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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
OCTOBER 15, 1991
7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL TO ORDER.
• II. ROLL CALL.
III. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 17, 1991 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES.
IV. DESIGNATE COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE OCTOBER 22, 1991
COUNCIL MEETING.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE.
VI. REVIEW OF PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE.
VII. ADJOURNMENT.
1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
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5 SEPTEMBER 17 , 1991
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8 1 . CALL TO ORDER
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10 The meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 p.m. by Chairman
11 Madden who led the Pledge of Allegiance. -
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13 2 . ROLL CALL
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15 Present : Franzese, Gondorchin, Murphy, Werenicz,
16 Brownell and Madden
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18 Absent : Faust
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20 Staff Present : City Manager Burt and Management Assistant
21 Urbia
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23 3 . APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF AUGUST 20, 1991
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25 Motion by Brownell , second by Franzese to approve the minutes
.26 of the August 20 , 1991 Planning Commission meeting with the
2277 following corrections :
�9 page 2 , line 49 : change the verb "were" to "was"
30 page 7 , line 25 : delete "rewrote" and replace with "reworked"
31 page 8 , line 24 : delete "has been" and replace with "will be"
32 page 9, line 12 : delete "Road"
33 page 9, line 52 : should read, "of Stinson Boulevard and Silver
34 Lake Road on 37th Avenue was an"
35 page 10 , line 30 : insert between "ambiance" and "that" "due to
36 special unique demographic composition"
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38 Motion carried unanimously
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41 4 . DESIGNATION OF COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO OCTOBER 8 , 1991
42 COUNCIL MEETING
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44 Commissioner Werenicz will represent the Planning CoTnmission
45 at the October 8 , 1991 Council Meeting.
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47 5. PUBLIC HEARING
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49 A. Garret Preussner - Setback Variance Request for 2917 31st
50 Avenue
51 The applicant , Garret Preussner, is requesting a variance of
52 13 feet , 3 inches to allow for front yard setback of forty
feet (ordinance requires a minimum of thirty feet or equal to
the average of the adjacent property) for the construction of
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6 an addition to the existing single family dwelling at 2917
7 31st Avenue.
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9 Chairman Madden reviewed the process for considering this
10 request .
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12 It was noted that the forty yard setback for the existing
13 structure is allowed as it has been "grandfathered in. "
14 However , the proposed addition is subject to the provisions of
15 the ordinance, which would require a fifty-three foot , three
16 inch front yard setback (as adjoining property is the average
17 of fifty feet and 56 . 5 feet ) or a variance request .
18
19 Urbia distributed copies of the blueprint of the addition for
20 the Commission members ' perusal . He noted that there have been
21 no corrections nor additions to the plan and that there are no
22 changes to the plans which were included in the agenda packet
23 regarding footage. It was noted that there are minor changes
24 to the windows in the addition.
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26 Urbia advised the Commission that the addition had been
27 considered for the back as requested by staff . The property •
28 owner stated that it would be difficult , if not impossible, to
29 construct the addition onto the back of the structure and that
30 the neighbors ' lots are built up and drain into his backyard,
31 therefore, an addition would interfere with proper drainage.
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33 It was stated that staff did not view the property after a
34 heavy rainfall but were dependent on the property owner' s
35 statement that an addition onto the back would interfere with
36 proper drainage.
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38 The City Manager advised that to place the addition on the
39 back of the structure would be more costly and considerable
40 additional work. He noted also that the proposed bay window
41 would extend out from the house and may need a variance.
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43 Murphy inquired if any information has been gotten regarding
44 the topography in the area. The City Manager responded that
45 the topographical study has not been completed by Barr
46 Engineering at this time but it will be soon.
47
48 The City Manager observed that this is the oldest home on the
49 block. . Franzese stated that this situation is just the
50 opposite of' what is usually found, that being that the oldest
51 home is located farther back on the lot than any of the others
52 in the area.
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6 Gondorchin inquired if the property -owner plans to reside all
7 of the house as well as the addition. The City Manager
8 responded that it is the intention of the property owner to
9 reside the front of the home and the addition and to reside
10 the west or the old portion of the house, which is the north
11 side, at a later date. A neighbor had requested that it all be
12 resided at the time the addition was put on. The property
13 owner had indicated to staff it would be too costly at this
14 time to reside all of the structure.
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16 Brownell , quoting from Section 1655 . 03A of the ordinance,
17 noted that allowance for the project to within three feet into
18 the yard was acceptable so long as it does not project further
19 than three feet from the property line. The City Manager
20 mentioned this is not law yet and that the old ordinance must
21 be followed until the new ordinance has been approved.
22 Franzese recalled a situation similar to . this one where the
23 matter of encroachment was not clear.
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25 The Public Hearing was opened at 7 : 48 p.m.
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Preussner advised the Planning Commission it is his intention
to put this addition on to make it a more family-oriented
29 home. He wants the addition with the windows and the siding to
30 make the house conform more to the neighborhood. He noted that
31 his backyard is very wet after a heavy rain and the only
32 appropriate place for the addition is on the side of the
33 house. His associate' stated that it is their goal to reside
34 the entire structure.
35
36 The City Manager had reviewed the Building Code and it stated
37 that a bay window is permitted if it does not extend more, than
38 three feet . Preussner ' s window will extend two feet from the
39 house so a variance is not necessary.
40
41 Anthony Dady has lived at his home at 2900 31st Avenue for
42 thirty years and stated that putting the addition on the back
43 of the home would be a mistake because of the drainage
44 problems . He noted that the previous owner has continual water
45 problems and had run a sump pump constantly. He felt that the
46 other homes which were built around this one were the cause of
47 the water drainage problems. He does not object to the
48 addition nor to its placement on the side of the home.
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50 Roman Rossa, 2915 31st Avenue, stated he and his wife have no
51 objections to the project . He inquired as to the intended
2 extension of the bay window. Werenicz advised it will extend
two feet to the south. Mrs . Rossa noted that all of the
4 surrounding properties go downhill to that of Preussner and
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6- that all of the water from surrounding properties is deposited
7 in his backyard. She felt the drain tile which was installed
8 by the previous owner has helped to some degree. Mr. Rossa
9 noted that the hedge stops some of the water from draining to
10 the street and that some of the spring runoff is also
11 redirected by this hedge. He suggested some landscaping would
12 help.
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14 Gondorchin inquired if anyone took exception to the siding not
15 being done when the addition is completed. He had noted some
16 anxiety from the neighbors regarding this matter.
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18 The City Manager suggested this could be made a condition for
19 granting the variance but wondered how the variance could be
20 revoked if the siding were not completed.
21
22 Brownell reviewed with the neighbors the chronology of the
23 house building in that area, particularly the three houses
24 adjacent to Preussner ' s . It was noted that his house was built
25 in three different stages .. Madden inquired how much of his
26 house had a basement under it . Preussner responded that the
27 west two-thirds of the house has a basement and the rest has •
28 crawl space as will the addition.
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30 The Public Hearing was closed at 8 : 00 p.m.
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32 Brownell stated he is strongly in favor of granting the
33 variance as he feels the need for the variance is caused by
34 the ordinance since other homes adjacent to this one were set
35 farther back on the lots .
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37 Werenicz is also supportive of granting the variance as the
38 ordinance created the hardship and the water problems are also
39 hardships .
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41 Madden is in favor of granting the variance but noted he is
42 troubled with the siding not being completed at the time the
43 addition is put on.
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45 Murphy is in favor of granting the variance and feels all of
46 the conditions for granting the variance are in evidence in
47 this case. He also felt the comments of the neighbors affirmed
48 the history of water problems and that it would be ill-advised
49 to build the addition onto the back of the structure.
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51 Gondorchin stated his concern with the siding not being
52 completed in a timely fashion. He referred to a problem of
53 this kind at a home on 33rd Avenue. He inquired how the
54 requirement of completing the siding in one year could be
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6 enforced. The City Manager stated this requirement could
7 be made a condition of the granting of the variance and if it
8 were not met , then staff could proceed through the courts
9 which is being done with the home on 33rd Avenue.
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11 Franzese complimented Mr. Preussner for aesthetically
12 improving the neighborhood. She would favor allowing one year
13 to complete the siding.
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15 Motion by Murphy, second by Gondorchin to approve the variance
16 of thirteen feet , three inches for 2917 31st Avenue as the
17 request does meet the three conditions necessary for approval ,
18 water is a hardship, no one appeared in opposition of the
19 request , and the distance from 31st Avenue is not greater than
20 what it is currently with the existing building. The variance
21 is contingent upon the siding of the south and east sides
22 being done on the new construction at the time it is completed
23 and the north and west sides will be done within one year of
24 the granting of the variance.
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26 Motion carried unanimously
#9 Madden noted this item will be on the October 8th Council
30 Meeting agenda. He suggested to Mr. Preussner it may be
31 advisable for him to attend the meeting.
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33 6. REVIEW OF PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE FOR RECODIFICATION
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35 The City Manager inquired if members of the Planning
36 Commission wished to review the proposed zoning ordinance page
37 by page. This appeared to be the choice of the Commission
28 members . The City Manager advised that Commissioner Faust had
39 phoned in his comments previously.
40
41 The following are the concerns and discussions of the members
42 of the Planning Commission and staff regarding the proposed
43 zoning ordinance:
44
45 1600 . 04 : Franzese noted that the word "building" includes the
46 word "structure. " The City Manager felt these two words could
47 be interchangeable. Madden disagreed as did Brownell who noted
48 that the word "building" includes the word "structure" but not
49 vice versa.
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51 1600 . 03 : Franzese observed that the date of adoption should be
52 examined regarding the status of the house on 33rd Avenue
which is presently involved in court proceedings . It is non-
_ conforming.
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5 1605 . 01 : Gondorchin noted that the definition of an alley
6 width was thirty feet . He. stated that there are streets in the
7 City which are narrower than that . Madden noted that smaller
8 dimensions could be considered as there are some alleys in the
9 City of Minneapolis which are fourteen feet . Gondorchin
10 suggested width may not need to be included in the definition
11 nor even be an issue.
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13 1605 . 01 : Franzese noted that "apartment" includes in its
14 definition that it is designed for use as an independent
15 residence. She observed that this conflicts with Chandler
16 Place. Madden stated that an occupant of Chandler Place must
17 have a doctor ' s statement saying they are capable of
18 independent living to reside : there. Murphy observed that an
19 apartment could also go with a multiple dwelling and could
20 actually be rental space, such as a mother-in-law apartment .
21 The City Manager advised this type of arrangement must be
22 labeled as "shared" rental property. Madden recalled there is
23 a property located on Foss Road which has rental property and
24 is considered a tri-plex . He inquired as to the zoning for
25 this building. Werenicz thought it was zoned R-2 .
26
27 Gondorchin stated that duplexes and multiple family are used
28 interchangeably and should not be. These terms are defined on
29 page 4 of the Zoning Ordinance .
30
31 Referring to the definition of a "deck" , Gondorchin stated he
32 feels this should be reviewed as decks are much more prevalent
33 since the ordinance was first written.
34
35 Murphy observed that "carport" was included in the former
36 version of the ordinance but is not included in the new
37 version . Carports were discussed and a number of the
38 Commissioners expressed their dislike for these structures .
39
40 Brownell felt the difference between screening and fencing
41 should be included in the fencing section of the ordinance.
42
43 Murphy suggested that "dwelling" and "dwelling unit" be
44 consistent with the census . The City Manager noted that this
45 portion of the new ordinance is the same as the old ordinance,
46 but he will find out what criteria was used.
47
48 Werenicz stated that the definition of "garage sale" clearly
49 needs further clarification, noting this would not include any
50 items for sale on a given property which could constitute a
51 yard sale or an estate sale. He feels the present definition
52 is too narrow.
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6- Murphy noted that the definition of "patio homes" iri the old
7 ordinance needed to be reviewed as the condos on Foss Road and
8 the Harstad development do not meet the current definition .
9 Madden explained that owners of condos do not own the land
10 under their building. Townhome owners own the building as well
11 as the land. Brownell felt the term "patio home" was a
12 marketing term.
13
14 Werenicz felt there was a typographical error in Section
15 1615. 01 referring to "Purpose. " The City Manager agreed and
16 said it should be "R-1" not "R-2" .
17
18 Murphy noted that in the single family district there is a
19 reference to "detached housing" and that a carport is
20 considered an accessory use. It was understood that carports
21 can be removed .
22
23 Franzese observed that permitted conditional uses previously
24 included day care facilities . It has been omitted in the new
25 draft of the ordinance. Brownell stated that this type of
facility is referred to in the state licensed facilities
section of the ordinance. The City Manager noted that the City
28 has no control over state licensed facilities .
29
30 In response to a question regarding structural damage, Urbia
31 advised that if over seventy-five percent of a structure which
32 is being used in a non-conforming use is destroyed, the owner
33 would not be allowed to rebuild with the intention of using
34 the building in the same manner.
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36 Gondorchin referred to a permitted accessory use regarding
37 swimming pools . _The City Manager stated that the fifty foot
38 requirement has already been challenged by the Watershed
39 District and the City Council has acted on this matter. It has
40 been suggested that the setback be seventy-five feet and the
41 City Attorney is working on language to accommodate site
42 lines , screening, and fencing concerns .
43
44 Franzes,e had concern with the front yard setback requirement
45 of thirty feet . She specifically noted this would be a problem
46 on Silver Lane. The City Manager acknowledged this could be a
47 problem especially with lots located on Silver Lake. He stated
48 that language which noted a requirement of "depth of at least
49 thirty feet" is a consideration, otherwise unbuildable lots
50 could be created.
51
Kennels were discussed and the amount of animals which could
be kept on a person ' s property was also discussed. Kennel
54 control is a concern of the Commission.
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.6 The issue of carports was again discussed. Some of the
7 Commissioners felt this type of structure should be removed
8 from the Code and not allowed.
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10 1625. 05: Height dimension stated that no dwelling may exceed
11 thirty feet in height nor contain more than two stories .
12 Franzese observed that there are townhouses in the City which
13 exceed this height limit and this appeared to be a
14 discrepancy.
15
16 1635. 01 : It was noted that there are no areas presently zoned
17 B Service/Office District in the City. The City Manager
18 inquired if the Commissioners felt this section should be kept
19 or deleted. Brownell felt something should be included to keep
20 commercial zoning for the ease of the sale of property.
21 Gondorchin agreed and noted this could be a protective
22 purpose.
23
24 Those sections which address commercial properties do not
25 address adult bookstores nor bingo halls . These matters will
26 be referred to the City Attorney.
27
28 There were questions regarding the floor area ratio not
29 exceeding 1 . 0 . The City Manager felt this was really saying
30 building could be done on green space.
31
32 Brownell felt there were contradictions for minimum setback
33 requirements between subdivisions . The City Manager said this
34 section needs to be made more understandable. He also noted
35 that the definition of "slope" must be clarified.
36
37 Gondorchin had concern regarding the number of parking spaces
38 required for fast food, take out and convenience restaurants .
39 Madden shared this concern and also mentioned parking
40 requirements for travel trailers and campers . He cited an
41 instance where some citizens routinely allowed relatives to
42 live in their motor home. He felt the term " living" should be
43 defined.
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45 Brownell felt curb cuts should be reviewed.
46
47 1655. 07: It was noted that truck trailers are not allowed to
48 project into the public streets . It was suggested that "any
49 portion thereof" be included in this section.
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51 Some members of the Planning Commission requested the history
52 of permitted trees and tree planting be obtained. The City
53 Manager mentioned the reforestation program presently going on
54 in the City.
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6 One of the comments received from Commissioner Faust was
7 regarding soil removal and filling. He suggested that beaches
8 be added to the section which requires an application for a
9 permit must be made before this procedure is' conducted.
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it The City Manager suggested that a public hearing be held -
12 before any structure is permitted to be moved into the City.
13 He referred to the problems encountered with the home which
14 was moved onto a lot on 33rd Avenue.
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16 1660 . 06: Submission of Final Plan was discussed and it was
17 felt that the plan received by the Planning Commission was not
18 actually the final plan but rather the preliminary plan and
19 that additions and changes can be made to these plans after
- 20 they have been viewed by the Planning Commission. The City
21 Manager advised that the final plan is viewed by staff and the
22 Planning Commission holds the public hearing regarding the
23 plan. Brownell stated he prefers that the Planning Commission
24 be the body which views the final plan initially.
25
26 Franzese observed that the Planning Commission approved the
27 continuation of a non-conforming use with the approval of the
0 Preussner variance at tonight ' s meeting.
30 The City Manager noted that Councilmember Wagner had requested
31 that the City Attorney include in the ordinance revision an
32 expiration time for variances which have been approved. He had
33 suggested that one year from time of approval would be
34 appropriate.
35
36 The City Attorney will be working on the Sign Ordinance when
37 the Zoning Ordinance revisions have been completed.
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39 7 . ADJOURNMENT
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41 Motion by Franzese, second by Murphy to adjourn the Planning
42 Comission Meeting at 10 : 02 p.m. .
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44 Motion carried unanimously
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46 Respectfully submitted,
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50 Jo-Anne Student , Planning Commission Secretary
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CHAPTER 14. SIGNS -
Chapter 1400 SIGNS
1400.01 Title, This Chapter will be known as the "Sign Ordinance".
1400.02 Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this Chapter is to establish a set of
standards to control the erection and use of signs within standards designed to
protect the health, safetj► and welfare of persons within the City and to promote the..
quality of the community with regulations that foster the safe and effective design
and use of signs and enhance and maintain the physical appearance of the
community.
1400.03 Scope. This Chapter applies to'all signs in the City;and describes signs_
which are prohibited, signs which may be erected only with a permit, and signs
which may be erected without a permit.- This Chapter also contains certain -
ted, administrative provisions for issuance of permits
requirements for all signs erec
and procedures with respect to variances.
1400.04 Definitions. For the purposes of this Chapter, the following terms have the
meanings given them in this Section:
• Subd. 1. Advertising Message. That copy on a sign describing products or
services being offered to the public.
Subd. 2. Animated Sign. A sign which includes action or motion.
Subd. 3. Billboard. A sign erected for the purpose of advertising a product,
event, person or subject not entirely related to the premises on which the sign
is located.
Subd. 4. Business Frontage. The linear frontage of that portion of a building
facing the right-of-way and occupied by one separate business.
Subd. 5. Canopy A permanent roof structure attached to and supported by
the building.
Subd. 6. Changeable Copy Sign. Any sign which is characterized by
changeable copy, letters or symbols, regardless of method of attachment.
Subd. 7. Directional Sign. An on-premises sign designed to guide or direct
pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
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• Subd. 8. Electric Sign. Any sign containing electrical wiring but not including
signs illuminated by an exterior light source.
Subd. 9. B . Devices generally made of flexible materials, such as cloth,
paper or plastic, and displayed on poles, strings or wires, but excluding the flag
of any country or state.
Subd. 10. Flashing ST An illuminated sign which contains flashing lights
or exhibits noticeable changes in light intensity.
Subd. 11. Ground Sign. Any sign which is freestanding by virtue of being
structurally independent of any structure or object, and is affixed to the
ground by means of a base with no visibility between the bottom of the sign
and the base on which it is attached, and may make use of landscaping to
enhance the appearance of the signage.
Subd. 12. Historical Identification Symbols. Those symbols which have
historically been identified with the service the establishment provides, are
common to similar enterprises in all other localities and are not a particular
trademark or business identification.
Subd. 13. Illuminated Sign. A sign designed to give forth any artificial or
• reflected light, either directly from a source connected with the sign or
indirectly from an artificial source, so shielded that no direct illumination
from it is visible except on the sign and in its immediate proximity.
Subd. 14. Identification Sign. A sign which contains no advertising but is
limited to the name, address and number of a building, institution or person
and to the activity carried on in the building or institution or the occupation
of the person.
Subd. 15. Pedestal. A foundation or base of a ground sign which either
directly supports the signage or completely screens the supporting members
of the sign.
Subd. 16. Person. An individual, firm, association, organization, partnership,
trust or corporation.
Subd. 17. Political Sign. Any sign which states the name or picture of an
individual seeking election or appointment to a public office, or pertaining to
a forthcoming public election or referendum, or pertaining to or advocating
political views or policies erected on private property, which are erected by a
bona fide candidate for political office or by a person or group supporting such
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• a candidate and which contains the name of the person or group chairman
responsible for the erection and removal of the sign.
Subd. 18. Nylon Sign. Any sign which is freestanding by virtue of being
structurally independent of any structure or object other than uprights, braces
or poles, without guywires or pedestal.
Subd. 19. Projecting Sign. A sign other than a wall sign, which is affixed to a
building and projects outward more than 15 inches from the building wall or
structure.
Subd. 20. Public Service Sign. Any sign primarily intended to promote items
of general interest to the community.
Subd. 21. Real Estate Sign. A sign pertaining to the sale, lease or rental of the
real estate upon which it is located.
Subd. 22. Roof Line. The uppermost line of the roof of a building, or in the
case of an extended facade, the uppermost height of the facade.
Subd. 23. Roof ST. A sign erected upon the roof or parapet of a building,
the entire face of which is situated above the roof level of the building to
which it is attached, and which is wholly or partially supported by the
building.
Subd. 24. ShoppingCenter. Any group of four or more retail stores or service
establishments on one or more contiguous tracts of land in single ownership,
compromising 18,000 or more square feet of floor area with parking provided
on the tract or tracts of land for use in common by patrons.
Subd. 25. 5ign. Any structure, device, advertisement or visual representation
intended to visually advertise, identify or communicate information, or to
visually attract the attention of the public for any purpose unless located
within a building and not visible from the exterior of the building. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, the term includes any symbols,
letters, figures, illustrations or forms painted, or otherwise affixed to a
building or structure, any beacon or search light intended to attract the
attention of the public for any purpose, and any structure or device the prime
purpose of which is to border, illuminate, animate or project a visual
representation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term sign shall not
include official notices issued by any court or governmental body, notices
posed by a public official in the performance of official duties, or traffic control
signs established pursuant to governmental authority.
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• Subd. 26. Sign Surface Area. The area in square feet of the smallest
rectangular figure which circumscribes the area enclosed by the actual copy of
a sign including both sides of a sign with copy on both sides and including
border and trim of the sign. The supports, uprights or structures in which
any sign is supported will not be included in determining the sign area.
Subd. 27. Street. A public highway, road, alley or thoroughfare.
Subd. 28. Temporary Sign. Any sign, banner, pennant, valance or advertising
display constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric or cardboard, wallboard or
other light materials with or without frames; intended to be displayed for a
limited period of time only.
Subd. 29. Wall Sign. A flat sign which does not tend-end more than 18
inches from the face or wall of the building upon 't s ffixed, painted
or attached, running parallel for.its whole length to the face or wall of the
building, and which does not extend beyond the horizontal width of such
building.
Subd. 30. Wall Surface. The total surface area of the building face to which
the sign is attached, including windows and door areas, measured to the
• extreme outer limits of the wall surface.
Subd. 31. Window Sign. A sign affixed to or inside a window in view of the
general public, but excluding merchandise on display.
1400.04 Apvli, a ion.
Subd. 1. Conformity. No sign may be erected, placed, altered or moved
unless in conformity with this Chapter.
Subd. 2. Other Code Provisions. Nothing in this Chapter may be taken to
relieve any person from complying with the provisions of any other Chapter
of the City Code.
1400.05 General Requirements.
Subd. 1. Sign Permit Not Required. The changing of the advertising message
of a painted or printed sign, theater marquee or changeable copy sign, and the
painting, repainting and cleaning of signs will not require a sign permit, but
will otherwise be done in compliance with this Chapter and any other
applicable law or section of this Code.
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• Subd. 2. Hazard and Hazardous Signs. No sign may by reason of its location,
color or intensity, create a hazard to the safe and efficient movement of
vehicles or pedestrian traffic. No private sign may contain words which
might be construed as traffic controls, such as "Stop", "Caution", "Warning",
or otherwise resemble any official marker erected by a governmental body or
agency, unless such sign is a directional sign.
Subd. 3. Framework of Signs. When possible, the framework for the lateral
support of a sign must be contained within the sign's body or within the
structure of the building to which it is attached so as not to be visible.
Subd. 4. Placement of Signs. No sign, or attachment to it, may be erected,
placed or maintained by any person on rocks, fences, or trees, nor in such a
manner as to interfere with any electric lights, power, telephone or telegraph
wires, or the supports thereof.
Subd. 5. Maintenance. All signs, together with all of their supports, braces,
guys and anchors, must be kept neatly painted and posted. Every sign must be
maintained by the owner or person in charge of the sign in a clean, sanitary,
and inoffensive condition and free of litter, rubbish and weeds.
Subd. 6. Inspections. All signs for which a permit is required may be
inspected by the City Manager, and a permanent record, including
photographs, may be maintained. The City Manager or the City Manager's
designated representative may, after notice to the owner, enter upon any
property to ascertain whether the provisions of this Chapter are being
complied with. The City Manager may order the removal of any sign that is
not maintained in accordance with this Chapter. In addition, the following
inspections will be made:
(1) All signs requiring footings must be inspected to insure that
suitable footings, as determined by the City Building Inspector in
accordance with appropriate building-codes, have been used.
Footing inspections will be required for all ground signs and
pylon signs before the sign is installed.
(2) Electrical inspections will be required for.any electric sign.
1400.06 Prohibited Signs. Signs that are not specifically permitted in this Chapter
are hereby prohibited. Without restricting or limiting the generality the provisions
of the foregoing, the following signs are specifically prohibited:
Subd. 1. Balcony Signs. Balcony signs and signs mounted or supported on a
• balcony.
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Subd. 2. Obstructing Signs. Any sign that obstructs any part of a doorway or
fire escape. .
Subd. 3. Exterior Signs: Signs, including those intended for viewing only
from the interior of a building but which can reasonably be viewed from
exterior of the building, which by reason of position, shape, wording, color, or
any other characteristic_would interfere with the proper function of a traffic
sign or signal, or otherwise constitute a traffic or safety hazard.
Subd. 4. Signs within the Public Right-of-way or Public Easement.
Subd. 5. Searchlights Flags or Whirling Devices.
Subd. 6. Signs on Glass Doors. Signs on glass doors which total sign surface
area exceed 20% of the glass area of the door. The sign surface area of
nameplates and address identifications and pedestrian directives such as
"pull", "push", "entrance", "exit", "use other door", "caution", and other
instructions shall be included with the sign surface area of all other signs on a
glass door for the purpose of determining the total sign surface area of such
door.
Subd. 7. Signs Near Lots. _Signs other than wall signs which have any surface
area or structural member closer than 10 feet to a side lot line.
Subd. 8. Signs Near ProQer , Lines. Signs which project beyond the property
line of-the-property upon-which-the sign_is_locat___.
Subd. 9. Signs Near Roofs. Signs projecting more than 5 feet above the roof
line of the structure to which it is affixed.
Subd. 10. Advertising.Signs. Signs intended to be for the purpose of
advertising in R-1, R-2 and multiple dwelling zoned areas, including those
intended for viewing only from the interior of a building but which can
reasonably be viewed from the exterior of the building.
Subd. 11. Signs on Walls. Wall signs having a sign surface area exceeding
15% of the area of the wall surface to which it is affixed.
Subd. 12. Projecting Signs.
Subd. 13. Flat Signs. Signs constructed so that the message or
communication is not flat against the sign structure.
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Subd. 14. Signs Affixed to Utility Poles and Fences.
Subd. 15. Emitting_Signs. Signs which emit sound, odor or visible matter.
Subd. 16. Animated Sins.
Subd. 17. Flashing Signs. Flashing signs except any portion giving time,
temperature or weather.
Subd. 13. Signs Attached to a Vehicle. Signs attached to a vehicle parked
primarily for use as a sign.
Subd. 19. Billboards.
1400.07 Signs Requiring No Permits. Signs described in this Chapter, if they meet
all other requirements of this Chapter, may be erected without a sign permit.
Subd. 1. Political Signs. All political signs of any size may be posted from
August 1 in a state general election year until ten days following the State
general election.
• Subd. 2. Directional Sims. Directional signs having a surface area not greater
than 5 square feet.
Subd. 3. Construction Signs. Signs denoting the architect, engineer, or
contractor; when placed-upon-work-under construction,_provided that the_
total sign surface area of.all such signs does not exceed the greater of 12 square
feet or a ratio of one square foot of sign surface per 100 square feet of floor
space in the construction project, up to a maximum of 32 square feet.
Subd. 4. Memorial Signs. Memorial signs or tablets, or names of buildings
antidote of erection when cut into a masonry surface or constructed of metal
or stone and.attached to the building, not exceeding a sign surface area of 4
square feet.
Subd. 5. Identification Signs. One identification sign per residential dwelling
unit, which sign shall not exceed a sign surface area of 4 square feet per
surface and shall have no more than two sign surfaces, and one address sign
on the curb in front of each dwelling unit.
Subd. 6. Thirty-Day Signs. Signs which do not have a sign surface area in
excess of 32 square feet and which are erected or displayed for a period of time
• not to exceed 30 days in any year.
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Subd. 7. Freestanding Signs. Freestanding signs for garage sales or similar
events occurring within the corporate limits of the City, not exceeding 4
square feet in sign surface area, erected on private property with permission
of the land owner, and displayed for not more than 3 consecutive days.
Subd. 8. Window Signs. Temporary or permanent window signs duly
authorized by zoning and other laws of this City, provided that all such signs
on a frontage shall not have a total sign surface area greater than 50% of the
glass area, excluding doors, on such frontage and provided that a minimum
of one-half of the open window space must be below a horizontal line which
is 5 feet above the interior floor of the commercial establishment. .
Merchandise displays in windows shall not be considered as part of the sign
area if such display is not intended to be continued for a period of more than
8 weeks.
Subd. 9. On-Site Temporary Subdivision Signs. CIne on-site temporary sign
advertising a group of lots for sale within a subdivision or group of houses
for sale within a housing project, provided that the total area of such sign
shall not exceed 64 square feet with no single dimension in excess of 16 feet.
The display of such sign shall be limited to a 6-month period. At the
expiration of such period, the applicant may request a further extension of
• time, otherwise the sign must be removed.
Subd. 10. Temporary Signs, other than Political Signs. Temporary signs,
other than political signs, pertaining to drives or events of civic,
philanthropic,-educational- or religious organizations,_provided permission of
the Council must be obtained to erect such signs upon or over public property-
and provided further that such signs shall not be erected or posted for a
period of more than 14 days prior to the date of the event and must be
removed within 3 days after the event.
Subd. 11. Flags and Emblems. Flags and emblems of political, civic,
philanthropic, educational or religious organizations.
Subd. 12. Real Estate Signs. Real estate signs, provided the combined sign
surface area of such is not greater than 6 square feet. Real estate signs must be
removed within 7 days after the closing date.
Subd. 13. Signs Affixed on Benches at Public Bus Stops.
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1400.08 Signs Requiring Permits.
Subd. 1. Permits Required. No person shall erect, place, rebuild, alter or
move a sign, other than those described in Subsection 1400.07.
Subd. 2. Permit Fees. A sign permit fee must be paid in accordance with the
following schedule:
Total Costs (As determined by the Fee _
City Building Inspector,
including erection costs
of sign)
$1.00 to $500.00 $25.00
Over $500.00 $25-00 Plus $4.00 per
$100.00 of costs in excess
of$500.00
Subd. 3. Application For Permit. Every application for a sign permit must be
accompanied by a plan or plans drawn to scale and including:
• (1). The dimensions of the sign and, where applicable, the dimensions
of the wall surface of the building to which it is to be attached.
-_(2) The maximum and minimum height of the sign.
(3) The proposed location of the sign in relation to the face of the
building in front of which or above which it is to be erected.
(4) The proposed location of the sign in relation to the boundaries of
the lot upon which it is to be situated.
(5) If the sign is to be illuminated, the technical means by which this is
to be accomplished and the hours of illumination.
(6) Where the sign is to be attached to any existing building, a diagram
or photograph of the face of the building to which the sign is to be
attached.
(7) The name and address of the owner of the sign and the address of
the property where the sign is located.
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• (8) Where a ground level sign is proposed with berming, a diagram
showing grade level and dimensions of the berm.
(9) Where a shopping center's comprehensive sign plan is submitted,
the plan must include the location, size, height, color lighting and
orientation of all signs.
(10) Where a ground sign plan is submitted, the plan must include the
location of the sign in relation to the lot lines and the building height,
including any difference from the established grade, size, color, lighting
and hours of illumination.
Subd. 4. Permit Issuance.
(1) Each application must be reviewed for compliance by the City
Manager or the Manager's designee.
(2) If the proposed sign complies with this Chapter, a permit will be
issued within 30 days after the application date.
(3) A sign permit will become null and void if the work for which
the permit was issued has not been completed within one year of
• its issuance, or renewed. Application for renewal will consist of
- the same procedures as the initial application for permit,
including payment of any fee.
-Subd.-5:-Shopping- Centers Comprehensive Sign Plan. _A comprehensive
plan must be provided for the whole of a shopping cen ter development.-This
plan includes the location, size, height, color, lighting and orientation of all
signs, and must be submitted for preliminary plan approval. When a
comprehensive plan is presented, exceptions to the regulations of this
Chapter may be permitted if the sign areas and densities for the plan as a
whole are in conformity with the intent of this Chapter and if such exception
results in an improved relationship between the various parts of the plan as
determined by the Council. Comprehensive Sign Plans will be reviewed by
the City Planning Commission who will forward a recommendation to the
Council on the appropriateness of the proposed plan.
1400.09 Ground Signs. Are permitted in all districts, subject to the following:
Subd. 1. Permit Application. A permit is applied for in accordance with
Subsection 1400.08.
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• Subd. 2. Height:
(1) The sign does not exceed 5 feet in height , except as permitted
under Subd. 4 of this Subsection.
(2) The berming of a sign location will be considered in the height of
a sign if the berm is more than 3 feet in height.
(3) For every foot a sign is less than the maximum height permitted,
there will be allowed an additional 4 square feet of sign surface
area, up to a total of 12 additional square feet.
Subd. 3. Surface Area:
(1) Signs having one copy surface may have up to 20 square feet of
surface area, plus any bonus under Subd. 3 of this Subsection.
(2) Signs having two or more copy surfaces may have up to 32
square feet for all surfaces, plus any bonus under Subd. 6, B, 3 of
this Subsection.
Subd.4. Landscaping:
(1) Signs which are landscaped in accordance with this Chapter, will
be entitled to a height bonus of 3 feet (total maximum height of 8
feet).
(2) The minimum required landscape area, excluding the pedestal
area to qualify for the height bonus, must be at least 1.5 times the
sign surface area.
(3) Landscaping must consist of shrubs, plants, rocks or other
decorative materials located around the pedestal.
Subd. 5. Design and Location:
(1) Signs must maximize the use of natural materials in
construction and should conform to the material design of the
principal structure.
(2) Signs must be located at least 5 feet from any street or other
easement.
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(3) To qualify for a permit, the pedestal width of a ground sign must
be at least equal to the sign width.
(4) The principal structure of a parcel of land will be allowed one
ground sign, regardless of the number of tenants in the structure.
1400.10 Wall Signs. The sign surface area of a wall sign may not exceed 15% of the
area of the wall to which it is applied.
1400.11 District Schedules. Signs shall be permitted as set forth in the following
provisions:
Subd. 1. Residential. The following signs are permitted in a residential
district:
(1) One identification sign per dwelling unit. The sign may not
exceed*a sign surface area of 2 square feet per surface and may
have no more than 2 sign surfaces (for a total of 4 square feet).
Additionally one address sign on the curb in front of each
dwelling unit or on a freestanding mailbox.
• (2) Each multiple dwelling complex will.be allowed one
freestanding sign identifying the complex. The sign may not
exceed 50 square feet in sign surface area. The sign structure
including the sign surface area, may not exceed 150 square feet in
area. The highest point of the sign may not be more than 10 feet
above ground level.
(3) Each church located within the corporate limits of this City,
subject to approval of size, location and type by the Manager, may
erect and maintain a maximum of three directional signs on
municipal rights-of-way. No church may erect or maintain more
than one such sign at any intersection.
Subd. 2. Commercial and Limited Business. The following signs are allowed
in a "B" Service Office Limited Business District and "C" Commercial Districts
and may be erected after obtaining a permit and paying a required license fee.
(1) One identification sign per commercial establishment. The sign
may have no more than 2 square feet of surface area per lineal
foot of business frontage, up to a maximum of 150 square feet.
The total area of all wall signs affixed to a wall may not exceed
15% of the total area of that wall.
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(2) A gasoline station will be allowed, in addition to all other
authorized signs, one pylon sign to identify the gasoline brand.
This sign may not exceed 30 feet in height, and must have a
minimum clearance of 12 feet from the basic grade level to the
lowest element of the sign surface and may not exceed 50 square
feet in sign surface area. Such an establishment will also be
allowed one price sign, not to exceed 8 square feet in sign surface
area, for each frontage having a curb cut. Such freestanding sign
and price signs will be in addition to those signs allowed in Part
A of this Subdivision.
(3) - Subject to approval of the Council, a shopping center may be
allowed a pylon sign not exceeding 300 square feet in sign surface
area.
(4) A commercial establishment located within a shopping center,
having no outside frontage, will be allowed a surface sign area of
one-half of that which it would be allowed if it had outside
frontage.
(5) Commercial establishments will be allowed, in addition to all
other authorized signs, one historical identification symbol, not
exceeding (5) five square feet in sign surface area.
Subd. 3. Light Industrial. The following signs are permitted in a Light
Industrial District and maybe erected after obtaining a permit and paying
required license fee.
(1) One business or identification canopy or wall sign pertinent as
regulated-in Subsection 1400.11, Subd. 213, or one freestanding
sign as regulated and permitted in Subsection 1400.09.
(2) In a district zoned for light industrial businesses, signs
containing one square foot for every 100 square feet of ground
floor space will be allowed up to a total sign surface area of 150
square feet.
1400.12 Adjustments and Appeals.
Subd. 1. Composition. The commission of adjustments and appeals will be
comprised of all of the members of the planning commission.
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iSubd. 2. Powers and Duties. The commission will hear and make
recommendations to the Council regarding:
(1) Appeals where it is alleged that there is an error in any order,
requirement, decision or determination made by an
administrative officer in the enforcement of this Chapter.
(2) Petitions for variances from the literal provisions of ordinances
in instances where their strict enforcement would cause
hardship because of circumstances unique to the individual
property under consideration. The commission may
recommend the granting of such variances only when it appears
upon evidence presented that:
1. The granting of the variance. will not be detrimental to the
other property in the neighborhood or City; and
2. A particular hardship to the applicant would result if the strict
letter of the regulations are adhered to; or
3.- The conditions upon.which the.application for a variance is
based are unique to the sign or to the parcel of land for which the
variance is sought and are not applicable, generally, to other
property within the same land use classification.
1400.13 Variances.
Subd. l: Variances Granted. Variances may be granted by the Council after a
hearing is held by the Planning Commission and a recommendation is made
to the Council. Notices will be given, and a public hearing will be held, in the
manner provided in Section , Subd. , Item _ of this Code's Zoning
Chapter 16.
Subd. 2.. Maiority Vote. A majority affirmative vote of Council members
present is required to approve a variance.
Subd. 3. Fee. An application for a variance must be accompanied by the fee
provided in Section
1400.14 Non-Conforming Signs.
Subd. 1. Legal Conforming. All signs existing as of March 10, 1983
conforming to the requirements of this Chapter and not requiring a permit
under the provisions of this Chapter, may be maintained so long as they
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continue to comply with the provisions of this Chapter, as it may fran time to
time be amended.
Subd. 2 Lena] Non-Conforming Signs. All signs existing as of March 10, 1983
which would be'prohibited by this Chapter, or which would require a permit
under this Chapter but have not received a permit, will be deemed to be legal
non-conforming signs. Legal non-conforming signs may continue to exist
without a permit and without constituting a violation of this Chapter until
one or'more of the following occurs: --
(1) The sign is structurally altered (except for normal maintenance)
in a"way which makes the sign less in compliance with this
Chapter than it was before the alteration.
(2) The sign is relocated to a position making it less in compliance
with this Chapter than it was before the relocation.
' (3Y The sign is replaced.
(4) Any new primary sign is erected or placed in connection with the
_ enterprise using the legal non-conforming sign.
1400.15 Enforcement: If a sign is in violation of this Chapter, or is in danger of
falling, or is otherwise a menace to the safety of persons or property, the City
Manager may give to the owner of the property on which the sign is located, written
notice specifying the violation, ordering the cessation of the violation and requiring
either the removal of the sign or remedial work in the time and manner specified
in the notice. In the'event of failure to comply with the notice within 30 days, the
City Manager may remove the sign or cause such remedial work to be done. The
cost of the work performed by the City must be paid to the City by the owner of the
property on which the sign is located. If payment is not made within 30 days after a
statement for such costs is sent to the owner, the costs may be assessed against the
property by certifying the costs to the County Treasurer for collection-in the same
manner as real estate taxes. If a sign which has been removed is not reclaimed and
costs paid within 30 days after its removal, the sign may be sold or otherwise
disposed of by the City. If a sign is found to be an immediate danger to the public
because of its unsafe condition, it may be removed without notice, and written
notice of removal and reasons for the removal will be given to the owner of the
property on which the sign located as soon as possible.
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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
• 2
3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF
4
5 SEPTEMBER 10 , 1991
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7
8 1 . CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
9
10 The meeting was called, to order at 7 : 30 p.m. and the Pledge of
11 Allegiance was led by Mayor Ranallo.
12 -
13 2 . ROLL CALL
14
15 Council Present : Mayor Ranallo, Councilmembers Enrooth, Marks ,
16 Fleming and Wagner.
17
18 Staff Present : City Manager Burt
19
20 Mayor Ranallo introduced Neal Ronquist , the new reporter for
21 the St . Anthony Bulletin.
22
23 3 . APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 10 , 1991 COUNCIL AGENDA
24
25 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the agenda for
26 the September 10 , 1991 Council meeting with the following
27 additions or revisions :
8
29 Addition of three resolutions/proclamations
30. Revision of the Peanut Day proclamation
31
32 Motion carried unanimously
33
34 4 . APPROVAL OF AUGUST 27 , 1991 COUNCIL MINUTES
35
36 Motion .by Marks , second by Fleming to approve the minutes of
37 the August 27 , 1991 Council meeting with the following
38 correction :
39
40 page 4 , line 31 : Change the date of the " 11th" to the " 14th"
41
42 Motion carried unanimously
43
44 5. REPORT OF SENATOR JOHN MARTY ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
45
46 Senator Marty noted he has been in regular contact with
47 members of the St. Anthony Council and the City' s staff
48 regarding various issues concerning the City. He mentioned
49 frequent conversations with staff with regard to the water
50 system.
51
52 The Senator mentioned that the issue of criminal activity will
�53 be a "hot" issue during the next Legislative Session. He
54 chairs the Criminal Law Division Committee of the Senate
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5
6 Judiciary. He stated that as Chair he will make prevention a
7 priority in the area of criminal activity. He noted that there
8 is considerable concern among residents of the State regarding
9 sexually oriented crimes .
10
11 Environmental issues are also a priority with the Senator' s
12 constitutents as is the management of waste. He felt
13 considerable progress is being made in this area when it has
14 been left to local governments .
15
16 Another area of interest to the Senator has been elected
17 official ethics and public official conduct . He noted there
18 has been some progress in these areas but plans to pursue them
19 again in the upcoming Session. He felt the Truth In Taxation
20 Law has been helpful in educating citizens but there must be
21 increased avenues for making the public more aware of the
22 workings of local government , school boards and county
23 government . One suggestion he had for notifying the electorate
24 was placing meeting notices in various locations before the
25 budgets of each entity are set thereby allowing for citizen
26 input .
27 •28 Mayor Ranallo recalled that the Senator had been invited to
29 attend hearings regarding the distribution of storm water in
30 the south portion of the City. This has been a problem for
31 some time and appears to be caused by a 40" pipe emptying into
32 a .20" pipe. The Mayor noted that the engineering study from
33 Barr Engineering is expected to be completed in two or three
34 weeks . The study will cost approximately $25, 000 . Hennepin
.35 County has contributed $5, 000 toward the cost of the study.
36 Mayor Ranallo solicited the financial assistance of the State
37 from Senator Marty, noting that perhaps the problem eminates
38 from having the outlet under a State highway.
39
40 Mayor Ranallo invited Senator Marty to attend the hearing
41 where the study will be reviewed. He noted that a
42 representative of Hennepin County will be attending the
43 hearing. The Senator requested the City Manager to advise
44 representatives of MnDot , the Watershed District and Ramsey
45 County of the hearing and invite them to have a staff member
46 attend.
47
48 The City Manager advised the Senator that a topographical map
49 of the area was done regarding groundwater runoff . He noted
50 that presently there are fifteen organizations in Ramsey
51 County dealing with -the issue of groundwater runoff . He feels
52 there is too much bureaucracy and that the intent of
53 addressing solutions is not being accomplished. •
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5 Councilmember Enrooth advised the Senator that Silver Lake is
6 getting polluted primarily because of runoff . He stated that
7 an application for a grant to clean up the Lake is being
8 prepared and he requested assistance from Senator Marty.
9
10 The Senator suggested that the issue of transit was another
11 example of too much bureaucracy.
12
13 Councilmember Marks , referring to the Truth In Taxation Law,
14 felt the legislation was awkward, did not aid in informing
15 citizens , and only added to the cynicism of citizens regarding
16 government . He recommended that this legislation should be
17 "sunset" quickly. The Senator responded that he was not a big
18 supporter of this legislation and that it was not really
19 effective in getting citizens involved in the budgetary
20 process .
21
22 Councilmember Marks also commented on the cooperative
23 agreements presently being used by various cities . He recalled
24 how well the City of St . Anthony' s cooperative agreements
25 worked after the tornado had hit the City. He felt the
26 Legislature is generally unaware of the agreements which have
27 been in place for many years . He referred to the Study
Commission which is presently conducting business and felt
this work was incredibly expensive.
30
31 Councilmember Marks noted he had recently ridden on the Moscow
32 transit system and that he was favorably impressed with it . He
33 is hopeful that a transit system can be developed which will
34 be efficient and affordable.
35
36 Senator Marty noted he is critical of the proposed Light Rail
37 Transit system because of its high costs and the few riders it
38 will service.
39
40 Mayor Ranallo thanked the Senator for coming to the Council
41 Meeting and apprising the Council of some of the activities of
42 the recent Legislative Session.
43
44 6. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS
45
46 Heatina Licenses
47
48 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the heating
49 license for Ray N. Welter Heating Company of Minneapolis, Mn.
50
51 Motion carried unanimously
52
Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the heating
license for Twin City Furnace Company, Inc. of St . Paul , Mn.
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6- Motion carried unanimously
7
8 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the heating
9 license for D & D Anderson Heating and Plumbing, Inc. of
10 Cambridge, Mn.
11
12 Motion carried unanimously
13
14 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the heating
15 license for Care Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. of New
16. Brighton, Mn.
17
18 Motion carried unanimously
19
20
21 Rubbish Hauler License
22
23 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the rubbish
24 hauler license for Northern Disposal , Inc. of Roseville, Mn.
25
26 Motion carried unanimously
27 •28 Contractor ' s License
29
30 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the contractor ' s
31 license for Michael Gilgan Millwork and Hardwood Floors of
32 Eagan, Mn.
33
34 Motion carried unanimously
35
36 7. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
37
38 A. Barr Engineering
39 Motion by Wagner, .second by Marks to approve payment in
40 the amount of $1 , 573 . 70 to Barr Engineering for
41 professional services rendered through August 3, 1991
42 regarding Highcrest Street Outlet .
43
44 Motion carried unanimously_
45
46 B. Barr Engineering
47 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to approve payment in
48 the amount of $2 , 442 .00 to Barr Engineering for
49 professional services rendered during the period of June
50 30 , 1991 through August 3, 1991 regarding District #6-
51
52 Motion carried unanimously
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5
6' C. Verified Claims
7 Motion by Marks , second by Fleming to approve the three
8 pages of verified claims as prepared by the Finance
9 Director.
10
11 Motion carried unanimously
12
13 8 . REPORTS
14
15 A. Planning Commission - August 20 , 1991
16 Commissioner Brownell was in attendance representing the
17 Planning Commission.
18
19 1 . Fence Variance Request - Shamp, 3209 Edward Street
20 Mayor Ranallo advised those in attendance for this issue.
21 that it was noticed just before the Council meeting was
22 convened that prior notice of the Planning Commission' s
23 public hearing on August 20 , 1991 was not sent to all
24 affected property owners . The property owner next door to
25 Mr. Shamp' s was not included on the list of affected
26 property. owners who were to receive notice.
27
The City Manager felt the public hearing should be
conducted again by the Planning Commission at its October
30 meeting. He will contact the City Attorney regarding the
31 appropriate action to be taken.
32
33 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to continue this
34 matter until the City Manager contacts the City .Attorney
35 regarding the appropriate action to be taken. ,
36
37 Motion carried unanimously
38
39 2 . Development of Southwest Quadrant - 39th and Stinson
40 Boulevard
41 Commissioner Brownell advised the City Council that two
42 developers are interested in developing the strip mall
43 located at 39th Avenue and Stinson Boulevard.
44
45 The developers attended the Planning Commission meeting
46 of August 20 , 1991 to present their proposal for the area
47 and to discuss their ideas regarding signage for the
48 development . Of special interest to them was the monument
49 sign, the pylon sign and the directional signs. Curb cuts
50 for the parking lot were also discussed.
51
52 Commissioner Brownell noted that all of the proposed
signs for this development are allowable within the sign
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5 ordinance with the exception of the pylon sign, for which
6 fifty square feet is allowed. The developers * are
7 proposing a' 160 foot sign. He feels the allowable square
8 footage for this type of sign is not realistic and
9 observed that there are probably not any pylon signs
10 within the City which are in accordance with the sign
11 ordinance. Commissioner Brownell felt this pylon sign may
12 be used to set standards for all of the other pylon signs
13 in the community which will have to be reviewed. He noted
14 that members_ of the Planning Commission expressed their
15 pleasure to these developers for coming to the Planning
16 Commission with their proposal for input before they
111 gg7 actually started their project .
I9 3 . Citizens ' Study Committee - Moratorium Area, St . Anthony
20 Boulevard/Kenzie Terrace Area
21 Commissioner Brownell stated that the Planning Commission
22 is recommending that the Citizens ' Study Committee be
23 broad-based with all types of people representing
24 commercial , residential , etc. . The Planning Commission
25 felt there should be a slight weighting toward residents
26 from the area being considered in the moratorium. The
27 Planning Commission is also recommending the Council •
28 consider community meetings on this subject or a survey
29 to gather more input . No maximum size for this committee
30 was recommended by the Planning Commission.
31
32 Mayor Ranallo stated he does not want the moratorium to
33 be extended so this item will require relatively quick
34 action.
35
36 Burt felt the Task Force which addressed the "Walgreen"
37 issue has served its purpose and the City should
38 advertise for citizens to serve on the Citizens' Study
39 Committee.
40
41 Commissioner Brownell suggested that a committee
42 consisting of fifteen members may be a workable number,
43 noting that this is double the size of the Council and of
44 the Planning Commission.
45
46 The City Manager will be presenting a rough draft of the
47 charge of this Citizens ' Committee to the . Planning
48 Commission at its September 17th meeting. He will be
49 contacting other cities regarding their recommendations
50 for a planner. He would prefer to form the Citizens '
51 Committee and then hire a planner.
52
53 Members of the City Council agreed that fifteen members •
54 was a good size for the Citizens ' Committee.
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5 Councilmember Enrooth felt it was extremely important to
. 6 spell out the charge of this committee. The Mayor
7 requested the City Manager to discuss this with the City
8 Attorney to avoid any conflicts .
9
10 Doug Jones , a resident , suggested that the developers of
11 the site at 39th and Stinson Boulevard be advised of the
12 pedestrian crosswalk light proposed for this location and
13 how it might impact on the plans for sidewalk
14 construction for this development .
15
16 The City Manager advised he will contact Mr. Shamp after
17 he has called the City Attorney regarding holding another
18 public hearing on his request for a variance. Mr. Shamp
19 advised the Council he has removed the lattice work on
20 the project once and felt it is a nuisance to leave the
21 project half done. He inquired if he could put the
22 lattice work back up. He was advised to leave it down.
23
24 B. Council Reports
25
26 1 . Proclamation - Kiwanis Peanut Day
27 A revised copy of the Kiwanis Peanut Day proclamation was
distributed to the Council as there was an error in the
date.
30
31 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the
32 proclamation designating Friday, September 27, 1991 as
33 Kiwanis Peanut Day in the City of St . Anthony.
34
35 Motion carried unanimously
36
37 Mike Miller and Ted Holsten were spokespersons for the
38 Kiwanis Peanut Day. They distributed peanuts and took
39 donations for the fundraiser . Photos were taken of the
40 Councilmembers and Kiwanis representatives . Miller
41 requested that these photos be run in the St . Anthony
42 Bulletin and that a notice of the sale of peanuts be
43 placed on the Kiwanis sign in the entry to the City.
44
45 2 . Citizenship Day/Constitution Week Proclamation
46 Mayor Ranallo declared September 17, 1991 as Citizenship
47 Day and the week of September 17 - 23, 1991 as
48 Constitution Week in the City of St . Anthony.
49
50 Motion by Marks , second by Fleming to approve the
51 proclamation regarding Citizenship Day and Constitution
52 Week in the City of St . Anthony.
Motion carried unanimously
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4
5
6 3. D.A.R.E. Proclamation
7 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to 'approve the
8 proclamation designating September 12, 1991 as D.A.R.E.
9 Day in the City of St . Anthony.
10
11 Motion carried unanimously
12
13 The City Manager advised the Council that the City' s
14 D.A.R.E. officer, Dominic, has been chosen as one of
15 three officers in Minnesota to be recogn12ed for his
16 D.A.R. E. activities . This recognition affords a day out
17 for his class which will be paid for by State D.A.R.E.
18 funds .The D.A.R.E. program starts next week in the
19 District schools.
20
21 Mayor Ranallo mentioned he has heard that Attorney
22 General Humphrey has expressed a very positive impression
23 with the relationship Dominic has with his class via the
24 D.A.R.E. Program.
25
26 The Mayor advised there is a D.A.R.E. fundraiser
27 scheduled for November 22nd. Paul Todd will be the •
28 featured entertainer at this fundraiser and a patron is
29 being sought to pay the costs of Paul Todd so that all of
30 the funds raised will go directly to the D.A.R.E.
31 Program. Local dancers will also participate in the show
32 which will be held at the High School . The tickets for
33 the show are $7 .00 .
34
35 Councilmember Wagner saw Paul Todd in Winnipeg and said
36 that Mr.Todd is very familiar with the D.A.R.E. Program.
37 His show is very family-oriented.
38
39
40
41 4 . Reolution No. 91-044 ; Being a Resolution Regarding Lead
42 in Drinking Water
43 The City Manager advised that the City' s pipes are made
44 out of copper and that the City should not be responsible
45 for paying costs for lead pipes .
46
47 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve Resolution
48 No. 91-044 ; being a resolution regarding lead in drinking
49 water.
50
51 Motion carried unanimously
52 •53 5. Report of Councilmember Wagner
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4
5
6 Councilmember Wagner reported he attended the recent
7 board meeting of the Apache Merchants 'Association. He
8 noted there is renewed interest among the merchants for
9 upcoming events planned for the shopping center.
10
11 The marketing manager of the shopping center, Dennis
12 Cavanaugh, stated he is talking with representatives of
13 the Cub Stores regarding locating in the shopping center .
14 He also committed to placing a leasing agent in the
15 center .
16
17 Mayor Ranallo advised that there will be thirty-two
18 portraits on display at Apache Shopping Center of
19 Christopher Columbus for the Italian celebration in
20 October. Presently, the display is at the University of
21 Minnesota in Minneapolis . The opening ceremony and
22 entertainment for the Columbus celebration is scheduled
23 for October 6th. The portraits will be on display from
24 October 6th through October 27th. On October 27th the
25 Shopping Center will host the world' s largest spaghetti
26 dinner from noon to 5: 00 p.m. . There will be merchandise
27 booths and there have been 2 , 500 tickets ordered for the
028 dinner. At its September 10th meeting the Chamber of
29 Commerce indicated it intends to have a booth at the
30 celebration.
31
32 6 . Report of Councilmember Flemina
33 Councilmember Fleming attended a gun seminar where
34 practice shooting was done. She stated she learned a, lot .
35
36 7 . Report of Councilmember Enrooth
37 Councilmember Enrooth stated that grant money is
38 available through October 30th for a study of lake
39 conditions at Silver Lake. He had indicated previously it
40 was intended to apply for this grant .
41
42 He reminded members of the Clean-Up Day in St . Anthony.
43 Many .inquiries have been received regarding this event .
44
45 8 . Report of Mayor Ranallo
46 The Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidates ' Forum on
47 October 15th at Noon at its meeting. The candidates are
48 to include those who have f i led for the seat of Mayor and
49 for Councilmember positions .
50
51 Mayor Ranallo told the Council of an incident involving
52 a small child which took place on Labor Day around 8 : 15
� 53 a.m. . The Police and Fire personnel from St . Anthony
54 answered the call . He noted that the personnel responded
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4
5
6- very professionally but were quite emotionally touched. .
7 The 16 month old child did not survive.
8
9 The Mayor noted that sensitivity classes were held for
10 City staff on Tuesday night following this incident and
11 the Mayor felt the activites of this class were very
12 beneficial .
13
14 9. Report of Councilmember Marks
15 Councilmember Marks represented the City on his recent
16 trip to Salo, Finland, the City' s Sister City. He said
17 the trip was incredible. He accompanied the St . Anthony
18 Civic Orchestra. This trip was arranged by Mayor Sundland
19 on his trip to Salo two years ago.
20
21 Thirty three people made the trip this year. They were
22 greeted in Salo by a City band playing the American
23 National Anthem and Councilmember Marks noted that some
24 of their flag poles had American flags flying in them.
25
26 His impression of the people of Salo was that they were
27 basically a shy people but incredibly hospitable. Members
28 of the orchestra were guests in the homes of the
29 townspeople. The homes were very neat and orderly.
30
31 Councilmember Marks , through an interpreter, extended
32 greetings from the Mayor and Councilmembers of St .
33 Anthony to the Salo City Council . The Mayor is more
34 correctly recognized as City Master. He does not preside
35 over the City Council . Forty-three people serve on the
36 City Council for Salo which has a population of about
37 20 , 000 . The representation is split by political party
38 with a parliamentary system.
39
40 Councilmember Marks brought back a Council agenda from
41 Salo. He noted that similar issues are of concern to them
42 such as water rates , etc. The Salo Council is also
43 involved in school matters as there are no independent
44 school districts such as we have in Minnesota. The Mayor
45 of Salo sent back a very colorful and expensive book of
46 life in Salo for each of the St . Anthony Councilmembers:
47
48 It was noted that there is ten percent unemployment in
49 Finland and that the country is in the worst financial
50 shape it has been in for the last fifty years .
51
52 Councilmember Marks advised that the last concert played
53 was performed in a church and part of the program was
54 dedicated to the memory of Bob Sundland.
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5
6- Two bands performed at this concert and the last number
7 played was "Finlandia" which was played "excellently. "
8 This number was also sung by a male chorus . Councilmember
9 Marks noted that all of this concert was recorded by a
10 local television station and a tape will be coming to the
11 City. Mayor Ranallo stated that Bill Zawislak, cable
12 representative for St . Anthony, has made arrangements for
13 a one-half hour program featuring the orchestra' s visit
14 to Salo. This program will run on local channel#16.
15
16 The President of the Salo City Council is also a member
17 of Parliament . He gave the visitors a personal tour of
18 the Parliament building.
19
20 Councilmember Marks was advised that it is the intention
21 of some residents of Salo to visit St -Anthony in the
22 future. He noted that Salo has five Sister Cities . The
23 City was bombed during the Second World War and some of
24 the rebuilding of the City was done by one of their
25 Sister City' s .
26
It was noted that the presence of saunas is very evident
in every Salo home as well as in many of their other
2 buildings .
30
31 C. Report of the City Manager
32 The City Manager had nothing more to report at this time.
33
34 9. NEW BUSINESS
35
36 A. Award of Bid for Kenzie Terrace Sidewalk Construction
37 Project
38 The City Manager advised that the bid received must be
39 rejected upon advice of the City Attorney as it was adjusted
40 after the bids were opened. The City Attorney advised this
41 procedure as he noted that C.D.B.G. funds were involved with
42 this project . The second bidder could not get the bid bond.
43
44 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to reject all bids received
45 for the Kenzie Terrace Sidewalk Construction Project and to
46 reseek new bids .
47
48 Motion carried unanimously
49
50 B. Resolution NO. 91-042 ; Ramsey County' s Design for Silver
51 Lake Road
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5 A revised copy of this resolution was distributed at the
6 Council meeting. The City Manager advised the Council of the
7 revision made to the resolution. The revision addressed Ramsey
8 County' s providing of additional evaluation of specific -sites
9 and issues pertaining to the Silver Lake Road Improvement
10 Project rather than a detailed design.
11
12 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to adopt Resolution No.
13 91-042 being a resolution supporting a design for the
14 reconstruction of Silver Lake Road between Silver Lane and I-
15 694 .
16
17 Motion carried unanimously
18
19 Doug Jones advised that Terry Noonan, a limnologist , had
20 requested a letter from the Silver Lake Homeowners Association
21 regarding the drainage plan for the Lake to be included in the
22 sidewalk project on the south side of the Lake. It is the
23 concern of the members of the Association that the drainage
24 not go into the Lake and hopefully this is being addressed in
25 the Ramsey County reconstruction plan . Jones also noted that
.26 representatives of the Rice Creek Watershed District had
27 suggested the drainage plan be redesigned and funding options •
28 be considered.
29
30 The City Manager stated that drainage was not addressed at the
31 recent meeting regarding this project but it has been
32 discussed previously. It is understood that drainage cannot be
33 directed into Silver Lake but must go through holding ponds .
34 He advised that- a re-design cannot be done and that the City
35 Attorney is presently reviewing the petition from the Rice
36 Creek Watershed District .
37
38 C. Insurance Premium Payment for Fire Relief Association
39 A memo was received from the Finance Director advising the
40 Council that .annually the City receives funds from the State
41 for Fire State Aid. This funding comes from a 2% premium
42 placed on homeowner ' s fire insurance and is designated for the
43 Volunteer Firefighters Relief Association. This funding is
44 receipted in by the City and paid out to the Fire Relief
45 Association.
46
47 Motion by Fleming, second by Marks to approve payment of
48 $20 , 233 to the St . Anthony Fire Relief Association.
49
50 Motion carried unanimously
51
52 D. Resolution No. 91-043 ; C.D..B.G. Joint Cooperation With •
53 Ramsey County
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4
5
6 The City Manager stated that this may be a source of funding
7 for the sidewalk on the southwest side of Silver Lake. He also
8 mentioned that the City Attorney had included a caution
9 regarding a section of the Agreement on page 9. The City does
10 have a policy on excess force.
11
12 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to adopt Resolution No. 91-
13 043 ; being a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Manager
14 to execute a joint cooperation agreement between the City of
15 St . Anthony and Ramsey County.
16
17 Motion carried unanimously
18
19 10 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS
20
21 There was no unfinished business on the agenda.
22
23 Mike Miller, who was at the meeting representing the Kiwanis
24 Club, noted that the City has a very good recycling
25 newsletter. The Mayor noted it is edited by Dave Urbia of the
6 City' s staff . He said that at a future Chamber of Commerce
meeting Urbia and a representative of Ramsey County will be in
attendance to address commercial recycling. Mr. Miller is a
29 business owner in the City.
30
31 The City Manager will be attending an ICMA Conference and will
32 not be at the September 24th Council Meeting. Dave Urbia will
33 fill in for him.
34
35 11 . ADJOURNMENT
36
37 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to adjourn the meeting at
38 9: 10 P.M.
39
40 Motion carried unanimously
41
42
43
44 Respectfully submitted,
45
46
47 Jo-Anne Student , Council Secretary
48
49 Mayor Clarence Ranallo
50
51 ATTEST:
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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
3 SEPTEMBER 24, 1991
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
5 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. and the Pledge of Allegiance was
6 led by Mayor Ranallo.
7 II. ROLL CALL.
8 Council present: Mayor Ranallo, Councilmembers Enrooth, Marks,
9 Fleming, and Wagner.
10 Staff present: David Urbia, Management Assistant (City Manager Burt
11 is attending an ICMA Conference in Boston, MA this
12 week).
13 III. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 24, 1991 COUNCIL AGENDA.
14Motion by Marks, seconded by Wagner to approve the agenda for the
05 September 24, 1991 Council meeting with the following additions:
16 Selection of a Council representative to an advisory committee for hiring a
17 permanent Superintendent/Business Manager for the St. Anthony-New
18 Brighton School District #282;
19 —> Consideration of a proclamation regarding local cable programming;
20 Consideration of a resolution regarding a recycling pick up contract.
21 Motion carried unanimously.
22 IV. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 10, 1991 COUNCIL MINUTES.
23 Motion by Marks, seconded by Wagner to approve the minutes of the
24 September 10, 1991 Council meeting with the following changes:
25 Page 11, line 25: Change word "City's" to "Cities."
26 Page 11, line 46: Change word "reseek" to "seek."
27 Motion carried unanimously.
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1 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
2 Motion by Fleming, seconded. by Wagner to approve the temporary 3.2 beer
3 permit requested by St. Charles Borromeo Church, 2727 Stinson Boulevard for
4 the annual Mardi Gras to be held on March 1, 1992.
5 Voting on the motion:
6 Aye: Fleming, Wagner, Ranallo, Enrooth
7 Abstain: Marks (indicated he is never in favor of granting beer or wine permits)
8 Motion carried unanimously.
9 Vl. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
10 A. Norwest Bank Minnesota, NA - $35,168.75.
11 Motion by Marks, seconded by Enrooth to approve payment in the amount
12 of $35,168.75 to Norwest Bank Minnesota, NA for GO sewer revenue
13 bonds. •
14 Motion carried unanimously.
15 B. Dorsey & Whitney - $1,286.70.
16 Motion by Marks, seconded by Wagner to approve payment in the amount
17 of$1,286.70 to Dorsey & Whitney for legal services rendered through July
18 31, 1991. This charge is regarding the City Attorney's work on the
19 settlement agreement with NewMech Companies in the Foss Road Lift
20 Station matter. The agreement will cover the City's legal costs.
21 Motion carried unanimously.
22 C. Dorsey & Whitney - $898.00.
23 Motion by Marks, seconded by Wagner to approve'payment in the amount
24 of$898.00 to Dorsey &Whitney for legal services rendered through July 31,
25 1991 relative to ordinance recodification.
26 Motion carried unanimously.
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1 D. Dorsey & Whitney - $2,395.80.
2 Motion by Marks, seconded by Wagner to approve payment in the amount
3 of$2,395.80 to Dorsey &Whitney for miscellaneous legal services rendered
4 through July 31, 1991.
5 Motion carried unanimously.
6 E. Hance & LeVahn - $2,400.00.
7 Motion by Wagner, seconded by Marks to approvepayment in the amount
8 of$2,400.00 to Hance & LeVahn for legal services rendered for the month
9 of September, 1991, relative to St. Anthony prosecutions.
10 Motion carried unanimously.
11 F. Dickson Electric - $1,640.00.
12 Motion by Marks, seconded by Enrooth to approve payment in the amount
13 of $1,640.00 to Dickson Electric for electrical work at the water filter plant.
404 Motion carried unanimously.
15 G. Calgon Carbon Corporation - $38,650.00.
16 Motion by Marks, seconded by Enrooth to approve payment in the amount
17 of$38,650.00 to Calgon Carbon Corporation for the removal and tear down
18 of the Calgon Carbon System. There will be at least one more charge
19 relating to removal of the temporary filtration system.
20 Motion carried unanimously.
21 H. Barr Engineering - $2,662.48.
22 Motion by Wagner, seconded by Enrooth to approve payment in the
23 amount of $2,662.48 to Barr Engineering for engineering services from
24 August 4 to August 31, 1991 relating to the County Road 88 and District 6
25 Storm Sewer system.
26 Motion carried unanimously.
27 As an aside, Mayor Ranallo indicated Barr Engineering is ready to present
28 the study on the District 6 storm sewer system to Hennepin County. The
29 County is sharing in the cost for the study.
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1 I. Barr Engineering - $3,868.76.
2 Motion by Wagner, seconded by Enrooth to approve payment in the
3 amount of $3,868.76 to Barr Engineering for engineering services from
4 August 4 - August 31, 1991 relating to the Highcrest Road outlet.
5 Motion carried unanimously.
6 J. Braun Intertec - $7,152.00.
7 Motion by Marks, seconded by Wagner to approve payment in the amount
8 of $7,152.00 to Braun Intertec regarding the pavement management
9 program.
10 Motion carried unanimously.
11 K. Maier Stewart & Associates, Inc. - $3,763.74.
12 Motion by Marks, seconded by Fleming to approve payment in the amount
13 of $3,763.74 to Maier Stewart & Associates for engineering services from
14 July 28 to August 31, 1991 relating to the Chandler Drive improvements
15 and the Kenzie Terrace sidewalk project.
•
16 Motion carried unanimously.
17 L. Verifieds.
18 Motion by Marks, seconded by Enrooth to approve the six pages of verified
19 claims prepared by the Finance Department.
20 Motion carried unanimously.
21 VII. REPORTS.
22 A. COUNCIL
23 1. Wagner. Councilmember Wagner received a letter signed by Irwin
24 Jacobs and Roy Smalley thanking him for his efforts toward the
25 Special Olympics. Wagner remarked that he had also been
26 complimented on the manner in which the Special Olympic guests
27 were treated by St. Anthony residents.
28 2. Fleming. Councilmember Fleming distributed a Unicycle Newsletter.
29 She noted that the National Meet will be held in St. Anthony next year.
30 More information on this event will be upcoming. •
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1 Fleming wrote an article which appeared in the September 25, 1991
2 Bulletin regarding "Turn Off the Violence"day on October 3rd. People
3 are being asked to turn off violent television programs, violent music,
4 violent videos, and to not go to violent movies on this day. Fleming
5 will speak on the subject to St. Anthony students.
6 3. Enrooth. Councilmember Enrooth thanked Mayor Ranallo,
7 Councilmember Wagner, David Urbia, Lauren McClanahan (a resident
8 and former employee of St. Anthony), Pat Holmberg, Larry Hamer,
9 Public Works personnel and all those who assisted in the September
10 14th Clean Up Day. Two hundred twenty-five persons took advantage
11 of the opportunity to dump a lot of hard-to-get-rid-of-junk.
12 Mayor Ranallo remarked that everyone did a tremendous job. The
13 Mayor suggested the City should assure that only St. Anthony
14 residents participate in the service next year.
15 4. Marks. Councilmember Marks and Dr. Gary Good, who is a St.
16Anthony resident and member of the St. Anthony Orchestra,
07 discussed how to communicate about the orchestra's recent trip to
18 the City's Sister City of Salo, Finland. Marks distributed the resultant
19 letter to the Council. Marks said that the last concert was dedicated
20 to St. Anthony's past mayor, Robert Sundland. In addition, Marks
21 described a sign in Salo reading "St. Anthony Puisto", which means
22 "St. Anthony Park."
23 He believes this park was named following the Sundland's trip to Salo
24 a couple of years ago.
25 5. Ranallo. Mayor Ranallo had met with Gail Mohr from CTV North
26 Suburbs. The cable company requested St. Anthony and the other
27 nine cable commission member cities to proclaim October 6 - 12,
28 1991, as Local Cable Programming Week. It was suggested that the
29 orchestra's trip to Salo could possibly be televised. Marks has video
30 tapes of the trip and two orchestra members are working on a
31 production of the trip. Ranallo indicated there are persons the cable
32 company could provide to assist in the project.
33 Ranallo and City Manager Burt had discussed the short amount of
34 time to make any changes in the 1992 proposed City budget between
35 the November 26th public hearing and the December 20, 1991 date
6 to certify the budget to Hennepin and Ramsey Counties. Ranallo
7 polled the Councilmembers as to holding a public meeting during the
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1 October 22nd Council meeting for public input. Councilmembers
2 agreed the extra time would be beneficial. The October 22nd
3 meeting for the 1992 City budget will be publicized.
4 Ranallo chaired the League of Minnesota Cities Federal Legislative
5 Committee. The following items were discussed at a recent meeting:
6 The City of St. Anthony passed a resolution in August of this year
7 regarding relief from the Superfund statute which makes cities
8 responsible for moneys spent on hazardous waste clean up.
9 This resolution will be made a part of the solid waste policy;
10 Siting of residential group homes and the amount of control the
it federal government has regarding them should be modified;
12 Sound abatement for airplanes whereby some of the money
13 airlines pay to airports would be used to research and build
14 quieter airplanes rather than moving an airport site; and
15 Health care and housing were also discussed.
16 B. CITY MANAGER
17 Matters discussed during the morning's staff meeting were outlined by
18 Urbia. Among those items were the hiring of two new police officers (one
19 will start September 30th; results of the second applicant's physical and
20 psychological tests are being done); applications are still being accepted
21 for a new maintenance worker; and the Fire Department's participation in
22 an emergency training session at Wilshire. Park Elementary School.. The
23 demonstration has grown to include use of a bus, NSP personnel, Kiwanis
24 members and others. It will be held on September 26th at 6:30 P.M..
25 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
26 There were no public hearings.
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1 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
2 A. Motion by Marks, seconded by Ranallo to approve the write-off of 1990
3 uncollectible checks submitted by the St. Anthony Municipal liquor
4 operations.
5 Motion carried unanimously.
6 B. Councilmembers Enrooth and Wagner indicated their interest in serving on
7 the Advisory Committee for the selection of a permanent
8 Superintendent/Business Manager for I.S.D. #282.
9
10 Motion by Wagner, seconded by Marks to appoint Councilmember Richard
11 Enrooth to the I.S.D. #282 Advisory Committee for the selection of a
12 Superintendent/Business Manager.
13 Voting on the motion:
-14 Aye: Wagner, Marks, Ranallo, Fleming
15 Abstain: Enrooth
16 Motion.carried.
17 C. Motion by Marks, seconded by Enrooth to approve the proclamation
18 proclaiming October 6-12, 1991 as Local Cable Programming Week.
19 Motion carried unanimously.
20 D. Motion by Marks, seconded by Wagner to approve Resolution 91-045
21 approving a contract for recycling pick up with Nitti Disposal and
22 authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute the contract. City
23 Attorney Soth has reviewed the document.
24 Motion carried unanimously.
25 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
26 Thomas Shamp, 3209 Edward, was present with his request for a fence height
27 variance. This matter had been continued from the Council's September 10th
8 meeting because a neighbor had not received the Notice of Hearing for the
9 request and the Council was unsure of the effect this omission would have on
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1 the process. Section 15, Subd. 5, 3d of the Zoning Ordinance indicates this
2 does not nullify the process and the Council may consider the Planning
3 Commission's findings.
4 Mr. Shamp requested a 2 foot height variance for the 8 foot fence (6 feet is
5 allowed). The fence is attached to a deck and could also be construed as a
6 "screen" whereby Mr. Shamp would not need a variance.
7 The Planning Commission had recommended approval of the request by a vote
8 of 6 to 1.
9 The next door neighbors have both indicated they have no objections to the
10 "fence."
11 Several residences throughout the City have similar "fences" but did not seek a
12 variance.
13 The three conditions required for granting a variance do not appear to be met
14 with this request.
15 The Council must consider consistency with granting variances and whether they
16 wish to establish a precedence with their decision.
17 The ordinance should be amended to clarify the definitions of "fence" and
18 "screen."
19 In light of these questions, Ranallo felt it would be wise to get an opinion from
20 the City Attorney regarding the matter.
21 Motion by Marks, seconded by Enrooth to continue the, request for a two foot
22 fence height variance by Thomas Shamp, 3209 Edward Street until the matter
23 is reviewed by the City Attorney. In the meantime, the fence (or screen) may
24 stay as it is.
25 Motion carried unanimously.
26 X. ADJOURNMENT.
27 Motion by Marks, seconded by Wagner to adjourn the regular Council meeting
28 at 8:55 P.M..
29 Motion carried unanimously.
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2 Acting Council Secretary
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4 Mayor
5 ATTEST:
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