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-5- close look at the areas where there is high density. Mr. Sopcinski reported' reading several sources where a correlation is made between lot and home size and unkept conditions and--.where density is believed to have a detrimental effect on .the area. Mr. Bowerman commented that he had personally enjoyed the benefits of the high quality of living in St. Anthony but did not want to become blind to the economics of ordinance restrictions . He believes the Commission will have to be very objective in their desire to find more taxpayers to help carry the burden of city government without throwing out all the standards which have made it such a desirable community to live in. Mr. Berg then reported the tremendous response to the single family rehabilitation grant program had been a surprise for staff since most applicants are below the $7 ,000 gross income level set for application. He then told the Commission that CDBG funds for projects such as the senior housing which was not accepted by HUD will be lost to the City if not reallocated for other purposes and recommended unexpended grants might be dedicated to these rehabilitation grants instead. If any of the projects should become viable later, future CDBG funds can be earmarked for them later. He reminded the Commission members that weatherization and upgrading of electrical and plumbing facilities of residences are the priorities for . obtaining these grants . The required public hearing on the allocation (or reallocation) of Com- munity Block Grant funds will be held at 7 :00 P.M. prior to the Plan- ning Commission meeting to be held January 19 , 1981 . Mr. Bowerman left the meeting at 9 : 25 P.M. • The Administrative Assistant then reported on issues he anticipates will be brought before the Commission in the near future , including the return of the Domalik proposal , an addition for the Central Engineering site and the proposal from Ed Brown for properties on 33rd Avenue N.E. . He said the Fisher proposal for the Clark station on 33rd and Stinson has- not expired and all communications with the Clark company indicate their intention of going along with the rezoning request , although the necessary papers have not yet been signed. Mr. Berg said he will try to incorporate the extensive modifications to the sign ordinance the City Attorney has recommended before return- ing the document to them for finalapproval and agreed to include specific illustrations of how ordinance changes will better address signage problems which exist now. Mr. Jones noted the problems with getting sign ordinance conformance. for the Craig & Co. sign saying night time lighting agreements are not being kept for that operation. Mr. Berg said he had also noted the lighting is continued past the 8 : 00 P .M. deadline and then reported the Council has extended the agreement regarding the landscaping and fencing to May 1st. Motion by Mr. Jones and seconded by Mr. Bjorklund to request staff to research the signage which may be required for the St.. Anthony Court development and the legal ramifications of previous agreements related to that signage for the Hedlund PUD. • Motion carried unanimously.