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-3- revised proposal now adequately represented their interests. 3. The proposed 15 foot extension to the sanctuary and the 57 foot setback for the kitchen/fellowship hall addition are now perceived to minimize the proximity of the existing church to the abutting backyards of the single family residences along 36th Avenue N.E. , thereby avoiding further aggravation of an already potentially detrimental condition and resulting in an acceptable conditional use in that single family neighborhood. The Council further stipulates, as the Commission had recommended i that this permit be granted only on the condition the church: l I 'i a. provide landscaping, including shrubbery, which would z eliminate the necessity for mowing the grass on the embankment, b. take the necessary steps to prevent potentially damaging runoff from the church building onto the neighbor' s property, and t C. agree that the proposed sanctuary should not be extended either east or west at any time in the future unless there is a positive agreement with such expansion by the owners. Motion carried unanimously. After a brief discussion of each, the November and December Fire Department reports as well as the December 6th St. Anthony Chemical Abuse Committee minutes were ordered filed. In- her December 29th letter to the Manager and City Council , Roscella Connelly, who had served as one of two City representatives to as well as chairperson for the Eastside Hennepin County Human Services, Inc. , had indicated she would not be seeking reappointment to that body when her tenure ends January 24 , 1984 , but intends to remain temporarily on the council as a staff volunteer. With her letter, she had sub- mitted copies of the group' s By-laws and Articles of Incorporation, along with the council 's 1983 priority report to the Hennepin County Commissioners. Councilman Makowske indicated she believed a letter of commendation should be sent to Mrs. Connelly for her invaluable service to the community and that, at the same time, she be requested to suggest persons who might be interested in replacing her on that Council. Mayor Sundland told her a certificate of commendation had been presented to Mrs. Connelly by the Council the previous year, but he would certainly support the repetition of that commendation by letter this year. Mr. Childs indicated that, in addition to seeking Mrs. Connelly's recommendations, he planned to publicize the opening on the Human. Services Council in the City Newsletter. The Council agenda had included a discussion of the December 12th notification that the Rice . Creek Watershed District was seeking irepresentation from St. Anthony on the two advisory committees formed to insure that the Chapter 509 watershed management plan developed by the District is technically sound and meets local policy objectives. The Manager indicated that the Public Works. Director would be serving