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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION
MARCH 17, 1998
7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL TO ORDER.
II. ROLL CALL.
III. APPROVAL OF MARCH 17, 1998 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA.
IV. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 17, 1998 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES.
V. DESIGNATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CITY
COUNCIL.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING -- NONE.
VII. NEW BUSINESS.
1. CONCEPT REVIEW.
A. REZONE OR VARIANCE REQUEST FOR TOWN/COUNTRY
BUILDING BY KRAUSE/ANDERSON.
2. REVIEW PRP FOR LAND USE PLANNER.
3. DISCUSS POINT OF SALE ORDINANCE FOR CITY.
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS.
IX. COMMENTS.
X. ADJOURNMENT.
1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
3 FEBRUARY 17, 1998
4 . I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
5 The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Bergstrom at
6 7:00 P.M.
7 II. ROLL CALL.
8 Commissioners present: Chair Bergstrom; Commissioners Delmonico, Horst, Kaczor,
9 Makowske (arrived 7:03 P.M.), and Thompson.
10 Commissioners absent: Commissioner Gondorchin.
11 Also present: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant.
12 III. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 17, 1998 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA.
13 Motion by Commissioner Horst, seconded by Commissioner Delmonico, to approve the
14 Planning Commission Agenda for February 17, 1998 with the following change:
15 Exchange Item VIII. Other Business 1. Goal Setting Retreat Report with Item 3. Comprehensive
16 Plan Update Process.
17
18 Motion carried unanimously.
19 IV. APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 20, 1998 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
20 MINUTES.
21 Commissioner Makowske arrived at 7:03 P.M.
22 Motion by Corflmissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Kaczor, to approve the
23 January 20, 1998 Planning Commission Meeting minutes as presented.
24
25 Motion carried unanimously.
26 V. DESIGNATE PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE FOR FEBRUARY 24,
27 1998 COUNCIL MEETING.
28 Commissioner Delmonico was appointed as the Planning Commission representative for the
29 Tuesday, February 24, 1998, City Council meeting.
30 VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
31 1. U.S. West- Conditional Use Permit for Wireless Antenna.
32 Chair Bergstrom asked if a representative from U.S. West would be attending the meeting.
33 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she was under the impression that a representative would be present.
34 There was Commission consensus to defer discussion of this item until a representative arrived.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
February 17, 1998
Page 2
1 VIII. OTHER BUSINESS.
2 2. March 4, 1998, 5:45 P.M. Joint Planning Commission/City Council Meeting(Council
3 Worksession at 7:00 P.M.).
4 Chair Bergstrom distributed a draft list of discussion items for the Joint Planning
5 Commission/City Council meeting. He asked Commissioners for comments, deletions or
6 additions.
7 Commissioner Makowske noted question#3, Past Actions, which deals with "variance
8 applicants" and suggested that "conditional use permit applicants" should be added to that
9 question.
10 Commissioner Makowske suggested that "split liquor" should be added to question#1,Future
11 Actions.
12 Chair Bergstrom noted that in question#2, Future Actions,the word "geographical" should be
13 added before the word "area".
14 Chair Bergstrom noted question#3, Future Actions, which deals with enforcing housing codes.
15 He explained that the Fire Department is currently enforcing housing codes and that the Fire
16 Chief and City Manager have stated that.this is going well.
17 Ms. Moore-Sykes explained it was thought that the uniformed presence may carry some weight
18 in enforcement. Also,the Fire Department is not seen so much as the enforcer, so they are seen
19 as benign and respected at the same time.
20 Chair Bergstrom noted in questions#4 and#5, Future Actions,which deal with the role of the
21 Planning Commission in future stormwater actions and in parks redevelopment, that possibly the
22 Commission should have a different role than having a representative on the task force.
23 Chair Bergstrom noted question#6, Future Actions, which deals with how the Planning
24 Commission proceeds in implementing the goals of the new Comprehensive Plan. He'stated
25 there are a lot of issues which deal with infrastructure, that if are done, could be done in
26 conjunction with public works projects up the street. He stated it is important for the Planning
27 Commission and the Public Works Department to be familiar with this aspect of the
28 Comprehensive Plan so that as design engineering and maintenance is performed, it is known
29 that this is in the Plan and also the process for implementation.
30 Chair Bergstrom noted in question#7, which deals with methods of ongoing communication of
31 ideas and feedback between the Council and Planning Commission,that there may be other
32 vehicles of communication worth pursuing beyond a joint meeting once per year.
33 There was Commission consensus for Staff to draft a copy of the Discussion Items with the
34 suggested changes for inclusion in the packet for the March 4, 1998 Joint Meeting.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
February 17, 1998
Page 3
1 Commissioners were asked to submit any additional items to Ms. Moore-Sykes prior to February
2 25, 1998 at 12:00 P.M.
3 3. Goal Setting Retreat Report.
4 Chair Bergstrom noted the Team Building and Goal Setting Retreat Report. This retreat was
5 facilitated by Barbara Arney, Government Training Service. Chair Bergstrom stated the Goal
6 Setting Retreat he had attended two years ago resulted in action items which were very broad and
7 lacked specificity. The January 1998 Goal Setting Retreat was much better. It resulted in
8 specific major action items that Staff, the City Council and the Planning Commission are asked
9 to address.
10 Chair Bergstrom reported the meeting began with team building with the Council. This provided
11 unity for the new Councilmembers. The meeting then addressed Staff and Council team
12 building. This included the establishment of ground rules,priority policy from Council, the
13 successes of the past two years, identification of possible trends which could be changing over
14 the next 2-3 years, and goal setting. The goals were prioritized by the number of votes received.
15 The goals were then utilized to determine Action Plans for the top nine goals. The Myers Briggs
16 profile was also utilized to determine personality profiles and discuss the strengths of the team
17 and the challenges of individual differences.
18 Chair Bergstrom encouraged Commissioners to read over the report prior to the March 4, 1998
19 Joint Meeting to familiarize themselves with the issues and the priority of the issues. He noted
20 the only specific goal for the Planning Commission is 8. Housing (c) "Develop a program to
21 improve housing stock which may include a point of sale ordinance".
22 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she agreed with Chair Bergstrom that the Goal Setting Meeting two
23 years ago had a-lot of noble goals to try and attain but it was difficult getting there. The 1998
24 Meeting set several attainable goals. She believed this was due in part to the facilitator.
25 VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued.
26 1. US West - Conditional Use Permit for Wireless Antenna.
27 Chair Bergstrom opened the public hearing at 7:22 P.M.
28 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported that Scott Hoelscher, Site Administrator for US West Wireless, has
29 applied for a Conditional Use Permit for the installation of a 75-foot Personal Communications
30 Services (PCS) monopole antenna and base station equipment cabinet at 2801 - 371 Avenue NE,
31 which is owned by Ken Solie of Village Properties. The property is zoned Light Industrial and
32 the proposed antenna and accessory base station equipment is an allowable permitted use in this
33 District.
34 Mr. Hoelscher is proposing to install a 75-foot monopole antenna, which is as tall as Section
35 1160, Subd. 2 of the City Ordinance allows. The City Ordinance states that the setbacks for the
36 Light Industrial District are 15 feet in the rear yard and 15 feet for the sideyard. Mr. Hoelscher is
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
February 17, 1998
Page 4
1 proposing to install the monopole antenna 15 feet from the rear property line, 143.6 feet from the
2 existing building and several hundred feet from the east property line. The proposed monopole
3 antenna will also be screened from view by the wooded area to_the east. For safety
4 consideration, fencing will be provided around the proposed antenna and base equipment station
5 cabinet.
6 Minnesota Statutes and City Ordinances require that the following conditions be satisfied before
7 a Conditional Use Permit may be authorized. The first condition to be met is that the proposed
8 use is one that is specifically listed for the zoning district in which it is to be located. Section
9 1160.06, Subd. 2, allows for the installation of towers and antennas in the Light Industrial
10 Zoning District.
11 The second condition is that the proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or
12 general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity or injurious to property values or
13 improvements to the vicinity. Mr. Hoelscher has provided information indicating that wireless
14 radio transmissions are very safe and pose no health risk. Accordingly, the transmissions are the
15 same as digital low power two-way radio. The maximum output for a PCS cellular transmitting
16 antenna is 40 watts. As a comparison, he cited the power output of television and radio station
17 transmitting towers can range from 50,000 watts to one million watts. -Because the Federal
18 Communications Commission tightly controls the frequency spectrum, the wireless
19 transmissions will also not affect home radio and television receptions.
20 The last required condition is that the use is necessary or desirable at the above location to
21 provide a service or a facility which is in the interest of public convenience and will contribute to
22 the general welfare of the neighborhood or community. Mr. Hoelscher cited many instances in
23 his letter to the City where the installation of the wireless communications antenna will provide
24 many benefits. He indicated that police, fire and ambulances will be able to receive and transmit
25 valuable information quicker and without having to return to the station or leave the scene of an
26 accident.
27 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported this project appears to meet all the requirements of the City's Zoning
28 Ordinance for this zoning district. Staff received three telephone calls regarding this project in
29 which one resident voiced concern about the potential health risks and the possible unsightliness
30 of the proposed antenna; one caller had questions about the project; and the third caller called in
31 support of the proposed wireless antenna.
32 Commissioner Makowske asked if there were examples of other similar towers or antennas.
33 Chair Bergstrom asked what was located on top of the high school.
34 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that approximately 18 months ago, a company located a wireless
35 telephone antenna on top of the high school.
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February 17, 1998
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1 Shawn Egle, 3640 Silver Lake Road, questioned if the antenna would cause interference with his
2 DSS system and his C.B. radio.
3 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that according to the information provided to Staff there will be no
4 interference because of the frequency range and the height.
5 Chair Bergstrom suggested that a condition of approval could be that the antenna not interfere
6 with satellite transmission or reception.
7 Mr. Egle stated he did not believe this was an ideal location for the antenna as the elevation of
8 Silver Lake Road increases to the south and there will be a shadow in the footprint of broadcast.
9 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the applicant indicated that this site or the area of mini-storage by
10 Happy's Potato Chips are prime sites for this type of antenna.
11 Mr. Sert, 3637 Coolidge, stated he lives directly across the street from the proposed location of
12 the antenna. He was not certain that the health issues were proven one way or the other. He
13 stated that the proposed location of the antenna would lower his property value. He:suggested
14 that the antenna be located at Apache Plaza as it is a higher elevation and is commercial property.
15 He noted that the proposed location is within 1000 feet of a power substation and US West will
16 have to use a special material to cover the cable to protect it from the power. He stated US West
17 hadn't even been aware of this. He does not like the antenna being placed across the street from
18 his house and neither do his neighbors.
19 Commissioner Horst asked Mr. Sert where he had learned about the power substation issue.
20 Mr. Sert stated he had heard it from workmen at the site today. One of the workers stated he had
21 just found out today.
22 Commissioner Horst noted that if there is any effect, the power substation will effect the
23 microwave transmissions rather than the microwave effecting the power.
24 Mr. Sert stated Apache Plaza.would be a better location. From his discussion this morning, US.
25 West had no intention of sending a representative to the meeting this evening.
26 Chair Bergstrom closed the public hearing at 7:37 P.M.
27 Chair Bergstrom stated he was disappointed that a representative of US West was not present.
28 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she had not been informed that a representative would not be present.
29 The City Clerk had sent a letter to the applicant explaining the date and time of the public
30 hearing.
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February 17, 1998
Page 6
1 Chair Bergstrom commented that US West must have researched the elevations in the area.
2 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the applicant informed her that the City of St. Anthony is considered to
3 be one of the highest parts of the metropolitan area.
4 Commissioner Horst asked if the antenna was a permitted use in the commercial district.
5 Commissioner Makowske stated that according to City Code in regard to towers and antennas,
6 there is one set of restrictions for residential areas and another for all other districts.
7 Ken Solie owns the proposed location and has agreed to lease the proposed site to US West.
8 Commissioner Horst stated that aside from the obvious appearance issue, the antenna will simply
9 be used to transmit PCS phone calls. He noted a condition can be included in the approval that
10 the transmission will not interfere with any broadcast transmission including, but not limited to,
11 satellite transmission and reception.
12 Commissioner Makowske stated one concern, although he doubted it would be present at 40
13 watts, was noise "buzzing". .He noted there will be a fence installed but questioned if there
14 would be a hazard of children climbing,the antenna or getting at the equipment.
15 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she had questioned the applicant in regard to potential vandalism. He
16 explained that the equipment is enclosed in a protective casing, the receiver is up quite high on
17 the pole, and the pole is very smooth. He was not concerned with vandalism, especially with the
18 installation of the fence.
19 Commissioner Horst noted that this is the trend of the future. The more antennas that are
20 installed, the better the reception will be. He did not however, see how this would help police
21 and fire transmissions.
22 Commissioner Delmonico stated there is a debate between PCS systems and Analog systems.
23 The theory is that the PCS systems require many little, less powerful antennas and the Analog
24 system requires less, more powerful antennas. He noted there is a "dead spot" of transmission in
25 the City on the PCS system. All ambulances talk with the hospitals on a PCS system and the
26 City of Minneapolis Police Department is switching from Analog to PCS system as it cannot be
27 monitored.
28 Commissioner Horst commented that it somewhat bothered him that a US West representative
29 was not present but US West had submitted a comprehensive information packet.
30 Motion by Commissioner Horst to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for a PCS
31 wireless antenna for U.S. West conditioned that it is never shown that it interferes with
32 telephone, television or radio transmission including, but not limited to, satellite transmission.
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February 17, 1998
Page 7
1 Chair Bergstrom suggested the motion include "transmission broadcast or reception".
2 Commissioner Makowske suggested the motion include that "the conditional permit meets all
3 three criteria of the granting of a conditional use permit as follows:
4 1. This use is an allowed conditional use for this zoning district under City Code Section
5 1160.06, Subd. 2.
6 2. The proposed antenna will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of
7 persons residing or working in the vicinity or injurious to property values or
8 improvements to the vicinity.
9 3. The proposed antenna is necessary or desirable at the above location to provide a service
10 or a facility which is in the interest of public convenience and will contribute to the
11 general welfare of the neighborhood or community and provide more service to St.
12 Anthony and surrounding communities." .
13 Chair Bergstrom suggested that the motion include the condition that "the antenna cannot
14 interfere with broadcast or reception of telephone, radio, television, or any other electronic
15 communication".
16 Commissioner Horst accepted the amendments to the motion. Commissioner Kaczor seconded
17 the amended motion.
18
19 Motion carried unanimously.
20
21 Chair Bergstrom noted this request will be considered by the City Council at their February 24,
22 1998 meeting.
23 VII. NEW BUSINESS -None.
24
25 VIII. OTHER BUSINESS - Continued.
26 1. Comprehensive Plan Update Process.
27 Bill Weber, BRW, Inc., reported the Comprehensive Plan had been submitted to the
28 Metropolitan Council to begin their ninety day review. Several months ago the City Council and
29 Planning Commission had endorsed the Plan and since that time there have been a couple of
30 technical additions and one minor change.
31 There had been discussion that the Metropolitan Council forecast for household, population and
32 employment for the year 2020 was too high. The options available were to accept the forecast as
33 provided or for the City to determine their own forecast. It has been determined that the City
34 will accept the Metropolitan Council forecast. It has been noted,however, on pages 1-5 and 1-9
35 that "The City accepts these forecasts, and is willing to accommodate the projected amount of
36 development. However, we recognize that, given the limited amount of land available for new
37 development and the difficulty in predicting the timing of redevelopment, the projected amount
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February 17, 1998
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1 of growth may not occur." Also, on page 1-10, the statement regarding the issue of whether the
2 City could accomplish, accept and accommodate the Metropolitan Council projections has been
3 removed.
4 Mr. Weber noted that the Metropolitan Council forecasts are policy-driven. They do not actually
5 come and measure the land available and make projections but simply take the regional forecast
6 and allocate it between cities.
7 Commissioner Makowske asked if the City was doing the Metropolitan Council a disservice in
8 regard to their prediction of the larger plan by accepting the forecast knowing that it cannot be
9 met.
10 Mr. Weber stated this is not a disservice because the City of St. Anthony is a small,portion of the
11 plan and because the City will be attaining some portion of the projections.
12 Chair Bergstrom asked if the Waste Water Plan met the Metropolitan Council requirements.
13 Mr. Weber stated the Metropolitan Council provides the flows and BRW allocated the flows to
14 service areas of the City.
15 Chair Bergstrom questioned the completion of the Surface Water Plan.
16 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated this was completed and submitted to the Metropolitan Council in
17 November 1997. This Plan is referred to in the Comprehensive Plan but does not need to be
18 bound into it.
19 Chair Bergstrom stated he would like that document to be available to the Planning Commission.
20 2. Status Reports re: Task Forces.
21 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported the Storm Water Management Task Force will not be meeting until
22 the first week in May. The Task Force felt it was prudent to allow time for the results of the
23 , applications for funding.
24 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported that the Parks Task Force will be meeting Wednesday, February 18,
25 1998 in the Conference Room at 7:00 P.M. They will be discussing funding strategies.
26 IX. COMMENTS.
27 Commissioner Kaczor reported his attendance at a joint School Board and City Council meeting.
28 He noted the school has a full studio for cable television which is hardly used.
29 Commissioner Kaczor reported his attendance at the recent Council worksession. Dale
30 Gunderson was present to report on the ACTION program which helps youth get involved in the
31 community. The Police Chief was there because the department needs squad cars. Kaczor
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February 17, 1998
Page 9
1 reported the new Police Officer who was introduced to Council in January has since resigned.
2 Commissioner Kaczor reported his attendance at the recent Council meetings. The Council
3 approved the installation of a new podium in the Chambers so that people can stand while they
4 address Council. The Council talked of a possible expansion at Faith Methodist Church and
5 within the Industrial Park, and they approved the Chazin Homes request. The Council will begin
6 live broadcast on cable television on March 10, 1998.
7 Commissioner Kaczor reported he will be attending a Land Use Workshop on February 19, 1998.
8 Commissioner Thompson reported the proposed construction of a home by Janice Kahan has
9 been completed and the home sold for the low$200,000's.
10 Commissioner Horst commented that the Freedom Gas Station is open but the Blimpie Subs is
11 not.
12 Chair Bergstrom noted that there was extensive discussion at the Goal Setting meeting in regard
13 to the Stonehouse. The heating and ventilation system is either worn out or grossly inadequate or
14 both. The structure of the building needs a complete overhaul and the establishment is not
15 making any money. The Liquor Operations Manager asked for some direction on this issue.
16 There has been no direction given by Council on this matter but a number of different options
17 were discussed.
18 Commissioner Makowske noted that due to a meeting at work he may not be able to attend the
19 Joint Meeting on March 4, 1998.
20
21 X. ADJOURNMENT.
22 Motion by Commissioner Horst, seconded by Commissioner Delmonico, to adjourn the meeting
23 at 8:15 P.M.
24 Motion carried unanimously.
25 Respectfully submitted,
26 Lorri Kopischke
27 Timesaver Off Site Secretarial
STAFF REPORT
DATE: March 17, 1998
TO: Planning Commissioners
FROM: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant �G w
ITEM: Krause/Anderson Proposal for Town/Country Building.
I received a phone call from Bill Warner of Krause/Anderson requesting an opportunity
to come before the Planning Commission to present a concept review of a proposed use
for the Town/Country building. Several days ago, he was approached by Robodyne, a
company that is in St. Anthony, about the possibility of relocating into that building.
Currently, Robodyne is located in the St. Anthony Industrial Park and because of the
success of their operations, they need to locate to a larger site. Mr. Warner indicated
that the owners of this company would prefer to stay in St. Anthony and the
Town/Country site seems to meet their needs.
STAFF REPORT
DATE: March 17, 1998
TO: Planning Commissioners
FROM: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant
ITEM: Point of Sale Ordinance.
At the direction of the City Council and as the result of the goal setting retreat, I am in
the process of researching point of sale ordinances from various communities in the
Metro area. Attached are copies of various ordinances and newspaper articles that
describe what some cities are doing regarding point of sale and code enforcement.
Please review what you can read (some of the copies came through the fax very
smudged or in small print) and we can discuss suggestions that would work for St.
Anthony on Tuesday evening.
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BLOOMINGTON CITY CODE &
14 517. 121SELAY OF o% NO AVAI AE3iLrry•
Li nses Issued under this Division shall be prominently displayed on I F rt!7 I 01,11i I of 0 a
produce n the request of a tenant or Prospective tenant, and shall be j
inspection he Housing Inspector. Z;. jr
(Recodified by No. 95-13, 8-7-95) To
SEC. 4 1 N P
(a) The City's Housing I ectors are hereby authorized to make inspect
enforcement of this Division.
(b) Persons Inspecting any single-f Ry dwelling unit or room t rein shall hdtify the dWhdr of the Oremis' a""
r
in writing of any violations. The notice sha irect that compliance'be made in not leli thzih fi6dh tib) da�h
unless extended by the Housing Inspector base n good cause.
(Recodified by Ord. No. 95-13. 8-7-95) /X
SEC. 14,519.1-ICENSE-FEL
(a) The license fee shall be for each re * ential rental d ling unit owned by An aoollldant which 'shalt bb
paid at the time of Initial license applicau and each renewal a license. Each license 6hah bii rdd§Wdd
annually. The license fee shall be as s orth In Section 14.03 of this ode.
(b) No refund of the licens ee shall be made to a licensee disconti ihg o- peratlo" h or Who defi6i traAitiji,
gives away or otherwise disp es of a license building to another person, fir " r d8dio"r61Wh.
(c) A late fee sh be assessed for a license fee received after the renewal d"
(Recodified by Or o. 95-13. 8-7.95)
ECJIVE QATE.
s ordinance shall take effect on November 1. 1989.
dified by Ord. No. 95-13, 8.7-96)
Division C. Time-of-Sale Housing Evaluations
Recodified by Ord. No. 95-13, 8-7-95
SEC 14,521. PURPOSE*
The purpose of this Division of the City Code is to enhance the Supply of safe, sanitary, and adequate
housing and to prevent the deterioration of the overall housing stock In thd City] thereby protecting the general
health, safety, and welfare.
(Recodified by Ord. No. 95-13, 8-7-95)
Sr;C- 14,522, DFFINITIQNS
The following words and terms, when used in this DiviSion shall have the following meanings, unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
Dwelling-one(1)or more rooms arranged for residential use and physically separated from any other rooms
or dwelling units which may be In the same structure. Types of dwelling are as follows:
(1) Dwelling. single-family , a residential building containing one (1) dwelling unit Including detached,
semi-detached and attached dwellings.
(2) Dwelling. two-family - a residential building cdntaihft two (2) dWbIling units including Ing detached,
semi-detached and attached dwellings.
(3) Dwelling, multiple-family- a building or portion thereof containing three(3)or more dwelling units.
(4) Mobile home - any vehicle which is designed, constructed and equipped for use as a human
dwelling Place, living abode, or living quarters and having no foundation other than wheels, blocks, jacks or
skirting.
14-179
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LICENSES AND PERMITS
- a written report prepared and signed by a person licensed as a Bloomington time=bf=bA!4
housing evaluator on a form in Compliance with Section 14.528 of this Code.
� - inability of seller to make required repairs, including, but not limited to ecohbh6i Ciii'rii5tane�s:
illness, death, weather, or acts of God. re
LmEnedla! hazard - a condition or defect which is likely to cause injury to a pefabn nr 0ijpprrjji i hat
corrected.
Issuing Authi2roly-the City Manager or a designated representative.
D! =-a person who acts for or has the power or authority to ac't for the O,Whdr of a 8Weff iiig.
SdLe-the transfer of title or possession of a dwelling whether or not absolute title Is tranafere�j.
YA=-a dwelling which is not occupied.
(Recodified by Ord. No. 95.13. 8-7-95)
SEC. 14-523, EVALUATION P
(a) Except asset forth in this Division, nosing le-famity dwelling, two-family dwelling, mobile home, or a unit
in a multiple-family dwelling located within the City may be voluntarily offered for sale or conveyed by deed or
contract for deed until the owner or owner's agent has first applied for and secured an evaluation drepared by i"n
evaluator licensed under this Division. A separate evaluation report shall be prepared for eaeti diwellifig i�
structure.
(b) A valid evaluation report issued for the dwelling in question shall be prbvidd to the tiuyer• Hefnre tiP i3t
the time of sale of the dwelling. The buyer shall not occupy the structure pt to is,to th i= df the ev re t)_iE3i;
report.
(c) If the structure is in compliance with requirements of this Division, the dvalu8tl6h report sHali State tliat
the structure has been inspected and is in conformance with this Division. An dValuailon report Is Valid far oiig (ij
year from the date of Its issuance. The report is valid only for the owner listed on the repdh;
(d) No person shall offer for sale by exhibiting or showing a dwelling within the City without first having
obtained an evaluator's report and an inspection as described In this Division. The evaluation report shall be M1�
conspicuously displayed for Inspection at the premises at all times that such dwelling is being offered for sale.
(Recodified by Ord. No. 95-13, 8-7-95)
BEC_ 14.524 FX!QEPTIQN$
The provisions of Section 14.523 do not apply to:
(a) Any newly constructed dwelling when title is transferred to the first owner,
(b) Any multiple dwelling currently registered under Section 14.501 of this Chapter;
(c) The sale or other transfer of title of any dwelling to a public body;
(d) The sale or transfer of title of any dwelling for the purpose of demolition;
(e) The sale or conveyance of any dwelling by a sheriff or other public or court officer in the performance of
their official duties. This exemption does not apply, however. to the sale of a dwelling by a person appointed by a
probate court.
(Recodified by Ord. No. 95-13, 8-7.95)
t
MIRM
(a) No person shalt complete a housing evaluation report on the foriti pras(;Hbed in this Division without first
having received an Evaluator License from the City, as provided in this DIVigIOi.
(b) Any person desiring a license to conduct housing evaluation Shall hijkii Whiteh 000ic'atioh to the City on
a form prepared by the Issuing Authority,
(C) The application form shall be accompanied by a non-reiUhdable ev
Section 14.03 of this Cade. aluator license fee in accordance with
1
14.180
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BLOOMINGTON CITY CODE
(d) Each applicant, as determined by the Issuing Authority, who does not hold a license from a municipality
having an acceptable licensing requirement shall be required to take an examination to determine skip 6Hd
knowledge. Except when special arrangements are made by the issuing Authority, the examinMidh Shall tie
given the third Friday of March, June, September and December of each year. The examiriatiori tree snail be in
accordance with Section 14.03 of this Code.
(e} All licenses under this Division shall terminate on December 31 of each year.. Fialsdit kH6 haV-e riot
renewed their license within one (1) year of the expiration of their license shtil pass the City 6xiihiihl iloi pFlor to
any renewal,
(Recodified by Ord. No. 95-13, 8.7-95)
14 526. CITY EMPI FS
(a) The City may perform evaluations, using qualified employees Who meet the license 4qulrer'l'i4hjj.
Evaluations performed by City employees shall only be through an agreement Ue(vi dh the dWridi or oWrier's
agent and the City. Fees for an evaluation conducted by the City shall be in e6c&d6'hbe with becho'h 14;03 bt
this Code.
(b) City employees shall be subject to the duties in Section 14.529 of this Code exGepf re4WHamentt3 ri)j4)
and(b)(3).
(Recodified by Ord. No. 95.13, 8-7-95)
SEC. 14 527. ANQARDS FORDENYING nR gEyOKiNC2 AN EYALU,ATOI-l..bjN1 t
Evaluator licenses shall be granted or denied by the Issuing Authority in aecbadihce With buideUhes i§oopfe8
by the City Council.
(a) Denial of License. The Issuing Authority shall deny an evaluator license If#Fie applicant
(1) Is not of good moral character and repute;
(2) Has been convicted of any crime directly related to the licensed&dupatiori, pur§ui nt fo Minnesota
Statutes, Section 364.03, subdivision 2, and has not shown competent evidence of sufficient rehabilitation and
present fitness to perform the duties and responsibilities of the licensed occupation, pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, Section 364.03, subdivision 3;
(3) Has falsified any information or omitted material Information in the license application form required
by the Issuing Authority;
(4) Fails to provide satisfactory proof of insurance insuring the applicant/evaluator and the City;
(5) Fails to pay the required fees.
(b) Revocation 5usoenjion and Ref+sal to Reno The City Council may revoke, suspend or refuse to
renew an evaluator license If the license holder:
(1) Has been convicted of any crime directly related to the licensed occupation, pursuant to Miiihesota
Statutes. Section 364.03, subdivision 2. and has not shown core pl efent evidence of sufficient rehabilitation and
present fitness to perform the duties and responsibilities of the licensed occupation, pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, Section 354.03. subdivision 3;-
(2) Has falsified any information or omitted material information in the license application form required
by the Issuing Authority;
services;(3) Has been the subject of substantiated complaints from residents using the applicant's Inspection
(4) Has demonstrated incompetency or inefficiency in conducting Inspections;
(5) Fails to provide satisfactory proof of insurance insuring the applicaht1dValuator and the City;
(6) Allows required insurance to lapse,
(7) Has allowed the evaluators certification to be used by another person;
(8) Violates any of the provIsIons of this bivisicn 6f ally cdhdl86hs orovided for in the license issued
pursuant to this Division;
(9) Fails to pay the required fees or fails to promptly file any disElosure report.
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(c) A revocation, suspension or denial of a renewal application by the:City Coiirl'cll
shall be preceded by written notice to the licensee and a hearing. The notice shall give et Fast eight A bays"
notice of the time and place of the hearing and shalt state the nature of the charges agaitlst the lideiisee. The
notice shall be mailed by regular and certified mail to the licensee at the most recent address IfeEed Eii'i tiie Ilcerlsf3
application.
(Recodified by Ord. No. 95-13, 8-7-95)
SEC. 14.5213_ FORM,
The City shall prepare or authorize use of forms as it deems 200r6priate t6 tbri9tltute a disclosuhe uhder this
Division. The form shall provide Information concerning City of Stoorrlirigtian hou§ing stehdards; major struiitljrl
defects and immediate hazards to health, safety and property.
(Recodified by Ord. No. 95-13, 8-7-95)
,9EC. 14-529, QUTIES OF EVALUATORS.
(a) Each evaluator shall comply with the following:
(1) Maintain a current license from the City:
(2) Conduct an Inspection of the property being offered for sale and conduct ell evaluatibrig Withi
programs guidelines; e
(3) Meet required continuing education requirements established by the Issuing AuthoHty;
(4) Provide a certificate of insurance showing proof of the fcilrjwing Insurance coverage:
(A) general liability insurance of not less than X250,000 per claim and $srfOO per yegr
aggregate; and
(8) professional errors and omissions insurance of not less than $250;t)00 per claiFri artd
$500,000 per year aggregate.
Such Insurance may Include a deductible not exceeding $5,06d. The insurance shat i list the Clay bf
Bloomington as an additional Insured and shall cover any and all liability resulting from the perforfiri" ce o►tH
duties as a licensed housing evaluator.
(5) Keep the City apprised of his/her current mailing address and telephone number, J
(6) Agree to a code of ethics in performance of evaluation duties.
(b) Each.evaluator shall comply with the following procedure for preparing and filing reports:
(1) The evaluation report shall be either typewritten or legibly g iy printed in ink on forms furnished by the
City. The report shall Indicate whether the condition meets City Of Bloomington housing standards, is below City
Of Bloomington housing standards or Is deemed to be hazardous at the time and date of the evaluation.
(2) The evaluator shall submit the original evaluation report to the seller. A duplicate shall be filed with
the Issuing Authority within ten (10)calendar days after the evaluation has been made.
(3) A filing fee, as determined in Section 14.03 of this Code, shall be required with each evaluation
report filed with the Issuing Authority.
(Recodified by Ord. No. 95-13, 8-7-95)
EEC 14 530 rORRFrriON Op IMM EDIATE H6MRDg.
(a) The following items, when discovered by the evaluator, shall be identified as immediate hazards In the
evaluation report:
(1) Heating systems that are unsafe due to bumed out or rusted heat exchangers; burned out, rusted
or plugged flues; no vent: connection with unsafe gas supplies: of 0612pacity to adequately heat the living space.
(2) water heaters that are unsafe due to bumed but br tdsited heat exchangers; bumed out, rusted or
Plugged flues; no vent: connection with unsafe gas supplies; or lack of terrtperature and pressure relief valves.
(3) Electrical systems that are unsafe due to dangerous 6--6", damaged or deteriorated
equipment;ground improperly tapped or spliced wiring; exposed uninsulate'S Wires; temporary distribution systems: or
ungrounded systems
(4) Plumbing systems that are unsanitary due to leaking waste systems, fixtures or traps; lack of an
operating toilet; lack of washing and bathing facilities: cross connection of municipal water supply with fixtures or
sewage lines; or the lack of water.
(5) Structural systems, including walls, chirrineys, ceilings, roofs, foundations, floor systems or decks
which are not capable of carrying imposed loafs.
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(6) Exterior roofs, walls, chimneys and foundations that are not weather tight and water t1g: t 16 tho
extent that it creates an immediate hazard.
(7) Abandoned fuel tanks.
(8) Refuse, garbage, human waste, decaying vermin or other dead animals, animal waste; vditln
infestation or other materials rendering residential building and structures unsanitary for human 8ddu13anc)i.
(9) Lack of properly located Operational smoke detectors.
(b) No occupancy shall be permitted of any dwelling unit if vacant and an immediate hazard exists. fi-thd
dwelling unit Is occupied and an immediate hazard exists, corrective action snail be.tai H by{he owner or iligenii
of the owner.
(c) When correcting identified hazards,'the owner shall obtain all necessary-permits from the City dnd alit
premises shall be subject to City inspection prior to occupancy of the dwefrfig.
(d) if, due to hardship, the owner cannot undertake corrective action; the buyer may elect W correct
immediate hazards identified in the evaluator's report• A buyer intending to correct lenrhediate hazard9 mint hiiva
written consent from the issuing Authority. Such written consent may be s
Including: ubject to terms and coridi#Ichs
(1) a signed agreement from the buyer accepting responsibility for correction of the hazatdolfs items;
(2) reasonable completion dates;
(3) evidence of financial ability to perform the corrections;
(4) when the buyer may occupy the dwelling.
(e) If the owner Is a government agency or if an agreement exists between ilia owner and buyer that the
buyer will correct immediate hazards as part of a remodeling project, the buyer may cl;nect immediate hazards
identified in the evaluators report. A buyer intending to correct immediate hazards roust have written ddrid6ht'
from the Issuing Authority. Such written consent may be subject to file terh*and condition§ including:
(1) a signed agreement from the buyer accepting responsibility for correction of the hiiard6ds;items; .
(2) reasonable completion dates;
(3) evidence of financial ability to perform the corrections;
(4) when the buyer may occupy the dwelling.
(Recodified by Ord. No. 95-13, 8-7-95)
SEC. 14:531. PENAL TY
(a) The failure of any owner, agent of an owner, or buyer to comply with the provisions of this Division or to
comply with an order issued by the City pursuant to this Code shall be a misdemeanor.
(b) The failure of -any evaluator to comply with the licensing provisions of this Chapter shall be a
misdemeanor.
(c) The City may also enforce provisions of this Chapter by mend&hUb, Jhjuiiction, or other appropriate
remedy in a court of competent jurisdiction.
9O. 14,532—WARRANTY LIMITATIONS,
(a) Nothing in the evaluators sport ghail guatai%6 br Wtoiht that a I {IVi~Ilitfig f 1 its all minimum
maintenance, housing and building st&fidartts.
(b) Evaluations conducted pursuant to this Division are mach in order IFti0606 the Overall housing stock
In the City. The report Issued by the evaluator is not g guarantee or warrantyi to arty, individual buyer, seller or
renter regarding the condition of the individual dwelling, not is the report intended for'tie special benefit of any
Individual.
1 (Recodified by Ord. No. 95-13, 8-7-95)
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SEC3,, FFE TIV LU.
This Division shall be effective for dwellings offered or listed for sale by exhibiting or hlidv�ing tin o� eftee
January 1, 1995,
(Recodified by Ord, No. 95-13, 8-7-95)
SEC. 14.534 SEVPRABILITY_
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Divisloh is for any redson field id be ihViod,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Division: The City Chu;hail hereby
declares that It*Ould have adopted the Division In each section, subsection, sentelide, clause, or phrase ttierebf,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clEldg 5s, be btir F Oh Mil: d iriibd
invalid.
(Recodifred by Ord. No. 95-13, 8-7-95)
ARTICLE Vil. SIGN PERMITS AND LICENSES
Added by Ord. No.68-40,6-3-68
Recodified by Ord. No. 95-13, 8-7-95
Added by Ord. No.960, 8-99_96
SEC. 14.55? PURPOSE,
The purpose of this Article of the City Code is td authbrize the ikUdnce of permits and licenett for signs iii
the City of Bloomington in order to protect the health, safety, and WeiN of the L. tw public.
(Added by Ord, No. 96-40, 8-19-96)
4 E ITI
The definitions of Section 19.104 of this Code shall apply to this Article.
(Added by Ord. No. 96-40, 8-19-96) i
SEC. 14.$53= SIGN PE IT REQ1JIRgD.
A sign permit shall be required to erect, alter, relocate or construct a sign not exempt from the requirements
of obtaining a sign permit In Section 19.105 of this Code.
(Added by Ord. No. 96-40, 8-19-96)
SEC, 14.654—Sir 219—PERMIT AP P A ON.
(a) Permit-Ap lg is q0 Form. Application for a permit under this Article shall be made In writing to the
Issuing Authority and shall be on a form provided by the Issuing Authority. All sl6h 00 rriits shall be Issued by the
issuing Authority.
(b) Sitt Plan. An application for the Installation of a new sign or for modification of an eiasdng sign shall be
accompanied by an accurate site plan to engineer's scale locating the proposed new br modified sign and all
other signs, along with the dimensions and type of all of the sfgris.
(c) QuIldi la Identificau AnppllCaitldri for a buildin§ identification sign shall Include shop
drawing(s), building elevation (td;idle With 64risl6hs)for 611 waif sighs Including tHd Aroposed sign, lease lines
(if appropriate), surrounding tenant sign irifomi2tion (if apollcable file d UrilfbH Slgh be§ign), and projection.
(d) Freestanding td ntification ianc An application for a freestihding identification sign shall include an
accurate site plan to engineer's scale with the curb, property line with a "signature for verification, sign location,
dimensions, and north arrow, elevations with dimensions, and shop drawings. If determined as necessary by the
Issuing Authority, the applicant shall stake the comers of the property,
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Ott�IA
tell
rill tike ands o(ne offl-
e,he . .,,Of 'C'ty COnsidersrru
"ill be back,
fti ro i
S U .is e r cities'' gU, aw tO check h In .Ho
)'Ce the
�.a ePtions Of Ray JOHN CZSSNR1t ne *
I 'call 0 1 have ighborh 9
9sica th an erto A policy calling for 'r�
ook r e POpula. light bet, r� to check housing 00d
'Oulln 0 the I)akota t Rousing is - 'the city, ruth In b]
th g and le ore 1 Spreads 1-ght
Prehen,-
rn-tro-aree ive plan . s 1ft coin. c•)Mlhgyear
ority told Redevelop. Join a small
ug.30. Burnsville homes cities th group of ;D�,n Alctir... - ed by Mayor
'nsville h. at require their Inter , officials Ryor don't think
mi.m. a
'hO"Y9hjobof -'Y"60 dOAi
theY resold Wfde.M es'Aug.3,D the pry talk!" 1- -
se h 5 One "the I to be lnsPecied before n9fng d- _ ngab�4j,,, .
0 City-licel;ed 1118beil ng a p,,66a .,,and cons Cusing StOC4. the Make a ween theLC"jotyssC'on On ho ger
ubsi s the highest de. In$Pecto., Would plahnl ouncil Creg Kona sold �yt
report and give ng and e call 10,
dized rental -Potential Th
nits 2ave bRYe it to ctzhissio"
Wai rs, Who W 3 2 first ste�,, t accelerated
ting list that cletall Ould then Preser,*;, ,, fty,.5 h toward this mi
31d• total gee fi., ed record "ndshfeld" ..Year vvh
SOMe of which C. W,
Propose, to - And Of Wha t a — Sditej, jL,� n 6
houses — Q robe- 41t I
-,duce t.1041d hel ng the and So yen Ch are reaching I- 61 bit h I "
. usag p officials a e record, over 1�Y,e- 9 t 1h bd
'ties that d keep tb.oil but is Old Al 46
don't Meet Conditions, More Study I McElroy said V1114" did. .4�jjo,b-
Of single,and rnulti. clais 0, .- $ biddr U
await$
'19 to fit low expect to sift through Oft," &1, 9 StWk Is Ih
)Mes "does , and varlet expect Of housing is,, rough a ShOl4d thdi il�� 30
n t give 2 F
urnsville es in the
E;verYbod credit, 1166�0
Y starts 94
and then their h b-ikA)
'h m e n t s a r e
if land developer
Id Officials that
'e partly a fun
Inditioi.;f,
e also
ietropolit.,
or-
es have co
market an
ensit
r c — t e
acre — j,
can -lid de-
lable housin
d 9
evelopMent
which allows
e departure
3 a Piece of
Inner Barb
on Member
red broader
the sake of
should be
US when
Plans. he
OrneWng
19 3h*W
'lannoni!
Cam.-
ho.
Al f)
artirla
MAR-13-1998 12:35 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES 17.68/22
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11, t'tll�tl'F,4;h .J
�LWW��U[[JJJJ I{UkNV�'ILLF;
1
■•1iou$,ing .................ii... ..
(Continued from frontpeye) field wili be back,and some dm.
"deteriorating."About is fifth of ciats don't like thesmell ofd gtim
those are concentrated In two trip wafting from inner cities and
Packets of northwest and inner•ringsuburbs,
southwest litlrnsvtlle. "Despite the perceptions of
"Those arc the ones that give some,Dakota County does have
me cause to say.'Now is the time an economically diverse ilnpula.
to take sonic action,'"the mayor lion,"Jessica Cook of the Dakota
said. County Housing and Hcdeveloif-
According tit city planners,do. niont Authority told Burmvilit
terioratioii Is marked by ne• officials Aug.30.
glected aiding, gutters, roofs. And]surnsvllle has one of the
lawns,garages and windows,and most diverse housing stklL9,she
crumbling driveways and said. It also hd' tho Highest de-
sidewalks. mend for subgldited rentol units
*' And It can spread across Oita eouhtytval lliig list ihattotald
neighborhoods if homeowners 3,000.Cook said.
base maintenance deeisioris oh Orfleld's ptopdial to rcdilcc
what they see down the block and state aid to cities that doa'i Meet
next door. "A home's value Is an olldpncht of single-and Mithb
d i r e c t l y linked t o the family houslhil to fit low and
neighborhood that surrounds It," moderate ihoomes"doeWt jive
according to the housing survey. cities like Burnsville t rc il,"
which assigned homes a tom- gook said. "kvciybody starlit
posite ranking from"excellent" from ground zero,and thrn their
to"poor." accomplishmenis are
Minneapolis,St,Paul,South St. measured."
Paul and Maplewood have Truth tarry Frank of land dovMoprr
In (lousing laws, according to Sienna Corp. told officials that
Chris Galler,public affairs diree• housing costs are partly a fuise-
for for the Dakota County lion of age anti condition.lie also
Association of Realtors."IL's get• contandx that metropolitan tor.
tingtobcatrend,morcnalionally ban•sct•vico lines have con•
than anything else,"he said. stricled the land market and in•
bierniom of the metro area's timed prices. density — the
fnur real rotate associalinnr, minter of homes per acre Is
already provide voluntary In- another factor.
spection and disclosure of fin- One way cilie;t can aid de•
dings when a house is listed, velopmcnl of a(fnrdable howshig
Galler said. "if(cities) feel the is the planned(mil developmeul
need to take an extra stup.that's —a phrnning tlevier which allows
fine with us, if It's Just repor• flexibility and amuse dqutHure
Ling."11CUld. from zoning axic on o pins of
list rcaltor9 Oppose �i1c er, land. said City Plaune'r liars
laws requiring that ho ss be Andersen,
brought up to tale befor2 iHeY'tc Plahning Commiaaltro Member
sold, he said. Richfield and 5l. pan St.tinge emouratled broader
touts Park have such laws,which use of 171,103,And for flu+sake of
realtors consider draconian. home-buyers, the city should be
"And theyy've had problems," more cost•consclous whun
Gallcrssid. reviewing developers,' plans, he
Hold
l (LOW-income "Cost is almvit likeOoteething
we shouldn't Ixf lalklhli shout
housing:What's when�rwe'ro tit dill lifabiiiiila
our fair 6hare? sdihcitilnos'.II thillit we Plriiif+f�iee
inikai� Gl,"
Subu�.ban dfficiais hdvF 'J'hjthyaff.tikivilicapjkari:to
Ofiderad the gdiL;fien ever slice' io Rtifhg the"hl{dE wn%':.A It):tt
the IIJW lcglsldtivc session .• study.((Mimi 11tm illKhct-prh3Y1
Often flap.Myron ilriteld,lib'), sinkld•family lihMes mitt
Mintleap011a, 101111 (41 1& din• towniiiiir H lirdVkli•a fiscal lHUrn.
bilious agenda 16 level whilF. lilwcr•toil slhltic•funuil�
socio(xonotnie dispnriliris+ het- homes and dense apartment
ween metro-area communities. complexes area drain.according)
None of his initinUvra becatno to Anderson.
law, and there's no current taller said Lakeville is
dcnnitlunof"fair sharo."Rut Or. shouting for new humus tot
$135.000 and up.
Meanwhile, Orficld's irt-
ItlaUves have prompted it fluerv,
of mctro•wido studies. South
xuburban officials.mtwl notably
Itep. Tim 11awlenly. tit-Patpnn,
. -httlnioe in ernfl a nlntirr:tlr
MAR-13-1998 12:3 5 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES P.69i22
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League of Minnesota Cities Classification #
183 University Ave E. Municipality Y
St. Paul , MN 55101
Date Ep— 2. v
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CRYSTAL—
RO88INZALI
POST NEWS
Hennepla Co.
JUN 12 1991
IUzidef th§ program, single
Crysta fatnily homes would pay s65.�, and duplex and tilplex• units
would pay s8o for both initial
`. and follow-up iiispectloHs.
inspection . Houses having rndi•e tfia' three
units would pay$90 plus'$S pei
- unit.
The ordinance prog amtto generate atdleast
enough revenue to cover esti-
mated annual expences of
S passed $59,616, including a $43,779
wage and benefit page for a
f� full-time inspector.
By Bob Shipman All dwellings would be in-
spected under the new ordi-
Starting Jan. 1, 092, anyone nance, and issued a certificate
selling a home in Crystal will of compliance prior to the clos•
first have to pass a point-of- ing of the property sale.
sale inspection conducted by Crystal Building Inspector
the city. Landlords will also Bill Barber has stressed that
have to pay an annual licensing with few exeeptloris homes are
fee based on the number of only f equirgd to d6hiply with
housing units they operate. building codes that were In ef• i
Despite objections from feet when the house was built.
landlords and some area real- Under the rental property
tors, the City Council unani• licensing portion of the code II
mously passed the new build- landlords must maintain
inp Inspection ordinance June 4 "adequate heat"Df 70 degrees
With little comment. in all habitable rooms;disclose
i Community Development maximum occupancy of rental
P Director Aral Norris said be- units-in leases; and keep chro-
01ning in September city staff nological lists of complaints,
%I1.1 hold a series of nee.irigs.to. requests for repairs, and cor-
. let residents know how point• eCtionS
of SaIewiu,affect)bem,
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ana .. . : ._... .,. .
s btite in L%t4ulbin tleuda9 Dter3evm'.rspun
1�ppedmmain}ng agar flee d+ieen^ecuon er M itoiu rei tint has sal ls$e^Properly
2 Water heaters end •furaistf!a a tiSh
�bustka air•by a-opeale a eenlin•d.pace �ha!v�riot prprlded with�+aper
Betake$baII not be agy]e;s tlgi�tba+cei ref tbah°•eele.oxa Tba am a"crib.ed+,bvet(ee bir
"andaeti. e4Rnrait Gm er Gtr$crtlsd appliance.withia the
•a.water l:sdteri and heeater bd7ero iritheat en apteble pn•oure or lmnper.tttri reli°friji
�e�haovrsr•this debt Koh-- for fhi■valve is either underdred,er aid exteeded td
Subd.S. Arsola!■7tty of Doeumonts No Panoe'L'een.ed by the State er Mianesab b eaII*sal s.ittabi 18•at
estate■hall offer far eale by exhiNting ar ehewin an 4.Coe Grad e .•.••'.
eendo 9:tto a townheave,within the City+rithavt fin hiving�eb4 mad the dotvinen dwelling which arse erlupbi�ingroi water d and fivt,■oee sot creel wftlt a'
out b Section 606.02 Sabd.L 7'he rs > draft hood CdJver *j er
available for inepeetion at the part ae bet.cut b Section 406.02 Sobel•1,;hell be made produrfe efeornbootten■t th;drdtbobd `
Was offered fie. Promisee forwbleh they pertain at all timse that eoeh dwelling Is S.Aey fns standingg spaee heaters located in bedroom@ cir brathfoomis iihltli tak elieii
eombu■uon air from,the room In which they we 10".
any d.6. E■empttone,Thopprrvuydon$or the Chap4r.half net APAY 4 the■ak ortonveyanra fe �°'�ngp1.en avatar heatererotherfuel burningeympment thei how roi■■{� w
any BinAle,or tvro.f■nrr� of ra"••vermin•.er hur-E,,,y„dw°fig 4 a public body nor to arty newly le Urea
eonstroeted dwelling when title is traasfhyQ to—tL'e rstowner. sty aontrd. „�
Subd.7, Fenno.The city°hall re 7.A vent system foraay fuel burning appliance that has root kite or c nce ring od constitute a ti APP)iCdW under ee hon 608.02 7%e form hall
ppreside tinf�amaati�o^ g apt�a,that via
0. °p°nla+ih
concerning code 8.A vent By$tem or fuel bya,vn ra��
.trvetg requirements td Iowa ow 4 meting Wines,two- three caulbustuss such thatin the late,or ( does deaaaa to which r°rmilY fera�fom±ryu�y aP
!bv eralwtnran +iit^inant Sn ha■ard
ugr I de ectt oor ee immeddiatteedanger to the healt°hh and �of the Deco ant.The
8. Un '�'
inferrnation provided ehal{iedirata wkgther the stnditfar nrvete City grounded meted electrical fixt�ea � ebaoh cr.
re4airgmenb,or}a deemed tab* °0"�irin'groru:ded plumbin pareoi+r vikik civic
requirements,i. law City gem:. Persoe i■In
evaluation,it shall be assumed thax�iny ew°eoea�faeHG�aced Installed 10.ero making p 10.Any room being used as a bed
m`aaageetti;b+aaed ca.lht Am s or the facades and tn■t4atione and the
wL,dew. ream that does aethsvi:n appipved onergt.iaryegirob:dewror
eondieinneftiie'6dtttPeisnEth>R'0.vfewed. o gLerpre■*edor5np8ed.tneaapple uie,
fo*r»,the evdu,ter.hall ba getimnad by a"d fellow the eerie orethien and guidelines d w... 11,Any etbor teed
far evaluators a■amended fapn time b tone by the city Cooner7 The form v11en also include thuno iuee.rhary�in�t ie*op�I—Vt fine avalwter:di:tinit tii(ailaeat life
ei eel slatament by the owner or agen!of tlN owner as b whether or net there are howin threatening hatard to the eetvP■n4 of the rtruetum fzvearL
ors pending rn�ardi,,g the prtparty issued bt the Departmentof inspeeioct City arHap)onsg Imo•ererked su har;udeus by the eertified av■loitar■hell t»oriri �ted
The farm shall sal"a iaeludo a determination whether the proven! a Tlie owner shell obtain an a.ee P�!fiP�Y the
non con �and shall also show the vvpp neY is conforming or shall w°abject b ins uary pftw44 Sm"th city bull me PP. and a pr�b�
�nrpa loy -elairned,such noncan Present abe ve cr the ,CiV•°gg" lr aoncenrarrtdng in a Purchase Pedie+r prior b cafe and eoorpaniy tithe d
In writing.71re form shall also emits use chars be rthe od by!ha Ciq zmi°g Administrator Agrv■men d 1'be buyer,a.signated
m°<luira disclosure by the owner cr the dweUin ■homa■t■■d °'�oater• lluch correction B •b under e °�°cdO1e naaedkw by the report of the
classification in regard to real estate taros City Housing Im b y crab'upon th: ttari e6nsant of ths
written verifitetion to the buyer payable 77ae owner eked prerids a eopy of Both lnepec4on De pecfvr and voub)wt,to snob terms aid eoiditieee■s m , be rsgrdrtid by the
buyez',signing Y prior to the ele■ingOr 6naliaat,'an ertranerrr ofownership or the "monR
oteny eonfra�Res deed.Nothing inn said nPwt$hall indicate,or shall be doomed 5a
b indicate.that said dwelling mesh aft minimum housing standards Such terms ehsl)indude ban are mat iim'rtsd to.si
buyer accepting the rtepenaibt7l d Ined agroament on behalfdtha City firm the
Sukw 8.Certified 13Yela.tor Ca buyer
No Certified Evaluator CftMcale shall be issued or a°t°1—P—Ae to the In■ 4 aorrtetiam of the huardoos Items,r uuenable completion
renewed kith the Ciq err H.Pldras without aPPliealian an tlw■ °"DopartmW and fmandal evidence ar
PPS farm and prior that the cerract{ens,but b either oxen the Ability 4 g+raform tla
applicant of a current unesp;red enrt{Sm4 ortempetenry ere issued by the City of Minneapolis co r acted and a"inspeetion 'W 1amain as I I upied un47 such viblatiene
we
or the City of St Pau17 he applicant;haD also show `A"° bus t1+�heusi"g ieapeelor
skis applle■nt wifL s mid P"oef general liabrTily insunnva insuring 406.(13 Car4fieates report truth genera]aggrogab and par eta arced rev two
mhttieuans in�res rwee Medh dollars ndnimom limit sholl be kept i^the afSoe d the hoe!ng repew and Sling+•�Pmta.cortionet",and filing,
of baron of two handfed fifty thousand denary(4250,000)whicb may includea doduetibl°mat uthorised Person upon regoeee p°ctOC A eODY may be fwnished b tin.owner a otbor
in form Ere thou,a^d ddiara(a5,000)Md the eraluatorsball maintain insurance tontinpN■ly
b Cerro th;raft.r Md no CerUcation vr"usitor shall be de■med b be in effect wham sae Mn 4.Apppeal..A person aggrieved by a troth b housingdteele■ report m
insurance is not in efrecL The city thall be included as a named bsund on the insurance M eftJ'°evaluator or In■pecter to a Ire aP�°a1 from the
regsarsd herein at the expanse of the evaluator.77fe msalwter.hsill famish the siti with a (bras 1°O"r�r°at the cibeamdLTl,e dseiap sad ord•e din�d�i'thenoun - cone ag"Of
certificate dinsurano,whuh meate the city requiremeatuar4o ter shill shall also Pay the too u an parties. Ppiepb hoard be binding an
set forth in ehaptar I0.
Subd.8 Fees for certificates and ran.wats.77te kidder ora c4meate orcanpeta°ay and proof Penalties A rsgt who i{ela4s a4Y d the forme of this eedr err who fen■to
erinsmance u set forth in Ude eha any etdar luaed by the 6VAl�jnep�pursuant 4 this Dade it mac'
p4r■bal,open day tine owner f e b c�mp� tin R+tilb des staiademe■nenFaeh
ear.A b firm time to tiro° -y the Qty Ceunel.havee midteortl5eate renewed°for t�auung in•p"d0e eft'P°'t the Proms,a by air pri.4 efgno m��evtote a separate elianse.The
year.A bolder eta certificate 49U net allow said certificate to he used 16Y another �a rot°°men ciraee the' d �ldag 00C°� iTd m4,
Person. pre^u;ee 4 be an remain vacant unto.ueh • tions ens
Subd.10. Ci em 1 Md fin approval eetiideata to iiiiibd.
Chapter. ty P ai'0°e not to he etched.No gmPloyee tithe City shall be eertiSod under this
WtIah Rr�"4 a Cit■Inrer oa behalf of the d g Ong to AM14M this
veetion,neither the Qty tier ib ewnes7 �'•SY enacting and undo
Sobel.I I. Reeiden or mailin rtqul fitness•r suitability of a4 d r agents a employees warren!or ir>a.at1.the anfety,
Taus■b peep r■gista d with the city,his ecv�nt rugPdencV or nuu�7rn"der this Chapter ekan its Ow ci flag ei and an yy roes warrant to ela em
person i■a miedemo,"irr h pan b ui �'by my
aa>mker. g■ddrws Bed telephone a riab b 1�pre aseri or occupants e e d take whatever steps they deem
+B r e dwellito ptoW tRdir 1n bealth,safety arse welr■n prior tq parehaia urroaeup ey ar
bmiffi 12 Repar�sSIIiig'AM Kling foes.Path Truth-in•
harsin inspoetor an exact d lfotalag 11•shsatn►;hall submit to the illy The eEettiw dn5o Vie'off'
ten(10�day.after the owluahop°eretig as d alebepy plLooe et this Ordinanee shall be August 1,188?•.:
bl lhie section sba111>e cr the final r.pert,allher type wdeten or le >�y Pcin4d in Ink,a■ First Aoad{ng
ttatd■hed to ths se]lar.A Gl,ng tee w estabtiahed by rswlotia^from to time by the C{gb^'u7 2,IM
Wnhan .■ken be r■gaired with seek.valwtSon eport;o submitted b doe 1n.pee4r. Se{ena Ra■dini
when utid'ikutk-iu•Hweing Aisclatn'e Ro Mead Y,1992
not paid wfUrin the tee LO)d 'i■net 61°d,ee rho required fig„g fie tkm,fmt 1. Diu orpuWotti°n:
the April 29,2g,1 Rpart■hen a lindt ast terth la this aetie rhea aka Poe far■ugh film d<on within the efinesrdd ttm0IL^t4�may bq jps Dose for t7ie b�i,sreke
Cerd6 ices ti the Date or0rd;nance Ta1t°s Effect:August 1,1992
eveloalar.
9ubd 10, Mm Atic: . Nelson Ba&Ma
-1. datory Frrtefton arheu !Item■;The fotlewiag items whsn dlaoovered by the domes A.CaeielltE,City tleiic
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claufficatifon .J,
Muniei ali
� tY A.
�stl•�M�. Date G T.
Cv+.yro« a►y .
Research and Informatior, Service
�
Truth-in-HoUffln2mogram turns
,"buyers 4 beware 9 Into 6be warned ' ....
By Eileen Harvala -7 evaluators set their own fees for floor.
_ TLrni�g"bi y�efs beware"Into 'h��hon, but most of the •Gas appUcs ►titer
buyers — at the least — "be range from$loo to$125. heaters and furnaces-=withot
The certified evaluator will in- draft hoods,or with hooch shovi►-
forewarned"Is the goal of a new sped the home with very few ing., spillage of combustible
program in Hopkins. tools—a flashlight and,maybe, products.
Hopkins' Truth-in-Housing a ladder, said Graham. "The •Freestanding space heaters
program takes effect Aug. 1. It evaluator is not going to come located in bedrooms of
requires inspections of residen- into the home and start taking bathrooms that take their co-m'-
tial housing for sale prior to the things apart with a screwdriver. bustion air from the room ir1
houses being sold. The law ap- The evaluator is not going to which they are locate&
plies to housing from single- take anything apart or look at •Heating plants,.water heaters
family homes to fourplexes, in- anything that may be covered, : of fuel-burning equipment *Ith
eluding condominiums and although that will be noted on missing or defective safety
townhouses. It also applies to I the report,"he said. controls.
houses currently on the market. Basically, the evaluator will .Fuel-burning appliances and
The only exception is those check to see if there is damage vent systems with rust holes or
homeowners with a signed pur- to the roof; ifs ' pen joints.
burgles have fail- o
chase agreement by Aug. 1. ed; the condition of the siding, • Vent systems or fuel-burning
The Truth-in-Housing pro- windows and foundation; appliances creating imminent
gram is not designed to inhibit whether the electrical service is !fire hazards.
the sale of a house,laid Patric =adequate and done by a profes- •Underground metal electrical
Graham, Hopkins' building in- ;sional; the condition of the .fixtures located within reach of
spector and housing specialist. 'floors, walls and ceilings; signs a person touching grounded
It is designed to protect both the.- of water damage; and the condi- 'plumbing fixtures.
seller and the buyer,he said. tion of the heating and water .Rooms used as bedroom
The purpose of the law is systems and if they meet usually in basements, 'without
threefold: maintain, preserve standards, approved eerie"`enc egress
and improve Hopkins' housing Hopkins' inspection depart- doors or windows y
stock;provide a way of enn rWg ment will not become involved -Other conditions causing
compliance with the city's hous- unless the evaluator flags items distinct inuhinerlt life-
ing code;and correct health and 'as "hazardous." Meven items threatening hazards.
safety hazards, are called "hazardous" in the Correction of the hazards
It is designed to give the buyer city's law, requiring mandatory must take place immediately,
information on the home before correction: arid is the i�espotrsibllity of the
it Is sold,said Graham. •Gas piping,remaining after Ah seller,, said Graham: Building
Residents selling their homes appliaTi- ties been dLSCdn- perrnits for tht`a coin-�ioas
must hire a "certified nee. not properly plugged or ntyst_be obtain' ftoni the city's
evaluator" to do the inspection.
�• btiildiiig liisp�torh,The IN of
Evaluators currently certified •Water heaters and f iriiaces in the house Gill billy undertake
by Minneapolis and St. Paul are confined spaces, lacking proper the coitections if prior permis-
eligible e for certification by air for combustion. sion is obtained form the city,he
Hopkins as well. A list of cer- •Water heaters or hot water said.
tified evaluators is available at boilers without temperature "Other than requiring (azar-
Hopkins City Hall, 10101st St.S. relief valves, or with undersized dous items to it Is not
A list may also be available drain pipes or pipes not eaten- '
from real estate agents. The ding to within 18 inches of:the
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p,2
the intent of the Truth-6t.
FTouising program to make ,9
seller upgrade his or her proper.
ty — that is between the buyer.
and the wMer. But we also feP 4
that about the condition t ofi
house,"
,"he said.
Truth-in Housing
Disclosure Report that"Mi 'ust b;"
buyers-
must also contain perspective state..
meat from the seller, detailing.,
any damage done to the home
by flooding, sewer back-up or,,'
constant water seepage
Potential buyers will aLsa'.;
receive a zoning statement,tell•,-
ingzon how the property is current
Graham cautioned that the..
evaluation and disclosure
is not a guarantee Or warranty .
about the condition of the house..
r `This reaRy
designed to help consumers;•
"MP make them better buyers' .
help them know what questions.
:'to ask the sellers," he said,-,-
"This is monisreally ontinue m,alang
Hopkins a decent place to live.
Similar Truth-in-Housing pro-:'
grams are used In Minneapolis,
St.Paul,Crystal,New Hope and
St.Louis Park.
Further Information -on the
_Program is available at Hopldasa
City 11AH, 935-8474. City.person.
nel are available to talk to
groups of residents, and a city.
Produced show on the program
is broadcast Thursday, Friday,
Sunday evenings on Parago
Cable Channel 34.
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INFORMATION SERVICE
League of Minnesota Cities Classification # �
183 University Ave E. Municipality �4i�1P �►���od,,
St. Paul , MN 5510I Date I
tp-
Subject
JUN 1 SIM
c 'New ' 2
irdin nce to 5
ene��t ho a buvers,
r Realtors in Mf%
p ewoodL Y i
By Kef i iftgh. drill holes in the walls to see if
there are leaks in the pipes;"
Most people wouldn't think f One thing that hasn't been
spending thousands of dollars cided by the council is'ivhat exact-
something without knowing wh t lY will be done with the inspec-
they were really buying.But until tor's report once it is'filled out
recently, someone purchasing� Olson stated that one
house in Maplewood might have would be for the report ttoosbebfiled
been doing just that. i with the city and Ith at all viola-
The Maplewood City Council M pons be corrected before the sale
cently approved the first reading { of the house.He doubted that safe
a new Truth-In-Sale of Housing o • option would happen because the
"dinance, which will make buying city could run into some.liability
home in Maplewood much less of Problems if the corrections aren't
mystery in the future. made.The Board ofitealtors�s al.
require would require aPi�osed to this alteiy�ative _
-property owner to have a.repo cause it-could significantly:delay
prepared on the conditibn•of the 'the bale 6f homes.
house before they car,sell it. The option Olson favor$'is":>ne.
report must be prepared by a ce - 9uiring a second inspection at.a
,:.. tified housing inspector, late''date to see if the code viola.
Under the new ordinance lions have been corrected.
Maplewood resident wishing t'o The third alternative would be
sell their home must hire a hour-. for the report to just act as'e dis-
ing inspector from a list thst the closure to inform the potential
city would provide, All of the jA. buyer of problems with a house,
spectors on the list would be lf• In this case the report would not
tensed in Maplewood, i be filed with the city. --
According to Maplewood's Di• -j think the ordinance would
.rector of Community Develop. be more effective in terms of im' .-.
ment, Geoff'Olson, the cost of proving the quality of housing o . - 7 s
average house inspection will g Hance be'edopte, `''
'have afollow-up inspection but;I •Olson saidhat;�ns;ng the
►�, $100 to$120.But he also Pointe don't think it's absolutely neces: housing re
out that compared to other costfs sArY,"Olson said. g 1� to determine'rode
t incurred when selling a house, i violations would:fmproye the
is l'ai'ty minimal. T$E bR1)jNpNCE was$rat 9'm1itY and value orhvrRes told in
Some of the thing9:tha>;:roulg discussed at a fotvm held b , Maplawood but �s•�voulj.vlls,
be included in,the report of th Maplewood Housing and Ride- 'mean additional,ifnr d effort
Souse's•condition iot3l x%e pro ,opment Authority from the stall. .-
-lams with the wallaa�"n11 sidin '5.989.The propo ed orainamc
'fie bumf'bn an8;,doors, ark$ ssed with Real a �,d w` n �tool f e'�tYs t}iatr�;�+roul
P g.�ieatuWand el rested persons.., ,a: a to'im Ke
xai pystemsia'$e�home. In Octobes'the h : , " ' "{ � P•
_"It's. :• +�1�►,�vgryt � - '•� a e: �'
e .. 1
MAR-13-1998 12:38 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES P.15/22
>, Ouses and condominiums. the most advantage to the.'ho name, when the
t Some other communities in the buyers. And that's the main rea• . ea t-adopt it, will be held at he
Nn Cities metro area that have son for doing it.It's more of a con- Junq.25 meeting,If it is approved
ome type of'Truth-In-Sale of •sumer protection ordinance," 01. -the dinance will go into effebt orr'
tese ousing ordinance include Min. son said. "The big advantage is Jan apolis,St.Paul,South St.Paul, homeowners know what they're. :.leas ' �the' 3frialswon tibeef w'Hope
and 8t.Louis Park'Of getting into before they urchase fecti a immediately is becg�use the 11 need ials from these dries feel that a home." • 'ordinances have improved
: Realtors will also benefit from :4igani d acid to ompile a list of
i utine maintenance of property !he'llruth-In•Sale of Housing ordi• :'hou ng inspectors.
fgnd have prevented small defects trance. The report from the hous• I June of 1892 the ordinance
rom becoming larger ones. ing inspector will give Realtors VAl reevaluated by the council
According to Olson the main soma protection from possible libel and I taff to decide the effective-
protection of this ordinance is that it suits that could occur after the tress,'of it and to determine if any '
N,pol:prot6ct.home buyers • sale bf thilouse. 4 evi ons need to be made.
:�y'a Mid ordinance probably°has `-The serbna re .ading of ibe
MAR-13-1998 12:38 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES P.16i22
INFORMATION SERVICES
League of Minnesota CitieS Classification ,# 75 G
183 University Avenue East
St. Paul, Ali 55101•-2526 Date
Subject .
Municipality
Young couples `~
propefty useful, he said. But he was will
was ing to do the required work."It's
first
buymg - �-�` ' `��•�:��- not what we want,"he said. "It
°' But under'the,�irection of the doesn't have a garage or a lot of
`' ' �"Council Jon, land. But it's an investment.
douse would 1Kound's building of- Sweat equity. A way to get the
fiaa1, P ' 24-w�nalx•e home we want."
be beneficiaU 'f � �� The closing was simple. A
,1 M Catmml, four-year contract for deed with
; ; .. :` •;' the owner required very little
f
ordin
- F ?„ ' ;: money down. "It was easier to 43
Parker Hodg' U ;� ` ';�-', d:ham' ' buy than to rent;"said Langrud.
smelt 4 sits on a Because he is self-employed,
Dave is seen 'foot lot. Like and at the time his wife wasn't
time out 10 dhouges,it was bu3]t considered full-time on her job,
walls, installing insulation, and love `ft•. ,,,;. cabin,and a mortgage was difficult to find.
envisioning what his Mound :.m>Waaij were "This [contract-for�leedi was
house will look like once the '= - -;-•� simple. Sd simple,"he said. "It
renovations are p ; • '
con Iete. '-y�.• ��••- was a small Iot,a small house,
� !a'~ - 'lt but compared to San Diego the
But there was a time Last � was a renbeii:' p g
month when
Langrud, 27, and is .'imadj".''.��-�•. ' cost was cheap." The owner
his wife, Anne Marie,.2s, con- homesteaded ' °f mentioned nothing about the
sidered dropping the whole pro- tsmd neighbprg by I undersized lot or the building
ject of remodeling rtm-do �.-
g wn, tt?ankvhg hirrr permit and variances needed to
former rental house on Avocet pf A)*up�q do the work.
Lane in the Three Points section really became rundown�whu 1tt "I knew we needed a budding
of Mound. was rented,"he said. , permit, but since we were mak-
As a first-time home buyer, Two months after marrying mn ing no additions or expansions I
I.angr ud said he didn't check Pheonix,the Langruds moved to wasn't worried about it," said
with the city before beginning Langrud.
renovations-If he had2te would Minnesota from San Diego in They closed on the house Jan.
have leatneii-that tlbe hours. 'did January to get away from 15, and soon after Iahgriid
wt'dorm to $1,200-a-month apartment rent
��.�� � and to return to Minnesota. began removing the Carpets,
%e�'plus.�'•�er.W'" and to was born and raised a. taking out the sheet rock, and
mation about the of the Albert Lea. otherwise p the house
`' 'x'''� ^•` '`' =' + i"�_ They spent two of the first five for remodeling
; 'the e s ' months of their marriage look- On Feb. 1 they moved in and
.*W&V t ing to buy their first house."You lived in the one room upstairs
can't buy anything that is while work was done on the
�b work, liveable for less than 0 000" downstairs. While the
end told tl>esn iittle..aboi�t the
House's history. said Langrud. "We looked as far downstairs ceilings were being
As a result the Langruds were west as Buffalo, but that is too removed to put in vaulted cefl-
forced to stop work for two . far to.driye and not worth it." � ings, Sutherland saw the dump.
weeks as-they sought au after`- Not �Ciriding the home they suer out front and stopped by the
Me-fact Nulla - k -9nd wanted through a real estate house to inspect the work.
variances for their ecitish.bon- agency, they answered a "That's when the trouble
Mound city offic3aYs point to classified ad' in a - daily started,"said Langrud.
the Langrud's ease as a prime newspaper advertising a three-
mample of why th6bity a bedroom house in Mound,- City has rules
"'Truth in Housing" ordinance. "I came and looked at it at it must follow
Such an ordinance would re- night,"said Langrud,a painting
FAre a seller to tell a buyer of contractor. "It had good i
an building deficiencies and heating, re area lot h homes In
mning perms associated with right terms d plumbing'and the ' Mound that need the type of
-tie propettq. He said he could tell it needed work the Langruds are doing on r
The city has looked at such an a lot of work.The bathroom was '
1rftance in the past, but met the size of a closet, and the their house," said Sutherland, f
mith such stiff resistance flom bedrooms warp trbn cw+91r r.. f— "But the nits hag mnino and
MAR-13-1998 12:38 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES P.17i22
INFORIIif►TICN SERVICES �Iass�f / J—E
League of Minnesota Classification on ,#
183 University Avenue East
St. Paul, MN 55101-2526 Date
Subject
Municipality
MNA CLIPPING segvwce Langrud said he wished the ci. -
ty had a ttvth-in-housing or- Then' house is also non.
dinance that would have re- worming, and • they had
t Wred revelation of the pOten- started work without a permit.
wF5TONKA SAILOR tial problems. He expects that situation to take
Hennepin Co. "This is our first time buying longer because the couple wants
a house," he said. "I will know r to expand what has been
better next time,but there area another rental house in the city.
MAR 3 lot of people like us out there and Having two young couples in
19 1 they need help." i one month with these variance
Sutherland said, "It would requests should get things mov.
was non-confo ming.I can't just have been nice if a Realtor or so- �Bu said Sutherland.
issue a permit in that type of meone else had been there to tell But the surrounding ds see the con.
Issue, them where to find out about the troversy surrounding the house
Because the house is non- house, .but the Realtor as unproductive. "T'he
conforming, the city require; a _ shouldn't be debating," said
represents the owner. It's a Langrud. "They should be glad
survey, the standard building situation of'buyer beware.' " we bought this house and are fix.-
Permits for all the work,and Ci. Mound Mayor Skip Johnson ing it up." /
ty Council approval of those said he favors a truth in housing
permits. ordinance to "let buyers know
L'n�d figures the three. what they are getting into."
wee °elay, along with the fine He said the city has an in.
for an after-the-fact 'building- terest in maintaining a good
Permit, will Cost him more than housing stock and making it
$1,000 more than the anticipated easier for young couples to
lost of the project. move into Mound. "Young peo-
"The small things add up,"he ple buying houses is vital to the
aid. The Langruds had taken community,"he said.
ut a loan to fix up the house, According to its Mound Com-
nd they have been using that prehensive Plan,Mound's hous-
toney to pay the added costs. ing stock is slowly deteriorating.
We are cutting it close," he
lid. In 1979, 60 percent of the city's
"We may have to wait on 3,800 houses were listed In"good
e siding,but I think we'll get it condition," the best condition in
1 done." the survey; 40
Langrud said that had he seen houses were considered tiin
e property jacket which lists "fair"condition,one step below.
s history of city Involvement By 1987, those numbers had
th the house, and understood switched. Thirty-seven percent
iat he was getting into when were listed as good, and 61 per-
bought,the hoUSe, he would cent fair.
,re"shied away"from buying Sutherland said he wants to
'r would have offered a lower get the ordinance dey!ftped as
quickly as possible, but the
=e• IAngrud variance took a lot of
There was a point, when the his time.
ncil was talking about Within a week of resolving the -
Ybe not being able to Con. Langrud's problem, Sutherland
.e work until the end of became involved in a similar
'Ch. that we thought of just situation with another young
Ving the whole thing and couple buying their first house
19 the house back,"he said. and wanting to renovate it.
It with materials bought and
for they would have"wed
ith a shed full of materials"
be right back where they
ed,he said.
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tax exemption applies only to major improvements: adding a family room or bathroom, building a
gara remodeling a kitchen, etc.
The tax exe 'on does not apply to replacing existing fixtures, decorating,or maintaining Dine or
I For a e, the following work does not qualify for a tax exemption: installin ew carpet,
reroofi ng,putting up w siding, adding insulation,replacing a furnace, etc.
The amount of the exemptio epends on the age of your home and the City sessor's appraisal of the
value added to the home--not h much you spent on remodeling. Home etween 35 and 70 years old,
receive a 50 percent exemption of increased market value(up to$ ,000). Homes older than 70
years, receive a 100 percent exemptio n the increased market v e(up to$50,000).
To.qualify for the exemption, you must:
Own and live in the house
Have obtained building permits for all work d e
Have remodeled a home that,prior to rem
Have remodeled a home that is 35 or a years old valued at less than$150,000
Have completed and filed an appy on with the City A essor's office.
For more information or a pro tax exemption form,call the
'ty Assessor's office at 924-2535.
Roomers and Boarders
In in e-family homes in residential areas,the resident family may take 'n up to two bo ders if the
roo ers live in the common household with the family and use common cooking and kitch facilities.
r more information, call 924-2592.
Selling your Rome
In order to maintain the structural integrity of our neighborhoods and improve safety,all one and two
family homes must be inspected before sale or rental. Inspectors check the roof,foundation,exterior,
electrical system,plumbing and beating/cooling system for compliance with the city's housing code.
Homes must be inspected before a purchase agreement can be signed. This ensures that both sellers and
buyers have sufficient information about the property's condition and needed rep
presented and accepted. airs before an offer is
To schedule an inspection, either the homeowner or the owner's agent must come to city hall and pay the
application fee. At that time, the owner or agent is given a list of licensed private housing inspectors.
The homeowner then hires an inspector from this list to conduct the initial code compliance inspection,
If the private housing inspector finds no housing code violations,the owner is given a certificate of
compliance and a partial refund of the city's application fee.
If the inspector finds code violations, work orders are issued for the needed repairs.After the corrections
are completed, the city housing inspector returns to the home for a follow-up uspection to verify all
repairs meet city code. Then a Certificate of Housing Maintenance Compliance is issued.
Sellers must obtain a certificate of compliance before the sale, transfer of title, or change of occupancy,
Buyers or renters may not take occupancy before the certificate of compliance is issued.
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Homeowners interested in preparing for a housing inspection,can check for these commonly found code
violations:
Missing or inoperable smoke detectors
No anti-siphon ballcocks in toilets
Uncovered closet lights
Ungrounded electrical receptacles
Missing floor drain plugs
Poor:foundation drainage
Overloaded circuits
This is not a complete description of the housing code,just some common violations. For more
information about the code, call 924-2588.
Shoveling Sidewalks, Driveways &
Hydrants
City ordinance prohibits individuals from shoveling or blowing snow onto streets.
Sidewalks:
For your neighbor's safety,please shovel sidewalks promptly. Failure to shovel sidewalks may result in
tagging and a fine.Prompt shoveling is in your best interest. If someone falls on your unshoveled
sidewalk,you may be held Iiable for their injuries.
Shoveling public sidewalks is the responsibility of the abutting property owner. City ordinance requires
homeowners to shovel sidewalks on the same day of a snowfall if six hours of daylight remain after the
snow has stopped falling. Otherwise,sidewalks must be cleared by noon the following day.
Driveways:
Snow pushed back onto driveways by snowplows is an unavoidable fact of winter. However,you can
lessen the amount of snow thrown back onto your driveway by throwing snow to your right--as you face
the street--when shoveling. (This is the same direction that plows will push the snow.)
Fire Hydrants:
To save precious minutes in case of a fire,please clear snow away from fire hydrants. Your action could
save a life:
Special Assessments
Special assessments are one way property owners pay for the benefit they receive from construction or
repair of streets,sidewalks and alleys.The cost of a public Improvement is usuall diided
on$
front-foot or area basis. Public hearings are held before an improvement is ordered.y v
Payment for special-assessments is due November 14.The property owner can pay a portion of the
assessment, plus interest, over a period of years with the annual real estate taxes. Typically, special
assessments are paid over a 20 year time period. Certified special assessments also may be paid in full at
any time.
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Municipality S
Date S
League of Minnesota Cities Subject
Information Service 'Hardship,. inability of seller'to make
ured tepa including not limited to
ano l i ane death, r
cts
of Cod.
"Immediate hazard'• a condition or defect
which is likely to cause Wury to it person or prop.
erty if not corrected.
'Issuing Authority'. the City Administrator ;
or him/her designated representative.
'0wttede Agent'-a person who acts for or bas
the pog.
wer at authority to act for the owner ofa
dwellin y
L a i< v<i g Sale'.the transfer of title or pesseasien at a
Sun (;u r';till n dwelling whether or not absolute title is trans•'
tested. ,
"wean$'-a dwi n which is not oceupiod.
.430.03 TWAVV.C"()rj EYALVA 10h
• .t a) Except as set forth in Section 430.07 of this Cod a$
tingle,two-family,or multipTe•family dws dr•
mobile hoist located within the City may,ba
JUNE -213 9 5 tares conveyed for consideratfon by deed or ooa
far deed 11A the owner or owner's aRettt boa'
appiie4 for and second an intluatfoFt
3 6 0 Legal NotiCea :I s•'�;b r an evaluator lieeased ander Secdoj�430.
* Code.A separate evaluation report shell be prepa>e3•
for each dwelling or-structure.
rl —O y:V• ; b) A valid evehmiion report$!sued far the dQuestion shall be tovided to the buyer before er at
�Of$Olith .Paul the Limo olsale of the dwalling.no bt;yel ahal!rH►
•(Ot53ola1 Publiwtl ) f� i 6=RY the structure prior to fssuanoe of the rig
ttai-
- j tion report
4.Dakota C ua tb ft•. ,4 r` c) If the structure is in oompp lance with stgttft^�m •
��rr•litlw to of Section 430.19 of Chit Code tM¢valuation
011DIDUM NO,1 $hall SLOW that the Structure has been inspettod .
AN ORDINANCE IIHFL$Ii3S1�INWX?Ilia' is in conformance.An evaluation report{t Vaud
SALE ROUSING IItr SCTiON;BtdQU1 f env year from the data of its issuance,Tba report
SPECTIO•N.DISCIABUSM OF CO vall C Only for the owner listed an the re *It,
NATION C01'tCERrIIItiG T82 COND n-, No Person!bail offer for sale by aslu'bstiag ai els DWEI,LINC PRIO$TO It19 SALE,AND ing a dwelling within the city without first harper
TION OF CE$TALN ElAZARDOUS•COND obtained as inspection and evaluation repoo as'
AMENDING SECTION 480 OF THE BO . described its this Section.The ovaluation.reportahalZ PAUL CITY CODE OF 1N .. • as �• be conaplcuousIy displayed for inspection
at tai
The City Council of the City of South St.pi>!} premises at all times that such dwellia is I1ei
ordain: ti.% offend for sale, g +
SECTION 1 That Section 430 of the City Codq;,
In its entirety to read: ,. ,,t t: The provisions Of Section 430.05 do not a 1 to: "
el pvarer "'. a'' pP.Y
43Sb ci'.rt a) Any newly constructed dwcWng when$tile is trans
The purpose of this Section Is 4o enhance Nee gisy�"�"'t; leered to the lust owner.
ply of sate,sanitary and adequate bousu*fa t$L.;irk` b) The sale or other transfer of title of my dwellht i r
:ens of the city of South S0.Paul and-30 pTehspt Public body. g �a
486 03 n the deterioration of e>d*Wq houalty� • :•.•y, � +.' W The sale or transfer of title of any dwelling fa w.
Purposeofdemoli�ion y
The following wards and u=z when Wed is tbZa f d) The sale er conveyance of any dwelling by it ahet5l
Section shall have the following meanings,.unless:�. or other public or tou=t officer in the performance a
We aonte:t clearly ittdicatrs otbeswSso; v ;: their olTieial duties This exemption does net ap*td.
'DweUleg •one or more rooms arranafd the sale of a dwelling by a person appointed 10 a pro:
residential use and physically separated'Soto=7 bate court.
other rooms re dwelling unite which mtrtiy leg its the:�� a) A 4eation The sty must accept ap�lica. rtyudt
same titmouse.Types gI are as A awn: fvP licatiion.Th of competency.The sty will only ter:
1. 'DweWng.single-family • a reddeotfal
building containing one dwelling unit inelud[a:,� tiny evaluators that have passed cerdfiwtion of cow:
detached,semi-detached and attached dwelling.-• & peteney teats in the city of Minnespolls,SL Pamr.es:
2.'Dwelling two-f�y,•a midential build• '• Bloomingfen,The applicants must submit to the dt i
ing eontainin two dwelling units itkeludfog.:r' certification papers from those eitiea.The city wM
detached,semiletaehed and attached dwellingF.rg-p issue certificate of competency upon verification of
3.'Dwelling,muldolo•fesally"a building or.4 above described information and upon the
portion thereof Containing thm or more dweilim of the fees hereinafter provided, payment
tutus.
a :; bl Renewals.The city will issue renewals of etrtlfia
4.'Mobil*home'-(Includes'Adanufaourte, 't` (ram year to year as hatinafter provided upon
Homes), A single fhmlly detached dwelli>sg•mttt- ment of the required fees.U a certificate of emnok '
designed for year f�ppumnd o=pa*c r.constrttdM at. tency lapses ibr a period of
one year or more.the per.
a factory or assembly plant and drawn to,the sites'. son held the certintate moat reapply fez'eta
an attached under carriage and wbeell.'MOb11a
Home'shall not include Remotion VehieTa"ae e> Revocation bearing.The dty may revoke the ce till-+
herein defined,nor shall it include modular,ar Cate ofmmpetency of an evaluator for muse anar T4
fabricated dwelling unite which meet or eseeed tpe" days written nodfkatlON addressed postage prepaid
requirements of the Uniform Building Code. "s.r to the mailing address used in the application for the
'Evaluation report'. a written report pro-: certificate of competency.of the date,time and plans
pared and signed by a person liaeased se a South of hearing and of the specific reasons for the suspen.
St. Paul truth-in-tale of housing evaluator on a can,a hearing held thereon,and may suspend the
form in compliance with Section 430.13 of this certifcaieofcompetencyOf8evaluator ingeuch
Code. hearing.The hearing must take place within a hem+, e
sonable time after the action to suspend Or revoks4. I 0
An evaluator aggrieved by a decision of the dtysptty
appeal the decision to the cotrnal wit?"ten days a[
the evaluator's receipt of the notice of action to svr
pond or revoke,by submitting to the council a aril'
ten notiee of appeal.The appeal will be heard by the
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•• �•uyyu.rmmm,n Ir f errt,f,�a sue•rcy, person desiring a ch evaluator ahrrt comply rtth the tellwvrng pro. '•
cart+fieate'Jr competency must file with the city an cedure for preparing and filing reports.
4001tcatten and pay the non-refundable fee ffxWby t+The evaluation report,hall be other s
ropendbt 0.e The application molt place ammo tayrnps• or leq+bly printed in ink o forma furnished by th clkr. Q
tim rcl d place to name,schools attended ed And stud, nt, Tho report,hall indicate +hethar the eend)goq of�
time and piece of sehoola attended and atudice cant. ' dwelling meets city requirements•is below city nreoqfiet p.yZ
p►eted,together with a chronoloegd record of andl- menq or to deemed to she hazardous at the time aqO dab
dates employment, with complete information role. I of the evaluation.
tive to duties and type of work performed and csrtiA- .
cstinns effective in other cities earordng like er& report to thevaluator shall lub a eh Il beg flied.�,(th�
nanees.The application is available to any partat
report Authority
upon request, and if copies thereor■re regaeated evalu ton has bbe mtade.un x101 cafendardaye atter'ta
upon the Payment eta reasonable tee therefor• i code shall wing rN as detet•mined in Append!;2of'lilt-
e1 The sit m requttad with each evaluation report flle� i
y ay perform;evalustiona using guaHAed with the IaauinirAathori .
employees who meet the license rcquirenteats.
Evaluations perfottncdlby city employees shall anl;ly I (a)The following items when diacaverad by mho m,
be through en agreensent between the owner or tzar srncip�identified sa immediate hazards(a lbe, y°A,
owners agent and threity Fees for an evaloadias
conducted by the c�ity��Irall be in accordance whL f 1) Heating systems that are vasare due to burned
b) B ofthis Gods out or rusted host exchangers, bunted out rusted
b) City employees ehall.be subject to mho dutiei Lt plugged flues,no vent,coaft.tioe
with neat or.
Section 430.17 or thirCodc except requirements or Incapacity to adequately heat the 6 ePae�sttppllet
(5X4)and(bX3), _ 2)Water heaters that are anaefue(p biisfled
4,9o-ta 4'ta�maxna=i;l ° .,.„.: or rusted heat excha odu,t(6 oaf
. Dues, no vent.eonnectIoa with unitsfa
Evaluator.canoes alma!!be granted or denied by the i of temperature and prmure reliervalves. oupp0a or ae
Iseulne Authority in aaontaace with the following gidida, d)Electrical systems that are unaafe due to don
Unm a: i Pus overloading,damned or deteriorated eqW men
a) The Issuing Authority shall deny an evaluator `mpYeverly taped or so eed wiring,exposed unmas Wit
t
license if the applicant: t teens Wirtz-kmpOrary distribution systems,or unftrorutded rye-
1)In not ofgood moral riraraeter cad repute; t:
2)has been conrieterCof any crime related to the teaking waste 9ysegema� s that are unaaaitary duo
licensed occupation: ing toilet,tack et • turw or trope,lack of m coast:.
3)has&UiEed any lnkrciation or acultted material weAlap and bathing tamt77i
information in Ills Heense application farm. nation of munidpal water supply wick aft{v��
4)f�tuned by the iaau(a Autharigr, lines.or the lack of water.
e to provide sat(s Mary proof of inatu'attoe. 51 Structural systems including wa))e,chimn
Ltatu ing the appllnedeva nalar and the city..s.,t. ceilings,gs,roofs,rouedations.floor systems or dcelu w
S)fails to pay the required uses, � r, ari: of ca�1 ble oCearry(n inn laada
b) The ruttigg Authority may make,saspe+ad arid** � 6)Exterior ttiofit,w:llidedmin0s and(ound at(
to renew an evaluator license if the Newe bolder•a, at are net weather tight and water
1)has-been convicted of uy curie related toibmi that it creates an lrtimediatc harsvd. tight to the
•7)Abandoned eterage tank&
2)has falMeedd�y 8)Rerttae waste;,, etAY+n6r4atia
say lafo:matloa or omitted material .Q�lie,hmaan was d
information in the license applieatipo loam or other dead animal,,animal waste,vermin iefestatlt�'"
repaired by the lmt3ng Authoeity. ti 1>u munsAni ale ren dermttg residential build irrga and a4oa
3)has boon the sued of substaafiated eamptaiata, llry for human occupancy, ,
Gem r+esidente u*111t the afplitmnty eerviaa. a-• 9)Lack of operational smoke detecttrrs legledir�
4)has inepmpetegcy or ineiGdesxy * accord r ee with the applicable provisions or the Umforna
wing pectiqua. Buildmn
fails to provide sstl4faetoty ysoof of iasman b)No*cenpanSYshail be per�uitted of any dxe>llag
# vnit if vacant and eta Immediate h .:
Insuring the aPlil14:onVevaluator and the 4V. dweltin asard exists.It tbb�
ti)allows required insurance to lakes i Writ o otxstpfed and an Immediate
7)has allowed his ev'sluaterotrtificglion to be osed, corrective anion sha4 be taken by the owner mat„
by another person, the owner..
8)isolates any of the Provisions of this$action" + C)When ep�ng identified hazards,the eryae: '.
any conditions provided for In the lieenae isocia Obtain a!1 necessary,permits tram the Pty and the
4)
pursuant
alls to D W th this a tthhe shall dwelling. 10 la City i-Pemslon prior to oon,p
rile any disclosure report_ or falls to promptly d)Irdue to hardship he Owner ea
c) If a license Is denied,'revoked.stet aded or rafysed p snot met Lm undertake,rhective action the buyer mat),elect to correct er
renewal the Issuing shall polity the applicant or lieeaiaa intending denoted in the evaluator's reperVAA btryer'
holder in writinir of blather right to apo�the Isaviangg� g correct Immediate hamrdt molt}rave��•
Authority ii decisian to the City CaunrdT within ten(10) ma"8ents�the issoing Authority.Serch written taaeesrt
days atlas the date of the Wailes.ua e(pae�y appyyecal is made' y 1)a to terms and coMitiaaa including; :
by the applltanVlltenee holder a bearicgbafore mile Cl ty signed agreement nom the buyer aeae
Council or State administritive law judge a8'all be atdtoly Mpens�ty for Pon ectioe or the harardoty)seeas. p
tiled within a reasonable period. ,•��: 2)reasonable comDiction dates.
" .r.: 3)evidenaxr of finritetial ability to petfoem the
R�'�.
The Y pespare or authcrsize use of feints asf•.;..
it dolma cap ropriate to constitute a disdo5aie �' 4)when the may
under this Wtion.The form shall provide lafor� e)It the owner 1$a Palo"the
mation concerning code requirements mglor strict." megt t�ata hgtweCn the eat dw" an RQe-.
surel detests and immediate hazards to health will correct immediate hazards as pas�.t a�t,� *
safety and pso rt . trteject,the buy may correct Immediate s��tt.
"--�'n'" :rs .>iYYdLIIA�(Zgg buyer It
a) Esr h evaluator shat!comply with the foilOwItrg•• r tier)m the evaluator's report A buyer Intending to
1)Maintain a COr ant license from the city. Iasvin Aathoa S moat have written eermeeas(o tbs
2)Conduct all evaluatiene within the r g �' write cannot may be sut¢eet
iittidelinsa. D ogram!o, the tcints and conditiona including: t4
3)-Meet required continuing a citation requiremeab responetbility for mereetiaj oiyhe m the brryer aocrpth4
established b Ira Au 2) reasonable bazerdoas ita�s.
4)A eeridaate of competency may not be(seised or 3) aMpletion date;
renewed without sads(e pMf of insurance lganriag' bona, evidence of Snahaal ability to pertarm the call
the applicant in the sum er( stlaaari45 jM againat)A•.
blifty imposed by law on account of t> i¢en 4)when the 6rryer may a z py tits dwelling
death, or property damage and(t-1 a_i laast��'250OO4• a� Mrh ilu,•e of a UWR
against say liability lmpoeert by law ors aecottatt of he sconce,agent Of all owner.or
irdury,death,or propeetp damagm of one or mote s buyeryw comply with the provialaru of thin
In an one'accident resulting from o nditioas altkitpa mdepehaU be an order blued by the city pursuant
have been dWooed In the report but wM andtted dote to b)The fatlu�'red of evaluator to
Inegligence ma the tnapeet(ee or nompletlon of this truth in., licensing pro„lions or Section/30,pg aball e it6 the O ,
housing disclosure report-The applicant's orevalustos s meanor, mLde.
ia+usana must remain in force eontinuatifly thereafter.A. e)The city may
certificate of competency will not be in effect d tY y aloe onfotsa pewisions of this Secom
period et ttmo wh+th such insurance and erring by mandamus,injunction,or other appropriate
not also in eRett.The city moat be Included nab tke•� a°0u'�ot��cntJ"�°dktioa is
IAll named insured an the insurance required hetrovadar MI
the expense of the evaluation,
S) Keep the city apprised of his current maiUns
address and telephone namber, 1
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e
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a)N ied in oetion[sport shell indiato or
sbai(bo deemed to indicate that a dviening meets an mh&
m�mabtauneo sad badcft sunderds
b)Evelustioaa oonductod panuant to Ulu section an;
atado In order to improve the overan boosine stork to the
dry and are not mesat to be s warrany or tse of
te dwe0ing evauated Ie"port iu7 e eloafak
•:
to not a representation to any iadivlduA bu yer.leper oar
renter regarding the condition of the build!ng nor is the
rtDOrt intended the epedel bemAt d
by,d dedsion.oowiloioo o'older
ender this adinam*mrd►aDveal kWh dMdQn,aoti8ee-
tie+!or order to the d;=W4:wldtb eaa4►ry e:ae.mod!!yr er.
at8rm the mer•a:hsaring. notice to the appel-
lae►G'l�e sype }a mere Ae(fJ In waits (ii)s7�r the eeei-
eioa,noti&belon car seder appoalcd Gom,(iii wpm*with
a:;b tbo.basis sad of tk�apyeal,sad Qvj
SIe ebe�on-or b�v To. .dsys t�itorin�me date'
'ottha deddottrnotiltcatiat at;nodes.,,r_ .o�.x':ri:a'q'•r��
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bnaraQerJetinnq•7,, �., �, �g',L ^trlt''
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March 11, 1998
INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS
Proposal Opening:
Tuesday, April 15, 1998
11:30 a.m.
St. Anthony City Hall
3301 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony, MN 55418
The City of St. Anthony is in the process of trying to determine the best use for several areas
in the community. These are mostly commercially zoned areas that include the Apache Plaza
and St. Anthony Shopping Center, both of which were constructed in the 1950's; a City
owned building that houses a municipal bar and liquor store, fire station, and hair salon; and
blighted residential properties that the City has purchased for redevelopment. The City invites
you to submit a proposal to assist in preparing a redevelopment plan for these areas:
a. Apache Plaza, 3800 Silver Lake Road; and
b. St. Anthony Shopping Center, 2700 Hwy. 8, and surrounding area
including the Northgate.Business Office, Town/Country grocery store
(vacant), Custom.Liquidators, Phillips 66 Station, City of St. Anthony
properties: Stonehouse Bar & Grill, Fire Station, 2900 Kenzie Terrace,
and City owned R-1 properties on Kenzie Terrace. See attached.
1. GENERAL.
Proposals will be received by the City of St. Anthony on or before Tuesday, April 15,
1998, at 11:30 a.m., Attention Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant, City Hall,
3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony, MN 55418, 789-8881.
Those submitting proposals should be cautious when sending proposals by the U.S.
Mail system. Mailed submittals should be posted in sufficient time for them to
arrive at City Hall prior to the time and date specified. The City reserves the right
to reject any or all proposals for any reason whatsoever.
A representative from the-selected firm will be expected to be prepared to present the
proposal before the City Council at a Council meeting.
i
2.0 REQUIRED PROPOSAL FORMAT.
Proposals are required to be presented in the format specified herein. The required
Table of Contents for the Proposal is as follows:
I. Separate Executive Summary for A and B.
II. Separate Proposal and Costs, Fees for A and B.
III. List of Project Members and Resumes.
IV. Other Information.
1. Emergency telephone numbers.
2. License, insurance and bond information.
2.1 SECTION I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.
The executive summary is an important portion of the Proposal. It should present a
clear, but concise summary of the evaluation systems used; planning services to be
provided and costs detailed in the Proposal. Structure the Executive Summary of the
Proposal in a manner that allows it to serve as a "stand-alone" summary when separated
from the other portions of this Proposal.
Attached to this Request for Proposals is property information on the areas for which
planning services are desired and plat maps of the project areas.
Firms submitting proposals are required to be licensed, bonded and insured (Worker's .
Compensation and Liability).
Firms submitting proposals are required to provide a listing and resumes of all project
members and staff that will be working on the project.
Firms submitting proposals are required to provide emergency telephone numbers.
2
PROPERTY PROFILE
Owner/Taxpayer Property Address PID# Market Value Size of Parcel Zoning Year
Wm.Wojcik 9,000 sq ft R-1 1950
2548 Kenzie Terrace 2548 Kenzie Terrace 07-029-23 0004 65,000
St. Anthony 55418 metes/bound legal description.
SA H RA
3301 Silver Lake Rd. 2546 Kenzie Terrace 07-029-23 23 0005 59,000 9,000 sq ft R-1 vacant
St. Anthony 55418 metes/bound legal description.
G. Steiner 9,000 sq ft R-1 1935
3016 Old Hwy. 8 2542 Kenzie Terrace 07-029-23 23 0006 69,000
St. Anthony 55418 metes/bound legal description.
SA HRA
3301 Silver Lake Rd. 2538 Kenzie Terrace 07-029-23 23 0007 71,000 7,900 sq ft R-1 vacant
St. Anthony 55418 metes/bound legal description. -
SA H RA
3301 Silver Lake Rd. 2534 Kenzie Terrace 07-029-23 23 0008 48,000 8,000 sq ft R-1 vacant
St. Anthony 55418 metes/bound legal description.
Glenn Gavic -
2605 Lowry Ave. 2605 Lowry Avenue 07-029-23 23 0009 106,000 8,935 sq ft R-1 1976
St. Anthony 55418 metes/bound legal description.
A. Tombarge
2609 Lowry Ave. 2609 Lowry Ave. 07-029-23 23 0010 62,000 8,935 sq ft R-1 1948
St. Anthony 55418 metes/bounds legal description.
John & Barb Sullivan
2005-22nd Ave. NE 2613 Lowry Ave. 07-029-23 23 0011 69,000 8,935 sq ft R-1 1939
Mpls., MN 55418 metes/bounds legal description
PROPERTY PROFILE
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M. Gibbs
2617 Lowry Ave, 2617 Lowry Ave. NE 07-029-23 23 0012 77,000 8,935 sq ft R-1 1954
St. Anthony 55418 metes/bounds legal description
M. Gallant .
2621 Lowry Ave.NE 2621 Lowry Ave NE 07-029-23 23 0013 55,000 8,035 sq ft R-1 1929
R.J. Ruppert et al KFC
1700 78th St. E. 2520 Kenzie Terrace 07-029-23 23 0016 180,000 37,706 sf C 1973
Suite 100 Video II Lot 2; Blk.1
Richfield, MN 55423 2510 Kenzie Terrace plat 63602;
Broadway Pizza parcel#9000
2512 Kenzie Terrace
Firstar Bank of MN Kenzie Terrace Add. 07-029-23 23 0015 45,000 7,206 sf C vacant
St.Anthony Nat'l no address assigned Lot 1; Blk 1;
1550-79th St. E. overflow parking for plat 63602;
Bloomington, 55425 Firstar Bank parcel#4500
St. Anthony Dev. Co. metes/bounds legal description: 07-029-23 24 0020 98,000 C 1950
Howe&Addington Com SE cor of Lot 2 then N to
450 Lexington Ave. NE; nwly line of Lot 2 to the
NY, NY 10017 swly line adjacent to vac. St.
Northgate Business Center 07-029-23 24 0033- 463,200 C 1952
2500 Hwy. 88 0052;0056-0059
St. Anthony 55418
Osborne Properties Town/Country Store Building 07-029-23 24.0022 C vacant
523 S. 8th St. 2550 Hwy. 88 07-029-23-24 0023 1958
Mpls., MN 55404 St. Anthony 55418
PROPERTY PROFILE
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Freiberg Phillips Gas Station. 07-029-23 24 0019 168,000 C 1958
3065 Spring Creek Dr. 2700 Kenzie Terrace
New Brighton, MN 55112 St. Anthony 55418
Gary Hurth Old Bowling Alley 07-029-232'4 0021 241,000 C 1958
2654 Kenzie Terrace 2654 Kenzie Terrace 07-029-23 2 0020 29,000 vacant
St.Anthony 55418 St. Anthony 55418
City Property not taxable
Stonehouse Bar&Grill 07-029-23 24 0001 C 1950
2700 Hwy. 88
St. Anthony 55418
City Fire Station 07-029-23 24 0001 C 1950
2900 Kenzie Terrace
St. Anthony 55418
SAV I Liquor Store 07-029-23 24 0001 C 1950
2900 Kenzie Terrace
Hair Advantage Salon 07-029-23 24 0001 C 1950
2900 Kenzie Terrace
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St. Anthony drafts preliminary flood relief plans for residents
Plans include state and federal grants and flood insurance for residents,
renovations for the city's three parks, and more holding ponds for the water.
by Gail Olson said.If the city is able to imple- Hubmer said residents may Anthony is requesting funds owners is that the city was re-
If enough of.St.Anthony's ment other upstream improve- consider many options to the from the State Legislature and cently accepted into the Nation-
flood protection grant money ments as well,"in the next 100 design; when one resident the Federal Emergency Man- al Flood Insurance Program,
comes through,the city might year event,I would hope we asked about sand from the ball agement Agency(FEMA).The which means Rood insurance is
start looking very different—at could keep the water out of fields washing away after flood- city also recently increased its available to every resident.
least from a gopher's point of everybody's house.'. ing,he said the park could be residential water and sewer rate However,coverage is limited,
view. Consultants passed out tiered so that the hockey rink from$3 to$13. Hubmer said, and the city
Hydrologists Peter Willenbring copies of the highlights of the gets wet more often than the ball. The good news for home- doesn't have all the details yet.
and Todd Hubmer of the WSB 8 Flood Relief Grant Program(still field.
Associates engineering firm in draft form),which the city Hubmer presented two sce-
have developed plans,which plans to offer to property own. cludin for Emerald Park,in-
they are now discussing with ers with a history of flooding. duding one that would lower a
residents and city officials,to Applications will be ranked ac- portion of the park by 20 feet
make St.Anthony more flood- cording to frequency of flood- and eliminate the hockey rink.
resistant during storms. ing,damage,cost and benefits The second option relocates the Watches, Pocket and Wrist (mechanical
Most plans amount to under- of the project.The city's share playground and removes most "
standing which way the water of the trees in the park. Diamonds
will flow and making sure it can it In the next 100-year Plans for Central Park include
get there...without visiting a buildinga permanent wet pond Scrap Gold, Dental Gol
bunch of basements along the event, I would hope inthe northwest partof the park. Coins - Gold and Silver Pre- 6
way. we could keep the and regrading areas at the r
In the hall-year the WSB con. northeast edge,where houses Sterling and sultants have been on the job, water out of have been damaged by Rood- g Antiques
they have identified the city's everybody's house ing Jewelry and Estate
most flood-prone streets,where —Todd Hubmer residential ■
long-lime residents say they've g
waterskied during heavy rains WSB Consultant Hubmer also recommended
in the past. building a back-yard basin area, 2402 East Hennepin 331-4271
They've worked with the city's which he called"Harding resi
Storm Water Management Task on each project will not exceed dential,"a four and a half acre
Force,comprised of residents $10,000. site south of 31 st Avenue,north
and t officials,to divide the of 30th,east of Harding and ALLEN R DESMOND
city innto o 13 areas;they studied The parks west of Silver Lake Road.It con R.•
elevations and water runoff in Hubmer also brought charts sists of the backyards of three ATTORNEY AT LAW
each. to show how the city's three residential lots;water gathers
At a March 4 city council work parks,Central,Emerald,and there before it flows down Motor Vehicle Accidents • Personal Injury
session,the topics were home Silver Point,might be altered to Wilson on its way to Silver Point Medical Malpractice Na Fee Ualeu You Rerotxr
buyouts,the city's proposed hold water in a thunderstorm. Park.
good relief grant program,and In most cases,it would mean Y
the parks. excavating a considerable The move situation Divorce • Family law • Criminal Defense
At previous meetings,the con- amount of dirt from each site. City Manager Mike Morrison Visa-MasterCard Accepted
sultants recommended elimi- Plans for the five-and-a-hall- said all the plans are tentative;
nating f i v e houses in a north- acre Silver Point Park south of the im eme a ton a l o t me Ca!!for an appointment
south line between Murray 29th Avenue,for example,in- ramew1
FcTe oend On how much_ : at your home or our office
Avenue,St.Anthony Boulevard clude lowering the eastern por- money the city is ranted. r
and Pahl Avenue. lion of the park 10 feet,relocat- n addition a 50,000 grant ® 571-7721
Hubmer said that in a storm, ing the warming house and ball from MHFA(Minnesota Housing ® 941 Hillwind Rd.NE
water typically runs south on field,lowering 29th Avenue,and Finance Agency)that the city re- (1.694 x Central)
Wilson on its way to St.Anthony creating a drainage swale(low ceived in December,1997,St. Suite 301,Mpls.55432
Boulevard. area)into the park.
After the houses are torn The changes,Hubmer said,
down,workers will excavate the would provide holding ponds
land to accommodate the nat- deep enough("20 acre feet of ae
ural downhill flow of the water, storm water storage")to hold It/ The"lle �
lower Pahl Avenue slightly and rainwater during a 100-year
construct a lighted,landscaped event.(Six inches of rain in a
walkway from St. Anthony 24-hour period is considered a
Boulevard to Pahl. 100 event.) \ YM(A �ummer
The walkway would only be About bout lour acres of the park
wet in storm conditions,Hubmer would still be gat,he added.
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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2
3 Parks Advisory Task Force Meeting Summary
4 February 18, 1998
5 7:00 p.m.
.6
7 I. CALL TO ORDER.
8 The meeting was called to order.
9 Also present: Bob Kost, BRW, Inc.; Mike Mornson, City Manager; Jay
10 Hartman, Public Works Director; Brian Thuesen, Councilmember.
11
12 II. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 9, 1998 MEETING AGENDA.
13 Motion by Marks, second by Wolf to approve agenda.
14
15 III. REVIEW OF JANUARY 12, 1998 PARKS ADVISORY TASK FORCE
16 MEETING SUMMARY.
17
18 IV. REVIEW AND DISCUSS COUNCIL'S INITIAL DIRECTIVES TO TASK
19 FORCE.
20 Councilmember Thuesen stated that the task force needs to remember that
21 Central Park is a large asset for the Community. He asked that in the planning
22 of Central Park that the kids do not get forgotten in the process.
23
24 Rovick described her frustration over the timing of the redevelopment of the
25 parks. She asked if the new Community Services oriented tot lot would be
26 temporary or permanent. Discussion followed. Kathy Knapp was not present to
27 address the issue; most members thought the play area was permanent, although
28 previous discussions reflected the task force's desire for the tot lot equipment to
29 eventually be relocated as part of the long range design for Central Park.
30
31 Rovick and Lambrecht stated that they have misgivings regarding the park
32 concept as illustrated. Primarily they question the multi-age play area at the
33 south end near the water tower. They also were concerned by the trail
34 alignment and the lack of a place for people to gather.
35
36 Kost asked the task force if they wanted to revisit the previous decision
37 regarding the location of park elements. There was discussion but no consensus
38 was reached on this question.
39
40 The City Manager indicated that many factors are involved in this
41 redevelopment project including funding, seasons,, etc. He reported that because
42 the water tower is scheduled for maintenance, repair and painting this summer,
43 which means installing equipment is not feasible or logical by the water tower
44 this summer.
45
1 V. SELECTION AND EVALUATION CONCEPTS FOR EQUIPMENT -
2 SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT.
3 Felt they could not report on selection and evaluation of equipment. Agreed
4 that the Community should be involved.
5
6 VI. DISCUSSION OF FINANCING STRATEGIES..
7 Anthony Kaczor reported that there may be money available through the
8 Hennepin County or Ramsey County Parks. He indicated that he had heard of
9 some of these funds being given to suburban parks. He felt that since property
10 taxes go to the counties to support their parks, perhaps some of the money could
11 be returned to apply to the City's parks.
12
13
14. VII. CONSIDER TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MARCH 10TH
15 COUNCIL MEETING.
16 The task force decided to meet on March 16, April 20, April 27 and go to the
17 City Council on April 28`r'. The group felt that by the April 28`' Council
18 meeting they would have their recommendation ready for presentation. Bob
19 Kost, BRW, agreed to do the presentation.
20
21 VIII. ADJOURNMENT.
22 The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
23
I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 FEBRUARY 10, 1998
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
5 The meeting was called to order at 7:02 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor
6 Ranallo.
7 II. ROLL CALL.
8 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Cavanaugh, and Thuesen.
9 Also Present: City Manager Mike Morrison and City Attorney Jerry Gilligan.
10 Councilmembers Absent: Faust.
11 III. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 10, 1998 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
12 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve the February 10, 1998 Regular Council
13 Meeting Agenda as presented.
14 Motion carried unanimously.
15 IV. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 27, 1998 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
16 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve the January 27, 1998 Regular Council Meeting
17 Minutes as presented.
18 Motion carried unanimously.
19 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
20 Motion by Marks, second by Cavanaugh to approve the following licenses:
21 General Contractors License:
22 McGough Construction Co., Inc., St. Paul, MN/St. Charles Church
23 Heating Contractors License:
24 Associated Mechanical Contractor, Shakopee, MN/3512 Silver Lake Road
25 River City Sheet Metal Inc., Coon Rapids, MN/2821-32nd Avenue NE
26 Service Station License:
27 Freedom Valu Centers, Inc., 3810 Silver Lake Road
28 Cigarette License:
29 Freedom Valu Centers, Inc., 3810 Silver Lake Road/counter sales
30 Mayor Ranallo noted that the Freedom Valu Centers, Inc. have not complied with the Rice Creek
31 Watershed District requirements. He asked if the City could take any action to encourage
32 compliance, such as withholding approval of requested licenses.
33 City Attorney Jerry Gilligan stated that the requirements are imposed by the Rice Creek
34 Watershed District and they have the remedies to accomplish compliance.
35 Motion carried unanimously.
A - ,
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
February 10, 1998
Page 2
1
2 Motion by Cavanaugh, second by Thuesen to approve the following permit:
3 3.2 Beer Permit- Off Sale:
4 Freedom Valu Centers, Inc., 3810 Silver Lake Road
5 Voting on the motion: Cavanaugh, Ranallo, Thuesen voted aye. Marks voted naye.
6 Motion carried.
7 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
8 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve the following claims:
9 A. Legal:
10 .1. Dorsey & Whitney in the amount of$1,559.26 for legal services rendered through
11 December 31, 1997.
12 B. SAV2 Liquor Store:
13 1. KKE Architects, Inc. in the amount of$175,021.35 for Pay Application#5.
14 C. 5 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
15 Motion carried unanimously.
16 VII. REPORTS.
17 A. Councilmembers.
18 Thuesen reported his attendance last weekend at a League of Minnesota Cities seminar for newly
19 elected officials. He stated the seminar was definitely beneficial and worth the time. A lot of
20 good information provided.
21 Marks reported his attendance at the Sister City Committee meeting last Sunday. It is now
22 anticipated that 30 people will be visiting from Finland. 10 to 15 people are interested in a
23 home-stay. He asked that-anyone interested in helping with lodging or providing meals in their
24 home, please contact him or City Hall. A schedule is being prepared and will be distributed upon
25 completion.
26 Marks also reported that the process of incorporation has been completed and the first meeting of
27 the Sister City Corporation of the City of St. Anthony was held with Boardmembers.
28 Cavanaugh reported his attendance at the League of Minnesota Cities two-day conference for
29 newly elected officials. Carl Neu was the moderator and he was absolutely dynamic. Cavanaugh
30 stated he wished he had attended this conference prior to the Council retreat because there was a
31 lot of information provided which set out the structure of City government and the importance of
32 strategic vision. A lot of time was also spent on the difference between the formality of a
33 Council Session and the informality of a Council Work Session. The idea of conducting the
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
February 10, 1998
Page 3
1 Work Session around a table and getting away from the formalities is shared by many
2 communities. The dynamics felt at the retreat truly works for problem-solving which is the
3 purpose of the Work Sessions. He noted that the"conference was attended by the entire Council
4 of some cites and he suggested that at some point the St. Anthony Council should attend the
5 conference as a refresher.
6 Cavanaugh noted that VillageFest is behind schedule. He has spoken with Bob Foster who will
7 be sending a letter and having a meeting within the next two weeks. They have recruited co-
b chairs for the committee.
9
10 C. Mayor.
11 Mayor Ranallo reported his attendance at a meeting of the Cable Television Commission. He
12 reported that the number of residents with cable television in the City of St. Anthony has
13 surpassed the number in the City of Lauderdale with a penetration of 45%. The average
14 penetration of the l0,participating suburbs is 49%. Some of the commissioners will be present at
15 the March 10 Council meeting at which the Council will begin live broadcast. He noted that
16 residents can receive cable television in their homes free of charge. An article in regard to this
17 will be published in the near future.
18 Mayor Ranallo reported a meeting was held on Thursday, February 5, 1998, which was attended
19 by him, City Manager, Peter Willenbring of WSB, and Senator Marty. He noted that
20 Representative McGuire was invited to the meeting but did not attend. The meeting was called
21 when it was discovered that the persons dispersing any funds from the State of Minnesota will be
22 the Division of Waters of the Department of Natural Resources. This is one group who was not
23 included in the meeting held by the City of St. Anthony on January 15, 1998.
24 Mayor Ranallo reported that a bill is currently before the legislature. It is House File#3399 and
25 Senate File#2991. City Manager has a copy of the bill. The bill-is requesting $6 million from
26 the General Budget and$35 million to be dispersed as grant money. The DNR already has
27 requests for$50 million. It is possible that this bill could become a line item and each City's
28 request be put on a line. The Governor could then strike out any City he so chooses. Staff is
29 hopeful that the monies will be put into the DNR-.and the DNR can then disperse the monies
30 through the Division of Waters. Ranallo explained that the DNR has statutory criteria for flood
31 money. The City Manager and Peter Willenbring made the same presentation to representatives
32 of the DNR that was made in January. After the presentation, the representatives stated the
33 presentation looked good and they would give it consideration. However, the City will still have
34 to meet the criteria.
35 Mayor Ranallo noted that any money that has been spent to this point on the water issue will not
36 be included in the match money of the grant. Once the City is approved for the grant, it can start
37 allocating funds for the match. Also any money received from FEMA or grants from other
38 agencies cannot be included as match money.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
February 10, 1998
Page 4
1 D. City Manager.
2 Mornson reported that Bill Weber of BRW will be present at the March 10, 1998 Council
3 meeting to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update.
4 Mornson reported he met with Warren Rolek, School Superintendent to discuss issues and
5 concerns they had with the School Board in the joint meeting. One of the things Mornson did
6 prior to the meeting was call various research firms and the League of Minnesota Cities. He
7 discovered there is only one research firm to perform this type of survey and that firm is
8 Decision Resources. They are preparing a proposal based on the City and the school district, as
9 well as the part of the school district which is located in the City of New Brighton: It was their
10 opinion that 400 was accurate sample with a 5% margin of error.
11 Mornson reported that one company had made a presentation at the Work Session for technical
12 upgrade on the computer system. The other two companies under consideration will make
13 presentations at the February 24 and March 10, 1998 Council meetings.
14 Mornson reported there are presently two development opportunities being discussed with City
15 staff; the potential expansion of a Church and an industry in the Industrial Park is considering
16 expansion.
17 Mornson reported the deadline for the five homeowners to apply for City purchase of their
18 homes is February 18, 1998. To date, Staff has received a response from only,one homeowner.
19 After responses have been received from the homeowners, the City may make counteroffers.
20 Mornson noted that public hearings will be required for this and other water issues because
21 money is being spent from the storm water funds.
22 Sue Kozarek, 4029 Shamrock Drive, Chairman of the Flood Task Force, asked if the increase in
23 the Storm Water Fee had been approved.
24 Mayor Ranallo stated the 31 reading and adoption of the increase will be held this evening.
25 Ms. Kozarek stated that based on the comments with regard_to the DNR matching of funds, it
26 would behoove the City to increase the Fee. She noted there is residential opposition to the
27 increase but also noted that almost 50%.of the residents have cable television at a cost of$30 per
28 month.
29 Ms. Kozarek also reported that her car was broken into in their driveway on January 19, 1998.
30 The St. Anthony Police Department called her home when they noticed something suspicious.
31 She thanked the St: Anthony Police Department and stated it was nice to know the residents had
32 such good protection.
33 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
34 A. 1998 Street Improvements (Resolution 98-025).
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
February 10, 1998
Page 5
1 Mayor Ranallo declared the public hearing open at 7:23 P.M.
2 Bob Moberg, RCM explained that the total cost of the 1998 Street Improvement Project is
3 $700,265.17. The construction costs are $533,674.45 and the engineering and administrative
4 costs are $166,590.72. 65%of the total cost is attributable to the street construction, 25-30%to
5 the water main costs and the remainder to the sanitary storm sewer.
6 The City will pay 65% of all costs associated with the street construction. The remaining 35%
7 will be assessed to the affected homeowners. The assessment for street construction will be
8 $31.18 per lineal foot of frontage. This is $3 less than was estimated last fall at the
9 neighborhood meetings for this project. City policy is to assess the water main construction at a
16 flat fee of$400 per connection. The overall cost of the water main installation will be $191,000.
11 The 60 residents affected will be assessed $24,000 and the City will pay the remainder.
12 Of the total projects cost of$700,000, $181,000 will be assessed to property owners and the City
13 will finance the remaining $520,000 through the bonding program.
14 The anticipated schedule of the project is very similar to that of the 1997 Project on 35'Avenue
15 and Roosevelt. In that project, construction started on May 20 and between July 10 and 15 all
16 the utility work was completed and the streets were,repaved. Between July 15 and September ,l
17 the restoration work was completed.
18 Mr. Moberg displayed a copy of a bulletin which RCM will distribute door-to-door during the
19 construction process. This bulletin will include updates and provide telephone numbers of
20 primary contacts for the project.
21 Ms. Kozarek asked if RCM was coordinating this project with WSB. She questioned if this
22 project was consistent with the recommendations of the Flood Task Force.
23 Mr. Moberg stated this street reconstruction project was essentially identified at about the same
24 time that the Storm Water Task Force was first forming and has proceeded somewhat
25 independently. The storm water improvements included in this project will only replace existing
26 facilities. It is expected that projects after the 1998 Project will be coordinated with WSB.
27 Ms. Kozarek suggested it would make sense economically to coordinate WSB and RCM and to
28 reassess what is being done with the storm sewer improvements.
29 Mornson stated the two firms are coordinating. WSB's report has been submitted to RCM. In
30 this case,the project was started last June. WSB did not suggest any work be done in this
31 specific project area.
32 Cavanaugh stated it was his understanding that next year's street project will be looked at in
33 relation to the WSB report.
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1 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to close the public hearing at 7:39-P.M.
2 Motion by Marks, second by Cavanaugh to approve Resolution 98-025, ordering improvements.
3 Motion carried unanimously.
4 B. Assessments for 1998 Street Improvements (Resolution 98-026).
5 Motion by Cavanaugh, second by Marks to.approve Resolution 98-026, adopting and confirming
6 assessments for various public improvements.
7 Motion carried unanimously.
8 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
9 A. Resolution 98-027, re: Award Construction Bid for 1998 Street Improvements.
10 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve Resolution 98-027, awarding a bid for 1998
11 Street and Water Main Improvements to Forest Lake Contracting in the amount of$533,674.45.
12 Mayor Ranallo asked if due diligence had been taken in checking the reputation of Forest Lake
13 Contracting's work.
14 Mr. Moberg stated he had shared the concern of Staff in regard to the proposed contractor. The
15 contractor was researched and received a number of references from Ramsey County, Anoka
16 County, and the Cities of Shoreview and White Bear Lake. Similar work was performed for
17 these counties and cities and the contractor received high recommendations.
18 Motion carried unanimously.
19 B. Resolution 98-028, re: Call for Sale of Bonds for 1998 Street Improvements.
20, Bob Thistle, Springsted Inc., stated he was present this evening to ask the Council to give his
21 firm authorization to.proceed.with the preparation of docu ments to compete for the bond sale one
22 month from tonight. After receiving authorization, Springsted will work with Dorsey & Whitney
23 to prepare the necessary documents. Springsted will take bids on the day of the authorized sale
24 and will present the tabulated bid sheet to the Council that evening with the recommendation of
25 the lowest bid at that time. This will be a 10-year finance with the option to call the bond in the
26 6' or 7"year. The projected interest rate is 4.72%. The interest rate charged on the bonds is 2%
27 which is used to cover administrative costs.
28 Marks noted that on page,3 of Springsted recommendations, it states that special assessments are
29 $253,750. Total assessments for this project will only be $181,000.
30 Mr. Thistle noted this error in the document and stated it would be recalculated and corrected.
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1 Motion by Thuesen, second by Marks to approve Resolution 98-028, calling for the sale of
2 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1998A.
3 Motion carried unanimously.
4 C. Approve Agreement for Additional Services for 1998 Street Improvements.
5 Momson explained that RCM has provided an additional $6,300 of engineering services above
6 and beyond what was anticipated when the contract was first signed on June 1, 1997. They
7 performed additional surveying and soil boring due to a unique situation which came along in the
8 project.
9 Motion by Marks, second by Cavanaugh to approve an agreement4 for additional services by
10 RCM in the amount of$6,300 for 1998 Street Improvements.
11 Motion carried unanimously.
12 Cavanaugh asked if the properties were assessed before or after the street project began.
13 Momson explained that the assessments are payable in 1999. A formal letter describing the .
14 options for payment will be mailed to affected property owners at the end of March 1998.
15 D. Approve Final Plat for 3301 Stinson Boulevard(Chazin Homes).
16 Alan Chazin displayed a landscape plan and final plat for this project. He reported that the
17 development agreement has been signed.
18 Cavanaugh asked the sale price of the units and the square footage.
19 Mr. Chazin stated the units will sell for approximately $175,000 and have a square footage of
20 1,550.
21 Thuesen noted that the surrounding properties are valued significantly lower and asked Mr.
22 Chazin if he foresaw a problem with this.
23 Mr. Chazin stated this is quite typical with in-fill housing but if the units are good quality, the
24 community is strong and there is a market for the units,there should not be a problem.
25 City Attorney reported that Attorney William Soth had reviewed and approved the final plat.
26 Cavanaugh questioned water retention on the site.
27 Mr. Chazin stated that most of the water would run to Stinson'Boulevard. There is also a storm
28 drain on the southeast corner of the site.
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1 Motion by,Thuesen, second by Marks to approve the final plat for 3301 Stinson.Boulevard
2 (Chazin Homes).
3 Motion carried unanimously.
4 E. Resolution 98-,023, re: Grant Agreement Relating to Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
5 Fundinia for Flood Assistance.
6 Momson reported this is an agreement for the $150,000 which was actually received in 1997.
7 This will set in place all the City requirements to receive the funds.
8 Motion by Marks, second by Cavanaugh to approve Resolution 98-023, approving a grant
9 agreement relating to funding under the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Community
10 Rehabilitation Fund Program and authorizing execution of the agreement by the Mayor and City
11 Manager.
12 Motion carried unanimously.
13 F. Ordinance 1998-005, re: Water Rates ( 1" Reading).
14 Mornson reported water rates will increase by $.06, from $.94 to $1 per cubic foot. An average
15 bill of 2400 cubic feet will increase from $22.56.per quarter to'$24 per quarter.
16 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve the 1 s`reading of Ordinance 1998-005, relating
17 to water rate, amending Section 610.02 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of Ordinances.
18 Motion carried unanimously.
19
20 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
21 A. Ordinance.1998-001, re: Storm Water Facility Rates ( 3rd Reading_l.
22 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve the 3rd reading of and adopt Ordinance 1998-
23 001, relating to storm water facility rates, amending Section 625.01 of the 1993 St. Anthony
24 Code of Ordinances.
25 Voting on the motion: Cavanaugh, Marks, Thuesen voted aye. Ranallo voted naye.
26 Motion carried.
27 B. Ordinance 1998-002, re: Sump Pumps 3rd Reading).
28 Motion by Cavanaugh, second by Thuesen to approve the 3`d reading of and adopt Ordinance
29 1998-002,prohibiting discharges into the Sanitary Sewer System; amending Chapter 13, Section
30 1335.15, Subd. 8, of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of Ordinances.
31 Motion carried unanimously.
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1 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
2 Motion by Marks,-second by Thuesen to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 P.M.
3 Motion carried unanimously.
4
5 Respectfully submitted,
6 Lorri Kopischke
7 Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
8
9 Mayor
10 ATTEST:
11 City Clerk
1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2
3 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
4 FEBRUARY 24, 1998
5
6
7
8 I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
9 The meeting was called to order at 7:02 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor
10 Ranallo.
11
12 II. ROLL CALL.
13 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Faust, Cavanaugh, and Thuesen.
14 Also Present: City Manager Mike Mornson.
15 Councilmembers Absent: None.
16
17 III. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 24, 1998 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
18 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the February 24, 1998 Regular Council Meeting
19 Agenda with the following change:
20
21 Under VII. Reports add, B.1. Legislative Update
22
23 Motion carried unanimously.
24
25 IV. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 10, 1998 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
26 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve the February 10, 1998 Regular Council
27 Meeting Minutes as presented.
28
29 Voting on the motion: Ranallo, Marks, Cavanaugh, Thuesen voted aye. Faust abstained.
30
31 Motion carried.
32
33 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
34 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the following licenses:
35
36 General Contractors License:
37 Sign Solutions, Robbinsdale, MN/working at 2400 - 37`h Avenue NE
38 Arbor/Design Tree Service/Brooklyn Center, MN/no job yet
39 Heating Contractors License:
40 Apollo Heating &Vent Corp., Oakdale, MN/working at 2911 Rankin Road
41 American Burner Service Inc., St. Paul, MN/working at 3637 Roosevelt Street
42
43 Motion carried unanimously.
44
45
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1
2 Motion by Thuesen, second by Faust to approve the following permit:
3
4 Temporary 3.2 Beer Park Permit:
5 Central Park, June 6, 1998/Robertson Family Picnic
6
7 Voting on the motion: Ranallo, Faust, Cavanaugh, Thuesen voted aye. Marks voted naye.
8
9
10 Motion carried.
I1
12 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
13 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve the following claims:
14
15 A. Street Improvement Projects:
16 1. Rieke Carroll Muller Associates:
17 a. In the amount of$6,318.61 for professional services rendered from
18 December 28, 1997 to January 31, 1998 for 1998 Street Improvements
19 Design/Bidding.
20 2. In the amount of$663.77 for professional services rendered from
21 December 28, 1997 to January 31, 1998 for 33`d Avenue design.
22 B. Water Management:
23 1. WSB &Associates, Inc.:
24 1. In the amount of$100.50 for professional services rendered January 1
25 through January 31, 1998 for Water Resources Management Plan.
26 2. In the amount of$5,944.50 for professional services rendered January 1
27 through January 31, 1998 for Storm Drainage Task Force.
28 3. In the amount of$674.50 for professional services rendered January 1
29 through January 31, 1998 for Flood Problem Area Analysis.
30 3. Legal - Prosecutions:
31 1. Foster, Wentzell, Hedback& Brever in the amount of$3,000.00 for legal services
32 rendered the-month of February 1998.
33 D. 2 pages of Verified Claims as presented by.the Finance Director.
34
35 Motion carried unanimously.
36
37 VII. REPORTS.
38 A. Planniniz Commission- February 17, 1998.
39 1. U.S. West; for 2801 - 37" Avenue NE, Request for a Conditional Use Permit.
40 Mayor Ranallo reported Planning Commissioner Delmonico was unable to be present this
41 evening to provide a report. Ranallo also noted that there was no one present to represent U.S.
42 West.
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1 Mornson stated that the Planning Commission determined that the proposal meets the three
2 specific requirements of a conditional permit as follows: 1. This use is an allowed conditional
3 use for this zoning district under City Code Section 1160.06, Subd. 2.; 2. The proposed antenna
4 will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in
5 the vicinity or injurious to property values or improvements to the vicinity.; 3. The proposed
6 antenna is necessary or desirable at the above location to provide a service or a facility which is
7 in the interest of public convenience and will contribute to the general welfare of the
8 neighborhood or community and provide more service to St. Anthony and surrounding
9 communities. Mornson noted that the Council could table this request and refer it back to the
10 Planning Commission as a representative had not been present at either meeting.
11
12 Cavanaugh noted a resident had spoken against the proposal at the Planning Commission
13 meeting.
14.
15 Mayor Ranallo asked if the antenna would interfere with other communications.
16
17 Marks stated that U.S. West claims that it will not interfere. He noted it is a low power
18 frequency of only 40 watts.
19
20 Motion by Cavanaugh, second by Marks to table the request for a conditional use permit for U.S.
21 West; for 2801 - 37`h Avenue NE, as a representative had not been present at the Planning
22 Commission or the City Council meeting.
23
24 Motion carried unanimously.
25
26 B. Review Proposal from GE Capital Consulting for Information.
27 Thomas Hielsberg, Director of Enterprise Architecture Practice, GE Capital Consulting (GECC),
28 explained that GECC is a professional technical consulting company and a subsidiary of General
29 Electric. He stated he was present this evening to communicate his company's commitment to
30 the City of St. Anthony. Their goal is to provide a network and technical infrastructure to the
31 City that will improve communication and productivity within the department, employees,
32 businesses and residents. He asked Councilmembers to review the proposal and availed himself.
33 to any questions.
34
35 Thuesen asked what was meant by"Develop Future and Transitional Network Infrastructure
36 Models".
37
38 Mr. Hielsberg explained his company would first determine the City's objectives and then
39 determine their current capabilities. Based on this information, they would then provide a design
40 to accomplish the objectives.
41
42 Marks noted the City would need some guidance in terms of use of the computers and
43 networking. He asked if GECC had worked with other cities or units of governments.
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2 Mr. Hielsberg stated GECC would talk with other cities and apply that information to the needs
3 of St. Anthony. GECC would like to turn St. Anthony into a good example of what can be done
4 based on the City's objectives.
5
6 Mayor Ranallo asked if GECC had worked with any cities the size of St. Anthony.
7
8 Mr. Hielsberg stated he personally had not but his organization had. He noted the list of
9 references included in the proposal.
10 Cavanaugh asked how;much focus was placed on productivity improvement. He also asked if
11 the whole environment was taken into account.
12
13 Mr. Hielsberg noted that increased technology should increase productivity. He stated his
14 organization has the capacity to look at the City as a whole and make recommendations on that
15 basis.
16
17 Cavanaugh asked if GECC would offer assistance with a web page.
18
19 Mr. Hielsberg stated his company has a whole practice area, which focuses on that technology.
20 A web page can open up the communication between the City and the residents and businesses.
21
22 Marks asked if GECC had partnerships with network providers or software houses.
23
24 Mr. Hielsberg stated GECC is primarily a consulting company. There is a sister company within
25 General Electric that does provide hardware and software. GECC however, as an independent
26 consulting company, is vendor-independent. They strive to determine the right product to
27 provide the solution and their strong partnership with their sister company will not dictate their
28 solution.
29
30 1. Legislative Report.
31 Mayor Ranallo reported that early Friday, February 20, 1998, he, Councilmembers Faust and
32 Cavanaugh, City Manager, a representative of WSB, and Senator Marty testified before the
33 Senate,Environmental and Budget Division at the Legislature. They made a presentation to the
34 Committee and Chairman Senator Morse was there. Later that day, they visited Representative
35 McGuire's office and explained the City's situation. As a result of Faust's contact,they were
36 able to meet with Winter's assistant and explain the City's situation. Morrison has since faxed a
37 letter to Winter's office.
38
39 Mayor Ranallo reported meetings were held today with Representative Kalis who is Chairman of
40 the Environmental and Natural Resources Bonding Bill which is in the House. The City's
41 position was stated well and was well received. The City's position was heard again at the
42 Senate late last evening. The Senate is looking at approving $34 million. The House is looking
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1 at approving $28 million. If the City of St. Anthony does not receive all of the monies requested,
2 they can request funds again next year and the following year.
3
'4 Morrison reported the City did make an impact on February 20 and is continuing to make a lot of
5 progress. The City of St. Anthony has been placed fourth on the DNR Flood Damage
6 Reduction-Bonding list prepared by Kent Lokkesmoe of the Division of Water. Morrison noted a
7 list of representatives in surrounding districts and their telephone numbers and asked that
8 Councilmembers periodically call them to solicit their support.
9
10 Faust noted there is still a long way to go. He is however, confident and encouraged and feels
11 that the City has a lot of good people working for them. He noted the City's presentation is
12 honest and forthright and shows that the City is willing to work on the problem yet cannot do it
13 alone.
14
15 Cavanaugh stated he had been under the impression that the City of St. Anthony was below the
16 DNR threshold for the Senate funding and was not included on the list for House funding.
17
18 Morrison stated the DNR has viewed the City's presentation and stated that they fit very well
19 within DNR guidelines. The City is included on Kent Lokkesmoe's list. Morrison reported the
20 City had been assured by a representative of the House and the Chairman of the Bond that this
21 issue will be resolved by the Conference Committee.
22
23 Cavanaugh asked when this issue would be voted on.
24
25 Morrison stated this issue should be resolved by the end of the Session. He noted the City has
26 received an immense amount of support from the League of Minnesota Cities and the
27 Association of Metropolitan Municipalities.
28
29 The Council noted that Scott Hoelscher, Site Administrator for U.S. West Wireless had arrived at
30 the meeting.
31
32 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to remove from the table the request for a conditional use
33 permit for U.S. West, for 2801 - 37`h Avenue NE, for discussion.
34
35 Motion carried unanimously.
36
37 Scott Hoelscher, Site Administrator for U.S. West Wireless,'apologized for being late.
38
39 Mayor Ranallo asked if the antenna would cause frequency interference with other
40 communications.
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1 Mr. Hoelscher noted that all frequencies are controlled by the Federal Communications
2 Commission. This system operates on an 1800 megahertz high frequency signal and it is
3 impossible for it to interfere with other communications.
4
5 Cavanaugh asked if U.S. West was planning to install other antennas in the City of St. Anthony.
6
7 Mr. Hoelscher stated this is the only site anticipated to be needed in the City. These antennas
8 generally need to be situated one mile apart within City limits.
9
10 Cavanaugh asked Mr. Hoelscher if he was involved with the site selection and if the antenna
11 could be moved further east in the right-of-way into a more commercial area.
12
13 Mr. Hoelscher stated he was involved in the lease negotiations with the landlord. He noted the
14 proposed location is a heavily industrialized area near the railroad tracks and the property owner
15 Ken Solie is interested in leasing the land. The antenna will be mainly screened with trees and
16 vegetation but will be visible from 37'Avenue as you drive by the site. He noted the Apache
17 Medical Building had been considered but did not provide the coverage needed.
18
19 Cavanaugh noted the proposed location is a low spot in the area.
20
21 Mr. Hoelscher agreed that this is a low point and explained that PCS antennas do not need to be
22 located at the highest point.
23
24 Motion by Cavanaugh, second by Marks to approve the request for a conditional use permit for
25 U.S. West, for 2801 - 37' Avenue NE, based on the recommendations of the Planning
26 Commission.
27
28 Motion carried unanimously.
29
30 C. Councilmembers.
31 Thuesen reported his attendance last week at a Land Use Planning Workshop. The Workshop
32 dealt with a number of land use issues. He stated the workshop was generally designed for
33 people on the Planning Commission,however, since'he has never been a member of the Planning
34 Commission, he found it to be very helpful.
35
36 Thuesen reported his attendance at the recent Parks Task Force meeting. He noted that some of
37 the members still seem to be struggling with some issues and it bogged down the meeting a bit.
38 The Task Force discussed financial strategies and the selection and evaluation of equipment for
39 the tot lot. The Parks Task Force plans to address the Council at their April 28, 1998 meeting.
40
41 Faust stated he believed that the City will prevail and obtain funding for the water issue if they
42 continue and are vigilant with making contacts.
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1 Marks reported it was clear at the recent Parks Task Force meeting that there are a number of
2 unresolved issues. He noted the Task Force has not been able to view the parks and that more
3 progress will be made in the spring of the year.
4
5 Marks reported the Sister City Committee continues to work on the visit of the people from
6 Finland. They visitors will participate in a concert at City Hall on the evening of April 24 with a
7 formal City recognition of them at that time. He stated it would be helpful if the entire Council
8 could be in attendance. The Finnish Band will also be giving concerts at the Landmark Center,
9 the high school and Wilshire Park. He noted there are volunteers for the home stays and the
10 'dinner on Sunday and asked anyone else who is willing to volunteer to contact City Hall. A
11 schedule will be distributed when completed.
12
13 Cavanaugh reported his attendance at a workshop at the Annual Planning Institute. He stated he
14 had come away with a different sense of the Planning Commission's role than he sometimes
15 senses in the City of St. Anthony. In the models presented, the Planning Commission had more
16 of an activist role in the City.
17 .
18 Cavanaugh asked that the recognition event for volunteers by placed on the next work session
19 agenda.
20
21 Cavanaugh reported that Village Fest is very much behind'schedule. Some of the subcommittees
22 are having to go ahead with certain phases of the planning even before an initial planning
23 meeting has been held. He suggested that the City become more involved with the
24 administration portion of Village Fest.
25
26 Mayor Ranallo noted that he had offered Cavanaugh his help but has heard nothing since. He
27 stated that in the past, the Council has called the meeting themselves.
28
29 Cavanaugh stated he will make another round of telephone calls and talk to Bob Foster and Sue
30 Johnson.
31
32 Thuesen reported he had received a telephone call from a person who had volunteered with the
33 Castle Heights Park in Columbia Heights. That park was put together solely by volunteers and
34 he stated he was very impressed with the efforts of the volunteers and fund-raising. He will be
35 obtaining a packet of information in regard to the architectural firm of that park and will provide
36 it to the Parks Task Force.
37
38 D. Manor.
39 Mayor Ranallo suggested City Manager contact Warren Rolek, Superintendent of Schools,to ask
40 is there are any students who are interested in government and would like to volunteer as a clerk
41 in the Council Chambers.
42
43 E. City Manager.
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1 Mornson reported the volunteer dinner will be on the March work session agenda. A list of
2 volunteers will be provided for Council review.
3
4 Mayor Ranallo asked if City Manager could also provide a list of those who attended the event
5 last year.
6
7 Mornson noted the March work session will be held on March 4, 1998 due to the precinct
8 caucuses. A Joint Meeting will be held with the Planning Commission from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M.
9 WSB will provide a proposal of how the parks and the area of the proposed removal of five
10 homes will look after development of the flood protection. The Parks and Storm Water Task
11 Forces and the Planning Commission have been invited to attend the work session.
12
13 Mornson reported that the Parks Task Force has meetings scheduled for March 16, April 20 and
14 April 27, 1998 and plan to make a presentation to the Council at their April 28, 1998 meeting.
15 One potential issue is the recommendation of a Park Commission, which may include some of
16 the members of the Parks Task Force. The Parks Task Force may not be able to accomplish all
17 the items, which they originally set out to accomplish.
18
19 Mornson reported the Storm Water Task Force has recessed until May 6, 1998. This was done to
20 allow the City time to determine what funding will be available.
21
22 Mornson reported February 18, 1998 was the deadline for the five homeowners to respond to the
23 City and a response has been received from them all. All five are interested in selling their
24 homes but none are interested in the sale price offered by the City. They are asking that the City
25 hire an appraiser and some are asking for two appraisals. Mornson noted the City has received
26 $150,000 from the Minnesota Funding Agency and FEMA has approved $700,000. Both of the
27 agencies feel that an appraisal is a good idea and will pay for one appraisal. FEMA will not pay
28 for the appraisal until after approval of the funds and the City may not be able to be reimbursed
29 through grant money.
30
31 Faust noted that most people typically do want two appraisals. He stated he was not opposed to
32 two appraisals but felt the City should wait until they receive the grant money so that they could
33 recoup the costs.
34
35 Cavanaugh recommended that the appraisals be done now. This is a fundamental part of the
36 process, which will have to be completed whether or not the City obtains any funding. This is a
37 core piece of information that the City needs to keep the process moving.
38
39 Thuesen questioned if one appraisal should be performed now and one after funding becomes
40 available.
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1 Mornson reported that FEMA will only pay for and defend the first appraisal. He noted the City
2 does have the $150,000 and could purchase one home. He suggested the appraisals be done for
3 that home now.
4
5 Mayor Ranallo suggested that two appraisals be done on the Lockrem home as no one is
6 currently living there. The City could then look at purchasing that home.
7
8 Marks stated he believed that obtaining appraisals on all five homes was a legitimate way to keep
9 moving forward and making progress. If the City does not receive funding, they will at least
10 know what is needed and what they need to work toward.
11
12 Thuesen stated he agreed at all five homes should be appraised at this time.
13
14 There was Council direction for City Manager to send RFPs to some appraisal firms and report
15 back to the Council.
16
17 Morrison reported the audit is underway. The audit will be presented at the May work session
18 and formally adopted in May. The Board of Review will be held on April 7. Carrie Luther, the
19 Hennepin County Appraiser, will present the sales ratio at the March 10, 1998 Council meeting.
20
21 Morrison reported the employee recognition lunch will be held on March 12, 1998.
22
23 Morrison reported two St. Anthony Police Officers were named as Officer of the Year by the
24 Minneapolis Builders Exchange Business Association and will be honored at a dinner at a
25 restaurant in Minneapolis.
26
27 The Spring Clean Up Date has been scheduled for May 2, 1998. Jay Hartman will coordinate
28 this event and Kim Moore-Sykes will provide administrative support. Morrison asked who
29 would be willing to represent the Council.
30
31 Faust stated he would be happy to represent the Council at this event. He stated this event is fun
32 and very rewarding.
33
34 Cavanaugh stated he would also be willing to help.
35
36 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None.
37
38 IX, NEW BUSINESS.
39 A. Resolution 98-029,re: Award Bid for Street Improvements on 33`d Avenue NE.
40 Cavanaugh stated it was his understanding that the Street Improvement Project for 1999 would
41 be coordinated with WSB.
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1 Morrison reported the Public Works Department has a rating of the streets. Mr. Moberg will
2 study the rating and then attend a work session to give his opinion as to the location of the next
3 project: In the past,the City has tried to complete the projects in sections so there would be
4 consistency. The WSB Report may change this process.
5
6 Bob Moberg, RCM, explained that the 1998 Street Improvement Project was started before the
7 Storm Water Task Force was initiated. The City now has a document that can aid in the
8 coordination of the storm water improvements and the street improvements.
9
10 Mr. Moberg explained that the storm water management portion of the street improvements
11 includes replacement of the existing infrastructure and due to the heavy clay soil also may
12 include installation of drain tile three feet below the street. This helps to get the water out of the
13 roadway and improves the response of the roadway to the thaw-freeze cycle. Mr. Moberg
14 explained that the existing concrete infrastructure was installed in the roadways 40 to 50 years
15 ago and his company believes it is more cost efficient to replace it during road reconstruction
16 than to wait for it to break.
17
18 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve Resolution 98-029, awarding a bid for concrete
19 pavement rehabilitation and sidewalk construction for.3Yd Avenue NE to Progressive
20 Contractors, Inc. in the amount of$322,332.90.
21
22 Motion carried unanimously.
23
24 B. Resolution 98-030, re: St. Anthony Boulevard Sidewalk Improvements.
25 Morrison reported a request was made last summer by Dennis Cavanaugh, as a resident, to
26 improve the sidewalks on St. Anthony Boulevard because asphalt had been placed over concrete.
27 The policy at that time was to assess property owners for 100%of the cost even though this is a
28 MSA road. MNDOT has since changed their policy and will pay for the reconstruction of
29 sidewalks on an MSA road. The sidewalk is in need of reconstruction. He asked if the Council
30 would like to perform the reconstruction at this time.
31
32 Faust asked why this sidewalk was being repaired. He asked if the City had a sidewalk
33 restoration plan.
34
35 Marks stated he thought the City did have a sidewalk plan. He noted that the City does not have
36 enough sidewalks and should install them whenever possible.
37
38 Faust stated he was not against the installation of sidewalks but wanted to be sure that this
39 sidewalk was the highest priority.
40
41 Cavanaugh stated this restoration has been deferred for a long time.
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1 Mr. Moberg stated this funding is limited to sidewalks on an MSA road. This would include the
2 sidewalk on 37t' Avenue between Stinson Boulevard and Silver Lake Road and the small portion
3 along the City and school property on 33`d Avenue. 29`h Avenue and.Silver Lane do not have a
4 sidewalk.
5
6 There was Council direction to City Manager to perform a study and provide a report of the
7 MSA sidewalks and which need to be replaced.
8
9 Morrison noted there are upcoming needs for the MSA funding including reconstruction of a
10 portion of Silver Lake Road in the next two years.
11
12 Motion by Faust, second by Thuesen to table consideration of Resolution 98-031, approving a
13 proposal for engineering services relating to St. Anthony Boulevard sidewalk improvements.
14
15 Motion carried unanimously.
16
17 Morrison asked if this delay would affect the project.
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19 Mr. Moberg stated this is not a complicated project. The only storm sewer which may need to be
20 installed is pipe with bulkheads at each end.
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22 Marks asked the cost of the project.
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24 Mr. Moberg stated the project will cost$125,000 to $150,000. It will depend on the time of year
25 the project is bid. The sidewalk is 6 feet wide and 2,500 feet long.
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27 C. Discuss Process for Painting the Water Tower.
28 Mr. Moberg explained that RCM would like authorization to prepare a report that determines the
29 extent of the repairs needed. The water tower was constructed in 1953 and repainted in 1971 and
30 1983. Whether a repainting or more work is necessary will be identified in the study. The inside
31 of the tower may need to be stripped and the tower may currently be painted with lead or
32 chromium paint.
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34 Morrison noted the Council had discussed this issue 18 months ago. The Parks Task Force is
35 talking of putting a park in this area and the water tower still has the old logo.
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37 Thuesen asked at what point the City would have to deal with the lead paint issue.
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39 Mr. Moberg explained that the expected life of a water tower is 50 years. However, a water
40 tower can last 75 years with the proper maintenance. RCM's experience has been that when a
41 water tower gets to the point of needing to be stripped,the cost is often comparable to that of
42 replacement.
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1 Faust questioned the replacement cost of a water tower.
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3 Mr. Moberg stated replacement cost is $300,000 to $400,000. Repainting and rehabilitation of a
4 tower is between$50,000 and$100,000. Mr. Moberg explained that as part of the restoration
5 process he would like the City to be involved in the color selection. The water tower is a visible
6 landmark.
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8 Motion by Thuesen, second by Cavanaugh to authorize RCM to provide an engineeri ng report in
9 regard to the restoration of the City's water tower in the amount of$4,800.
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11 Motion carried unanimously.
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13 D. Resolution 98-030, re: Sump Pump Inspection Services.
14 Motion by Cavanaugh, second by Marks to approve Resolution 98-030, approving WSB &
15 Associates, Inc. to perform sump pump inspection services.
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17 Motion carried unanimously.
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19 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
20 Ordinance 1998-005, re: Water Rates ( 2nd Reading
21 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the 2nd reading of Ordinance 1998-05, relating to
22 water rate, amending Section 610.02 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of Ordinances.
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24 Cavanaugh asked how the City of St. Anthony water rates compared to those of other
25 communities.
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27 Mornson stated he would check with the Finance Director.
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29 Motion carried unanimously.
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31 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
32 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 P.M:
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34 Motion carried unanimously.
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37 Respectfully submitted,
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39 Lorri Kopischke
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