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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY i
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
June 19 , 1984
7 : 30 P .M.
1. Call to Order.
2 . Roll Call.
3. Minutes .
a. Planning Commission - May 15, 1984 .
4 . Designate Commission Representative to the Council Meeting on
June 26 , 1984 .
5 . Public Hearings .
a. 7 : 35 P .M. - Mike McGinn; subdivision without planning/variance
petition.
b . 7 : 45 P .M. - Mike Pribula; variance petition.
C. 8 : 00 P .M. - Ed Brown; variance petition.
6 . Unfinished Business .
a . St. Anthony Court Homeowners Association; sign variance request.
7 . New Business .
a. Elmwood Lutheran Church; request for mobile home for temporary
classroom facilities .
8 . Miscellaneous .
A. Concept Review - Eugene DeKanick, 3109 Wilson Street N.E. ;
variance request. i
b . Concept Review - Dale Broberg; bumper boat business .
C . Concept Review - Gary Dooner, 2920 Silver Lake Court,
variance request.
d. Concept Review - Walter Sentyr-z , Jr. , : 3316 Highcrest; variance.
request.
9 . Adjournment.
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
•-_-__-_- --___REQUEST-FOR PLANNING COW4ISSION ACTION
-R PLAN------------------TION
Date Submitted Type of Action Requested Agenda Item Number
June 15, 1984 Concept Review Public Hear i nqs-a
Date Action X Formal Action/Motion Title
Requested Informational
Other Variance and Lot Split-
June 19, 1984 Mike McGinn
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TO: St. Anthony Planning Commission
-FROM: Davi=d M. Ch.i 1 ds C i ty Manager
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SUIU4ARY DISCUSSION OF SUBJECT: This is a request to spl i t Lot 9, Block 4,:
Moun sview Acres or am rive) into two single family lots. The proposed lots
would be approximately 62.25' X 296 ' each and the existing house on the property
would be removed and two new single family homes would be built on the lots. Because
the Zoning Ordinance requires a lot width of 75 ' , a variance is required for the
narrower lots. No objections to the proposal have been received . As discussed last
month, a precedent exists in Moundsview Acres for this type of lot split.
ALTERNATIVES : Approve or deny.
RECO11,L'1ENDATION: Because I w i l l be purchasing the north lot resulting from the
split , I will not be making recommendation on this request .
ATTACIDIENTS :
X Plan X Application 'Form
� -Mailing, List Letters of Support/Objection
�— Notice of Hearing
CITY MANAGERRL'ssSee a REVIEW: COI. MENTS :
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~ Pate ; LJl1Nc V t::AJIT
Fee
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PETITION FOR VARIANCE/c UBOWISWA V)(I UX PLA-�-ttr•�-
Applicant: KKE Mr-C 1NN Phone :
Address : 4021 Foy-�Kivn Drive SS42-1
Status of applicant (owner , buyer, renter , agent , etc. ) : Q"ER
Legal description of property petitioned for variance : LOT 9 9WC.k 4
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S treet. address : �� 1 �� � DpvlE
Zoning district in which property is located : R- , Rv'\ua' 1p_
.2s 29 Cpo t S�uR� r
Peques t : SPUT LOT 9 NTO 2 LOTS PP �x , i
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_Minnesota .Statutes and City ordinances require that the following_, condi-
tions must be satisfied affirmatively . If the answer to a statement is
Yes , ;lease explain , using additional sheets .
Yes No
• 1 . Because of the particular physical surroundings ,
shape , or topographical conditions of the parcel
of land involved, the proposed variance would re-
lieve an undue hardship , as disti.n;uished from a
mere inconvenience snoulc: the applicable ordin-
ance be strictly enforced . X
2 . The purpose of the proposed variance is not based
exclusively upo:r. a desire to increase the value or
income potential of the parcel of land, but :•:ould
correct extrao_cinary circumstances applicable to
this property but not applicable to other property
in the vicinit ' or zoning district . K.
3 . The alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by
City ordinance and has not been created by any
persons presently having an interest in. the parcel
of land. X
Pursuant to Section 15 , Subd. 5 , of the City of St. Anthony Zonin Ordin-
ance, a variance shall not be granted for any use not permitted i the
zone in which a particular parcel lies .
• Signa ure of Applican
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Signature of caner other
t-han applicant)
'SAILING LIST - 4017 Fordham (?-Ic(-,inn) 6/84
Walter Bochna}: John White Richard Oertwich •
418-9th Avenue .N.E. 3404 Silver Lane 3408 Silver Lane
Minneapolis , MN 55413 St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421
Thomas Jarocz Stephan-' Luciw William I:nutson
3929 Shamrock Drive 3933 Shamrock Drive 4001 Shamrock Drive
St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony , M14 55421
Thomas Farenholz Jack Tuomi- Frank Haws
4009 Shamrock Drive 4013 Shamrock Drive 4017 Shamrock Drive
St. Anthony, Mid .55421 St. Anthony, 121 55421 St. Anthony , MN 55421
Terry Hoffman John Durand David Hannon
4021 Shamrock Drive 4025 Shamrock Drive 4029 Shamrock Drive
St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony , '14D1 55421 St. Anthony , ISN 55421
Robert Rapp Iiillar Jurgens Natalie Halstead •
3924 Fordham Drive 3926 Fordham Drive 3928 Fordham Drive
St. Anthony , MN 55421 St . Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony , PIN 55421
Wilbert Klemek -Daniel Dramer A. A. Reid
3929 Fordham Drive 4000 Fordham Drive 4001 Fordham Drive
St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421
Arvid Johnson Robert Vezina Keith Gordon
4008 Fordham Drive 4009 Fordham Drive 4016 Fordham Drive
St. Anthony , MN 55421 St . Anthony, Mil 55421 St. Anthony , MN 55421
Ted Dageford Monroe Hall Donald Powles .
4016 Fordham Drive 4020 Fordham Drive. 4024 Fordham Drive
St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, 'MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN. 55421
Richard Puffer David W. Anderson David Leaf
4025 Fordham Drive 4028 Fordham Drive 4033 Fordham Drive •
St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony , MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
NOTICE OF HEARING
SUBDIVISION WITHOUT PLATTING
VARIANCE PETITION
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that there will be a public hearing by the
- Planning Commission of the City of St. Anthony on Tuesday , June
19 , 1984 , at 7: 35 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall ,
3301 Silver Lake Road (enter northeast corner) for the purpose :
Consideration of a request from Mike McGinn, 4021 Fordham
Drive N. E. for:
1 . Subdivision without platting of Lot 9 , Block 4 , Mounds
View Acres , and described as 4017 Fordham Drive N.E.
into two (2) single family residential lots approximately
62 . 25 feet X 296 feet, in size and totalling 18 , 400
square feet each .
2 . A variance from the City code which requires a minimum
lot width of 75 feet.
Anyone wishing to be heard with reference to the above matter shall.
be heard at said time and place. Questions regarding this
matter shall be referred to the City Manager, 789-8881 .
David M. Childs
City Manager
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________________REQUEST_FOR PLANNING_COtU4ISSION_ACTION
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Date Submitted Type of Action Requested Agenda Item Number
June 15 , 1984 Concept Review Public Hear i ngs-b
Date Action X Formal Action/Motion Title
Requested Informational
q Other Request for Setback Vari -
ance - Mike Pribula ,
June 19, 1984
Roosevelt
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TO: St. Anthony Planning Commission
FROM: David M.. Ch.i, lds , City Manager
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SUMMARY DISCUSSION OF SUBJECT: The existing vacant lot at 3231 Roosevelt is
50' X 125' in -size. Mr. Pribula proposes to construct a 36' wide home on the
property , which would allow total setbacks of 14' where the requirement is for a
total side yard setback of 15' (both sides) . The one foot variance would allow the
house to be a standard construction size rather than specially redesigning the house.
Mr. Pribula owns the lot and intends to live in the home he builds on the lot. No
objections have been received on this request.
•
ALTERNATIVES : Approve, modify , or deny.
RECOIUIENDATION : For information purposes, Section 12 , Subd. 1 .2 (page 26) of the
Zoning Ordinance makes provisions for existing lots which do not meet provisions of
the Zoning Ordinance ( if centered , this request would be a 6'' variance for each side
yard) .
ATTACHMENTS :
X Plan X Application Form
X Mailing List Letters of Support/Objection
X Notice of Hearing
CITY MANAGER'S REVIEW: CiDt MENTS :
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Fee : -
R- . . . . $15 . 00
Other Other . . . . . . . $25 . 00)
• CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PETITION FOR VARIANCE
Applicant ; ,' /� �� ,: /�'� Phone M,
Address 73 C` .-�c C ' >l��'a %�� J�fV
Status of applicant (owner , buyer, renter , agent , etc. ) :1(�,
Legal description of property petitioned for variance :
Street address : .3/ - /fit, f. ;r
Zoning district in which property is located : .
P.equest : ri✓� i� � ( �7'�/�l ,�i .�- �' Y � nie= �c�_ �_ �� < � c N_ ( . 3� l.�:cci OzucE
Minnesota Statutes and City ordinances require that the following condi-
tions must be satisfied affirmatively. If the answer to a statement is
Yes , please explain , using additional sheets .
Yes No
• 1 . Because of the particular physical surroundings ,
shape , or topographical conditions of the parcel
of land involved, the proposed variance would re-
lieve an undue hardship , as distin:uished from a
mere inconvenience should the applicable ordin-
ance be strictiv enforced . Y
2 . The purpose of the proposed variance is not based
exclusively upon a desire to increase the value or
income potential of the parcel of land , but would
correct extraordinary circurlstances applicable to
this property but not applicable to other property
in the vicinity or zoning district .
3 . The alleged difficulty or hardship' is caused by
City ordinance and has not been created by any
persons presently having an interest in. the parcel
of land.
Pursuant to Section 15 , Subd. 5 , of the City of St. Anthony Zoning Ordin-
ance, a variance shall not be granted for any use not permitted in the
zone in which a particular parcel lies .
Signature of Applicant
Ny 15 Signature o o er
U U 1 ` than applicant)
NAILING LIST - 3231 Roosevelt (Pribula) 6/84
Ralph J. Baker Gary Danyo Douglas Kimble •
or Occupant or Occupant or Occupant
2412-33rd Ave. N.E. 2418-33rd Ave. N.E. 2420-33rd Ave. N.E.
St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony , MN 55418 St. Anthony , I1N 55418
MaryJo Antinozzi Clarence Albrecht Harry Rowe
or Occupant or Occupant or Occupant
2500-33rd Ave . N.E. 2503-33rd Ave . N.E. 2504-33rd Ave . N.E.
St. Anthony, l4N 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
Kenneth Gray Bob Berg Louis Wiemann
or Occupant or Occupant or Occupant
2508-33rd Ave . N.E. 2513-33rd Ave . N.E. 2518-33rd Ave . N.E..
St. Anthony ,, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MIN 55418 St. Anthony , 1424 55418
Leo Hertog, Jr. Orville Hauge Leo Hertog i.
or Occupant or Occupant 2604-33rd Ave. N.E.
2520-33rd Ave . N.E. 3300 Roosevelt Court N.E. St. Anthony-, MN 55418
St. Anthony, MN 55418 St . Anthony, Mil 55418 Re : 3246 Edward
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Henry Ruchty Lavonne Hickerson Dorothy Bos'che •
or Occupant or Occupant or Occupant
3246 Edward N.E. 3216 Roosevelt St. 3220 Roosevelt St.
St. Anthony, MN 55418 St . Anthony, MIT 55418 St. Anthony , MN 55418
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Robert Rivard William S . Edwards Clifford Peterson
or Occupant or Occupant or Occupant
3224 Roosevelt St. 3225 Roosevelt St. 2503 St. Anthony Rd.
St. Anthony, MI4 55418 St. Anthony, Ml 55418 St. Anthony, 2414 55418
Lee Seeley Stephen Pawlyshyn Robert Lohmar
or Occupant - or Occupant or Occupant
2508 St. Anthony Rd. 2511 St. Anthony Rd. 2512 St. Anthony Rd. I
St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, rill 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
Earl Oliver Richard J. Peterson John Hertog
or Occupant or Occupant or Occupant
2516 St. Anthony Road 2517 St. Anthony Road 2521 St. Anthony Rd.
St. Anthony, MN 55413 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St: Anthony, l4N 55418
Willard Kjeseth J. S. Domalik/Alfred Donald Archer
or Occupant Vijums or Occupant
2524 St. Anthony Rd. 3228 Roosevelt St. 3241 Stinson Blvd.
St. Anthony , 11IN 55418 St. Anthony, M4 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
Robert Koivula Iielen C. Percic
Dr Occupant or Occupant
3219 Stinson Blvd. 3245 Stinson Blvd.
St. Anthony , MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
NOTICE OF HEARING
VARIANCE PETITION
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that there will be a public hearing by the
Planning Commission of the City of St. Anthony on Tuesday, June
19 , 1984 , at 7: 45 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall , j
3301 Silver Lake Road' (enter northeast corner) for the purpose :
Consideration of a petition from Mike Pribula for a variance
to allow construction of a single family residence at 3231
Roosevelt Street N.E . The variance, if granted, would allow
side yard setbacks of 5 feet and 9 feet (14 feet total)
where a total of 15 feet are required by the City Zoning
Ordinance .
Anyone wishing to be heard with reference to the above matter
• shall be heard at said time and place . Questions regarding this
matter may be referred to the City Manager, 789-8881.
David M. Childs
City Manager
Publish: June 6 , 1984 .
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Date Submitted Type of Action Requested Agenda Item Number
June 15 , 1984 Concept Review public Hearings-c
Date Action X Formal Action/Motion Title
Requested Informational
Other Request for Setback Var i -
June 19, 1984 ante - Ed Brown - 2702
33rd Ave. N.E.
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TO: St. Anthony Planning Commission
FROM: David M. Childs, C-i ty_ .Manage r
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SUMMARY DISCUSSION OF SUBJECT: In reconstructing h i s home damaged in the April
26, 1984 tornado, Mr. Brown is requesting permission to locate the entry on his
home an additional two feet closer to Belden Drive. The existing setback is 14.2
feet and the new setback would be 12.2 feet. (Since it is a corner lot , a 30' side
yard is required. )
ALTERNATIVES : Approve, modify or deny.
RECOMv IENDATION: Recommend approval . Existing lot is narrow and does not allow
or any standard sized home (the lot is 42.2 feet wide. With a 5 ' west side setback
and a 30' east side setback, the house could only be 7.2 feet wide) .
ATTACHMENTS :
X Plan X Application Form
j( Mailing List { - ( ' Letters of Support/Objection
-� Notice of Hearing
CIT MANAGER'S REVIEW: COMMENTS :
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Fee : $15.00
R- 15 . 00
Other. . . . . . . $25 .00 )
• CITY OF ST . ANTHONY
PETITION FOR VARIANCE
Until home rebuilt
Applicant: Edwin A. and Alyce A. Brown Phone : 448-5129
Address : Until home rebuilt - 1317 Hillside Circle Chaska , MN 55318
Status of applicant (owner , buyer, renter , agent , etc . ) : Owner
Legal description of property petitioned for variance :
Lot 1 , Block 1 , Brown' s Terrace
Street address : 2702 - 33rd Avenue N.E .
Zoning district in which property is located : R-1
Request: See attached
Minnesota Statutes and City ordinances require that the following condi-
tions must be satisfied affirmatively. If the answer to a statement is
Yes , please explain , using additional sheets .
Yes No
• 1 . Because of the particular physical surroundings ,
shape , or topographical conditions of the parcel
of land involved, the proposed variance would re-
lieve an undue hardship , as distinguished from a
mere inconvenience should the applicable ordin-
ance be strictly enforced . X
2 . The purpose of the proposed variance is not based
exclusively upon a desire to increase the value or
income potential of the parcel of land, but would
correct extraordinary circumstances applicable to .
this property but not applicable to other property
in the vicinity or zoning district . X
3 . The alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by
City ordinance and has not been created by any
persons presently having an interest in the parcel
of land. X
Pursuant to Section 15 , Subd . 5 , of the City of St. Anthony Zoning Ordin-
ance, a variance shall not be granted for any use not permitted in the
zone in which a particular parcel lies .
• Si nature of Applicant
W ? 1 1 3 i�!r 31 1 0 D 1 `_5.0 U_ Signature of wner o er
than applicant)
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REQUEST
Request a variance to side-street building set-back guidelines,
such that when rebuilding tornado damaged house, lack of
proper entry space can be alleviated.
EXPLANATIONS
1 . Current house is already within side-street building
set-back guidelines, due to street being built many
years after house was built. •
2. Same as above.
3. Same as above.
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
NOTICE OF HEARING
VARIANCE PETITION
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN :
Notice is hereby given that there will be a public hea°ring by the
Planning Commission of the City of St. Anthony on Tuesday, June
19 , 1984 , at 8 :00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall ,
3301 Silver Lake Road (.enter northeast corner) for the purpose :
Consideration of a petition from Edwin and Alyce Brown,
2702 - 33rd Avenue N.E. for a variance from the setback
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance to allow reconstruction
of a single family residence to within 12 . 2 feet of the
property line on the Belden Drive side (30 feet required) .
(Current residence is 14 . 2 feet from property line , so
• additional variance is 2 feet . )
Anyone wishing to be heard with reference to the above matter shall
be heard at said time and place . Questions regarding this matter
may be referred to the City Manager, 789-8881 .
David M. Childs
City Manager I
Publish : June 6 , 1984 .
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PIAILING LIST - 272 - 33rd Avenue N. E. (Ed Brown) 6/84
Rick Johnson Eleanor Goodman Faith Methodist Church •
2582 Long Lake or Occupant 2708 - 33rd Ave . N.E .
St. Paul , MN 55113 2709 - 33rd Avenue N.E. St. Anthony , PIN 55418
St. Anthony, PIN 55418
Mrs . Thomas Clark David Taylor Vincent Ella
or Occupant or Occupant or Occupant
2608-33rd Avenue N.E. 2700-33rd Ave . I.I.E. 3300 Belden Drive
St. Anthony, PIN 55418 St. Anthony , PIPI - .55418 St. Anthony, PIN 55418
Scott Dovenmuehler O. M. Thompson Francis VonDell ,
or Occupant or Occupant or Occupant
3301 Belden Drive 3302 Belden Drive 3312 Belden Drive
St. Anthony, 1IN ' 55418 St. Anthony, 1.111 55418 St. Anthony, :IN 55418
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
• -----------------REQUEST FOR PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Date Submitted Type of Action Requested Agenda Item Number
June 15, 1984 Concept Review Unfinished Bus i ness-a
Date Action X Formal Action/Motion Title
Requested Informational
Other St. Anthony Court Associa-
June 19, 1984 tion Sign Variance
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TO: St. Anthony Planning Commission
FROM: David M: Childs, Ci=ty Manager
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SUM.r,1ARY DISCUSSION OF SUBJECT: The attached request is a continuation from an
earlier meeting. Concerns that I have include the request for two signs and the
proposed location. I recommend that a single two-sided sign on the existing berm
north of the main entrance would meet the intent of the ordinance and would adequately
identify the development.
OTHER ISSUE : Letters to Craig Morris about his sign have not been responded to
copies are attached) .
RECOM:TENDATION: I recommend separate actions on the townhouse signs and the
barbership, considering each on its own merit. Failure to respond from Mr. Morris
probably puts the ball back in our court and probably calls for Commission action
regarding the sign.
ATTACHMENTS :
X Plan Application Form
Mailing List X - Letters of Support/Objection
Notice of Hearing
CIVY MANAGER'S REVIEW: COkMENTS :
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Fee :
R- . . . . 1 . . . . , 15.E
Other . . . . . . . $25 . 00)
• CITY OF ST . ANTHONY
PETITION FOR VARIANCE
Applicant:C�l 61"L /JLU 'tIL Ass' fin,' Phone : Oe / �
Address :--J- / 1/ �i �VP Ak,-
Status of applicant (owner, buyer, renter , agent , etc. )
Legal description of property petitioned for variance : 0,U Ll
Street address : �`%!/ — �ilC�� / S, �YO� /A lf�
Zoning district in which property is located :
Request : VA FI'A.JCe vtas- 7�c PQ'-fi I S'r 'NS 5 �
C4 r'h G RA/l/I / o �e',4 � S,V c-' o IF- M 14 ,N Fz✓ 7
_Minnesota Statutes and City ordinances require that t?ie follo,:/ing condi-
tions must be satis`ied affirmatively . If the answer to a statement is
Yes , please explain , using additional sheets .
Yes No
• 1 . 3.ecause of the particular phvsical surroundings ,
shape , or topographical =ditions of the parcel
of land in:-eLved, the proposed variance would re-
lieve an undue rardship , as distinguished frcm a
mere incon!:enience should t`)e applicable ordin-
ance be s tr-Lc-_l%:- enforced .
2 . The purpose o` tile proposesOl variance is not based
exclusivelv °a::on a desire to increase the value or
income potential oT tr,e parcel of land , but would
correct extraordinary circurlstances applicable to
this property but not applicable to other property.•
in the vicinity- or zoning district .
3 . The alleged difficulty or hardship is caused b,,
City ordinance and has not been created by any
persons presently having an interest in. the parcel
of land.
Pursuant to Section 15 , Subd . 5 , of •the City of St . Anthony Zoning Ordin-
ance, a variance shall not be granted for any use not permitted in the
zone in which a particular parcel lies .
• � ' / Signatu�' of Applicant-
Signature of wner o _ er
than applicant)
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Ma y 21 , 1984
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Mr. David Childs
Manager
City of St. Anthony
3301 Silver Lake Road N.E.
Minneapolis , Minnesota 55418
Dear Mr. childs: Re: Variance Request
Identification Signs
St. Anthony Court
Attached hereto you will find sketches of the signs,
as prepared by the Pine Cone Nurseries.
The signs will be bermed to a height where the bottom
of the signs will be about 12 inches above the ground.
This will conceal the sign support braces . A suitable
area around the signs will be covered with plastic and
rocks. Shrubbery as shown will be planted to soften the
structures and to add color. The surface of the letters
will be painted black, with a brown background. u.e intend
to maintain attractive and well groomed sign areas.
This work will be done if the city approves the vari-
ance , as we are requesting. . fI
Please forward this material to the Planning Commission,
so they can study it before the June meeting of that commit-
tee.
Respectfully,
Chester K rumor G
President, St. Anthony Court homeowners Association
4005 Silver Lake Road
P1linneapolis , Minnesota 55421
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June 15, 934 Concept Review New Business-a
Other Elmwood Church, Request for
June 19, 1984 Mobile Home for Temporary
Classroom Facilities
TO : St . Anthony Planning Comr-nission
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Since our previous actions, the church has
decided to build the sanctuary on the north end of the church instead of the south '
as originally proposed. Until they can raise the money to do so, they are request-
ing placement of a 12' X 65/ mobile home on the north end to be used for temporary
classrooms for a period not to exceed J years' The neighbors have met with the
church and their letter is attached.
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Approve , mod fy , deny. |
sl�lr__ and properly tied down.
Mailing List Letters of Support/Objection
X Notice of Hearing
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• CITY OF ST . ANTHONY
PETITION FOR VARIANCE
Applicant: ELMWOOD LUTHERAN CHURCH Phone : (612) 788-9408
Address : 3615 CHELMSFORD ROAD N.E. , MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418
Status of applicant (owner, buyer, renter , agent , etc. ) :
Legal description of property petitioned for variance :
Street address : SAME AS ABOVE
zoning district in which property is located :
Request : PLACE MOBILE HOME ADJACENT TO NORTH OF PRESENT BBBUILDIONG TO BE USED FOR 5 SUNDAY
Minnesota
SCHOOL CLASSROOMS ONCE
City orRdinaEncesNTrequire thUatDthe tollowiO g. condi NOT TO
tions must be satisfied afirmatively . If the ar-swer to a statement is 3 YRS.
Yes , please explain , using additional sheets .
Yes No
• 1 . Because of the particular physical surroundings ,
shape , or topographical conditions of the parcel
of land involved, the proposed variance would re-
lieve an undue hardship , as distinguished from a
mere inconvenience snoulCi the applicable ordin-
ance be stricti,..- enforced .
2 . The purpose of the proposed variance is not based
exclusively upon a desire to increase the value or
income potential of the parcel of land , but would
correct extraordinarl circumstances applicable to
this property but not applicable to other property
in the vicinity- or zoning district .
3 . The alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by
City ordinance and has not been created by any
persons presently having an interest in. the parcel
of land.
Pursuant to Section 15 , Subd. 5 , of the City of St. Anthony Zoning Ordin-
ance, a variance shall not be granted for any use not permitted in the
zone in which a particular parcel lies .
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than applicant)
• (2) . YES. After much discussion with neighbors and the St. Anthony Planning
and City Council, we plan to build on the north end of our building - an
upper level Sanctuary and a lower level classroom area. We had a congrega-
tional proposal, that was afirmative, to go ahead with construction as soon
as we have raised an additional $95,000. This could happen within one year
or possibly two years.
In the mean time, we do not have adequate room for the large number of
children in our Bible classes.
We have purchased a 12' x 65' mobile home on conditions we obtain a
temporary permit for 2-3 years to take care of our problem until we have
our building ready. We would hook up with the city, gas and electricity,
and place the mobile home approximately 10' from our building to the north.
This would allow only a few feet to be seen by neighbors on the south,
closest to the church.
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
NOTICE OF HEAPING
VARIANCE PETITION
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that there will be a public hearing by the
Planning Commission of the City of St. Anthony on Tuesday , June
19 , 1984 , at 8 : 15 P .M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall,
3301 Silver Lake Road (enter northeast corner) for the purpose :
Consideration of a petition from Elmwood Lutheran Church,
3615 Chelmsford, to allow temporary placement (not to exceed
3 years) of a 12 foot Y 65 foot mobile home directly north of
the existing church. The applicant proposes to use the mobile
home for Sunday school classes until an addition to the
• church can be built .
Anyone wishing to be heard with reference to the above matter
shall be heard at said time and place. Questions regarding this
matter may be referred to the City Manager, 789-8881 .
David M. Childs
City Manager
Publish: June 6 , 1984 .
The Neighbor Group
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ERLING M. WEIR RG
3409-36 Ave. N.E.
Mpls., Minn. 55418
May ;e4, 1984
Pastor Joseph Valt ? nson
Elmwood Lutheran Chruch
St . Anthony
Minnesota, 554&8
Dear Sir :
You vi9lted with me, I think, on Thursday, May 17, 19842
about the current building plans of your chruch. I thank you
for calling on me... to-di.cuss tt-_e building goals of your chruch.
I have discussed with the neighbors on ,,he east end of
36 Ave . NE and with, Mr . Hastay on Chelmsford Road your in- •
tentions to c.nstruct a temporary building on the north si::e
of your present structure. the neighbors approve this action.
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Our group would appreciate receiving from you an a . pearancc i
sketch or draw_ng of the temporary structure , when it would be
available.
In our Dre-vi2,19 discussions in 1983 about the chruch
property impro%emen± a , I report tLat the owners of lots
2-3-4 and 5 are awaiting a proposal from the chruch as to
the landscaping of the ' slope' and correction of the dra nacre
problem. The chruch and the neighbors , as I remember, do
wish to move away from the task of cutti- g grass on the slope .
To cut the grass on the slope is a tough job and hazardous
for each of us .
We request, aat your earliest convenience, a dialogue
on this latter subject.
Sir cerely,
Erling. M iveiberg(
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MAILING LIST - 3615 Chelmsford (Elmwood 'Luthe,ran Church) 6/84
Scool District ;;282 Robert P. Hastay , Jr. Barbara Johnson/
3303- 33rd Ave . N.E. 3404 - 37th Ave . N.E. Stanley Horowicki
St. Anthony , MN 55418 St. Anthony , MN 55418 : 3645 Chelmsford Rd.
St. Anthony , MN 55418
David C. Hastay Ken Cooper K. C. Zimmerman
3635 Chelmsford Rd. 3309-36th Ave. N. E. 3313-36th Ave . N.E.
St. Anthony , MN 55418 St. Anthony , MN 55418 St. Anthony , MN 55418
Edwin Siggelkow Daniel S. Ryan Leonard J. Casanova d'
3317-36th Ave. N.E. 3321-36th Ave. N.E. 3312-36th Ave. N.E.
St. Anthony, f111 55418 St. Anthony , 1114 - 55418 St. Anthony, MN . 55418 e!
C. A. Peterson/Giorgio Donald D. Wethe Joseph 11. Malrick
Cherubini 3320-36th Ave . N.E . 3309 Wendhurst
3316-36th Ave . N.E . St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
St. Anthony, MN 55418
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D V. Lundgren G. Heideman/FI. Leshinsky William O. Bray
3 Wendhurst 3321 Wendhurst 3308 Wendhurst I
St. Anthony , MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony , Mil 55418
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Kenneth Jensen John E. Croft John A . Commers 'I
3312 Wendhurst 3316 ;dendhurst 3320 Wendhurst
St. Anthony , MN 55418 St'. Anthony , PIN 55418 St. Anthony , MN 55418
George H . Wagner George Jaroscak Roger Collins
3317 Edgemere 3321 Edgemere 3308 Edgemere
St. Anthony , 1111 55413 St . Anthony , PIN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
Goerge A. Larson Robert N. Berg William F. Farhet, Jr.
3312 Edgemere 3316 -'Edgemere 3320 Edgemere
St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
Wanda 11. Suhr Charlette T. Jastremski Ellen I . Kruger
35 4 Chelmsford 3400-36th Ave. N.E. 3404-36th Ave . N.E.
S Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, Mr1 55418 St. Anthony , MN 55418 J
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MAILING LIST - 3615 Chelmsford (Elmwood Lutheran) continued 6/84
Richard E. Muenchow tiary Jo Behl Harley Turner
3408-36th Ave . N.E. 3412-36th Ave . N. E. 3500-36th Ave . N.E .
St. Anthony , MN 55418 St. Anthony , Mid 55418 St. Anthony, TIN 55418
Doris M. Meyers George A. Christenson Warren R. Stockton
Royal Oaks Realty 3508-36th Ave.' N.E. 3512-36th Ave. N.E.
1331 Wyncrest Ct. St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 t
St. Paul, MN 55112 '
Chester J. Gromek Harry A. Osterberg Richard N. Carlson
3600-36th Ave. N.E. 3604-36th Ave.- N.E. 3509 Maplewood Drive
St. Anthony , PRAT 55418 St . Anthony, M11 55418 St. Anthony , IIN 55418
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Robert G. LaForce. Arnold Schmalzbauer Laverne. L. Greely
3507 Maplewood 3505 Maplewood 3419 Maplewood �
St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
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T. M. Hitchcock Anthony J. Zoia Dale C. Gunderson •
3415 Maplewood 11 Evergreen Lane 3525 Chelmsford Rd.
Minneapolis , MN 55418 North Oaks , MN 55110 Minneapolis , MN 55418
John L. Melland Michael Schroeder Erling tI. :•7ei►oerg r
3401-36th Ave . N.E. 3405-36th Ave . N.E. 3409-36th Ave . N.E . E
St . Anthony , MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony , MN 55418 f
Francis Loreno Lawrence J. Antczak Donald E. Esau
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3413-36th Ave . N.E. 3501-36th Ave. N.E. 3505-36th Ave. N.E. I
St. Anthony ; MN 55418 St. Anthony, M11 55418 St. Anthony , MN 55418 i
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REQUEST FOP. 1 LANs lING COMMISSiOCS ACT'LO�I
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Date Submitted Type of Action Requested Agenda Item Number
X Concept Review
June 15, 1 Formal Action/Motion Miscellaneous-a
Date Action n title
Requested Informational
Other Eugene DeKan i ck, 3109
June 19, 1984 Wilson Street N.E.
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TO: St . Anthony Planning Commission
FROM: Dav id M. Chi=l ds , City Manager
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SUM14ARY DISCUSSION OF SUBJECT: Mr. DeKan i ck proposes an addition on the south
side of his home at 3109 Wilson Street N. E. The resulting separation between the
house and the neibhbor would be 10 feet. The next door neighbor is aware of the
proposal and strongly objects.
ALTERNATIVES :
RECOi`t'4E^dDATION : Per Commission.
ATTACHMENTS :
X Plan X Application Form
Mailing List Letters of Support/Objection
Notice of Hearing
CITY MANAGER' S REVIEW: COMh1ENTS :
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Other . . . . . . . $25 .00)
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PETITION FOR VARIANCE r
Applicant: Tf u c��� r 1 ��_�ra in c,<< Phone :
Address : ,3
Status of applicant owner buyer, renter , agent , etc. ) :
Legal description of property petitioned for variance :
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Street address : 3 rCj j `ca n� 5+ ,
Zoning district in which property is located :
Request :
Minnesota Statutes and ity ordinances require that the following condi-
tions r-.ust be satisfied aifirmatiN.,,ely . If the answer to a statement is
Yes , please explain , using additional sheets .
Yes No
• 1 . Secause of the particular physical surroundings ,
shape , or topcaraphical conditions of the parcel
of land involved, the -D=)osed variance would re-
lieve an undue hardship , as distin,(uis:-ed from a
mere inconvenience should _;e applicable orciin-
arse be strict-,.- enforced: .
2 . The purpose of the or000sed variance is not based
e::clusively upon a desire to increase the value or
income pote,.tial of the parcel of land? , but would
correct extraordinary circuristances applicable to
this property but not applicable to other property
in the vicinity or zoning district .
3 . The alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by
City ordinance and has not been created by any
persons presently having an interest in the parcel N
of land.
Pursuant to Section 15 , Subd. 5 , of the City of St. Anthony Zoning Ordin-
ance, a variance shall not be granted for any use not permitted in the
zone in which a particular parcel lies .
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CITY OF' ST. ANTf,ONY
REQUEST FOR PLANNING COP'U,1ISSION ACTION
Date Submitted Type of Action Requested Agenda Item Number
X Concept Review
June 15, 1984 Miscellaneous-b
Date Action Formal Action/Motion Title
Requested Informational
Other Dale Broberg-Bumper Boats
June 19, 1984
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TO: St. Anthony Planning Commission
FROM : David M. Childs, City Manager
SUi U•IARY DISCUSSION OF SUBJECT: Dale Broberg would like to start a business called
Bumper Boats. The Zoning Ordinance does not seem to allow such a business (or
at least gives no direction) , so Mr. Broberg would like your feelings and if positive,
would like direction regarding required parking , which is also not addressed in the
Ordinance.
AL'=ER_: T IVES.:
RECOi•L'IEND?.TI0N: Per Commission.
ATTACHML\TS :
XPlan, Photos Application Form
Mailing List X Letters of Support/Objection
Notice of Hearing
CITY MANAGER' S REVIEW: CWMiENTS :
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CITY OF' ST. ANTHONY
REQUEST FO[? PL.ALIfJING COMMISSION ACTION
Date Submitted Type of Action Requested Agenda Item Number
June 15, 1984 X Concept Review
Formal Action/Motion Miscellaneous-c
Date Action Informational Title
Requested
Other Gary Dooner, Silver Lake
June 19, 1984 Court-Front and Side Yard
Variance.
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TO: St. Anthony Planning Commission
FROM: David M. Childs , City Manager
SU,"UTARY DISCUSSION OF SUBJECT: Mr. Dooner plans additions as shown on the
attached plan. He would need a front yard variance of 10' (30' required and he is
proposing 20' ) . He also needs a 15 ' side yard variance since he proposes to come
within 15' of the Silver Lake Road right-of-way (30' setback required) .
RECO'i'IE?:D .TIO` : Per Commission.
ATTACILMENTS :
X Plan and Existing Property Survey Application Form
Mailing List Letters of Support/Objection
Notice of Hearing
CITOK MANAGER' S REVIEW: COMMENTS :
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Certificate of Survey for LIN DA DOONER
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LOT 1 , BLOCK 3 , HARSTAD 2ND ADDMON
BEARNGS 5"OWki ARE ASSUMED
Wb3EC'T TO EASEHE�475 RECORDED OR UNRECORDED
I hereby certify that th-1 -1 - flue and correct ep,ostrniation of a %ur,.y of the boundurses of the above
d:sc,ibed land, and of the locat.a" 0 f alt bueldings, thereon, and all visible encroachments, if any, from or on
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Date Submitted Type of Action Requested Agenda Item oiumber
June 15, 1934 X Concept Review Miscellaneous-d
Date Action Formal Action/Motion .Title
Requested Informational
Other Walter Sentyrz - 3316
June 19, 1984 Highcrest , Side Yard
Variance
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TO : St . Anthony Planning Commission
FROM : David M. Childs , City Manager
SU-NU4AP.Y DISCUSSION OF SUBJECT: The Sentyrz ' s propose to build a 62 ' home on a 75
foot vacant lot on Highcrest just north of 33rd. Total setback on side yards is
15' and they propose a total of 13' . Based on our discussions , they have cut the
home from 64' down to 62 ' , but don' t wish to reduce it further and therefore request
a concept review for a variance.
a =R�4A'IVES .
RF.COI-rlE-:DATION : Per Commission.
ATTACHIMENTS :
X Photos x Application Form
Mailing List _x Letters of Support/Objection
Notice of Hearing
CITY MANAGER'S REVIEW.: COt-IMENTS
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Fee . ;
R- . . . . . . . . . 15 . 00
Other. . . . . . . $25 . 00)
CITY OF ST . ANTHONY
PETITION FOR VARIANCE
Applicant :
Address:
Status of applicant (owner, buyer, renter , agent , etc. ) :
Legal description of property petitioned for variance :
Street address : .
Zoning district in which property is• located :
Request :
Minnesota Statutes and City ordinances require that the following condi-
tions must be satisfied affirmatively . If the answer to a statement is
. . _ Yes , please explain , using additional sheets .
Yes No
01 . Because of the particular physical surroundings,
shape , or topographical conditions of the parcel
of land involved, the proposed variance would re-
lieve an undue hardship, as distinguished from a
mere inconvenience should the applicable ordin-
ance be strictly enforced . 4
2 . The purpose of the proposed variance is not based
exclusively upon a desire to increase the value or
income potential of the parcel of land, but would
correct extraordinary circumstances applicable to
this property but not applicable to other property
in the vicinity or zoning district .
3 . The alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by
City ordinance and has not been created by any
persons presently having an interest in the parcel
of land.
Pursuant to Section 15 , Subd. 5 , of - the City' of St. Anthony Zoning Ordin-
ance, a variance shall not be granted for any use not permitted in the
. zone in which a particular parcel lies .
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Signature of wner o er
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Walter B Sentyrz Jr
2600 California St NE
Mpls. Mn 55418
St. Anthony City Planning
City Hall St Anthony, Mn
Re: 33xx Highcrest, St Anthony, Mn.
Gentlemen:
We respectfully submit a request for a lot variance. The variance we
ask is 2 ft. Our lot is 75 ft. , the proposed house is 62 ft. The south-
ern neighbor is approximately 19 ft. from our lot. The northern neighbor
is approximately 14 feet from our lot line.
Placing our home equidistant from the North and South boundaries would
leave 25.5 ft. between houses to the south. The northern bornmdaries would
leave 20.5 ft..
We believe the quality of design would be an asset to St. Anthony Village.
14e also believe the house blends nicely into the present neighborhood.
Incidently, the proposed house design won three Reggie Awards for excellence
in the 1982 St. Paul and Mpls. Parade of Homes. Our construction techniques
would copy the winning design.
Sincerely,
Mr. & Mrs. Walter B Sentyrz Jr.
2600 California St. N.E. Mpls.
788-0964 or wk 781-3484
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
• May 15, 1984
1 The meeting was called order by Chairman Zawislak, having been. delayed until the
2 school board election polls had closed.
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4 Present for roll call : Zawislak, Franzese, Bjorklund, Bowerman and Hansen.
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6 Absent: Wagner and Jones (arrived at 8:05 p.m. )
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8 Also present: David Childs, City Manager.
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10 Motion by Commissioner Bjorklund and seconded by Commissioner Franzese to approve
11 as submitted the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held April 17, 1984.
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13 Motion carried unanimously.
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15 Mr. Hansen will report the May 15 Commission minutes to the Council at their
16 May 22 meeting.
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18 The Chairman explained the procedure which would be followed in conducting the
• 19 public hearings scheduled for that evening.
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21 At 8:01 p.m. he opened the public hearing on the request from KFC, Inc. for a
22 conditional use permit which would allow them to remodel their existing Kentucky
23 Fried Chicken Restaurant at 2520 Kenzie Terrace, as proposed, including the
24 addition' of a 7 foot by 16 foot 8 inch vestibule on the front and to move the
25 six parking stalls to the rear of the building back to the property line which
26 would eliminate the 20 foot grassy strip now located in that area.
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28 Chairman Zawislak read the notice of the hearing which had gone out to all
29 adjacent property owners within 250 feet of the subject property and the Manager
30 said he had received no calls or letters in response to the notice. No one
31 present reported failure to receive the notice or objected to its content.
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33 In his May 11 memorandum, Mr. Childs had explained that a conditional permit was
34 necessary for the expansion because the restaurant is within 250 feet of a
35 residential zone or structure. He said the proposed parking. changes would not
36 be in conformance with the City Ordinance which requires a 20 foot setback from
37 the property line. However, the 15 parking spaces proposed would meet the
38 ordinance requirements for a restaurant which seats 24. The Manager said he
39 had not researched the original permit for the restaurant and wasn't certain
40 whether a variance would be necessary for the proposed parking changes.
41
42 Jurij Ozga., Construction Supervisor for the KFC National Management Company, and
43 a man he identified as the KFC area manager, .were present and Mr. Ozga told the
44 Commission memebers KFC is upgrading all its restaurants in much the same manner -
45 as proposed for the St. Anthony facilities. The construction supervisor told of
46 the improvement which would be made which he anticipates. would make the restaurant
47 more efficient and aesthetically pleasing than it is at the present. He told'
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• 1 Commissioner Bjorklund other KFC restaurants with a seating of 40 would normally
2 have between 16 to 20 parking spaces provided. Because they just lease the land,
3 Mr. Ozga said he wasn't sure whether there was any provision for shared parking
4 spaces in the center.
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6 Glen Gavick, 2605 Lowry Avenue N.E., whose property abuts the grassy strip which
7 separates his side yard and the existing parking area indicated he would strongly
8 oppose the removal of that strip and "putting cars almost into my front room".
9 He told of the problems he experiences now with, parked cars with radios blasting f
10 and of the litter from the restaurant which blows onto his lawn. He said the
11 restaurant was there when he built his home, but wouldn't want the parking any
12 closer than it is now.
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14 Mr. Gavick said he had come not to make trouble for the restaurant owners, but
15 just to see if something couldn't be worked out to reduce the annoyances he
16 experiences. He .showed on the blackboard just where his house was situated in
17 relation to the restaurant and told the Commissioners that he had put in the
18 fence and shrubbery which partially shield his home from the restaurant activities.
19 The homeowner indicated he had mowed the grass strip for the last seven years and
20 intended to continue to do so in the future.
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22 Mr. Ozga responded by saying the restaurant owners were most anxious to have a
23 good relationship with the neighbors and would be willing to leave the green
24 strip and modify their parking plans,- if necessary. He also said KFC .would be
25 cleaning up the restaurant grounds and would be putting up a fence to protect
26 the neighbor's properties. Mr. Gavick responded by saying, "Sounds good to me".
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28 The hearing was closed at 8:25 p.m. for Commission consideration of a recommenda-
29 tion to the Council.
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31 It was noted that other neighbors had consistently parked their family vehicles
32 on the restaurant property and a fence might free up that space for restaurant
33 parking. Mr. Ozga told Commissioner Franzese the yard light indicated on the
34 site plans would be directed downward and would not illuminate the adjacent
35 properties and are on an automatic timer.
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37 Motion by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner Bowerman to recommend
38 the Council grant a conditional use permit to KFC, Inc. which would allow them
39 to make the exterior and landscaping improvements, including the addition of a
40 7 foot by 16 foot, 8 inch front vestibule to their existing restaurant as proposed
41 in the site and landscaping plans presented at the May 15, 1984 hearing on their
42 proposal , contingent upon their constructing a substantial , opaque 5 or 6 foot
---4-3 fence-a-1-ong—the -east—boundar-y—of—their—proper-ty—and_a-l.ong_the_r-ear l.ot_l i ne to_
44 connect with..an existing fence in the rear and to the rear of their building.
45 The Commission further directs that the permit should be made contingent upon
46 the information staff is able to research regarding a possible parking variance
47 when the building was originally approved and the approval of the construction
4 8 P lans by the land owner of the shopping center where the restaurant is located.
49
50 In recommending approval of the permit the Commission finds that:
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52 1. Granting the permit would reduce the existing nuisance to the adjacent single
53 family properties -in- the forms of noise, litter, view and casual parking.
'54
'55 2. No opposition was expressed to the motion, as developed, from the adjacent
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• 1 neighbor or any one else.
2
3 Motion carried unanimously.
4
5 At 8:40 p.m. , the Chairman opened the public hearin on the request to rezone
6 the property at 3631 Harding Street N.E., from R-1 ?single family residence) to
7 R-2 (two family residence) and for the lot size and width variances necessary
8 to construct the proposed duplex on that site. He read the notice of the
9 hearing which had gone out to all property owners within 350 feet of the subject
10 property and none of the 14 persons present reported failure to receive the
11 notice or objected to its content. The Manager indicated he had received only
12 two calls related to the proposal , both in opposition.
13
14 The Commission had, at their last meeting, unanimously given conceptual approval
15 to the Krueger proposal subject to the approval of the neighbors, perceiving
16' that the proposed structure had been so well designed that it would be hard to
17 distinguish from other single family dwellings and it would be built next to
18 another duplex.
19
20 In his May 11 memorandum, the Manager had reiterated that, in addition to
21 rezoning the property a variance would be required, since the lot is 10,400
22 square feet where the Ordinance requires 12,000 square feet, and is only 80
23 feet wide, where a width of 85 is required. He had also informed the Commission
24 that the adjacent property owner, Harvey Herzog, 3627 Harding Street N.E. had
25 changed his mind about the proposal , which he now opposes.
26
0 7 The eight people who spoke all indicated they were opposed to rezoning the
28 Krueger property for rental property, primarily because of the bad experiences
29 they had with the tenants and .maintenance of a duplex in the neighborhood.
30 They told various stories of problems with the large number of* cars parked
31 outside the duplex all the time, the transient tenants who showed little
32 consideration for the neighbors in their living habits which made the residence
33 a general nuisance for the neighborhood, and downgraded the property of the
34 other residents.
35
36 Mae Gerard, 3621 Harding Street N.E., said when she had complained about the
37 uncut grass she had been told by the City it had to be ten inches tall before
38 they would do anything about it. She and Carl Jarva, 3632 Harding Street N.E.,
39 questioned why, if the zoning was wrong, the request had gotten to the point of
40 a public hearing. They were told every property owner has the right to make a
41 zoning proposal and the hearing that evening was the second step in that process
42 which had been set up in the Zoning Ordinance. When Mr. Jarva asked why Mr.
43—Spellman-'-s-request for-a-duplex-a-few years--ago-had-gone-no-further—than-the --
44 concept review, Commissioner Jones told him that, when that applicant for
45 rezoning realized there would be so much neighbor resistance, he had decided
46 not to pursue the matter further, since to do so, would involve the payment of
47 an application fee for the public hearing which, in this instance, Mr. Krueger
48 had paid in advance of this hearing.
49
50- Rick 'Werenicz, 3610 Harding Street N.E., told Mr: Childs the reason he had gotten
51 so few calls about the proposal had been because Mr. Werenicz had -canvassed the
9 52 neighborhood and secured 80 signatures on a petition-which ".strongly opposed the
53-- rezoning- proposal ", which he: then read to the Commission. -Those signatures
54 represented 56 households along Belden, Coolidge, Edwards, and Harding -and Mr.
55 Werenicz*said, only four of -the 60 he contacted had indicated they would .be in
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• 1 favor of the proposal . He also indicated most of those opposing the rezoning
2 were especially concerned about the use of the property in the event the pastor
3 is transferred, which could very easily happen.
4
5 Mrs. H. McHugh, 3640 Coolidge Street N.E., said she owns rental property and
6 her experience has been that the tenants ruin the property. She said she is
7 opposed to any type of rental property in St. Anthony. Her sentiments were
8 shared by Jim Manci-no, 3626 Harding Street N.E., who said, "tenants are never
9 the same as home owners".
10
11 Commissioner Hansen responded by saying the issue before the Commission should
12 not be renters versus private property owners, but rather, whether or not to
.13 rezone the Krueger property as requested. He said the same problems with
14 renters are present when single family homes are rented out in the City and the
15 Chairman commented- that he knows a few home owners who are poor neighbors as
16 well . Commissioner Franzese indicated that she perceived an empty lot would
17 not be an enhancement to the neighborhood either.
18
19 When Elmer Beerman, 3622 Coolidge Street N.E., asked just what control the City
20 had over the conversion of single family property into double occupancy, the .
21 Manager said the Ordinance provides for relatives living with families without
22 rezoning, as long as separate cooking facilities are not installed. He also
23 said because of the civil rights issues involved, the ordinance had been
24 rewritten to recognize up to six individuals living in a dwelling as constituting
25 a family.
26
27 The hearing was closed at 9:10 p.m.
28
29 The general consensus of the Commission members was that the neighbor's were
30 not so much opposed to a duplex per se but that their opposition stemmed from
31 their unhappiness with the manner in which another duplex in that neighborhood
32 is maintained and the type of tenants which have come and gone there over the
33 years. Commissioner Jones disputed the impression that all duplexes are
34 maintained so poorly, pointing to several examples in the same area which he
35 believes refute that claim. He suggested the neighbors should report any
36 maintenance, parking, or noise violations to Mr. Childs who is "very accessible",
37 and to the Mayor or Council members who the Commissioner said, are always happy
38 to hear from their constituents. He complimented those present for their
39 vigilance of what is happening in their neighborhood and said it is a rare
40 occurence to have residents avail themselves of their privilege to affect City
41 decisions. The Commissioner said, without their opposition, he perceives the
42 proposal would probably have gone to the Council with the Commission's
-- -43--r_ecommendati.on_for approval-,_since they_ had encouraged the applicant to seek
44 a public hearing because his proposal had impressed them so favorably before
45 they knew the neighbors would be opposed to it. Commissioner Bjorklund urged
46 those present to continue that vigilance by attending the May 22 Council meeting
47 where, he said, it is possible that the Council would reverse the Commission
48 recommendation of denial . The Manager indicated that he rather expected the
49 application would be withdrawn once Mr. Krueger learns of the opposition and
50 he promised to let the neighbors know if that should happen.
51
52 Commissioner Franzese said- she was prepared to vote for a recommendation of
5 3 denial but was nevertheless sorry the bad experience with another duplex had
54 prompted so much opposition to this proposal which she personally believes,
55 would have produced a well designed home which could have been aesthetically
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• 1 pleasing to the rest of the neighborhood.
2
3 Motion by Commissioner Bjorklund and seconded by Commissioner Jones to recommend
4 Council denial of the request from Howard Krueger for rezoning his property at
5 3631 Harding Street N.E., from- R-1 (single family dwelling) to R-2 (two family
6 dwelling) and the accompanying lot size frontage variances, finding that:
7
8 1. There was major and significant opposition to the proposal from the
9 neighbors during the May 15, 1984 hearing which was reflected in the petition
l0 of opposition signed by 80 persons from that area.
11
.12 2. The rezoning would be contrary to the City's land use plans for that
13 neighborhood.
14
15 Before the vote was taken, Commissioner Bowerman suggested it might be advisable
16 to refer to the lot size deficiencies to which Commissioner Jones responded that
17 he could not accept that friendly amendment because, even if the lot met all
18 zoning requirements, in the face of all the opposition demonstrated that evening,
19 he would have voted against the request. Commissioner Bowerman withdrew his
20 amendment suggestion.
21
22 Motion carried unanimously.
23
24 The meeting was recessed at 9:15 p.m. and reconvened at 9:20 p.m., for the public
25 hearing for a variance to the Fence Ordinance which would permit Ken Heibel to
26 construct an 8 foot 1 inch by 4 inch cedar board fence on his property at 3341 .
27 Skycroft Circle.
28
29 Commissioner Bjorklund had left the meeting during the recess.
30
31 In his May 11 memorandum to the Commission on the proposal , Mr. Childs had
32 indicated he would recommend approval of the fence variance as requested, but
33 indicated he would have some 'reservations about allowing the "ornamental"
34 rafters closer than 3 feet from the property line. No objections had been
35 received from the neighbors and Mike Heibel who represented his father at the
36 hearing, indicated the next door neighbor, Maurice Hugill , 3337 Skycroft Circle
37 had voiced no objections to the plan when it was presented to him. He said Mr.
38 Hugill 's garage abuts the fence which divides his property from the Heibel 's
39 and there are no living areas on that side.
40
4 1 No other person was present to speak for or against the proposal and Mike Heibel
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42 said his family had no intention of making a roof out of the rafters, but rather,
-- -- 4-3--p--l.anned_to_keep_them_open-_f_or—hang ing_plant.s,_etc_.___It_w.as_al_so determined that
44 the grade elevations on the Heibel property were lower than the neighbors' so
45 an eight foot fence would not look strange where proposed. Commissioner Jones
46 indicated his first impression had been that the fence would be constructed
47 right under the eaves of the house, but having been assured the eaves would be
48 at least two feet higher, concluded that an eight foot fence would probably
49 provide a better balance in appearance than one, two feet shorter. Commissioner
5o Hansen said he agreed, adding that, if the stringers area allowed, the six foot
5 1 fence would probably be much more objectionable.
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53 Commissioner Franzese was, told that, although the same application forms are
54 used. for fence variances as are used for .other variances, the criteria are not
55 the. same as for zoning variances.
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1 The hearing was closed at 9:50 p.m. (estimated)
2
3 Motion by Commissioner Bowerman and seconded by Commissioner Hansen to
4 recommend to the City Council that they permit Kerr Heibel to construct the
5 8 foot fence with an open rafter attachment to his house, as he had proposed,
6 on his property at 3341 Skycroft Circle, recognizing that a two foot variance
7 to the Fence Ordinance requirements would be necessary, but also recommending
8 that the approval be made contingent upon the rafters being not .less than 24
9 inches on center and that they never be covered in such a manner as to constitute
10 a roof or shelter.
11
12 Motion carried unanimously.
13
14 The Commission members gave conceptual approval to the request from Mike
15 McGinn, 4021 Fordham Drive, that he be able to split the 124.5 X 295.9 foot
16 lot at 4017 Fordham Drive he had just purchased into two single family lots
17 each 62.25 X 295.9 feet, even though the frontages would be less than the 75
18 feet required by the Zoning Ordinance. They based their decision on the
19 precedent which had been set for other 62 foot wide lots in the same area as
20 pointed out in the May 11 memorandum from Mr. Childs; on the type of homes which
21 would be built and on the fact that no one in the neighborhood had opposed the
22 project when Mr. McGinn had canvassed the neighborhood.
23
24 Commissioner Jones indicated because of the past history of vandalism and
25 problems which resulted in the City police being called to the Equinox
26 Apartment complexes oftener than normal , he was recommending the City Ordinance
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27 be modified to require double stalled garages for any future apartment complex
28 garage construction. The amendment was tailored to give the City the right to
29 demand that the Equinox garages be rebuilt in a manner which would provide
30 greater security and cut down on the number of police calls which the Commissioner
31 believes are a result of having four stalls between each fire wall .
32
33 Motion by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner Bowerman to request
34 the City Ordinance be modified to permit only two stalls per partition in
35 apartment complexes because of the problems the City has had in the past with
36 open spaced garages.
37
38 Motion carried unanimously.
39
40 The Manager gave an updtate on the tornado damage and the City's actions since
41 that time. He said a reasonable time would have to be given persons whose homes
42 were damaged to clean up their property but eventually the City would have to
—4 3---enforce-t he--ordi-nances.--He--sai-d-the-City—i s-no_l onger—pi.cki-ng_up_r_e-f-use.-from
44 the streets and it is now the home owners or contractors responsibility to do so.
. 45 The Manager indicated he would be meeting with the greenhouse owners the next day.
46 to find out what they intend to do with their properties.
47
48 The possible redevelopment of the Walbon properties; the criteria set-for the .
49 City getting Small Business Administration low interest for the under-insured
50 ' home and business ..owners, and Craig Morris' sign were all touched on lightly.
51
52 Motion by -Commissioner Bowerman and seconded by Commissioner Hansen to adjourn
53 the-meeting at 10: 12 p.m.
54
,55 - Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Helen Crowe, Secretary
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
COUNCIL MINUTES
May 8, 1984
The meeting was opened at 7:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance led by
Mayor Sundland.
The Board of Review had been conducted by the Council prior to this
meeting.
Present for Roll Call : Marks, Ranallo, Sundland, Enrooth, and Makowske.
Also Present: David Childs, City Manager; and Larry Hamer, Director of
Public Works.
Motion by Councilman Marks and seconded by Councilman Enrooth to approve
as submitted the minutes of the Council meeting held April 24, 1984.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilman Marks and seconded by Councilman Ranallo to grant
the following licenses which were either listed in the May 8, 1984
Council agenda or distributed by the Manager before the meeting:
CIGARETTE: Mr. Hobo, 2905 Kenzie Terrace.
WINE AND BEER: Scarpelli 's at Apache Plaza.
CONTRACTORS: (All required certificates of insurance and proof of
bonding and Workman Compensation coverage submitted
before issuance. )
J.- M. Baumann, Inc. , Vadnais Heights, MN
0. R. Anderberg Company, Minneapolis, MN
Twin City Exteriors, Crystal , MN
Day's Construction and Remodeling, Arden Hills, MN
Brentwood Cabinets and Remodeling, West St. Paul , MN
D & D Home Improvement, Inc. , Fridley, MN
Four Seasons Construction Co. , Inc. , Spring Lake Park, MN
Trucker Sheehy Construction, Inc. , Minneapolis, MN
AAA Professional Services, St. Paul, MN
----- – --- -DuA-11–Service--Contractors;–I-nc. , Mi-nneapol i-s-,–MN— – —
Giertsen Co. , New Hope, MN
Richard Hastings, Fridley, MN
Hedtke Construction, Golden Valley, MN
Lloyd's Home Improvements, Inc. , Columbia Heights, MN
Lindstrom Construction, Plymouth, MN
Miesen Roofing, Inc. , St. Paul , MN
Ted Murr, Inc. , South St. Paul , MN
Pilgrim Remodeling, Osseo, MN
Scott Construction Corp.. , Minneapolis, MN
Les Tranby Roofing & Siding Co. , Crystal , MN
Viking Improvement Co. , Minneapolis, MN
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David M. Volkman Construction, Inc. , Circle Pines, MN
• Zondlo's Service Contractors, Inc. , Minneapolis, MN
Turner Tree Tech, Elko, MN
King's Brian Construction Co. , Fridley, MN
Advance Companies, Inc. , Minneapolis, MN
Ungerman Construction Co. , Minneapolis, MN
Midwest Stump Removal , Anoka, MN
Tom Walek Roofing, St. Anthony, MN
Rayco Construction, Columbia Heights, MN
Kraus-Anderson Construction Co., Minneapolis, MN
First General Services of Minneapolis, Inc. , Mpls., MN
Robert Sappa Building & Remodeling, Columbia Heights, MN
L. R. Tabor & Sons, Inc. , Columbia Heights, MN
Coty Construction, Hopkins, MN
Quality Construction, Wyoming, MN
Irmiter Contractors & Builders Ltd. , Minneapolis, MN
R. J. Risk Construction, Blaine, MN
C. Leske & Sons., St. Paul , MN
Daco Construction, Rogers, MN
Raylane & Son, Minneapolis, MN
McGinn Co. , Inc. , Minneapolis, MN
C. 0. Field, Minneapolis, MN
Roy Paquette Construction, Minneapolis, MN
Arwidson Builders, Inc. , Apple Valley, MN
Roofings, Inc. , St. Paul , MN
Midwest Construction, Minneapolis, MN
• Belair Builders, New Brighton, MN
Construction 70, Inc. , Brooklyn Park, MN
Yentch & Chuba, Inc. , Elk River, MN
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilman Marks and- seconded by Councilman Makowske to approve
payment of all verified claims for April 30 and May 8 in the May 8, 1984
Council agenda; $1,510.20 to Edward J. Hance for. April prosecutions; and
$1,211.50 to Dickson Electric for electrical improvements for 'the Police
Department facilities.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Sundland indicated he wanted to go on record as expressing heartfelt
gratitude for the extraordinary efforts put forth after the tornado April 26
by the Chiefs of the Police and Fire Departments and members of those
departments-;--Larry Hamer- and-hi-s-crews-;-Counei-1-and-staff-members-and-the -
rapid response of Govenor Perpich and state officials; the National Guard;
Hennepin County Sheriff; the Red Cross and Salvation Army; workers from
other communities as well as the innumerable volunteers from the City and
surrounding communities. Councilman Ranallo commented that he perceived
the most effective way for the City to express its gratitude to the many
people, churches, agencies and organizations who had responded after the
. disaster, would be through personal letters and letters to the Editors,
which are being taken care of now.
• Mayor Sundland indicated he wanted to especially thank Dave Childs for his
untiring efforts during the emergency in spite of the fact that his own
home was damaged and the safety of some of his children was in question at
one time. A round of applause followed this statement.
Al Kaeding, the City's representative on the North Suburban Cable Communi-
cations Commission, reported the Commission had retained Cooper Associates,
Inc. , a cable consulting firm to make an evaluation of the Commission's
contract with Group W, following which, a revised agreement with the cable
firm had been developed under which only one, rather than the dual system
originally agreed to, would be provided by Group W at this time. Mr.
Kaeding indicated he personally believed that, with the programming avail-
able, the 60 channels proposed by Group W would be sufficient for the
present, as long as the Commission has the option of requiring the dual
system be activated. He said the consulting firm had found Group W would
only realize a 2% or 3% return on their investment under the original
agreement, which would probably result in their not providing service at
all . Under the revised agreement, the Commission representative said,
the consultants estimated Group W's return would be between 12% and 13%
where the national average is 15%. Under these conditions, Mr. Kaeding
indicated he perceives it would be better for the City subscribers not to
have to bear the $2.4 million cost of 120 channels until the demand warrants
that many, since he perceives there would be little missing the subscribers
Would want and he assured Councilman Marks the institutional programming
would not be affected at all . The biggest change would be the sharing of
the channels such as the religious programming being consolidated to a
single channel and the City's representative indicated he perceived the
new agreement would be workable and would continue to be so in the future.
When Councilman Ranallo indicated he had been told by persons who had
attempted to replace antennas torn down by the storm that dealers had told
them they would not be carrying that type of equipment much longer because
they perceived cable would make antennas unnecessary. Mr. Kaeding disputed
the conclusion that reception through cable would necessarily be superior
to antennas and he gave the costs for just installing cable, without the
programming.
He reported the cable lines had been strung over 35W and Highway 88 and
said lines were being installed under the railroad tracks the last time he
checked. However, the progress had.. been delayed by the tornado and the
cable company is not sure how many lines in the City would have to be
restrung. The revised ordinance should be ready for Council consideration
at their next meeting, Mr. Kaeding said.
Chuck Wiger and Judy Fletcher who represent the City on the Metropolitan
Council and Metropolitan Waste Control Commission were present to respond
to questions and concerns of the City related to the programs their
agencies provide. In his May 8 memorandum, Mr. Childs had addressed the
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--concerns-the staff---has with—the- process-under--which -MWGC -sets—the-sewer--------,--
rates for the City and he also gave his perceptions of the various services
provided the City by the Metro Council .
Mr. Wiger said he had been assigned to the Environmental Resources and
Strategic Planning Committees and through them hopes to aid the communities
he serves in a better fashion. The Metro Council had been one of the
agencies who had offered it-s services after the tornado and the Council
representative reported -a metro housing hot line had been set up .to�provide
• a quicker response to development questions than in the past.
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The Metro Council spokesman discussed some of the changes he perceives
• with the appointment of a new Metro Council Chair who he indicated would
be chairing all appointment committes herself. He announced there would
be a public hearing June 11 to establish a 15 member Regional Transit
Board for which a chairman would be sought, a position for which Mr. Wiger
believes Alice Rainville is the current forerunner. The Manager reiterated
his appreciation of the assistance the Metro Council had given staff
related to the development of a housing plan for bonding and in the pre-
paration of the City's six year Capital Improvement Plan and said he was
most pleased with the innovative methods the Mosquito Control Agency had
implemented this year.
Ms. Fletcher who told the Council she had only been on the Metro Waste
Control Commission for ten months, indicated she was in attendance to review
the MWCC's cost allocation system and to answer specific questions about
the rates charged the City. She was accompanied by Ray Odde, Engineer,
and Dick Berg, Finance Officer, from the Metro Waste Staff, who addressed
some of the technical questions which were raised during the discussion.
In the middle of her presentation, Brad Bjorklund of the Planning Commission
arrived and expressed his displeasure with not being able to get into the
building because all the doors were locked and lights in the hallways turned
off. He questioned whether other persons who were interested in the Council
business that night might al-so have been prevented from attendance.. He was
told the doors had been open at 6:30 when the Council conducted the Board of
Review, and at 7:15 p.m. when the secretary had arrived, and the janitor
must have mistakenly locked up the building sometime in the interim. Mr.
Childs promised to investigate the matter and to notify Mr. Bjorklund in .
writing of what he found.
Ms. Fletcher distributed copies of the presentation she gave orally, in
which she had addressed the City's charges for MWCC's treatment; the Area
I service costs; and the costs estimated for the City in 1985. There was
also a comparison between estimated and actual sewer charges from 1971-1983
and Mr. Odde had provided the final sewage figures for 1983; a graph ..
depicting flow figures from 1974 through 1983; and a comparison of flow
and cost figures for the 101 communities serviced by MWCC.
Included in the agenda packet was Mr. Hamer's March 28 report on his
attendance at a MWCC costs meeting in which he had addressed certain area
of concern which he perceived required further clarification. He reiterated
that staff still had serious concerns about the accuracy and reliability
of the metering of the City's discharge versus the water pumped by the City
and--said-the-repetiti-on-of--estimated- bil-1-s-was-the-basi-s -for -some-of- these— --
concerns. The discrepancy in these figures, as well as the fact that the
City's population had decreased by 2,000 persons in the last few years, had
caused him to question the accuracy of the MWCC estimates, especially in
view of the fact that the highest figures seemed to occur in the winter
months when only a minimum of infiltration from residential footing tile
and sump pumps would be expected.
The Public Works Director told Mr. Odde the City had undertaken a program
• of televising the City's sewer lines and repairing any defects in them,
and he therefore, no longer believed that type of infiltration could be a
major factor in the flow figures. Councilman Makowske wondered if the .decline
in school age population in the community should not have reduced the use
of water for showering and washing hair to some extent, to which Mr. Odde
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responded that reports he had seen disputed somewhat the assumption that
• older people use less water. The response to his statement was that many
of the City's retired persons go south for the winter and are therefore
gone during December, January, February and March when some of the higher
estimates of flow were made.
Ms. Fletcher responded to the City's concerns about MWCC cost controls and
financial planning by reporting the improvements in that area which the
agency had initiated since the Boland Report and said her own background
in education had led her to be very cost conscious. She also indicated a
special administrator had been hired to oversee the agency's hiring practices.
Mayor Sundland told Ms. Fletcher and Mr. Wiger just their willingness to
appear before the Council had done much to improve the City's relationship '
with their agencies. They responded by saying they intended to keep the
lines of communication open and urged the City to report any concerns to
them immediately.
The April Fire Department Report was ordered filed as informational .
A draft of the Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Inc. report on water pressure
testing required by the Metropolitan Pollution Control Agency had been
included in the agenda packet and the Manager noted that the engineers
had confirmed the original findings that the Rankin Road connection would.._ ,
be the most feasible to provide the City with a temporary water supply
during the summer months. The City's application for a Super Fund grant
• to pay for the connection had been approved, the Manager reported, and he
said the cost of the second report would •be paid from those funds as well .
Motion by Councilman Enrooth and seconded by Councilman Marks to confirm
the Emergency Declaration which authorizes the City to take appropriate
actions to minimize further loss of life, bodily injury and property damage
from that sustained when a tornado and severe winds damaged the City
April 26, 1984.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilman Makowske and seconded by Councilman Marks to adopt
Resolution 84-024
RESOLUTION 84-024
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING HOMESTEAD PROPERTIES DAMAGED
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Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Hamer estimated the storm would cost the City well over $5,000 in land
fill costs which would not include the costs of hauling large tree stumps
to Elk River, the only site which would accept them for burial .
• Senators Boschwicz and Durenburger-and -Congressmen Vento, Sikorski , Sabo
and Frenzel will be 'requested to aid the City in getting disaster
assistance from the Small Business Administration and staff is exploring
whether assistance is available from state agencies under the State
Calamity Act.
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Staff had received inquiries regarding temporary on-site housing for
residents and commercial businesses while their properties are being
repaired but no formal applications have come in yet, according to Mr.
Childs. Although the Council perceives the use of trailers or mobile
homes would not be the best situation, it was generally agreed that
each request would be treated individually, although the Manager noted,
there was space available in the Lowry Manor which could provide more
sanitary living conditions. The only inquiry for a commercial business
would probably not be pursued because that business anticipates being
able to open up fn Apache soon.
The Manager reported on a conference he had attended where a presentation
on Bond ratings was given by Moody's Investor Services. He also reported ,
one of the last pieces of legislation passed this session was a bill
which precluded cities from charging for permits for video games of
chance.
Motion by Councilman Marks and seconded by Coucilman Makowske to adjourn
the meeting at 9:40 p.m. for the brief Housing and Redevelopment Authority
meeting which followed immediately.
Respectfully submitted,
Helen Crowe, Secretary
Mayor.
ATTEST:
City C erk
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
BOARD OF REVIEW MINUTES
May 8, 1984
The Board of Review was called to order by Mayor Sundland at 6:30 p.m.
Present for roll call: Marks, Ranallo, Sundland, Enrooth and Makowske.
Also present: Robert Hanscom, Hennepin County Assessors Office and David Childs, City
Manager (who arrived during the Hauglid review)
Mayor Sundland gave a brief overview of the process of review. Mr. Hanscom gave the council
members a packet containing the 1984 Sales of residential property in St. Anthony.
Mr. Daren Hauglid, 2617 - 27th Avenue N.E. indicated that he had missed the Board of
Review process last year and had waited until now to seek relief. He was concerned with an
increase in the valuation of his property from 70,300 to 84,000. He requested that his property
be re-evaluated.
Councilman Ranallo pointed.out that the house located at 2613- 27th Ave. (next door to
Mr. Hauglid's residence) sold last year for $76,000. He was assured by Mr. Hauglid that the
two homes contained similar footage and amenities.
Motion by Councilman Marks and seconded by Councilman Enrooth to direct the Hennepin
County Assessor to reappraise the property located at 2617 - 27th Avenue N.E.
Motion carried unanimously.
A reconvene date for the Board of Review was set for May 22, 1984 at 7:35 p.m. .
Mr. Holger Malmlov, 3613 Belden Drive, reported that his valuation had increased from 77,000
to 85,100. Prior to this meeting he had requested a re-evaluation of his property from the
Hennepin County Assessor. The reappraiser dropped the valuation to 81,300. Mr. Malmlov
presented a list of reasons why he felt the valuation should be decreased and asked for further
consideration.
Mr. Hanscom, responded that the Board of Equalization would be his next step if he wishes
to pursue the matter, though it may not be to his advantage to do so.
Further discussion with reference to sales of property similar in size and location ensued.
Motion by Councilman Marks and seconded by Councilman Ranallo to direct the Hennepin
County Assessor to again reappraise the property located at 3613 Belden Drive.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion to adjourn. Carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Makowske, Secretary
(Mayor)
Attest:
(City Clerk)
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES
May 8, 1984
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sundland at 9:41 p.m.
Present for roll call : Sundland, Vice Chair Enrooth, Secretary/Treasurer
Marks, and Commissioners Makowske and Ranallo.
Also present: David Childs, Executive Director; and Larry Hamer, Public
Works Director. ,
Motion by Commissioner Makowske and seconded by Vice Chair Enrooth to
approve as submitted the minutes of the H.R.A. meeting held April 24, 1984.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Commissioner Ranallo and seconded by Secretary/Treasurer Marks ,
to approve payment of $275 to Donald A. Hennessey, CRA, for a review of
the Mimosa Restaurant real estate, fixtures and leasehold interest.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Executive Director indicated Arkell representatives would be present
for the next H.R.A. meeting to discuss their concerns about the amendment _
to the Redevelopers Contract which they had signed. He also indicated
the 202 application had. been submitted to H.U.D.
Motion by Secretary/Treasurer Marks and seconded by Vice Chair Enrooth to
adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Helen Crowe, Secretary
• CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
BOARD OF REVIEW
May 22 , 1984
The Board of Review was reconvened by Mayor Sundland at 7 : 38 -P.M.
Present for roll call : Marks , Ranallo, Sundland, Enrooth and Makowske .
Also present : David Childs , City Manager; William Soth , City Attorney;
and Robert Hanscom, Hennepin County Assessor ' s Office .
Mr. Hanscom had given the Mayor copies of the onsite appraisals for the
properties at 2617-27th Avenue N.E. and 3613 Belden Drive , which had
been directed by the Council at their May 8th meeting . Holger Malmlov
who owns the Belden Drive property was present and he was also provided
a copy of the evaluation of his property . Mr. Malmlov indicated he
would probably appeal the appraisers recommendation that his property
valuation be increased $3, 200 since he perceived that evaluation had
failed to take into consideration the quality of the craftmanship or
the energy efficiency of his home even though the appraiser had made
the comment that "he ' d like to get his hands on the contractor who
had built the house" .
The Mayor told Mr. Malmlov it is very difficult for the appraisers to
pinpoint values like energy efficiency during a short inspection trip
and the evaluations generally reflect what ' s happening in the community .
He reminded the homeowner that he had been told during the May 8th
Board of Review that the average home in St. Anthony is worth $85 , 000
and that Mr.. Malmlov would be taking the chance that his market
valuation would be raised with another appraisal .
Mr. Hanscom indicated he had inspected the property after the tornado
and concurred with the other assessors ' appraisal . Mayor Sundland
told Mr . Malmlov that , if he still felt as strongly about the evalua-
tion, he owned it to himself to appeal his case to the County Board
of Equalization.
Motion by Councilman Ranallo and seconded by Councilman Marks to
accept the Hennepin County reappraisals of two St. Anthony properties .
and to reduce the market valuation for the home at 2617-27th Avenue N.E.
from $84 , 000 to $79 ,500 ; and to increase the market valuation for
the property at 3613 Belden Drive from $81 , 300 to $84 , 500 , as recom-
mended by the appraisers .
;:Motion carried unanimously .
Motion by Councilman Ranallo and seconded by Councilman Marks to
approve as submitted the minutes of the May 8 , 1.984 Board of Review.
Motion carried unanimously.
• The Board of Review was adjourned at 7 : 55 P .M.
Respectfully, submitted,
-lie 1 h Crowe, Secretary
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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CI-TY OF ST. ANTHONY
COUNCIL MINUTES
May 22 , 1984
The meeting was opened at 7 : 30 P .M. with the Pledge of Allegiance led
by Mayor Sundland.
Present for roll call : Marks , Ranallo, Sundland, Enrooth and Makowske.
Also present: David Childs , City Manager; and William Soth, City
Attorney .
Motion by Councilman Makowske and seconded by Councilman Marks to
approve as submitted the minutes for the Council meeting held May 8 ,
1984 .
Motion carried unanimously .
Motion by Councilman Makowske and seconded by Coincilman Enrooth to
grant contractors ' licenses to the following:
Ed Helseth Contractors , South St. Paul
DeRauf Construction Co . , Minneapolis
Gurtek Construction, Inc. , New Brighton
Sunformations , Inc. , St. Paul
• Suburban Lighting, Inc . , Stillwater,
Cy ' s Building & Remodeling , Maple Grove
Freeburg Construction, Minneapolis
Joe Nelson Stucco Co. , JInc. , Coon-. Rapids
Steve Kroiss & Sons , Shoreview
Nick M. Loscheider Construction Golden Valley
Sampson-Lindgren, Inc. , Minneapolis
Summit Construction Company, Brooklyn Park
Becker Construction Company, Coon Rapids
C & M Builders , Colunbia Heights
Binkley Construction, Brooklyn Park
L. C. Contracting, Inc. , Minneapolis
Anthony Lesnar & Elmer Palen, Oakdale
Motion carried unanimounsly .
tdotion by Councilman Ranallo and seconded by Councilman Enrooth to
grant a 'temporary 3 . 2' beer permit to Patricia Fagerlee, 340.7 Croft
Drive,, for the consumption, but not sale, of beer during a family
picnic to be held in Central Park from 10 :-00 --A'.M-. to 6: 00 P.M.
June 2 , 1984 .
Voting on the motion:
"Aye: Ranallo, Enrooth', Sundland, and-Makowske .
• Nay : Marks .
Motion: carried.
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The meeting was recessed at 7 : 37 P.M. for the Board of Review and
reconvened at 7 : 56 P .M. when that meeting was adjourned .
Motion by Councilman Makowske and seconded by Councilman Marks to
approve payment of all verified claims listed for May 22 , 1984 in the
Council agenda , as well as payments of $9 , 000 to District #282 for
the City ' s use of the Park View facilities during April , May , and
June , 1984 , and $1 , 541 . 84 to Edward J. Hance for May prosecutions .
Motion carried unanimously .
Ron Hansen reported on the May 15th Planning Commission meeting , as
reflected in the minutes for that meeting .
He said the Commission had unanimously recommended the Council grant
a conditional use permit to KFC, Inc. which would permit them to
remodel their Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant at 2520 Kenzie Terrace ,
as they proposed, as long as the existing green strip of land which
separates their property from the residences on Lowry Avenue IN.E . is
not replaced by parking stalls , and contingent upon the owner of the
shopping center giving his approval to the KFC plans .
The Manager indicated he had, as requested by the Commission researched
the original provisions for parking and found that the former PDQ
grocery store and Kentucky Fried Chicken had utilized the same park-
ing spaces in that center and, concluding that arrangement would still •
be in effect , KFC would require no additional parking spaces for the
remodeling project .
Jurii Ozga of the KFC 'rational Management Company in Hillside , Illinois ,
and Ken Lein, KFC Area Director, whose office is at 2816 Anthony Lane ,
St. Anthony , were again present and Mr. Ozga reported the shopping
center owner had indicated he would have no problem with the KFC
proposal .
Motion by Councilman Ranallo and seconded by Councilman Enrooth to
grant a conditional use permit to KFC, Inc . , which would allow them to
make the exterior and landscaping improvements , including the addition
of a 7 foot by 16 foot, 8 inch front vestibule , to their existing
restaurant at 2520 Kenzie Terrace, as proposed in the site and land-
scaping plans presented May , 1984 , to the Commission at the hearing
on their proposal , contingent upon KFC constructing a substantial ,
opaque, 5 or 6 foot fence along the east boundary of their property ,
and along the rear lot line to connect with an existing fence in the
rear and to the rear of their building .
The Council finds , as did the Planning Commission, that :
1 . Granting the permit would reduce the existing nuisance to the
adjacent single family properties in the forms of noise , litter,
view, and casual parking .
2 . No opposition to the proposed remodeling plans was demonstrated •
during the Council meeting and the concerns of an adjacent property
owner related to the moving of the parking stalls were assumed to
have been resolved with the applicant 's indication those plans
would be dropped.
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Motion carried unanimously .
• Copies of the letter from Howard Krueger, which had been received by
the City Manager , May 22nd, in which the application for rezoning of
the property at 3631 Harding Street N.E . were withdrawn, had been
distributed to the Council members who had concluded there would be no
need for action on the Commission recommendation that they deny the
rezoning request.
The Council concurred with the Commission recommendation of approval
of the request for a fence variance at Skycroft Circle.
Motion by Councilman Makowske and seconded by Councilman Marks to
follow the recommendations of the Planning Commission to grant a two
foot variance to the City Fence Ordinance requirement which would
allow Ken Hiebel to construct the 8 foot high fence he proposed, with
an open rafter attachment to his house at 3341 Skycroft Circle, con-
tingent upon the rafters being not less than 24 inches on center and
never being covered in such a manner as to constitute a roof or
shelter.
Motion carried unanimously .
The Planning Commission representative noted that the Commission had
looked favorably upon the concept of a lot split on Fordham Drive as
proposed by Mike McGinn and Mr. Hansen reiterated the reasons the
Commission had for recommending the City Ordinance be modified to
cut down the number of stalls between partitions in apartment garages .
Mr. Soth reminded the Council member that the existing garages had
already been grandfathered into the Ordinance and any modifications.
would only be required of new developments . He also suggested a
check be made of State Building Codes to see how they deal with garage
partitions . Councilman Makowske said she believed the Commission
should be complimented for bringing this matter to the Council ' s attention.
Motion by Councilman Ranallo and seconded by Councilman Makowske to
recommend the City Fire and Police Department be invited to participate
in the development of an amendment of the City Ordinance as it regu-
lates the construction of apartment garages which would stipulate
that only two stalls could be provided between partitions in those
structures and that staff recommendations would be reported back to
the Council at a future meeting.
Motion carried unanimously. _
The April liquor operations sales summary and May 16th staff notes
were ordered filed as informational, as was the request for a block
party on the cul de sac at 34th Avenue N.E . and Skycroft Drive, which
had; been approved by staff .
Mr. Childs announced the first spraying for Gypsy Moths would be done
• early the next morning and notices to that effect had been hand
delivered that day to all affected residents . He also reported the
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steps which had been taken to facilitate the availability of Small
Business Administration loans for homes and businesses which had •
suffered losses in excess of 40% which were under or not insured.
Mr. Soth ' s May 16th letter to Mr . Childs had indicated there was
little possibility that the City would receive state disaster aid and
the Manager indicated he perceived no reason to have the state make
an audit since it appeared such an audit would make little or no
difference and would have to be paid for by the City .
The Manager recommended the City accept Hennepin County ' s proposal to
provide assessing services in 1985 for $16 ,900 which was less than
they charged the City in 1984 .
Motion by Councilman Marks and seconded by Councilman Ranallo to
adopt Resolution 84-026 .
RESOLUTION 84-026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CITY MA14AGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE HENNEPIN COUNTY ASSESSOR FOR
ASSESSING SERVICES IN 1985
Motion carried unanimously .
Councilman Makowske indicated she had received numerous calls from
residents whose trees had been damaged in the tornado who had been
unable to 'get their branches out in the street before the City cut ,
off the emergency chipping services without notice to the residents
that the service had been terminated . One of those callers , Allan
Brown, 3523 Harding Street N.E. , who was present , questioned whether
there would be enough cases like his to involve a major pickup effort
by the City .
Mr. Childs responded by saying the chipping service had been discon-
tinued at the end of ten days after the tornado because of the cost
and the fact that contractors were abusing the program by throwing
debris out in the streets which the residents had already paid them
to haul away . Now that he had told so many residents the City could
no longer take care of their branches free of charge, the Manager
indicated he was concerned those persons might become angry to find
the service had been reinstated after they had made other arrangements
for their branch removal. He added that City crews had become so far
behind in .their regular spring projects that those jobs would have
to be completed before another chipping program could be undertaken .
Councilmen Ranallo and Makowske had indicated they had reservations
about . not extending the service because the .City had not published the
date of the cutoff and "two weeks didn' t seem to be an inordinate time
to -provide .the::service to the residents in an emergency" , but they.'
finally concurred that the City had .'to draw .the line somewhere and
that- ;the City crews could go back t'tb chip the branches which are" "still
in the streets at .a nominal charge ; - whenever they could work it into •
-their schedule: , There:- was,.,;further 'agreement that this service= would ;
not-:..include_: removal of:. stumps..':"
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Mr. Brown indicated he would be,-glad to pay to have the City chip
• his branches , at the same rates as other residents had paid during
the period in which the City had conducted a chipping program this
spring .
Mr. Childs reported he is working with WCCO Radio to have a special
call in program for St. Anthony residents who could ask Dr. Snyder
(the Plant Doctor) specific questions about trees injured in the
storm.
Councilman Makowske said Planning Commissioner Bjorklund had called
her indicating he was still concerned about the measures which had
been taken to assure the doors are left open and halls lit up for
any public meeting of City officials . The Manager said he had again
brought the matter to the attention of the school officials but
indicated he anticipates the problem would be solved if the City takes
over the maintenance of Park View-.
Mayor Sundland reported meeting Senor Alvarez , whose home is near
Bogota, Columbia, who had convinced him of the value of the City
participating in the Sister City program, specifically with the Col-
umbian' s hometown. The Mayor said he perceived the advantages of
person-to-person rather than government-to-government contacts with
persons in the southern hemisphere where the latter course seems to
. be failing. Councilman Marks indicated a meeting with a couple from
Puerto Rico at a League of Cities conference prompted him to concur
with _t_he Mayor ' s suggestion. Councilmen Ranallo and Enrooth said they
would favor looking further into the. program. Councilman Makowske
indicated her business contacts with- the Sister Cities organization
had not impressed her that much and she said she would be hesitant
to have either City or Federal taxes used to support such a contact.
Councilman Ranallo discussed the plans for the Minnesota League of
Cities conference Council and staff would be attending June 13 , 14 ,
and 15 , indicating some of the highlights of the conference would be
the seminar on the Citv ' s Joint Purchasing Program which would be
conducted by the City Manager and Fire Chief Entner . Mr. Childs
indicated he perceived no need for the Council to hold a meeting
June llth since any pending business could probably be taken care
of at the June 26th meeting .
Councilman Marks reported attendance at a meeting of the executive
committee of the Youth Service Bureau where the effectiveness of
various youth-oriented programs were explored.
In" his May . 16_th-memorandum, Police Ch"ief-',Hickerson had-,,recommended the
City authorize the state to replace the Breathalyzer equipment the City
now uses with the new Intoxilyzer 5000 ' s and similators because the
Chief, believed the new testing equipment, which would .be loaned to
,the City, would cost less tO. administer than the Breathalyzer;:
bMotion, by: Councilman Marks , and ,seconded by Councilman Makowske. to
adopt Resolution 84-024 .
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RESOLUTION x,8.4-024
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
ST. ANTHONY AND THE STATE. OF MI14NESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilman Enrooth and seconded by Councilman Marks to
authorize the taking of bids for the Roseville temporary water con-
nection on 29th Avenue N.E.
Motion carried unanimously .
In his May 18th memorandum, Mr. Childs had explained the procedure
whereby the City would lend its tax exampt status and channel non-
profit donations for an interim Doppler radar system to be tested by
the National Weather Service . The proposal had been made through the
Weather Service Employees Association, whose spokesperson, Richard
Naistat, said he was present to seek the City ' s support in securing.
the latest state-of-the-art equipment for detecting air circulations
which could become tornados or destructive winds before they get to
the seven county metropolitan area . Dr. John V. Graff, Chief Meteor-
ologist for the Weather Service , explained that the government cannot
accept the equipment directly from a private company like Kavouris ,
Inc . , who Dr. Graff perceives to have developed the newest and most
effective storm detection equipment on the market.
J. B . Peterson and Dennis Sanford of the Meteorology. Department of
Kavouris said their company would be making the Doppler equipment
available to the government at only a fraction of the half million
dollars it would actually cost . Mr. Peterson confirmed for Council-
man Marks that their equipment differed from others in that a computer
display system minimized the time spent in analyzing data collected
on other radar systems .
Mr. Naistad told the Council members that, although there could be
no absolute guarantee the residents in St. Anthony would be alerted about
a tornado before it hit, he said though, that he perceived the
Doppler was the best equipment available at this time and the Weather
Service employees who work with the existing radar, "believe it would
make a difference and want to be able to test it out" .
The Manager indicated donations had already been made for the. equip-
ment through the . St. Anthony National Bank and Mr. Naistad assured
the Council and Mayor that those funds would beheld in- escrow, until
sufficient funds are collected, when the City could purchase the
equipment and donate it to the Weather Service . Mr. Soth indicated
-it would' be necessary to set up a procedure whereby-. the money could .
..be returned to the donors if the City is unable to reach an agreement
with-. Kavouris , or; if the funds collected are not sufficient to .pur.-,-
-chase -the Doppler. •
The Attorney said -he perceived no. problem;.with -the- City entering into
'an agreement which .would -assute" the-re would be--no liability or . cost .."
for' the : City if its tax ide,nti-ficatlon number is.- used to meet the
deductibility regulations governinq the donations . He said the project
would have to be bid, which should be no problem either . When
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Councilman Makowske indicated'"she was concerned with the Attorney ' s
• fees being paid by the City , the 'Manager told her he was certain those
costs could be paid from the donations .
Dr. Graff indicated it could be 1990 before. there is federal money
available to suppor-t the testing of new radar equipment and, if the,
Weather Service waits for the National Science Foundation to consider
a funding request, another testing season would be lost for his
department . With funding now, the Bureau would have "an increased
capability of sorting out and detecting types of circulations which
could indicate dangerous storms for the metropolitan area . The
meteorologist discussed the Weather Service ' s arrangements with the
various television stations and the problems with ground clutter:
interference with the existing radar systems and he compared any
improvement in detection with the first glimmer of light perceived
by a person who had been totally blind.
Motion by Councilman Marks and seconded by Councilman Enrooth to
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement ,
negotiated by the City Attorney with the National Weather Service and
Kavouris , Inc. , whereby the City would serve as a non-profit sponsor
for the interim Doppler radar system being developed by Kavouris , as
long as there is no liability or cost incurred by the City , as
stipulated by the City Attorney, and providing the arrangement is
acceptable to the U.S . Government and that bids are taken for the
equipment.
Motion carried unanimously .
Motion by Councilman Makowske and seconded by Councilman Ranallo to
adopt the resolution which reprograms $5 , 000 in Community Development
Block Grant funds to the Kenzie Terrace senior housing program site
improvements category because Hennepin County has indicated those
funds could not be expended for sidewalks along Stinson Boulevard,
as proposed by the Planning Commission.
RESOLUTION 84-027
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED PROGRA2.1 FOR
YEAR X URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMITTAL
Motion carried unanimously .
Plans were made for the Council to sign numerous letters of appreciation
to-persons who had participa-ted in the City 's efforts following,_ the..
April 26th tornado and for publication of the City ' s appreciation of
other forms of aid to residents administered by organizations , churches ,
schools , and groups whose contributions were not channeled through the
City offices . A plaque thank'ing the Mennonites who traveled.,back and
forth from Cumberland, Wisconsin every day to help out, is.. to, .be hand .
delivered .by Councilman .Ranallo.
Motion*_ b Y. Councilman Marks and seconded: by - Councilman Ranallo. to
adjourn the meeting at 9 : 45 .P.M: , forthe Housing and. Redevelopment ,
Authority meeting wh:ic,h followed `.immediaaely .
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Respectfully submitted,
Helen Crowe, Secretary
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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