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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes • December 19, 1995 Page 8 1 Chair Bergstrom stated the City is now trying to set a verifiable number or threshold for housing 2 issues. 3 Commissioner Gondorchin suggested promoting a spring clean-up, or sponsoring a lawn and 4 landscape contest as ideas to help beautify the neighborhoods. 5 Chair Bergstrom noted that the City is reluctant to move past sending notices, as then there is 6 mediation and court costs. 7 Commissioner Delmonico stated that the majority of the problem housing is rental property. He 8 stated that Minneapolis implemented a"eyes of the City"program where all City employees reported 9 code violations. 10 Commissioner Gondorchin inquired of the status of the Perino property. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated 11 the owner has obtained financing and has hired a contractor. Commissioner Gondorchin inquired 12 if there was any additional settlement from the City. Ms. Moore-Sykes replied she was unsure. She 13 stated the owner has proposed to do much of the work himself. Commissioner Franzese stated that most individuals do not want government involvement; they 4k want as few laws as possible. She suggested establishing laws as needed, then fining. 16 Commissioner Franzese stated she was happy to hear that services will be offered for youth and 17 senior groups. 18 Commissioner Franzese stated that school population has increased with preschool attendance. 19 Commissioner Franzese said that budget cuts are occurring in many school districts. 20 Commissioner Franzese inquired of the status of the American Monarch building. Ms.Moore-Sykes 21 stated she had no further information at this time, but stated there may be a concept review in the 22 future. 23 Commissioner Makowske stated he attended a telecommunications seminar on February 22nd, and 24 reported that the telecommunications act may change how public rights-of-way are-managed and 25 maintained. He stated the seminar suggested that rights-of-way should be leased to cable and 26 telecommunication companies,not used at no cost. He stated he is unaware how St. Anthony views 27 its rights-of-way or water tower space for antennas. Commissioner Makowske reviewed different 28 aspects from the seminar, including how a plan for rights-of-way should be handled and included 29 in the City's comprehensive plan, and a fee scheduled established. Chair Bergstrom noted that the New Brighton Chamber of Commerce conducted a survey on 10 business retention.