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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes • January 28, 1997 Page 3 1 reviewed the permitted uses which would remain within these zoning districts, such as churches, 2 schools, etc., and noted the ordinance still provides the opportunity for identification signs of up 3 to four square feet. 4 In response to Councilmember Faust, Commissioner Makowske noted there may be an existing 5 sign for the dentist. He explained that state licensed facilities may have some exemption as well 6 and advised,the Planning Commission will make a recommendation on proposed language. 7 Commissioner Makowske reported the Planning Commission conducted a concept review of the 8 Larry Beach Townhome proposal for Verkins Addition at Highway.88 and 29th Avenue. The 9 proposal is to rezone the property to R-3, replat for seven townhomes, and grant a 12-foot 10 backyard setback variance. 11 Mayor Ranallo asked if the developer's concept includes discussing this proposal with residents 12 in the area. Commissioner Makowske advised the developer has indicated he would hold a 13 meeting with residents Mayor Ranallo commented on the importance of starting out right with 14 residents and allow them to provide input. 15 B. Councilmembers. Councilmember Wagner reported on the Health Youth Healthy Community interviews for a coordinator to work four to five hours per week and a resident coordinator to work 15 hours per 18 week. He advised they are planning to have a display during the upcoming open house to 19 interest residents in what is going on. 20 Councilmember Faust reported on the School District's visioning plan meeting which he attended 21 at the school to brainstorm on the strengths of the School District. He advised those in 22 attendance agreed on the importance of cooperation between the school and City and how that 23 pertains to the community center. He reported they also discussed how volunteerism ties into the 24 City and school to mutually support each other and get a"big bang for the buck." Faust reported 25 on other issues of discussion including new graduation standards, restructuring the school day, 26 and option for year-round school. He advised those in attendance were very opened-minded to 27 that issue and breaking out of the paradigm. Faust stated he thinks changes will be made in the 28 future because education demands it for the children. 29 Councilmember Marks noted the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the St. Anthony 30 Orchestra is Chris Makowske who is also the Vice Chair of the St. Anthony Planning 31 Commission. He advised the Orchestra's plans are going well for the Open House. 32 Councilmember Enrooth reported on the good turnout at the VillageFest meeting and their plan 33 to have a table at the Open House to inform attendees of VillageFest and get new volunteers. He advised a chairperson was not yet selected.