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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
September 21, 1993
7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
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II. ROLL CALL.
III. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 3, 1993 MINUTES.
IV. DESIGNATION OF COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
SEPTEMBER 28, 1993 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A. APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION/PLAT APPROVAL, JEROME P.
• HOLEWA, 3484 SILVER LANE.
B. APPLICATION FOR GARAGE SETBACK PERMIT, SCOTT D. BARTON,
3515 HARDING STREET NORTHEAST.
VI. MISCELLANEOUS.
A. CONCEPT REVIEW, DICK'S ST. ANTHONY PHILLIPS 116611, 2700
KENZIE TERRACE.
B. PLANNING COMMISSION VICE-CHAIR VACANCY.
C. DESIGNATE PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY/RECYCLING COMMITTEE.
D. DESIGNATE PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE f
ECONOMIC/REDEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE. r'
VII. STAFF UPDATE.
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VIII. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS.
IX. ADJOURN.
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
3 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
4
5 AUGUST 3 , 1993
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8 1 . CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
9
i0 The meeting was called to order at 7 : 00 p.m. and the Pledge of
11 Allegiance was led by Chair Faust .
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13
14 2 . ROLL CALL
15
16 Commissioners Present : Thompson , Franzese , Werenicz and Faust .
17
18 Commissioners Absent : Gondorchin , Madden and Bergstrom
19
20 Staff Present : Management Assistant Urbia
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22
23 3 . APPROVAL OF JUNE 15, 1993 MEETING MINUTES
24
25 Motion by Franzese, second by Werenicz to approve the minutes
of the June 15 , 1993 Planning Commission Meeting as presented
and there were no corrections .
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29 Motion carried unanimously
30
31 4 . DESIGNATION OF COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE AUGUST 10 ,
32 1993 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
33
34 Chair Faust will represent the Planning Commission at the
35 August 10 , 1993 Council Meeting .
36
37 5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
38
39 A. Request for Conditional Use Permit - St . Anthony-New
40 Briahton Independent School District #282 , 3303 33rd Avenue
41 Northeast
42
43 The Public Hearing was opened at 7 : 05 p .m. by Chair Faust . He
44 read the Notice of Public Hearing which appeared in the July
45 21 , 1993 edition of the St . Anthony Bulletin .
46
47 Commissioner Franzese inquired if the stated time for a public
48 hearing could be different than 7 : 05 p.m. She felt this could
49 leave residents who are attending a public hearing regarding
50 their property inconvenienced by having to wait .
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1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
2 AUGUST 3 , 1993 •
3 PAGE 2
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6 Management Assistant Urbia responded this had been discussed
7 with the City Manager. The City Manager' s position was to
8 commence the first public hearing of the meeting at 7 : 05 p.m.
9 as is presently the practice.
10
11 Urbia advised this conditional use permit request was the
12 primary reason for this special Planning Commission Meeting.
13
14 Approval is being sought before school starts . If this matter
15 were not considered before the regularly—scheduled Planning
16 Commission Meeting, it would be too late to locate the
17 portable classroom on school property with Council approval .
18
19 The Council indicated it chose to have this matter brought
20 before the Planning Commission for its review process and not
21 to have this process circumvented . -
22
23 Urbia explained that this portable classroom will be used to
24 alleviate space needs for special work projects and will not
25 be used for actual classes . It will be located on the Wilshire
26 Elementary School property in an area which is not readily
27 visible from other areas of the neighborhood.,
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29 The trailer is 12 ' x 56 ' with a 4 ' hitch on the north end . It
30 will have two doors and the proposed location is twenty feet
31 from the building. State law requires it be located at least
32 ten feet from the building.
33
34 David .Abrahamson , principal of Wilshire Elementary School , was
35 present to respond to any questions members of the Planning
36 Commission may have .
37
38 Commissioner Werenicz observed that currently a Task Force is
39 meeting to consider permanent solutions for overcrowding in
40 the schools . He questioned why there is a plan to place this
41 trailer in this location for two years . He recalled another
42 temporary trailer issue was for a period of one year .
43
44 Urbia responded that there appears there will be a space need
45 for two years for this type of portable classroom.
46
47 Mr . Abrahamson noted there is much better lease cost for two
48 years than one. He also advised there will be no plumbing in
49 the trailer but there will be electricty and electric heat .
50
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
41 AUGUST 3 , 1993
3 PAGE 3
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5
6 Commissioner Franzese inquired if there will be any security
7 measures taken regarding this trailer . She observed that it
8 will be located in a relatively unseen place and could be
9 vulnerable to vandalism.
10
11 Mr . Abrahamson responded that the location was chosen so the
12 unit would be less visible to the neighborhood. He also noted
13 that the lack of vandalism in the area is remarkable and he
14 credited the parents and the children . There are no. concerns
15 regarding potential vandalism.
16
17 Commissioner Werenicz was concerned with the safety of the
18 electrical installation . Mr . Abrahamson stated that the
19 General Electric Company is doing the installation and he has
20 been assured that it will meet code and any outside apparatus
21 will be safe and concealed..
22
23 The unit is only one and one half years old and is coming from
24 the St . Peter School District . It will have all new skirting.
25
26 Commissioner Franzese inquired if there is a covered walkway,
0 being included in the project . She felt this would be an asset
in poor weather .
29
30 Mr . Abrahamson noted it will be located a maximum of twenty-
31 five feet from the school building doors . There will be coat
32 racks in the unit to accommodate outer clothing for the
33 children if the weather is cold or wet .
34
35 Chair Faust advised he had been contacted by Commissioner
36 Madden regarding two of his concerns . The first is that he did
37 not receive a public hearing notice for this matter . He
38 questioned if any were sent .
39
40 Management Assistant Urbia responded that notices of the
41 public hearing were sent to residents within three hundred and
42 fifty feet of the affected property. He noted that Mr . Madden
43 should have received a notice .
44
45 Commissioner Franzese recalled that Commissioner - Madden ' s
46 address had changed, although his location had not , and
47 perhaps this could account for why he did not receive the
48 notice. Urbia will follow up on this .
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1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
2 AUGUST 3 , 1993 •
3 PAGE 4
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6 Commissioner Madden ' s second concern dealt with the proximity
7 of the trailer to the soccer fields near the school . He was
8 interested in whether the trailer would interfere with soccer
9 activities as this is' a very busy field . Urbia assured him
10 there would be no conflict .
11
12 The Public Hearing was closed at 7 : 15 p.m.
13
14 Commissioner Franzese commented that this project is exciting
15 in that it reflects the school district is growing.
16
17 Motion by Franzese, sescond by Thompson to recommend approval
18 of the conditional use permit as requested by Independent
19 School District #282 noting there was no opposition expressed
20 to its approval , all three conditions for approval were met
21 and with the following conditions : 1 ) the portable unit may
22 remain in place for a period of 24 months from the date the
23 unit is placed on site ; 2 ) the electrical wiring for the
24 portable unit must be encased in a safe manner ; and,, 3 ) the
25 bottom skirting area and hitch must be concealed with
26 appropriate material and there will be no plumbing.
27
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29 Motion carried unanimously
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31
32 Chair Faust advised Mr . Abrahamson this item will be on the
33 August 10th Council Meeting agenda . He- recommended there be a
34 representative of the School District in attendance .
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36
37 B. Petition for Variance - Mary McCrossan , 3019 31st Avenue
38 Northeast
39
40 The Public Hearing was opened at 7 : 16 p.m.
41
42 Chair Faust read the Notice of Public Hearing which was
43 published in the July 21 , 1993 edition of the St . Anthony
44 Bulletin .
45
46 The house construction on this property was begun in 1992 when
47 the City had no ordinance requirements regarding lot coverage.
48 During the 1993 recodification process , this issue was
49 addressed and a thirty percent lot coverage policy was
50 adopted .
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
41 AUGUST 3, 1993
3 PAGE 5
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6 Initially, the builder and owner planned to raze the existing
7 garage along with the fire damaged home. At a later date, it
8 was decided to leave the garage for use as a playhouse and for
9 storage. This resulted in the newly-constructed home and other
10 impervious surfaces having a lot coverage of approximately
11 31 . 65 .
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13 The variance would be for an additional 9 . 7% lot coverage over
14 the existing 31 . 6% lot coverage resulting in total lot
1.5 coverage of 41 . 3% . These figures are estimates only because
16 the exact sidewalk measurements are not known . The hardship is
17 that the ordinance requirements changed during the
18 construction of this home and the consideration for the future
LL. 19 of the garage.
20
21 Commissioner Franzese noted that in a letter received from a
22 neighbor the request was made that the garage be re-roofed as
23 well as the exterior be upgraded . She inquired if re-roofing
24 is part of the project .
25
26 The Building Inspector will review this . The contractor
it advised that the present roof on the garage matches that on
the house .
29
30 Commissioner Werenicz suggested that lot coverage had been
31 addressed in the ordinances before recodification . Urbia
32 mentioned that- there was nothing specific regarding lot
33 coverage but rather floor area ratio to the structure.
34
35 Commissioner Werenicz noticed that a deck is planned to be
36 built in the very near future. He was concerned with how this
37 would impact on the ground underneath it and how it would
38 contribute to water flow direction .
39
40 Urbia advised that this deck will be off of the ground and
41 will have rocks underneath it . There will be no impact as this
42 does not constitute an impervious surface.
43
44 Mr . Bob O' Connell , 3101 Silver Lake Road , lives next door to
45 this home . He is of the opinion that the garage looks just
46 fine and has no problem with its appearance .
47
48 Janice Cohn , the contractor, stated that a new roof will be
49 needed on the garage eventually but there are no plans
50 presently to re-roof . Siding will be put on soon .
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1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
2 AUGUST 3 , 1993
3 PAGE 6
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5
6 The Public Hearing was closed at 7 : 29 p.m.
7
8 Commissioner Franzese observed that all of the hardships
9 related to this request appear to be based on the
10 recodification process whereby. some of ordinance requirements
11 were changed.
12
13 She also expressed some concern regarding the proximity of the
14 deck to the garage . She was advised that it will be five feet
15 between the house and the garage which is acceptable.
16
17 Motion by Franzese, second by Werenicz to recommend approval
18 of the variance petition by the City Council in that no one
19 appeared to speak against the request , the three conditions
20 for granting a variance are fulfilled, and that the following
21 conditions be met : 1 ) the garage exterior must be upgraded to
22 match the newly-built house ; and , 2 ) the garage must be
23 upgraded structurally if the Building Inspector finds any
24 deficiencies .
25
26 Motion carried unanimously
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29 Chair Faust advised this item will be on the Council Meeting
30 agenda on August 10th . He recommended the interested parties
31 attend that meeting.
32
33
34 C . Petition for Variance - Michael and Kay Baker , 3044 Croft
35 Drive
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37
38 The Public Hearing was opened at 7 : 36 p.m.
39
40 Chair Faust read the Notice of Public Hearing which appeared
41 in the July 21 , 1993 edition of the St . Anthony Bulletin .
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43 This variance is for sixteen feet from the thirty foot setback
44 requirement . This is a two story house with a single tuck
45 under garage . The owners intend to expand their garage into a
46 two car garage . They plan to add living space over the added
47 garage space . This would not be permitted under the garage
48 setback permit process so they are pursuing the variance
49 process .
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 3 , 1993
3 PAGE 7
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6 This type of living space is not addressed under the City ' s
7 ordinances . The property owners feel the hardship 'is in that
8 this type of request could not be considered under a garage
9 permit process .
10
11 Other advantages to this addition is that the appearance of
12 the home would be improved with an added living level on the
13 garage to coincide with the height of the house. There is also
14 consideration being given to adding on to the back of the home
15 in the future.
16
17 Commissioner Franzese requested staff to place directional
18 symbols on drawings to accommodate the ease of reading them.
19 She felt this would more accurately identify lot lines and
20 proximity of other houses and structures .
21
22 Urbia advised this is a corner lot . Corner lots require a
23 thirty foot setback unlike other lots which require only a
24 fifteen foot setback .
25
26 Commissioner Werenicz expressed his concern with the sight
lines at the corner of the block . He feels there are some
shrubs located on this property which interfere with traffic
29 sight lines . He suggested these be pruned back or removed .
30
31 Mr . Baker stated that these bushes had been pruned recently
32 and he is planning on installing a fence in this area .
33
34 The Public Hearing was closed at 7 : 58 p .m.
35
36 Commissioner Franzese inquired whay a garage permit is not
37 being requested . Urbia explained staff would prefer to keep a
38 narrow definition of a garage permit .
39
40 Chair Faust also noted that if staff had interpreted this to
41 be a garage permit request it would not have met the three
42 conditions as required. He preferred staff ' s interpretation . '
43 He also felt the required setback for a corner lot could be
44 considered as a hardship.
45
46 Commissioner Franzese stated she would have preferred the
47 garage permit process thereby not needing to satisfy
48 conditions nor hardships . She felt anything is open for
49 interpretation .
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I PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
2 AUGUST 3 , 1993
3 PAGE 8
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5
6 Motion by Faust , second by Franzese to recommend approval of
7 a variance of sixteen feet of the 30 foot sideyard setback
8 requirement to allow the addition of seven feet at 3044 Croft
9 Drive with the following conditions : 1 ) the existing stucco
10 would be done entirely throughout the home for uniformity;
11 and, 2 ) the existing gravel driveway would be upgraded to
12 asphalt or cement ; no one appeared to speak against the
13 request ; the three conditions required by Minnesota Statutes
14 were met ; this - is an end lot and there is a thirty foot
15 setback instead of a fifteen foot setback required ; and the
16 style of the house with a tuck-under garage constitutes
17 extraordinary circumstances .
18
19 Commissioner Thompson is of the opinion that this work will be
20 a big improvement .
21
22 Commissioner Werenicz again stated his concern regarding the
23 sight lines at the corner of the lot . He felt the property
24 owners should perhaps consider removing the shrubs and bushes .
25
26 Urbia advised that the property owner can be requested to
27 remove these shrubs if they are in the right-of-way or
28 interfere with traffic sight lines . He did feel the bushes may
29 look closer to the corner than they actually are because of
30 the construction in the area .
31
32 Chair Faust advised there should be a letter sent to the
33 property owners if . it is found these shrubs do pose a problem
34 for visibility .
35
36 Motion carried unanimously
37
38 Chair Faust advised this item will be on the agenda for the
39 August 10th Council meeting and the property owners were
40 encouraged to attend .
41
42
43 6 . MISCELLANEOUS
44
45 A. Lot Coverage
46
47 Chair Faust observed that the weather this year has been very
48 convincing that no more impervious surfaces are needed.
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I PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 3 , 1993
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6 Management Assitant Urbia advised that thirty five percent lot
7 coverage has been discussed by staff . Members of the Planning
8 Commission are being asked for their opinion .
9
10 Chair Faust finds the current thirty percent acceptable and
11 feels there is no need to proceed with discussion at this
12 time. Urbia suggested that a future discussion be kept in
13 mind .
14
15 Commissioner Franzese inquired what could be included in the
16 ordinance to accommodate exceptions which were over thirty
17 percent . Urbia responded this would become very subjective.
18
19 Chair Faust , noting there were only four Commission members
20 present , expressed his reluctance to make any changes .
21 Commissioner Werenicz was in agreement with this position .
22
_ 23 The Planning Commission membership roster was included with
24 agenda materials . Two corrections were made to it .
25
26 Management Assistant Urbia directed . the commissioners '
attention to that section of City Code which addressed
abandoned motor vehicles . He advised that after the public
29 hearing was concluded , Mr . Bona , owner of Unocal on Kenzie,
30 stated this time prohibition would not work for his business .
31 He noted that there are situations with vehicles on his
32 property where they remain for longer periods of time waiting
33 for parts or repairs . The City Council 'approved fourteen days
34 in place of the 48 hours for this particular situation .
35
36 Commissioner Franzese observed what appears to be a typo with
37 regard to required distance of a garage to house. The copy
38 stated thirty inches and she felt it should be thirty-six
39 inches . Urbia will check this out .
40
41 Chair Faust recommended that "revised" be added to the bottom
42 of any page in the City Code which has revisions . This will
43 help future Planning Commission members as well as be a good
44 reference. Commissioner Werenicz noted it could also be
45 helpful in avoiding legal problems .
46
47 Commissioner Franzese observed that pumps appear to have been
4.8 moved at the gas station on 33rd Avenue and Stinson Boulevard .
49 She also inquired as to the status of the CUB Store at Apache.
50
1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
2 AUGUST 3 , 1993
3 PAGE 10
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6 Urbia responded that the City is still waiting for some
7 documents , the signed development agreements and the landscape
8 plans . There are still some details being worked out regarding
9 the lease for the City ' s liquor store. He is hopeful all of
10 this will be finalized in the very near future.
11
12 Commissioner Thompson inquired as to the progress of the
13 dental building. scheduled to be built on 39th Avenue and
14 Silver Lake Road.
15
16 Urbia advised that the development agreements have all been
17 signed and received in City Hall . It is expected this project
18 will move quickly now.
19
20 Chair Faust explained that tonight ' s meeting is in lieu of the
21 regularly scheduled meeting . He inquired if there are any
22 agenda items which would necessitate holding a meeting on the
23 third Tuesday of August . Urbia stated there are no items .
24
25 Commissioner Franzese inquired about the newly-appointed
26 Planning Commission member . Urbia explained he is employed in
2.7 the environmental field . Chair Faust has contacted him to
28 welcome him to the Commission . He is absent from tonight ' s
29 meeting as he is on vacation .
30
31 Commissioner Franzese inquired i f the Chair is a member of the
32 MPA yet . Urbia will get this information .
33
34 7 . ADJOURNMENT
35
36 Motion by Faust , second by Werenicz to adjourn the meeting at
37 8 : 35 p .m.
38
39 Motion carried unanimously
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41
42 Respectfully submitted,
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44
45 Jo-Anne Student , Planning Commission Secretary
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STAFF REPORT
DATE: September 17, 1993
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: David Mark Urbia, Management Assistant
ITEM: AGENDA ITEM - V. A.
BACKGROUND
The applicant, Jerome P. Holewa, has made application for subdivision/plat approval to allow
for a all season porch addition to the townhome at 3484 Silver Lane (Lot 28). The subdivision
request is necessary as additional land would need to be conveyed to the property owner to
build the proposed addition. The City can elect to waive the preliminary/final plat requirement
and accept a Metes and Bounds description of the land to be conveyed. I would recommend
this procedure, as it will be less of a cost and time burden. In addition, the Metes and Bounds
description will fully serve the City's needs. With a Metes and Bounds description, approval
from Ramsey County is necessary as the property is torrans. As the property is in a
Townhome Association, consent of 67% of the owners of all lots in the development and 51%
of the eligible mortgage holders of the lots subject to first mortgages. This consent would need
to be in recordable form. I understand an architectural review committee of the Townhome
Association would also need to review the proposal.
Other issues include lot coverage and setback variances. There is 47.5% lot coverage. If the
patios and sidewalks/porches were included, it might be at 50%. I believe this proposed
addition could be built, but it could set a precedence for others to want additions. If this
addition were to be built, most certainly the 50% would be exceeded. Concerning setback
variance, the Metes and Bounds description allows for one foot setback of land conveyed
around the proposed addition. This would need a variance if the subdivision were to be
approved. Otherwise, additional land would need to be conveyed to meet the five foot setback
requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
If you recommend approval of the request, it should include the following contingencies: ;
• pending Ramsey County Registrar of Titles approval; `
• pending Evergreen Townhome Association approval; and
• obtain setback variance or convey additional land. i
If you do not recommend approval, and the City Council follows the recommendation, the
issue is effectively dead.
If you believe the other groups should approve the proposal first, then you should table the
• issue.
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Staff Report
September 17, 1993
Page 2
I encourage the Planning Commission to look at this property.
Lot Coverage Information:
R-3 (50% requirement)
Road and driveway area = 47,0880'
Total built area = 53,440N'
Total lot area = 211,4400'
Lot Coverage 47.5%
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY
• NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday,
September 21, 1993 at 7:05 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers
of the City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road (enter northeast corner) for the following purpose:
Applicant: Jerome P. Holewa
Property Address: 3484 Silver Lane, Evergreen Townhomes
Proposal: Application for subdivision/plat approval.
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 can the City
Clerk at 789-8881 to make arrangements.
Thomas D. Burt
City Manager
Publish: Bulletin, September 8, 1993
AUG 1? ':'3 09:30AM CITY Or ST. ANTHONY F•3�=
Date. •
Fee: $150.00
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION/PLAT APPROVAL
Applicant: Jerome P. Holeva Phone: 789 - 9384
Address: 3201 a Townview Ave N.E. St. Anthony Village, MN. 55418
Status of Applicant (Owner, Buyer, Renter, Agent, etc.): . Buyer
Present Legal Description of Property to be Affected:
Proposed Legal Description of Property to be Affected:,.
Street Address:
Zoning District in Which Property Is Located: 3
Specify Any Necessary Easements:
Area of the Plat/Subdivision:
Number of Parcels:
Attach a copy of the proposed plat showing the proposed name of the plat, the location
within the City, the names of the present owners, the scale, the date of preparatlon, the
northpoint, surrounding property, all public utilities and easements and other such
necessary information or documentation as is .requested by the City Manager or the
subdivision/platting ordinance.
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TO: THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF ST, ANTHONY VILLAGE & CITY MANAGER.& VILLAGE CLERK
• MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL. Tuesday,, Se on tember 21
REF: Notice of Public Hearing P , 1993
Regarding Applicant Jerome Holewa
Address: 3484 Silver Lane - Evergreen Townhomes
Proposal: Application for Sub-Division/Plot Approval
Our names are Victor and Lorraine Brenk. We live at 3459 Silver Lane, Evergreen
Townhomes, which is located directly west and behind 3484.
This proposed addition will almost completely block our view from our master bedroom
and basement workshop, and partially block our view from our den, living-room, deck,
basement recreation room and patio. From our bedroom we will be looking directly on
to the roof of the proposed addition, which would be approximately twenty feet from
our building.
The main reason we bought this-unit is because we were able to see some daylight
and landscaping. This whole Evergreen Townhome project is already over-crowded with
too many buildings and too little open space. .
The addition:of .this building would also pose a problem for our neighbors. I doubt
very much if there is anyone who would allow this porch to be built in full view
of their existing home.
You are welcome to visit our townhome and see from the inside the consequence of
• the proposed addition.
There is also a legal question to be considered. As I understand, the only land
that belongs to us Townhome owners ie the land directly UNDER our present building.
Mr. Holewa DOES NOT own the land for the proposed addition. Therefore, I fail to
see how approval for the proposed addition can be granted for putting an addition
on land. that is not owned by Mr. Hol&-.a•
Approval would also set a precedent .°ter everyone here, including us, to put an
addition on our present building. TY.P re are nine other units that could ask for
the same approval.
In Summary, there are four definite oblems:
(1) The property for the addition DOES NOT belong to Mr. Holewa
(2) It would set a prece-_�:Fnt for nine other owners
(3) It definitly would block what little view we have at' present
(4) This addition would affect'the resale value of our unit.
(5) The Building to land -^atio is already ve y hi .h.
Please seriously consider the above items in reviewing tie proposed addition.
Please see attached sketch for view %`' the problem
with the addition.
Our phone no. is 782-9390 Victor Brenk
Please call for further ;.reformation.
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STAFF REPORT f
DATE: September 16, 1993
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TO: Planning Commission
FROM: David Mark Urbia, Management Assistant
ITEM: AGENDA ITEM - V. B.
BACKGROUND
The applicant, Scott D. Barton, 3515 Harding Street Northeast, is applying for a garage setback
permit to allow for a double garage to be moved closer to the existing home and attached with
a breezeway. The garage could be moved to have a side-yard setback of five feet, but the
applicant requests consideration of a three foot side-yard setback to make the breezeway a
more reasonable and manageable size. An advantage of this proposal is to finally address the
driveway issue. I encourage the Planning Commission to take a look at this property and
especially the condition of the current driveway. However, if the permit is not granted, the
City will still require the owner to build a driveway if the owner moves the garage.
• RECOMMENDATION
If you approve the request, the advantage would be the Planning Commission's ability to place
conditions upon the property owner. Such conditions could include:
• address fencing and screening issues;
• remove the old concrete slab at the current garage site;
• maintain the 3 foot setback area with no storage allowed in the area; and
• complete construction in a certain amount of time.
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday,
September 21, 1993 at 7:05 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers
of the City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road (enter northeast corner) for the following purpose:
Applicant: Scott D. Barton
Property Address: 3515 Harding Street Northeast
Proposal: Application for Garage Setback Permit.
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, September 8, 1993
DATE: 3 9 's FEE: $60.00
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
APPLICATION FOR
GARAGE SETBACK PERMIT
APPLICANT:
PHONE: $ — 29 0
ADDRESS: 3��( -2 0 G n�
Location of property where application is made:
Zoning district in which property is located:
Using additional sheet(s) of paver please briefly address the following items:_
In granting or denying the setback permit, the Council will consider the following:
(1) proximity of the garage to any structures.on the adjoining property,
(2) , the extent of vegetation or other screening on the subject property and the
adjoining property,
(3) the effect of the structure on the light and visibility available to the
adjoining property,. ._..
(4) : matters of fire safety,
(5) the existing garages on the adjoining property,
(6) the ability to locate garages elsewhere on the subject property, and
(7) any other matters which may be relevant to the degree of encroachment
into the setback which is being requested by the applicant.
PLEASE INCLUDE A DETAILED SITE PLAN. A SURVEY WILL BE REQUIRED IF THE PROPERTY
LINE CANNOT BE VERIFIED.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT:
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• CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
APPLICATION FOR
GARAGE SETBACK PERMIT
Scott D. Barton
3515 Harding Street NE
Property owner requests a garage setback permit in order to move garage to desired location(3
feet from adjoining property line vs. 5 feet)in connection with the construction of a new concrete
driveway(replacing existing gravel driveway which is not in compliance with city ordinance).
Owner wishes to attach the garage to the existing house and wishes to make the addition practical.
ITEMS ADDRESSED:
1. Proximity of garage to any structures on the adjoining property:
The closest structure on the adjoining property is'the neighbor's 6 foot privacy fence(see
proposed site drawing).
2. Extent of vegetation or other screening on the subject property and adjoining property:
• No vegetation other than grass would be affected or materially screened on the subject
property or the adjoining property since the adjoining property owner already has a 6 foot
privacy fence on the property line where the setback permit is requested.
3. Effect of the structure on the light and visibility available to the adjoining site:
Again,due to the pre-existing 6 foot privacy fence;the effect of the structure on the light
and visibility available to the adjoining site would be minimal.
4. Matters of fire safety:
No impact foreseeable.
5. Existing garages on the adjoining property:
The garage on the adjoining property is approximately 5' 8"from the property line,
connected to the property line by a 6 foot privacy fence. Since the garage on the subject
property will not be placed along side the garage on the adjoining property,the setback
permit would not appear to have a material impact on the appearance of_the adjoining
structure(the garage on the subject property will be placed approximately 30 feet further
from the street than the garage on the adjoining property.
6. The ability to locate garages elsewhere on the subject property: •
No practical alternatives appear to exist given the layout of the subject property's lot. An
existing gravel driveway on the subject property more or less dictates the location of the
new driveway. The garage is to be moved to lessen the length of the new driveway(78 feet
vs. 120 feet),lower the amount of wasted space, and make a breezeway addition possible.
7. Other relevant matters:
The setback permit is requested primarily to make a breezeway addition practical(9 feet
vs. 7 feet in length), in connection with the construction of a new concrete driveway. The
garage on the subject property has to be moved in order to make a concrete driveway
affordable. Moreover,its current location is not square with the property line and wastes a
significant amount of back yard space. Aside from the cost and wasted space,installation
of a driveway without moving the garage would result in a 120+foot driveway which
would not fit in with the neighboring properties(the driveway on the adjoining property is
approximately 48 feet in length).
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STAFF REPORT
DATE: September 17, 1993
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: David Mark Urbia, Management Assistant
ITEM: AGENDA ITEM - VI. A.
Mr. Richard B. Freiberg has requested a concept review of a proposal for a canopy and
additional garage area. The proposal would require a Petition for Variance and Conditional
Use Permit.
Mr. Freiberg is seeking input from the Planning Commission on the potential conditions and
probability of passage of the variances.
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STAFF REPORT
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DATE: September 16, 1993
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: David Mark Urbia, Management Assistant
ITEM: AGENDA ITEMS -- VI. B. - D.
B. Planning Commission Vice-Chair Vacancy.
With the resignation of Rick Werenicz, there is a vacancy for the Vice-Chair position. In the
Planning Commission Bylaws, there is no specific mention of filling a Vice-Chair vacancy
unless the Vice-Chair succeeds the Chair. However, due to the importance of the position, I
would recommend filling the vacancy at this meeting.
Applicable Bylaws regarding the Vice-Chair Position:
3. The commission at its first regular meeting in January of each year shall elect
a chair and vice-chair.
• 4. B. Vice-chair:
During the absence, disability, or disqualification of the chair, the vice-chair
shall exercise or perform all the duties and be subject to all the responsibilities
of the chair.
14. The vice-chair shall succeed the chair if he/she vacates his/her office before
his/her term is completed, the vice-chair to serve the unexpired term of the
vacated office. A new vice-chair shall be elected at the next regular meeting.
C. Designate Planning Commission Representative to the- Environmental
Quality/Recycling Committee.
The newest Planning Commission member, Douglas, Bergstrom, is a member of the
Environmental Quality/Recycling Committee. Mr. Bergstrom has indicated a desire to remain
on that committee as well as serve on. the Planning Commission. Mr. Gondorchin, the
previously appointed representative, indicated that he would serve on an interim basis. I would
recommend appointing Mr. Bergstrom because. of his desire to serve on both boards. In
addition, the appointment of Mr. Bergstrom would create an opening on the Environmental
Committee, which would provide an opportunity to serve for another St. Anthony resident.
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Staff Report
September 16, 1993 •
Page 2
D. Designate Planning Commission Representative to the Economic/Redevelopment
Task Force.
I have included a copy of a letter from the Mayor to Chair Faust concerning the newly created
Economic/Redevelopment Task Force. I would recommend appointing a Planning Commission
member to this task force at this meeting, as the task force will begin its meetings shortly.
•
1993 PLANNING COMMISSION
Jerome Faust, Chair (1/90) (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
781-7313 (H), 292-4424 (W)
James Gondorchin (1/91) (12/93)
3415 Maplewood, 55418
788-0172 (H), 681-5815 (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)
(As of 8/4/93)
September 8, 1993
Mr. Thomas Burt
Manager, City of St. Anthony
3301 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony, MN 55418
Dear Mr. Burt:
I am writing this letter to inform you I am resigning from
my position on the Planning Commission. Due to an increased time
commitment on my part toward coaching my daughter's athletic
activities as well as increased work commitments, I feel I will
be unable to continue devoting time to the Planning Commission
function.
I have served on the Planning Commission for almost eight
• years and have found the experience to be truly rewarding as well
as educational from the standpoint of participating in our city
government process. I have tremendous respect for the first
class, professional individuals who serve the City of St.
Anthony. That includes everyone on city staff, the mayor and
council members, as well as the volunteers serving on various
committees. The people of St. Anthony are fortunate to have such.
a dedicated group working together for the betterment of our
city.
If at some time in the future. my commitments change, I
would again like to be considered for a .position serving the City
of St. Anthony and would hope my past experience will be viewed
as a favorable one.
Sincerely,
Rick Werenicz
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Administrative Offices
3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony, Minnesota 55418-1699
(612) 789-8881 FAX (612) 789-9602
September 9, 1993
Mr. Jerome Faust
4433 Silver Lake Terrace
St. Anthony, MN 55421
Dear Jerry:
The St. Anthony City Council would like to create a Task Force to review critical
areas in St. Anthony that are in need of redevelopment. This Task Force will be
comprised of citizens interested in the future development of St. Anthony. The
Task Force will be given the task of reviewing and also making recommendations
for possible development of these sites.
I would appreciate your help in finding an interested member of the St. Anthony
Planning Commission to serve on this Task Force. Please let me know who you
select to serve on this Task Force.
If you have any questions, please call the City Manager, Tom Burt, or me.
Sincerely,
Clarence J. Ranallo
Mayor
1 CITY OF ST . ANTHONY
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
4
5 JULY 27 , 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 and Management Assistant
20 Urbia
21
22
23 3 . APPROVAL OF AGENDA FOR THE JULY 27 , 1993 COUNCIL -MEETING
24
25 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the agenda for
26 the July 27th Council Meeting with the following
additions/changes :
Add to the New Business "future planning for St . Anthony"
30
31 Amend New Business "D" to call for a public hearing on
32 vacating portions of Coolidge street
33
34 During the City Manager ' s report discuss agenda items for the
35 Council ' s August work session
36
37 Motion carried unanimously
38
39
40 4 . APPROVAL OF JULY 13 , 1993 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
41
42 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the minutes of
43 the July - 13, 19,93 Council Meeting with the following
44 corrections :
45
46 page 7 , line 48 : Change "wide" to "high"
47 page 11 , line 45 : This line should read "between the school
48 district mandates and the public is so poor that this . . . "
49
50 Motion carried unanimously
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I REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
2 JULY 27 , 1993 •
3 PAGE 2
4
5
6 5. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS
7
8 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the following
9 license/permit application :
10
11 Contractor ' s Licenses
12
13 Everest Construction Company of Roseville, Mn .
14 Able Fence Inc . of St . Paul , Mn .
15 Petroleum Maintenance of St . Paul , Mn .
16
17 Heating Licenses
18
19 Rapid Heating & Air Conditioning of Crystal , Mn .
20 Maple Grove Heating & Air Conditioning of Osseo, Mn .
21
22 Multiple Dwelling License
23
24 Caravelle Apartments - 108 Units
25
26
27 Motion carried unanimously •
28
29
30 Temporary 3 . 2 Beer Permit
31
32 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to approve the temporary
33 3 . 2 beer permit application submitted by Judith Lutgen for use
34 at Central Park on August 29, 1993 .
35
36 Roll call : Enrooth, Fleming, Wagner, Ranallo - aye
37 Marks nay
38
39 Motion passes
40
41
42 Councilmember Fleming inquired if there have been any
43 complaints from residents in the area regarding activities
44 associated with family gatherings at Central Park .
45
46 The City Manager responded there are seldom any complaints
47 received as the park is used almost exclusively by residents .
48 He noted there is a deposit made by the users and the noise
49 factor has been rather well contained.
50
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1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
0 JULY 2.7 , 1993
PAGE 3
4
5
6 6 . PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
7
8 Motion by Marks , second by Fleming to approve the following
9 claims :
10
11 A. Maier Stewart and Associates
12
13 1 . .Payment in the amount of $1 , 134 . 02 for engineering
14 services rendered from May 30 through June 26 , 1993
15 relative to construction administration of the 37th
16 Avenue concrete rehab project .
17
18 2 . Payment in the. amount of $174 . 07 for engineering
19 services rendered from May 30 through June 26, 1993
20 relative to research and direct expenses of the 37th
21 Avenue concrete rehab project .
22
23 3 . Payment in the amount of $1 , 451 . 56 for engineering
24 services rendered from May 30 through June 26 , 1993
25 relative to plans and specifications of the 37th Avenue
26 project .
46 4 . Payment in the amount of $12 , 863 . 62 for engineering
29 services rendered from May 30 through . June 26 , 1993
30 relative to the 1993 street improvement projects which
31 included construction staking and inspection of the 27th
32 Avenue and Coolidge Street relocation improvements ,
33 consultant expenses and direct expenses .
34
35 5 . Payment in the amount of $1, 518 . 99 for engineering
36 services rendered from May 30 through June 26 , 1993
37 relative to the construction administration of the 1993
38 street improvement .
39
40
41 B. Verified Claims
42
43 Approval of the four pages of verified claims as
44 submitted by the Finance Director.
45 ,
46 Motion carried unanimously
47
48
49 Mayor Ranallo mentioned the many corrections which must be
50 done by Fratallone and he felt this was unfortunate.
1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
2 JULY 27 , 1993 •
3 PAGE 4
4
5
6 7 . REPORTS
7
8 A. Fire Department 1992 Annual Report
9
10 Chief Johnson noted that statistically there appear to be no
1.1 trends evolving as they were consistent for the year .
12
13 He referred the Council -to that section of the report which
14 addressed the distribution of response runs . This is a new
15 addition to the annual report .
16
17 The Chief felt the distribution may be a factor when
18 considering the relocation of the Fire Department . The runs
19 focus significantly on the senior citizen facilities which are
20 located on either end of the City .
21
22 The response runs outside of the City and the mutual aid calls
23 were reviewed .
24
25 Chief Johnson advised that a new hiring policy was created in
26 1992 . One black person and two women were hired to fill four
27 of the openings in the part time division of the department . •
28
29 Councilmember Marks inquired if the Chief felt the department
30 personnel has received sufficient training. to be fully
31 qualified to respond to certain situations .
32
33 The Chief responded there are a number of areas in which more
34 training is desired. He has been sending one person to
35 training who then returns.. and does the training in-house . This
36 practice is cost effective . He feels the turn over in the
37 department has been 'a negative as it takes two hundred and
38 fifty hours to reach a minimum of training.
39
40 The Chief explained the hazardous materials procedures . He
41 noted that his personnel is not trained in all of the haz mat
42 procedures but can respond to certain situations .
43
44 Councilmember Wagner inquired what the department has
45 available in equipment for very small children . The Chief
46 responded that pediatric emergency equipment and procedures
47 have lagged behind that available for adults . He noted that
48 typically adults receive much more sophisticated and effective
49 assistance than do small children .
50
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I REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
0 JULY 27 , 1993
PAGE 5
4
5
6 Councilmember Wagner advised that Kiwanis International is
7 supplying oxygen equipment and size appropriate emergency
8 materials for use on very small children and infants . He
9 recommended that Chief Johnson request- more information from
10 Kiwanis International .
11
12 Mayor Ranallo felt the report was very good. He also
13 recognized the quality assistance given by members of the Fire
14 Department during Village Fest .
15
16
17 B. Report of the City Council
18
19
20 Councilmember Marks attended a reception at the
21 Kenzington . He was pleased to see how many of the units
22 have been sold. There are about twelve units left to
23 sell . There are only one-bedroom units remaining and many
24 people desire two bedrooms . Some consideration i.s being
25 given to remodel some of the units into two bedroom
26 units .
41 Councilmember Marks felt the Village Fest parade was very
29 enjoyable. The children ' s participation was particularly
30 special .
31
32 He received a call from a resident regarding a problem
33 being experienced upstream of St . Anthony at Locke Lake
34 in Fridley. The lake has been filled in and now some
35 property owners around the lake are requesting it become
36 a lake again .
37
38 The $588 , 000 assessment attached to this project would be
39 shared by all member cities of the Rice Creek Watershed
40 District . The lake ' s dam also needs repair .
41
42 Councilmember Marks felt this assessment would be unfair
43 since the lake restoration would benefit only owners of
44 private property around the lake .
45
46 Councilmember Enrooth suggested it may be shortsighted
47 for St . Anthony to appeal this assessment in that the
48 City currently has a petition before the Rice Creek
49 Watershed District .
50
1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
2 JULY 27 , 1993 •
3 PAGE 6
4
5
6 The City Manager advised the assessment would probably be
7 between $4 , 000 and $5, 000 . .
8
9 Vice President Gore visited the some small businesses in
10 the office complex where Councilmember Marks is employed.
11 He had an opportunity to welcome the Vice President .
12
13 Councilmember Marks will be vacationing the first two
14 weeks in August and will be absent from the first council
15 meeting of the month .
16
17 General Discussion on Village Fest - 1993
18
19 Councilmember Enrooth stated that from the Village Fest
20 Board of Directors ' perspective, the annual event came
21 off very well this year . The wrap-up meeting is scheduled
22 for September .
23
24 Councilmember Wagner gave a report on the gross receipts
25 received to date for Village Fest . His wife, Audrey, is
26 the Village Fest Committee Treasurer .
27 •28 Gross receipts were given with comparisons to those for
.29 1992 . Councilmember Wagner advised that the Silent
30 Auction grossed nearly three times the money that was
31 realized in 1992 .
32
33 Attendance at the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast was up about
34 200 compared with 1992 . He felt some of this increase may
35 have been due to the advertising done during the parade.
36 The Mayor suggested there should be some space allocated
37 for children to play . Their activity on the stage was
38 disruptive.
39
40 Councilmember Enrooth observed that only about ten
41 percent of St . Anthony ' s residents support and attend
42 Village Fest activities .
43
44 Councilmember Marks suggested that Village Fest
45 announcements could be made by using the fire truck
46 driving through neighborhoods .
47
48 Councilmember Fleming received only one negative comment
49 regarding the parade. Many folks would have liked to see
50 more bands .
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 27 , 1993
PAGE 7
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5
6 The performance of the St . Anthony Orchestra on Sunday
7 was very well received. Councilmember Wagner felt having
8 them perform in the tent was a good idea .
9
10 The Mayor has received many positive comments regarding
11 Village Fest activities . He also received very favorable
12 comments from a parade. clown participant who felt the
13 children attending were extremely well-behaved . This
14 behavior was also observed at the ping pong drop.
15
16 The Mayor will be drafting a thank-you letter to be
17 submitted to the newspapers which serve the City .
18
1.9 Mayor Ranallo inquired if any parades had been held in
::0 the history of the City . Councilmember Marks responded
21 that the City previously celebrated "Wrangler Days"
22 usually in September . There was a parade associated with
23 this celebration .
24
25 Councilmember Fleming noted this year was the first year
26 for a Village Fest parade .
is Councilmember Enrooth received some negative comments
29 from crafters who had booths at the Village Fest . He
30 noted those who stayed until Sunday did quite well . There
31 was some thought that the location of the crafters booths
32 should be improved next year .
33
34 The Mayor thanked members of the City Council , City
35 staff , Village Fest Committee members , and Police and
36 Fire reserves for their efforts in making this year ' s
37 Village Fest successful .
38
39 The Mayor will again have a thank-you party at his home
40 for all of those who participated in putting Village Fest
41 on. The date will be selected very soon .
42
43 Regarding the open house at the Kenzington, Mayor Ranallo
44 noted that Vice President Gore and George Latimer and
45 Henry Cisneros of HUD had not responded to their personal
46 invitations to attend . The State ' s two senators and
47 District Four and Five congressmen had also been invited
48 and did not attend . The Mayor felt this was unusual in
49 that this is the first RTC project of its kind in the
50 country.
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I REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
2 JULY 27 , 1993 •
3 PAGE 8
4
5
6 B. City Manager ' s Report
7
8 1 . Sale of Lots at 27th Avenue Northeast and Coolidge
9 Street
10
11 The lots in question are two newly created residential
12 lots in the vicinity of 27th Avenue and Coolidge Street .
13 These lots resulted from the demolition of Rosie ' s Cafe
14 and the Good Luck Cafe.
15
16 The City Manager requested direction from the City
17 Attorney regarding sale of these two lots . The City
18 Attorney advised there is no legal requirement that these
19 lots be sold by bid . He stated the Council can solicit
20 offers from prospective purchasers if it does not choose
21 to go the sealed bid auction approach.
22
23 Both the City Attorney and the City Manager support
24 putting these lots on the open market rather than.
25 pursuing the bid process .
26
27 The City Manager advised he has received about six calls
28 regarding the sale of these two lots . He felt each lot
29 could comfortably accommodate a one story rambler and the
30 parcel purchase price could be between $30 , 000 and
31 $35 , 000 . He has also received very favorable comments
32 from developers and neighbors in the area of the lots . He
33 recommended the sale be considered after the roadway
34 construction is farther underway and the berm is in
35 place.
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37 The Mayor felt the lot value should be $40 , 000 but that
38 an objective opinion is needed.
39
40 Councilmember Enrooth felt the lots would not sell for
41 $40 , 000 in view of the heavy traffic in the area . He
42 requested the parcels be staked .
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44 ' The City Manager noted he has received a request from a
45 person who owns property adjacent to some of the
46 redevelopment to- purchase thirty feet of land. The City
47 Manager observed lots would result which may need
48 variances for construction .
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50 The City Manager will pursue a quick appraiser ' s opinion .
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6 8 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
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8 There were no public hearings .
9
10 9 . NEW BUSINESS
11
12 A. Resolution No. 93-041 , Re : Variance from State Road Width
13 Requirements on -37th Avenue Northeast Street Construction
14
15 Councilmember Wagner inquired if the City has to take the
16 conditions noted in the variance from the State.
17
18 The City Manager noted these conditions are always included in
19 these types of agreements but they actually do not hold the
20 State harmless .
21
22 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to adopt Resolution No. 93-
23 041 being a resolution relating to a variance from the State
24 of Minnesota for road. rehabilitation on 37th Avenue Northeast
25 between Silver Lake Road and Stinson Boulevard .
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0 Motion carried unanimously
29 B. Resolution No . 93-042 , Re : Early Retirement Incentives
30
31 At this point in time, the Mayor felt this resolution would
32 only affect one City employee. He stated his opposition to the
33 project as he felt it would indirectly cost the City money.
34
35 The City Manager noted that a majority of other cities are
36 adopting the incentive but stated that if the fund becomes
37 underfunded the participating cities could be requested for
38 additional funding.
39
40 Councilmember Fleming was interested in how neighboring
41 communities are handling this issue.
42
43 Motion by Fleming, second by Enrooth to table this resolution
44 for further information from two other communities regarding
45 their position and that staff return their findings at the
46 next Council Meeting.
47
48 Roll call : Enrooth, Fleming, Wagner , Ranallo - aye
49 Marks - nay
50 Motion passes
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6 C . Resolution No 93-043 , Re: Approval of Engineering
7 Services for 1994 Street Construction Improvements
8
9 The City Manager advised this resolution will authorize a
-10 continuance of the street construction improvements which are
11 presently being done this year. He reviewed the 1994 program
12 and the progress on the 1993 work . He referred to the Project
13 Schedule prepared by the engineering firm doing the project .
14
15 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to adopt Resolution No . 93-
16 43 being a resolution approving Maier Stewart & Associates ,
17 Inc . as engineers for the 1994 street construction
18 improvements .
19
20 Motion carried unanimously
21
22 D. Establishina Public Hearing for Vacatina Portions of
23 Coolidae Street
24
25 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to establish August 10 ,
26 1993 at 7 : 00 p .m. as a public hearing date for discussing
27 vacating portions of Coolidge Street Northeast lying within •
28 Lots 1 and 2 , Block 1 of First Addition to the Village of
29 St .Anthony.
30
31 Motion carried unanimously
32
33
34 E. Future Planning Strategies
35
36 Mayor Ranallo requested this item be added to the Council
37 agenda . Hi.s feelings are that the Council should do some
38 planning for the future of the Village rather than wait until
39 issues need immediate attention .
40
41 The Mayor cites examples of the "Walgreen ' s Store" and the
42 "Clark Station" issues which were not anticipated . The Council
43 was put into a situation which it must react rather than
44 respond . He felt if policies and planning were in place these
45 types of situations could be better addressed. Long range
46 planning is being done in other communities and the Mayor
47 feels this is beneficial .
48
49 The City Manager noted that the City' s comprehensive plan
50 should be reviewed and updated
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6 Councilmembr Enrooth recalled there had been some focus and
7 vision but this had not been considered lately . He agreed some
8 strategic planning is necessary . He cited the example of
9 examining the City ' s housing stock would be a good place to
10 start .
11
12 Some discussion continued regarding the potential for the
13 "Clark Station" parcel -on 33rd Avenue and Stinson Boulevard .
14
15 The Mayor expressed a concern that some undesirable business
16 could go in there . The City Manager noted this parcel is zoned
17 for townhomes . He is still working with someone to develop
18 this site. It could be a very good site for a home hospice
19 facility.
20
21 Councilmember Marks suggested the comprehensive plan be redone
22 in that there have been many changes in the City ' s
23 demographics . He recommended the Planning Commission review
24 the comp plan and perhaps a consultant could be hired to
25 update it .
26
to Councilmember Marks felt there should be a series of meetings
of all persons in the City interested in participating in its
29 future direction . Among those who could be included are focus
30 groups and church representatives .
31
32 He also suggested that the information received from City
33 surveys be referred to for direction. The information he
34 received from the National League of Cities Conference
35 regarding "visioning" would be very timely. He will get this
36 data to the Councilmembers .
37
38 The Mayor felt the Council , the Planning Commission and the
39 Chamber of Commerce should all be involved with future
40 planning.
41
42 The City Manager advised that the cities - of Roseville and
43 Moundsview have held town meetings to look at issues and plan
44 for the future. He will contact these two municipalities
45 regarding the format they followed and their results .
46
47 Councilmember Fleming felt the Council ' s August 3rd work
48 session would be an appropriate time to kick-off this study.
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7 10 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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9 There was no unfinished business .
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12 11 . ADJOURNMENT
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14 Motion by Marks; second by Enrooth to adjourn the meeting at
15 8 : 15 p.m.
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18 Motion carried unanimously.
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5 AUGUST 10 , 1993
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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 Fleming and
17 Wagner
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19 Council Absent : Councilmembers Marks and Enrooth
20
21 Staff Present : City Manager Burt and Management Assistant
22 Urbia
23
24 Mayor Ranallo introduced the new. reporter from the St . Anthony
25 Bulletin, Amber Brennan and the reporter from the Focus ,
26 Debbie Mattson.
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28
0 3 . APPROVAL OF AUGUST 10 , 1993 COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
31 Motion by Wagner, second by Ranallo to approve the agenda for
32 the August 10, 1993 Council Meeting with the following
33 additions :
34
35 One addition to the permit list
36 One addition to the City Manager' s report , that being, the
37 Police Chief ' s report on Crime Prevention
38 One addition to New Business, that being, establishing a
39 public hearing date for the vacation of Coolidge Street
40
41 Motion carried unanimously
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44 . 4 . APPROVAL OF JULY 27, 1993 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
45
46 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to approve the minutes of
47 the July 27, 1993 Council Meeting minutes as presented as
48 there were no corrections .
49
50 Motion carried unanimously
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6 S. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS
7
8 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to approve the following
9 license/permit applications:
10
11 Contractors ' Licenses
12
13 Dodge Roofing Company, Inc. of Blaine, Mn.
14 Ohman Corporation of St . Louis Park, Mn.
15 Fred J. Keller Asphalt Paving of St . Paul , Mn.
16
17 Heating Licenses
18
19 Brooklyn Heating and Air Conditioning of Brooklyn Center, Mn.
20 Allan Mechanical , Inc. of Minnetonka, Mn .
21
22 Temporary 3 . 2 Beer Permits
23
24 Douglas Parker, Central Park on August 26, 1993
25 Michael Robarge, Central Park on August 11 , 1993
26 Stephen Callaghan , Central Park on August 24, 1993
27
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29 Motion carried unanimously •
30
31
32 6. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
33
34 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the following
35 claims:
36
37 A. Dorsey & Whitney
38
39 The Council approved payment in the amount of. $1 ,830 . 20 to
40 Dorsey & Whitney law firm for professional services rendered
41 through June 30, 1993 for various legal matters .
42
43 B. Springsted Financial Advisors
44
45 The Council approved payment in the amount of $8, 765. 25 to
46 Springsted Financial Advisors for services preliminary to the
47 issuance of $470,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds,
48 Series 1993A.
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6 C. Moody' s Investors Service
7
8 The Council approved payment in the amount of $3, 700. 00 to
9 Moody' s Investors Service for professional services rendered
10 regarding the $470 , 000 General Obligation Bonds .
11 '
12 D. Bruce A. Liesch Associates, Inc.
13
14 The Council approved payment in the amount of $2,086. 48 to
15 Bruce A. Liesch Associates, Inc. for professional services
16 rendered regarding the manganese study.
17
18 E. Verified Claims
19
20 The Council approved the three and one half pages of verified
21 claims as submitted by the Finance Director.
22
23 Motion carried unanimously
24
25
26 7. REPORTS
27
28 A. Planning Commission - August 3, 1993
IN Commissioner Faust was in attendance representing the Planning
31 Commission .
32
33 1 . School District #282 , Conditional Use Permit Request
34
35 This permit request is for a temporary portable classroom to
36 be located at Wilshire Park Elementary School .
37
38 Commissioner Faust reviewed the request and explained the need
39 for this portable classroom, the proposed location and the
40 anticipated two year lease of this facility. It is
41 significantly less expensive to lease the- portable classroom
42 for two years than for less time. There will be electricity
43 - and electric heat in the facility but no plumbing. It will be
44 placed in a location where it will not interfere with the
45 adjacent soccer fields.
46 .
47 The Fire Chief and the Public Works Director have looked at
48 the proposed location and other considerations for this
49 classroom and find no problems.
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3 PAGE 4
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6 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to approve the conditional
7 use permit as requested by Independent School District #282
8 based on the same findings as the Planning Commission which
9 were; there was no opposition expressed to its approval , all
10 three conditions for approval were met , and to include the
11 following stipulations; the portable unit may remain in place
12 for a period of 24 months from the date the unit is placed on
13 site, the electrical wiring for the portable unit must be
14 encased in a safe manner, the bottom skirting area and hitch
15 must be concealed with appropriate material and there will be
16 no plumbing.
17
18 Motion carried unanimously
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20
21 2 . Variance Request - Mary McCrossan, 3019 31st Avenue
22
23 The house construction on this property was begun in 1992 when
24 the City had no ordinance requirements regarding lot coverage.
25 During the 1993 recodification process, this issue was
26 addressed and a thirty percent lot coverage policy was
27 adopted.
28 •2,9 Initially, the builder , Janice Kahn, and the owner planned to
30 raze the existing garage along with the fire damaged home. At
31 a later date, it was decided to leave the garage for use as a
32 playhouse and for storage. This resulted in the newly-
33 constructed home and other impervious surfaces having a lot
34 coverage of approximately 31 . 6% .
35
36 The variance needed is for an additional 9. 7% lot coverage
37 over the existing 31 . 6% lot coverage resulting in total lot
38 coverage of 41 . 3% .
39
40 The Building Inspector has viewed the garage and noted there
41 appears to be no structural deficiency. He did recommend that
42 the garage roof be re-shingled within one year as he feels it
43 does not match the house roof. Urbia noted that the property
44 owner has indicated this is agreeable to her.
45
46 The Mayor advised that the Building Maintenance Code will take
47 care of the siding being redone in a timely manner.
48 Commissioner Faust stated that the Planning Commission did not
49 address the siding issue as thi.s falls within the jurisdiction
50 of the permit process .
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6 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the variance
7 petition of Mary McCrossan, 3019 31st Avenue, as no one
8 appeared to speak against the request , the three conditions
9 for granting a variance were fulfilled and the following
10 conditions must be met ; the garage exterior must be upgraded
11 to match the newly-built house and the garage must be upgraded
12 structurally if the Building Inspector finds any deficiencies.
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14 Motion carried- unanimously
15
16 3 . Setback Variance Request - Michael & Kay -Baker, 3044
17 Croft Drive
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19 This variance is 'for sixteen feet from the thirty foot setback
20 requirement . The lot at 3044 Croft Drive is a corner lot which
21 requires a thirty foot setback rather. than the requirement of
22 other lots which is fifteen feet .
23
24 Commissioner Faust advised there was a concern regarding
25 traffic sight lines at the intersection adjacent to this lot .
26 It was noted that staff regularly reviews these types of
27 situations and this can be corrected if necessary. It will be
6 re-visited after the construction is complete.
30 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to approve the setback
31 variance request of Michael and Kay Baker for 3044 Croft Drive
32 for sixteen feet of the thirty foot sideyard setback
33 requirement to allow the addition of seven feet with the
34 following conditions : the existing stucco would be done
35 entirely throughout the home for uniformity and the existing
36 gravel driveway would be upgraded to asphalt or cement ; no one
37 appeared to speak against the request ; the three conditions
38 required by Minnesota Statutes were met and noting that there
39 is a thirty foot setback instead of a fifteen -foot setback;
40 and the style of the house with a tuck-under garage
41 constitutes extraordinary circumstances .
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44 Motion carried unanimously
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47 B. Council Reports
48
49 Report of Councilmember Wagner
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3 PAGE 6
4 •
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6 Councilmember Wagner advised that the meeting of the Apache
7 Merchants Association had been cancelled. He felt there was
8 nothing new to report regarding the CUB Store.
9
10 Councilmember Wagner referred to an article which appeared in
11 the recent edition of the Northeaster newspaper. This article
12 reported on the plans of the Apache Plaza management company
13 for water runoff . He felt these plans would address the water
14 runoff quite well .
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17 Report of Councilmember Fleming
18
19 Councilmember Fleming attended a National Night Out function
20 . held in her neighborhood. Larry Hamer, the Public Works
21 Director , was the main speaker. She felt he did a very good
22 job.
23
24 Councilmembr Fleming noted that the commencement of a .street
25 utility fund was discussed. She recalled having received a
26 report on this matter in January which was drafted by Tom
27 Madigan, an engineer with Maier Stewart and Associates.
28
29 The City Manager advised this type of utility street fund has •
30 been discussed for many years . It is felt that the benefits
31 for assessment purposes are becoming more difficult to prove.
32
33 This type of funding has been viewed by the Legislature. Mayor
34 Ranallo recalled that it was reviewed by the League of
35 Minnesota Cities over two years ago and decided that cities
36 had the authority to establish this type of fund.
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38 The City Manager advised that the Legislature passed no clear
39 enabling legislation to establish these funds. These types of
40 costs wou-1-d° not be tax deductible. It was determined that a
41 municipality could either have a street utility fund or assess
42 for special projects. He serves on the LMC General Legislation
43 Committee. He will introduce discussion of this matter to this
44 committee.
45
46 Councilmember Wagner noted there could be a duplication of
47 charges if this fund is set up after residents have been
48 assessed for some street projects which are currently being
49 done.
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6 Councilmember Fleming again stated her positive impression
7 with what was said by Larry Hamer at the National Night Out
8 gathering. He touched on why some of the streets are being
9 filled with asphalt on concrete. Streets in Councilmember
10 Fleming' s neighborhood are part of a improvement project .
11
12 Other issues discussed included speeding, garage sale signs
13 and airport noise. Councilmember Fleming requested some
14 diagrams of 'airplane flight patterns. It was stated by the
15 Metropolitan Airports Commission that there has been no
16 significant increase in airport traffic and- the noise should
17 not have increased. It is felt that the noise has truly
18 increased and this has been attested to by residents in
19 Councilmember Fleming' s area .
20
21 3 . Report of Mayor Ranallo
22
23 The traditional party for Village Fest workers hosted by Mayor
24 and Mrs . Ranallo is scheduled for August 27th.
25
26 The Mayor sent a letter to all of the City' s newspapers
27 recognizing the work of the voluteers and the success of
28 Village Fest . He noted this letter did not appear in any of
the papers .
31 The Mayor recently met with the St . Anthony Merchants
32 Association where the organization of a Development Committee
33 is being discussed. He noted that two new merchants are moving
34 into, the shopping center and two more businesses have
35 expressed an interest in locating there.
36
37 The St . Anthony Mobil Station will close the end of August .
38 Some of the shopping center ' s merchants have requested that
3.9 the City put in some green area and landscaping where this
40 station is located if no future use of the building is
41 established.
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43 The City Manager advised there ' appears to be some soil
44 problems resulting from a spill at this site. The Pollution
45 Control Agency is monitoring this situation.
46
47 4 . _National League of Cities Conference/Travel Policy
48
49 Councilmembers Enrooth and Fleming have indicated an interest
50 in attending the 1993 National League of Cities Conference.
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3 PAGE 8
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6 Councilmember Wagner is undecided and Mayor Ranallo is
7 reviewing his schedule. The City Manager advised there is
8 $4 , 100 left in the budget which could accommodate the
9 attendance of two members of the Council .
10
11 The City Manager was directed to draft a travel policy which
12 would address arriving before the conference starts and the
13 associated accommodation and food costs.
14
1.5 Councilmember Wagner requested that a policy also be drafted
16 regarding the disposition of frequent flyer miles earned with
17 public employees travel .
18
19 The City Manager advised this is covered by State Statute
20 which states that frequent flyer miles cannot be claimed by
21 anyone who travels as a public sector employee.
22
23 C. City Manager' s Report
24
25 On Saturday evening, the City experienced flooding in some
26 areas due to a very heavy rain. Much of 31st Avenue washed out
27 and there was considerable plugging of storm sewer pipes . In
28 an area recently sealcoated much of the sealcoat washed away
29 as well . City crews were out to clean up and repair on Sunday. •
30 There will be silt fencing put up if there is another heavy
31 rain forecast .
32
33 The Mayor observed that some property owners were upset but
34 were very cooperative.
35
36 The City Manager received only one call regarding the rain . He
37 also stated that the crews working on the damage resulting
38 from the rain are the same crews which were to begin on the
39 Rosie' s Restaurant site this week. This will be delayed.
40
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42 Overview of Crime Prevention in the Past & Present
43
44 Chief Engstrom prepared a .memo which gave an overview of crime
45 prevention in the past and the present . .
46
47 Chief Engstrom is recommending that a Town Meeting be held for
48 residents where issues such as crime prevention programs,
49 crime concerns and police service be addressed.
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6 The Chief also felt this would be an ideal time for residents
7 to express their concerns and an opportunity for citizen
8 involvement to be generated in neighborhood crime watch
9 programs.
10
11 Operation C.A.T. (Combat Auto Theft ) is a new program to be
12 introduced into St . Anthony. This program focuses on vehicles
13 being used between the hours of 1 : 00 a.m. and 5: 00 a.m. It has
14 proven very succssful in stemming auto thefts in some
15 neighboring communities . Honeywell has offered to underwrite
16 the costs associated with this program.
17
18 Mayor Ranallo inquired if funding from Honeywell could ,be used
19 for any other projects in the Police Department .
20
21 The Chief is meeting with representatives of Honeywell on
22 August 19th regarding the funding and his "wish list" for some
23 equipment he would like for the Department .
24
25 Chief Engstrom feels that a great deal of public relations and
26 publicity will be needed to guarantee a good attendance at the
27 Town Meeting which will be held late in September . He will use
28 the local access cable channel., newspapers and church
0 bulletins . He recalled that previous meetings hosted by the
Police Department had generated rather slim attendance.
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32 8 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
33
34 There were no public hearings .
35
36 9. NEW BUSINESS
37
38 A. Ordinance No. 1993-009 ; Re: Water Meter Charges (First
39 Reading)
40
41 Motion by Wagner, second by Ranallo to approve the first
42 reading of Ordinance No. 1993-009 being an ordinance relating
43 to water meter charges ; amending Sections 610 : 08 and 615: 07 of
44 the 1993 St . Anthony Code of Ordinances .
45
46' The City Manager advised that the fees were formerly called
47 "deposits" but were corrected to "charges" as there was no
48 interest paid on these fees .
49.
50 Motion carried unanimously
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6 B. Ordinance No. 1993-010 ; Re: Fees (First Readina)
7
8 Motion by Fleming, second by Ranallo to approve the first
9 reading of Ordinance No. 1993-010 being an ordinance relating
10 to fees; amending Sections 615. 06 and 615. 07 of the 1993 Code
11 of Ordinances .
12
13 Motion carried unanimously
14
15
16 C. Ordinance No. 1993-011 ; Re: Signs (First •Readina)
17
18 There was only one change made to the sign ordinance.
19
20 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to approve the first
21 reading of Ordinance No. 1993-001 being an ordinance relating
22 to signs ; amending Section 1400 . 12 , Subd. 3 ( 1 ) of the St .
23 Anthony Code of Ordinances .
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26 Motion carried unanimously
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30 D. _Public Hearina - Resolution No. 93-044 ; Re : Vacating a
31 Portion of Coolidge Street Northeast
32
33 The Public Hearing was opened at 8 : 35 p.m. The City Manager
34 advised there was a notice published of this public hearing in
35 the City' s official newspaper . No comment regarding this
36 vacation has been made nor received.
37
38 The City Manager reviewed what is being vacated and what will
39 follow after this plat has been filed regarding the "Bona"
40 property.
41
42 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to close the public
43 hearing at 8 : 38 p.m.
44
45 Motion carried unanimously
46
47 There was no voted taken on this resolution pending the
48 arrival of Councilmember Enrooth. It was noted that a four-
49 fifths votes is necessary to pass a vacation.
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6 E. Ordinance No. 1993-012 ; Re: Projection of Eaves, Gutters
7 and Downspouts (First Reading)
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9 The City Manager explained that this ordinance is to correct
10 a typographical error of "30" to "36: "
11
12 Mayor Ranallo expressed his concern regarding the requirement
13 of having downspouts only five feet away from a structure. He
14 felt the intent of the ordinance was to have water as far away
15 as possible from a structure.
16
17 The City Manager will discuss these concerns with the Public
18 Works Director.
19
20 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to table the first reading
21 of Ordinance No. 1993-012 .
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23 Motion carried unanimously
24
25 F. Hennepin County Rehabilitation Loan
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27 This rehab loan is for the property at 3023 31st Avenue
Northeast . Hennepin County has approved the exception to the
Repayment Agreement to allow the title transfer. The City
0 Attorney has viewed the correspondence from -Hennepin County
31 and recommended that a letter be sent to Jean M. Kloos
32 regarding this matter.
33
34 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to approve the sending of
35 a letter drafted by the City Manager regarding the transfer of
36 the property located at 302331st Avenue.
37
38 Motion carried unanimously
39
40 G. Establish Public Hearing Date
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42 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to establish September 14 ,
43 1993 at 7: 00 p.m. as the date and time of the public hearing
44 to consider the vacation of a certain portion. of 27th Avenue
45 Northeast .
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47 Motion carried unanimously
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49 10 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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6 A. Resolution No 93-042 ; Re: Early Retirement Incentives
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8 In the absence of two Councilmembers, it was decided that this
9 matter should be discussed when all members of the Council are
10 present . No formal action was taken by the Council .
11
12 Resolution No. 93-044, vacating a portion of Coolidge Street
13 was tabled until the August 24th Council Meeting.
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15 11 . ADJOURNMENT
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17 Motion by Wagner, second by Ranallo to adjourn the Council
18 Meeting at 8 : 55 p.m.
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20 Motion carried unanimously
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7 1 . CALL TO ORDER
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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 Ranal lo, Councilmembers Marks, Enrooth,
15 Fleming and Wagner
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17 Staff Present : City Manager. Burt and Management Assistant
18 Urbia
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20 3 . APPROVAL OF AUGUST 24 , 1993 COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
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22 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the agenda for
23 the August 24 , 1993 Council Meeting as presented.
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25 Motion carried unanimously
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4 . APPROVAL OF AUGUST 10 , 1993 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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30 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the minutes of
31 the August 10 , 1993 Council Meeting as presented as there were
32 no corrections .
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34 Motion carried unanimously
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36 5. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS
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38 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the following
39 license applications:
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41 Contractor' s Licenses:
42 Rein Builders, Inc. of St . Paul , Mn.
43 Kaufman Sign Company of St . Paul , Mn.
44 D.J. Construction of St . Paul , Mn .
45 Westcot , Inc. of Little Canada, Mn .
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47 Heatina License:
48 Care Air Conditioning & Heating of New Brighton, Mn.
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50 Motion carried unanimously
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6 Temporary 3 . 2 Beer & Wine Permits
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8 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve temporary 3 . 2
9 wine and beer permits for the following people/occasions :
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11 Nick Kitchar/Central Park/September 11 , 1993
12 Robert Davies/Central Park/September 12, 1993
13 St . Charles Borremeo Steak Fry & Dance/2727 Stinson
14 Boulevard/September 24 , 1993
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16 Roll call : Enrooth, Fleming, Wagner, Ranallo - aye
17 Marks - nay
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19 Motion passes
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21 6. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
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23 A. W.B. Miller, Inc .
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25 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve payment in the
26 amount of $234 , 368 . 51 to W.B. Miller, Inc . for 1993 street and
27 utility improvements . •
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29 The City Manager advised this is a progress payment and is for
30 work done to date. Ten percent is retained from each payment .
31 The anticipated total of all of the work is $400, 000 .
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33 Motion carried unanimously
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35 B. Hance & LeVahn Law Firm
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37 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve payment in the
38 amount of $2 , 400 . 00 to the Hance & LeVahn Law Firm for
39 professional services rendered for the month of August , 1993
40 relative to St . Anthony prosecutions .
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42 Motion carried unanimously
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44 C. Verified Claims
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46 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve payment of the
47 four pages of the verified claims as submitted by the Finance
48 Director.
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50 Motion carried unanimously
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6 7. REPORTS
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8 A. City Council Reports
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10 1 . Report of Councilmember Wagner
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12 This past week Councilmember Wagner attended the meeting of
13 the Apache Plaza Merchants Association Board. Although there
14 was not much new regarding the CUB Store, he noted that Dennis
15 Cavanuagh is suggesting that Super Valu is responsible for the
16 delay in finalizing the plans for the store.
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18 The City Manager advised that currently Super Valu is
19 experiencing some internal problems which need solving. He
20 also noted that Mr . Cavanaugh has not as yet negotiated
21 relocations for many of the businesses in the shopping center.
22 He stated that all of these businesses have thirty day leases .
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24 The Mayor stated that Penney ' s is hosting a meeting on August
25 25th in its auditorium. The meeting will address the
26 anticipated "value added" tax and other taxes which are being
7 supported by the Clinton administration. The meeting is
scheduled for 2 : 00 p.m. , will show a twenty-five minute video,
and is expected to last about one hour.
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31 2 . Report of Councilmember Fleming
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33 Councilmember Fleming attended a meeting of the Northwest
34 Youth and Services Bureau where its future location was
35 discussed . .Presently, many loctions are being checked out for
36 their suitability.
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38 On September 23rd from 3 : 15 p.m. to 5 : 45 p.m. a meeting will
39 be held in the St . Anthony Community Center for members of the
40 Hennepin County Adolescent and Youth Health Task Force.
41 Councilmember Fleming serves on this task force and advised
42 that its meetings are held on a rotating basis regarding times
43 and locations.
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45 On September 18th there is an all day meeting scheduled for
46 the State' s Human Rights Commission. Councilmember Fleming
47 advised that St . Anthony does have a Human Rights Commission.
48 She also stated that someone from the State's Commission is
49 willing to attend a Council work session to explain the goals
50 of the Commission .
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6 Councilmember Fleming serves on the School/Community Service
7 Task Force. On ' September 2nd at 7 :00 an open meeting is
8 scheduled for the public. On September 9th at 6: 30 members of
9 the Task Force and the School Board will meet to discuss the
10 three options selected to address overcrowding.
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12 She noted that at its August 23rd meeting, the Task Force
13 explored numerous options. The five options ranked in order of
14 desirability and possibility are as follows : 1 . Addition to
15 Wilshire of two classrooms in the courtyard area ; 2 . Addition
16 to Wilshire Park, City Hall and Community Center; 3 . Portable
17 classrooms ; 4 . Alternative school ; and, 5. Year around school .
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19 She advised that the Task Force members decided that having
20 shared facilities in the Community Center was not a viable
21 option. Also, moving the fifth grade to the middle school was
22 an option that Councilmember Fleming personally opposed.
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25 3 . Report of Councilmember Marks
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27 Councilmember Marks reported briefly on his family' s vacation.
28 He referred to a tradition observed by members of the family
29 when reaching the top of one of the Little Big Horn mountains .
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31 Councilmember Marks has been advised that a St . Anthony
32 resident will be visiting Finland the first week in September .
33 One of the cities to be visited is Salo.
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35 Salo is the St . Anthony Sister City. He requested a letter be
36 drafted sending the Council ' s greetings and best wishes to
37 Salo citizens . The letter can be hand carried by the St .
38 Anthony resident .
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41 4 . Report of Councilmember Enrooth
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43 On August 31st there is a Village Fest wrap up meeting
44 scheduled. At the meeting, evaluation sheets for the 1993
45 celebration will be filled out . Also, committee members will
46 be seeking commitments from persons interested in
47 participating in the 1994 Village Fest .
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6 5. Report of Mayor Ranallo
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8 Mayor Ranallo advised that this year ' s Village Fest
9 chairpersons think they will be buying another home in St .
10 Anthony in the future. He noted he had received only one
11 complaint on the Village Fest activities . The complaintant
12 felt the music of the Rockin' Hollywoods was too loud.
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14 It was stated that the Rockin ' Hollywoods would probably not
15 be appearing at the 1994 Village Fest as they have been
16 involved for three years .
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18 The Mayor has been out with the City Manager and the Public
19 Works Director viewing the streets which are having work done
20 on them. He has suggested to the project inspector that photos
21 be taken of each driveway which abuts these streets. Some
22 residents have felt their driveways may have changed.
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24 The City Manager advised that still photos and videos had
25 already been taken before the projects had started.
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30 1 . Watermain Breaks
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32 The City Manager advised that members of the City Council
33 could expect some complaints regarding watermain breaks . He
34 noted that there have been many in the last few days .
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36 2 . Pedestrian Crosswalk
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38 When the stop light project at 37th Avenue and Stinson
39 Boulevard was proposed a pedestrian crosswalk at 39th Avenue
40 was also considered. The cities of St . Anthony and Columbia
41 Heights agreed this crosswalk was justified.
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43 The City Manager advised that justifications have been
44 determined for installation of a signal at 39th Avenue. The
45 anticipated cost is $50 , 000 . Minnesota State Aid will cover
46 half of the costs for the Stinson Boulevard side of the
47 street . He anticipates this signal being in place some time
48 next year.
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5 3 . _Development of Fifteen Acres at Lowry Grove Trailer Court
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7 The City Manager noted that there is a potential of having
8 fifteen acres of developable land at the Lowry Grove Trailer
9 Court . This will not include the space for the holding pond.
10 He suggested this may be an issue to be addressed by the Task
11 Force.
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13 There appears to be some interest among developers . The City
14 Manager had contacted two large developers and will contact
15 the Wexford Heights developer
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17 Some rezoning may have to be done as some of the area is zoned
18 commercial . The City Manager felt development would progress
19 quicker if the City is the facilitator for development rather
20 than the owner of the trailer court .
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22 Mayor Ranallo reviewed the criteria for the task force make up
23 and requested members of the City Council to present their
24 nominations to the City Manager .
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26 Councilmember Enrooth advised the Council of an acquaintance
27 of his who could be of great service to the Task Force. The
28 Councilmember felt this resident should serve as an ex officio
29 member of the Task Force rather than a member. He has
30 expertise in development , would serve well as a resource
31 person and in an advisory capacity. Some members of the City
32 Council felt this person should serve as a member of the Task
33 Force.
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35 4 . Budget Meetings/Public Hearings
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37 Mayor Ranallo requested the City Manager to review the
38 schedule for the budget and levy hearings .
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40 The levy must be. certified by September 15th therefore it will
41 be considered at the September 14th Council Meeting.
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43 On October 5th the Council will discuss the budget at its
44 scheduled work session and meet with department heads . - The
45 newspapers will receive a notice regarding this work session
46 advising that residents of the City are encouraged to attend
47 and discuss their budgetary concerns.
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49 On November 30th the first budget public hearing will be held.
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8 There were no public hearings.
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11 9. NEW BUSINESS
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13 A. Resolution No. 93-045 ; Re: CDBG Subrecipient Agreement
14 with Hennepin County
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16 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the adoption of
17 Resolution No. 93-045 being a resolution authorizing the Mayor
18 and City Manager to execute the Year XIX Subrecipient
19 Agreement relative to the 1993 Urban Hennepin County Community
20 Block Grant Program.
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23 Motion carried unanimously
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B.' Resolution No. 93-047 ; Re: Amendment to Travel
Reimbursement Policy
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29 One correction was made to the policy which was to correct the
30 word "drive" to "time" in procedure #5, last line. Procedure
31 #6 was a complete addition to the policy.
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33 Motion by Marks, second by Ranallo to adopt Resolution No. 93-
34 047 being , a resolution amending Resolution No. 91-016, a
35 travel reimbursement policy for St . Anthony City employees .
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38 Motion carried unanimously
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41 10 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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43 A. Resolution No. 93-044 ; Re: Vacation of a Portion of
44 Coolidae Street,
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46 Motion by Marks , second by Ranallo to adopt Resolution No. 93-
47 044- being a resolution vacating a portion of Coolidge Street
48 Northeast
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50 -Motion carried unanimously
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6 B. Ordinance No 1993-009, Re: Water Meter Charges (second
7 reading)
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9 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve the second
10 reading of Ordinance No. 1993-00,9 being an ordinance relating
11 to water meter charges; amending Sections 610 . 08 and 615. 07 of
12 the 1993 St . Anthony Code of Ordinances.
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14 Motion carried unanimously
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16 C. Ordinance No. 1993-010 ; Re: Fees (amusement devices and
17 antenna) (second reading)
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19 Motion by Wagner, second by Ranallo to approve the second
20 reading of Ordinance No. 1993-010 being an ordinance relating
21 to fees ; amending Sections 615. 06 and 615. 07 of the 1993 Code
22 of Ordinances .
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24 Motion carried unanimously
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27 Mayor Ranallo requested the City Manager to relook the
28 allowable numbers of amusement devices per establishment . He
29 felt it may be desirable to limit the number of devices in
30 each location .
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32 There was also some discussion regarding the reason for fees
33 for antennas , disk antennas and towers . The City Manager
34 explained that the locations. of these devices have to be
35 inspected to determine if they are properly situated and not
36 interferring with property lines nor height requirements .
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38 Motion carried unanimously
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41 D. Ordinance No. 1993-011 ; Re: Signs
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43 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the second
44 reading of Ordinance No. 1993-011 being an ordinance relating
45 to signs ; amending Section " 1400. 12 ; subd. 3( 1 ) of the St .
46 _ Anthony Code of Ordinances.
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48 Motion carried unanimously
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6 The City Manager explained the need for this ordinance. He
7 noted it had been reviewed by the Planning Commission and that
8 body had made no recommendation.
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10 11 . ADJOURNMENT
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12 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to adjourn the meeting at
13 7 : 55 p.m.
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