HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000039_pg007Council meeting
-2- January 12, 1976
From the floor, Frank Gabrysch, 2832 County Rd. J, inquired as to
whether there is sewer and water south of Highway 10 and east of
Long Lake Road. Engineer Bearden replied that there is water on
two sides and sewer is available, he thought, on the south side
of Highway 10.
Administrator Achen presented the consideration of Balk's Addition
final plat. He stated that the final plat corresponds with the
Council's approval. Donald Balk stated that he was not a developer
and not making any profit and that Ramsey County has approved his
request to keep the two lots that he is not selling, and he requested
a variance on the park dedication fee until the other two lots are
sold, the north lots 2 and 3. Mayor Johnson clarified that Mr.
Balk was requesting that the $112.00 park dedication fee be waived
and requested a motion to approve or deny. Administrator Achen
stated that one of the problems is that in terms of good planning
he was encouraged to subdivide all of his property rather than
leaving a large area unsubdivided. Mr. Balk could have reduced
his park fund dedication by not doing this. Councilman Pickar
mentioned that this might create a precedence, and further,
in what way would another Council and another Administrator know
that there was no park dedication in years hence.
MSP (Baumgartner - Pickar) that the Council approve the final plat
for Balk's Addition and not waive the park dedication.
Attorney Meyers stated that there could be an agreement in the form
of a lien against the property. Mayor Johnson asked Mr. Balk
if he had sold any of the lots yet and Mr. Balk replied that he
has earnest money on Lots 4, 5, 6 and 7.
A vote on the motion was called for and the motion carried. 5 ayes
Mayor Johnson recessed the regular Council meeting and called to
order the 8:30 p.m. public hearing on the Arthur Spagenski major
subdivision request, 8231 Eastwood Road. Ron Smith spoke to the
Council as the buyer of the lots from Mr. Spagenski. He stated
that his problem was that he would like to have a 25 -foot setback
on Arden Avenue as he wants his home facing Greenwood Drive.
Councilman Shelquist explained to him that the Planning Commission
had previously granted the variance and tonight is only a matter of
granting the subdivision. Mayor Johnson inquired regarding the
shed on the property and Mr. Smith stated that it will be removed.
Councilman Shelquist moved that the Council approve the major
subdivision for Arthur Spagenski, 8231 Eastwood Rd., as recommended
by the Planning Commission with the reservation that the shed
located on Lot 3 be removed prior to the approval of the final
plat. This motion was seconded by Councilman Hodges.
Mayor Johnson asked the percentage of utility poles fronting on the
street and Engineer Bearden replied that there were some on Greenwood
but they were predominantly on back lot lines.