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• CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
August 3, 1993
7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
II. ROLL CALL.
III. APPROVAL OF JUNE 15, 1993 MINUTES.
IV. DESIGNATION OF COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
AUGUST 10, 1993 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, ST. ANTHONY-NEW
• BRIGHTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 282, 3303-33RD AVENUE
NORTHEAST.
B. PETITION FOR VARIANCE, MARY MCCROSSAN, 3019-31ST AVENUE
NORTHEAST.
C. PETITION FOR VARIANCE, MICHAEL AND KAY BAKER, 3044 CROFT
DRIVE. _
VI. MISCELLANEOUS.
A. LOT COVERAGE.
VII. STAFF UPDATE.
VIII. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS.
IX. ADJOURN.
1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
3 PLANNING COMMISSION-MEETING
4
5 JUNE 15, 1993
6
7
8 I. CALL TO ORDER
10 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. and the Pledge.of Allegiance was led by
11 Chair Faust.
12
13 II. ROLL CALL
14
15 Commissioners Present: Thompson, Franzese, Gondorchin (arrived 7:02 P.M.), Faust,
16 Werenicz, and Madden
17
18 Commissioners Absent: None
19
20 Staff Present: Management Assistant Urbia.
21
22 111. APPROVAL OF MAY 18, 1993 MINUTES
23
Motion by Madden, seconded by Franzese to approve the minutes of the May 18, 1993
5 Planning Commission Meeting with the following corrections:
26
27 page 2, line 34: change "538" to "528"
28 page 2, line 42: add "to be in compliance with the bylaws." after "application"
29 page 5, line 36: change "garage" to "house"
30 page 5, line 43: end sentence after "proposed" using "." and capitalize the word
31 "a" immediately following to begin a new sentence
32 page 6, line 32: change the name "Gondorchin" to the name "Murphy"
33 page 12; line 46: add "e" at the end of name "Frames"
34
35 Motion Carried Unanimously
36
37 IV. DESIGNATION OF COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE JULY 13, 1993
38 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
39
40 Commissioner Werenicz will represent the Planning Commission at the July 13, 1993
41 City Council Meeting.
42
43 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
44
45 A. Petition for Sign Variance, Leroy Signs. Inc. (Agent for First Bank), 3928
06 Silver Lake Road
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Page 2
1 The hearing was opened at 7:06 P.M. by Chair Faust who read the Notice of Hearing
2 which had been published in the June 2, 1993 edition of the St. Anthony Bulletin.
3
4 Mr. Urbia explained that the applicant was an agent for the business establishment, First
_ : _=- ___- Bank:__The--request- is to replace the current Marquette Bank signs with-First Bank.
6 signs. The proposed total signsurface area will be less than what currently ex ists- The
7 current signage was allowed by variance, so precedence has been set. Mr. Urbia
8 recommended that the Planning Commission recommend Council's approval of the
9 petition for sign variance, citing precedence and a hardship being the circular shape of
10 the building which has visibility concerns.
11
12 Commissioner Madden questioned about the sign surface area of each individual sign,
13 which Urbia responded would be less in each case. Commissioner Franzese questioned
14 about replacement issues and the proposed ordinance - 1993-007. Urbia explained the
15 proposed ordinance and what replacement is. Staff directed First Bank through the
16 variance process because they would be able to replace the signage sooner than the
17 passage of the proposed ordinance.
18
19 Commissioner Gondorchin pointed out that the bank began replacement. Urbia
20 responded that the bank is allowed to replace one sign, and that staff granted permission •
21 for temporary banners. Commissioner Werenicz questioned about painting. Urbia
22 responded that he was sure the bank would paint over the area where the old signage was
23 at a minimum. Commissioner Franzese questioned about the hours of illumination.
24 Urbia responded that the Commission could place the same condition as previous, from
25 dusk to 1:00 A.M..
26
27 Bob Everson representing First Bank spoke to issues relating to the petition for sign
28 variance. The company would like to put this issue aside and replace the signs. He
29 believes the circular shape of the building is a hardship. He believes the proposal is
30 aesthetically pleasing. Regarding illumination, he would be willing to comply with any
31 residential requirements. Also, First Bank does not illuminate signs past 1:00 A.M. for
32 energy conservation reasons. They have two temporary banners for identification and
33 to cover up the area where the old signs where.
34
35 Commissioner Franzese asked what color the building would be painted and what time
36 the majority of their banks stop sign illumination. Mr. Everson responded that the bank
37 will be painted the same color and that the majority of the banks end illumination at 1:00 .
38 A.M..
39
40 With no further discussion, Chair Faust closed the public hearing at 7:17 P.M..
41 •42 Motion by Madden, seconded by Thompson to recommend the City Council approve the
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• June 15, 1993
Page 3
1 Petition for Sign Variance to Leroy Signs, Inc. (Agent for First Bank), 3928 Silver Lake
2 Road which would allow two additional wall signs. In recommending approval of the
3 request, the Commission finds that there were no neighborhood objections, the proposed
4 square footage is less than the square footage of the current signage, the three conditions
5- : -_-:-- are met;,and that the hours of illumination be from to 1:00. A.M.._ Franzese made.
6 - - a friendly amendment that the bank will enhance the identity of Apache mall and might
7 help to draw customers to the area in general and that the simple architecture of the
8 building will be enhanced by the proposed signage. The friendly amendment was
9 accepted.
10
11 Motion Carried Unanimously
12
13 B. Application for Conditional Use Permit, Nancy Anderson, Tan Me - Apache
14 Plaza, 3800 Silver Lake Road
15
16 The hearing was opened at 7:20 P.M. by Chair Faust who read the Notice of Hearing
17 which had been published in the June 2, 1993 edition of the St. Anthony Bulletin.
18
19 Mr. Urbia explained that there were two previous requests for this type of conditional
Q0 use but that there were listed conditions. The conditions were as follows: (1) the
1 massage therapy being restricted to medical care and approved hours of operation; (2)
22 the permit would automatically be revoked if there is any violation of applicable City or
23 state statutes related to criminal sexual conduct by any person associated with the
24 operation; and (3) the massage therapy offered must comply with the code of ethics and
25 definition of massage therapy.established by the American Massage Therapy Association.
26 Staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council for
27 the conditional use permit based on like conditions.
28
29 Nancy Anderson explained how the two extra rooms she has in her tanning salon could
30 be put to good use by providing this additional service. She said she plans to have
31 someone from the Minneapolis School of Massage, and that she will have a reputable
32 business.
33
34 Werenicz questioned if the customers would be doctor referred. Ms. Anderson replied
35 no but that the massage would be therapeutic.
36
37 Madden asked if the massage worker would be an employee or independent contractor.
38 Ms. Anderson said the person would be an independent contractor.
39
40 Franzese asked if there is therapeutic value to tanning. Ms. Anderson said there was
41 from the dry heat. Franzese asked if the person be from American Message Therapy
Association. Anderson was not sure, but stressed that it would be someone from the
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Page 4
1 Minneapolis School of Massage.
2
3 Faust asked if massage personnel are licensed. Urbia said they are most likely state
. 4 . . licensed as the City does not license massage personnel.
6— -__ _ Franzese asked about advertising and signage. Anderson said her ads would mention this.
7 additional service. She receives no signage in the mall.
8
9 Werenicz wondered about the timeline Anderson wanted to offer this service. Anderson
10 stated she wants to be open by August.
11
12 Werenicz felt two of the three recommended conditions could not be met, only number
13 two regarding criminal sexual conduct. Urbia said medical care could be changed to
14 therapeutic massage.
15
16 Anderson felt that by granting the conditional use it would be an asset to her business.
17
18 With no further discussion, Faust closed the public hearing at 7:33 P.M..
19
. 20 Motion by Franzese, second by Werenicz to recommend approval with the three • .
21 recommended conditions, but amending the first condition by deleting medical care and
22 adding a fourth condition, where the massage personnel must be licensed by the State of
23 Minnesota. In recommending approval of the request, the Commission finds that no one
24 spoke in opposition; that precedence had been set; and the request does comply with
25 requirements of the conditional use.
26
27 Gondorchin was uneasy about the service provider not being present and he was not sure
28 of the third and fourth conditions. However, other Commissioners felt that if the
29 conditions could not be met, the applicant will have to come back through the conditional
30 use process. Staff will look into the issues in condition three and four and present this
31 to the Council.
32
33 Voting on the motion:
34 Aye: Thompson, Franzese, Faust, Werenicz, and Madden.
35 Nay: Gondorchin.
36
37 Motion Carried
38
39 C. Application for Conditional Use Permit, James R. Bona, St. Anthony Unocal
40 Inc.. 2812 27th Avenue Northeast
41 •42 The hearing was opened_at 7:37 P.M. by Chair Faust who read the Notice of Hearing
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Page 5
1 which had been published in the June 2, 1993 edition of the St.-Anthony Bulletin.
2
3 Mr. Urbia explained that because the use will be expanded, the conditional use permit
4 process. must_ be used. Urbia explained how staff worked with the applicant's
-to present this proposal tonight.-_Urbia felt the.proposal_was a-win-win
6 situation between the residents and business. Urbia explained the phase-in process,
7 where curbing will be required in the areas where improvements are being made at the
8 time.
9
10 Franzese asked why the applicant was responsible for curbing on the street. Urbia said
11 the applicant was responsible only on private property, not on the public street.
12
13 Madden asked if the presented drawing was a proposal from the applicant or what the
14 City is requiring or both. Urbia said it was both, as this is what was negotiated.
15
16 Madden felt that the condition limiting the number of cars and hours was too restrictive.
17
18 Werenicz questioned if the size of parking spaces was accurate and how the proposed
19 addition would impact the number of parking spaces. Urbia said the spaces where 9' X
19' and that.the new square footage will have a different number of required spaces and
1 they will be reconfigured.
22
23 Tom Zappia, attorney for James R. Bona, would like 12 spaces instead of 10 for the
24 recommended condition. Franzese questioned if the proposed addition would be one or
25 two stories. The Commission felt that this was not a relevant question.
26
27 John Jadinak, 2805 27th Avenue Northeast inquired if there would be parking behind the
28 old Meat Market. Urbia. said there would be parking but behind berming. and trees.
29 Jadinak inquired about the proposed canopy. He said the City should only consider
30 allowing the canopy after the new homes across the street are built so those residents
31 have input.
32
33 With no further discussion, Faust closed the public hearing at 7:55 P.M..
34
35 Madden felt the applicant may have gained property but lost three curb cuts on 27th
36 Avenue. Madden felt the applicant lost a lot by losing access, so he would like to see
37 car storage increased to twelve cars.
38
39 Faust requested to see where the berming will be on the drawing. Urbia described the
40 area to be along 27th Avenue. The area west of the service station will have the existing
41 fence.
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1 Franzese inquired if there were any parking restrictions on the applicant's.site right now.
2 Urbia said there was not. Franzese felt it is hard to justify restrictions if there are
3 currently no restrictions and because the business has a good track record. Werenicz felt
4 it would be pertinent to add a parking condition. Faust felt this condition was necessary
5 - ,t- iye the Cityae_vera a to control long-term parking of junk cars,. Madden felt a
g- g— o - o — g P. g J
6_ =__compromise would.be no car over 48 hours. He felt junkers are not brought into a first
7 class operation like the applicants.
8
9 Motion by Madden, seconded by Franzese to recommend approval to the City Council
10 with the following conditions: (1) parking lot must be striped for 23 spaces; (2) curbs
11 must be installed in the areas specified on the drawing and be insurmountable and be of
12 concrete; (3) if a canopy is installed, lighting must shine down; (4) if the proposed
13 addition is built in the future, the lot must be subdivided into one parcel; (5) no car may
14 be stored for no more than 48 hours; and (6) the property address must be changed from
15 a 27th Avenue address to a Kenzie Terrace address.
16
17 In recommending approval of the request, the Commission finds that there was one
18 person for the request and one against the request and that this is not only a
19 neighborhood issue but an issue of the business community surviving. Commissioner
20 Franzese wished to include a friendly amendment that the request meets the three •
21 requirements for a conditional use.
22
23 Motion Carried Unanimously
24
25 D. Petition for Variance, James R. Bona, St. Anthony Unocal, Inc., 2812 27th
26 Avenue Northeast
27
28 The hearing was opened at 8:07 P.M. by Chair Faust who read the Notice of Hearing
29 which had been published in the June 2, 1993 edition of the St. Anthony Bulletin.
30
31 Mr. Urbia explained that a variance is required for the canopy, as a portion of the
32 canopy is outside of the building envelope. The variance would be for 28 feet. The
33 canopy and pumps could not be closer to the building due to traffic flow problems and
34 the cost of moving the pumps. Potential hardship that could be identified is the unusual
35 shape of the lot, the cost to move the pumps, and traffic flow problems if the canopy and
36 pumps must be moved.
37
38 Commissioner Franzese questioned the economic issues. Urbia explained that economic
39 reasons could not be identified alone as a hardship in granting a variance.
40
41 Gondorchin questioned if the hours of operation would be expanded. Urbia believed they
42 would not be expanded.
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1 Mr. Zappia felt the traffic flow, if the canopy is moved, would be difficult; the shape of
2 the lot; and the cost to move pumps, as the hardship. Economic considerations cannot
3 be considered alone. Mr. Zappia said the hours of operation would be the same. Mr.
4 Zappia asked about the conditional use permit and the condition to limit storage of
- 5- -__=__:.._ - vehicles.parked-over 48 hours. He said there might be times when they- would need a
-6 - car stored over 48 hours if they order parts from Seattle. The Commission directed the
7 applicant to work with staff on this issue between now and the City Council meeting on
8 July 13, 1993.
9
10 Mr. Mike Eicher spoke to the pump configuration. It is designed as a zero rejection
11 pump, so that all grades of gas are at the pump that the customer chooses.
12
13 Faust questioned about the height of the canopy. Mr. Eicher said the canopy will have
14 14'6" clearance and will be 3' wide for an overall height of 17'6" canopy.
15
16 Mr. Paul Archambault of 2716 Pahl Avenue Northeast spoke in favor of Mr. Bona's plan
17 and felt he ran a clean and efficient operation. He felt Mr. Bona has addressed the
18 neighbor's concerns. Mr. Archambault felt there was a gas station at this location for
19 forty plus years, long before other residents. He feels the plans will be an improvement.
—21 With no further discussion, Faust closed the public hearing at 8:30 P.M..
22
23 Gondorchin approves of the proposal, as he believes canopies are a part of doing
24 business. Madden was in favor.
25
26 Motion by Madden, seconded by Franzese to recommend approval to the City Council
27 for the petition for variance, the three requirements for a variance have been met; two
28 people spoke in favor and no people spoke against the proposal; and the proposal will
29 enhance the business community. Franzese provided a friendly amendment to list the
30 hardship; it being: the unusual shape of the lot, the cost of moving the pumps, and
31 traffic flow issues if the pumps were moved closer to building_ .
32
33 Faust had issue with undue hardship. Gondorchin agrees and believes the listed hardship
34 should not be included. The listed hardship was not removed, as Madden and Franzese
35 did not accept the amendment request.
36
37 Voting on the motion:
38 Aye: Thompson, Franzese, Gondorchin, Werenicz, and Madden.
39 Nay: Faust.
40
Motion Carried
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1 VI. MISCELLANEOUS
2
3 Sign Ordinance Issue
4
Mr..-Urbia explained the Northgate sign issue. Urbia explained.that Ordinance 1993-007
6
had iii.first reading due to this issue. Motion by Werenicz, second by Madden to'urge -
7 the City Council not to proceed with the new ordinance and for further research into this
8 issue.
9
10 Motion Carried Unanimously
11
12 Section 1130 - Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Merchants
13
14 Mr. Urbia explained the City Council desired input on this issue, as they wanted to find
15 a way to allow the Gems and Stems owner to sell flowers on Mother's Day. However,
16 Mr. Urbia pointed out that if this were allowed, it would be difficult to stop the less
17 desirable street vendor activities. The Planning Commission agreed with this and felt the
18 ordinance should stand as it is.
19
20 VII. STAFF UPDATE •
21
22 Mr. Urbia reported that the Henry Garage Setback Permit request was referred back to
23 the Planning Commission. Mr. Henry is deciding if he should at the garage or have
24 a 30' setback. Urbia reminded the Commission that they can put conditions onto an
25 applicant for a Garage Setback Permit.
26
27 VIII. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
28
29 Faust inquired about parcels around Apache Plaza. Urbia said there has been some but
30 they deal with the owner of Apache Plaza. Urbia said the rezoning of the parcels south
31 of TCF will have its second reading at the June 22nd City Council Meeting.
32
33 IX. ADJOURN
34
35 Motion by Madden, seconded by Werenicz to adjourn the Planning Commission Meeting
36 at 9:15 P.M..
37
38 Motion Carried Unanimously
39 Respectfully submitted,
40
41
42 David Mark Urbia, Acting Secretary
STAFF REPORT
•
DATE: July 28, 1993
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: David Mark Urbia, Management Assistant
ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING -- V.A.
Background
The .School District is requesting a portable classroom to help alleviate space needs. The
placing of the portable unit is in an area that is not readily visible from other areas of the
community. The portable unit will be used for special work projects, and not for actual
classes. There will be an electrical connection but no plumbing. There will be two or three
doors, depending on the model ordered. The trailer is 12' X 56' with a 4' hitch on the north
end. According to the Fire Chief, the unit must be at least 10' away from the school building,
as required by state law. The proposal calls for a 20' setback of the portable unit from the
building.
• Note: I have included a small drawing to give an estimation of location. A drawing to scale
is at City Hall and will be available prior to and at the meeting.
Recommendation
Recommend approval of the Conditional Use request with the following conditions:
(1) The portable unit may remain in place for a period of 24 months from the date
the unit is placed. on site.
(2) The electrical wiring for the portable unit must be concealed in a safe manner.
(3) The bottom area and hitch must be concealed with appropriate material.
•
• CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that there will be a public hearing by the Planning Commission on
Tuesday, August 3, 1993 at 7:05 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible. Public Hearings are
held in the Council. Chambers of the City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road (enter northeast corner).
The public hearing is being held for the following purpose:
A request from the St. Anthony-New Brighton Independent School District 282,
3303-33rd Avenue Northeast, for a condition use permit to allow for placing a
portable classroom on the Wilshire Park Elementary site.
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.
Auxiliary aids are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City
Clerk at 789-8881 to make arrangements.
Thomas D. Burt
City Manager
• Publish: Bulletin, July 21, 1993
•
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St.Anthony- July 7, 1993
New Brighton
ISD 282
3303-33rd Avenue NE Thomas Burt, City Manager
St.Anthony,MN 55418 St. Anthony City Offices
782-1000 3300 Silver Lake Rd
Warren J.Rolek, St. Anthony, MN 55418
Superintendent
Dear Toni,
Last week I discussed with you the School District's interest in placing a portable classroom
on the Wilshire Park Elementary site. It now appears we will move forward with this action
for the 1993-94 school year.
In a recent discussion with Larry Hamer he mentioned that such a decision must be shared
with the Planning Commission and City Council prior to the physical placement of a
portable. Obviously we wish to follow whatever regulations the City may have in order to
meet applicable codes.
We have no intention of adding plumbing to the unit,as it will be used in a casual way and
not as a formal classroom. The intent is to use it for small group and/or one-on-one pull-out
instruction. We will however,need appropriate electrical service.
I need to know the procedure we must follow in order to place the portable unit on site,
hopefully by August 1. Please let me know if there are specific applications that need to be
made,or if this letter would suffice.
Sincerely,
Warren Rolek,
Superintendent
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• STAFF REPORT
DATE: July 27, 1993
TO: Planning Commission -
FROM: David Mark Urbia, Management Assistant
ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING -- V.B.
Background
The home construction began in 1992,. under the ordinance conditions prior to recodification
in 1993. At the time, there was no lot coverage provision in the ordinance. The newly built
home and other impervious surfaces have a lot coverage of approximately 31.6%. The builder,
in obtaining a building permit, planned on razing the existing garage structure in the backyard,
as well as the fire damaged home. The owner of the property decided at a later date to keep
the existing garage for use as a playhouse and storage. The hardship is caused by City
Ordinance, as it changed during the building process. During any building process, there are
times when decisions are changed.
• Recommendation
Recommend approval of the Petition for Variance for the lot coverage requirement of 30% to
allow the existing garage to remain. The hardship is caused by City Ordinance. The variance
would be for an additional 9.7% lot coverage over the existing 31.6% (estimate) lot coverage.
The total lot coverage would be 41.3%. The following conditions must be met in granting the
variance:
• The garage exterior must be upgraded to match the newly built home.
• The garage must be upgraded structurally, if the Building Inspector finds any
deficiencies.
Notes
• The owner has a letter on file stating that she will follow the decision of the City
Council.
• The existing lot coverage minus the detached garage structure is an estimate only
because the exact sidewalk measurements are not known. I used a figure of 2% of the
total lot area to determine the sidewalk area. The following is the components in
determining lot coverage:
Total Lot Area = 134.12' + 15' * 68' = 10,140.16m'
House & Attached Garage = 1,678.5m'
Driveway = 1,320■'
• Sidewalk estimate = 202.8o' (2% of Total Lot Area)
Detached Garage = 985.80'
• CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that there will be a public hearing by the Planning Commission on
Tuesday, August 3, 1993 at 7:05 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible. Public Hearings are
held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road (enter northeast corner).
The public hearing is being held for the following purpose:
A request from Mary McCrossan, 3019-31st Avenue Northeast for a variance
of the 30% lot coverage requirement to allow for a pre-existing garage to
remain.
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.
Auxiliary aids are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City
Clerk at 789-8881 to make arrangements.
Thomas D. Burt
City Manager
• Publish: Bulletin, July 21, 1993
•
Fee:
(R-1............$ 60.00
Other.........$100.00)
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
Petition for Variance
Applicant:,ge`-1 MC CC?CS�SA N _
Address: :n 19 A 167 & E NE Phone:
Status of applicant (owner, buyer, renter, agent, etc.):
Street address and/or legal description of property petitioned for variance:
Zoning district in which property is located: 'ST, 4 A)7�ic) V `/ / L LA 6,E
Request: E)0", i c 1
L
• Minnesota Statutes and City Ordinances requ re 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.
2. The purpose of the proposed variance is not based exclusively upon a desire to
increase the value or income potential of the parcel of land, but would correct
extraordinary circumstances applicable to this property but not applicable to other
property in the vicinity or zoning district.
3. The alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by City Ordinance and has not been
created by any persons presently having an interest in the parcel of land.
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• ignature of Applicant
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a STAFF REPORT
DATE: July 29, 1993
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: David Mark Urbia, Management Assistant
ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING V.C.
Background
The applicant, Michael and Kay Baker,. 3044_ Croft Drive, request a variance of=16 feet from
the thirty foot setback requirement. As this is a two story home with a single tuck under
garage, the garage setback permit cannot be used if the owner builds living space over the
added garage space. The hardship would be caused by City Ordinance, as under the garage
setback permit this would be allowed. In addition, this would correct an extraordinary
circumstance, as the appearance of an added garage area without living space above would
degrade the appearance of the home. By granting the variance, an undue hardship would be
relieved in allowing a double garage, which meets the standards of today.
• Recommendation
Recommend approval of a variance of 16 feet of the 30 foot setback requirement to allow to
the addition of 7 feet. The allowance of the variance request would allow for a double garage
and additional living space, which will provide uniformity to the home. The variance request
should be approved with the following conditions:
(1) The existing stucco would be done entirely throughout the home for
uniformity.
(2) The existing gravel driveway would be upgraded to asphalt or cement.
•
CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that there Neill be a public hearing by the Planning Commission on
Tuesday, August")," 1993 at 7:05 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible. Public Hearings are
held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road (enter northeast corner).
The public hearing is being held for the following purpose:
A request from Michael and Kay Baker, 3044 Croft Drive for a variance from
the 30 foot side yard setback requirement to allow for a 7 foot addition of a
garage and second floor habitable area.
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.
Auxiliary aids are available upon request at.least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City
Clerk at 789-8881 to make arrangements.
Thomas D. Burt
City Manager
• Publish: Bulletin, July 21, 1.993
•
Fee:
• (R-1............$ 60.00
Other.........$100.00)
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
Petition for Variance
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Address: 30yy l?1���'f Phone: 7fg-a3 29
Status of applicant (owner, buyer, renter, agent, etc.): OGVI?e
Street address and/or legal description of property petitioned for variance:
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• 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.
2. The purpose of the proposed variance is not based exclusively upon a desire to
increase the value or income potential'of the parcel of land, but would correct
extraordinary circumstances applicable to this property but not applicable to other
property in the vicinity or zoning district.
3. The alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by City Ordinance and has not been
created by any persons presently having an interest in the parcel of land.
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• STAFF REPORT
DATE: July 19, 1993
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: David Mark Urbia, Management Assistant
ITEM: MISCELLANEOUS -- VI.A.
The lot coverage requirement of 30% for R-1, R-lA, and R-2 zoning districts and 50% for R-3
and R-4 zoning districts was recently adopted in the 1993 recodification.
The idea was proposed by staff as a way to prevent overbuilding or someone hardcovering
their entire yard. The percentages of lot coverage were proposed by researching other
communities and finding what may be reasonable.
Recently, a number of proposed additions or rebuilding were extremely close. There may be
a situation where someone will not be able to follow a plan as they might not be able to prove
hardship in a variance. For St. Anthony to keep improving the housing stock, rebuilding and
• additions are necessary. The 30% and 50% lot coverage requirements might be limiting.
1993 PLANNING COMMISSION
•
Jerome Faust, Chair (12/90) (12/95)
4033 Silver Lake Terrace, 55421
789-7684 (H)
Rick Werenicz, Vice-chair (1/86) (12/94)
3606 Harding Street, 55418
789-3442 (H), 348-6451 (W)
Rosemary Franzese (1/83) (12/94)
.3308 - 36th Avenue Northeast, 55418
789-0113 (H)
John Madden (1/85) (12/93)
3701 Foss Road, 55421
781-731.3 (H), 292-4424 (W)
James Gondorchin (1/91) (12/93)
3415 Maplewood, 55418
788-0172 (H), 681-8912 (W)
• George Thompson (4/92) (12/95)
3015 - 39th Avenue Northeast, 55421
789-1501 (H)
Douglas Bergstrom (7/93) (12/94)
3620 Edward Street Northeast
St. Anthony, MN 55418
789-1498 (H), 635-9100 (W)
•
removal of snow, ice or waste, maintenance or improvement or otherwise,
evidence of the posting constitutes prima facie evidence of the order of the
police and notice of same.
Section 915 - PRIVATE PARKING LOTS
915.01 Regulations. No person may operate a motor vehicle on semi—public
property in violation of any official sign, or operate at a speed greater than is safe
and reasonable under the conditions then existing, and in no event at a speed in
excess of 15 miles per hour. Parking of vehicles on semi-public property must
conform to any designated stalls or positions for parking. No vehicles may be
parked or allowed to stand in an area designated or used as a lane for moving traffic
so as to interfere with the movement of traffic. The Police Department may post
signs at any entrance to semi-public property from a roadway to designate one-way
traffic for entrance or exit, and the driver of any vehicle entering or leaving the
semi-public property must comply with any one-way sign so posted.
Section 920 - REMOVAL OF ABANDONED VEHICLES
AND ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES
920.01 Definitions. For purposes of this Section 920, the following terms have the
following meanings:
Subd. 1. "Motor Vehicle" or "Vehicle". A vehicle as defined in Minn. Stat.
§ 169.01, Subd. 1 which is powered all or in part by a motor or engine.
Subd. 2. Abandoned Motor Vehicle. A motor vehicle which (a) has
remained for a period of more than 48 hours on public property illegally or
without vital operating component parts, or (b) has remained for a period of
more than 48 hours on private property without the consent of the person
who controls the property, or (c) remains on private property, is not in a
garage and is in such an inoperable condition that it has no substantial
potential further use consistent with its usual functions, or (d) has been
impounded and not reclaimed by its owner within the period prescribed in
this Section.
Subd. 3. Vital Component Parts. Those parts of a motor vehicle essential to
the mechanical functioning of the vehicle, including but not limited to the
motor, drive train and wheels.
Subd. 4. City Impound. The person or company designated by the Manager to
be responsible for towing and storage of vehicles impounded by the City.
9-4
CITY OF ST . ANTHONY
3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
4
5 JUNE 8 , 1993
6
7
8 1 . CALL TO ORDER
9
10 The meeting was. called to order at 7 : 00 p.m. and the Pledge of
11 Allegiance was led by Mayor Ranallo .
12
13
14 2 . ROLL CALL
15
16 Council Present : Mayor Ranallo, Councilmembers Marks , Enrooth ,
17 Fleming and Wagner .
18
19 Staff Present.: City Manager Burt and Management Assistant
20 Urbia
21
22
23 3 . APPROVAL OF JUNE 8 , 1993 COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
24
25 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to approve the agenda of the
26 June 8 , 1993 Council Meeting with the addition of one item to
the City Manager ' s report. The item concerns the Oak Grove
Sapitary Landfill Trust .
29
30 Motion carried unanimously
31
32
33 4 . APPROVAL OF MAY 25, 1993 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
34
35 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the minutes of
36 the May 25, 1993 Council Meeting with the following
37 correction :
38
39 page 7 , line 18 : Correct the spelling of "benefitted" to
40 "benefited"
41
42 Motion carried unanimously
43
44
45 Mayor Ranallo welcomed and introduced Mr. & Mrs . Suppelo,
46 visitor.s to St . Anthony from Salo, Finland. Salo, Finland is
47 St . Anthony' s Sister City and Mrs . Suppelo extended warm
48 greetings to residents of St . Anthony from residents of Salo.
49
50
1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING •
2 JUNE 8 , 1993
3 PAGE 2
4
5
6 Mrs . Gullickson was the interpretor for the Suppelo' s . She
7 stated they were very touched by the banner across Silver Lake
8 Road welcoming them to the Village and they felt the City was
9 very beautiful .
10
11 Councilmember Marks is the Council ' s representative to the
12 Sister Cities Committee . He advised that the Gullickson ' s are
13 also hosting a reception for the visitors tonight .
14
15 The Mayor noted that the sister city relationship with Salo
16 was initiated by former Mayor Sundland about five years ago .
17 He and his wife had visited Salo and the wife of the Salo City
18 Manager came to visit St . Anthony. Also, at that time two
19 young men from Salo came to the City and were escorted by
20 Mayor Ranallo and former Councilmember Makowski .
21
22 In 1991 , members of the St . Anthony Orchestra travelled to
23 Salo to visit . Councilmember Marks felt one of the highlights
24 of that trip was the final concert which had a very moving
25 rendition of "Finlandia . " In 1992 some members of the Salo
26 Sports Club came to visit St . Anthony.
27 •
28 Thy Mayor and the Council presented gifts of St . Anthony lapel
29 pins and shirts with the City ' s name and logo on them to Mr .
30 & Mrs _Suppelo.
.31
32 5 . LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS
33
34 A. Contractor ' s Licenses
35
36 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the contractor ' s
37 license applications for the following businesses :
38
39 LeRoy Signs , Inc . , Minneapolis, Mn .
40 DeMars Signs , Fridley, Mn .
41 Walker Roofing Company, Inc . , Minneapolis , Mn .
42 Lone Oak Tree Service, Minneapolis , Mn .
43 Asphalt Driveway Company, St . Paul , Mn .
44 Anchor Fence of Minnesota, Inc . , Richfield, Mn .
45
46 Motion carried unanimously
47
48
49 B. Multiple Dwelling License
50
•
1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 8 , 1993
PAGE 3
4
5
6 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the multiple
7 dwelling license applications for the following multiple
8 dwellings :
9
-10 Cameron Properties 12 units
11 Macalaster Manor 58 units
12 Apache Manor 42 units
13 A & S Investment 12 units
14 Autumn Woods 201 units
15
16
17 Motion carried unanimously
18
19 C . Temporary 3 . 2 Beer and Wine Permits
20
21 Motion by Wagner , second by Fleming to approve the temporary
22 3 . 2 beer and wine permit applications for the following
23 persons :
2.4
25 M. Bitsianes for July 17 , 1993 at Central Park
26 G. Prom for July 30 , 1993 at Central Park
0 Roe= 1 call : Enrooth, Fleming, Wagner , Ranallo - aye
29 Marks - nay
30
31 Motion carries
32
33 6 . PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
34
35 A. Dorsey & Whitney Law Firm
36
37 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve payment in the
38 amount of $1 , 129. 20 to the Dorsey & Whitney Law Firm for
39 professional services' rendered through April 30 , 1993 for
40 various City matters .
41
42 Motion carried unanimously
43
44 B. Verified Claims
45
46 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve payment of the
47 three pages of verified claims as submitted by the Finance
48 Director .
49
50 Motion carried unanimously
1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING •
2 JUNE 8 , 1993
3 PAGE 4
4
5
6 C. Norwest Bank Minnesota
7
8 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve payment in the
9 - amount of $1 , 185 , 000 . 00 to Norwest Bank Minnesota . This
10 payment is- for the debt- service which was issued in July of
_ 11 1988 to construct the temporary water filtration plant and is
12 now maturing . The money to pay this debt comes from the funds
13 received from - the -U. S . - Army settlement for the groundwater
14 contaminated by the arsenal .
15
16 Motion carried unanimously
17
18 7 . REPORTS
19
20 A. Planning Commission - May 18 , 1993
21
22 Commissioner Franzese was present representing the Planning
23 Commission .
24
25 1 . Casanova , 3312 36th Avenue - Garage Setback Permit
26
27 Commissioner Franzese advised she did not participate in the
28 di{3cussion on this request and abstained on the vote as Mr .
29 Casanova is her neighbor .
30
31 Mr . Casanova ' s proposed garage would be 23 . 6 feet x 22 . 2 feet
32 and would maintain a four foot setback on the west with
33 combined sideyard setbacks of twelve feet , four inches . He is
34 requesting this permit because he needs more garage room for
35 two cars . He also has noticed that homes with single car
36 garages have taken considerably longer to sell than those with
37 double garages .
38
39 Motion by Wagner , second by Fleming' to approve the garage
40 setback permit to Leonard J. Casanova, 3312 36th Avenue which
41 would allow for a four foot sideyard setback on the west side
42 and combined sideyard setbacks of twelve feet , four inches
43 where the City Ordinance calls for five feet and fifteen feet
44 respectively as recommended by the Planning Commission .
45
46 Motion carried unanimously
47
48
49 2 . D. Henry, 3531 Croft Drive - Garage Setback Permit
50
1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
40 JUNE 8 , 1993
PAGE 5
4
5
6 Mr : Henry is requesting a garage setback permit to construct
7 a second twenty-two feet x twenty-four feet double garage with
8 an eighteen foot sideyard setback in the backyard to match the
9 grandfathered sideyard setback of the existing house .
1.0
11 Commissioner Franzese advised the Planning Commission is
12 recommending denial of. this request . Members of the Commission
13 ' ha3 suggested that a garage could be built closer to the
14 house. Also, there were objections from some of Mr . Henry ' s
15 neighbors .
16
17 Staff had noted that this request did not exactly meet the
18 intent of the garage setback permit process in that there is
i9 already a two car garage on the property. It was also noted
20 that the second garage would accommodate the concerns of the
21 Council regarding the storage of boats and recreational
22 vehicles but still did not meet the spirit of the permit .
23
24 The Mayor observed that one of the reasons the 'Council has put
25 a permit process in place was to address vehicles and
26 recreational equipment left outside.
0 At:the Planning Commission meeting, Mr . Henry was asked why he
29 didn ' t make an addition to his existing garage. He responded
30 that the bids on an addition would cost about $33 , 000 whereas
31 a detached garage would cost about $14 , 000 . At . the Council
32 Meeting he explained that the extra expense for the addition
33 was due to the footings necessary for the attachment . For a
34 detached garage only a floating slab was needed.
35
36 Councilmember Enrooth inquired if this request would have met
37 the criteria for approval under the old ordinance . The City
38 Manager said a . hardship would have to be proven . He felt in
39 the truest sense of "hardship" it would never meet the
40 definition .
41
42 The City Manager felt enforcement of banning parking of
43 recreational vehicles outside or on a driveway would be very
44 difficult . He suggested that some conditions which addressed
45 this could be put into the permit . Mr . Henry stated that one
46 of his reasons for requesting this permit is so he will have
47 insi.de coverage for some of his recreational vehicles and
48 equipment and does not want to park them on his driveway. He
49 felt this would be more acceptable to his neighbors .
50
•
1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING •
2 JUNE 8 , 1993
3 PAGE 6 .
4
5
6 One of Mr . Henry ' s neighbors stated that a garage setback so
7 far into the yard would be ugly and ruin the neighborhood .
8
9 _The City Manager_ advised that by ordinance thirty percent or
10 1 ess--of aT -parce 1,4-can b-e covered . Mr . Henry ' s request would
11 comply with this ordinance requirement . He also noted this
12 could set a precedent as all corner lot owners could apply for
13 this permit if Mr . Henry ' s is approved. He questioned if the
14 Council wants to have garages built in backyards or detached .
15 He inquired if the Council desires staff to re-look the
16 ordinance and revisit the permit process . The question of
17 outbuildings is the issue as well .
18
19 Councilmember Fleming felt the issue setting a precedent is
20 one of primary concern . It was also noted that some options
21 for Mr . Henry had been discussed at this meeting which were
22 not discussed at the Planning Commission meeting.
23
24 Motion by Marks , second by Ranallo to lay this matter over ,
25 return it to the Planning Commission and take up again when
26 the Planning Commission and staff have a recommendation .
27
28 t
29 Motion carried unanimously
30
31
32 3 . Sarna, 3259 Stinson Boulevard - Setback Variance
33
34 Mr . Sarna is requesting a variance for the placement of a
35 canopy over the gas pumps at his service station and grocery
36 store at 3259 Stinson Boulevard. The proposed canopy has been
37 reduced in width from thirty-two feet to twenty-eight feet .
38 Even with this reduction , a ten foot setback variance from
39 33rd Avenue and an eighteen foot setback variance from Stinson
40 Boulevard would be required as the City requires thirty-five
41 foot setbacks from the streets on both sides because the City
42 treats these as front yards .
43
44 Mr . Sarna reduced the size of the canopy and the concrete slab
45 but is proposing no changes in the angle of the canopy . He
46 stated there is no signage being considered for the canopy.
47
48 The Planning Commission recommended the Council approve a
49 twelve foot variance on the 33rd Avenue side and a twelve foot
50 variance on the Stinson Boulevard side .
•
0 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 8 , 1993
3 PAGE 7
4
5
6 Councilmember Marks inquired on what hardship was the Planning
7 Commission ' s recommendation for approval based .
8
9 Some hardship considerations were that all competitors have
10 canopies and that the pumps are at an angle which would make
11 it quite expensive to move them. Mr . Sarna felt the hardship
12 would be one of economics . Commissioner Franzese suggested
13 that the canopy is a unique structure and could be considered
14 a hardship by its uniqueness .
15
16 Councilmember Marks advised that economic hardship is never a
17 valid nor legal reason for approval of a variance .
18
19 The Mayor stated it is not the intent of the Council to oppose
20 the canopy as it is recognized as a convenience for Mr .
21 Sarna ' s patrons .
22
23 Mr . Sarna said he has viewed all options to move the pumps .
24 The City Manager felt the whole issue is one of design . He
25 observed that ingress and egress options , parking
requirements , vehicular movement and the general layout of the
property should be considered before any decision is made on
28 this request .
29
30 Motion: by Marks , second by Wagner to lay this matter over
31 until it is reviewed by staff with Mr. Sarna and brought back
32 to the Council .
33
34 Mr . Sarna noted that the hardship claimed by the Amoco Station
35 is not apparent . The Management Assistant explained the
36 hardship at the Amoco . Station .
37
38 The City Manager advised that if an error is made in granting
39 a variance another variance using this error as an example
40 cannot be done .
41
42 Motion carried unanimously
43
44 4 . Rezoning Properties Located on Silver Lake Road South of
45 39th Avenue
46
47 This rezoning is being requested to correct a zoning error and
48 bring it into conformance with the St . Anthony Comprehensive
49 Plan . The properties will be rezoned from R-2/R-4 to
50 Commercial .
1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING •
2 JUNE 8 , 1993
3 PAGE 8
4
5
6 Commissioner Franzese noted there were some concerns regarding
7 what this rezoning would allow on 'the property . Residents were
8 -- assured that a fast food operation was not an allowable use in
9 this commercial zoning. Owners of the two properties , Mr . Lee
10' and Twin City Federal -- have stated their support for the
11 rezoning.
12
13 In response to an inquiry from the City ' s Management
14 Assistant , Ramsey County wrote a letter which addressed access
15 from these parcels to Silver Lake Road . The letter noted that
16 any access points allowed along the east side of Silver Lake
17 Road south of 39th Avenue would be right in , right out only
18 driveways . The median would not be allowed to be opened for
19 left turns . The construction of a right in , right out access
20 at either thirty feet or 170 feet from the Twin City Federal
21 curb should not cause any potential traffic problems .
22
23
24 Motion by Wagner , second by Marks to approve the rezoning to
25 C (General Commercial District ) according to the Planning
26 Commission ' s findings which are as follows :
27 •
28 Lot 7 , Block 7 of Mounds View Acres Second Addition which
29 is presently zoned R-4 (Multiple Family Residence
30 District ) ; Lot 8 , Block 7 of Mounds View Acres Second
31 Addition is presently zoned R-2 (Two Family Residence
32 District ) ; and, Lot 9 , Block 7 of Mounds View Acres
33 Second District which is presently zoned R-2 (Two Family
34 Residence Distric,t ) .
35
36 Motion carried unanimously
37
38 B. Council Reports
39
40 1 . Report of Councilmember Wagner
41
42 Councilmember Wagner attended a meeting of the Community
43 Service Council . He advised that legislative action taken
44 during the recent Legislative Session will have a severe
45 negative impact on the funding for the Community Service
46 Council budget . This organization will lose funding for
47 perhaps ten years . The Annual Compliance Meeting is scheduled
48 for June 15th in the Middle School Board Room.
49
50
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• REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 8 , 1993
3 PAGE 9
4
5 Councilmember Wagner attended the recent meeting of the Apache
6 Merchants Association . He stated that all merchants in the
7 shopping center are anxious for information regarding the
8 final plans for a CUB Store . There was also interest in the
9 future of a canopy being included in the development .
10
11 The City Manager advised that the numbers have been finalized
12 with all involved entities regarding financing of the project .
13 Staff is presently waiting for the site plans . He feels the
14 progress of the project is going well .
15
16 2 . Report of Councilmember Fleming
17
18 Councilmember Fleming attended the first meeting of the
19 Project Reflect Respect , a project spearheaded by the
20 Northwest Youth Services Bureau . There were sixty plus people
21 in attendance. She feels the program is fantastic and the
22 speakers were excellent . The purpose of the project is to make
23 things better and that people must become more involved . "I ' 11
24 try" is not enough ; becoming involved will changes occur .
25
Councilmember Fleming suggested that either of the two
speakers would be an excellent choice for the St . Anthony
Re�-ognition Dinner . She recommended staff consider this .
29
30 3 . Report of Councilmember Marks
31
32 Councilmember Marks had nothing to report at this time.
33
34 4 . Report of Councilmember Enrooth
35
36 Councilmember Enrooth had no City business to report on at
37 this time but shared the "health" of the fish in Ontario. He
38 noted most of them had eluded his fishing pole. He also
39 advised that the water level is down seven feet .
40
41 5 . Report of. Mayor Ranallo
42
43 Mayor Ranallo attended the recent, meeting of the St . Anthony
44 Shopping Center Merchants Association . He advised that a full
45 time person had been hired to exclusively concentrate on
46 renting of vacant spaces on . the shopping center .
47
48 There have been some long term parking of cars observed in the
49 shopping center ' s parking lot . The Police Department will be
50 monitoring this situation .
1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING •
2 JUNE 8 , 1993
3 PAGF. 10
4
5
6 C . City Manager ' s Report
7
8 1 . 1992 City Audit
9
1'0 Stuart. BonniwelI- performed the 1992 audit for the City-of St-. -
11- - ---- ---Anth6ny1. -Members- of= the Council received copies of the- audit-
12 and Mr . Bonniwell ' s report .
13
14. The Mayor felt the audit gets more complicated to understand
15 each year and requested Mr . Bonniwell to explain the current
16 assets and liabilities of the City .
17
18 Mr . Bonniwell referred to two pages in the audit which
19 reflected the investments and debt statement for the year
20 ending in 1992 . The City has $10 . 5 million in cash and
21 investments and has a debt of $5 . 3 million .
22
23 Mayor Ranallo inquired if the City were in a position to use
24 some of its cash to pay for improvements . Mr . Bonniwell
25 responded the City could fund the projects internally and then
26 assess the benefited property owners .
27
28 TM Mayor questioned what could be done if funds were used to
29 finance projects internally and then it was found that the
30 City needed funding quickly . Mr. Bonniwell advised that bonds
31 could still be sold .
32
33 The City Manager noted a problem would result if projects were
34 funded internally in that the fund dedicated for future needs
35 would be depleted and there would be no opportunity to
36 replenish it by the time it was needed.
37
38 In Mr . Bonniwell ' s audit report he noted that the utility
39 billing system was inefficient . Councilmember Enrooth recalled
40 that this system is only five years old and wondered how it
41 could have become inefficient in such a short time .
42
43 Mr . BonniwelI stated that the City has many different types of
44 charges . The -capacity of the system is limited and it has been
45 ..maxed" out . The Finance Director advised that the needs of
46 the various charges has exceeded the efficiency of the system.
47
48 Councilmember Marks noted that Mr . Bonniwell had suggested
49 there may be a problem with the segregation of duties .
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4
5
6 Mr . Bonniwell suggested it may not be a problem but has the
7 potential to be troublesome because of the limited number of
8 City staff .
9 .
10 Councilmember Wagner observed what appeared to be a loss of
11 $12 , 690 in the DARE Fund . He was advised the revenue in the
12 fund is located in another place in the audit . The Finance
13 Director advised there is a $12 , 000 balance in the Fund as the
14 School District had made a contribution to it .
15
16 Motion by Wagner , second by Fleming to accept the Auditor ' s
17 report .
18
19 Motion carried unanimously
20
21
22 2 . Northgate Office Park Signage
23 -
24 Previously, the Council had denied a variance for this
25 signage . At. its June 1st work session , the Council had
26 received additional information from the City Attorney
regarding how this request could be accommodated .
F
29 Motion by Fleming, second by Marks to bring back the issue of
30 the Northgate Office Park signage for reconsideration.
31
32 Motion carried unanimously
33
34
35 Motion by Fleming, second by Enrooth to approve the Northgate
36 Office Park request for a sign variance.
37
38 Motion carried unanimously
39
40
41 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to approve the first
42 reading of Ordinance No. 1993-007 being an ordinance relating
43 to signs ; amending Section 1400 . 08 to add the replacement of
44 business identification signs .
45
46 Motion carried unanimously
47
48
49 3 . Oak Grove Sanitary Landfill Trust
50
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3 PAGE 12
4
5
6 Over a period of many years hazardous waste and unacceptable
7 material was dumped into the Oak Grove Sanitary Landfill . At
8 the time this material was dumped it was not considered
9 unacceptable . The funds for cleaning up this material were not
10 available through the -Superfund so contributors to the
11 landfill material are being held liable for the associated
12 costs .
13
14 Numerous large corporations have been sited as contributors
15 and are being held responsible for many thousands of dollars .
16 These corporations have combined their efforts to establish
17 what other entities have contributed to this landfill in
18 anticipation that they will also contribute to the clean-up.
19
20 One of the haulers who removed refuse from the St . Anthony
21 City Hall and Community Center Building has been identified as
22 a contributor to this landfill during the time objectionable
23 material was received .
24
25 St . Anthony and other cities serviced by this hauler are being
26 assessed for the clean-up . St . Anthony ' s share is $15, 000 ,
27 which is fifty percent less than what will be owing if it is
28 not paid by June 30th .
29 `
30 Mr . Burt and other city managers met with Senator Durenberger
31 regarding this matter . They inquired if there were Superfund
32 dollars available and requested the Senator ' s help. The funds
33 were depleted and the Senator was not effective in a resolve
34 to remove the municipalities ' liability.
35
36 Motion by Wagner , second by Fleming to authorize the City
37 Manager and the City Attorney to settle the claim with the Oak
38 Grove Sanitary Landfill Trust in the amount of $15, 000 .
39
40 Motion carried unanimously
41
42 8 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
43
44 There were no public hearings .
45
46 9. NEW BUSINESS
47
48 A. Chance Order #1 - Booster Pumps and Pumphouse
49 Installation
50
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 8 , 1993
3 PAGE 13
4
5
6 The City Manager advised that the overflow from the pumphouse
7 runs over the fields to the drainage ditch . This flow
8 direction must be changed . The costs will be paid by the
9 federal government .
10
11 Motion -by Marks , second by Wagner to approve Change Order #1
12 being the water system improvement project in the amount of
13 $2 , 699 . 50 .
14
15 Motion carried unanimously
16
17
18 B. Resolution No . 93-038 ; Re : Call for Hearina for the Sale
19 of Bonds for 1993 Road Improvements
20
21 Springsted Financial Advisors prepared its recommendations for
22 the sale of the General Obligation Improvement Bonds . The
23 proceeds from bond sale will be used to finance the
24 construction of various street and utility improvements . The
25 composition of the issue is as follows : projects costs -
$420 , 581 ; 10% contingency - $42 , 369 and the allowance for
discount bidding - $7 , 050 with a total of $470 , 000 .
28
29 Maier Stewart & Associates , the consulting engineering firm
30 which did these projects , prepared an assessment schedule.
31
32 The Finance Director advised that simple interest is being
33 used with these projects as this will be a better situation
34 for benefited property owners . He also stated this is a very
35 good time to sell the bonds .
36
37 Motion by Wagner , second by Enrooth to approve Resolution No .
38 93-038 being a resolution calling for the sale of General
39 Obligation Improvement Bonds , Series 1993A and setting a
40 hearing date to consider the sealed bids for the purchase of
41 the bonds on July 13 , 1993 at 7 : 00 p.m.
42
43
44 Motion carried unanimously
45
46
47 C. Resolution No. 93-036 ; Re : Award bid for 1993 Street
48 Improvements
49
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3 PAGE 14
4
5
6 The City Manager advised staff is not waiting the traditional
7 thirty days for property owners ' appeals to their assessments
8 for these improvements . Only two comments were received from
9 property owners regarding these projects and these both
10 involved corner lots .
11
12 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve Resolution No .
13 93-036 'bei.ng a resolution awarding the bid for 1993 street and
14 watermain improvements and that the amount of the alternative
15 bid be inserted into the resolution as submitted by W. B.
16 Miller Incorported .
17
18 Motion carried unanimously
19
20
21 D. Award Bid for Demolition of Rosie ' s Restaurant and the
22 Good Luck Cafe
23
24 Motion by Ranallo, second by Enrooth to award the bid for the
25 demolition of Rosie' s Restaurant and the Good Luck Cafe to
26 Belair Builders for a total of $11 , 507 . 04 .
27
28
29 Motion carried unanimously
30
31
32 E. Approval of Final Plat for the 27th Avenue Northeast and
33 Coolidge Street Improvements
34
35 The City Manager advised the Council of the status of the 27th
36 Avenue right-of-way. He also noted that the triangular piece
37 of property will be deeded over the Roger Bona , owner of the
38 Unocal service station .
39
40 Mayor Ranallo suggested that the availabilty of the lots
41 resulting from the demolition of the two restaurants should be
42 made known . The City Manager advised that two calls have been
43 received already regarding purchase of these two residential
44 lots .
45
46 Motion by Marks , second by Fleming to approve the final plat
47 for the 27th Avenue and Coolidge Street Improvement Project .
48
49 Motion carried unanimously.
50
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 8 , 1993
3 PAGE 15
4
5
6
7 10 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8
9 A. Ordinance No . 1993-004 ( severance pay) ; No. 1993-005
10 tlicensina fees ) ; No . 1993-006 ( snow removal - parking)
ll
12 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the following
13 three ordinances :
14
15 Ordinance No. 1993-004 being an ordinance relating to
16 severance pay ; amending Section 300. 10 of the 1993 St . Anthony
17 Code of Ordinances ;
18
19 Ordinance No . 1993-005 being an ordinance relating to
20 licensing fees ; amending Section 615 . 06 of the 1993 St .
21 Anthony Code of Ordinances ; and
22
23 Ordinance No . 1993-006 being an ordinance relating to parking
24 during snow removal ; amending Section 920 . 07 of the 1993 St .
25 Anthony Code of Ordinances .
28 0 Motion carried unanimously
29 Mayor Ranallo introduced Ms . Debbie Mattson the new reporter
30 for the Focus Newspaper .
31
32 11 . ADJOURNMENT
33
34 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to adjourn the meeting at
35 8 : 40 p.m.
36
37 Motion carried unanimously
38
39
40 Respectfully submitted,
41
42
43 Jo-Anne Student , Council Secretary
44
45
46 Mayor Clarence Ranallo
47
48 ATTEST:
49 City Clerk
50
CITY OF ST . ANTHONY
3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
4
5 JUNE 22 , 1993
6
7 1 . CALL TO ORDER
8
9 The meeting was -called to order at 7 : 00 p.m. and the Pledge of
10 Allegiance was led by Mayor Ranallo.
11
12 2 . ROLL CALL
13
14 Council Present : Mayor Ranallo and Councilmembers Marks ,
15 Enrooth , Fleming and Wagner .
16
17 Staff Present : City Manager Burt and Management Assistant
18 Urbia
19
20 3 . APPROVAL OF AG=NDA FOR THE JUNE 22 , 1993 COUNCII, MEETING
21 -
22 Fint ion by Wagner , second by Enrooth to approve the agenda fcr
23 the June 22 , 1993 Council Meeting with the two additions to
24 t ;,e Nariacer ' s Report . The additions are an update on the Oak
25 Grove I,ar,dfiII Suit and a status report on Apache Plaza ,
0 specifically regarding the Culp Store .
28 Notion carried unanimously
2 :
10
31 4 . AFPRiiVML OF JUNE 8 , 1993 0N.I :CIL MEETING MINUTES
33 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the minutes of
34 the June 8 , 1993 Council Meeting with the following
35 corrections :
36
37 page 9, line 24 : insert between "will " and "changes" the word
36 "make"
39 page 12 , line -26-: ' Correct the " 30th" to the " 15th"
40
41 Motion carried unanimously
42
43 5. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS
44
45 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to approve the following
46 license/permit applications :
47
46 Contractor ' s License
49 Greg Gillis Exteriors , Columbia Heights , Mn .
50
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i REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING •
2 JUNE 22 , 1993
3 PAGE 2
4
5
6 Heatina Licenses
7 Cronstrom' s Heating and A/C, St . Louis Park , Mn .
8 Rollins Heating and Air Conditioning, Roseville, Mn .
9 Maple Grove Heating and Air Conditioning ,, Osseo, Mn .
10 EAH Schmidt & Associates , New Hope , Mn .
11 Standard Heating and Air Conditioning , Minneapolis , Mn .
12 Brady Mechanical' Services , Inc . , Little Canada , Mn .
13 Air Conditioning Associates , Inc . , St . Paul , Mn .
14 Sedgwick Heating and Air Conditioning, Minneapolis , Mn .
i5 Home Energy Center , Plymouth , Mn .
16 Centraire Inc . , Eden Prairie , Mn .
I Royalton Heating & Air Conditioning , Brooklyn Park , In .
i3 Fichmond & Sons Electric , Crystal , Mn .
i9 Owens Services Corporation , F:loornington , Mn .
20 Superior Contractors , inc . , Crystal , Mn .
21 Dependable iniloor Aii- Qual i ty , Inc . , Coon Rapids , Mn .
22 Fred Vogl & Cora:zany , St . Louis Paz k , Mn .
Vale inc rated , Biooinington , Mn
24 Ray N. Welter Heating , Minneapolis , M:, .
25 Market MechaniraI , Ref riger. atian , AIC. & Heatina , Plymouth , Mn .
26 Minneu�isco , Inc . , Minneapolis , Mn . •
27 Ali Sea sni; Comfort , Inc . , New Brighton . Mn .
28 Environ-Con , Irx . , St . Cloud , Mn
29
Motion carried unanimously
31
32 Ten;norary 3 . 2 Beer _Fermi t
33
34 Motion by Fleming , second by Enrooth to approve the temporary
35 3 . 2 licenses far M. Robarge for use on July 15, 1993 in
36 Central Park and for Chester Mirocha for use on July 4 , 199.E
37 in Central Park .
38
39 Roll call : Enrooth, Fleming , Wagner , Ranallo - aye
40 Marks - nay
41
42 Motion carries
43
44 Multiple Dwelling License
45
46 Motion by Marks second by Enrooth to approve the multiple
47 dwelling license application for forty-five units at the
49 Walker on Kenzie .
49
50 Motion carried unanimously
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• REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
2 JUNE 22 , 1993
3 PAGE 3
4
5
6 6 . PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
7
3 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the following
9 claims :
10
it A . American 'Bank
12 Payment in the amount of $5 , 316 . 25 to the American Bank
13 for interest on general obligation bonds .
14
75 B. Hennepin County
16 Payment in the amount of $24 , 039 . 05 to Hennepin County
17 for services rendered by the County Assessor .
l5
: 9 he City Mar►ager adv i sec this was the acireeci upOn a:nOun t
G anc: there is a - light increase in the service fee every
21 year .
2 r:
23 T.;,t-: F i r►:,
24 Yaymt nt in f "1P c:;:li�unt of 12 , 400 to Hance & LeVan„ Law
15 Firm for legal service.- rendered for the month of June .
1993 reiat ive to St . Anth(-);:Y prosEC•!.►tic:n .
25 D. Dorse•✓ & WL: i t ne• p.
Lw F i r ,
i9 Payment in ` he am^ur;t of $2 , 157 . 60 to Dorsey & Whi they
=G Law Fi r m f ur 1 ega 1 -:ery i ces rendered t hrough May 31 , 1 99?
31 for varicius m�:tters .
'2
E. Gridor Construction
34 Payr;Ent i ;; the amc:unt of $78 , 689 . 36 to Gridor
5 Construction . This firm completed some of the work on the
36 pump for the water system improvement project . Payment
37 was recommended by Maier Stewart & Associates and the
.%8 City is coMpleteiy reimbursed by the federal government .
39
40 F. Verified Claims
41 Payment of the three pages of verified claims as
42 submitted by the City ' s Finance Director .
43
44 Motion .carried unanimously
45
46 7 . REPORTS
47
48 A. Council Reports
49
50 1 . Report of Counciimember Wacner
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I REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING •
2 JUNE 22 , 1993
3 PAGE 4
4
5
6 Councilmember Wagner was in receipt of a letter from the
7 Zurah Onion Committee . The Committee thanked the City
g Council for allowing the use of the Stonehouse parking
9 lot as a site for selling their onions . He noted this has
10 been a very profitable site in the past . The profits
11 realized from this venture will be distributed between
12 the Children ' s Hospital and the Zurah Patrol and Band .
13 The Patrol and Band support the purchase of customized
14 wheelchairs .
15
16 Councilmember Wagner attended the most recent League of
17 Minnesota Cities ' conference in St . Claud . He felt it was
16 fairly good , wel l ri.n and the faci I i t ies were accept ab e. -
19 He will report further on this conference at the
20 Council ' s nest work session .
21
22 St . Anthony was the forty-third city to Jain the League
23, of Minrne�:ota Cities .
24
2_5 2 . Fpport of Councilmembr Fleming •
26
7.7 Councilmember Fleming att -?nded the Com..-mu-pity Services
�8 meeting at the Micldle School on .Tune 15th . Recent
29 legisiat ic:,n wi l l rt.duce the funding avai ia'_iie for t1 e
30 Community Services pr�-)gramis .
31
32 There was a s ide present at ion which addr essed a " fami : y
33 groupings" program which - included a style of child care
34 services . Family groupings wiI1 include children of 3 , 4 ,
.�5 and 5 years of age being together rather than being in
36 separate classes for child care . This structure was
37 originally opposed by some parents but the opposition
36 appears t.b have diminished as the program was explained
39 further . Fifty-eight percent of the children
40 participating in this program are residents . One-hundred
41 percent of�the children involved with the daycare program
42 are residents .
43
44 Councilmember Fleming advised the issue of homeless
45 children in the school district was discussed . They have
46 no place to go and have no supervision .
47
46 On June 17th, Councilmember Fleming attended a meeting of
49 the North Suburban Youth and Family Services Bureau.
50
REGU"LAn COUNCIL MEETING
2 JUNE 22 , 1993
3 PAGE 5
4
5
6 Dave Childs, New Brighton City Manager , presented the
7 options for the Bureau to locate in the proposed New
8 Brighton Family' Center . The pros and the cons of this
9 location were considered .
10
it Councilmember Fleming stated her opposition to this
12 relocation because of the potential for controversy . A
13 decision will be made in the near future as New Brighton
14 wants to get started with the project .
15
16 The Bureau served 115 St . Anthony residents in 1992- with
17 72 of those service: being for youth employment .
lF
i9 Counciimen-ber Fleming attended a meeting sponsored by tl)e
20 cities of Maplewood , Falcon, Heights , Roseville and New
21 Brighton . The topic of the meeting was "why Cities Need
22 Human Right, Commissions . " She noted that St . Anthriny was
23 listed as having a Human Rights Commission but this
24 appeared to lie an error .
She feels it is appropriate to organi2e th; s type of
27 comrnission Leifore the need arises . She felt the agi ;-:o
2F population should be a c or,cern in. St . Anthony espec i a i l y
29 regarding discrimination .
30
31 Counci imernl,er Fi emi ng was appointed to the Suburban
32 Adolescent Health Task Force by Hennepin County
=3 Conunissioner Keefe . The Commission is charged with
34 formulating recommendations for a course of action to
35 enhance the health and well being of suburban
36 adolescents . This action should promote healthier
37 lifestyles and access to proper health services . - T;,ie
38 recommendations are expected by October i'st . She observed
39 that drug use has dropped dramatically since the DART.
40 Program has become a reality . The level of sexual
41 activity appears to have- remained the same.
42
43 Councilmember Fleming attend the June 21st meeting of the
44 St . Anthony - New Brighton School District Task Force.
45 This task force is to address space issues for the
45 Wilshire Park School and the Community Services Program.
47 It ' s final report is due by September 28th . Each member
48 of the task force was given a list of options from which
49 to choose a special interest .
1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING •
2 JUNE 22 , 1993
3 PAGE 6
4
5 Councilmember Fleming referred to an article which spoke
6 to a bill being sponsored by Senator Kempthorne relative
7 to who pays the costs associated with federal mandates or
8 federal regulations . Senator Kempthorne , who also served
9 as Mayor of an Idaho city, believes the federal
10 government should reimburse states , cities and counties
11 for costs borne by them to comply with federal
12 requirements .
13
14 Mayor Ranallo stated that the National League of Cities
15 and the League of Minnesota Cities support this - concept
16 and have requested no new legislation without funding .
17 The Association of Metropolitan Municipalities also has
18 a policy similar to these two organizations on this
19 subject .
20
21 Staff was requested to send a letter supporting the
22 position of Senator Kempthorne to Minnesota ' s two
23 senators asking their support or co-authorship.
24
25 3 . Report of Councilmember Marks •
26
27 Councilmember Marks felt the visit from the residents of
28 Salo, Finland was very successful and he thanked all
29 members of the Council for their participation .
30
3l Councilmember ]narks ' parents recently celebrated their.
32 sixtieth wedding anniversary .
33
4 4 . Report of Councilmember Enrooth
35
36 C)n June loth . Counci Irnember Enrooth and Counci Imember
37 Wagner participated in a, ribbon cutting at the Kennington
38 for the .'Resolution Trust Corporation . This activity
39 initiated the sale of the housing units in the
40 development . S.ixty five of the 145 units will be
41 available for sale . They will be selling for between
42 $35 , 000 and $47 , 000 . Councilmember Enrooth felt the
43 development has been very well maintained and the units
44 are very desirable . Existing tenants will be encouraged
45 to purchase if they are currently renting. Creative
46 financing will be available.
47
48 This development is the first one in the country of the
49 "repossessed" projects of the RTC to be sold on the open
50 market .
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2 JUNE 22 , 1993
3 PAGE 7
4
5
6 The Mayor advised that as of last evening twelve of the
7 units have been sold . He also noted that on July 17th
8 federal government representatives will be coming to view
9 this project . HUD Director Cisneros and former Mayor
10. Latimer , who is currently serving in HUD, have been
11 - invited as has Vice President Gore . This sale is a joint
12 effort of Burnet Realty, the Towle Company and
i3 Progressive Federal Auction .
14
i5 Councilmember Enrooth stated there was a $423 loss on the
i6 recent Cleary-up Day . He noted there was- a need to rent a
17 trailer which could have added to the overhead cost . .
is Also, there was considerable brush disposed of at th-
i s Clean-up Day . This Pvi t Ni i a i req:l i res a great Oea i of
C.
space .
L
22 T Fan7 ; 11r> sup'!-.E: ted : hat a Clipper i;,E on-site
7. 3 us-ci d::r t ,,e Cl ea:.-up %ay . T'r,e City Manager noted t1;_ s
24 r.r:r, l,e dor F but ti:e cllip� must ,t i i l b� disi used r)f wn Cl,
25 is clui *. e costly .
Tl• !� City Manager h.,s "-een advised when another
28 Lay 1 $ C;; 1 t !:= P.,)' l ;,;i C ?!itrol AOer!Cy mu 4t b�
29 l regarc i ng ha7ar i'.::li4 w;i
? ? AI s�_: , `t:e �:i t y .•'ar;dget sti t e:; t ere was no tar. m0rrey
this r ::tivity f:ut it w=is ail fir:anccd fr:,:,1 nY ,r:!
funds .
34 5 . R_part of MH_vor Rana ] i r,
3;
3n Mayor Rana ! ] c., gave: hi :. "State of the City" address at the
37 recent Char11:,er of �C-nnmerce meeting . There were many i rr
3c attendanc0 and very interesting questions were asked .
39
40 B. Report of the City Manacier
41 - -
42 1 . Reauest� for Drive-In Church
43
44 Glen Seefelt , pastor of a local church, sent a letter
45 requesting the use of the parking lot at the Stonehouse
46 for a drive-in church service. This request is for a
47 specific Sunday, but there is consideration being given
48 for a long term arrangement . The service will kick cuff
49 the "Kids At Risk" project and last for about an hour .
50
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2 .DUNE 22 , 3993
3 PAGE S
4 •
5
6 The City Manager felt this should be revaluated if it is
7 intended to continue for a long time.
6
9 2 . Early Retirement Incentive
10
11 Four or five City employees would be eligible, to take
12 early retirement . This is not available for police and
13 fire department employees . Two options have been made
14 available in the early retirement program. One option
15 would be cost free to ' the City and the second would
16 involve costs for health care . The City Manager will
17 include t h i s item on the agenda for the next Council work
to session .
39
20 3 . Funds far Miss Teen of America Contest
21
22 At the last Counc? . meeting , Ms . Sarah Nelson had
requested a contribution from the City to support her
24 candidacy in the Miss Tern of America Contest .
25
26 Thy city Manager st-1,. cInt an opinion from the City Attorney •
27 regarding the legality an i ethics of using. tax do"I..ars
2g. for this purpose . The opinion of the City Attc1rne}I ? eFt
29 the matter to Council- discretion .
30
3i DJscussi(,rj on the matter concluded that a contrihit :)n
32 would be made at t r: i S t i trIC- Wh i Ch would come from t he
33 Colinril Cc:intingency Fund. It was `el ! this sbc:uid } E
34 discussed and a riol icy position s,-)o.11d be formulate on
:15 th--se tyi!e of
36
?7 - M.- ion by Wagner. , second by Rana ] lo to contribute ?-50 . 01:
3"c to Ms. . Sarah Nelson to be used for expenses involved with
?9
her participation in the Miss Teen of America Contest .
40
41 Motion carried unanimously
42
43 4 . Setback Variance Request - Saraa, 3259 Stinson
44 Boulevard
45
46 This request was made previously and the Planning
47 Commission recommended that it be denied by the City
48 Council .
49
50
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2 JUNE 22, 1993
3 PAGE 9
4
5
6
7 It was tabled at the June 8th Council Meeting so the City
8 Attorney could be contacted regarding the grounds on
9 which it could be approved .
10
11 Motion by Fleming , second by Ranallo to bring the setback
12 variance request of Mr . Sarna for 3259 Stinson Boulevard
1 .3 to the table for consideration .
14
i5
i �; Motion carried unanimously
17
19 The variance is being requested to locate a canopy over
20 the gas pumps presently on the property . The City
21 Attorney fei t the lot size. was a potential hardship as
22 the cast to move the pumps wIDuld be prohibitive . He also
23 mentioned that to '•;e comparable to the competition , a
24 canopy is a necessity and a standard operating practice
0 due to the prevalence of self- service stations .
27 Mot icon by Fleming , se::•rid by Wagner to approve the
28 variance request for a canopy at the Stop-N-Shop located
29 at 3259 Stinson Boulevard .
3i
Counc i I member Marks noted that this variance approval
=2 will set a precedent if gas pumps are already installed .
33 The City )Tanager stated this is , correct . Counci 1m? !ber
34 Enraot h observed there wi 1 1 be no s i gnage ors t h i s- canopy .
35
36
,7 Motion carried unanimousl -
38
39
40 5 . Lauderdale Policing
41
42 The contract to supply police services to the City of
43 Lauderdale is presently being reviewed by the City
44 Attorney . It was drafted by Lauderdale staff and
45 discussed by representatives of both cities . The bid for
46 sixteen hours of service each day was $158 , 000 . The
47 contract will commence on the first of the year with full
48 service being in place by March.
49
50
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I FEGULAR COUNCIL MEETING •
2 JUNE 22 , 1993
3 PAGE 10
4
5
6 The City Manager reviewed all of the benefits St . Anthony
7 will receive from this arrangement . Hennepin and Ramsey
8 County will be receiving the communications . There will
9- be an extra person available on the force whose services
10 can be used to cover when there is a shortage in - the
11 department due to illness or vacation .
12
i3 The potential for a promotion of a police officer is a
14 consideration as there will be a position for a "shift
15 leader. " included in this package .
16 -
17 The Mayor questioned if there will be a CSC as well as a
Is police officer hired . The City Manager responded that the
19 Police Chief is reviewing how the services of a CSO are
20 being utilitized in other muni'cipalties .
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22 This contract will not decrease the level' of service
23 provided in St . Ant.h ony . There will be mutual a i a
24 agreements with Rc,seville and St . Paul .' . It was also noted'.
25 that the City of Falcon Feights may be interested in the
26 same type of arrangeme-nt for police service from St .
27 Anthony in the future .
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29 6 . Concrete Sidewalk Aloha the South Side of 37th AvFnLF
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31 Residents (-)i, the south side of 37th Avenue have requestedl
32 sidwalk be installed .
33
34 The City Manager requested that Maier Stewart
3_r Associates prepare cost estimates for a sidewalk project
3e. on Loth the south side of 37th Avenue as well as on tile
37 north side.
38
39 The City Manager noted that all of the util.ities in this
40 area are located on the south side and that the costs
41 would be - tripled if the sidewalk were put in there . He
42 felt it would not be possible with the location of the
43 watermain in that area . He will send a letter to
44 residents on the south side of 37th Avenue explaining the
45 situation .
46
47 Mayor Ranallo requested the City Manager to get the costs
48 for placing sidewalk on the south side . He also noted
49 that there would be icy conditions on a south side.
50 sidewalk which would be dangerous .
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RFGUL.kR COUNCIL MEETING
2 JTUNE 22 , 1973
3 PAGE 11
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5 .
6 Councilmerrlber Enrooth , referring to the cost which would
7 be paid by State Aid funds for this sidewalk project ,
g inquired if any other potential projects would not be
9 furided if this one were . The City Manager stated there
11, were enough funds to cover this project as well as
11 others .
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14 7 . Apache Plaza Update
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16 There i s a meet i nc: scheduled for Thursday , June . 24 t}":
! 7 regarding the p.ogress of the CUB Store project at Aracl- e
IF Plaza . The City Manager anticipates there will be. t }"ie
17 "ha r^:" numbers available at , that meeting fcr t }:
2(i (31-:�vr' C:,;ITt-:slit C'o4tS . ,"ur)er VaIU IlaL indic&t _":l it is st 1 . -
21 piann _ ng for an 68 , t^00 square fc,c:t store .
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24 letter tc, Jer:r: ' s repr:b°_rl: ative of the C . G .
Pl azi" Shco; _ 1 ng Cr-nt er • . .-E.hE1 n
letter ra: .:es en 1 r:fc: ;r.d r, rer.=, o' ir,g oucih o it s cf
th.e t:. jrc"t . ;,'. : i :-,., P. . c�c;�,t ic•r, of trte 1r:c! 10ing F.:onus . f • r"`
I:lar,s f.:,r construct i•-)r, and assoe.iE.ted costs anc? the
?9 c�ta i ] s c f the a'. inr, r:? r:ns for current tera!;ts .
or,se h,-,s ye'. beer; rece ved.
;? Staff dici r,ot a•-cept i };N 1�A54e for the new 1igl.or store .
33 Also , Ivew Mar'r.et wi 11 be rem-Ael ing its store at its
34 present location . They feel they wi 1l he doing hi!sir.eg,•
3; there f u2• s,--.me t i;Ile and would recc.-ver any co:;t ,-:
associate,; w' tl; a rem:del ing pro je.ct .
3
;c - The City. Manager plans tr_+ attend the text Apache
39 Merchants Association meeting with Councilmember Wagner .
40
41
42 S . Oak Grove Landfill
43
44 $15, 000 was paid for the St . Anthony share of the
45 landfill clean-up costs for the Oak Grove Landfill . The
46 City Manager advisee: there was no opportunity to
47 negotiate this amount with the Landfill Trust . Other
4F cities negotiated the payment time but were not able to
49 negotiate* the dollar amount . There will be ongoing
5n meetings with the Landfill Trust .
I REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
2 JUNE 22 , 1993
3 PAGE 12
4
5 A recent article in the Minneapolis paper noted that the
6 Pollution Control Agency has identified another problem
7 landfill located in East Bethel . The City Manager is
8 aware that St . Anthony has contributed to this landfill
9 as well . A letter was received from the PCA regarding the
10 City ' s participation in dumping material into the
11 landfill . It is anticipated that the bill resulting from
12 this clean-up won ' t come for another year or two.
13
14 Another problem landfill site has been identified . The
15 City Manager advised that no St . Anthony residents or
16 businesses have used this landfill .
17
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21 There were no pub) i r. h?ar i ngs .
22
23
24 9 . NEW BUSINESS
2_1
26 A. CY)asjge. (7,1-(11-- #7 fc�r F :mz� F?o:ise
27 ,
2n The City° Manager auvisc-d t };at } as` week the City experienced
no water service fc,r ! wr 1w)nrs . Florae electrical work being,
3�:; CI�_):le i nt er rupt ea };r se-, vice . :i� res i dent c a' l s were recei v ecl .
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32 N,.)t ion by Marks , second by E?l_aoth to approve Change Girder #2
�� in, the amount of $943 . 64 for repair to the primp house .
34
35 .
6 Motion carried unanimously
37
39 10 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS
40
41 A. Ordinance No. 1993-004 , Re: Severance Pay
42
43 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the third
44 reading and passage of Ordinance No. 1993-004 being an
45 ordinance relating to reverence.-pay ; amending Section 300 . 10
46 of the 1993 St . Anthony Code of Ordinances .
47
46
49 Motion carried unanimousl
50
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
2 JUNE 22 , 1993
3 PAGE 1 .3
4
5
6 B. Ordinance No. 1993-005 , Re : Licensing Fees
7
8 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the third
9 reading and passage of Ordinance No. 1993-005 being an
; G ordinance relating to licensing fees ; amending Section 615 . 06
11 of the 1993 St . Anthony Code of Ordinances .
12
13 Motion carried unanimously
14
i5
i6 C . Ordinances No . 199: -006 , Re : Parking During Snow Removal
17
16 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the there
i 9 readjr,g and passage of Ordina—,ce. No . 1993-006 tieing an
2n i nance re-1 a t i na .t to parking C'.ir ] ::C Sri(--.W removal ; amending
2i Section 920 . 07 of the 1993 St Anthony Code of Ordinances .
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2 = Mot jc,r; carried unanimou , ] vv
24
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�1 *l,`3 Planning I���' ::T11 :?si :?T� . it b.'a;; their T!C,Si ] C>.', that rlassa j -: C f
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?6 reading of Ordinance No . 1993-007 being an ordinance relating
37 to s-jgj,s , alnend ng Sect ion i4i1G . 08 to add the ,rei; cemen-1 rfr
38 business identification signs .
39
40 Motion carried unanimously
41
42 E. Ordinance No. 1993-008 , Re: Rezoning of Properties on
43 Silver Lake Road , South of 39th _Avenue
44
45 Motion by Wagner , second by Fleming to approve the second
46 reading of Ordinance No. 1993-008 being an ordinance relating
47 to zoning, rezoning certain property from residential to
48 commercial .
49
50 Mot ion carried u],ar, im_11� 1y
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OUNE 22 , 1993
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10 5 : 30 p.m.
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
4
5 JULY 13, 1993
6
7
8 1 . CALL TO ORDER
9
10 The meeting was called to order at 7 : 00 p.m. and the Pledge of
11 Allegiance was led by Mayor Ranallo.
12
13
14 2 . ROLL CALL
15
16 Council Present : Mayor Ranallo and Councilmembers Marks,
17 Enrooth, Fleming and Wagner .
18
19 Staff Present : City Manager Burt , Management Assistant Urbia
20 and City Attorney Soth .
21
22
23 3 . APPROVAL OF AGENDA FOR THE JULY 13 , 1993 COUNCIL MEETING
24
25 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the agenda for
the July 13 , 1993 Council Meeting with the following addition
and change :
28
29 Add to the City Manager ' s Report the issue of elementary
30_ school ' s use of a portable classroom. Move agenda item New
31 Business (A) Resolution No . 93-039, regarding the sale of
32 General Obligation Improvement Bonds for 1993 street
33 improvements , up to accommodate the City' s financial advisor .
34
35
36 Motion carried unanimously
37
38
39 4 . APPROVAL OF JUNE 22 , 1993 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
40
41 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve the minutes of
42 the June 22 , 1993 Council Meeting with the - following
43 correction :
44
45 page 4 , lines 22/23 : The sentence should read as follows : "St ..
46 Anthony has been a member of the League of Minnesota Cities
47 for forty-three years having joined in 1950 . "
48
49
50 Motion carried unanimously
•
1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING •
2 JULY 13 , 1993
3 PAGE 2
4
5
6 NEW BUSINESS
7
8 A. Resolution No . 93-039, Re: Sale of General Obligation
9 Improvement Bonds for 1993 Street Improvements
10
11 Robert Thistle, representing Springsted Financial Advisors ,
12 distributed copies of the bid received from the John G.
13 Kinnard Company. Four bids were received and this firm
14 submitted the lowest .
15
16 Mr . Thistle stated this bid was substantially below the bid
17 specs from last month. He also noted that the Al bond rating
18 of the city was reaffirmed.
19
20 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to accept the bid received
21 from John G. Kinnard & Company Incorporated and to adopt
22 Resolution No. 93-039 being a resolution relating to $470 , 000
23 General Obligation Improvement Bonds , Series 1993A; awarding
24 the sale, fixing the form and details and providing for the
25 execution and delivery thereof and security therefor and
26 levying ad valorem taxes for the payment thereof .
27 •
28 Motion carried unanimously
29
30
31 5 . LICENSE/PERMITS/PETITIONS
32
33 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve the following
34 license applications :
35
36 Contractors ' Licenses
37
38 DMJ Corporation, Hamel , Mn .
39 Signart , Mendota Heights , Mn .
40
41 Heating License
42
43 St . Marie Sheet Metal , Inc . , Spring Lake Park, Mn .
44
45 Garbage Hauler License
46
47 Walter ' s Garbage, Inc . , Blaine, Mn .
48
49 Motion carried unanimously
50
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 13 , 1993
3 PAGE 3
4
5
6 Temporary 3 . 2 Beer Permit
7
8 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the temporary
9 3 . 2 beer permit for Bill Pawlyshyn for Central Park on August
10 7 , 1993 .
11
12 Roll call : Enrooth, Fleming, Wagner, Ranallo - aye
13 Marks - nay
14
15 Motion carries
16
17
18 6 . PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
19
20
21 A. Norman A. Johnson
22
23 Motion by Wagner , second by Enrooth to approve payment in the r
24 amount of $12 , 410 . 45 to Norman A. Johnson , St . Louis Park,
25 Mn . , for the cutting tool "Jaws of Life. "
4 The City Manager advised that this purchase was made with
28 donated funds from charitable gambling proceeds . A thank you
29 letter will be sent to the organizations whose funds were
30 used .
31
32 Motion carried unanimously
33
34
35 B. Maier Stewart and Associates
36
37 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve the following
38 payments to Maier Stewart and Associates :
39
40 Payment in the amount of $517 . 00 for engineering services
41 rendered April 25 through May 29, 1993 for an outside firm to
42 perform density testing on the Lowry Grove wa.termain .
4.3
44 Payment in the amount of $4 , 933 .37 for engineering services
45 rendered April 25 through May 29, 1993 for plans and
46 specifications regarding 37th Avenue Northeast .
47
48 Payment in the amount of $743 . 02 for engineering services
49 rendered April 25 through May 29, 1993 for the 37th Avenue
50 Northeast rehab.
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I REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING •
2 JULY 13 , 1993
3 PAGE 4
4
5
6 Payment in the amount of $4 , 554 . 12 for engineering services
7 rendered April 25 through May 29, 1993 for construction
8 administration of the 1993 street improvements .
9
10 Motion carried unanimously
11
12 C. Hance & LeVahn Law Firm
13
14 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve two payments of
15 $2 , 400 each for legal services rendered by the Hance & LeVahn
16 Law Firm for the months of April and July 1993 relative to
17 prosecutions .
18
19 Motion carried unanimously.
20
21 D. F.M. Frattalone , Inc .
22
23 The City Manager advised these costs will be reimbursed by the
24 Army. Payment is expected in about six weeks .
25
26 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve payment in the •
27 amount of $54 , 881 . 33 to F. M. Frattalone Company for the Lowry
28 Grove watermain project and that the payment be' made when the
29 reimbursement is received from the Army.
30
31
32 Motion carried unanimously
33
34 E. Gridor Construction , Inc .
35
36 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve payment in the
37 amount of $63 , 151 . 17 to the Gridor Construction firm for the
38 water system improvements at the lift station .
39
40 The City Manager noted that this project is ninety percent
41 complete .
42
43 Motion carried unanimously
44
45 F. Verified Claims
46
47 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the five pages
48 of verified claims as submitted by the Finance Director .
49
50 Motion carried unanimously
40 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 13 , 1993
3 PAGE 5
4
5
6 7 . REPORTS
7
8 A. Planning Commission - June 15, 1993
9
10 Commissioner Werenicz was in attendance representing the
11 Planning Commission .
12
13 1 . First Bank, 3928 Silver Lake Road - Sign Variance Request
14
15 Commissioner Werenicz advised these signs are to replace
16 existing signs and the total square footage will be smaller in
17 size. LeRoy Signs will be installing the bank signs . The need
18 for the replacement signs is because one bank was purchased by
19 another .
20
21 The Planning Commission recommended approval of the request
22 based on the following reasons : there were no neighborhood
23 objections , the proposed square footage is less than the --
24 square footage of the current signage, the three conditions
25 are met , and the hours of illumination will be from dusk to
1 : 00 a .m. It was also felt the bank would enhance the identity
of. Apache Plaza .
28
29 Motion by Marks , second by Fleming to approve the sign
30 variance request of First Bank , 3928 Silver Lake Road based on
31 the same findings as the Planning Commission .
32
33 Motion carried unanimously
34
35
36 2 . Tan Me, Apache Plaza - Conditional Use Permit
37
38 Four conditions were placed on the sign in this location
39 previously. The Planning Commission felt these same conditions
40 should remain . A precedent had also been set by the previous
41 sign .
42
43 Staff reviewed the conditions recommended by the Planning
44 Commission and recommended it be amended to read as follows :
45
46 a. The massage therapy be restricted to therapeutic
47 massage and approved hours of operation be Monday through
48 Friday, 10 : 00 a .m. to 8 : 00 p.m. ; Saturday, 10 : 00 a .m. to
49 5 : 00 p.m. and Sunday, 11 : 00 a .m. to 4 : 00 p .m.
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1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING •
2 JULY 13, 1993
3 PAGE 6
4
5 b. The permit would automatically be revoked if there is
6 any violation of - applicable City or state statutes
7 related to criminal sexual conduct by any person
8 associated with the operation .
9
10 c . The massage therapy offered must comply with the code
11 of ethics an definition of massage therapy established by
12 the Association of Body-Work Professionals and/or the
13 American Massage Therapy Association , and
14
15 d. The massage personnel must have graduated from a State
16 of Minnesota certified professional program with a
17 minimum of 100 hours of training.
18
19 Councilmember Marks inquired if these conditions were
20 acceptable to the applicant . He was advised they were.
21
22 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to approve the contional use
23 permit with the four conditions as outlined in the agenda
24 packet .
25
26 Motion carried unanimously
27
28
29 3 . Unocal , Inc . , 2812 27th Avenue
30
31 a . Conditional Use Permit
32
33 The conditional use permit is being requested so the business
34 can be expanded. The expansion proposal will include increased
35 square footage , number of pumps , canopy and parking, area.
36 Curbing will also be installed in conjunction with the street
37 realignment . The vacant building adjacent to the service
38 station is proposed for demolition next year by the owner .
39
40 Staff advised that if the conditional use permit is approved
41 by the City Council conditions may be placed upon the
42 business . Possible conditions were discussed . They included
43 hours of operation, hours of sign illumination and length of
44 time and number of cars that are stored. Staff has met with
45 the service station owner, James Bona and his legal counsel ,
46 to review the conditions being recommended to the Council .
47
48 The Planning Commission recommendations were reviewed by staff
49 and one additional condition was included in staff ' s
50 recommendations to the City Council .
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 13, 1993
3 PAGE 7
4
5
6 The distinctions between an " inoperable" vehicle and a " junk"
7 vehicle were made. Also, Councilmember Wagner clarified that
8 the conditions placed on this conditional use permit go with
9 the property and not the owner .
10
11 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve the conditional
12 use permit for the St . Anthony Unocal located at 2812 27th
13 Avenue Northeast owned by James and Jane Bona with the
14 following conditions :
15
16 1 . Parking lot must be striped for 23 spaces .
17
18 2 . Curbs must be installed in areas specified on drawing.
19 The curbs must be insurmountable and be of cement .
20
21 3 . If canopy is installed, light must shine down .
22
23 4 . If the proposed addition is built in the future , the
24 lots must be combined into one parcel .
25
5 . Cannot have an inoperable motor vehicle outside of the
property for a period greater than fourteen days/two
8 weeks .
29
30 6 . Change address from a 27th Avenue address to a Kenzie
31 Terrace address .
32
33 7 . A signed development agreement with the City of St .
34 Anthony .
35
36
37 Motion carried unanimously
38
39
40 b. Setback Variance Reauest
41
42 Approval of the setback variance request is contingent on the
43 conditional use permit being approved .
44
45 The setback variance being requested is for twenty eight feet
46 to allow for the construction of a new canopy to be placed
47 over the gas pumps . The canopy will have a 14 ' 6" clearance and
48 will be three feet wide for an overall height of 17 ' 6" .
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1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING •
2 JULY 13 , 1993
3 PAGE 8
4
5
6 Commissioner Werenicz advised that the variance request met
7 all three requirements for a variance, that two people spoke
8 in support of the variance being granted, no one spoke
9 against , and the Planning Commission felt this improvement
10 would enhance the business community.
11
12 The City Manager stated that the hardship necessary to grant
13 the variance i-s the shape of the lot . Mr . Bona ' s legal
14 counsel , Mr . Berndt , suggested a hardship could also be no
15 access to 27th Avenue, the irregular shape of the lot and the
16 internal traffic circulation pattern. Mr . Bona has agreed to
17 no curb cuts on 2.7th Avenue.
18
19 Councilmember Marks cautioned that economic hardship can never
20 be the basis for granting a variance and is not legally viewed
21 as a hardship . In this particular case the shape of the lot
22 and eliminating the need to move the gas pumps are acceptable
23 conditions .
24
25 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve the setback
26 variance requested by James Bona for the Unocal service
27 station at 2812 27th Avenue Northeast based on the same •
28 conditions as cited by the Planning Commission
29
30
31 Motion carried unanimously
32
33
34 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
35
36
37 a . Ordinance No. 1993-007 ; Re: Business Identification Signs
38 (Third Reading)
39
40 Commissioner Werenicz stated that members of the Planning
41 Commission were surprised at the action of the Council to
42 approve the sign located at the Northgate Office Park . This
43 action was viewed by the Planning Commission as granting a
44 sign variance by being threatened with legal action by the
45. owner of the Office Park .
46
47 He stated that the Planning Commission is opposed to an
48 ordinance which would allow this . He cited the Kentucky Fried
49 Chicken establishment which could use this same ordinance in
50 this way .
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 13 , 1993
3 PAGE 9
4
5
6 The City Attorney advised that the Northgate variance goes
7 with the property. - He noted that if the copy on the sign
8 changed that would constitute a new sign . In this case,
9 another hardship would have to be found to approve a variance .
10
11 Commissioner Werenicz recalled the Planning Commission had
12 recommended the sign variance be denied and the Council agreed
13 with this recommendation . Then, in the face of threatened
14 legal action, the Council approved it .
15
16 Councilmember Enrooth stated this is incorrect and the
17 approval was not based on potential legal action but rather on
18 research and an identified problem.
19
20 The City Attorney stated that this new ordinance would permit
21 any lawful existing sign to be replaced in the same location
22 and the same size even if there is a new business involved .
23
24 Councilmember Marks felt it was not the position of the
25 Planning Commission that each new owner would have to come
before the Planning Commission and the City Council .
Commissioner Werenicz stated this is the position and the
28 preference of the Planning Commission .
29
30 Councilmember Enrooth felt this would be a difficult position
31 to legally defend.
32
33 Motion by Enrooth , second by Marks to approve the third
34 reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1993-007 being an
35 ordinance relating to signs ; amending Section 1400 . 08 to add
36 the replacement of business identification signs .
37
38 Motion carried unanimously
39
40 B. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
41
42 1 . Report of Councilmember Wacjner
43
44 Councilmember Wagner and City Manager Burt attended the
45 recent Apache Plaza Merchants Association meeting. They
46 clarified the issue regarding the reason for the delay of
47 the CUB Store commencing construction . The City is not
48 delaying any of the progress . Dennis Cavanaugh ,
49 representing the Apache Owner , C.G. Rein Company,
50 admitted he is slowing the progress .
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1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING •
2 JULY 13 , 1993
3 PAGE 10
4
5
6 Councilmember Wagner welcomed the new pastor of the Faith
7 United Methodist Church . He is Pastor Dennis Alexander .
8
9 2 . Report of Councilmember Fleming
10
11 Councilmember Fleming had nothing to report at this time .
12
13 3 . Report of Councilmember Enrooth
14
15 On July 12th, Councilmember Enrooth attended the Village
16 Fest meeting. Thirty five people were in attendance and
17 all the plans for the celebration are "on target . "
18
19 Apache Plaza has offered the use of the shopping center
20 for any activities possible if the weather is poor during
21 the celebration .
22
23 The next meeting of the Village Fest Committee is
24 scheduled for September which will be the last one for
25 1993 .
26
27 Councilmember Wagner had tickets for the Kiwanis Club
28 Pancake Breakfast .
29
30 4 . Report of Councilmember Marks
31
32 Councilmember Marks attended a camp out in honor of his
33 parents sixtieth wedding anniversary . He also became a
34 grandfather for the second time.
35
36 5 . Report of Mayor Ranallo
37
38 Mayor Ranallo had nothing to report at this time.
39
40 6 . Appointment of Planning Commission Member
41
42 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to appoint Douglas
43 Bergstrom to the Planning Commission.
44
45 Motion carried unanimously
46
47 Councilmember Fleming inquired as to the consideration
48 given to the appointment of Chris Makowske to the
49 Planning Commission . She felt he would serve very well
50 and would do a good job for the City .
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 13 , 1993
3 PAGE 11
4
5
6 Councilmember Marks remarked all the applicants were very
7 good . It was felt that Mr . Bergstrom brought outstanding
8 credentials to the Commission .
9
10
11 7 . Proclamation Declarina "National Niaht Out"
12
13 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to approve the
14 proclamation declaring August 3, 1993 as "National Night
15 Out " in St . Anthony .
16
17 The City Manager reminded the Council that August 3rd is
18 also a scheduled City Council work session .
19
20 Motion carried unanimously
21
22 C. CITY MANAGER ' S REPORT
23
24 The City Manager received a letter from the school district
25 Superintendent advising of the district ' s intent to place a
6 portable classroom on the southeast corner of the Wilshire
Elementary School ' s playground . The purpose of this space is
to' accommodate special learning/special meeting needs .
29
30 The structure must be approved by the State and meet all state _
31 codes . It will be put on the property in August and the City
32 Manager will place it on the Planning Commission agenda for
33 its September meeting. It is intended to be considered
34 temporary and plans to have it in place for two years have
35 been indicated .
36
37 Councilmember Enrooth felt the Planning Commission should not
38 be left out of the approval process and neither should the
39 neighbors adjacent to the School . He recommended the Planning
40 Commission hold a special meeting and a public hearing to
41 consider this issue .
42
43 Councilmember Fleming recognized the need for additional
44 space, but she felt it was unfortunate that the communication
45 between the school district and the City is so poor that this
46 issue could not have been addressed on a more timely basis .
47
48 August 3rd was the date selected for a special Planning
49 Commission meeting and a public hearing to discuss the
50 portable classroom issue .
1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
2 JULY 13, 1993
3 PAGE 12
4
5
6 There is a Bon Voyage party on July 15th for Dave Childs , who
7 is leaving the position of City Manager at New Brighton .
8
9 Some members of the Council had noticed the pumps had been
10 removed at the Stop-N-Shop on 33rd Avenue and Stinson
11 Boulevard. When the owner came before the Council requesting
12 a variance part of his problem was because he felt the cost to
13 move the pumps would be prohibitive.
14
15 The City Manager advised that the location of the pumps when
16 they are being re-installed will be the same as the former
17 location . New tanks are being put in to meet some Pollution
18 Control Agency requirements .
19
20 8 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
21
22 There were no public hearings .
23
24 9 . NEW BUSINESS
25
26 A. Chanae Order # 2 for Water System Improvements
27
28 This change order will allow for the installation of a limit
29 switch control system, a control panel modification and
.30 additional conduit for the booster pumps and the pumphouse
31 installation . This will allow the system operator better
32 information regarding the existing control panel . The
33 modification will allow the booster pumps to operate as a well
34 from the existing well #7 control module in the existing
35 filtration plant control panel . Total cost of the change order
36 is $943 . 84 .
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38 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve Change Order #2 .
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42 B. Resolution No. 93-040 , Re: Development Agreement with
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45 City Attorney Soth reviewed the Development Agreement
46 specifically addressing the conveyance of a triangular piece
47 of property, there being no access onto 27th Avenue, and the
48 only access being on the "stub" street .
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6 The City Manager advised that the berm will be about three to
7 four feet in height with plantings on top of it . This will
8 keep vehicular headlight glare from nearby residences .
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10 The Mayor inquired as to Mr . Bona ' s plans for the former meat
11 market building.
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13 Mr. Bona responded he has had some plans for the building for
14 over two years but presently is only concentrating on the
15 appearance of its front . He also apologized to members of the
16 Council for the numerous letters they had received from some
17 of his supporters . He felt they may have been an irritant .
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19 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve Resolution No .
20 93-040 being a resolution approving the agreement between the
21 City of St . Anthony and the St . Anthony Unocal and authorizing
22 the Mayor and City Manager to execute said agreement .
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28 A. Ordinance No. 1993-008 , Re : Rezoning for Property on
29 Silver Lake Road (Third Reading)
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31 The Mayor recalled there had been a certain sense of urgency
32 to have everything required by the City done quickly to
33 accommodate the medical building construction schedule. Now
34 that everything is done there appears to be no action .
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36 The City Manager advised that a call had been received from
37 the builder requesting permit information and stating activity
38 should begin by the end of the month. He noted there is still
39 no development agreement in place and the developer is aware
40 there is a risk. Presently, the project is thirty to forty-
41 five days behind schedule.
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43 Motion by Wagner , second by Fleming to approve the third
44 reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1993-008 being an
45 ordinance relating to zoning, rezoning certain property from
46 residential to commercial .
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6 Members of the Council had noticed that trees have been cut
7 down on a vacant lot on Edward Street near 36th Avenue. The
8 Management Assistant will get information on this activity.
9 The City Manager recalled the parcel has a spring located on
10 it and there is question if it is buildable.
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