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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 19, 2005 Page 11 1 Ms. Moore-Sykes noted that one of the concerns stated had to do with the potential for 2 fire hazards if they allow dry plantings to close to a structure. She stated that she could 3 provide more information on this subject noting that some plantings require fire to help 4 with future growth patterns. She indicated that the ordinance does include a list of 5 plants considered to be undesirable adding that the list could be improved and clarified. 6 7 Chair Stromgren agreed and suggested that Staff compile information on the varieties 8 of prairie grasses. He suggested including an educational component for the Fire 9 Department. 10 11 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that Staff could begin putting together some of the language 12 and would also have the City Attorney review as they develop the draft. 13 14 10.2 Update on City Redevelopment Projects. 15 16 Ms. Moore-Sykes provided Commission with an update of the City redevelopment 17 projects. She stated that the most discussed project is Silver Lake Village noting that 18 an update would be included in the upcoming City newsletter. She stated that Wendy's 19 and Papa Murphy's are open and Wal-Mart had their grand opening in March. Cold 20 Stone Creamery and Vic's Hair Styling are expected to open in April. She stated that 21 City Staff and City Council members were invited to the Appleby's training session held 22 last Saturday for the cooks and wait staff. She stated that they had a great opening 23 noting that they incorporated pieces of St. Anthony history and exhibits within the 24 restaurant. 25 26 Chair Stromgren asked if there is an update on occupancy numbers for the housing in 27 the Silver Lake Project. Ms. Moore-Sykes explained that occupancy would be done in 28 stages with some scheduled to open this fall and others early next year. She stated 29 that the recruiting process for renters and buyers for the residential units was very 30 successful. She stated that several purchase agreements have been signed and 31 approximately twenty rental units have been leased. 32 33 10.3 Code Enforcement Report 34 35 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that the Fire Chief expressed his regrets for not being able to 36 attend tonight's meeting. She stated that the Fire Chief and Rick Lundeen, Official 37 Housing Code Staff member would be present at the May 17th Planning Commission 38 meeting to introduce themselves to the Commission and provide an update on the 39 Code Enforcement Report. 40 41 XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS 42 11.1 Land Use Planning Workshops 43 44 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that seats are still available. She stated that Commissioner 45 Galyon attended the Back to the Basics seminar in St. Paul and thought it was an 46 excellent seminar. Two staff members are also scheduled to attend this seminar. She