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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 23, 2005 Page 2 architectural history. She noted the idea of the history research of St. Anthony was initiated by Mayor Faust. 4 Ms. Campbell said she began to form a collection of photos, which are now organized by street 5 address or property type. She said one of the most valuable sources was a public meeting held in 6 May. She met the Fire Chief at that meeting, who showed her the history of the Fire 7 Department. She added that she took a tour of the city, attended a Lions Club luncheon, went to 8 historical societies and visited public libraries. She talked with Florence Marks who talked of 9 her work with the cemetery. She said she learned more information through several churches in 10 the city. Throughout the process she kept an eye out for photos that demonstrated the city's 11 history. A series of oral histories by the former librarian was found. The oral histories provided 12 insight into the lives of St. Anthony residents. She found that dances were held on weekends, 13 and kids swam in Silver Lake. A tape by Russell Paul in 1988 described life in St. Anthony. 14 The Salvation Army camp is one of the most identifiable locations in the City. It was important 15 to residents in the early part of the twentieth century. She said she gathered names of more 16 people that may be interested in giving further oral histories. She noted there is a stack of photos 17 of pictures of houses that have not yet been identified. She suggested forming a local historical 18 society and indicated she received calls from interested residents for such a society. She thanked 19 the residents for their support. 20 21 Councilmember Horst asked when residents will be able to see the exhibit. Ms. Campbell 22 explained it will be a month or so after sending the project to a framer. LT Mayor Faust noted the city was incorporated in 1945. We are near losing oral histories and 25 pointed out that Ms. Campbell was good at getting the oral histories. 26 27 VI. REPORTS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION, DON JENSEN, PRESENTING. 28 A. Consider Resolution 05 -063. re: Adopt Variance to city ordinance to allow grills on 29 balconies at 2401 — 2407 39th Avenue and 2510 — 2550 38th Avenue. 30 Item was removed at the request of the applicant. 31 32 B. Consider Resolution 05 -064. re: Adopt Variance to side yard setback to install an egress 33 window at 2909 30th Avenue. 34 Commissioner Jensen said six members were present at the last Planning Commission meeting 35 and all motions relating to this item were either all in favor or all against. He said that the 36 resident provided testimony as far as suggestions for fencing. There was testimony from the Fire 37 Marshall regarding the safety concerns. This is an area of the Code that needed to have some 38 changes. However, approval was unanimously recommended. He suggested the 39 Councilmembers read the report if they desired more detail. 40 41 Mayor Faust asked if the Fire Chief's concerns were related to falling in the egress window. 42 Commissioner Jensen answered the neighbor's concerns were related to falling in. The Fire 43 Chief s concerns were for safety and he didn't share that same concern of falling in. 44 Commissioner Jensen explained the egress window is planned for the west side of the house. The Zoning Ordinance does not allow egress windows in the side yard setback. The owners