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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
AUGUST 20, 1991
7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL TO ORDER.
II. ROLL CALL.
III. APPROVAL OF JUNE 18, 1991 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA.
• IV. DESIGNATE COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO SEPTEMBER 10, 1991
COUNCIL MEETING.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A. 7:35 P.M. - THOMAS SHAMP, 3209 EDWARD STREET N.E., FENCE VARIANCE
REQUEST.
VI. MISCELLANEOUS.
A. PROPOSED SHOPPING CENTER COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAN.
B. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVISIONS AND,KENZIE TERRACE CORRIDOR MORATORIUM.
VII. ADJOURNMENT.
• 1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
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4 June 18, 1991
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6 I. CALL TO ORDER.
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s The meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance led
9 by Chairman Madden.
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11 II. ROLL CALL.
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13 Present: Madden, Brownell, Faust, Franzese, Gondorchin,
14 Murphy, Werenicz.
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16 Also Present: Thomas Burt, City Manager
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18 III. APPROVAL OF MAY 21, 1991 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
19 MINUTES.
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40 Motion by Brownell, seconded by Murphy, to approve the minutes of the May
41 21, 1991 Planning Commission meeting as amended.
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43 Motion carried.unanimously.
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1 IV. DESIGNATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE •
2 JULY 9, 1991 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
3
4 Commissioner Franzese will represent the Planning Commission at the July 9,
5 1991 City Council Meeting.
6
7 V. WALGREEN'S CONCEPT REVIEW.
8
9 Chairman Madden announced that Walgreen's had withdrawn their
10 request to construct a store near the intersection of Coolidge and Kenzie
11 Terrace.
12
13 City Manager Burt reported.that he received a call this day from Vern
14 Bergerud, representative of Walgreen's, stating that Walgreen's had decided to
15 abandon plans for development of their store near the corner of Coolidge and
16 Kenzie Terrace due to difficulties with the shape and size of the lot and due to
17 market insufficiency. Walgreen's is now investigating the Apache Mall location
18 as an alternative site in St. Anthony.
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20 City Manager Burt stated that the ad hoc committee raised several pertinent
21 issues during its study of the Walgreen's concept, such as those of traffic
22 patterns and development in the St. Anthony Boulevard-Kenzie Terrace areas. •
23 The ad hoc committee noted that the St. Anthony. Boulevard gateway to the
24 community is very attractive and should be maintained, but that its appearance
25 and usage sharply contrast with'the mixed development along Kenzie Terrace.
26 The ad hoc committee had proposed a moratorium on development along
27 Kenzie Terrace until such issues'as traffic patterns, appearance, and continuity
28 of development and zoning are resolved.
29
30 City Manager Burt suggested that the Planning Commission might appropriately
31 address the zoning issues and Comprehensive Plan inconsistencies. For
32 example, at this time, the property known as the "Osborne property" is zoned
33 commercial in the midst of a residential zoning district. Additionally, there are
34 five contiguous lots, of which the north two are.zoned residential, the middle two
35 are zoned commercial, and the last is zoned medium-density.
36
37 Commissioner Faust inquired as to the scope and authority of the ad hoc
38 committee. City Manager Burt responded that it has none, but that a broad
39 range of residents, business people, and other concerned citizens is beneficial
40 in guiding city planning.
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• 1 Commissioner Franzese commented that it was encouraging to see the manner
2 in which citizens and government were able to move quickly and in concert
3 when the Walgreen's issue arose, and that although the motivating issue is now
4 moot, the spirit of community cooperation has been tested and proved to be
5 vital.
6
7 Chairman* Madden invited community members present to state their
8 views.
9
10 Jerry Kelly, 2809 Pahl Avenue, N.E., stated that he was happy to see that the
11 Walgreen's issue served to bond and strengthen the neighborhood.
12
13 Preston Williams, 2805 Pahl Avenue, N.E., agreed with Jerry Kelly's comments,
14 and further stated that additional commercial development in the gateway area
15 might create problems such as traffic congestion and the potential for crime and
16 vandalism drawn from other areas of the Cities. He expressed his support for
17 a moratorium until such time as the Planning Commission, City Council, and ad
18 hoc committee jointly decide the most appropriate development of the gateway
19 area.
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21 Connie Kozlak, 2612 Murray, agreed with Preston Williams's comments. She
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22 further stated that the commercial zoning classification of the Osborne property
23 was not known by the neighborhood residents until the Walgreen's issue arose,
24 and that it is imperative that the property be rezoned residential. She stated her
25 support for a moratorium, noting that the Comprehensive Plan was last revised
26 twelve years ago in 1979.
27
28 Perry Thorvig, 3112 Townview Avenue, commented that although he does not
29 live in the immediate Coolidge-Kenzie neighborhood he passes through it every
30 day on his way to and from work. He feels that the uncoordinated development
31 of the area is unsightly at present, but that through consistent planning it can
32 be cleaned up, functionally changed, and improved so that it becomes a
33 community asset and a more liveable area for the neighborhood residents.
34
35 Dennis Cavanaugh, 2909.St. Anthony Boulevard, presented the petition of 371
36 St.Anthony residents supporting the Coolidge-Kenzie development moratorium
37 as well as the rezoning of 2900 St. Anthony Boulevard. .Mr. Cavanaugh stated
38 that one of the results of the ad hoc committee's activities was a better
39 appreciation of the function of commercial property. The committee members
40 came to the realization that commercial property pays taxes which would
41 otherwise become the burden of individual residents, and that the success of
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1 commercial ventures must be encouraged through well thought-out planning.
2 He recommended that the City be proactive in its commercial development.
3
4 Lucille O'Brien, 2708 West Armour Terrace, stated that the St. Anthony gateway
5 is a beautiful area and that it would be a shame to spoil its appearance with a
6 less than attractive commercial building. She suggested that the library be
7 moved to the triangle lot and landscaped in a manner complementary to the
8 gateway area.
9
10 Chairman Madden informed the citizens present that the Planning
11 Commission would discuss the Coolidge-Kenzie development issue,taking their
12 viewpoints into consideration, and make a recommendation to the City Council.
13 He noted that the entire area from Autumn Woods and Kenzington to the
14 Coolidge-St. Anthony Boulevard area needs to be considered in light of
15 Comprehensive Plan revisions, and that a moratorium is definitely in order until
16 such a review can take place. He stated that the Planning Commission should
17 be the focus of that task.
18
19 In response to a question by Commissioner Murphy, City Manager Burt stated
20 that there is no tax imcrement financing available to aid in the development of
21 the Coolidge-Kenzie area. Commissioner Murphy clarified his position by
22 stating that it does not make good business sense for the community to •
23 encourage commercial development which will compete with and diminish the
24 commerce in a nearby area which it partially funded. He also commented that
25 he was pleased to see so many interested citizens in attendance at a Planning
26 Commission meeting, and that the appearance of the gateway area should be
27 maintained as a focal area of the City and for the betterment of the community.
28
29 Commissioner Franzese compared the issue before the Planning Commission
30 to the city-wide Kenzie Terrace task force that was formed and active in 1981.
31
32 Motion by Brownell, seconded by Franzese, to recommend that the City
33 Council establish a one-year development moratorium regarding the Kenzie
34 Planning Area (designated as both sides of Kenzie Terrace from the entrance
35 to Walker on Kenzie northeast to the intersection of St. Anthony Boulevard and
36 Silver Lake Road and Kenzie Terrace, and including both sides of Coolidge
37 Street N.E. between Kenzie Terrace and St. Anthony Boulevard); to recommend
38 that the City Council form a task force to study and recommend development
39 in the Kenzie Planning Area; and that the entire Planning Commission be part
40 of that task force.
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• 1 Commissioner Faust asked whether the ad hoc committee will survive as part
2 of the new task force or whether it will be dissolved. Commissioner Brownell
3 responded that he thought it should be the City Council's prerogative to form
4 a new task force.
5
6 In response to inquiry by Commissioner Werenicz, City Manager Burt stated
7 that the statutory time limit on such a moratorium is two years with an eighteen-
8 month extension.
9
10 Chairman Madden asked about the, feasibility of the City hiring a consultant to
11 guide the development effort. City Manager Burt answered that he would
12 personally recommend the hiring of a consultant because of the complexity of
13 the task.
14
15 Motion carried unanimously.
16
17 A five-minute recess was called by Chairman Madden.
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19
20 VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
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• 22 A. WALKER ON KENZIE, 2626 KENZIE TERRACE, SETBACK VARIANCE
23 REQUEST.
24
25 Chairman Madden stated that Phoenix Construction N.W., Inc. has applied for
26 permission to construct a canopy over the southeast entrance to Walker on
27 Kenzie, 2626 Kenzie Terrace, in order to prevent ice and snow buildup which
28 presents a safety problem. The proposed canopy will be nine feet from the
29 property line and will require a sixteen-foot variance from the twenty-five feet
30 required by the P.U.D.
31
32 No one present failed to receive notice of the hearing or objected to its content.
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34 STAFF REPORT:
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36 City Manager Burt reported that the original building plans were approved to
37 include a seventeen-foot setback rather than the twenty-five required by the
38 P.U.D., which granted the property an effective variance of eight feet at the time
39 of its construction. The sixteen-foot variance is being requested from the P.U.D.
40 requirement of twenty-five feet, but the actual variance will only be nine feet from
41 the present seventeen-foot setback. He stated that a hardship exists because
42 of the safety problem presented by the ice buildup.
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1 PUBLIC HEARING: •
2
3 Chairman Madden opened the public hearing at 8:30 p.m., and invited Steve
4 Barli of Phoenix Construction N.W., Inc. to present his petition to the
5 Commission.
6
7 Mr. Barli stated that Phoenix was asked by the management of Walker on
8 Kenzie to construct the canopy for safety reasons. He noted that in addition to
9 the dangerous slipperiness of the ice, a potential fire hazard exists when the ice
10 builds up to the point where the door cannot be opened. He stated that the
11 canopy will be constructed as soon as the permit can be obtained.
12
13 The public hearing was closed at 8:33 p.m.
14
15 Motion by Franzese, seconded by Werenicz, to recommend that City Council
16 approve a sixteen-foot variance on the southeast side of Walker on Kenzie,
17 2626 Kenzie Terrace, for the purpose of allowing Phoenix Construction N.W.,
is Inc. to construct a canopy eight feet in length, nine feet from the property line,
19 in order to remedy ice buildup at the southeast entrance; noting that the three
20 statutory requirements for a variance were met; and noting that no one
21 appeared in opposition to the request.
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23 Motion carried unanimously.
24
25 B. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT RE: REZONING LAKESHORE
26 PROPERTIES.
27
28 Chairman Madden introduced the issue by stating that the Planning
29 Commission will consider the creation of a new zoning district, R-1 A, applicable
30 to single-family homes around Silver Lake to protect the natural amenities of the
31 lake and to recognize the unique features of.the land.
32
33 No one present failed to receive notice of the hearing or objected to its content.
34
35 STAFF REPORT:
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37 City Manager Burt explained that the new zoning district is sought because of
38 current setback requirements that create hardships for people who are building
39 or remodeling. The City requires that homes be set back thirty feet or equal to
40 the the average of the two adjacent homes. In cases where smaller, older
41 homes are set back fifty or sixty feet from the street, this creates a problem for
42 those wishing to build in between such sites. Additionally, the Department of
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• 1 Natural Resources encourages that structures be built no less than 75 feet from
2 the lake in order to preserve sight lines and in order to prevent the building of
3 structures which might cause runoff into the lake. These conditions have
4 created an excessive number of variance requests.
5
6 The objectives of creating the new zoning district are to eliminate the excessive
7 number of variance requests while continuing to protect the water quality of
8 Silver Lake, which can be harmed by numerous impervious structures built too
9 close to the lake.
10
11 City Manager Burt participated in discussions with both the City Attorney and
12 the lake residents' ad hoc committee. The alternative of changing the 30-foot
13 street setback requirement was considered. City Manager Burt stated that
14 decreasing the 30-foot setback requirement would limit the space necessary for
15 wintertime snow storage. Increasing the 30-foot setback requirement would
16 cause even more difficulties for those building on smaller lots.
17
18 City Manager Burt informed the Planning Commission that the City Council has.
19 already had two readings of the proposed ordinance and that the third reading
20 is required in order to pass the ordinance. Existing structures are, of course,
21 grandfathered in, but any structure beyond repair which needs to be rebuilt
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22 would require a building permit.
23
24 In response to the question by Commissioner Faust, City Manager Burt
25 responded that any new construction must be reviewed. by the Watershed
26 District, and that the DNB's 75-foot setback is a recommendation and not a law,
27 although it has been respected to date. He stated that the passing of the new
28 ordinance will compensate for the lack of a St. Anthony shoreline preservation
29 act.
30
31 City Manager Burt continued that the City is attempting to determine which
32 kinds of structures will not cause runoff into the lake and might, therefore, be
33 built closer than 75 feet from the shoreline. It has so far been suggested that
34 structures with pervious surfaces such as decks can be built to within fifty feet
35 of the lakeshore, but that structures with impervious surfaces such as cement
36 patios should be built no closer than 75 feet from the lakeshore. Swimming
37 pools have never been considered structures and could, therefore, be built
38 within the fifty-foot limit. Preservation of a fifty-foot sight line around the lake
39 was determined to be adequate.
40
41 Commissioner Murphy suggested that the ordinance should address the ratio
42 of impervious surface to lot size. City Manager Burt replied that the City is in
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1 the process of considering such an ordinance which would apply to the entire •
2 City.
3
4 In response to a question by Commissioner Brownell, City Manager Burt replied
5 that there are no boathouses on the lake at present because the DNR frowns
6 on the use of gasoline associated with them. A boathouse as addressed in the
7 proposed ordinance simply refers to a garage for a boat, and it must be located
s 75 feet from the shoreline.
9
to Commissioner Franzese inquired whether the proposed ordinance might include
11 a water quality provision. City Manager Burt replied that he and Council
12 Member Enrooth are working together to draft a water quality ordinance, and
13 are waiting to receive a copy of Eagan's water quality ordinance for use as a
14 guideline.
15
16 Commissioner Faust asked why advance approval of the Rice Creek Watershed
17 District was not mentioned in the proposed ordinance. City Manager Burt
18 replied that the City wished to maintain the ultimate authority of the City Council
19 and the Planning Commission, and that the Rice Creek Watershed District
20 would be in a position of making recommendations to the Commission and the
21 Council regarding any requests.
22 •
23 PUBLIC HEARING:
24
25 Chairman Madden opened the public hearing at 8:52 p.m.
26
27 Doug Jones, 2505 Silver Lane, spoke in favor of the proposed zoning district.
28 He stated that the proposed ordinance will not only serve to clarify building and
29 remodeling regulations for those purchasing older lake homes, but will protect
30 the shoreline by prohibiting overbuilding.
31
32 The public hearing was closed at 8:55 p.m.
33
34 Commissioner Gondorchin asked Commissioner Faust, member of the Silver
35 Lake Committee, for his opinion of.the proposed ordinance. Commissioner
36 Faust commented that making a change of this magnitude will create
37 consternation on the part of some of the lake residents simply because it is a
38 change. He hoped that common sense would prevail in allowing people to
39 replace deteriorating structures, although he did not foresee much additional
40 building taking place. He stated that passing the proposed ordinance would
41 be the correct thing to do in order to protect water quality, under the
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1 circumstances, because certain concessions must always be made when living
2 in such a condensed area.
3
4 Motion by Faust, seconded by Brownell, that City Council approve the passage
5 of Ordinance 1991-004 creating the new zoning district R-1 A for single-family
6 houses around Silver Lake to protect the natural amenities of the lake and to
7 recognize the unique features of the land.
8
9 Commissioner Brownell commented that he felt passage of the ordinance would
10 be good from the standpoint of controlling water runoff into the lake, but did not
11 foresee the ordinance lessening the burden of variance requests.
12
13 Motion carried unanimously.
14
15 C. ZONING ORDINANCE, RE: REZONING OF CERTAIN NON-CONFORMING
16 PROPERTIES.
17
18 Chairman Madden introduced the ordinance, stating that pursuant to the
19 Comprehensive Plan several properties are recommended for rezoning. These
20 properties consist of each and every townhouse and condominium within the
21 Mirror Lake development, all.with Foss Road addresses, as well as the property
22 located at 2900 St. Anthony Boulevard.
23
24 No one present failed to receive notice of the hearing or objected to its content.
25
26
27 Chairman Madden stated that the Foss Road properties are currently zoned L-
28 1, which is to be changed to R-4, and that the 2900 St. Anthony Boulevard
29 property is currently zoned C, which is to be changed to R-1.
30
31 STAFF REPORT:
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33 City Manager Burt reported that he discovered some of the inconsistencies in
34 the Comprehensive Plan in conjunction with his investigation of the proposed
35 Walgreen's site. Additionally, his office has received many calls in the past
36 regarding the Mirror Lake developments from buyers and sellers who encounter
37 problems with lenders because of the light industrial zoning designation.
38 Changing the L-1 designation to R-4 is simply a housekeeping matter, and the
39 L-1 designation does not pose a problem for the developments. He predicted
40 that there are other areas of the City which will require similar changes of
41 zoning designation.
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1 Commissioner Faust stated his feeling that rezoning the 2900 St. Anthony •
2 Boulevard property at this time would be premature in light of the moratorium
3 recommendation. City Manager Burt stated that the rezoning would not have
4 an effect on the study. Commissioner Werenicz stated that he would like to see
5 the property rezoned at this time because its current use is R-1, residential.
6
7 PUBLIC HEARING:
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9 Chairman Madden opened the public hearing at 9:06 p.m.
10
11 William Swiriduck of 3914 Foss Road N.E., Apartment 102, president of the
12 Mirror Lake Condominium Association, asked what effect the rezoning might
13 have on property taxation. City Manager Burt responded that it would have no
14 effect because property values are based on use rather than zoning.
15
16 Connie Peterson of 2816 St. Anthony Boulevard asked whether some action
17 might take place which would make it impossible for the Walgreen's situation
18 to arise in the future. Chairman Madden responded that approval of the
19 moratorium would prevent such a situation from arising for the next twelve
20 months, and that the development plan produced would be the final
21 determinant.
22
23 Dennis Cavanaugh, 2909 St. Anthony Boulevard, stated his support of the
24 rezoning of 2909 St. Anthony Boulevard and his hope that the property in the
25 gateway area would never become commercial.
26
27 Donald Evertz, 2817 St. Anthony Boulevard, indicated his agreement with Mr.
28 Cavanaugh. He stated that the neighborhood was not aware of the zoning
29 designation of the 2900 St. Anthony Boulevard property until the Walgreen's
30 proposal was put forth.
31
32 Doug Jones, 2505 Silver Lane, recalled that a similar rezoning proposal for the
33 2900 St. Anthony Boulevard property was before the Planning Commission and
34 City Council some years ago, although no action was taken at that time.
35
36 The public hearing was closed at 9:11 p.m.
37
38 Chairman Madden and Commissioners Brownell and Murphy stated their
39 support for rezoning the Foss Road and St. Anthony Boulevard properties.
40 Commissioner Faust restated his reservations regarding the inconsistency
41 between recommending rezoning the 2900 St. Anthony Boulevard property and
42 at the same time recommending a development moratorium including that
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1 property. Chairman Madden stated that he felt the highest and best'use of the
2 property was clearly residential, but Commissioner Faust disagreed, stating that
3 the marketplace had indicated otherwise.
4
5 City Manager Burt stated that rezoning the 2900 property would have no impact
6 on the moratorium, or vice versa, and that the Commission should keep in mind
7 that the moratorium is at this time only a recommendation that has not yet been
8 approved by the City Council.
9
10 Commissioner Werenicz indicated his support for rezoning the 2900 St.Anthony
11 Boulevard and the Foss Road properties. He stated that updating the
12' Comprehensive Plan has been discussed as long as he has been on the
13 Planning Commission but that-it has not been accomplished. He noted that
14 updating it little by little would certainly be easier than trying to do it all at once.
15
16 Motion by Franzese, seconded by Brownell, to recommend that City Council
17 approve the rezoning of 2900 St. Anthony Boulevard from C to R-1; that City
18 Council approve the rezoning of 3912, 3914-16, 3915-21, 3923, 4000-02, 4004-
19 06, 4008-10, 4012-14, 4060-66, 4061-67, 4068-74, 4069-75, 4076-86, 4077-87,
20 4088-98, and 4089-99 Foss Road from L-1 to R-4; in order that the zoning of the
21 properties be brought into compliance with their existing uses; noting that
22 rezoning is supported by the Comprehensive Plan; and noting that no one
23 appeared in opposition to the rezoning.
24
25 Motion carried unanimously.
26
27 VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
28
29 A. REVIEW OF THE -FINAL PLAT FOR THE FOSS ROAD PATIO HOMES
30 (HARSTAD COMPAN)O, 3816 FOSS ROAD.
31
32 Commissioner Madden commented that the plat submitted is not a legal
33 document because it does not bear the signature of a registered land surveyor.
34 City Manager Burt stated that the City is waiting for the County to submit a
35 signed plat. In response to a question by Commissioner Murphy, Burt indicated
36 that he foresaw no changes being made by the County.
37
38 STAFF REPORT:
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40 City Manager Burt explained that City Council had approved the plat as
41 submitted by the developer, without the addition of twelve parking spaces,
42 because the Council.was very concerned about preserving the green space in
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1 the development. Staff had recommended that no parking be allowed on the
2 east side of the street, primarily to allow passage of emergency vehicles.
3 Additionally, since Harstad has doubled the required parking allowance from
4 one inside/one outside to two inside/two outside, there will be very little need
5 for additional street parking by the residents.
6
7 City Manager Burt reported that the fire marshal has determined that there is
8 no need for an additional fire hydrant near the development. The ordinance
9 requires that a water source must be within 150 feet of a property, but that is
io easily accomplished with the use of pumpers carried by the fire trucks.
11
12 Commissioner Werenicz questioned the decision of the City Council to require
13 green space rather than parking spaces when only the residents of the
14 development would be able to see the green space. City Manager Burt replied_
15 that there is a general concern about the amount of pavement in the City, and
16 that Mirror Lake, a holding pond, might conceivably overflow if forced to
17 accommodate too much runoff. .Commissioner Werenicz commented that the
18 people who live in the development might eventually regret not having enough
19 parking spaces, similar to the Kenzington situation. City Manager Burt
20 commented that the Kenzington developer was unrealistic in allowing only one
21 parking stall per unit, which was a very different situation from the Foss Road
22 Patio Homes situation. Chairman Madden noted that the Caravelle Apartment
23 complex is having its parking lot resurfaced, forcing residents to park on Foss
24 Road, but that the street parking seems to be adequate at this time.
25
26 Motion by Brownell, seconded by Franzese, to recommend that City Council
27 approve the final plat for the Foss Road Patio Homes subject to signature by
28 a registered land surveyor; that the City Council reconsider requiring twelve
29 additional outside parking spaces on site; and that the developer provide
30 adequate and proper drainage on the property until it reaches the public
31 driveway, as recommended in the staff report.
32
33 Commissioner Faust stated his support for the motion, saying that it is
34 important that the Commission indicate to the Council the seriousness of its
35 recommendation for additional parking, even if further negotiations are
36 necessary. Commissioner Gondorchin added that the residents who were
37 present for the initial Planning Commission meeting also indicated their strong
38 desire for sufficient parking at the development. Commissioner Brownell
39 reiterated the fact that the Commission felt very strongly about providing the
40 additional parking spaces based on the land use and the comments received
41 by the residents. Commissioner Werenicz stated that the green space would
42 be enjoyed only by the residents of the development, and not by-the rest of the
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h meeting had indicated a very
1 City, and that the residents who attended the g
2 strong desire for additional parking. Commissioner Franzese expressed the
3 desire to avoid repeating the parking errors made at the Kenzington project.
4
5 Motion carried unanimously.
6
7 MISCELLANEOUS.
8
9 Commissioner Faust asked about the situation at the Mobil Gas Station
10 on Silver Lake Road. City Manager Burt responded that the tanks are being
11 removed because of soil contamination, and that once clean dirt is replaced the
12 station will be vacant.
13
14
15 Commissioner Gondorchin noted that the swimming pool is not ready for
16 use. City Manager Burt stated that the City's Public Works department recently
17 has been short three people, but that it would be ready for use very soon.
18
19 Commissioner Franzese noted that the Popham, Haik law firm had
20 provided an interesting seminar regarding land taking. Commissioner Faust
21 stated that Judge Simonette made an excellent presentation which shed light
22 on current situations. Commissioner Faust stated that one of Judge
23 Simonette's main points was that public displeasure was not sufficient reason
24 to thwart development. Commissioner Faust felt that, according to the
25 information received in the seminar, St. Anthony seems to be operating
26 correctly.
27
28 VIII. ADJOURNMENT.
29
30 Motion by Brownell, seconded by Murphy,to adjourn the Planning Commission
31 meeting at 9:44 p.m.
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33 Motion carried unanimously.
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36
37 Respectfully submitted,
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39 Doris Hoskin
40 Recording Secretary
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DATE : APPROVAL :
August 14 , 1991
TO :
Planning Commission Members
FROM :
David Mark Urbia Mana e
REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE FENCE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
The applicant, Thomas E. Shamp, 3209 Edward Street.Northeast is requesting a variance from-the
fence height requirements to allow for an eight foot six inch fence. The request is for a two foot
six inch variance from the ordinance, as the ordinance states that no fence shall be over six feet in
height.
In a letter from the applicant, the applicant refers to two important issues. First, the slope of the
property required for drainage. Second, the fence is an integral part of the deck and it does not
exceed the six foot maximum requirement when measured from the top of the deck as compared
to measuring from the ground.
Staff recommends granting the variance. The request meets all the conditions for a variance and
it will not adversely affect the neighborhood in any way. ' There -has not been any neighboring
resident input received by the City on this matter at the time of this report.
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other. . . . . . . . . . . $100.00 )
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PETITION FOR VARIANCE
Applicant• �� -> S ICJ �M Phone•
Address: �' 67-
Status of applicant (owner, buyer, renter, agent, etc. ) : OIr�/C2
Street address and/or legal description of property petitioned for
variance :
Zoning district in which property is located: �9S /XD i f/-1 L —
Request: .7C 7F-=^'I� �f%In 6-,z:
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Pursuant to Section 15 , Subd. 5 , of the City of St. Anthony Zoning
Ordinance, a variance shall not be granted for any use not permitted in
the zone in which a particular parcel lies .
Minnesota Statutes and City Ordinances require that the following
conditions must be satisfied for approval of this request. Please
• respond to these conditions using additional sheets, if necessary.
1) Because of the particular physical surroundings, shape, or
topographical conditions of the parcel of land involved, the proposed
variance would relieve an undue hardship, as distinguished from a mere
inconvenience, should the applicable ordinance be strictly enforced.
YES .
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,
cbut would correct extraordinary circumstances applicable to this
I-4roperty but not applicable to other property in the vicinity or zoning
istrict.
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.
YES •
• o Signature of applicant
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August 12, 1991
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City of St. Anthony RE: Residence Mr. Thomas E. Shamp
3301 - Silver Lake Road 3209 Edwards Street NE
St. Anthony, MN 55418-1699 St. Anthony, MN 55418
Attn: Mr. Thomas Burt
Mr. Burt,
As per- our verbal conversation, and our site visit, I am requesting a
variance on the 6' fence height ordinance.
In keeping with the approved grading plan for the above referenced lot; the
first floor elevation has been maintained; and the drainage easement
completed per design. However, by maintaining the above specified
elevations creates a change in elevation which. creates a need for the high
fence.
Secondly, the fence is an integral part of the approved deck. Measuring
off the deck to the top of the fence is 6' 00. If the fence posts were
secured to the deck and not to the ground. The measurement would be taken
of the deck height. The fence is secured to the deck in addition to being
in the ground.
Please note the enclosed photo's. Thank you for your consideration on this
matter.
cerely,6
Thomas E. Sham
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
• NOTICE OF PUBLIC 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, August 20, 1991 at 7:35 P.M. in the Council Chambers of
the City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road (enter northeast corner) for the following purpose:
Consideration of a request from Thomas Shamp, 3209 Edward Street
Northeast for a variance from the fence height requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance to allow for an eight foot six inch fence. The proposed height of
the fence (no fence shall be over six feet in height) necessitates a variance.
Anyone wishing to be heard with reference to the above matter will be heard at said time
and place. Questions regarding this matter may be referred to the City Manager, 789-8881.
Thomas D. Burt
City Manager
Bulletin: August 7 , 1991
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Richard Opland Gary Medin Donald Troupe
3129 Edward 3200 Edward 3213 Edward
St. Anthony, NIN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
Steven Ecklund Tom Ziesmer Michael Dolan
3217 Edward 3221 Edward 3246 Edward
St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
Richard Talbot William Kalina Arthur Peterson
3128 Wilson 3133 Wilson 3200 Belden
St. Anthony, NIN 55418 St. Anthony, MN .55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
Marvin Beberg ,john Kosek Peter Mazurko
3208 Belden 3212 Belden 3216 Belden
St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
David Meisner Ronald Hertog Joseph Tretter
3220 Belden 2601-32nd Avenue N.E. 2617 - 32nd Avenue N.E.
St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
Christine Hansen Robert Bailey Joseph Kessler
15085 Ironwood Court ' 2700 Hilldale 2516 St. Anthony Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
Re: 2705-32nd Avenue N.E.
Willard Kjeseth Richard Peterson John Hertog
2524 St. Anthony Road 2517 St. Anthony Road 2521 St. Anthony Road
St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
Leo Hertog, Jr.
2520 - 33rd Avenue N.E.
St. Anthony, MN 55418
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August 15, 1991
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Planning
FROM :
Thomas D. Burt, City Manager
=TEM : SHOPPING CENTER AT 39TH AND STINSON BOULEVARD
Staff has met with a developer interested in purchasing the vacant shopping center at the corner
of-39th Avenue and Stinson Boulevard: They have expressed justifiable concern about the success
of a center at this location with obvious visibility problems. At the request of staff the developer
'has submitted a proposed sign plan for this site.
One solution to the problems at this location could be Section 430:40 Subd. 5. SHOPPING
CENTER COMPREHENSIVE SIGN-PLAN. This section allows exceptions to the regulations of
the Sign Ordinance with the approval of the City Council.
In review of the proposed sign plan, there are some inconsistencies from the code that will need
variances or consideration under a comprehensive sign plan.
- Set Back: Three signs (two directional signs and one ground sign) need to be move'back
of the property line so they do not encroach into the right of way.
- Gasoline Station Sign: The maximum allowed sign surface is 50 square feet. The
proposal identifies an 80 square foot sign. This will need a variance or
consideration under the comprehensive sign plan.'
- Ground Sign: A pylon sign up to 300 square feet is permitted for shopping centers
with the approval of the City Council. The size of this sign can be better
controlled with the comprehensive sign plan. The applicant is requesting a
100 square foot ground sign.
- Directional Signs: The developer is proposing two 4 square foot directional signs
that will identify the entrance to the center. The ordinance allows directional
signs up to 5 square feet.
- Shopping Center Comprehensive Sign Plan: If the developer is interested in this
option they should be required to establish conditions for all store fronts in
the center. The minimum requirement of the plan should reflect the City's
sign ordinance. This would allow them to establish a theme for the center or
control size, color, style, etc.
I have invited the developer to attend the meeting to listen to the Planning Commission ideas. This
center has never been successful and hopefully with a little help from the City, the shopping center i
can be successful in the future.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAIN REVISIONS & CORRIDOR STUDY
I. REVIEW LAND USE PLAN
A. Staff will review land use plan with existing zoning classifications and existing
use to determine the appropriate land use. This M)l include the land uses in
the moratorium area.
B. Review proposed changes with residents committee and solicit feedback and
recommendations.
C. Incorporate comments from the residents committee.
D. Present Comprehensive Plan revisions to Planning Commission at public
hearing.
E. Initiate rezoning of certain properties as appropriate per the revised
comprehensive plan.
II. 'KENZIE TERRACE CORRIDOR (MORATORIUM)
A.. Staff will interview planners and make recommendation to hire to the City
Council.
B. Staff will meet with planner and review area and provide needed support.
C. Meet with residents committee to gather ideas.
D. Planner %will prepare different options for the corridor and get input from
residents committee.
1. The plan will identify possible funding sources, timing of the proposed
improvements and recommendations for possible changes to the Land
Use Plan.
E. Planning Commission will review and make recommendation to the City
Council.
The study of the Kenzie Terrace corridor and changes to the comprehensive plan will take
place simultaneously and have input from the residents committee and recommendations by
• the planning commission. The entire process is estimated to take up to one year.
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ST. ANTHONY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
2 MAY 14, 1991
4
5 1 . CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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7
R The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ranallo at 7:30 p.m. and the
9 Mayo.r led the Pledge of Allegiance.
10 2. ROLL CALL
11
12 Present : Mayor Ranallo, Councilmembers Enrooth, Marks, Fleming and Wagner
13
i4 Staff Present: Ci-ty Manager Burt and City Attorney Soth
15
16
17 3. APPROVAL OF MAY 14, 1991 COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
18
19 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to approve the May 14, 1991 Council agenda
20 as presented with the following additions:
21
22 Evergreen Townhouse Development 'Request
23 Request from Walgreen Drug Store
24 Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Annual Meeting
25 Public Works Department
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26 Garage Sale Signs
27
78 Motion carried unanimously
29
30 4. APPROVAL OF -APRIL 23, 1991 RECONVENED. BOARD OF REVIEW MINUTES
31
32 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the minutes of the April 23,
33 1991 Reconvened Board of Review as presented and there were no corrections.
34
35 Motion carried unanimously
36
37 APPROVAL OF APRIL 23, 1991 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
38
39 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the minutes of the April
4D 23, 1991 Regular Council meeting with the following corrections :
41
42 page 3, line 9: Correct the word "City" to read "County"
43 page 5, line 12: Add to the end of the line the word "negative"
44 page 7, line 21 : Change the word "permits" to "variances"
L9;
46 Motion carried unanimously
47
48
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5. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS
2 Gus Tarr, a representative of Master Bread Thrift Shop, located at •
3007 37th Avenue Northeast, requested permission from the Council to
5 operate a hot dog stand at that location on May 23 and May 24, 1991 .
He indicated he has already spoken to Ramsey County regarding this
venture.
7
A Councilmember Enrooth commended Mr. Tarr on his asking for permission
9 as the Councilmember doesn't remember the Council ever being asked in
1
11 the past or having been consulted on this type of matter. Mr. Tarr
responded .this type of activity has been done in many other communities
12 and that this is the first time he has had to make this type of request .
13
i4 Motion by Fleming , second by Marks to approve the request to operate a
15 hot dog stand at the Master Bread Thrift Shop located at 3007 37th
16 Avenue Northeast on May 23 and May 24, 1991 .
17
18 Motion carried unanimously
19
20
21 General Contractor License Requests
22
23 Twintown Remodelers , Inc.
24 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the license for Twintown
25 Remodelers, Inc. of Minneapolis , Mn.
27 Motion carried unanimously •
28
29 Kelly Heath Company
30 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the license- for D. Kelly
31 Heath Company of St—Paul , Mn.
32
33 Motion carried unanimously
34
35 Pro-Exteriors
36 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the license for the
37 Pro-Exteriors Company of Crystal , Mn.
38
39 Motion carried unanimously
40
41 Advanced Design, Inc.
42 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the license for the
43 Advanced Design; Inc. Company of St. Anthony, Mn.
J44
bS Motion carried unanimously
46
47 Norsk Concrete Construction, Inc.
48 Motion by Marks, second by -Enrooth to approve the license for the
4 9 Norsk Concrete Construction, Inc. Company of Moundsview, Mn.
50
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Motion carried unanimously
• 2 Midwest Fence_ b Manufacturing Company
Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the license for the
5 Midwest Fence b Manufacturing Company of Minneapolis , Mn.
Motion carried unanimously
k
9 Carlson-LaVine, Inc.
Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the license for
11 the Carlson-LaVine Inc. Company of Minneapolis , Mn.
12 Motion carried unanimously
13
is Advanced Home Products , Inc.
15 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the license for the
16 Advanced Home Products, Inc. Company of Minneapolis, Mn.
17
18 Motion carried unanimously
19
20 Asphalt Special Company, ACT Specialities Company
21 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the license for the
22 ACT Specialities Company of Lakeland, Mn.
23
24 Motion carried unanimously
25
26 Green Masters Industries, Inc.
27 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the license for the
28 Green Masters Industries, Inc. Company of Plymouth, Mn.
29
30 Motion carried unanimously
31
32 Heating License
33
34 Anderson Heating and Air Conditioning
35 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the heating license
36 for the Anderson Heating and Air Conditioning Company of Columbia
37 Heights, Mn.
38
39 Motion carried unanimously
40
41 Garbage Haulers Licenses
42
43 Larry's Quality Sanitation
J44 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the garbage hauler 's
hr, license for Larry's Quality Sanitation of Ramsey, Mn.
46
47 Motion carried unanimously
48
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page 4
1 Nitti Disposal , Inc. •
2 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the garbage hauler 's
license for Nitti Disposal , Inc. of Eagan, Mn.
5 Motion carried unanimously
The City Manager advised that the two aforementioned garbage haulers
are commercial haulers. Notices for residential haulers licenses were
9 recently sent out from City Hall .
Juke Box License
11
12 Bono's Malt Shop
13 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the juke box license for
15 Bono's Malt Shop.
16 Motion carried unanimously
17
16
19 6. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
20
21 A. Stuart J. Bonniwell
22 Motion by Marks, second by Ranallo to approve payment in the amount of
�3 $7,500.00 to Stuart. J . Bonniwell for the 1990 City audit and pre-
24 paration of the financial report.
25
26 Motion carried unanimously •
27
78 B. Barr Engineering
29 Motion by Marks, second by Ranallo to approve payment in the amount of
30 $1 ,617.00 to Barr Engineering for professional services rendered from
31 November 4, 1990 through March 30, 1991 relative to evaluation of
32 outfall capacity along CSAH 88.
33
54 Motion carried unanimously
35
36 C. Dorsey b Whitney
37 Motion by Marks, second by Ranallo to approve payment in the amount of
38 $2,924. 10 to Dorsey E Whitney for legal services rendered from Sep-
39 tember 1 , 1990 through March 31 , 1991 for codification of ordinances.
J40 .
41 Motion carried unanimously
42
J,3 D. Dorsey E Whitney
44 Motion by Marks , second by Ranallo to approve payment in the amount of
bq $1 ,267.05 to Dorsey & Whitney for legal services rendered from March
46 1 , 1991 through March 31 , 1991 .
47
48 Motion carried unanimously
49
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• 1 E. Dorsey Whitney
2 Motion by Marks, second by Ranallo to approve payment in the amount of
$1 ,624.53 for legal services rendered through March 31 , 1991 regarding
the Foss Road Lift Station.
5 Councilmember Enrooth inquired if the dealings with NewMech Companies
are completed. The City Attorney advised that they are not resolved.
k He noted that the response time will be extended as long as the com-
9 pany contines to seek resolution of the problems being experienced
10 but that a deadline will have to be set. He stated that a lawsuit
11 will be avoided if possible.
12 Motion carried unanimously
13
iy F. Hance & LeVahn
15 Motion by Marks , second by Ranallo to approve payment in the amount of
16 $2,400.00 to Hance & LeVahn for legal services rendered for the month
17 of May, 1991 .
18
19 Motion carried unanimously
20
21 G. Grossman Chevrolet
22 Motion by Marks, second by Ranallo to approve payment in the amount of
�3 $12,742.00 to Grossman Chevrolet for a 1991 four door Chevrolet.
24
25 Motion carried unanimously
26
�7 H. Grossman Chevrolet
28 Motion by Marks, second by Ranallo to approve payment in the amount of
�9 $12,742.00 to Grossman Chevrolet for a 1991 four door Chevrolet.
30
31 Motion carried unanimously
32
33 It was noted that both of the above vehicle purchases had been
34 in the budget.
35
36 I . Verified Claims
37 Motion by Marks, second by Ranallo to approve payment. of the verified
38 claims dated May 7, 1991 .
39
40 Motion carried unanimously
41
42
43 7. REPORTS
44
A. Planning Commission
46
47 Commissioner Madden was in attendance representing the Planning Commission.
48
49 1 . Forest and Marty Harstad - Preliminary Plat Approval and Rezoning
50 Requests for 3816 Foss Road.
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Councilmember Marks observed that approximately eighteen years ago
2 the property where this development is being proposed for location •
was zoned light industrial . This zoning was re-visited by members
of the City Council and of the Planning Commission and it was decided
5 to encourage residential development. Councilmember Marks felt this
project was right in line with the proposal for residential deve-
lopment.
9 Commissioner Madden advised the City Council that the proposal is for
�9 condominiums rather than townhouses, as the developer does not own
11 the land. He stated that the Harstad Companies is requesting a re-
12 zoning of 3816 Foss Road from LI (light industrial) to R4 (multiple
13 dwelling) . Originally, the firm had requested a rezoning to R3 but
had reconsidered the request when the question of density was raised.
i4 A development of two eight-plexes under the zoning category of R4,
15 condominiums, is being requested. Calculations of the square footage
16 of the proposed development determined that it falls within the R4
17 density requirements.
18
19 Councilmember Marks inquired if the issue of an additional .exit from
20 the development had been reviewed by staff. Burt responded that staff
21 had pursued the possibility of an additional exit point which would
22 acces Chandler Drive. This was an issue raised at a previous Council
23 meeting as well as at the April 16th Planning Commission meeting.
24 It was noted that Chandler Drive is eight feet wider than Foss Road
25 and could handle increased traffic better than Foss Road. An easement
26 to make a western access would require an easement being let by the •
27 City.
28
�9 Burt had advised the Planning Commission members that the City needs
30 the space to park its snowplows in the summer, space for the Recycling
31 Center, space for the pole barn for the new carbon facility and space
32 for storage for the Fire Department. This easement would also reduce
33 the maintenance yard by one fourth of its present size.
34
35 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to recommend approval of the request
36 to rezone the property at 3816 Foss Road from LI to R4, noting that
37 the land use would be compatible with the adjacent residential land
38 use; that neighboring citizens appeared to support the rezoning; that
39 the change would be an enhancement to the community; that no objections
40 were raised to the rezoning; and that the final approval not be
41 granted until such time as the final plat plan is approved by the City
42 Council .
43
44 Motion carried unanimously
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46 Commissioner Madden stated that the Harstad Companies were also
47 seeking approval of a preliminary plat for the 16 unit condominium
48 development at 3816 Foss Road. The parcel is approximately 1 .3 acres.
49
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The City' s Comprehensive Plan calls for the property to be rezoned
• and developed as a multi-family residential development. The
preliminary plat 'has been reviewed by City staff and meets the
4 requirements outlined by the applicable City ordinances .
5 At the April 16th Planning Commission meeting , residents from the
area of the proposed development expressed concerns regarding the
& potential need for additional parking as well as 'the potential of
9 increased traffic. The parking plans being proposed for the deve-
�9 lopment were reviewed by the City Council . Councilmember Wagner
11 observed that the proposed parking was twice that required and that
12 widening of the driveways could be tonsidered.
13 Burt stated that City staff continues to be sensitive to the needs
is for drainage as well as the need for green areas. He noted that
15 presently there is no parking allowed on the west side of the street '
16 but parallel parking could be a consideration. Councilmember Marks
17 felt the parking restriction on the west side of the street should
18 be reviewed and if there is no valid reason for it being kept in
19 place, it could be eliminated. Commissioner Madden suggested it may
20 have been a Fire Department requirement.
21
22 Burt said the preliminary plans had been reviewed by the Fire Chief
�3 and he saw no problems. Locations of fire hydrants will be addressed '. .
24 when the plans are returned for final approval . Councilmember Enrooth
25 felt fire lanes should be a consideration in the final plans.
26
27 Marty Harstad advised that the plans were viewed by two surveyors
28 specifically with regard to parking needs. It was their opinion
29 that parallel parking would not really gain any additional parking
30 spaces. .
31
32 Residents of nearby developments stated they have no problems with
33 parking :as presented on the plans , but did express concern that if
54 parking on both sides of the street were allowed, it could create
35 a hazardous condition.
36
37 Burt said that traffic counts were done on Foss Road relative to the
38 numbers of vehicles which continue to travel north past the area.
39 The results of the counts showed that 65% stay on Foss Road and
4 D there are few vehicles.
41
42 Some concerns were expressed for parking when residents -of the pro-
A3 posed development host a party. Marty Harstad cited the average
if-14 property owner in his Coon Rapids development is not a "party"
bq person.
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47 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the preliminary plat
48 submitted by Forest and Marty Harstad for the development of two
49 eight-plex condominiums at 3816 Foss Road.
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Motion carried unanimously •
B. City Council Reports
5 The City of St. Anthony received a Hennepin County 1990 Partner-
L ship Award for the best regional recycling program in 1990. Mayor
7 Ranallo felt the lion's share of the credit for the success of this
9 program was due to the efforts of Councilmember Enrooth. Council-
9 Enrooth recognized that the major efforts of coordinating
11 the program came from Sue VanderHeyden.
12 The City's Neighborhood Crime Watch Program is an interest of Council-
13 member Fleming. She has visited with Chief Engstrom regarding in-
i4 creasing the number of participants and neighborhoods in the Program.
15 A program has been initiated in Councilmember Fleming 's neighborhood
16 and its first meeting will be held at Councilmember Wagner's home.
17
18 Mayor Ranallo recalled the Police Department sponsored "Night Out"
19 activates from last year had met with modest success in four areas
20 of the City. He requested the City Manager to gather information
21 on this subject from the Police Department and coordinate publicity
22 and activities for this year.
23
24, The City Manager stated that the City's new intern, David Urbia,
25 would coordinate the "Night Out" activities.
. 26
27 The City Manager formally introduced David Urbia.
�8
�9 The Mayor noted that November 23, 1991 is the tentative date selected
30 for a fundraiser for the D.A.R. E. Program. Angie Eklund is coordinating
31 the planning for the fundraiser and hopes to have the services of Paul
32 Todd for entertainment.
33
34 Mayor Ranallo and Councilmember Wagner will be attending a land use
35 and zoning seminar on May 29th sponsored by the Popham, Haik &
36 Snobrich law firm.
37
38 Councilmember Enrooth indicated his willingness to work with the City
39 Manager to gather data for a water quality study- program for Silver
40 Lake and to focus on the lake as a oatural resource.
41
42 Councilmember Wagner noted that the St. Anthony Kiwanis Club will
J-3 be volunteering at the Special Olympics in July. Training sessions
44 are being given for anyone interested in volunteering. Bus trips
6c; to some of the Special Olympics events are being organized by the
46 Kiwanis Club as well . All of the events are free, but Councilmember
47 Wagner said all of the tickets for the aquatic meets are already
48 given out. He will be meeting with the Chamber of Commerce regarding
49 member participation and will pursue the placement of a banner across
so Silver Lake Road recognizing the country athletes being hosted by St.
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1 St. Anthony. Included in a letter from the City to the athletes is
2 a video of the City 's Village Fest .
4 Mayor Ranallo mentioned he will be hosting a family for ten days who
5 will be participating in the Special. Olympics. He explained the re-
quirements for hosting a family or athletes .
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7
F The Mayor will be meeting with representatives of Apache Merchants
Association and of the St. Anthony Merchants Association to discuss
9
19 a "Shop St. Anthony" campaign. Councilmember Wagner advised that
11 Anderson Furniture, presently located on 37th Avenue, will be moving
into space at Apache Plaza.
12
13 The Ramsey County League of Local Government will be. holding a meeting
i4 on May 15th to discuss drugs .
15
16 A joint meeting of the City Council and the School Board was .held
17 on May 13th where revenue sources and their distribution were the
16 topics for discussion. The next joint meeting of these two bodies
19 will be June 24th at City Hall . Issues regarding distribution
20 similarities between the City Council and the School Board will be
21 discussed.
22
23 C. City Manager's Report
24
25 1 . Recycling Center
26 More yard waste, tires , and junk is being brought to the Recycling
�7 Center. Black dirt is being removed. The City Manager this is a
28 frustrating situation and also there are safety concerns as the area
29 is becoming an "attractive nuisance" for children.
30
31 It was recommended that the matter of the location of the Recycling
32 Center be directed back to the Recycling Task Force.
33
34 The City Manager advised that an ordinance must be in place by July
35 1 , 1991 , which addressed individual household/family recycling. This
36 is a Hennepin County regulation.
. 37
38 Mayor Ranallo received a letter from a resident who felt the Recycling
39 Center is being used as a dumping grounds. The writer also felt
40 garage sale signs should be allowed to be placed on property owners '
41 front yards .
42
43 2. Pavement Management Study
44 The City Manager has evaluated three firms to conduct the Pavement
bS Study. He noted that they all were fairly close in costs . He is
46 recommending Braun Intertec Pavement of St. Paul . $80,000 has been
47 placed in the Public Works ' budget for road replacement . It more
46 funds are needed , they can be designated .
49
50 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to authorize accepting the services
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of Braun Intertec Pavement Inc. of St. Paul to conduct the City of
2 St. Anthony's Pavement Management Study as recommended by the City
Manager.
5 Motion carried unanimously
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3. Request from Evergreen Townhomes
9 Dave Newman, legal counsel for Evergreen Townhomes built by Nedegaard
Builders, sent a letter to the City requesting permission to leave in
10 place a fence located at the Evergreen Townhome development. A survey
11 was conducted and it was found that• the fence is from three inches to
12 fifteen inches into the public right-of-way. The request is for
13 a license to leave the fence at its present location. The City Attorney
i4 will review the matter. It was noted that the firm was advised if the
15 fence were to be damaged more than fifty percent or need to be replaced,
16 it will have to be located in the correct place out of the public right-
17 of-way.
18
19 4. Public Works Personnel
20 Presently, the Public Works Department is short four employees .
21 One vacancy occurred when a replacement was not hired to fill a
22 position left by a retiring employee. The other three absences are
�3 due to various reasons of each employee.
24
25 The City Manager noted that because of these vacancies in the Depart-
: 26 ment the trail near Autumn Woods may not be completed in a -timely
�7 manner.
28
�9 Students who fill seasonal positions will be coming on board in June.
30 The City Manager has requested property owners whose property is
31 located near Old Highway #8 to mow the grass in that area.
32
33 Councilmember Marks inquired when the crosswalks in the City will
54 be painted. He was advised this item is on the list of tasks to
35 be completed this summer or fall .
36
37 5. Proposal from Walgreen Drug Stores
38 A realtor has contacted the City Manager regarding a proposal for the
39 location of a Walgreen Drug Store on the triangular parcel in an area
40 south of St. Anthony Boulevard and east of Coolidge.. The realtor is
41 presently working on purchase agreements for Rosie's Cafe and a home
42 located in the area. The realtor is requesting the City to require
1.3 no variances.
44
bS The City Manager is concerned with the location being so close to a
46 residential area but noted that this bu.ilding would be permitted
47 under the present zoning.
48
49 Mayor Ranllo felt the realtor should consider locating in one of the
30 two shopping centers in the City since both of them have vacant
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• � space.
The realtor told the City Manager that a corner lot and a singular
4 site was the preference cf the store. The City Manager felt removal
5 of a home from a residential area would not be well received by
property owners in the area. He will advise the realtor of this
fact.
9 Councilmember Marks felt the Council should be sensitive to the gateway
19 atmosphers that St. Anthony Boulevard projects.
11 Burt noted that the owner of the single family home has resisted selling
12 his home and has increased the price as he does not want to sell it
13 to Walgreen's. The City Manager felt this issue should be reviewed
i4 .n respect to the Comprehensive Plan. He will bring the request to
16 the Planning Commission and will request actual sized plans for the
meeting.
18 Doug Jones advised the Council that the sites in this area had been
19 brought before the Planning Commission about ten or twelve years
20 ago for review. The City Council took no action at that time.
21
22 Burt advised that most of the parcels in the area were identified when
�3 reviewing zoning for the recodification. All of the areas will be
24 addressed when rezoning is being considered.
25
26 6. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
�7 The AMM is holding -its annual meeting. The City Manager requested any
28 Councilmembers who plan to attend the meeting advise him so he can
�9 coordinate the reservations . Councilmember Enrooth serves on the Board
30 of the AMM.
31
32 The League of Minnesota Cities sent an Action Alert to the City
33 regarding a bill being proposed by Senator Luther to require all
34 local elected officials to freeze the salaries of their non-union
35 employees and any employees not represented by a bargaining unit.
36
37 7. Water Quality of Silver Lake
38 Concern for the quality of the water in Silver Lake was on the agenda
39 of a recent Council work session. It has three cities and three
40 counties involved as governing entities. Councilmember Enrooth will
41 follow this matter as an environmental control issue.
42
43 Mayor Ranallo indicated he would like to attend the next Silver
4y Lake Homeowners ' Association meeting. He knows the City Council is
bS concerned about the water quality of Silver Lake and it appears to
46 be getting worse.
47
48 Doug Jones, who resides on Silver Lake, advised that a brochure is being
49 distributed to lakeshore owners which cautions them to be aware of
30 their treatment of the property and the lake, especially in the use of
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1 fertilizer and other chemicals . •
2
The City Manager advised that a special use district is being.
4 considered for the lakeshore area.
5
8. Sidewalk Project on Silver Lane
7 The City Manager stated that the appraiser for this project is
P doing a parcel-by-parcel review of the benefit for assessment
9 purposes. This review should be completed by the end of the month.
10 He noted that there is a possibility of receiving some funding for
11 the City's portion of the assessment if the project is approved
12 from the profits .from gambling funds.
13
i4 Doug Jones felt a public hearing must be held on this project. He noted
15 that there are a very large number of people using this area for
16 walking on Silver Lane to areas near the freeway.
17
18 Mayor Ranallo met with people from New Brighton regarding the newly
i9 presented plan from Ramsey County for Silver Lake Road. He noted
20 that it does include sidewalk on the St. Anthony side of Silver Lake
21 Road. Doug Jones felt a sidewalk on the south side of Silver Lane
22 would stop the erosion that is taking place in the area. The City
�3 Manager advised the Council that Ramsey County representatives held
24 a special meeting for Hennepin County residents living on the south
25 side of 37th Avenue to reassure them regarding traffic and other
- 26 matters.
27
78 The City Manager referred to a recently passed ordinance of the City of
�9 Minnetonak regarding speed which is very effective.
30
31 9. Proposed Zoning Change
32 The City Manager advised that the northwest corner of Silver Lake Road
33 and County Road E is zoned as a Business District and is not Commercial .
34 Doug Jones noted that when the stretch of County Road E near the
35 Salvation Army Camp was resurfaced, it was sloped so all of the runoff
36 goes directly into the Camp property.
37
38 Doug Jones advised the Council that the property owners on Silver Lake
39 will be holding their traditional Fourth of July Boat Parade on the
40 Lake. He felt the Salvation Army could be approached about having a
41 limited Open House on the Fourth. The City Manager will pursue this
42 suggestion.
43
j!N Mayor Ranallo has been advised that Tri-City American Legion in New
ye; Brighton will be open on the Fourth of July but that no special
46 activities have been planned. The American Legion will supply an
47 honor guard for any community event where it could be appropriately
48 used. The Mayor suggested some activity be pursued in light of the
49 fact that most of the personnel who participated in Desert Storm
50 would have returned by that time.
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1 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
• 2 There were no public hearings.
4 9. NEW BUSINESS
5
A. Approval of Road Materials Quotations
Blacktop Winter and Summer Mix
9
19 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the purchase of
blacktop summer mix from Midwest Asphalt of Hopkins and the purchase
12 of blacktop winter mix from T.A. Shirsky E Sons of North St. Paul .
13 Motion carried unanimously
i4
15 Concrete Material
16 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the purchase of concrete
17 materials from Flittie Redi-Mix of Blaine, Mn.
18
19 Motion carried unanimously
20
21 Oil Material
22 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the purchase of oil
23 material from Koch Materials of St. Paul , Mn.
24
25 Motion carried unanimously
• 26
27 Aggregate Materials.
?8 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the purchase of
29 aggregate materials from Barton Sand b Gravel of Maple Grove,
30 Mn.
31
32 Motion carried unanimously
33
34 Water Department Supplies
35 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the purchase of
36 water department supplies from Water Products of Eden Prairie, Mn.
37
38 Motion carried unanimously
39
40 B. Resolution No. 91-026; Drainage District k6 System Capacity Study
41 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to approve Resolution No. 91-02
42 being a resolution approving a cooperative agreement for a drainage
43 system capacity study and authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to
44 to execute said agreement on behalf of the City.
46 Motion carried unanimously
47
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C. Ordinance No. 1991-003; Regulations on Lake Usage (1st reading) •
2 The City Manager distributed copies of the revised ordinance which is
an ordinance regulating the surface use of the water of Silver Lake
located within the boundaries of the City of St. Anthony; amending
5 the 1973 Code of Ordinances to add a new section 1500:00.
The only revision made to this ordinance were the hours. Burt met with
F representatives of Ramsey County and the City of Columbia Heights
9 to discuss the ordinance. Enforcement falls under the pervue of Ramsey
10 County as the enforcement agent. Signage may be an effective control ,
11 but it was felt that realistically the lakeshore property owners
12 may be depended upon to coordinate some of the control .
13 A resident of the area noted that jet skis activity near the swimming
i4 beach and the boat landing is the source for most of the objectionable
15 behavior and noise. The City Manager is waiting for the results of
16 a survey regarding this matter.
17
18 10. UNIFINISHED BUSINESS
19
20 There was no unfinished business.
21
22 ADJOURNMENT
23
24 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to adjourn the meeting at 9:25
25 p.m. .
27 Motion carried unanimously •
28
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30 Respectfully submitted,
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33 Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
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37 Mayor Clarence Ranallo
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40 ATTEST:
41 City Clerk
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• CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
3 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
4
5 JUNE 25, 1991
6
7 1 . CALL TO ORDER
8
9 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Ronallo at
10 8: 15 p.m.
11
12 2. ROLL' CALL
13
14 Present: Chairperson Ranal_lo, Vice Chairperson Enrooth,
15 Secretary/Treasurer Marks, and Commissioners Wegner and
16 Fleming.
17
18 Staff Present: Executive Director Burt and City Attorney
19 Soth.
20
21 3. CLAIMS
22
23 A . Briggs and Morgan
24 The Executive Director advised this claim should have been
listed under claims on the Council meeting agenda. He
recuested it be removed from the HRA claims list.
27
28 B. Dorsey &Whitney
29 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve payment in the
30 amount of $358.80 to Dorsey & Whitney law firm for legal
31 sevices rendered from March 1 , 1991 through March 31, 1991
32 regarding the Lang-Nelson project.
33
34 Motion carried unanimously
35
36 4. 1990 H.R.A. FINANCIAL STATEMENT
37
38 The City Manager advised that this financial statement had
39 been reviewed by Stuart Sonniwell , the auditor, after a
40 previous meeting. No further discussion was required.
41
42 5. APPOVAL OF MINUTES
43
44 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the minutes of
45 the April 23, 1991 H.R.A. meeting as presented. There were
46 no corrections.
47
48 !lotion carried unanimously
49
H.R.A. MEETING
JUNE 25, 1991
3 PAGE 2
4
5
6 5. MISCELLANEOUS
7
8 A. Old Clark Station Property - 3301 Stinson Boulevard
9 The Executive Director advised he had requested the City —
10 Attorney to review the possibility of the City doing small
it projects in blighted areas rather than doing larger
12 projects. He noted that the area at 33rd and Stinson
13 Boulevard is presently zoned for townhomes. There are two
14 developers -interested in this property.
15
16 Chairperson Ranallo inquired if the island and the building
17 presently on the parcel . could be removed. The City Attorney
18 responded it would be very difficult without the cooperation
19 of the owner. He advised the property could be acquired by
20 the City through purchase or condemnation. He also advised
21 that H.R.A. tax increment financing could be used if a
22 redevelopment district were established but there would be a
23 loss of State Aid funds if this were to be done.
24
25 The City Attorney cautioned against the City taking title to
the property. He noted that soil testing has not been done
on the property. Title to the property could be transferred
28 directly to the developer.
29
30 The Chairman recalled that soil tests were done on the
31 property where the Evergreen pro3ect is located.
32
33 The Executive Director has requested information from the
3.4 League of Minnesota Cities regarding soil contamination on
35 land which may be acquired by a municipality. He will copy
36 the Council on this information when it is received.
37
38 The City Attorney advised that the State of Minnesota has
39 funds available for reimbursement of costs incurred for
40 cleaning up contaminated property. He felt the property in
41 question was a good candidate for redevelopment as it is
42 zoned residential.
43
44 All the members of the H.R.A. felt staff should pursue
45 redevelopment of this area. Commiasioner - Enrooth noted that
46 it was already designated as residential in the City's
47 Comprehensive Plan.
48
49 Councilmember Marks inquired if the City would be required
50
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JUNE 25, 1991
3 PAGE 4
4
5
6 The Executive Director stated that Mr. Lang is presently
7 deaing with the financier of the Project. He had requested
8 Mr. Lange to submit this written proposal to the H.R.A. and
9 make a personal appearance at a H.R.A. meeting and wake a
10 presentation.
11
12 Chairperson Ranallo stated his opposition to assisting this
13 developer noting that developers of other projects in the
14 City may request the some kind of help.
. 15
16 The City Attorney stated that there would have to be some
17 basis for giving this kind of assistance to this developer.
18 He noted that initially help was approved by the City
19 Council to develop . the project and get it built. That
20 situation presented an unique set of circumstances. This
21 request is not unique. He felt for the H.R.A. to authorize
22 the 650,000 it must be determined how it would benefit the
23 community and its residents.
24
25 The Executive Director noted that Mr. Lang will cite his
0 development in New Hope and how he made a _similar
arrangement for this type of funding in that community. It
28 was felt he would argue that there is still a working
29 relationship with the City as long as there is a Tax
30 Increment District in place.
31
32 Commissioner Marks inquired if the H.R.A. could review Mr.
33 Lang's books. Chairperson Ranallo felt this would be
34 inadvisable if it were discovered that the project really
35 needs financial assistance and this reviewal could be,
36 considered a commitment on the part of the H.R.A. .
37
38 The City Attorney stated that a reviewal of the books would
39 not really be a commitment, noting that any funds advanced
40 would have to be in , the City's beat interests. He felt to
41 justify any financial assistance the development would have
42 to be "teetering" and only additional funds could keep the
43 project going.
44
45 Commissioner Wagner observed that two other development
46 projects in this Tax Increment District may be in the some
47 situation. Staff did not know how they compare to the
48 situation at Autumn Woods. It was noted that these two
49 projects are owner-occupied and that no one from these two
50 projects has come in requesting funds.
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2 JUNE 25, 1991
3 PAGE 3
4
5
6 to take title if it were to condemn the property. The City
7 Attorney stated that this would be the case but that
8 frequently when condemnation proceedings ., commence
9 negotiations also start and the developer closes the sale of
10 the property with the seller.
11
12 B. LaNel - Autumn Woods Project
13 A letter was received from Frank Lang, developer of Autumn
. 14 Woods, requesting the Council to consider amending the
15 Development Agreement for the Project to provide for the
16 reimbursement to the Developer from excess funds available
17 in the Tax Increment Fund to cover real estate taxes in
18 excess of 61,200 per year. The maximum . amount of
19 reimbursement being requested would be 550,000 per year and
20 the Agreement would commence for taxes payable in 1991 and
21 continue until taxes payable 1998.
22
23 Presently, each unit in the development generates about
24 61,800 per year in taxes. The developer feels a "safety net-
25 could be implemented and place the tax ceiling at 61,200.
The Executive Director advised that the developer knows the
28 property values and wants to make a formal presentation on
29 this matter along with a formal request.
30
31 Chairperson Ranallo recalled that when the Tax Increment
32 District was established the taxes were based on a realistic
33 amount. He noted that presently the H.R.A. has a substantial
34 fund balance in the District. Occupancy of -the project is
35 about 96/98%. The Chairperson felt renters would be easier.
36 to keep if taxes did not rise every two or three years. He
37 noted other positive impacts this development has had on the
38 area, specifically the improvements done at the St. Anthony
39 Shopping Center. He also recalled that the City Council had
40 intervened with Hennepin County to reduce the valves on the
41 property thereby reducing the property taxes.
42
43 Commissioner Wagner inquired if a stable tax rate is
44 anticipated for 1992. The Executive Director noted that the
45 rate tables are coming down but does not know if this will
46 be the case in the future. The Executive Director also
47 observed that this development had been successful in
48 attracting present residents of homes in St. Anthony thereby
49 freeing up homes for younger families to purchase.
50
Commissioner Enrooth suggested that the Agreement be dealt
is with on, a year by year basis rather than until 1998.
53 Commissioner Wagner wondered if Frank Lang would still be
54 involved with the project in 1998.
H.R.A. MEETING
2 JUNE 25, 1991
3 PAGE 5
4
5
6 ADJOURNMENT
7
8 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to adjourn the H.R.A. meeting _
9 at 8:40 p.m. .
10
11 Motion carried unanimously
12
13
14 Respectfully Submitted,
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17 Jo-Anne Student,: H.R.A. Recording Secretary
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF
4
5 JULY 9.. 1991
6
7 1 . CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
8
9 The weetina was called to order at 7:30 p.m. and the Pledge
10 of Allegiance was led by Mayor Ranallo.
11
12 2. ROLL CALL
13
14 Council Present: Mayor Ranallo. Councilmembers Enrooth.
15 Marks, and Fleming. Councilsember Wagner was attendina an
16 orcanizational meeting for the Special Olympics and arrived
17 at the Council meetina .at 7:50 p. m .
18
19 Staff Present: City Manager Burt, City Attorney Soth and
20 Management Assistant Urbia
21
22 3. APPROVAL OF JULY 9. 1991 COUNCIL AGENDA
23
24 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the acenda for
25 the July 90 1991 Council meeting with the following
26 additions:
0 Chance of date of the July 23rd Council meeting
29 Temporary Beer license - addition
30 Additional page of verified claims for approval
31 Yard waste rebate resolution
32
33 Motion carried unanimously
34
35
36 4. APPROVAL OF JUNE 25, 1991 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
37
38 Motion by Marks, .second by Fleming to approve the minutes of
39 the June 25, 1991 Council meeting with the following
40 correction:
41
42 -page 3, line 43: delete the word "sidewalks" and
43 replace with the word "streets"
44
45 Motion carried unanimously
46
47
48 5. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS
49
50 Contractors Licenses
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2 JULY 9, 1991
3 PAGE 2
4
5
6 Notion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the
7 contactor's license for Powers Construction Company of St.
g Paul. Nn.
9
10 Motion carried unanimously
11
12 Notion by Marks. second by Enrooth to approve the
13 contractor's license for Leslie Tranby 6 Son Roofing and
14• Siding Company of Crystal, Mn.
15
16 Notion carried unanimously
17
18 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the
19 contractor's license for Lantz Construction, Inc. of Hass
20 Lake, Mn.
21
22 Notion carried unanimously
23
24 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the
25 contractor's license for G b 5 Construction of Crystal , Mn.
26
27 Notion carried unanimously
28 •29 Notion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the
30 contractor's license for Right-Way Roofing of Haple Grove,
31 Mn.
32
33 Notion carried unanimously
34
35
36 Heating Licenses
37
38 Notion by. Narks, second by Enrooth to approve the heating
39 license for Richmond 6 Sons Electrical, Inc. , dbe: Golden
40 Valley Heating 6 Air Conditioning of -Crystal, Nn.
41
42 Notion carried unanimously
43
44 Motion by Narks, second by Enrooth to approve the heating
45 license for Royalton Heating of Brooklyn Park, Mn.
46
47 Notion carried unanimously
48
49
50 Notion by Marks.second by Enrooth to approve the heating
51 license for Sedgewick Heating and Air Conditioning Company
52 of Minneapolis, Mn.
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4
5
6 Motion carried unanimously
7
8 Notion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the heating
9 license for Vail and Sons, Inc. of St. Paul , Mn.
10
it Motion carried unanimously
12
13 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the heating
14 license for Market mechanical :Refrigeration and Air
15 Conditioning of Plymouth, Mn .
16
17 Motion carried unanimously
18
19 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the heating
20 license for Fred Vogt and Company of St. Louis Park, Mn.
21
22 Motion carried unanimously
23
24 ?lotion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the heating
25 license for Rapid Hearing . and Air Conditioning, Inc: of
26 Crystal , Mn.
Motion carried unanimously
30 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the heating
31 license for Yale Incorporated of Bloomington, Mn.
32
33 Motion carried unanimously
34
35 3.2 Beer License
36
37 Motion by Fleming, second by Enrooth to approve the 3.2 beer
38 license for Greg Prom for a Honeywell Company picnic to be
39 held on July 27, 1991 in Central Park.
40
41 Roll call: Enrooth, Fleming, Ranallo - aye Barks - nay
42
43 Motion carried
44
45 7. REPORTS
46
47 A. Report of the Planning Commission
48
49 The minutes of the June 18, 1991 Planning Commission meeting
50 were distributed to the Council. Comnissioner . Franzese was
51 present representing the Planning Commission.
52
1 . Setback Variance Request - Walker on Kenzie, 2626 Kenzie
Terrace
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3 PAGE 4
4
5
6 A canopy over the southeast entance to Walker on Kenzie is
7 being proposed in order to prevent ice and &now buildup
8 which presents a safety problem. The proposed canopy will be
9 nine feet from the property line and will require a sixteen
10 foot variance from the twenty-five feet required by the
11 P.U. D. .The sixteen foot variance is being requested from the
12 P.U.D. requirement of twenty-five feet, but the actual
13 variance will only be nine feet from the present seventeen
14 foot setback. It was stated that a hardship exists because
15 of the safety concerns.
16
17 The Planning Commission is recommending the City Council
18 approve the sixteen foot variance on the southeast side of
19 Walker on Kenzie., 2626 Kenzie Terrace, for the purpose of
20 allowing Phoenix Construction N.W. , Inc. to construct a
21 canopy of eight feet in 'length nine feet from the property
22 line, in order to remedy ice buildup at the southeast
23 entrance; noting that the three statutory requirements for a
24 variance were met; and noting that no one appeared in
25 opposition to the request.
26
27 Motion by Marks, second by Fleming to approve the . variance
28 request for Walker on Kenzie using the same findings as the
29 Planning Commission .
30
31 Motion carried unaninouslY
32
33
34
35 2. Rezoning of Certain Non-Conforming Properties
36
37 The properties which were being recommended for rezoning
38 that were considered by the Planning Commission consist of
39 each and every townhouse and condominium within the Mirror
40 Lake development, all with Foss Road addresses, as well as
41 the property located at 2900 St. Anthony Boulevard.
42
43 The Foss Road properties are currently zoned L-1, which is
44 to be changed to R-4, and that the 2900 St. Anthony
45 Boulevard property is currently zoned C, which ' in to be
46 changed to R-1 .
47
48 Commissioner Franzese advised all of these recommended
49 changes comply with the existing uses and the changes would
50 not impact on property taxes.
51
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5
6 Those properties which are being recommended for rezoning by
7 the Planning Commission are as follows:
8 2900 St. Anthony Boulevard from C to R-1; 3912, 3914 -
9 3916,3915 -3921 , 3923, 4000-4002, 4004-4006, 4008-4010,4012-
10 4014, 4060-4066, 4061-4067, 4068-4074, , 4069-4075, 4076-
11 4086,4077-4087, 4088-4098, and 4089-4099 Foss Road from L-1
12 to R-4; in order that the zoning of the properties be
13 brought into compliance with their existing uses; noting
14 that rezoning is supported by the Comprehensive Plan; and
15 noting that no one appeared in opposition to the rezoning.
16
17 Motion by Marks, second by Fleming to approve the rezoning
18 of certain non-conforming properties as recommended by the
19 Planning Commission .
20
21 Motion carried unanimously
22
23 3. Final Plat for the Foss Road Patio Homes at 3816 Foss
24 Road
25 '
26 The Planning Commission recommended Council approval be
given for the final plat for the Foes Road Patio Homes
subject to the signature by a registered land surveyor and
that the developer provide adequate and proper drainage on
30 the property until it reaches the public driveway, as
31 recommended in the staff report.
32
33 Members of the Planning Commission had also recommended that
34 the City Council reconsider requiring twelve additional
35 outside parking spaces on the site.
36
37 The developer stated that the twelve additional outside
38 parking spaces had been accommodated on the driveways of
39 each unit. For each unit there will be two inside parking
40 spaces and the equivalent of two and one half parking spaces
41 outside.
42
43 The City Manager observed that the developer had more than
44 doubled the parking requirements of the ordinance. He felt
45 the green space which would remain is much more acceptable
46 than the asphalt which would result if the suggestions of
47 the Planning Commission were implemented. He noted that the
48 Fire Marshal had determined that there is no need for an
49 additional fire hydrant near the development.
50
51 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the final plat
52 for the Foss Road Patio Homes as submitted subject to
reviewal by the City Attorney.
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3 PAGE 6
4
5
5 Motion carried unanimously
7
8 4 . Pr000sed Moratorium
9 A petition was-: presented to the Planning Commission et its
10 June meeting - from residents requesting a development
11 moratorium be placed on the Kenzie Planning Area. This area
12 includes both sides of Kenzie Terrace from the entrance to
13 Walker on Kenzie northeast to the intersection of St.
14 Anthony Boulevard and Silver Lake Road and Kenzie Terrace
15 and includes both sides of Coolidge Street between Kenzie
16 Terrace and St. Anthony Boulevard. The petition also
17 requested that the City Council form a task force to study
18 and recommend development in the Kenzie Planning Area and
19 that the entire Planning Commission be part of that task
20 force.
21
22 Using an overhead slide projector, the City Manager reviewed
23 the area which was under discussion . He noted that there are
24 many inconsistencies in the area with the City's
25 Comprehensive Plan. Adoption of the moratorium would freeze
26 the issuance of all building permits in the area for up to
27 one year.
28
29 Mayor Renallo inquired if this area would be considered of
30 legal size for a moratorium. The City Attorney responded
31 that it would and the smaller the area the better it would
32 be. He stated that the intention of a moratorium was to
33 cover only those properties which really need to be studied
34 and not to impose any unecessary restrictions nor freeze .
35 pro3ects where a change of zoning would not be considered. .
36 He noted that an area can still be studied without being
37 included in an area designated in the moratorium.
38
39 The City Manager observed that an overall study of the
40 Comprehensive Plan could address the triangle area as well s
41 the gateway area. Putting a moratorium only on the triangle
42 area was a consideration.
43
44 Councilmember Enrooth noted that some of the entities in
45 this area which were of concern to the Council and to the
46 residents in the immediate area would still_ be grandfathered
47 in with a down zoning.
48
49 The City Manager felt if the entire corridor were to be
50 studied a consultant should be hired . He suggested that
51 residents in the area could be used as resources.
52
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4
5 Dennis Cavanaugh felt the entire area outlined in blue on
6 the overhead should be considered in the study, particularly
7 the Bona property and the meat market. Councilmember Harks
g felt there was no advantage to including these two
9 properties or any other properties owned by these two
10 businesses. He also felt it was undesirable to have a gas
11 station in the Gateway area and preferred more open space.
12 The City Attorney suggested that some restrictions could be
13 placed in the area regarding landscaping and parking of
14 vehicles on the property. He cautioned that any regulations
15 stipulated for a certain area would have to be done with
16 consideration for their implementation city-wide. The City
17 Manager noted that traffic circulation also has to be taken
18 into consideration .
19
20 A resident who lives in the area recalled how the seat
21 market came into the area and what has transpired with that
22 business since it opened the City.
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. 24 Another resident from the area inquired if it would be
25 possible to make home improvements in an area where a
26 moratorium has been placed or could .this type of situation
be handled on a case-by-case basis. The City Attorney
responded that ordinarily a moratorium would prohibit the
issuance of any home improvement permits but the moratorium
30 could be drafted to exclude such items.
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32 Motion by -Marks, second by Enrooth to establish a moratorium
33 on the area as outlined in blue in the overhead presented by
34 the City Manager on all building permits except those that
35 are exclusively for repairing a building or whatever legal -
36 counsel determines, is appropriate.
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38 Examples of what may be excluded would be repair,
39 refurbishing, or upgrading a structure without changing its
40 use.
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42 A resident on Pahl Avenue recalled that trees were to be
43 planted as a buffer when the Good Luck Cafe was built and
44 that was never done. Mayor Ranallo stated that trees can be
45 planted even if there is a moratorium and he suggested that
46 better screening should be considered when the area is being
47 reviewed.
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49 Motion carried unanimously
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6 The City Attorney will draft an ordinance for the
7 moratorium.
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9 Commissoner Franzese suggested the Planning Commission
10 should serve on the ad hoc task force for studying this
11 area. The City Manager felt it would be appropriate to take
12 the wetter to the residents in the City who would then take
13 their suggestions\ideas = to the Planning Commission.
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15 The City Attorney advised that an ad hoc committee would
16 have no legal effect and could not make decision& . Members
17 of an ad hoc committee could make comments, give data, etc.
18 to the Planning Commission but the Commission could not
19 delegate its responsibility. Mayor Ranallo inquired if
20 members of the City Council could serve on the ad hoc
21 committee. The City Attorney felt this would be rather
22 unusual .
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24 The City Manager felt the issue of a moratorium and
25 visionary future plans should be done by a consultant. Land
26 use, .zoning and other less complicated natters could be done
27 internally by staff. Councilmember Marks inquired if there
28 were funds available for a consultant. The City Manager felt
29 that some of the H.R. A. funds may be able to be used and he
30 will consult the attorney on this natter.
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32 Mayor Ranallo stated that the City Council will direct the
33 actions and the charge of the Planning Commission regarding
34 reviewing the Comprehensive Plan and its use of a citizens
35 committee. He requested staff to develop the charge for '
36 presentation at the July 30th Council meeting.
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38 B.COUNCIL REPORTS
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40 1. Report of Councilmember Wagner
41 Councilmember Wagner reported on the organizational meeting for
42 Special Olympics he attended earlier this evening. He noted that
43 twelve to fifteen residents will serve on the committee welcoming
44 the contingent of delegates from St. -Vincent, the group being
45 hosted by St. Anthony. All of the athletes from St. Vincent will
46 be accommodated at St. Thomas College. The St. Anthony Chamber of
47 Commerce has made arrangements for the placement of a " welcoming
48 banner to be placed across Silver Lake Road. Many of the athletes
49 from St. Vincent are participating in soccer, gymnastics and
50 aquatic events.
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6 The Kiwanis signs . -in the Gateway area will carry special
7 information regarding some of the Special Olympics events. Also.
8 informtional flyers will be available at City Hall and additional
9 information will be carried in Cable Channel 16.
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11 2. Report of Councilmember Fleming
12 Councilmember Fleming is continuing her work with the Operation
13 Identification Program. In August a new program, Personal
14 Protection Program, will .begin.
15
16 3. Report of Councilmember Enrooth
17 Councilmember Enrooth is serving on . the Association of
18 Metropoltan !Municipalities' Study Committee which will review the
19 Metropolitan Council .
20
21 Councilmember Enrooth attended the Village Feat meeting on July
22 8th. He reported that the plans for the affair are moving right
23 along and the Committee is now having weekly meetings. He noted
24 that there is a need for more volunteers for this year's events.
25
26 4. Report of Councilmember Marks
Councilmember Marks noted that the Ramsey County Delegation of
2 the Ramsey County League of Local Government has scheduled a
29 meeting on July 17th. He plans to attend the meeting.
30
31 5. Report of Mayor Ranallo
32 The Mayor attended the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
33 meeting. The monthly luncheon meeting scheduled for July 16th
34 will discuss employer problems and has invited a guest speaker .
35 who is affiliated with an employer's association. '
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37 The Mayor noted that the "Shop St. Anthony" campaign is slow in
38 starting . The St. Anthony Chamber of Commerce has donated $1 ,000
39 for a start up fund. The City has also allocated some funding for
40 this program. The idea of "St. Anthony Dollars" which can be used
41 in stores or businesses in the City is being explored.
42
43 The Chamber of Commerce is planning a golf tournament to be held
44 on Silver Lake in January or February .
45
46 Mayor Ranallo noted -that August 6th has been designated as
47 "National Night Out". He requested the reporter from the Bulletin
48 to write an article publicizing this event and suggested that
49 Dave Urbia could also so some publicity . He noted that members of
50 the City Council- will attend any functions held in con3unction
5= with this event in the community .
Mayor Ranallo has accepted the 'Cheirperson position on the League
54 of Minnesota Cities' Federal . Legislation Committee.
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6 C. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
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8 1 . Vacancy in Police Officer Position
9 Thirty candidates have expressed interest in the vacancy in the
10 police officer- position. The City Manager expects the position to
11 be filled by September .
12
13 2. Sidewalk Appraisal on Silver Lane
14 Letters were sent out to twenty seven property owners on Silver
15 Lane. Twelve responses were received. Most of the opposition to
16 the project is regarding cost. The City Manager advised that the
17 Boosters have indicated their organization may pay some of the
18 costs of this project.
19
20 3. Federal Mandates for Police Reports
21 An incident based reporting system in the Police Department must
22 be implemented by January of 1992. The federal mandate will
23 require new computer software and reporting forms. It is
24 anticipated the costs will be approximately 615,000. In light of
25 the budget reductions this Ray be a difficult expense to incur.
26
27 4. Foss Road Lift Station
28 The City Manager advised that 617,000 is being withheld from
29 NewMech until the Settlement Offer has been officially approved.
30 A tentative settlement has been reached wherein the City will pay
31 half of the remaining costs and the firm will give the City a new
32 pump and motor.
33
34 Motion by !.'larks, second by Fleming to direct staff to settle the
35 matter of the Foss Road Lift Station.
36
37 Motion carried unanimously
38
39 5. Yard Waste Disposal
40 Urbie advised the Council that he hen contacted the City of
41 Fridley regarding the use of its Transfer Site located at 73rd
42 and University Avenues by St. Anthony residents who live in
43 Hennepin County. St. Anthony residents would .pay 62.00 for up to
44 ten bags of yard waste. St. Anthony residents in Ramsey County
45 presently use the Lake Johanna site. The Fridley City Council
46 .would have to approve this arrangement.
47
48 Urbia drafted a resolution which addresses the submittal cf an
49 application for rebate money from Hennepin County for yard waste
50 disposal .
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6 52,700 is expected to be received from Hennepin County for yard
7 waste disposal costa. These funds can only be used for actual
8 disposal costs and cannot be used for equipment. .
9
10 Various rethods for use of these fund& for property owners were
11 discussed. One consideration was to have Fridley issue receipts
12 to transfer site users and another was to pass back the funds
13 through the City's utility bills.
14
15 Motion by Enrooth , second by Marks to approve Resolution No. 91-
16 030; being a resolution approving subaittal of the 1991 Hennepin-
17 County yard waste rebate application.
18
lg Motion carried unanimously
20
21 6. Date Change for Council Meeting
22 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to change the date of the July
23 23, 1991 Regular Council Meeting to July 30, 1991 -
24
25 Motion carried unanimously
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doS. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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30 There were no public hearings.
31
32 9. NEW BUSINESS
33
34 A.Resolution No. 91-033; Re: Repairs on Chandler Drive
35 Motion by Marks, second by Ranallo to approve Resolution No. 91
36 033, being a resolution approving plans and specifications and
37 ordering advertisement for bids. The pro3ect addressed in this
38 resolution is for concrete surface. repairs on Chandler Drive from
39 37th Avenue to Foes Road.
40
41 Motion carried unanimously
42
43 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
44
45 There was no unfinished business.
46
47 11. ADJOURNMENT
48
49 Notion 'by Ranallo, second by Wagner to adjourn the meeting at
50 9: 10 P.M .
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8 1 . CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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10 The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m . by
11 Mayor Ranallo who led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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13 2. ROLL CALL
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15 Council Present: Mayor Ranallo and Councilmembers Enrooth,
16 Marks, Fleming and Wagner
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is Staff Present : City Manager Burt and Management Assistant
19 Urbis.
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21 3. APPROVAL OF JULY 30, 1991 COUNCIL AGENDA_
22
23 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the agenda for
24 the July 30, 1991 Council Meeting with the addition of a
25 status report from representatives of -the Northwest Suburban
26 Youth Services Bureau and recognition of a resident who
4; earned honors at the Special Olympics.
29 Motion carried unanimously
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31 4. APPROVAL OF JULY 9. 1991 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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33 Motion by Marks, second by Fleming to approve the minutes of
34 the July 9, 1991 Council Meeting as presented and there were
35 no corrections.
36
37 Motion carried unanimously
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40 Mayor Ranallo introduced Susan Stapleton, who is the n*wly-hired
41 reporter for the St. Anthony edition of the Focus Newspapers.
42
43 5. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS
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45 Contractors Licenses
46
47 ?lotion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the
48 contractor's license for D 6 D Construction Company of
49 Cedar, Mn.
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51 Motion carried unanimously
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6 Motion by, Narks, second by Enrooth to approve the
7 contractor's license for Albrecht Company of Roseville, Mn.
8
g Notion carried unanimously
10
11 Motion by Narks, second _ by Enrooth to approve the
12 contractor's license for Ceres Tree Company of Roseville,
13 Mn.
14
15 Motion carried unanimously
16
17 Notion by !larks, second by Enrooth to approve the
18 contractor's license for_ Li£espace Construction, Inc . of
19 Fridley, Mn .
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21 Notion carried unanimously
22
23 Notion by Narks, second by Enrooth to approve the
24 contractor's license for Prescription Landscaping of St.
25 Paul , Kn .
26
27 Motion carried unanimously •
28
29 Notion by Narks, second by Enrooth to approve the
30 contractor's license for Clean Sweep, Inc. of Eden Prairie,
31 Mn.
32
33 Notion carried unanimously
34
35, Heating Contractors
36
37 Notion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the heating
38 contractor' s license for St. Marie Sheet Metal , Inc. of
39 Spring Lake Park, Mn.
40
41 Motion carried unanimously
42
43 Notion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the heating
44 contractor's license for Minnegasco, Inc. of Minneapolis.
45 Nn.
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47 Motion carr-ied unanimously
48
49 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the heating
50 contractor's license for J.K. Heating Company of St. Gaut .
51 Mn .
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53 lfotian carried unanimously
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6 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the heating
7 contractor's license for Dependable Indoor Air Quality, Inc.
8 of Coon Rapids, Mn.
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SO Motion carried unanimously
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12 Cigarette License
13
14 motion by Wagner. second by Enrootb to approve a cigarette
license for Langdon, Inc. (Town & .Country Foods) .
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.7 Roll call: Enrooth, Fleming, Wagner , Ranallo - aye
18 Marks - nay
19
20 Motion carried
21
22 3.2 Beer Off Sale
23
24 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to approve the 3.2 beer
25 off sale license for Langdon, Inc. (Town & Country Foods) .
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Roll call : Enrooth, Fleming, Wagner , Ranallo - aye
Wagner - nay
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30 Motion carried
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32 Temoorary 3.2 Beer Permit
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34 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to approve the temporary
35 3. 2 beer permit for Dennis Fagerlee, 3407 Croft Drive for a
36 company picnic to be held in Central Park on August 7. 1991
37 from 4:00 to 11: 00 p.m.
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39 Roll call: Enrooth, Flexing, Wagner., Ranallo - aye
40 Marks - nay
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42 Motion carried unanimously
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44 6. CLAIMS
45
46 A. Barr Engineering
47 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve payment
48 in the amount of 08,362.78 .to Barr Engineering for
49 professional services rendered during the period of
50 April - 28, 1991 through June 1 , 1991 .
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52 These services were for toLOgraphy maps of the waste
water facility.
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6 Kotion carried unanimously
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g B. Kaier Stewart 6 Associates
9 Notion by Marks, ae•cond by Wagner to approve payment in
10 the amount of 62,052.70 to Kolar Steward b Associates
11 for engineering services rendered -from Juna 2, 1991
12 through June 29, 1991 for Chandler Drive plans and
13 specifications.
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15 Motion carried unanimously
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18 C. Maier Stewart S Associates
19 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve payment in
20 the amount. of 6474.08 to Maier Stewart 6 Associates for
21 engineering services rendered from June 2, 1991 through
22 June 29, 1991 for Kenzie Terrace sidewalk plans and
23 specifications.
24
25 Motion carried unanimously
26
27 D. American National Bank
28 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve payment
29 in the amount of 69,516.25 to the American Naticnal
30 Bank of 5t . Paul . This is the interest on the .Genera:
31 Obliga. ion Eauipaent Bonds .
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33 Mction carried unanimously
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?? Hc•tior. by Y.erks, second by Fleming to approve
38 payment :n the amount of 5: .318. 77 to Dorsey 6 Whitney
31? for legs: serviceu rendered through May 31 , 1991
40 regarding the water treatment facility .
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42 Motion carried unanimously
43
44 2. Notion by Karks , setrond by Fleming to approve
45 payment in the amount of 0119.40 to Dorsey 6 Whitney
46 for legal services rendered through Kay 31, 1991
47 regarding Foss Road Lift Station (K*wK*ch Companies)
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49 Motion carried unanimously
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6 3. Notion by Marks, second by Flowing to approve
7 payment in the amount of 05,857.00 to Dorsey 6 Whitney
g for legal services rendered through !fay 31, 1991 for
9 certification of ordinances.
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11 Notion carried unanisously
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13 4. Notion by Marks, second by Fleming to approve
14 payment in the amount of 02,501.62 to Dorsey 6 Whitney
15 for legal services rendered through gay 31, 1991 for
16 various items.
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18 Notion carried unanimously
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21 F. Hance and LeVahn
22 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to approve payment in
23 the amount of 62,400.00 to Hance 6 LeVahn for legal
24 services rendered for the month of July 1991 relative
25 to St . Anthony prosecutions.
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27 Motion carried unanimously
*9 G . Verified Claims
30 Motion by Marks, second by Enroot.h to approve the five
31 paces of verified c:aias as submitted by the Finance
32 Director .
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34 Notion carried unanimously
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36 SPECIAL OLYMPICS REPORT
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38 Councilmember Wagner and his wife were axana the hosts for the
39 Special Olympics contingent from St. Vincent. Some . of the
40 participants visited the City and took part in a parade, did a0me
41 shopping at Apache Plaza with gift money they had received and a
42 few went fishing at Silver Lake.
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44 All of the participants, their families and their coaches
45 expressed sincere appreciation for the amenities shown them by
46 residents of St. Anthony .
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48 Those who hosted the participants received pins from them in the
49 shape of St. Vincent and some have indicated an interest in
50- visiting later this year or next.
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6 Mayor Ranallo felt a special thanks should bei given to George and
7 Audrey for all of their effort on behalf of the Special
8 Olympians.
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10 The Mayor requested ate.Ef to try to gather the Dames of all of
11 the St. Anthony residents who worked with the Special Olympics so
12 they could be publicly recognized and thanked.
13
14 Members of the Council felt the metro media coverage of the
15 Special Olympics were very poor and lacking.
16
17 Councilmember Wagner advised that funds were donated for use by
18 the Special Olympics participants by the Kiwanis Club, the Apache
19 Merchants Association and private citizens. Approximately 6200.00
20 was sent back with the Olympians for use in a special needs
21 school . He noted that the welcoming banner which was placed
22 across Silver Lake Road was sent back with the athletes.
23
24 The Kiwanis Club was commended for its very active participation
25 on the Special Olympics. The Club wade a tape of the events and
26 it is presently being edited .
27
26 Katie Timmer, a resident of St . Anthony, participated in the
29 Special Olympics and received numerous medals and honors. Mayor
30 Ranallo presented her with a plaque recognizing her achievements;
31
32 NORTHWEST SUBURBAN YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU REPORT
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34 Dean Maschka, a Boardmember of the Bureau , referred the Council
35 to an information packet each member received with current
36 information and background material regarding the Bureau.
37
38 17aschka noted that the allocations -of the Bureau have not been
39 revised in ten years. The allocations are based on population and
40 most of' the ten cities serviced have representatives on the Board
41 of Directors.
42
43 A twelve minute video of the aervices provided by the Bureau was
44 shown . The video addressed all of the services available and
45 indicated that a cross aectic.n of the population was served, not
46 3ust youth.
47
48 Meschka advised that no new prograns have been instituted in 1.991
49 that were not fee based .
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6 Shelly Freeman, represents' the St . Anthony School District on the
7 Board of Directors. She advised that the 1990 contribution to the
3 Bureau from the City was 57,873.00, the 1991 contribution waEg-
9 55, 007. 00 and t`,e Bureaj's request from the City for 1992 ie
SS ,:'2 l .:- . T:,e 19 VZ recuest is based on the same basis as the
ott,er ter, cities which are members of the Joint Powers agreement
" at beinc population.
_ . Freerar, noted th at. St . Anthony has never been a part of the Join=
_5 Powers Agreement and has never been under the same contribution
_= ouid=lines as the other cities. The increase is 3% plus an
_7 ad;ustm ent for population over the next two years. She advised
_° t`.at services of the Bureau are still provided at the Wilshire
.9 Park Sc`,00l , the Middle School and at the High School .
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21 Freeman , who has aer.ved on the Board for one year, has noticed
22 that the clientele in the City is changing. She feel& the
23 addition of the Health Center is a real plus to the operation. It
24 was her opinion that residents of St. Anthony ahould be making
25 better use of the services available at the Bureau and has been
26 working closely with the Police Chief.
Kay Andrews, Executive Director of the Youth Services Bureau,
29 advised that the Bureau provides intervention/treatment services
30 whereas the D.A.R.E. Program provides prevention services. This
31 comment was in response to a question regarding funding available
32 for these types o2 services.
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34 Councilmember Marks observed that the record of repeat offenders
35 is very impressive as there are very few. He was particularly
36 impressed with the teen suicide program which helped friends of
37 those who had committed suicide.
38
39 Mayor Ranallo indicated his concern with the longevity of the
40 programs of the Bureau and questioned what is being considered
41 for financial sources in the future.
42
43 Andrews responded that no new programs have commenced that were
44 not fee based and £ses can be earned through the Youth Employment
45 Program.
46
47 Andrews .told the Council of a pilot volunteer program recently
48 started by Firater Bank of Now Brighton. Employees of the bank
49 have adopted the agency and will supply forty employees who will
50 offer their volunteer services to the Bureau. She noted that the
51 Bureau is still receiving some corporate and local donations but
2 these have decreased in amount.
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6 Mayor Ranallo thanked the r4presentative6 of the Youth Services
7 Bureau for their taking the time to attend the Council Meeting.
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9 7. REPORTS
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11 A. Report of Councilmember Fleeting
12 Councilmember Fleming noted that there is a School Board
13 Meeting on August 6th which is the same night as the
14 National Night Out is being observed.
15
16 B. Report of Counciimember Wagner
17 Councilmember Wagner had nothing further to report as he had
1S given a report on the Special Olympics.
19
20 C. Report of .Councilmember Enrooth
21 Councilmember Enrooth recently returned from Edmonton where
22 the Edmonton Mall is located. Thies mall was built and is
23 operated by the same developer who is building the Mall of
24 America in Bloomington.
25
26 Councilmember Enrooth noted that the Edmonton Mall is seven
27 million dollars behind in its, taxes and the City is
28 considering taking over the operation of the Mall. The Mall
29 has seven hundred &hope under one roof.
30
31 The Village Feet has had no recent meeting and it appears
32 most of the plans are in place.
33
34 The Mayor noted that the Firstar Bank of St. Anthony donated
35 6500.00 to the Village Feat.
36
37 D. Report of Councilmember Marks
38 Councilmember Marks is preparing for a trip to Selo, Finland
39 with ■embers of the City's Orchestra. They will leave on
40 August 14th. He plans to continue on and travel to -Russia.
41 He requeated to take a picture of the Council at the end of
42 this meeting to present to the City leaders in Salo.
43
44 E. Report of Mayor Ranallo
45 The Keyor reported that Joe Spielman won an award from the
46 Board on Aging . He requested that this individual be invited
47 to attend a future Council meeting. Spiilman is in sixth
48 grade.
49
50 The Mayor chaired the first meeting of the League of
51 Minnesota Cities' Federal Legislation Committee. He noted
52 that some of the items discussed were of importance to St.
53 Anthony . Among the items was the National League of Cities'
54 health care policy which the Mayor felt paralleled
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6 aocialIzed medicine. Storm water management was also
7 discussed . Many cities like St. Anthony have a lake within
8 its boundaries. Many of these lakes are polluted and because
9 of overbuilding in the area, lakeshore residents are
10 experiencing problems with water in their basements. The
11 Mayor advised that grant funding will be sought to conduct a
12 study of the problems. Restriction of construction in the
13 area of bodies of water may b-e a consideration.
14
15 Mayor Renallo related some of the experiences he and his
16 family had while hosting a Special Olympian and her family
17 in his home. He viewed the entire experience as one which
18 all involved enjoyed and benefitted from.
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20 REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
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22 A . Comprehensive Plan Revisions and Corridor Study
23 The City Manager advised that a summary of the Comprehensive
24 Plan 'was included in the agenda packet. He noted that a
25 Citizens Committee would be used as 'a resource for the
26 Planning Commission.
27
0 The City Manager reviewed kilo plan for the use of a
Planner's services. He noted that it may take about a year
30 to complete the Corridor Study .
31
32 B. August 6th Work Session/National Night Out
33 The August 6th Council Work Session will start at 6:00 p.m.
34 to avoid interfering with Counclmembers' attendance at
35 National Night Out block parties.
36
37 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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39 There were no public hearings.
40
41 9. NEW BUSINESS
42
43 A . Resolution No. 91-034; Be: Community Development block
44 Grant Subrecipient Agreement
45
46 Motion by Marks, second by -Enrooth to approve Resolution No.
47 91-034 being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City
4e Manager to execute aubreciplantt agreement with Hennepin
49 County for the Urban Hennepin County Community Development
50 Block Grant Program.
51
52 Motion carried unanimously
46 B. Mirror Lake Spillway Improvements
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6 Notion by Marks, second by Wagner to redesignate Fund 509 to
7 be used for street and other improvement protects.
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9 Fund 509 is the Revolving Improvement Fund. The estimated
10 cost of the spillway . improvement is 860,000.00.
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12 -xotion carried unanimously
13
14 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve using the
15 services of Barr Engineering to prepare the plans and
16 specifications for this project.
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is Motion carried unanimously
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20 The City Manager indicated it is hoped this project will be
21 completed by this Fell .
22
23 C. 37th Avenue/Stinson Boulevard - Street Lights
24 The City Manager advised this project is being designed by
25 Hennepin County personnel. Northern States Power will move
26 the light poles and the Soo Line has been contacted
27 regarding the disposition of their tracks. Funding for this
28 project will be coning from the State of Minnesota. The
29 project should begin in the Spring of 1992.
30
31 There is a Joint Powers Agreement in place with Columbia
32 Heights so the pedestrian crossing at 39th Avenue should be
33 done at the same time as the aforementioned pro3ect.
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35 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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37 A . Estimated Assessments on Chandler Drive
38 Only commercial properties will be assessed on this project.
39 The Meier Stewert firm will be preparing the assessments.
40 The curve in the road on the City-owned side of the Drive
41 will be smoothed out by City crews to meet the state
42 standards.
43
44 The Public Hearing and awarding of the bid for this project
45 will take place at the same time.
46
47 B. Ordinance No. 1991-006; Re: Moratorium
48 The City Manager advised that the only changes in the
49 ordinance since it had its first reading were• on pages 2 and
50 3 regarding the effective date of the ordinance.
51
52 The City Attorney has reviewed the ordinance and copies of
53 the ordinance will be sent to members, of the Planning
54 Commission for their consideration. •
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6 Motion by Ranallo, second by Marks to approve the second
7 reading of Ordinance No. 1991-006 being an ordinance
8 relating to a moratorium on issuance of permits for ,
9 construction of new buildings and certain alternations in a
10 defined area north of Kenzie Terrace and south of St.
11 Anthony Boulevard; amending the 1973 Code of Ordinances by
12 adding a new section 360.
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14 Motion carried unanimously
16 Doug Jones, a resident of St. Anthony, advised that the 1992
:7 Unicycle National Championships will be held in St . Anthony.
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:9 Mr . Jones also noted he had been in . contact with the Sports
20 Boosters regarding their willingness to fund a portion of the
2Z costa for a sidewalk on Silver Lane.
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23 The City Manager noted that many requests fzom the City are into
24 the Sports Boosters for funds.
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0 11. ADJOURNMENT
28 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to ad)ourn the meeting at
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37 Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
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40 Mayor Clarence Ranallo
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43 City Clerk
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