (Shelquist Pickar) to set December 6, at 7:00 p.m., as a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to review Chapter 40 of the rezoning Ordinance. COUNCILMEMBER HODGES had no report. MAYOR PICKAR had no report. MSP (Shelquist- Hodges) to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mark Achen Clerk- Administrator 5 ayes 5 ayes 5 ayes