HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000056_pg129PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
DATE APPROVED: 5/26/81
Regular Meeting
May 11, 1981
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
The Mounds View City Council was called to
order at 7:31 p.m., on May 11, 1981, by
Mayor McCarty.
1. Call to Order.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Blanchard, 2. Roll Call.
Doty, Forslund, Hodges, and Mayor McCarty.
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Meyers, Clerk/
Administrator Pauley, Parks /Recreation and
Forestry Director Anderson and Police Officer
Tim Smith.
REGULAR MEETING CLOSED: 7:32 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 7:32 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Chilinski and their Attorney, 3. Public Hearing - Variance
William Ekstrum, were in attendance. Request (Sideyard Setbck)
Mrs. Chilinski stated that they feel this var- 5242 Red Oak Drive
iance request for their addition is a hardship,
that it was not due to their fault. She stated
that there is also a drain in the back of the
property and a sewer easement in the back. Also,
that the house next door is only 5 feet from
their property line. She talked about the build-
ing inspector being out. She has submitted a
petition from all of the abutting residents. She
talked about a variance that had been
granted along Long Lake Road. Further, they are
not creating any dangers for public safety. She
stated that they feel that their proposed addition
would not diminish property values, that it would
improve the neighborhood.
William Ekstrum, Attorney -at -Law, asked for a show
of hands on which neighboring residents were in
attendance for this hearing. There were five.
Mayor McCarty stated that the petition is not valid
unless the Ordinance allows for the petition to be
brought in. Mayor McCarty discussed variances
issued by the Supreme Court. He read the definition
of hardships and unique circumstances that are not
due to an act of their own. Discussion took place
regarding hardships and unique circumstances.
Lyle Lindgren, 5236 Red Oak Drive, stated that he
is a neighbor whose property abuts the side where
the addition is being constructed. He stated that