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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes March 17, 1998 • Page 8 1 the first City to adopt such an ordinance. They are very pleased with the success and feel it has 2 helped maintain the housing stock in their community. 3 Commissioner Gondorchin expressed his approval of the concept and suggested that it be 4 implemented on a gradual scale. 5 Chair Bergstrom noted that his recollection of the charge which was given to the Planning 6 Commission was that the point of sale ordinance was a potential vehicle to implement to 7 maintain housing stock. He asked if there were other vehicles which would be as effective or 8 more effective or could be implemented along with this ordinance. 9 There was Commission consensus that stronger code enforcement was needed in the City. 10 Chair Bergstrom noted the point of sale ordinance was not a cure because houses in St. Anthony 11 do not sell that often. His vision of the ordinance was not long and complicated but rather would 12 specify who does what and when it was to be done and would point back to the requirements in 13 the housing codes. It would provide a valuable set of expectations to be done at a time when all 14 parties are motivated. He stated he would also like to see the City provide some type of low 15 interest loans to aid residents in making these types of improvements. He would also like an ii acknowledgment included that the City is interested in the preservation of the health and safety �j of the residents and in the protection of property values. 18 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she would obtain the St. Louis Park point of sale ordinance and develop 19 a draft which mirrors her perception of what the City wants and bring it back to the 20 Commissioners for revision and input. She will submit it to the City Attorney and also solicit 21 input from department heads of Public Works, Fire, Police, etc. She asked that Commissioners 22 contact her with any suggestions or ideas after reviewing the information provided in their 23 packets. 24 VIII. OTHER BUSINESS -None. 25 IX. COMMENTS. 26 Commissioner Gondorchin suggested Staff submit an outline to the Bulletin and Focus 27 Newspapers asking residents to submit their development plan of what they envision for the 28 south side to the City. 29 Commissioner Gondorchin questioned the correct name of Apache Plaza and when the pylon 30 sign would be removed. 31 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the shopping center will retain the name of Apache Plaza as that name 4 has wide recognition. Staff has been told that the sign will be removed and is still waiting. 33 Commissioner Gondorchin reported his attendance at a recent Parks Task Force meeting. At that