HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000045_pg273December 12, 1977 Page 3
Councilmember Rowley stated that she has a list of citizens who are interested in
different issues who she calls whenever an issue they are interested in is going
to be discussed.
Councilmember Baumgartner pointed out that to individually notify every citizen in
Mounds View of what was going to be discussed at each meeting would be extremely
expensive and asked if Mr. Allen would like the increased cost to become part of
the taxes he pays. Councilmember Baumgartner also stated that at the recent Council
retreat, the issue of communication with the citizens was brought up and that a
committee was being formed to work on the issue.
Mr. Allen stated that he would serve on the committee for citizen communication.
Mr. Paul asked if there could be a lapse of time from when the Council votes on an
issue before it takes effect. Attorney Meyers replied that it would be possible,
under home rule charter, but would involve changing the City government.
MSP ( Pickar- Hodges) to adopt Ordinance #271 regarding home occupations.
Councilmember Ziebarth - nay
Councilmember Hodges - aye
Councilmember Baumgartner - aye
Councilmember Rowley - aye
Mayor Pickar - aye
4 ayes
1 nay
Mayor Pickar recessed the general meeting and opened the public hearing scheduled
for 8:00.
TOMAS ADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT
Gene Tomas explained that the property in question is at approximately 5065 Bona
Road and that it was originally three pieces of land, which he would like to sub-
divide into five lots. The lots would be 81.46' wide, approximately 3.5' shorter
than the required 85' frontage and that he would like a variance for the sub-
standard lots.
Mayor Pickar asked if there was a drainage easement that would go through the center
lot. Mr. Tomas replied that there was and that it would not present any problems
on building on the lot.
Engineer Hubbard stated that he had looked at the grading plan and asked that the
level be raised to avoid any problems.
Walter Truh, 2406 Woodcrest Drive asked how the drainage would affect the homes in
the area already. Engineer Hubbard replied that it should not present any problems.
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that in addition to being short of the frontage
requirements that the lots were also short of the square footage requirements by 44
square feet on each lot. He also pointed out that if only four homes were built
rather than five, the cost per home would increase considerably and price many people
out of one of the homes, as they would be in the $60,000 range. Councilmember
Baumgartner also stated that he felt five homes on 82' lots would fit in with the
houses they would be facing.
Mr. Tomas stated that he would be building good quality homes and that while it is