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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
NOVEMBER 19, 1991
7:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL TO ORDER.
II. ROLL CALL.
III. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 17, 1991 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES.
i IV. DESIGNATE COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE DECEMBER 10, 1991
COUNCIL MEETING.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A. 7:35 P.M. - UNIVERSAL SIGN COMPANY FOR J. C. PENNEY COMPANY (APACHE
PLAZA), SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST.
B. 7:45 P.M. - STOP-N-SHOP SUPERETTE FOR 3813 STINSON BOULEVARD,
COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAN.
i VI. MISCELLANEOUS.
s VII. ADJOURNMENT.
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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, 1.991
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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
following corrections :
49 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 Co7anission
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
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5 The applicant, Garret. Preussner, is requesting a variance of 13
feet, 3 inches to allow for a front yard setback of forty feet
(ordinance requires either thirty feet or equal to the average of
the adjacent property whichever is greater) for the construction of
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6 an addition to the existing single family . dwelling at 2917
7 31st Avenue.
8
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 •
'7 considered for the back as requested by staff . The property
.8 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 existing drainage.
32
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 existing drainage.
37
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.
42
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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7 Gondorchin inquired if the property owner plans to re-side all of
8 the house as well as the addition. The City Manager responded that
9 it is the intention of the property owner to re-side the front of
10 the home and the addition and to re-side the west and north part of
11 the old portion of the house. A neighbor had requested that -it all
12 be re-sided at the time the addition was put on. The property owner
13 had indicated to staff it would be too costly at this time to re-
14 side all of the structure.
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16 Brownell, quoting from Section 1655, 03A of .the ordinance, noted that
17 allowance for the bay window to project within thirty 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.
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.
49
50 Roman Rossa, 2915 31st Avenue, stated he and his wife have no
51 objections to the project . He inquired as to the intended
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.
13
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 •
west two-thirds of the house has a basement and the rest has
—s crawl space as will the addition .
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30 The Public Hearing was closed at 8 : 00 p.m.
31
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 .
36
37 Werenicz is also supportive of granting the variance as the
38 ordinance created the hardship and the water problems are also
39 hardships .
40
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 •
�2 completed in a timely fashion. He referred to a problem of
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.
14
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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Motion carried unanimously
29 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.
32
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
38 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
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 .
12
13 1605. 01: Franzese noted that "apartment" includes in its definition
14 that it is designed for use as an independent residence. She
15 observed that this conflicts with Chandler Place. Madden stated
16 that an occupant of Chandler Place must have a doctor ' s statement
17 saying they are capable of independent living to reside there.
18 Murphy observed that an apartment could also be in a single family
19 district, such as a mother-in-law apartment. The City Manager
20 advised this type of arrangement must be labeled as "shared" rental
21 property. Madden recalled there is a property locate don Foss Road
22 which has rental property and is considered a tri-plex. He inquired
23 as to the zoning for this building Werenicz thought it was zoned R-
24 2 .
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26 •Gondorchin stated that duplexes and multiple family are used
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
5_1 yard sale or an estate sale . He feels the present definition •
`? is too narrow.
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6 Murphy noted that the definition of "patio homes" in 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
i 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 .
35
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 Franzese 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 .
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.
9
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.
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.
50
51 Some members of the Planning Commission requested the history
?. of permitted trees and tree planting be obtained. The City
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.
10
11 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
continuation of a non-conforming use with the approval of the
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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November 19, 1991
TO = Planning Commission Members
:FROM : David M. Urbia, Management Assistant
2 TEM : "STOP-N'SHOP SUPERETTE" , COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAN
The issue at hand is consideration of a request for a comprehensive sign
plan from Stop-N-Shop Superette, Inc. , 1847 Johnson Street Northeast,
Minneapolis, for one pylon sign to identify the gasoline brand located
along 3813 Stinson Boulevard; which requires variances for size, number
of signs, and ground clearance height. Also included for consideration
in the comprehensive sign plan is a monument sign, ingress/egress signs,
and building signage.
The comprehensive sign plan would allow a pylon sign, a monument sign,
ingress/egress signs, and building signs. The monument, ingress/egress,
and building signs individually are within specifications of the sign
ordinance. The pylon sign does not meet the sign ordinance
specifications in the following areas: (1) minimum ground clearance is
six feet, twelve feet is required; (2) four price signs are proposed,
two are allowed; (3) each price sign is 13 . 44 square feet, eight square
feet is allowed; (4) 128 square feet in sign surface area is proposed,
50 square feet is allowed (the planning commission previously indicated
120 square feet would be acceptable in the recodified sign ordinance) ;
and (5) a sign to identify the store and a smaller sign to identify the
gasoline brand is proposed, a sign to identify the. gasoline brand is
allowed.
The applicants initially proposed an 8 ' X 10 ' main sign and 4 ' X 4 '
price and gasoline brand signs. The applicants modified their proposal
to more closely reflect the ordinance specifications. The planning
commission requested that staff investigate the Amoco sign that was
allowed. The sign measures as follows: (1) the gasoline brand sign is
6 ' X 101 , 120 square feet (both sides) ; (2) the price sign number is two
(which is allowed) ; (3) the price sign size is 5Z ' X 62 ' , 35. 75 square
feet (one side) , which exceeds the eight square feet allowed; (4) the
food price sign is 1 ' X 6k I ; and (5) the minimum ground clearance is
521 , determined by the total height given - 17 feet. In researching the
past Planning Commission minutes when the Amoco Station was presented,
the only mention of signage was as follows:
Commissioner Bjorklund was concerned about signage and the
potential for a "profusion" of signage. The engineer
indicated the St. Anthony station would be almost identical to
another Amoco station at White Bear and Suburban Avenues in
St. Paul and he showed an illustration of the station which he
indicated had essentially the same type of signage proposed
for this station.
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There is no record of a sign variance for this applicant. The sign
ordinance went into effect around the time of the Amoco request (1986)
for a setback variance for a canopy.
The current applicant will be installing a new footing for the pylon
sign. The clearance issue can be argued, as to reach twelve feet, the
sign would be 28 feet, which might not be desirable (but allowed under
ordinance) . The minimum clearance is for safety, but no walking is
present in this area. Perhaps the applicant can landscape around the
sign post so people do not walk close to the sign. The requirement of
allowing one sign to identify the gasoline brand does not take into
account the business structure of Stop-N-Shop. At the time the
ordinance was written, it was common for major oil corporations to own
their stations, whereas, now various retail companies will contract with
the major oil corporations to pump their gas. Technically, one could
consider the number of price signs to be two, as the four smaller signs
are parallel and two on each side could be considered as one. The
additional eight square feet is not much additional, considering the
proposed monument sign is approximately 180 square feet under its
maximum potential surface size.
The sign variance requests meet the three conditions. Of importance is
the fact the project is an existing structure which is considerably set
back_ on the property. The situation is unique as the applicant could
not correct the situation.
I recommend approval of the comprehensive sign plan from Stop-N-Shop
Superette which would be contingent upon the applicant owning the
property. The approval would not be parcel specific.
Date• October 31 , 1991 Fee• $100.00
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PETITION FOR SIGN VARIANCE
Applicant: Stop-N-Shop Superette Phone: (612) 789-0105
Address: 3813 Stinson Blvd. St. Anthony, MN 55418
Status of applicant (owner, buyer, renter, agent, etc. ) : OWNER
Street address and/or legal description of property petitioned for
variance: 3813 Stinson Blvd.
Zoning district in which property is located: -=
Request; Variance for a sign
Minnesota Statutes and City Ordinances require that the following
conditions be satisfied for approval of this request. Please respond
to these conditions, using additional sheets, if necessary.
1) The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public
welfare or injurious to other property in the neighborhood or village.
: If you grant this variance it would not be detrimental to the public. It would
be our source of identifying our business.
2) A particular hardship to the applicant would result if the strict
letter of the regulations are adhered to.
A retail/convenience business needs identifying of a business . We need to
advertise our price and business name.
3) The conditions upon which the applications for a variance is based
are unique to the parcel of land for which the variance is sought and
are not applicable, generally, t. other property within the same land-
use classification. The design of�this building is set back too far on the property.
The Firestone which is north, and Pizza, Hut south of th pro erty blocks the view of this
bui n To mak this 4 vital project, r�ee th Ivari nce.
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SIGN VARIANCE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that there \viIl be a public hearing by the Planning Commission of the
City of St. Anthony on Tuesday, November 19, 1991, at 7:45 P.M. in the Council Chambers
of the City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road (enter northeast corner) for the purpose:
Consideration of a request for a comprehensive sign plan from Stop-N-Shop
Superette, Inc., 1847 Johnson Street Northeast, Minneapolis, for one pylon
sign to identify the gasoline brand located along 3813 Stinson Boulevard;
which requires variances for size, number of signs, and ground clearance
height.
Anyone wishing to be heard with reference to the above matter shall be heard at said time
and place. Questions regarding this matter shall be referred to the City Manager, 789-8881.
Thomas D. Burt
City Manager
Publish: November 6, 1991
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949 Sibley Memorial Highway 3801 Stinson Boulevard 3800 Apache Lane
St. Paul, MN 55118 St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421
Apache Ca Wash------.. — Keri Solid -- - Sentinel Management -- - -
3725 Stinson Boulevard 2817 silver Lane 5151 Edina Industrial Blvd.
St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421 Minneapolis, MN 55435
Re: Equinox Apartments
Ed's Self Service Car Wash-----
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3901 Stinson Boulevard 2415-39th Avenue N.E.
St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421
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APPROVAL. :
DATE :
November 19 199
TO : Planning Commiasrion Menjbers
FROM :
David
UNIVERSAL SIGN COMPANY FOR J. C. PENNEV S, SIGN .VARIANCE
REQUEST
The issue at hand is consideration of a request for a sign variance from
Universal Sign Company, 1033 Thomas Avenue, St. Paul, for two (2) 517"
X 20 ' "J C Penney" signs to be mounted on the existing Apache Plaza
Shopping Center freestanding sign located on Silver Lake Road. Said
signs are proposed to be located below the existing Apache Plaza
lettering and above the two (2) existing Herberger's 519" X 20 ' signs.
The applicant stresses that competitive factors now require that J.C.
Penney maximize its visibility to the marketplace, as its location
provides limited signage and storefront visibility for northbound
traffic along Silver Lake Road. The applicant also stresses that J.C.
Penney, although in the same zoning classification as the other retail
areas of St. Anthony, has an unique regional focus, thereby requiring
additional visibility.
In a letter dated May 26, 1987 (copy included) , the applicant agrees to
not erect additional tenant signs on the Apache Plaza pylon sign on
Silver Lake Road during the term of the Herberger's lease. Currently,
Herberger's is under lease at Apache Plaza. The current request for the
sign variance is contradictory to the referenced letter.
The three conditions are met in this sign variance. I recommend
approval, of the requested sign variance.
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
• NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SIGN VARIANCE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that there will be a public hearing by the Planning Commission of the
City of St. Anthony on Tuesday, November 19, 1991, at 7:35 P.M. in the Council Chambers
of the City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road (enter northeast corner) for the purpose:
Consideration of a request for a sign variance from Universal Sign Company,
1033 Thomas Avenue, St. Paul, for two (2) 5'9" X 20' "J C Penney" signs to
be mounted on the existing Apache Plaza Shopping Center freestanding sign
located on Silver Lake Road. Said signs are proposed to be located below
existing Apache Plaza lettering and above the two (2) a)dsting Herberger's 5'9"
X 20' signs.
Anyone wishing to be heard with reference to the above matter shall be heard at said time
and place. Questions regarding this matter shall be referred to the City Manager, 789-8881.
• Thomas D. Burt
City Manager
Publish: November 6, 1991
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Sentinel Management Co. Twin City Federal Taco Bell
5151 Industrial Boulevard 3899 Silver Lake Road 3704 Silver Lake Road
Minneapolis, MN 55435 St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421
Re: Etc uinox Apartments
Cadwallader Real Estate Ken Lee C. G. Rein
3901 Silver Lake Road 3904 Penrod Lane 949 Sibley Memorial Hwy.
St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Paul, MN 55118-3698
J. T. Vargas, Inc.
3909 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony, MN 55421
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Dat e• October 9, 1991 Fee: $100. 00
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PETITION FOR SIGN VARIANCE
Applicant• Universal Sign Company Phone: 645-0223
Address • 1033 Thomas Ave. , St. Paul , MN.
Status of applicant (owner, buyer, renter, agent, etc. ) : Agent
Street address and/or legal description of property petitioned for
variance• Apache Plaza
Zoning district in which property is located:
Request: Install (2) "J C Penny" signs on existing pylon.
Minnesota Statutes and City Ordinances require that the following
conditions be satisfied for approval of this request. Please respond
to these conditions, using additional sheets, if necessary.
1) The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public
welfare or injurious to other property in the neighborhood or village.
2) A particular hardship to the applicant would result if the strict
letter of the regulations are adhered to.
3 ) The conditions upon which the applications for a variance is based
are unique 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.
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2. Yes, a particular hardship to the applicant would result if the strict
letter of the regulations are adhered to. J.C. Penney is a 57,000 square
foot department store located at the northwesterly side of Apache Plaza.
This location provides limited signage and storefront visibility for
southbound traffic along Silver Lake Road, and no signage or storefront
visibility for northbound traffic along Silver Lake Road. Although J.C.
Penney has been a tenant at Apache for many years, competitive factors in
the marketplace now require that J.C.Penney maximize its exposure to that
marketplace with additional signage on Silver Lake Road.
3. Yes, the conditions upon which the application for a variance are based are
unique to the parcel for which the variance is sought and are not applicable
to other property within the same land-use classification. Apache Plaza is
a 530,000 square foot shopping complex, with 3,000 lineal feet of exterior
wall space within the main mall area located on 52 acres of land. J.C.
Penney is a 57,000 square foot tenant which exceeds the total square footage
of most other retail complexes within the City of St. Anthony.
As a matter of policy, Apache Plaza controls both exterior and interior
signage of all tenants in an.attempt to maintain a harmonious appearance of
the shopping center. It is the feeling of Apache Plaza, Ltd. and the
applicant that the proposed signing corresponds with Apache' s attempt to
• maintain the architectural integrity of the complex.
Although Apache Plaza is in the same zoning classification as the other
retail areas of St. Anthony, the nature of the tenancies at Apache and the
size of the complex create a regional scope shopping area, whereas the other
retai-1 facilities have neighborhood orientation.
We respectfully request that the City of St. Anthony Planning Commission and
City Council approve the above request.
if
CEIDDC.G
boaREIN COMPANY O 949 SIBLEY MEMORIAL HIGHWAY,SAINT PAUL,MINNESOTA 5b118.3698 O PHONE(612)455-7100
May 26, 1987
City of St. Anthony
Planning Commission and
City Council
3301 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony, MN 55418
To Whoa It May Concern:
Apache Plaza, Ltd., hereby agrees that, in the event the pending sign variance
for G.R. Herberger's, Inc., is approved by the Planning Commission and City
Council, Apache Plaza, Ltd., will not erect additional tenant signs on the
Apache Plaza pylon sign located on Silver Lake Road during the term of the
Herbergers -lease.
Sincerely,
APACHE PLAZA, LTD.
• Rein Associates Co.,
General Partner
BY
is D. Cavanaugh
Vice President
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• 1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
3 NOVEMBER 5, 1991
4 1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5 The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was led
6 by Mayor Ranallo.
7 2. ROLL CALL
8 Council Present: Mayor Ranallo, Councilmembers Marks, Enrooth, Fleming, and
9 Wagner.
10 Staff Present: City Manager Burt, Management Assistant Urbia, City Clerk Kroeplin.
11 3. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 5, 1991 COUNCIL AGENDA
12 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the agenda for the November 5,
013 1991 Council meeting with the addition of the canvass.
14 Motion carried unanimously
15 4. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 22, 1991 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
16 Motion by Marks, second by Fleming to approve the minutes of the October 22, 1991
17 Council Meeting as presented and there were no corrections.
18 Motion carried unanimously
19 5.' LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS
20 Motor Vehicles Starting License:
21 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the motor vehicle starting license
22 for Dick's St. Anthony Service.
23 Motion carried unanimously
24 Heating Licenses:
5 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the heating licenses for Blaine
6 Heating and Air Conditioning and Rollins Heating and Air Conditioning.
L ,y
2
1 Motion carried unanimously
2 Contractors Licenses:
3 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the contractors'licenses for Harstad
4 Homes Inc.; R & R Construction; Elder-Jones, Inc.; Straitline Construction;
5 Morehouse Masonry Inc.; Joseph Paul Herzog; D & D Home Improvement Inc.; and
6 Panelcraft of Minnesota Inc..
7 Motion carried unanimously
8 6. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
9 A. Dorsey & Whitney
10 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve payment in the amount of
11 $2,010.65 to Dorsey& Whitney for legal services rendered through September
12 30, 1991 for various matters concerning the City.
13 Motion carried unanimously
14 B. Dorsey & Whitney
15 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve payment in the amount of
16 $251.25 to Dorsey & Whitney for legal service rendered through September
17 30, 1991 regarding the Foss Road Lift Station (NewMech Companies).
18 Motion carried unanimously
19 C. Maier Stewart and Associates
20 Motion by Enrooth, second by Fleming to approve payment in the amount of
21 $2,364.50 to Maier Stewart and Associates for engineering services rendered
22 from September 1, 1991 through September 28, 1991.
23 Motion carried unanimously
24 D. Verified Claims
25 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to approve the one page of verified
26 claims as presented by the Finance Director.
27 Motion carried unanimously
1 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2 There were no public hearings.
3 8. REPORTS
4 A. COUNCIL REPORTS
5 Report of Councilmember Wagner
6 Councilmember Wagner attended the Senior Issues Forum on Monday,
7 October 28th at Chandler Place. Wagner said that there was a good turnout
8 and the Representatives' presentations were interesting. Wagner felt that the
9 event was valuable and worthwhile.
10 Wagner also complimented the City's snow plowing effort.
11 Report of Councilmember Fleming
12 Councilmember Fleming attended the Senior Issues Forum on Monday,
13October 28th at Chandler Place. Fleming stated that the residents in
04 attendance felt that they were being listened to by the State Representatives.
15 Fleming attended the Lenny Webster autograph signing session at
16 Autumnwoods on October 30th.
17 Report of Councilmember Enrooth
18 Councilmember Enrooth will attend the Hennepin County Recycling Task
19 Force meeting on Wednesday, November 6th at 4:00 p.m. at the St. Louis
20 Park City Hall.
21 Enrooth will attend the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Legislative
22 Policy Adoption meeting on Thursday, November 7th at 5:30 p.m. at the
23 Northland Inn, Brooklyn Park.
24 Report of Councilmember Marks
25 Councilmember Marks reported that progress is being made in the creation
26 of a videotape program of the St. Anthony Orchestra trip to Salo, Finland.
27 The videotape will then be played on cable television. Mayor Ranallo added
28 that St. Anthony has been invited to use the City of Shoreview's state of the
�29 art equipment for any taping needs.
4
1 Marks will give an address in Columbia Heights regarding the Sister City
2 program.
3 Report of Mayor Ranallo
4 Mayor Ranallo was in attendance at Officer Sturdevant's retirement party.
5 The Mayor stated that the turnout was good with over one hundred people
6 in attendance.
7 The Mayor was in attendance at the October 30th East Metro Mayors
8 meeting,where the East Metro Development Corporation was discussed. The
9 He wants to explore the possibility of joining this organization to assist in
10 development/redevelopment of various commercial areas in St. Anthony.
11 Ranallo directed the City Manager to look into the costs and advantages of
12 joining this organization.
13 Mayor Ranallo advised that there is a League of Minnesota Cities Legislative
14 Policy Adoption meeting on Thursday, November 21st. Ranallo is chair of the
15 Federal Legislative Policy Committee, and will be giving a presentation.
16 The Mayor stated that.the ticket sales for the D.A.R.E. Benefit Concert are •
17 not selling well. He encouraged everyone to promote the concert as much as
18 possible.
19 The Mayor reported that the spaghetti dinner at Apache on October 27th was
20 a success. A profit of $1,069 was realized, of which $500 will be used for
21 advertising next year's event and $500 will be donated to the Historical Society
22 for restoration of the Columbus statue in St. Paul. The Mayor noted that U.S.
23 Representative Sabo, Hennepin County Commissioner Makowske, and
24 Ramsey County Commissioner Salverda were in attendance.
25 Mayor Ranallo advised that it is time to schedule the 1992 goal setting session.
26 He felt that emphasis must be placed on team building. The Mayor directed
27 the City Manager to explore goal setting session facilitators and possible dates.
2.8 The Mayor suggested the session should take place during the first two weeks
29 in January.
30 B. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
31 Comparable Worth
32 The interpretation rules changed once again, thereby causing some additional
33 work to get into compliance. This issue will be discussed at the November •
34 19th City Council Work Session. The City Manager noted that there will be
5
1 five issues to discuss at the next work session.
2 Storm Water Study
3 City Manager Burt advised that a meeting between the consultant engineer,
4 City officials, and Hennepin County Commissioner Makowske must be
5 scheduled, as the Commissioner needs a report to justify the $5,000
6 contribution for the study from Hennepin County.
7 Agreement for Custodial Services at the Parkview Facility
8 The City Manager noted that this agreement was previously signed by past
9 City Manager David Childs and past Acting City Manager Sue VanderHeyden
10 without City Council approval. Because of the dollar amount, the Council will
11 now need to act upon this agreement. Mr. Burt stated that he has looked into
12 contracting out for custodial service and heating plant maintenance, and that
13 it would less than contracting with the school district. Mayor Ranallo advised
14 that the City Manager first discuss this matter with the school district Acting
15 Superintendent, and then with the School Board during the joint City
16 Council/School Board meeting. The Council agreed that the service from
17 the School District has not been satisfactory, and that they would agree to
*8 contract outside so as to save money and receive better service. Brad
19 Bjorklund, former Planning Commission member and a member of the
20 audience, is aware of the maintenance problems and agreed with the City
21 Council.
22 9. NEW BUSINESS
23 A. Resolution 91-048, Re: 1992 Ramsey County SCORE funding for Recycling
24 Program
25 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to adopt Resolution 91-048; approving
26 the submittal of the 1992 Ramsey County SCORE funding grant application
27 and entering into a contract for this program.
28 Motion carried unanimously
29 B. Recycling Bin Lids
30 Management Assistant Urbia stated that there has been interest from some
31 Councilmembers and St. Anthony residents in making these lids available. Mr.
32 Urbia demonstrated how the lid worked. The Council agreed with
33 Management Assistant Urbia's recommendation to purchase 50 recycling bin
104 lids, which will be available to the public in January at a cost of $3.00. The
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1 Council, however, wanted Urbia to test the lids in cold weather before
2 purchase.
3 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4 A. Ordinance 1991-007, Re: Amendment of Fence Ordinance (3rd Reading.)
5 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the third reading of Ordinance 1991-
6 007 pertaining to fences which are constructed as part of a raised deck; amending
7 Section 340.10, Subd. 10 of the 1973 Code of Ordinances.
8 Motion carried unanimously
9 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to recess the meeting at 8:36 p.m. until the City
10 Clerk presents the City Election results.
11 Motion carried unanimously
12 The meeting was convened at 9:01 P.M. to certify the City election results.
13 Pct. 1H Pct. 2H Pct. 3H Pct. 1R Total
14 Mayor
15 Clarence Ranallo . 359 617 21 213 1,210
16 Write-Ins 11 12 1 1 25
17 Robert Levandowski 2
18 Michael Jacobs 1
19 David Freund 1
20 David Drews 2
21 No Name 5
22 George Marks 1
23 Doug Jones 1
24 June Stuhr 1
25 Tom Brever 1
26 Bill Floren 1
27 No Name 2
28 John Ennen 1
29 Richard Johnson 1
30 Steve Rekuski 1
31 Dorothy Fleming 1
32 Art Benson 1
33 Harold Cope 1
34 Councilmember (2 year term)
35 George Wagner 312 546 22 192 1,072
7
1 Write-Ins 7 10 1 2 20
2 Harry Luko 1
3 Dorothy Fleming 1
4 No Name 1
5 Dorothy Fleming 1
6 No Name 3
7 Mike Volna 1
8 Pat Bridgeman 1
9 Pat Ennen 1
10 Mike Jindra 1
11 Don DeWall 1
12 Councilmember (4 year term, 2 seats open
13 Dorothy Fleming 280 421 16 105 822
14 Douglas Jones 188 341 10 114 653
15 George Marks 201 402 17 134 754
16 George Thompson 57 120 5 83 265
17 Write-Ins 1 6 0 0 7
18 Mary Ann Kuharski 1
19 Mary Ann Kuharski 2
20 No Name 1
61 Don DeWall 2
22 David Halstengard 1
23 The total vote was 1,411 of the registered voters.
24 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to approve and certify to the Counties the City
25 election results.
26 Motion carried unanimously.
27 11. ADJOURNMENT
28 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m..
29 Motion carried unanimously
30 Respectfully submitted,
31
32 David Mark Urbia, Management Assistant
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34 Mayor Clarence Ranallo
35 ATTEST:
36 City Clerk
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
3
4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
5
6 OCTOBER 22 , 1991
7
8 1 . CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
9 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ranallo at 7 : 30
10 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by members of
11 a fourth grade Boy Scout Troup from a local school .
12
13
14 2 . ROLL CALL
15
16 Council Present : Mayor Ranallo, Councilmembers Marks ,
17 Fleming, and Wagner.
18
Council Absent : Enrooth
_ Staff Present : City Manager Burt , Management Assistant
22 Urbia, Finance Director Larson, Fire Chief Johnson,
23 Police Chief Engstrom, and Public Works Director Hamer .
24 City Attorney Soth arrived at the meeting at 8 : 10 p.m.
25
26
27 3 . APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 22 , 1991 COUNCIL AGENDA
28
29 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve the agenda
30 for the October 22 , 1991 Council meeting with the
31 addition of Resolution No. 91-047 .
32
33 Motion carried unanimously
34
35
36
37 4 . APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 8 , 1991 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
38
39 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to approve the minutes
40 of the October 8 , 1991 Council Meeting as presented and
41 there were no corrections .
42
43 Motion carried unanimously
44
1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
• OCTOBER 22 , 1991
PAGE 2
4
5
6 Introduction of Newly-Hired Police Officer
i Police Chief Engstrom introduced Police Officer Mark
8 Lebens and his wife, Sarah .
9
10 Officer Lebens has two children, three and seven years
11 old . He received his Associate of Arts Degree from
12 Lakewood Community College and graduated from the Law
13 Enforcement Training Center in Bloomington after
14 completing a Skills Course for Police Officers .
15
16 Chief Engstrom noted that Officer Lebens has received
17 numerous letters of commendation and appreciation from
18 his previous employers as well as citizens whom he has
19 assisted. Officer Lebens served as a volunteer reservist
20 for the City of Roseville and was with the Ramsey County
21 Sheriff ' s Reserve as well . His previous employement was
22 as a security guard at the Har Mar Shopping Center in
23 Roseville. He presently resides with his family in
24 Vadnais Heights .
25
26 Mayor Ranal to and members of the Council welcomed Officer
7 Lebens to the City.
_ Chief Engstrom advised the Council that two occupants
30 will be seen in police cars patrolling the City for a
31 while . One of the occupants will be a police officer and
32 the other will be an officer in training or a reservist .
33 Field officer training is a sixteen week . program. He
34 mentioned this as some residents had questioned having
3.5 two people riding in patrol cars around the City.
36
37 Award of Bids for Hicxhcrest Spillway Improvements
38 Denny Stowe, who prepared the estimates for this project ,
39 stated that the bids included a disproportionate estimate
40 and the bids received were twice the estimates . He felt
41 that the project, had relatively small quantities involved
42 and there was not much incentive for bidders to bid. Only
43 three bids were received.
44
45 Stowe noted that some of the design features of the
46 project would have required large equipment thereby
47 necessitating additional employees . The hole in the
48 project was designed to be twenty-five feet deep
49 according to OSHA regulations and would required
50 considerable sheeting. The sheeting requirements were
51 dramatically underestimated in the specifications for the
52 project .
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4
5
6 Stowe recommended that the Council not award the bid . The
7 lowest bid received was $117 , 000 and the estimate was
8 $59 , 000 . He stated that there is an alternate design
9 available which he would like to prepare for Council
10 viewing and which would save considerable dollars . It is
11 drafted with "value" engineering and may somewhat change
12 the nature of the design . If the Council rejects the bids
13 received and authorizes a re-design and going out for
14 bids again , Stowe said the re-advertising for bids can be
15 done in approximately three weeks or less .
16
17 Councilmember Wagner inquired if there would be any
18 additional charges for the re-design. Stowe responded
19 that the engineering firm will absorb these costs and
20 there will be no additional charges to the City.
21
22 Motion by Marks , second by Fleming to reject the bids
23 received for the Highcrest Spillway Improvement Project .
24
25
26 Motion carried unanimously
27
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30
31 PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED 1992 BUDGET BY CITY MANAGER
.32
33 Mayor Ranallo advised those in attendance that the date
34 selected for the Public Hearing on the 1992 proposed
35 budget is November 26th . This evening' s presentation is
36 to apprise the residents in St . Anthony of what is being
37 proposed for the 1992 budget and allow for their input .
38
39 The Mayor noted that the time between the public hearing
40 on the 26th and the date for certification of the budget
41 to the State is only about two weeks and would allow
42 little time for comments from the residents . The City
43 Council had requested staff to prepare for an informal
44 presentation of the proposed budget .
45
46 All department heads of the City were in attendance at
47 this meeting. The Mayor encouraged those residents at the
48 meeting to direct any questions they might have to the
49 department heads .
50
51 With the use of overhead slides , the City Manager
52 presented the proposed budgets for each department . He
noted that the, City of St . Anthony is in two counties ,
Ramsey and Hennepin . He said that the property taxes
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OCTOBER 22 , 1991
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4
5
6 which go to the City in both counties will decrease.
7
8 The overall increase in taxes is 1 . 8% , but the City
9 Council ' s proposed budget for 1992 is exactly the same as
10 the budget for 1991 . Using an overhead slide , the City
11 Manager reviewed all of the entities who receive funding
12 from property taxes and their estimated share of those
13 taxes .
14
15 Mayor Ranallo stated that the only thing which could
16 change the property tax on a given property would be a
17 change in the valuation which is based on the market
18 rate of the home.
19
20 Councilmember Marks observed that the City' s share of the
21 property tax is approximately one-fifth of the total tax .
22 The City Manager agreed and noted that values of land in
23 St . Anthony have increased at the same rate as home
24 values have decreased.
25
26 A resident expressed concern with the value placed on
Apache Plaza Shopping Center . He stated he was made aware
40_ that the owners of this shopping center had appealed its
29 valuation and it had been reduced . The City Manager
30 stated that this is correct and was made on the basis of
31 low occupancy of the shopping center. This reduction in
32 value cost the City approximately $80 , 000 in taxes .
33
34 The City Manager noted he and others have been meeting
35 with representatives of Apache Plaza regarding the
36 marketing of it and future development . He stated that
37 C. J. Ryan , who owns the shopping center , had indicated
38 there would be some positive changes at the shopping
39 center in the near future . The City Manager noted that
40 representatives of the City Council and of the City staff
41 have been working to improve the center as it is the
42 City' s largest taxpayer .
43
44 The Mayor advised that the shopping center is no longer
45 for sale. He noted that a rental agent is on site all of
46 .-the time. The owner is hopeful of securing some public
47 funding to revitalize the center.
48
49 The City Manager stated that seventy-three percent of the
50 City ' s budget is made up from property tax . There is not
21 much opportunity for growth as the City is almost
completely built up . He noted this lack of growth also
impacts on collectable fees such. as licenses and permits
4 for contractors . In 1991 , permits were up one percent
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OCTOBER 22 , 1991
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4
5
6 which were mostly for improvements or additions to
7 presently-standing homes or structures .
8
9 It was noted that the Liquor Department is very
10 successful . The Council ' s policy is to use revenues from
11 the Liquor Fund for capital expenditures . Transferring
12 funds from the liquor reserves is also a tool used by the
13 Council to balance the budget . He noted that some capital
14 purchases are being postponed until the fiscal health of
15 City is stable and the State financial crisis has
16 diminished . The City Manager stated that the 6 . 5% sales
17 tax recently passed by both Hennepin and Ramsey Counties
18 will affect the loss of Local Government Aids . LGA was
19 reduced about thirty-five percent which translates into
20 $42 , 507 in dollars lost to the City for 1992 .
21
22 Using overhead graphs , the City Manager reviewed all of
23 the General Funds budgets , which are the only budgets
24 supported by tax dollars .
25
26 Those budgets reviewed are as follows : Mayor/Council ;
Intergovernmental Relations ; Management ; Elections ;
_ Finance/Accounting; Assessing; Legal ; Civil Defense ;
29 Police Department ; Fire Department ; Inspections/Building
30 Department ; Animal Control ; Public Works Department ; Tree
31 and Weed Care; and Park Department .
32
33 The 59 . 8% increase in the Elections budget was due to the
34 additional election (Presidential Primary) and the
35 servicing and maintenance of the voting machines . There
36 was no increase in the Management budget as the
37 Administrative Assistant position in the City Manager ' s
38 office was not filled . The City Building budget is
3_9 presently running at a deficit but the City Council and
40 the School Board, which .are the two entities responsible
41 for funding this building, will be discussing 'this matter
42 at their next meeting. Mayor Ranallo noted that the ten
43 reserve officers for the City are not compensated but
44 their clothing and equipment is supplied. He felt they
45 rendered invaluable service to the City. The recent
46 purchase of park playground equipment was entirely funded
47 by donations from pull tab profits . All of the parks in
98 the City now have new equipment .
99
50 The City Manager felt one of the areas where many cities
51 save a great deal of money is in the consolidation and
cooperation agreements they have with other cities . He
cited as an example the Haz Mat vehicle which is shared
by five cities and was funded by each of these cities in
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OCTOBER 22 , 1991
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4
5
6 equal shares of one-fifth . He is hopeful that the
7 Legislature recognizes these cooperative efforts between
8 municipalities which have been in place for a long time
9 and are mutually beneficial .
10
11 John Mondatti , 3420 Highcrest , felt the City should put
12 considerable efforts into expanding Apache Plaza and make
13 it more profitable . He referred to a recent article which
14 appeared in the Star Tribune regarding the one-hundred
15 percent occupant' rate enjoyed by Har Mar Mall in
16 Roseville.
17
18 Mr. Mondatti was 'of the opinion that the City Council
19 should become involved with marketing Apache Plaza . He
20 suggested that parking be charged for when used by those
21 who park their cars and ride the MTC buses from the
22 shopping center . Increasing the cash flow and
23 diversification are two areas Mr . Mondatti felt the
24 Council should concentrate on for Apache Plaza to become
25 more successful .
26
Mayor Ranallo stated that the parking lots at Apache are
40privately-owned and that the City cannot be a party to
_ charging for use of the parking lots . He felt all the
30 Council could justifiably.do was to encourage shopping at
31 Apache Plaza .
32
33 Mayor Ranallo commended the City Manager and City staff
34 on the budget presentation .
35
36 5 . LICENSES/PERMIT%PETITIONS
37
38 There were no applications for licenses or permits .
39
40 6 . PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
41
42 A. Hance & Levahn , Ltd.
43 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve
44 payment in the, amount of $2 , 400 . 00 to Hance &
45 LeVahn for legal services rendered relative to St .
46 Anthony prosecutions for the month of October,
47 1991 .
48
49 Motion carried unanimously
50
51 B. Verified Claims
52 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve the
four pages of verified claims as presented by the
Finance Director .
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OCTOBER 22 , 1991
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4
5
6 Motion carried unanimously
7
8
9
10 7 . REPORTS
11
12 A. Council Reports
13
14 Report of Councilmember Wagner
15 Councilmember Wagner received a letter from the athletes
16 from St . Vincent who participated in the Special
17 Olympics .
18
19 They wrote they thoroughly enjoyed their visit and
20 appreciated the hospitalities shown them.
21
22
23 Report of Councilmember Fleming
24 Councilmember Fleming said that the Village Fest meeting
25 originally scheduled for October 14th has been
26 rescheduled for October 28th .
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29 Report of Councilmember Marks
30 Councilmember Marks reported that the Sister City report
31 given at the recent Kiwanis meeting was very well
32 presented and very well received.
33
34
35 Report of Mayor Ranallo
36 The- Mayor reported he had met with the mayors of New
37 Brighton , Shoreview, and Arden Hills today to discuss
38 matters of mutual interest . Another meeting is scheduled
39 at 5: 00 until 7 : 30 p.m. on October 28th in the Shoreview
40 City Hall to discuss issues regarding road construction,
41 joint cooperative efforts , consolidation and Local
42 Government Aids .
43
44 Mayor Ranallo reminded the Councilmembers of the Senior
45 Issues Forum on October 28th from 10 : 00 to 11 : 30 at
46 Chandler Place. This forum is part of the Legislative
47 Mini-Sessions and will be hosted by Representative Mary
48 Jo McGuire .
49
50 The Mayor accompanied a member of SADD (Students Against
51 Drunk Driving) to a Paul Todd Show. He noted that the
student was very impressed .
5
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OCTOBER 22 , 1991
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5
6 9. NEW BUSINESS
7
8
9 A. Roger Bona, Owner of Unocal 76 on Kenzie Terrace -
10 Discussion Regarding Expansion of Business
11 Mr. Bona was not in attendance at the meeting so there
12 was no discussion .
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14
15 B. Chandler Drive Pavement Rehabilitation - Change Order #1
16 The City Manager advised there are eleven changes being
17 requested in Change Order # 1 which amounts to an add-on
18 of $21 , 000 . The design of the street has been changed
19 which removed the sharp curve and more sod has been
20 added. Also, it was noted that the new pole barn which
21 was formerly used as the fire station, was originally a
22 significant distance from the street . With the
23 straightening of the street , the pole barn is less than
24 thirty feet from the street but this has been
25 "grandfathered" in .
0Motion by Wagner , second by Marks to approve Change Order
_ # 1 .
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31 Motion carried unanimously
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35 10 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS
36
37 A. Ordinance No. 1991-007 ; Re: Amendment to the Fence
38 Ordinance ( second reading)
39 Motion by Wagner , second by Fleming to approve the
40 second reading of Ordinance No . 1991-007 being an
41 ordinance pertaining to fences which are
42 constructed as part of a raised deck ; amending.
43. Section 340 . 10 , Subd. 10' of the 1973 Code of
44 Ordinances .
45
46 Motion carried unanimously
47
48
49 There will be a Council work session on November 19th and
50 consideration will be given to a Council work session on
51 November 5th after the Election Canvass meeting. The Council
will also consider rescheduling or cancelling the regular
second meeting in December as it falls on Christmas Eve .
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6 11 . ADJOURNMENT
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8 Motion by Marks , second by Ranallo to adjourn the meeting at
9 9 : 35 p.m. .
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11 Motion carried unanimously
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16 Respectfully submitted,
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19 Jo-Anne Student , Council Secretary
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23 Mayor Clarence Ranallo
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_ City Clerk
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
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5 OCTOBER 8 , 1991
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8 1 . CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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10 The meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 p.m. and the Pledge of
11 Allegiance was led by Mayor Ranallo.
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14 2 . ROLL CALL
15
16 Council Present : Mayor Ranallo, Councilmembers Enrooth, Marks ,
17 Fleming and Wagner
18
19 Staff Present : City Manager Burt , Management Assistant Urbia
20 and City Attorney Soth.
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22
23 3 . APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 8 , 1991 COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
24
25 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the agenda for
the October 8 , 1991 Council Meeting.
8
29 Motion carried unanimously
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32 4 . APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 24 , 1991 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
33
34 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve the minutes of
35 the September 24 , 1991 Council Meeting as presented and there
36 were no corrections .
37
38 Motion carried unanimously
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42
43 INTRODUCTION OF NEW POLICE OFFICER
44 1
45 Mayor Ranallo recalled that Police Chief Engstrom had been
46 charged with forming a Police Department which reflected a
47 "public service" image . He felt that so far he had responded
48 to that charge.
49
50 Chief Engstrom introduced Jack Christman, the newly-hired
51 police officer for the City of St . Anthony.
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6 The Chief advised that Officer Christman had received a four
7 year degree in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin,
8 Madison. Officer Christman received his Certificate in
9 Criminal Justice from the Law Enforcement Training Center in
10 Edina. Chief Engstrom felt Officer Christman fits in very well
11 with the "community-oriented" police philosophy of St .
12 Anthony . .
13
14 Mayor Rana 110 and members of the City Council welcomed Officer
15 Christman to the City and to the Police Department .
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17
18 5. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS
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21 Contractors Licenses
22
23 Motion by Marks , second by Fleming to approve the contractor' s
24 license for Panelcraft of Minnesota.
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27 Motion carried unanimously
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30 Motion by Marks , second by Fleming to approve the contractor' s
31 license for Rodney Mysliwiec, R & R Construction.
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34 Motion carried unanimously
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36
37
38 -Motor Vehicle Starting
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40 Motion by Marks , second by Fleming to approve the motor
41 vehicle starting license for Dick' s St . Anthony Service.
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44 Motion carried unanimously
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47
48 6. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
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50 A. Dorsey & Whitney
51 •52 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve payment in
53 the amount of $1 , 895 .45 to Dorsey & Whitney for legal
54 services rendered through August 31 , 1991 for various
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6 matters concerning the City.
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9 Motion carried unanimously
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13 B. Dorsey & Whitney
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15 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve payment in
16 the amount of $5, 090 . 00 for legal services rendered
17 regarding recodification of ordinances .
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21 City Attorney Soth advised that this will be the last
22 bill submitted by his firm for recodification legal
23 services as the maximum expenditures authorized by the
24 Council have been reached and the grant funds have been
25 exhausted.
28 Motion carried unanimously
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30
31 C . Verified Claims
32
33 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to approve the four
34 pages of verified claims as presented by the Finance
35 Director .
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38 Motion carried unanimously
39
40
41 6. REPORTS
42
43 A. Plannina Commission Report - September 17 , 1991
44
45 Commissioner Werenicz was present representing the
46 Planning Commission .
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48
49 Setback Variance Request - G. Preussner, 2917 31st Avenue
50 Mr. Preussner requested a variance of thirteen feet ,
three inches to allow for front yard setback of forty
di feet ( the ordinance requires as minimum of thirty feet or
53 equal to the average of the adjacent property) for the
54 construction of an addition to the existing single family
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6 dwelling at 2917 31st Avenue.
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8 Commissioner Werenicz noted that this was a straight
9 forward request and that the addition will not encroach
10 any further than was allowable . He referred to the verbal
11 support Mr. Preussner had received from some of his
12 neighbors who had attended the Planning Commission
13 meeting. He noted the neighbors had also mentioned the
14 water problems which had been experienced over the years
15 on this property. They felt the only acceptable location
16 for this addition was as selected by Mr . Preussner.
17
18 The Planning Commission recommends approval of the
1.9 request with the condition that the siding be completely
20 done on the new addition and the front of the house when
21 the addition is put on and that the remainder of the
22 house be sided within one year.
23
24 Councilmember Marks questioned the need for requiring
25 this variance . The City Attorney responded that the
26 present ordinance required it but that the ordinance
27 could be amended. He felt this requirement gave the City
28 some advantage in that there would be more control
29 afforded to the City when dealing with substandard
30 buildings .
31
32 Councilmember Marks felt the "hardship" was created by
33 the wording of the ordinance.
34
35 Councilmember Enrooth inquired if Mr. Preussner intended
36 to replace the garage which is presently on the property.
37 He questioned if there would be room for two cars to be
38 parked once the addition was put on . Mr. Preussner stated
39 he plans on replacing the garage eventually and that
40 there is sufficient room to park two cars at the present
41 time.
42
43 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the
44 variance of thirteen feet , three inches for 2917 31st
45 Avenue as the request does meet the three conditions
46 necessary for approval , water is a hardship, no one
47 appeared in opposition of the request , and the distance
48 from 31st Avenue is not greater than what it is currently
49 with the existing building. Approval of the variance is
50 contingent upon the siding of the south and east sides
51 being done on the new construction at the time it is
52 completed and the north and west sides to be done within
53 one year of the granting of the variance .
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6 Motion carried unanimously
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9 Mayor Ranallo felt the Planning. Commission did a great
10 deal of work on the recodification and commended members
11 of the Commission . The City Manager advised the Planning
12 Commission will commence reviewal of the Sign Ordinance
13 at its October 15th meeting.
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15
16 B. COUNCIL REPORTS
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18
19 Report of Councilmember Waaner
20
21 Councilmember Wagner had nothing to report at this
22 time.
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24
25 Report of Councilmember Flemina
Councilmember Fleming addressed approximately two hundred
28 and fifty sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students at
29 the Middle School . Her topic was "Turning Off the
30 Violence" and she felt it was very well received. The
31 Mayor thanked her for this work.
32
33 Councilmember Fleming also attended the demonstration at
34 Wilshire Park School put on by the City and the School
35 District . She felt this venture was very worthwhile and
36 a good example of the City and the School District
37 working together .
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39
40 Report of Councilmember Enrooth
41
42 Councilmember Enrooth advised the Council there is a
43 wrap-up meeting of the Village -Fest Committee scheduled
44 for Monday, October 14th.
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46
47 Report of Councilmember Marks
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49 Councilmember Marks had nothing to report at this time .
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40 Report of Mayor Ranallo
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54 The Mayor advised that there is a Senior Issues Forum
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6 scheduled for October 28th. It will be held at Chandler
7 Place from 10 : 00 a .m. to 11 : 30 a.m. and is to be hosted
8 by Representative Mary Jo McGuire.
9
10 On Wednesday, October 2nd a meeting was held regarding
11 the upcoming D.A.R. E. fundraiser. The fundraiser is
12 scheduled for November 22nd and will feature a
13 performance by Paul Todd.
14
15 There will be seating for seven hundred people and the
16 Mayor noted he is in receipt of one hundred tickets which
17 are to be sold. He indicated a willingness to supply
18 tickets to be sold to members of the City Council and
19 staff . He noted that members of the Students Against
20 Drunk Driving (SADD) will be selling tickets as will
21 members of the Police Department and Community Services
22 Officers .
23
24 Mayor Ranallo stated that members of the City Council
25 will serve as ticket takers and ushers at the event . He
26 will request members of the School Board to serve in this •
27 same capacity.
28
29 The Mayor noted that a portion of the costs of the
30 entertainment has already been paid for and that other
31 donations are expected. The City Manager advised that
32 $1 , 500 has been contributed by the Eagles Club and $1 , 000
33 has been donated by Chandler Place . Some mention has been
34 made that a donation will be forthcoming from Tri-City
35 American Legion .
36
37 It was observed that the more donations received for
38 covering the cost of the Paul Todd Show will be realized
39 in a larger total of funds which can be given to the
40 D.A.R. E. Program.
41
42 The City Manager stated that many people involved in the
43 D.A.R.E. Program will be attending as this is the first
44 fundraiser being given for the Program.
45
46 Mayor Ranallo has contacted Steve Grimm and Colleen Ray
47 regarding their , participation on a fundraiser for the
48 D.A.R.E. Program. They appear to be interested. He will
49 follow through on this matter.
50
51 The Mayor stated that the Columbus events were kicked off
52 on Sunday, October 6th at Apache Plaza. He reminded the
53 Council of some of the activities which will be occurring
54 during the entire month of October .
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8 C. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
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10 Budaet Presentation
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12
13 The City Manager reminded the Council that there is a
14 budget presentation scheduled for October 22nd. He has
15 reserved the Cafeteria and confirmed the starting time as
16 7 : 30 p.m.
17
18 The starting time was acceptable to the Council but Mayor
19 Ranallo requested the presentation be held in the Council
20 Chambers with the Cafeteria as a backup.
21
22
23 Fire Department Open House
24
25 The Fire Department is holding its Annual Open House on
Tuesday, October 16th from 6 : 00 to 8 : 00 .
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29 Joint Meeting of City Council and School Board
30
31 October 16th at 7 : 00 p.m. is the date and time selected
32 for the joint meeting of the City Council and the School
33 Board. The City Manager indicated he has received no
34 confirmation nor comment from the School Board regarding
35 this joint meeting. Staff will check with the School
36 Board.
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38
39 Foss Road Lift Station Legal Costs
40
41 The City Manager advised that as of this date $12 , 613 . 00
42 of legal costs, have been incurred for the Foss Road Lift
43 Station dispute.
44
45 He noted it originally was to have been completed in 1989
46 but continued to be six to nine months behind schedule.
47 It is completed now and nearly all of the agreements are
48 wrapped up.
49
50 The City Attorney advised there will be no need to go to
court on this matter .
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54 Clarification of Sewer Rates and Charges
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7 A memo was received from Roger Larson, the Finance
8 Director, requesting members of the City Council to
9 advise staff of their interpretation of that section of
10 Ordinance 540 . 00 which addresses residential and
11 commercial designations relative to sewer rates and
12 charges and whether an ordinance amendment should be
13 drafted.
14
15 The City Manager advised- that the present practice is to
16 have meters read quarterly. He noted that in some
17 instances of apartment buildings or complexes there is
18 just one meter and he felt there are situations where
19 much more water is being used than is being charged for .
20
21 He cited the example of more equitable charges being made
22 with Chandler Place where a special meter has been
23 installed specifically to monitor water usage for the
24 sprinkler system.
25
26 Presently, the commercial rate is being charged for •
27 apartment buildings and complexes . The City Manager
28 stated that on residential charges the first three months
29 of usage determines what is charged for the 'remainder of
30 the year .
31
32 Burt is recommending that the water meters be read
33 quarterly and the sewer charges be determined according
34 to the water meter reading unless there is a separate
35 meter such as Chandler Place. Staff would set R-1 , R-2 ,
36 and R-3 charges at the residential rate and R-4 at the
37 commercial rate.
38
39 Some discussion followed how businesses which consume
40 large amounts of water, such as car washes , could be made
41 more efficient and less costly.
42
43 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner that staff be charged
44 with bringing to the City Council rates for R-1 , R-2 , and
45 R-3 charges based on residential rates and R-4 charges
46 based on commercial rates and that this be included in
47 the recodification.
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50 Motion carried unanimously
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52 •53 8 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
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6 There were no public hearings .
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9 9. NEW BUSINESS
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12 Proposed Election Judges for 1991 City General Election
13
14 Motion by Fleming, second by Enrooth to approve the list
15 of election judges for the 1991 City General Election as
16 noted on the -memo dated October 8 , 1991 from the City
17 Clerk.
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20 Motion carried unanimously
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23
24 Award of Bid for Kenzie Terrace Sidewalk Project -
25 Resolution No. 91-046
28 The City Manager advised that the last time this type of
2.9 project went out for bids there were more bidders .
30
31 Copies of the resolution were distributed at the Council
32 Meeting.
33
34 Motion by Marks , second by Ranallo to adopt Resolution
35 No . 91-046 ; being a resolution accepting bid in the
36 matter of Kenzie Terrace sidewalk construction.
37
38 R & D Enterprises , Inc. of Roseville, Minnesota was the
39 low responsible bidder in the amount of $17 , 055. 00 .
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42 Motion carried unanimously
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44
45 Ordinance No. 1991-007, Re: Amendment of Fence Ordinance
46 ( 1st Reading)
47
48 Mayor Ranallo stated he has had several conversations
49 with the - City Manager and the City Attorney regarding
50 fences in the community and the guidelines to be
considered.
3 The City Attorney has reviewed the material and minutes
54 of meetings which dealt with a recent fence variance
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7 request . The height of this fence was of some concern to
8 members of the City Council and of the Planning
9 Commission . They felt this could become a trend if it
10 were not specifically addressed in a fence ordinance.
11
12 To avoid any further concern with this matter, the City
13 Attorney added to the amendment of Section 340 . 10 an
14 exception for height for only that which is affixed to a
15 deck and is measured from the elevation of the raised
16 deck . He felt this exception would control heights of
17 fences which run the length of the property.
18
19 The City Attorney also addressed hardships on variances
20 and .the criteria which must be met . The conditions for
21 finding hardships are addressed by State statute. He
22 noted that some City Councils interpret hardships as
23 inconveniences . During the last Legislative Session a
24 bill was introduced to relax the definition. The bill
-25 failed .
26
27 It was the opinion of the City Attorney that the
28 interpretation should be kept rather narrow for fence
29 heights and a provision should be added to the fence
30 ordinance which allowed for "special permits . "
31
32 Mayor Ranallo referred to the Preussner situation which
33 granted a variance due to the problems experienced in the
34 back portion of the lot . The City Attorney felt it i-s
35 important to recognize something unusual or unique before
36 granting a variance.
37
38 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve the first
39 reading of Ordinance No. 1991-007 being an ordinance
40 pertaining to fences which are constructed as part of a
41 raised deck; amending Section 340 ..10 , Subd. 10 of the
42 1973 Code of Ordinances .
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44
45 Motion carried unanimously
46
47
48 The City Manager advised the Council that some thought is
49 being given to a request of the J.C. Penney Company at Apache
50 Shopping Center to include their name on the sign at the
51 Center which now exclusively used by Herberger ' s .
52
53 Councilmember Wagner recalled that Apache agreed to the sign
54 on a one-time only use basis . It was felt that to include another
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9 10 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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11 Councilmember Wagner referred to the article written by
12 Don Slater, Executive Director of the League of Minnesota
13 Cities , in the recent edition of the League' s magazine.
14 The article addressed Tax Increment Financing and
15 Councilmember Wagner felt it had some merit . Mayor
16 Ranallo thought there were some exceptions .
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18 11 . ADJOURNMENT
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20 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to adjourn the meeting
21 at 8 : 25 p.m. .
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24 Motion carried unanimously
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30 Respectfully submitted,
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34 Jo-Anne Student , Council Secretary
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39 Mayor Clarence Ranallo
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