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Document: PL PACKET 11171992
. CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
November 17, 1992
7:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NOTE: 7:00 P.M. -- City Attorney Soth will discuss the legal definition of hardship,
present option of accessory structure permit provision.
I. CALL TO ORDER.
II. ROLL CALL
III. MINUTES.
A. OCTOBER 20, 1992 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING.
IV. DESIGNATION OF COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE DECEMBER
8, 1992 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A. 7:35 P.M. -- DENNIS CAVANAUGH, C. G. REIN COMPANY, REQUEST FOR
SUBDIVISION/PLAT APPROVAL.
VI. MISCELLANEOUS.
A. APPOINT PLANNING COMMISSIONER TO ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY/
RECYCLING COMMITTEE.
B. REDEVELOPMENT PLAN -- 3112 SILVER LAKE ROAD.
C. CONCEPT REVIEW -- ADDITIONAL FRONTAGE SIGN FOR 2808 ANTHONY
LANE SOUTH.
D. SIGN ORDINANCE - 'CONSIDER AMORTIZATION, OTHER CITY ATTORNEY
FINDINGS.
E. PROPOSED PLANNING COMMISSION BYLAWS.
F. SEPARATION OF UNDERSIZED LOTS HELD IN SINGLE OWNERSHIP.
VII. STAFF UPDATE.
A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE CHANGES.
B. PLANNING COMMISSION PARKING SUBCOMMITTEE.
VIII. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS.
IX. ADJOURNMENT.
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
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5 OCTOBER 20 , 1992
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8 1 . CALL TO ORDER
9
10 The Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 7 : 30
11 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson
12 Faust .
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14 2 . ROLL CALL
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16 Commissioners Present : Thompson , Franzese, Gondorchin , Murphy,
17 Werenicz, Madden and Faust
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19 Staff Present : City Manager Burt and Management Assistant
20 Urbia
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22 3 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 18 , 1992 PLANNING COMMISSION
23 MEETING
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25 Motion by Madden, second by Franzese to approve the minutes of
26 the August 18 , 1992 Planning Commission Meeting with the
following corrections:
29 page 3 , line 31 : Add after the word "medium" the word
30 "density"
31 page 3, lines 39/40 : This sentence should read as follows ,
32. "Commissioner Madden also inquired as to when the impact on
33. the other lots will be resolved . "
34 page 4 , lines 23/24 : Delete the entire sentence.
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36 Commissioner Gondorchin noted that the word "supermarket" had
37. been treated as two words throughout the text of the minutes
38 and should be one word.
39.
40 Motion carried unanimously
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43 4 . DESIGNATION OF COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE OCTOBER 27,
44 1992 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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46 Commissioner Werenicz will attend the October 27 , 1992 City
47 Council Meeting representing the Planning Commission .
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49 5 : PUBLIC HEARINGS
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 20 , 1992
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6 A. Rezoning of Properties in Kenzie Terrace Moratorium Area
7 From Commercial ( "C" ) to Single Family Residential ( "R-
8 1 ,� )
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10 The public hearing was opened by Chairperson Faust at 7 : 37
11 p.m.
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13 The Chairperson advised that the public hearing had been
14 called to consider the proposed rezoning from "C" to "R-1" in
15 the area north of the proposed new intersection at Kenzie
16 Terrace which is currently the 2905 Kenzie Terrace area, 2700
17 Coolidge Street and 2715 Coolidge Street . The publication
18 requirements for the public hearing had been met .
19
20 Management Assistant Urbia briefly reviewed the history of
21 this proposed rezoning. He noted that the Planning Commission
22 had recommended to the City Council that the most appropriate
23 use was single family residential .
24
25 The Planning Commission also reviewed a proposal to amend the
26 St . Anthony Comprehensive Land Use Plan regarding this area.
40 The Commission recommended to the City Council that the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan be amended as proposed.
29
30 The Metropolitan Council approved the application for the
31 proposed amendment . The City Council approved the proposed
32 amendment at its September 8 , 1992 Council Meeting.
33
34 Commissioner Madden observed that the Planning Commission had
35 been requested to really focus on a very narrow portion of the
36 area. He also noted that he had heard that the Kenzington
37 Condo Division was going through a bankruptcy and the
38 development may be taken over by Resolution Trust . He
39 recalled that a medical facility had been part of the original
40 development for a vacant site in the area .
41
42 The City Manager stated that Resolution Trust does own a
43 portion of the development which is not owner-occupied.
44 Resolution Trust is a group of attorneys who manage
45 properties . Back taxes have been paid.
46
47 He noted that the present ownership of the vacant site is
48 still in question so that the future use or development has
49 not been determined. The question of ownership is between Meta
50 and Resolution Trust .
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6 Some developers have contacted the City Manager regarding the
7 vacant site being used for a medical facility. Noting that it
8 is located in a tax increment area, the City Manager stated
9 there could be some financial opportunities available for
10 developers . While the parcel could remain undeveloped for some
11 time, the City Manager noted there is a concern regarding the
12 paying off of the bonds .
13
14 Commissioner Madden inquired if there had been any thought
15 given to rezoning of this parcel . The City Manager responded
16 that this had not been considered by anyone that he knows of
17 but the parcel is presently being used by Kenzington residents
18 for parking.
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20 The Public Hearing was closed at 7 : 44 p.m.
21
22 Commissioner Murphy observed that this issue has been
23 discussed at length. Commissioner Madden favors the rezoning
24 but is bothered by the piecemeal approach being used . He noted
25 he had previously expressed a concern regarding the impact
26 all of the changes will make .
40 One of Commissioner Madden' s concerns was with regard to the
29 ingress and egress for the meat market and the Amoco Station .
30 He questioned if these would be in place after the redesigning
31 of the street as they are today.
32
33 The City Manager advised that an engineer has been hired to
34 design the roadway and the right-of-way issues regarding these
35 two businesses . The City has the authority to close the
36 ingress and egress outlets from 27th Avenue.
37
38 Commissioner Madden stated he fails to see how they could
39 continue to operate without their present ingress and egress .
40 The City Manager noted that the design element is not part of
41 the rezoning and that land use is the specific issue to be
42 addressed tonight . He also mentioned there may be a need for
43 the City to purchase another triangle of property from a
44 residential property owner.
45
46 The City Manager advised that in conjunction with the
47 redevelopment , neighborhood meetings will be held with
48 residents of the area to discuss access to properties and how
49 to preserve the neighborhood character of ' the area.
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OCTOBER 20 , 1992
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6 Motion by Gondorchin, second by Werenicz to recommend to the
7 City Council approval of, the rezoning of the area north of the
8 proposed new intersection at Kenzie Terrace (currently the
9 2905 Kenzie Terrace area, 2700 Coolidge Street and 2715
10 Coolidge Street ) from "C" to "R-1" as this would be consistent
11 with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as approved at the
12 September 8 , 1992 Council Meeting. As part of the Kenzington
13 Study area, and a consensus would be reached by working with
14 the developer and the neighbors .
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16 Motion carried unanimously
17
18 B. _Reauest for Side Yard Setback Variance - John Novak, 2608
19 West Armour Terrace
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21 The Public Hearing was opened at 7 : 54 p .m
22
23 The Chairperson advised that Mr . Novak is requesting a
24 variance of one foot four inches from the requirement of a
25 total of fifteen feeet in order to expand a single garage to
26 a double garage.
0 The proposed addition is seven feet . The eave overhang is an
29 additional 2 . 5 feet . Currently, the home is fifteen feet and
30 eight inches from the side lot line . The proposed addition
31 would have the structure eight feet and eight inches from the
32 side lot line .
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34 The Management Assistant prepared a memo detailing three
35 sideyard setback variance requests since 1985 . It was noted
36 that while all three were recommended for approval by the
37 Planning Commission, one was denied by the City Council .
38
39 A letter was received from five of Mr. Novak' s neighbors which
40 stated they did not oppose this variance being granted. His
41 neighbor to the west did not sign the letter.
42
43 Commissioner Murphy inquired if the fifteen foot requirement
44 is a local requirement or a state requirement . The City
45 Manager responded that this is a local requirement which is
46 based on maintaining a suburban setting rather than an urban
47 setting. A minimum of five feet is required by the Fire Code
48 and the minimum requirement of the State Code is less than
49 that
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7 Mr. Novak' s reasons for expanding his garage size was to
8 accommodate two cars and have the structure attached to his
9 home
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11 Chairperson Faust inquired if Mr . Novak had considered a
12 building which would not require a variance. Mr . Novak
13 responded the dimensions for this size structure would result
14 in an area which would be very "tight" to get into and out of
15 his vehicles. Also, the larger size garage would enable him to
16 have direct access to his home.
17
18 'Commissioner Thompson felt Mr. Novak had the right approach
19 and would be able to have both of his vehicles inside. He
20 noted that new construction in the City requires a double
21 garage be built .
22
23 Mr. John Dotolo, 2626 West Armour Terrace, the neighbor
24 adjacent to the Novak home, expressed some of his concerns
25 with this size garage. He thinks a twenty foot garage is large
26 enough to accommodate two full-sized vehicles and wants the
lot lines established before any constructin begins . He noted
that the lot line stakes had been put in thirty years ago and
29 now are underground.
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31 Mr. Novak advised he found the stakes with the use of a metal
32 detector and used a survey of the property he had received
33 from the City. He stated he has staked out the lot lines . Mr.
34 Dotolo contends the stake on the back of -the lot is eight feet
35 off .
36
37 The Management Assistant advised that the Building Inspector
38 will require a survey be done if there is any doubt as to the
39 lot line locations . No permit will be issued until this matter
40 has been decided.
41
42 The City Manager noted that the Planning Commission can also
43 require a survey.
44
45 Mr. Dotolo also was concerned with the drifting of snow.
46
47 The Public 'Hearing was closed at 8 : 09 p.m.
48
49 Commissioner Gondorchin inquired if a twenty foot garage would
50 prevent the. installation of an inside door to the house.
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6 Mr. Novak responded that it would not .
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8 Commissioner Murphy stated he is concerned with these types of
9 variance requests . He felt the three questions regarding
10 conditions necessary to grant a variance were not answered in
11 the affirmative. He observed that there is no topographical
12 issue and it appeard to be a situation of convenience rather
13 than hardship. He also felt the hardship was not caused by
14 City ordinance and that ordinances were adopted to maintain
15 community standards desired by residents .
16
17 Commissioner Werenicz felt that some of the City' s ordinances
18 are responsible for creating hardship situations . This issue
19 may have to be addessed in the future as many of the older
20 homes in the City have single car garages . He observed that
21 this would only be a one foot , four inch infringement .
22
23 Commissioner Murphy agreed that the ordinances may have to be
24 reviewed in the future but for now the only consistency
25 available regarding variances is meeting the three conditions
26 required by State statutes and City ordinances .
0 Commissioner Werenicz felt a twenty-foot garage would be very
29 "tight . "
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31 Commissioner Franzese agreed with the observations of both
32 Commissioner Werenicz and Commissioner Murphy. She questioned
33 if members of the -Planning Commission feel strong enough
34 about these issues to address the ordinances presently on the
35 books.
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37 The City Manager advised that the recodification is not yet
38 finalized and still can be changed. It will be reviewed in
39 November. He noted that 50 ' s characteristics do not apply in
40 the 90 ' s, referring particularly to single family homes with
41 single car garages .
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43 The City Manager stated that requests have been received from
44 property owners to allow the placement of garages .forward on
45 their property to accommodate the parking of vehicles .
46 Presently, this is prohibited, but he suggested that the
47 Planning Commission could review that section of the
48 ordinance.
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6 Chairperson Faust indicated he could not support the granting
7 of the variance request . He also cautioned holding out hope
8 for something to change when it may not happen.
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10 Mr. Novak noted that variance requests are rarely approved . He
11 inquired what conditions are necessary to have a variance
12 request approved .
13
14 Chairperson Faust responded that the ordinances are adopted by
15 the City Council based on public input . He noted that State
16 statute allows a City to violate its own ordinances if there
17 are unforeseen circumstances as reflected by the three
18 conditions in the application.
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20 Commissioner Murphy said that a variance was granted
21 approximately six months ago because of topography which
22 affected drainage.
23
24 Commissioner Madden observed that what constitutes a hardship
25 is viewed differently by different people. He feels a case can
26 be made for this variance request in that Mr. Novak is only
asking for a sixteen inch variance.
29 Commissioner Franzese inquired what the standard measurements
30 are for a double garage. Werenicz responded that the standard
31 measurements are 22 ' x 24 ' .
32
33 Commissioner Murphy recalled the denial of a permit by the
34 City Council to build a 24 foot garage.
35
36 The City Manager noted that the Planning Commission lacks the
37 legal counsel that is usually present at Council meetings
38 whereby a definition of "hardship" can be given .
39
40 Commissioner Gondorchin felt the request should be denied.
41 However, he understands the need for double garages on the
42 south end of the City as being desirable which would influence
43 his support for granting the variance request .
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45 motion . by Madden, second by Werenicz that ' the Planning
46 Commission recommends to the City Council that the -variance
47 requested at 2608 West Armour Terrace be granted pursuant to
48 the owner furnishing a certified survey that the lot lines are
49 properly located as stated by this owner at the hearing, that
50 the neighbors have signed a statement favoring the variance
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6 being approved, the neighbor to the east had a mixed
7 statement , and the Planning Commission finds that a hardship
8 does exist .
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10 Roll call : Thompson, Franzese, Gondorchin, Werenicz, Madden -
11 aye
12 Murphy, Faust - nay
13
14 Motion carries
15
16 6 . MISCELLANEOUS
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18 A. Proposed Parking Ordinance
19
20 The City Manager noted that this ordinance had been
21 recommended by the Planning Commission to receive approval by
22 a vote of six to one. After this recommendation received
23 coverage in the local newspapers , many residents contacted
24 City Councilmembers and staff in City Hall regarding its
25 implementation and how it would impact their particular
situations .
An Ad Hoc Committee on the Parking Ordinance was established
29 and met to discuss the matter. Members of the Committee agreed
30 that the City was visually in good condition. They had some
31 ideas as possible ways to accomplish the issue of image and
32 neighborhood aesthetics versus the proposed parking ordinance.
33
34 Consideration was given to the Housing Maintenance Code which
35 is presently being considered by the City Council . Also
36 suggested was - for the City to require a permit for all
37 property owners who park commercial or recreational vehicles,
38 recreational and utility trailers or watercraft on their
39 property. The permit would be an agreement on how the vehicles
40 or equipment would be stored.
41
42 The Ad Hoc Committee also suggested that a Beautification
43 Committee be appointed to handle complaints between neighbors
44 and resident complaints on the appearance of another' s
45 property. A variation of -the Beautification Committee could be
46 City mediation whereby City staff would make initial contact
47 in neighbor complaints . If no reso.lution of the problem could
48 be reached by City staff , the matter could be referred to the
49 services of Dispute Resolution.
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6 Upon receiving the report of the Ad Hoc Committee, the Council
7 felt additional input should be received and referred the
8 matter back to the Planning Commission . The intention of this
9 referral was for the Planning Commission to receive community
10 input at its meeting and report its findings back to the City
11 Council .
12
13 Staff also supplied information regarding parking restrictions
14 in three other communities which have provisions similar to
15 the proposals being discussed for St . Anthony.
16
17 Commissioner Gondorchin felt a subcommittee should be
18 appointed to address this issue. He distributed a document
19 which contained his thoughts and comments on 'various parts of
20 the proposed ordinance.
21
22 Mary Rockwood, 3404 Silver Lake Road, stated her opposition to
23 the ordinance. She noted that her recreational vehicle is in
24 very good condition and that the only view which it blocks in
25 front of her home is hers . She has pursued parking it
26 elsewhere and felt all of the options were too far away and
costly as well as holding the potential for vandalism. She
inquired if this ordinance is approved, whether the City would
. 29 be willing to provide secure places to park recreational
30 vehicles .
31
. 32 The City Manager corrected the misunderstanding that this
33 ordinance focuses exclusively on recreational vehicles as it
34 does not .
35
36 Sande Antczak, 3501 36th Avenue, told the Commission she was
37 advised when she - moved into the City that parking of
38 recreational equipment was not prohibited. -
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40 Jeff Kennedy, 2800 Hilldale Avenue, requested that no change
41 be made and viewed this issue as "passing the buck. " He owns
42 a tent trailer-which he wants to leave parked on his property.
43
44 William Zawislak, 2500 34th Avenue, advised he had served on
45 the Planning Commission and recalls that many residents were
46 told a number of years ago that the parking of recreational
47 vehicles was permitted on private property.. He noted that
48 paved surfaces were required and many property owners went to
49 some expense to meet this requirement . He also felt that off-
50 site parking space for this equipment is very costly.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 20 , 1992
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6 Chairperson Faust inquired how well publicized this meeting
7 was regarding addressing this issue. The City Manager advised
8 that a press release had been put out and it had received much
9 attention at two Council meetings . He noted that there were a
10 record number of complaints received this summer and Dispute
11 Resolution was used quite successfully.
12
13 The City Manager noted that many phone calls were received by
14 staff in support of the ordinance. He felt the issue of
15 parking as a whole has to be addressed.
16
17 Commissioner Werenicz felt this issue of recreational vehicle
18 parking will not simply disappear. He observed that the owners
19 of this type of equipment have banded together and lobbied
20 against the passage of the ordinance. He felt it was unlikely
21 that those residents who oppose parking of this type of
22 equipment on private property will organize. He inquired if
23 this issue could be put- on a referendum ballot .
24
25 The City Manager responded that ordinances are not voted on by
referendum but it could be included in a community survey
which is .being prepared for distribution.
8
29 The 1988 survey results were used by the City Council to set
30 goals. The City Manager felt a survey is a very good barometer
31 for action by the Council and needs assessment . The response
32 is quite high and it represents a meaningful cross section of
33 the community. The survey will be done in March or April and
34 will include some questions on parking. Approximately 400
35 households will receive the survey.
36
37 The City Manager advised that enforcement and image were prime
38 concerns of the residents . Commissioner Gondorchin agreed that
39 the question of enforcement was a valid concern and felt a
40 subcommittee should be appointed to address the ordinance.
41
42 Chairperson Faust was hesitant to wait until March or April
43 for the results of the survey to take action on this matter.
44 He felt a subcommittee should be appointed to address the
45 issues brought up by the current input .
46
47 Commissioner- Werenicz felt that the subcommittee had to wait
48 for - the survey results to be able to combine its work with
49 the survey results.
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6 Chairperson Faust noted it was quite helpful to have a member
7 of the City Council and of the staff serving on the Sign
8 Ordinance Subcommittee.
9
10 Commissioner Franzese suggested that the entire Planning
11 Comission could work with staff on this ordinance . Chairperson
12 Faust noted that when four or more commissioner meet this
13 constitutes a public meeting. , Commissioner Madden felt this
14 would not be a problem.
15
16 Commissioner Murphy anticipated some problems with the survey
17 answers as people would answer per their understanding. He
18 inquired what the purpose of the City Council was 'when staff
19 was requested to draft this ordinance.
20
21 The City Manager responded that it was to focus on maintaining
22 image and beautification .
23
24 Motion by Faust , second by Murphy to table this matter until
25 the December Planning Commission Meeting for further
26 information and that no public meetings be held without
notifying the public.
9 Commissioner Madden suggested it could be discussed at a
30 Planning Commission work session . Chairperson Faust stated
31 this would constitute a public meeting.
32
33 The City Manager will issue a press release before the
34 December Planning Commission. meeting advising that this matter
35 will be on the agenda for discussion .
36
37 Motion carried unanimously
38
39 B. Review Road Reconstructon Task Force Final Report and
40 Proposed Assessment Policy
41
42 Connie Kozlak chaired the Road Reconstruction Task Force. This
43 task force was appointed by the City Council in February of
44 1990 . Its charge was to make recommendations on improvements . .
45 to the. aging infrastructure and roads in the City. . It also
46 examined funding alternatives for recommended improvements,
47 reviewed the assessment policy of the City, and made
48 suggestions for a plan to educate residents on the need for
49 the repairs.
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6 The Task Force had discussions on infrastructure concerns ,
7 took a walking tour of the City to examine the condition of
8 city streets and heard explanations from. Braun Engineering
9 regarding the Pavement Management Plan, which is a ten year
10 plan .
11
12 Ms . Kozlak advised that the Task Force spent the most amount
13 of its time on discussions regarding the roads . It was the
14 consensus of the Task Force that the streets should be
1.5 replaced with the same type of materials which were used
16 originally. She also noted that all of the roads were built at
17 the same time, about thirty to forty years ago.
18
19 The Task Force recommended that road improvements be done
20 incrementally, rather than all at one time. It was suggested
21 that the condition of the watermains be examined and those
22 _ which need repair or replacement have the work done when the
23 street is being replaced.
24
25 Replacement of sanitary sewers should also be considered and
26 the elimination of sump pumps which empty into the sanitary
sewer system should be addressed. The Task Force recommended
that sump pumps should be inspected by the City at the time of
29 sale of the home. Support of an ordinance which would require
30 separation of these sump pumps from the sanitary sewer system
31 was indicated by the Task Force.
32
33 Implementation of a storm sewer utility charge was recommended
34 by the Task Force. This utility would charge all properties in
35 the City a fee for storm water runoff . The funds could also be
36 used for repair of aging storm sewers and to maintain the
37 existing lines and the addition of new sewer lines .
38
39 The City has an on-going program of televising its sewers as
40 part of routine maintenance. Records should be reviewed to
41 determine which areas may need the sanitary sewer lines
42 replaced. The Task Force also recommended that all streets
43 planned for improvements be televised during the design phase
44 of street improvements to determine if repairs or replacements
45 are needed.
46
47 Existing sidewalk locations were reviewed and additional
48 locations for . sidewalks were discussed. Streets with the
49 greatest traffic volume that warrant sidewalks are typically
50 under the jurisdiction of the counties . The Task Force felt
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6 these should have priority. A map was prepared which showed
7 the locations the Task Force had identified for additional
8 sidewalks . 29th Avenue was inadvertantly omitted .
9
10 The Task Force also recommended that a Pavement Management
11 Study be adopted and that the first year for improvements
12 should begin in 1993 .
13
14 A new assessment policy was prepared by Braun Engineering. The
15 Task Force addressed the length of time suggested for payment
16 of the assessments and the percentages of each improvement
17 which would be assessed to the benefitted property owners .
18
19 The recommended assessment rates are as follows :
20
21 Road Improvements : Assessed at 50% of the cost for all
22 property, except residential (R-1 , R-A2 , and R-2 ) on a
23 Minnesota State Aid road will not be assessed. Alleys will be
24 assessed at 100% of the cost and will be divided among the
25 benefitted properties .
26
Storm Drainacte: The Task Force recommended 100% of the cost be
16 paid for from the storm sewer utility.
29
30 Sanitary Sewer & Watermains ( laterals ) : The Task Force
31 recommended 100% of the cost be divided among the benefitted
32 properties .
33
34 Sanitary Sewer & Watermains ( trunk/subtrunk) : The Task Force
35 recommended 100% of the cost be paid for from the Utility
36 Fund. All new lines be assessed at 100% of the actual cost .
37
38 Sidewalks : The Task Force recommended that 100% of the cost
39 for residential (R-1 , R-lA, . R-2 , R-3 and R-4 ) be paid for from
40 ad valorem taxes (General Fund) . Commercial and industrial
41 property should be assessed 50% of the actual cost .
42
43 Commissioner Gondorchin requested an explanation as to how the
44 Deferred Assessment proposal worked.
45
46 The City Manager explained that it was -income-based and stated
47 what was necessary to apply for an assessment deferral .
48
49 The City Manager addressed the criteria which would warrant
50 the installation of- sidewalks . Some of the requirements would
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6 include vehicular speed, traffic counts, safety concerns and
7 traffic volume.
8
9 The City Manager also advised that the ten year plan for roads
10 was prepared by Braun Engineering. He noted that it addressed
11 road repair or reconstruction, watermain concerns , and utility
12 repair work. He stated that neighborhood meetings will be held
13 to aggressively review the proposals . These meetings will be
14 held prior to the issue coming before the City Council and
15 the Planning Commission .
16
17 Chairperson Faust inquired if truck travel and school bus use
18 was addressed by the Task Force. The City Manager responded'
19 that both of these issues had been discussed by the Task Force
20 and it was determined they were not really an issue.
21
22 Chairperson Faust questioned if consideration had been given
23 to having the utility wiring put underground. Ms . Kozlak
24 stated that this issue had been considered but may not be able
25 to be done in that many of the wires go to the back of houses .
26
26 The City Manager also advised that Northern States Power has
indicated its unwillingness to bury its lines unless it is
29 required by the franchise. All of the utility companies
30 serving the City have been advised of the proposed road
31 construction.
32
33 Commissioner Franzese commended the Task Force for all of its
34 work and stated she feels its members deserve a lot of credit .
35
36 C. Concept Review- Proposed Central Park Improvements
37
38 Jerry Hanson, representing the St . Anthony Sports Boosters ,
39 made a presentation for improvements to Central Park. Large
40 drawings of the proposed improvements were distributed to
41 members of the Planning Commission.
42
43 Mr. Hanson advised that the needs of athletic programs in the
44 City have grown and the facilities have not kept up with the
45 needs . He noted that there are specific needs for soccer
46 fields and basketball courts . A skateboard court has also been
47 considered but the City Manager expressed a concern for the
48 City' s liability for this type of facility.
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6 The Sports Boosters hired a landscape engineer to work on this
7 proposal . The project is proposed to be done in two phases .
8 Phase I , which would be on the upper part of the High School
9 property, was reviewed .
10
11 Mr . Hanson advised that ownership of Central Park is shared by
12 School District #282 and the City. He has already reviewed
13 this proposal with the School Board. The Athletic Boosters are
14 hopeful to start Phase I in July of 1993 .
15
16 Phase II would include redoing the three baseball fields off
17 Silver Lake Road. No changes are being considered for the
18 tennis courts , the tot lot or the playground equipment . The
19 organization is also considering the addition of a band shell .
20
21 Mr . Hanson stated his purpose in attending this meeting was to
22 get approval for the proposed improvements to the property
23 which is owned by School District #282 .
24
25 Commissioner Werenicz is concerned with the adult use of the
26 present softball fields . He noted that these fields are used
two nights a week for adult softball .
29 The City Manager advised that this concern regarding adult
30 softball teams as well as use of the park for passive activity
31 was discussed at the recent School Board Meeting. He also
32 stated there are many other park uses which must be
33 considered. He feels the results of the survey will be of
34 considerable assistance in determining final plans for uses of
35 the park.
36
37 Viewing Central Park as a City focal point or a town square '
38 concept for the City is a consideration stated the City
39 Manager . Noting that the Sports Boosters will be paying for
4'0 these improvements , the City Manager observed that there are
41 many uses for profits realized from charitable gambling. He
42 noted that there will be funding needs for - the future of the
43 Parkview Community Building. He feels that Mr . Hanson is more
44 accurately looking for a concept approval recommendation to
45 the City Council from the Planning Commission rather than
46 approval to actually recommend the proposed improvements to
47 the School Board property .
48
49 Commissioner Murphy inquired if the plans include trees and
50 landscaping. Mr . Hanson replied tht planting of trees had not
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 20 , 1992
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6 been discussed but it could be considered . Commissioner Murphy
7 suggested an exercise station could also be added. Mr . Hanson
8 felt this equipment could be an easy target for vandalism.
9
10 Commissioner Gondorchin observed that the two little league
11 softball diamonds could be made available for men ' s softball
12 with some shifting.
13
14 Chairperson Faust inquired if there are many complaints from
15 neighboring property owners regarding activities at the park
16 as it is presently being used. The City Manager responded that
17 complaints are received about youngsters ' behavior and the
18 lights on the tennis courts being on late into the evening. He
19 felt these concerns as well as others would be addressed in
20 the survey. Opportunities for active and _passive activities
21 should be considered in view of the fact that twenty percent
22 of the population of the City is over sixty five years old .
23
24 Commissioner Madden felt the Planning Commission has not had
25 enough time to study the proposal to make . a recommendation
26 -tonight . Chairperson Faust stated that he does not view the
Planning Commission as the approving authority in this case.
29 Mr. Hanson advised that the funds have to be donated by
30 December 31st of this year or the Sports Boosters will have to
31 pay taxes on the remaining amount .
32
33 The City Manager felt there was ample time left to study the
34 proposal without making a recommendation at this point . There
35 will be focus groups to view the results of the survey and
36 define what people are interested in having in Central Park .
37 He recommended that the City does not rush into this without
38 a bigger plan and suggested more thought be put into community
39 needs .
40
41 Commissioner Murphy inquired if the funds have to be actually
42 turned over to project or do the Sports Boosters only have to
43 commit the funds to the project by December 31st .
44
45 Mr. Hanson responded that the School Board must receive the
46 money to expand the athletic facilities in Central Park .
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48 Commissioner Murphy said he sees no problem from a long term
49 planning strategy to recommend approval .
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OCTOBER 20 , 1992
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6 Motion by Madden , second by Thompson to recommend approval of
7 the proposed plan , that the plan appears to be an acceptable
8 concept , the plan is flexible to accept improvements to
9 Central Park, the proposal must, be reflective of the survey
10 results , and the Planning Commission commends the St . Anthony
11 Athletic Sports Boosters for its work and commitment .
12
13 Motion carried unanimously
14
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16 D. Appoint Planning Commissioner to Environmental
17 Ouality/Recycling Committee
18
1.9 This appointment will be made at the next Planning Commission
20 Meeting.
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23 ADJOURNMENT
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25 Motion by Franzese, second by Madden to table the remaining
26 agenda items until the next Planning Commission Meeting and to
adjourn the meeting at 11 : 30 p.m.
29 Motion carried unanimously
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Mr. Thomas D. Burt
City Manager
City of St. Anthony
3301 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony MN.55418
Dear Tom:
Here is the permit provision we talked about for garages. St. Anthony might
want to consider this to avoid the need for finding hardship.
Very yours,
. J
WRS:gle Wi iam K Soth
Enclosure
Section 1xxx.01. Accessory Structure Setback Permit.
Subd. 1. Permitted Structures. The following accessory structures may be located
within the side setbacks and/or rear setbacks set forth in Section 1xxx.02 if a setback
permit has been issued for the structure under this Section:
(a) Garage which will cover an area of no more than 528 square feet and
no dimension of which is greater than 24 feet.
(b) Storage building or shed which will cover an area of no more than 120
feet.
Subd. 2. Procedures. Application for a setback permit must be made in writing on
forms provided by the Clerk and must be filed with the Clerk; together with a filing
fee in the amount required under Section lxxic.03. The application must include a
survey or other drawing showing the proposed location of the structure and the
structures on the property adjoining the setback in question. The application must
also address the other matters to be considered by the Planning Commission and
Council, as set forth in Subdivision 3 of this Section. The permit application will be
considered by the Planning Commission and Council, and notice of the hearing will
be given, all in the same manner as provided in Section 1xxx.04 for special-use
permits. After the hearing, the Council will grant or deny the permit, stating- its -
reasons for doing so.
Subd. 3. Matters Considered. In granting or denying the setback permit, the Council
will consider the proximity of the accessory structure to any structures on the
adjoining property, the extent of vegetation or other screening on the subject
property and the adjoining property, the effect of the structure on the light and
visibility available to the adjoining property, matters of fire safety, the existing
accessory structures on the adjoining property, the ability to locate accessory
structures elsewhere on the subject property, and any other matters which may be
relevant to the degree on encroachment into the setback which is being requested by
the applicant.
Subd 4. Effect of Permit. If a setback permit is granted, it will run with the title to
the property for which it was granted so long as the accessory structure for which it
was granted continues to exist. If that structure is destroyed or removed, the permit
will automatically expire.
STAFF REPORT
DATE: October 21, 1992
TO: Planning Commissioners
FROM: David Mark Urbia, Management Assistant
ITEM: REQUEST FOR SUBDIVISION/PLAT APPROVAL
BACKGROUND
Dennis Cavanaugh, C. G. Rein Company, submits request for subdivision/plat approval for
3800 Silver Lake Road, Tires Plus.
The subdivision/plat approval request is necessary for the tax increment financing proposal.
ISSUES
Required Lot Area and Width: Minimum lot are is 15,000 square.feet, minimum lot width
is 100 feet. The proposed lot is 56,041 square feet, and the lot width is 210 feet.
Floor Area Ratio: May not exceed 1.0. The FAR clearly does not exceed 1.0, it is 0.185.
Front Yards: Must have a depth equal to the greater of 35 feet or a distance equal to the
average of the front yard depths on the two adjacent lots. The front yard set back is 82.20
feet.
Side Yards: Interior side yards must be 10 feet in width. Side yards adjoining a street must
be at least 35 feet. The interior side yard is 25 feet. The other side yard does not adjoin
a public street but a private street. _
Rear Yards: Depth of at least 20 feet. The rear yard depth is 70 feet.
Parkin: The total area of a parking lot, including all parking spaces, drive aisles,
islands and landscaping must be no less than the required number of parking
spaces multiplied by 300 square feet. The required number of spaces is 35.
300 square feet multiplied by 35 is 10,500. The total area of the parking lot
is roughly 20,705 square feet.
Uses in C District must have at least one parking space for every 300 square
feet of gross floor area. The gross floor area is approximately 10,350.48
square feet; divided by 300 is 34.5 or 35. The number of available parking .
spaces is 48.
Prohibited On-Site Parking:
Within five feet of a side lot line -- ten feet available.
Within 10 feet of the front property line -- 25 feet available.
Within 10 feet of the rear lot line -- ten feet available.-
Drainage Issues: All parking must meet the City's grade requirements for proper drainage,
and there must be approved curbing around the perimeter of all parking areas except in the
R-1 and R-2 districts. Water quality for drainage will be addressed with the entire tax
increment financing proposal. The existing curbing meets this ordinance provision.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval to City Council for the request for subdivision/plat approval for 3800
Silver Lake Road, Tires Plus.
NOTE: Larger drawings of the proposed division plat will be available at the meeting.
In addition, the drawings are available at City Hall to view prior to the
meeting.
Date:
Fee: $150.00
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION/PLAT APPROVAL
Applicant: Apache Plaza, Ltd. Phone:
Address: c/o C G RPi n ro , 949 Si hl Pjz memari al FTcn, qt pail,
Status of Applicant (Owner, Buyer, Renter, Agent, etc.): Owner
Present Legal Description of Property to be Affected:
Lot 3, Block 1, Apache Plaza
Proposed Legal Description of Property to be Affected. APP at-i-achP8 plat-
Street Address: 3928 Silver Lake Road, St. i nn, ant-a
Zoning District in Which Property is Located: commercial
Specify Any Necessary Easements:
Area of the Plat/Subdivision: 56,032 sq. ft
Number of Parcels: 1
Attach a copy of the proposed plat showing the proposed name of the plat, the location
within the City, the names of the present owners, the scale, the date of preparation, the
northpoint, surrounding property, all public utilities and easements and other such
necessary information or documentation as is requested by the City Manager or the
subdivision/platting ordinance.
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STAFF REPORT
DATE: November 13, 1992
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: David Mark Urbia, Management Assistant
ITEM: MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS VI. A, D, E & VII. A
Please refer to your October meeting packet of information.
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 3112 SILVER LAKE ROAD
The City of St. Anthony Housing and Redevelopment Authority"SAHRA' formally applies
to the St. Anthony City Council the following redevelopment plan:
Proceed with the acquisition of the substandard house and land at 3112 Silver Lake Road
in order to facilitate the process whereby a private developer will demolish the current house
and construct a single family home in the manner the City prescribes. The process to
acquire, demolish, and construct is consistent with the SAHRA policy to ensure the housing
stock in the City is maintained and upgraded, and that instances of blight and substandard
housing is renovated or redeveloped.
The SAHRA proposes the method to finance the redevelopment plan through the use of
excess reserve HRA funds.
STAFF REPORT
DATE: November 10, 1992
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: David Mark Urbia, Management Assistant
ITEM: SEPARATION OF UNDERSIZED LOTS HELD IN SINGLE OWNERSHIP
BACKGROUND
When Mrs. Newgaard of 3127 Silver Lake Road approached the City with this issue, It
required some thought of a policy direction. Staff asked the City Attorney to provide legal
insight to this issue. The letter recommended to first review the half-section maps for the
City, then to determine whether there be an ordinance change requiring single ownership
or a grandfathering provision.
DISCUSSION
After reviewing the half-sections, there is a significant number of old plats with very small
lots, where it clearly takes two or more lots to make an adequate home site. From this
observation, and from the City Attorney's advice, it may be wise to have an ordinance
prohibiting the separation of legally platted lots if the lots would not conform to current
zoning ordinances if separated.
D013SEY & WHITNEY
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330 PABH AVENUE 220 SOUTH SIXTH STREET 201 FIRST AVENUE,S.W.,SUITE 340
NEW YORK.NEW YORK 10022 ROCHESTER,MINNBSOTA 33902
(212)413-9200 MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA '55402-1498 (507)2418-3156
1330 CONNECTICUT AVENUE.N.W. 612) 340-2600 1200 FIRST INTERSTATE CENTER
WASBINOTON,D.C.20036 TELEX 29-0605 BILLINGS,MONTANA 39103
(202)857-0700 (406)252-3800
FAX(612)340-2869
3 ORACECHCBCH STREET 307 DAVIDSON BUILDING
LONDON BC3V OAT,ENGLAND OREAT PALLS,MONTANA 39401
44-71-929-3334 MMU[lAM IL SO $ (406)727-3632
36.RUE TRONCHET - l814 340-2 127 EAST FRONT STREET.
78009 PARIS,FRANCS MISSOULA,MONTANA 39802
33-1-42-66-39.49 (406)721-6025
35 SQUARE DE MEEUS October 13,,1992 - 801.GRAND.SUITE 3900
B-1040 BRUSSELS,BELGIUM DES MOINES,IOWA 50309
32-2-504-46-11 (513)283-1000
Mr. Thomas D. Burt
City Manager
City of St. Anthony
3301 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony MN 55418
RE: Separation of Undersized Lots Held in Single Ownership
Dear Tom: ..-
This will confirm our discussions regarding the legal issues involved in the
separation or division of two or more legally platted lots which have been held in single
ownership for a such period. of-time that the current ordinances would make the lots
nonconforming if they were owned separately. These questions are raised by the situation
you asked about. Apparently, Anna G. Newgaard, at 3127 Silver Lake Road, owned Lots 18
and 19, Block 1, Bonnie View Heights, since 1954. As I understand it, these lots were
covered by one tax parcel and there was only one tax statement for the property. The
question now is whether the two lots (and the tax parcel) can be divided and conveyed to
separate owners.
I do not believe there is any specific provision in the ordinances stating that platted
lots cannot be separated if it would make them nonconforming to do so. There is,
however, case law in Minnesota to the effect that cities can prohibit the separation of
legally platted lots if the lots would not conform to current zoning ordinances if separated.
If St. Anthony wishes to add such a provision, we should include it in the new City Code.
There can be some problems, however, with adding such a provision to your ordinances.
The Planning Commission and Council should consider the issues carefully before
making that decision.
If the individual lots are conforming, of course, there is no issue; they can be
separated and there would be no basis for the City to deny approval of the tax parcel
division. In a case such as the Newgaard'property, however, these lots have.frontage on
Silver Lake Road of only 66 feet, while the ordinances call for-75 feet. While owned as a
single parcel, the two lots together clearly meet the requirements of the ordinance. If they
are divided, each lot would have 9 feet less than the required frontage. One could argue
that the lots are legally platted lots approved by the City in the plat of Bonnie View
DoRSEY BC WHITNEY
Mr. Thomas D. Burt October 13,1992
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Heights and should be "grandfathered"; that no variance for street frontage should be
required even if they are separately owned. On the other hand, one could argue that the
owner should be required to maintain them as one home site so that they conform to
current ordinances, and that they should not be divided, since that would make them
nonconforming.
If St. Anthony had a number of old plats with very small lots, where it clearly takes
two or more lots to make an adequate home site, I would recommend an ordinance to
require such lots to be kept in single ownership. If there are not many such situations,
however, and if most lots would be close to conforming, it might be better to consider
such lots to be grandfathered. In the case of the Newgaard property, for example, if you
took the position that the lots could not be separated without a variance, it might be-
difficult to come up with the valid "hardship," even though the'Planning Commission
and Council might want to grant a variance"because of other homes in the area with 66-
foot frontages.
I.would suggest that you look over the half-section maps for the City and see if
there are many situations where the grandfathering of undersized lots might present a
problem. If there are, perhaps we could deal with those specifically. If most situations are
similar to the Newgaard situation, however, it might be advisable to consider those lots to
be grandfathered.
If you, the Planning Commission or Council have any further questions on this,
please let me know.
Ve r t'ru yours,
K�
WRS:gle William R. Soth
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
4
5 OCTOBER 13, 1992
6
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 Marks, Enrooth,
16 Fleming and Wagner.
17
18 Staff Present : City Manager Burt., Management Assistant Urbia,
19 Finance Director Larson , Police Chief Engstrom, Fire Chief
20 Johnson, Public Works Director Hamer and Liquor Operations
21 Manager Nelson.
22
23 3. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 13 , 1992 COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
24
25. Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to approve the agenda for
26 the October 13 , 1992 Council -Meeting with the deletion of the
claim for the Norsk Concrete Construction, Inc. , as
recommended by the City Manager.
29
30 Motion carried unanimously
31
32
33 4 . APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 22 , 1992 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
34
35 Motion by Marks , second by Fleming to approve the minutes of
36 the September 22 , 1992 Council Meeting as presented and there
37 were no corrections.
38
39 Motion carried unanimously
40
41 5. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS
42
43 a. Heating Licenses
44
45 Motion by .Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the heating
46 license application as submitted by All Season Comfort of New
47 Brighton, Mn.
48
49 Motion carried unanimously
50
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1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING •
2 OCTOBER 13, 1992
3 PAGE 2
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5
6 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the heating
7 license application as submitted by Carlyle' s Heating and Air
8 Conditioning of Fridley, Mn.
9
10 Motion carried unanimously
11
12 b. Contractor ' s Licenses
13
14 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the contractor' s
15 license application as submitted by Vogel Concrete
16 Construction of St . Paul , Mn.
17
18 Motion carried unanimously
19
20 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the contractor' s
21 license application as submitted by Lawrence Sign, Inc. of St .
22 Paul , Mn.
23
24 Motion carried unanimously
25
26 C. Temporary 3 . 2 Beer Permit .
27 •
28 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the temporary
29 3 . 2 beer permit application as submitted by .Church of St .
30 Charles Borromeo, 2727 Stinson Boulevard, for its Mardi Gras
31 on February 21 , 1993 from Noon to 7 : 00 p.m.
32
33 The City Manager inquired if it is known if this function may
34 require a wine license. Councilmember Fleming felt this was
35 probably not the case but one can. be applied for if it is
36 needed.
37
38 Councilmember Marks indicated his intention to abstain on this
39 motion as he has mixed feelings regarding beer permits .
40
41 Roll call : Enrooth, Fleming, Wagner, Ranallo - aye
42 Marks - abstain
43
44 Motion carries
45
46 6 . PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
47
48 A. City of Fridley
49
50 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve payment in the
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OCTOBER 13 , 1992
3 PAGE 3
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6 amount of $5, 250 to the City of Fridley for the City' s share
7 of the hazardous material trailer purchase.
8
9 Councilmember Wagner inquired why the City is only remitting
10 $5, 250 . 00 when it ' s share appears to be $7, 134 . 19.
11
12 Hamer explained he had solicited $5, 000 . 00 from the St .
13 Anthony Sports Boosters and $250 . 00 from the Tri-City American
14 Legion. He . then approached some Fridley gambling operations
15 for the remainder .
16
17 Motion carried unanimously
18
19 B. Hance & LeVahn Law Firm
20
21 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve payment in the
22 amount of $2 , 400 . 00 to Hance & LeVahn Law Firm for legal
23 services rendered for the month of September, 1992 , relative
24 to St . Anthony prosecutions .
25
26 Motion carried unanimously
C. Dorsey & Whitney Law Firm
29
30 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve payment in the
31 amount of $2 , 123 . 00 to Dorsey & Whitney - Law Firm for legal
32 services rendered through August 31 , 1992 regarding various
33 matters .
34
35 Motion carried unanimously
36
37 D. Dorsey & Whitney Law Firm
38
39 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve payment in the .
40 amount of $1 , 319 . 00 to Dorsey & Whitney Law Firm for legal
41 services rendered through August 31 , 1992 regarding the
42 Stonehouse Restaurant .
43
44 Motion carried unanimously
45
46 E. Barr Engineering
47
48 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve payment in the
49 amount of $3 , 271 . 50 to Barr Engineering for professional
50. services rendered during the period of August 2 , 1992 through
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6 August 29, 1992 regarding the County Road "E" Storm Sewer
7 Project .
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9 Motion carried unanimously
10
11 F. Maier Stewart and Associates
12
13 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to ' approve payment in the
14 amount ' of $202 . 62 to Maier Stewart and Associates for
15 engineering services rendered from August 2 , 1992 through
16 August 29, 1992 regarding the Kenzie Terrace Phase II
17 construction administration.
18
19 Motion carried unanimously
20
21 G. Maier Stewart and Associates
22
23 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve payment in the
24 amount of $250 . 20 to Maier Stewart and Associates for
25 engineering services rendered from August 2 , 1992 through
26 August 29, 1992 regarding the State Aid reporting on the 37th
27 Avenue and Stinson Boulevard signal . •
28
29 Motion carried unanimously
30
31 H. Verified Claims
32
33 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the three and
34 one half pages of verified claims as submitted by the Finance
35 Director.'
36
37 Motion carried unanimously
38
39 7. REPORTS
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41 A. Council Reports
42
43 1 . Report of Councilmember Wagner-
44
45 At its September 22nd meeting, the City Council
46 recognized the 100th Anniversary of the Faith United
47 Methodist Church in a proclamation .
48
49 Councilmember Wagner presented the proclamation to the
50 congregation and noted it was graciously received.
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6 Councilmember Wagner attended the recent Apache Plaza
7 Merchants Board Meeting. Starting on October 15th, a
8 Haunted House will be located. in the Crown Shoe Store.
9 The profits from this venture will benefit the March of
10 Dimes . All of the' staffing of this activity will be
11 volunteer with the exception of the Director. Security
12 will be provided and many thousands of attendees are
13 expected.
14
15 A Customer Service Office will be located on the main
16 floor of Apache Plaza. The purpose of this office is to
17 be of service to the patrons of the shopping mall .
18 Councilmember Wagner had understood that the mall
19 manager, Kelli Johnson, and her secretary will staff the
20 office. He felt this move reflected a much improved
21 customer service attitude of the mall ' s merchants .
22
23 Councilmember Wagner attended the meeting of the
24 Community Service Advisory Council . The Council is
25 focusing on increasing membership. He noted that the City
6 Council and the School Board have a record of very good
cooperation over the last many years .
8
29 Councilmember Wagner also attended the Open House hosted,
30 by the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant . He was very
31 impressed with the quantity of work done there. He felt
32 it may be thirty to fifty years before all of the
33 chemical problems have been solved.
34
35 Mayor Ranallo noted that Keith Douglas is the promoter
36 for the March of Dimes Haunted House . He understood that
37 the organization had chosen Apache Plaza for this event
38 over a site at Riverplace . The Mayor stated that the
39 March of Dimes Campaign Developer had thanked the Fire
40 Chief and the Public Works Director for their
41 cooperation .
42
43 2 . _Report of Councilmember Fleming
44
45 Councilmember Fleming also attended the TCAAP Open House
46 and found it very informative. She is interested in
47 seeing what will be done with the property in question .
48 She noted that it may be used for wildlife thereby
49 letting nature takes its course.
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6 The next Village Fest meeting is scheduled for November
7 9th at 8 : 00 p.m. Co-Chairs of the Village Fest have been
8 selected and the Rockin ' Hollywoods have committed to
9 participate. The dates for the 1993 Village Fest are July
10 23rd, 24th and 25th. The Kiwanis Club will also be
11 requested to host a Pancake Breakfast .
12
13 The annual marathon for non-public education is
14 traditionally held outside of the City. Councilmember
15 Fleming noted that in 1993 St . Charles School is
16 considering holding it in the City.
17
18 The Fire Chief has already been contacted about this
19 matter. He will require a specific date and the route
20 selected for the marathon. Councilmember Fleming advised
21 that the tentative date selected is Saturday, October 2 ,
22 1993 .
23
24 3 . Report of Councilmember Marks
25
26 The Sister City Committee met on September 27 , 1992 and
27 nearly all of the members were present . The trip to Salo, •
28 Finland was reviewed.
29
30 The Committee stated one of its goals is to encourage
31 future happenings such as additional trips to Salo and
32 completing a video tape. Dave Urbia is working with the
33 Committee on the video tape. Councilmember Marks will be
34 meeting with the School Superintendent for the purpose of
35 instituting a student exchange program.
36
37 4 . Report of Councilmember Enrooth
38
39 Councilmember Enrooth had nothing to report at this time.
40
41 5. Report of Mayor Ranallo
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43 Mayor Ranallo attended a first grade class where "City
44 Government" was the topic. He found it enlightening as to
45 what the students know about city government- and its
46 operations . They were very aware of the responsibilities
47 of the Police and Fire Departments and the importance of
48 .911 . He addressed how the youngsters could be of help in
49 their community, especially regarding recycling.
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6 The teacher had requested the Mayor to briefly review
7 government structure to include president , governor and
8 mayor. He intends to visit more classrooms in the future.
9
10 The Mayor serves on the Federal Legislation Committee of
11 the League of Minnesota Cities . The Committee has
12 finalized its priorities regarding issues and
13 legislation.
14
15 Referencing the recent federal legislation regarding
16 cable regulation, Mayor Ranallo advised that it gave no
17 additional local control . The Federal Communications
18 Commission still controls rate increases and local
19 government has no jurisdiction in this matter.
20
21 The Mayor felt the attendance at the second Paul Todd
22 Show was about 156, which in his opinion, was not very
23 gratifying. There appeared to be about one hundred
24 residents and about fifty "followers" of Paul Todd. The
25 profits from this fundraiser would benefit the City' s
D.A.R. E. Program. He complimented the Police Department ' s
participation and fundraising efforts .
29 Councilmember Fleming felt there was competition for
30 attendance with the Presidential debates and the St .
31 Anthony High' School football game. The last Paul Todd
32 concert in the City drew approximately 450 people.
33
34 B. Report of the City Manager
35
36 1 . Request of the March of Dimes
37
38 The March of Dimes is requesting permission to place a
39 banner at the corner of Silver Lake Road and 37th Avenue.
40 The banner is 36" by 18 ' . The organization is also
41 requesting permission to have a spotlight at the site
42 from October 23 through October 31 , 1992 . These items
43 will be used to promote the Haunted House at Apache
44 Plaza.
45
46 The City Manager advised that ordinarily this request
47 would go before the Planning Commission for its
48 consideration before. it comes to the City Council .
49 Because of the timeframes involved there was no time .to
50 bring it to the Planning Commission .
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6 Motion by Marks, second. by Enrooth to approve the banner
7 and spotlight as requested by the March of Dimes and to
8 direct the City Manager to work with the March of Dimes
9 to place the banner adjacent to Silver Lake Road north of
10 37th Avenue and the spotlight in a location which will
11 not be disruptive to traffic or the neighboring
12 residential area.
13
14 Motion carried unanimously
15
16
17 2 . Discussion of 1993 City Budget
18
19 The City Manager noted that the budget being presented is
20 in the format as requested by the City Council and is
21 balanced. It represents the needs of each department to
22 continue to provide the services to the City' s residents
23 at the most efficient cost possible.
24
.25 Burt recently attended an ICMA -Conference where it was
26 noted that government is at an all time low for appeal to
'27 constituents and many people are frustrated, particularly •
28 with taxes . He felt that local governments fail to
29 communicate what they do and the services they provide
30 directly to the people. Only four percent of the State' s
31 total budget goes to local government . Local government
32 supplies very good services for every twenty cents of
33 each dollar yet they lose some of their effectiveness
34 when they compete with each other.
35
36 While the budget was being formulated the City Manager
37 met individually with each Councilmember for input and
38 suggestions . This meeting tonight is focused primarily to
39 gather resident input and is not a formal public hearing.
40
41
42 The City Manager er advised that the budget format presently
43 being used has been used since 1980 . Additional
44 capabilities of the in-house computer has expanded the
45 amount of information available and is given to the City
46 Council on a monthly basis . The City Manager and the
47 Finance Director are presently working on drafting a new
48 budget format . This new format will be reviewed by the
.49 City Council and if it is found to be acceptable will be
50, used for the Budget Public Hearing in December .
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6 The Mayor cautioned staff to make the new format
7 understandable and not confusing to ,the average person.
8
9 The proposed 1993 budget is up $102 , 360 or 4 . 9% from the
10 1992 budget . These increases are due to sales tax (which
11 the City has had to pay since July, 1992 ) , inflation , and
12 proposed wage increases . The City Manager included the
13 1992 salaries schedule for each position in the agenda
14 packet . The 1993 wages were not included as wage
15 agreements have not been reached with three labor unions .
16
17 Using overhead graphs, the City Manager reviewed the
18 proposed 1993 budget revenues and expenditures . He noted
19 that revenue can be increased with user fees , but this is
20 a "stand-in place" budget .
21
22 After the City Manager ' s budget presentation there was a
23 question and answer period. Only two residents were in
24 attendance to discuss the proposed budget .
25
6 Councilmember Marks noticed that there had previously
been a high amount of . overtime and this was .absent in
this budget . The City Manager advised that there is to be
29 no overtime unless there is an emergency.
30
31 Councilmember Fleming inquired what increases there have
32 been in the Police Department to accommodate additional
33 regulations . The Police Chief responded there are
34 considerable - increases in the paper work. -
35
36 Councilmember Marks noted that there probably will be
37 additional costs associated with the enforcement of the
38 Housing Maintenance Code. The City Manager agreed and
39 felt the additional cost would involve court costs and
40 work hours for the enforcement personnel .
41
42 Dennis Cavanaugh, 2909 St . Anthony Boulevard, had some
43 comments regarding the budget process , the content of the
44 budget proposals and the frequency of budget meetings .
45
46 Mr . Cavanaugh felt the budget process was not in
47 compliance with Minnesota statute . It ' s availability to
48 residents was virtually non-existent for resident review.
49 He also noted there is a $10 . 00 charge to receive a copy
50 of the proposed budget .
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5 It was noted that the proposed budget is available in the
6 City' s liquor stores and in City Hall . Other locations
7 were discussed.
8
9 Mr. Cavanaugh questioned the dispostion of the revenue
10 from cable television. He was advised this revenue is
11 included in the category of Miscellaneous Revenue.
12
13 Civil Defense was another of Mr. Cavanaugh' s concerns and
14 he questioned what this matter included. The Fire Chief
15 advised him of the activities of civil defense and noted
16 that some revenue is received from these items . The Chief
17 felt the term "Civil Defense" was a dated term and
18 preferred "Emergency Management . "
19
20 Mr. Cavanaugh questioned the need for five fire trucks
21 and felt this number was too many. The Fire Chief stated
22 there is a need for five trucks to comply with the water
23 availability needs of the City.
24
25 In Mr. Cavanaugh' s opinion, the liquor operation actually
26 showed no profit for this year. He also felt a two
27 percent increase in employee wages was sufficient and
28 should be placed 'at that percentage.
29
30 Mayor Ranallo stated that the budget process was in
31 compliance with state statute. He referred to a letter
32 received from Stuart J. Bonniwell , the City' s Accountant ,
33 dated October 13 , 1992 , which states that the content and
34 form of the City budget document satisfies all current
35 statutory requirements .
36
37 Regarding the frequency of budget meetings , the Mayor
38 advised that for as long as he has been on the Council
39 budget meetings have been held.
40
41 The City Manager advised the City is in compliance for
42 having the proposed budget available for public review.
43 He also noted that to hold salary increases to two
44 percent is not possible as there is binding arbitration
45 available for the unions and the City.
46
47 Referencing comments made regarding the liquor
48 operations , the City Manager acknowleged that Apache
49 Wells is not doing very well but it does supply a
50 service. He noted that this location is being
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6 kept operational anticipating the growth of Apache Plaza.
7 Changes in drinking habits have also impacted the liquor
8 industry.
9
10 Regarding the availability of the proposed 1993 budget ,
11 Councilmember Marks suggested that the process could be
12 opened up. He recommended that copies be available at the
13 county library, the school library and the fire stations
14 in addition to those already located in the liquor
15 operation sites .
16
17 Jerry Faust , who chairs the Planning Commission, feels
18 the budget is a matter of perspective. Regarding the
19 matter of salaries , he feels no one is being overpaid. He
20 recalled the frequent turnover of City Managers and felt
21 some - emphasis should be put. on retaining present
22 employees . He also feels that res.idents get very. good
23 service from the Public Works Department .
24
25 Mr. Faust noted there is an anticipated $131 , 000. loss of
Local Government Aids and questioned where this was
accounted for in the proposed budget .
29 The City Manager advised that $20 , 000 was included in the
30 budget anticipating a portion of this loss . An increase
31 of 7 . 2% would have covered the total anticipated LGA
32 decrease.
33
34 Mayor Ranallo stated he initially became involved in
35 local government because of frequent turnovers of staff .
36 He too sees longevity as being important but feels that
37 realistically salaries will not retain an employee if an
38 attractive enough offer is made elsewhere.
39
40 The Mayor inquired if any members of the. Council had
41 additional direction for the City Manager. There were no
42 responses .
43
44 Mayor Ranallo thanked all of the department heads who
45 attended the meeting. The new budget format will be
46 presented at the next Council work session .
47
48 8 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
49
50 There were no public hearings .
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5 9. NEW BUSINESS
6
7 A. Environmental Quality/Recycling Committee
8
9 Applicants for the Environmental Quality/Recycling Committee
10 were solicited in the three City newspapers . Members of the
11 Recycling Committee were also requested to state their
12 interest in serving on this committee.
13
14 Staff advised that applications were received from the
15 following people: Martin Lunde, Keith Pearson (current members
16 of the Recycling Committee) ; Douglas Bergstrom, Janis Borys,
17 Douglas Hall , Sandra McDonald and Scott Benik (St . Anthony
18 residents) .
19
20 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to appoint the seven people
21 who have indicated a willingness to serve, per the staff
22 report , to the Environmental Quality/Recycling Committee.
23
24 Motion .carried unanimously
25
26
27 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to appoint Dick Enrooth as
28 the Council Representative to the Environmental
29 Quality/Recycling Committee.
30
31 Motion carried unanimously
32
33 The representative from the Planning Commission will be
34 determined at its next meeting.
35
36 B. Resolution No. 92-046, Re: Consolidation of Roadways in
37 Ramsey County
38
39 This resolution requests an increase in Minnesota State Aid
40 funds and an increase in Minnesota State Aid mileage as well
41 as a waiver. of Minnesota State Aid penalty provisions . It was
42 noted that less than one half mile was involved with this item
43 in St . Anthony.
44
45 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve Resolution No.
46 92-046 being a resolution requesting the Commissioner of
47 Transportation to increase a portion of the City of St .
48 Anthony' s roadway system.
49
50, Motion carried unanimously
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6 C. Maier Stewart & Associates ' Proposal for Enaineering
7 Street Relocation, 27th Avenue Northeast and Coolidge
8 Street Northeast
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10 This proposal is for the street location adjacent to Rosie' s
11 Cafe. The City Manager advised that the proposal from Maier
12 Stewart and Associates is the lowest received and the others
13 were considerably higher. He expressed confidence in the
14 firm' s work.
15
16 Councilmember Marks stated he will abstain on this vote as he
17 has a potential conflict as he is acquainted with the owner of
18 Rosie' s Cafe. He was advised he could vote in that this
19 proposal is not site specific nor an acquisition.
20
21 Motion by Enrooth, second by Ranallo to accept the proposal
22 from Maier Stewart and Associates in a not to exceed amount of
23 $36, 500 for the engineering of the street relocation of 27th
24 Avenue Northeast and Coolidge Street Northeast .
25
Motion carried unanimously
8 10 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS
29
30 A. Ordinance No. 1992-008 , Re: Sians (Third Reading)
31
32 The Management Assistant advised that the last time the sign
33 ordinance was amended was March 10 , 1983 . He noted that staff
34 is presently waiting for an opinion from the City Attorney
35 regarding a "grandfather clause" which would avoid
36 grandfathering in any signs which are non-conforming and
37 installed since 1983 .
38
39 The City Manager noted that any changes which may ' be
40 considered can be changed with the recodification .
41
42 Councilmember Wagner expressed a concern regarding the length
43 of time a searchlight is permitted for a special event . The
44 ordinance states it can be used not exceeding three
45 consecutive nights .
46
47 Councilmember Enrooth felt a variance could . be granted for
48 this kind of situation. Councilmember Marks doubted that a
49 variance could be granted administratively.
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6 It was decided the length of time would be deleted and its
7 approval would be subject to the City Manager ' s discretion.
8
9 Discussion continued regarding political and noncommercial
10 signs . There appeared to be some question as to what is
11 actually being addressed with this section.
12
13 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to table further discussion
14 of Ordinance No. 1992-008 until the Council Meeting on October
15 27th pending clarification .
16
17 Motion carried unanimously
18
19 B. Ordinance No. 1992-009, Re: Housina Maintenance (Third
20 Reading) '
21
22 A new draft of Ordinance No. 1992.-009' was received -from the
23 City Attorney. The City Clerk put it into a more readable form
24 as the type of. the draft from the City Attorney' s office was
25 difficult to read.
26
27 The City Manager advised that the content of the ordinance was
28 not changed from the second reading but the number of words
29 was reduced.
30
31 Some members of the Council stated they have received calls
32 from residents regarding some of the requirements in the
33 ordinance. Specifically, some of their concerns addressed sump
34 pumps and locks on outer doors of multiple dwellings.
35
36 Councilmember Enrooth felt it may be- appropriate to delay the
37 third reading and adoption of this ordinance until some of the
38 concerns have been responded to by staff and the City
39 Attorney.
40
41 Mayor Ranallo said he. does not like the way this ordinance has
42 been handled. He added, this and another agenda item, may see
43 the City Council pursuing the services of a new City Attorney
44 and a new Auditor .
45
46 Motion by Ranallo, second by Enrooth to table Ordinance No.
47 1992-009 for clarification.
48
49 Motion carried unanimously
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8 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to adjourn the meeting at
9 10 : 55 p.m.
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11 Motion carried unanimously
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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 Marks, Enrooth,
16 Fleming and Wagner
17
18 Staff Present : City Manager Burt and City Attorney Soth
19 .
20 3 . APPROVAL OF AGENDA FOR THE OCTOBER 27, 1992 COUNCIL MEETING
21
22 Motion by Marks, second by Fleming to approve the Council
23 agenda for the October 27 , 1992 Council Meeting as presented.
24
25 Mayor Ranallo stated he has spoken to the City Attorney
26 regarding the Housing Maintenance Code Ordinance and the Sign
27 Ordinance. With regard to this conversation, he will be
commenting on his remarks made at the October 13 , 1992 Council
Meeting.
31 Motion carried unanimously
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34 4 . APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 13 , 1992 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
35
36 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve the minutes of
37 the October 13, 1992 Council Meeting with the following
_38 corrections :
39
40 page 3 , lines 8 & 9 : This sentence should read as follows :
41 "Councilmember' Wagner inquired why the C-ity is remitting
42 $5, 250 . 00 when the total is $7 , 134 . 19 and the City' s share
43 appears to be more. "
44 page 5, lines 25, 26 & 27 : This sentence should read as
45 follows : "He noted that he had been told by others that the
46 City Council and the School Board have a,,- record of very good
47 cooperation in recent years . "
48 page 6, line 18 : Change "Fire" to "Police"
49 page 9, line 32 : Correct "Police Department" to " legislative
50 mandates"
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7 page 10 , line 32 : Correct "Accountant" to "Auditor"
8 page 14 , lines 41 through 44 : Mayor Ranallo requested that
9 this entire paragraph be deleted from the minutes . He has
10 spoken to the City Attorney regarding the Housing Maintenance
11 Code and the Sign Ordinance and some matters of concern were
12 explained.
13
14 Motion carried unanimously
15
16
17 5. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS
18
19 Contractor ' s Licenses
20
21 Motion by Marks , second .by Enrooth to approve the contractor ' s
22 license application submitted by Ravenwood Construction of.
23 Cedar, Mn .
24
25 Motion carried unanimously
26
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Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the contractor ' s
license application submitted by Shad-Tracy Signs , Inc . of
0 Oronoco, Mn .
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32 Motion carried unanimously
33
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35 Ciciarette Licenses
36
37 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the cigarette
3_8 license application submitted by Stop-N-Save, 3249 Stinson
39 Boulevard.
40
41 Motion carried unanimously
42
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44 .' Motion by Marks, second 'by Enrooth to approve the cigarette
45 license application submitted by Apache Amoco, 3700 Silver
46 Lake Road .
47
48 Motion carried unanimously
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6 Heatina License
7
8 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the heating
9 license application submitted by C.O. Carlson Air Conditioning
10 Company of Minneapolis, Mn .
11
12 Motion carried unanimously
13
14
15 Service Station License
16
17 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the service
18 station license application submitted by Stop-N-Save, 3249
19 Stinson Boulevard .
20
21 Motion carried unanimously
22
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24 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the service
2_5 station license application submitted by Apache Amoco, 3700
26 Silver Lake Road .
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8 Motion carried unanimously
31 3 . 2 Beer Retail
32
33 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the 3. 2 beer
34 retail license application submitted by Stop-N-Save, 3249
35 Stinson Boulevard.
36
37 Motion carried unanimously
38
39 6 . PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
40
41 A. Maier Stewart and Associates
42
43 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve payment in the
44 amount of $672 . 13 to Maier Stewart and Associates for
4_5 engineering services from August 30 through September 26 , 1992
46 regarding Kenzie Terrace sidewalk project , Phase II .
47
48 Motion carried unanimously
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6 B. Maier Stewart and Associates
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8 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve payment in the
9 amount of $6, 757 . 70 to Maier Stewart and Associates for
10 engineering services rendered from August 30 through September
11 26 , 1992 for the water system plans and specifications . This
12 is to expand the facility for appropriate pumping capacity.
13
14 Motion carried unanimously
15
16 C. Maier Stewart and Associates
17
18 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve payment in the
19 amount of $5, 830 . 50 to Maier Stewart and Associates for
20 engineering services rendered from August 2 through August 29,
21 1992 for the water system plans and specifications .
22
23 Motion carried unanimously
24
25 D. Norwest Bank
26
27 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve payment in the
8 amount of $250 . 00 to Norwest Bank for fees owed the paying
agent regarding the Liquor Store Revenue Refunding Bonds .
31 Motion carried unanimously
32
33 E. Sprinasted Financial Advisors
34
35 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve payment in the
36 amount of $8 , 906 . 20 to Springsted Financial Advisors for
37 services rendered regarding issuance of Liquor Store Revenue
38 Refunding Bonds .
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40 Motion carried unanimously
41
42 F. Norsk Concrete Construction Company
43
44 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve payment in the
45 amount of $8 , 893 . 15 to Norsk Construction Company for Kenzie
46 Terrace sidewalk. construction, Phase II , payment to be made
47 contingent upon the paperwork arriving at City Hall in the
4_8 proper form.
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50 Motion carried unanimously
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6 G. Verified Claims
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8 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to approve the six pages of
9 verified claims as submitted by the Finance Director .
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11 Motion carried unanimously
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13 7 . REPORTS
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15 A. Plannina Commission - October 20 , 1992 Meeting
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17 Commissioner Werenicz attended the Council Meeting
18 representing the Planning Commission .
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20 1 . Proposed Rezonina on Kenzie Terrace ( 2905 Kenzie Terrace,
21 2700 Coolidge Avenue and 2715 Coolidge Avenue)
22
23 The proposed rezoning is to change the Commercial designation
24 to R-1 .
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26 Commissioner Werenicz advised there was minimal discussion of
27 this matter by the Planning Commission . The Task Force
2 proposals were reviewed and the Planning Commission concurred
with the recommendation to change the zoning from C to R-1 .
3_1 The City Manager reviewed the parcels under consideration for
32 rezoning.
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34 Councilmember Marks stated he has a potential conflict of
35 interest in this matter and will abstain from voting or
36 dicussing it . He left the Council Chambers .
37
38 The City Attorney advised that technically this item should be
39 in the form of a zoning ordinance amendment . He will draft the
40 ordinance for publication . He noted that its passage requires
41 a four/fifths vote of the City Council . He also stated that
42 the City Council could either hold all of the readings or
43 waive them.
44
45 The Mayor responded that the Council has a policy of not
46 waiving the reading of an ordinance so the public would have
47 an opportunity for comment .
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49 The City Attorney suggested that the first reading could be
50 held at this meeting and would constitute a public hearing.
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6 The City Manager felt the public hearing requirements were met
7 with the public hearing held by the Planning Commission .
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9 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve the first
10 reading of the ordinance which would rezone the aforementioned
11 parcels on Kenzie Terrace from C to R-1 .
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13 Roll call : Enrooth, Fleming, Wagner, Ranallo - aye
14 Marks - not present
15
16 2 . Sideyard Setback Variance Request - John Novak , 2608 West
17 Armour Terrace
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19 Commissioner Werenicz advised that Mr. Novak is requesting a
20 variance of one foot , four inches to accommodate the enlarging
21 of his garage. Mr. Novak wishes to make space for two vehicles
22 and be able to attach the garage to the house.
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24 Commissioner Werenicz noted that some members of the Planning
25 Commission had felt the strict letter of the law be adhered to
26 but recognized the legitimacy of Mr . Novak ' s request .
27
Regarding the hardship factor for granting the request ,
members of the Commission suggested that the ordinance may be
what is creating the hardship. It was felt by Commission
31 members that perhaps all of the parking ordinances should be
32 reviewed . The Planning Commission recommended the granting of
33 the variance request' on a vote of five to two on the condition
34 that the property lines be clearly defined.
35
36 Commissioner Werenicz advised that the neighbor to the east of
37 Mr. Novak, John Dotolo, expressed concern regarding the exact
38 property lines . The City Manager .noted that a survey is not
39 being requested, but rather that the lot lines be identified
40 and the monument stakes be found._ This would also impact on
41 the variance.
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43 Councilmember Fleming inquired if Mr. Dotolo has signed the
44 memo from the neighbors which stated they had no problem with
45 the granting of the variance. Mr . Dotolo replied he had not
46 signed the memo and was concerned with a flower bed in his
47 yard which will be affected by this garage enlargement . He
48 prefers that the garage be left the way it presently is .
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6 - Councilmember Marks observed that the City now requires a two
7 car garage with_ new construction .
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9 Commissioner Werenicz noted that we are dealing with a 1950 ' s
10 ordinance wh-ich could be viewed as a hardship.
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12 Mayor Ranallo stated that the City is requesting all residents
13 to remove their vehicles from the streets . He requested that
14 the Planning Commission consider this when it is reviewing the
15 parking ordinance.. The City Manager advised he will bring some
16 updated suggestions to the Planning Commission when it
17 considers the ordinances .
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19 Councilmember Enrooth felt this may be a safety, factor in
20 wanting the door directly into the house .
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22 Mr . Dotolo inquired how close a garage can come to a house. He
23 noted that the overhangs are going to be eight feet or closer
24 to his home and that of Mr . Novak.
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26 The.Mayor inquired if a safety factor, such as access of fire
27 trucks , is a consideration. The City, Manager responded that
overhangs are no longer considered when a garage is attached
to a house. There is no need to gain access to a back yard by
emergency vehicles as fire safety can be addressed with
31 equipment rather than trucks .
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33 Councilmember Marks requested a definition of the hardship
34 which applies to this particular situation .
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36 Commissioner Werenicz responded ' that the present ordinance,
37 which reqires fifteen feet total , is creating the hardship for
38 thirty to . forty year old homes where there are single car
39 garages .
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41 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the variance
42 request for one foot , four . inches from the requirement of a
43 total of fifteen feet in order to expand a single car garage
44 to a double car garage for John Novak, 2608 West Armour
45 Terrace.
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47 Motion carried unanimously
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49 3 . Road Reconstruction Task Force Final Report and Proposed
50 Assessment Policy
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6 Commissioner Werenicz advised that Connie Kozlak, who chaired
7 the Road Reconstruction Task Force, gave the report .
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9 The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council move
10 ahead in implementing the Ten Year Plan as recommended by the
11 Task Force. The Mayor noted that the same plan was presented
12 to the City Council as was presented to the Planning
13 Commission.
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15 The City Manager stated that Ms . Kozlak is employed by the
16 Metropolitan Council and has access to information regarding
17 the criteria for sidewalk placement . He noted that sidewalks
18 are a consideration for heavily trafficed thoroughfares and
19 adjacent' to commercial areas .
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21 Traffic counts will be taken on 29th and 33rd Avenues adjacent
22 to Silver Lake Road. Councilmember Marks felt a sidewalk would
23 be very desirable west of Silver Lake Road on 33rd Avenue . He
24 also felt two different counts should be taken, pedestrian and
25 vehicular. The City Manager felt counts east of Silver Lake
26 Road on 33rd Avenue may not be useful as students who go to
27 the school on that street have a habit of not using sidewalks .
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39 The Mayor inquired if neighborhood meetings will be held to
30 explain the street reconstruction. The Ci.ty Manager stated
31 that they would and costs , timeframes and inconveniences of
32 street construction will be addressed. The Engineer will
33 conduct the neighborhood meetings .
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35 The City Manager felt that Old Highway #8 was a good example
36 of a good improvement . He suggested that some property owners
37 will object to the assessments for the reconstruction, but
38 that most will want to invest in improving St . Anthony;.
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40 The City Attorney cautioned that no assessment can exceed the
41 value of the improvements to the assessed property.
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43 Press releases will be sent out by staff to advise all
44 affected property owners of the impending improvements and of
45 the neighborhood meetings .
46
47 4 . Proposed Central Park Improvements
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49 Commissioner Werenicz advised that Jerry Hanson, representing
50 the Athletic Sports Boosters, presented a proposal from that
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6 organization for improvements to Central Park . The Sports
7 Boosters are willing to contribute $75, 000 to the improvement
8 project . Members of the Planning Commission felt any
9 improvement is good for the City and favored the -proposal
10 presented . Some commissi.oners -did express concern regarding
11 losing two adult softball diamonds and the lack of plans for
12 the needs of older adults . It was felt the survey results
13 would be very - helpful in defining what the City' s residents
14 desire.
15
16 The City Manager advised that the Planning Commission approved
17 the concept to improve Central Park but did not approve this
18 particular proposal . He agreed that the survey will tell quite
19 a bit about the needs of residents .
20
21 Councilmember Marks inquired if there is going to be a walking
22 area and advised this was included in the proposal . There is
23 a shortage of soccer and softball fields .
24
25 The City Manager said this will be an agenda item for a
26 Council work session .
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Councilmember Enrooth noted that if this proposal is approved
it could limit what could be done with the rest of the park.
30 The City Manager stated that if the drainage system on the
31 football field were eliminated, space could be provided for a
32 soccer field.
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34 Councilmember Enrooth observed that a comprehensive approach
35 is needed for a l l park land. He felt th i s was a good beginning
36 from others to do something with . the parks .
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38 The City Manager noted that as the discussion went on at the
39 Planning Commission meeting more flexibility was initiated . He
40 felt the City has really nothing to say if the School Board
41 approves the proposal .
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43 The Mayor requested the City Manager to check with the School
44 Board regarding the use of funds from pull tab operations . He
45 also requested him to find out if, the funds can be dedicated
46 to a certain project and given to the City or the School Board
47 to hold in a special Park Fund.
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49 The City Manager advised that all of the $75, 000 is not being
50 given in one lump sum. He noted that the Sports Boosters are
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6 fearful of losing the funds if they are not spent by the end
7 of the year but this is not accurate .
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9 Recognizing that a property owner was present to discuss
10 Ordinance No. 1992-009, the Council moved this item up on the
11 agenda.
12
13 UNFINISHED -BUSINESS
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15 A. Ordinance No. 1992-009, Re: Housina Maintenance Code
16 (Third Reading)
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18 Jerry Cowan , 3316 Croft Drive, is the co-owner of the
19 Macalester Manor Apartments . He stated he knew nothing of the
20 ordinance until early this afternoon and has had 'limited time
21 to review it . The City Manager said he had advised Mr . Cowan ' s
22 partner of the ordinance in its draft form. It was the opinion
23 of the City Manager that apartment owners had concerns with
24 this ordinance, particularly regarding the impact of proposed
25 security systems .
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27 He noted that few apartment complexes have security systems
28 and suggested that they could. perhaps be -"grandfathered in"
29 and be installed only when major repairs are being made to the
30 facilities . His concern with this is that some owners may put
31 off doing needed repairs to avoid having to install security
32 systems which could be a financial strain .
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34 Mr. Cowan noted that "security" is defined by the Multiple
35 Housing Association as " limited access" so the owners would
36 not be liable for something which they would have limited
37 control over. He also questioned the requirements of having a
38 deadbolt lock .
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40 The City Manager suggested that this entire . section on
41 security systems could be removed. He noted that most new
42 complexes already have them and they are used as a marketing
43 tool . He felt there may be question as to how beneficial this
44 section would be to the City. He also noted- that the intent. of
45 . the Housing Maintenance. Code was to maintain aesthetics and
46 this section does. not address that .
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48 The Mayor felt security was important in these facilities . The
49 City Manager stated the "controlled" entrance requirement is
50 the problem. He also noted there will probably not be any more
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6 apartments built in the City. Mr . Cowan advised that
7 Macalester Manor Apartments do not have foyers so this would
8 pose a problem in meeting the ordinance requirements . The City
9 Manager noted that this was the case with Diamond Eight
10 Terrace as well .
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12 The City Attorney suggested that this section , which is a
13 requirement of the State Building Code, be removed and that
14 Section B be relabelled as Section A.
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16 The City Manager felt the Third Reading of the Ordinance
17 should be delayed for additional comments and input .
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19 The ordinance was reviewed page by page . � The height
20 requirement of twelve inches from the ground for the storage
21 of wood was removed from the ordinance. The purpose of this
22 height was to deter the storage of wood in the front yards of
23 properties and to keep rodents out of wood piles .
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25 The City Manager noted that "prevailing" was removed from the
26 section on Yard Cover as it is difficult to define within the
27 boundary of community standards . The Mayor has observed there
are some yards without any. yard cover and they do not, present
a pleasant appearance .
31 Councilmember Enrooth inquired how it will be determined if a
32 sump pump is emptying into the sanitary sewer system. The City
33 Manager responded that it . will be "smoked" and will require
34 fixing if it is emptying into the sanitary sewer system. The
35 Mayor felt this could cost between $250 . 00 and $400 . 00 . The
36 City Manager assured the Council that the costs would be under
37 $1 , 000 . 00 .
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39 Councilmember Marks noted that this sump pump inflow affects
40 the I and I costs the City_ pays .
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42 In Subsection 4 , page 11 , Councilmember Wagner noted a double
43 negative and requested the sentence be corrected.
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45 Councilmember Marks was of the opinion that the section on
46 Composting should be deleted in that it attempts to fix a
47 problem which does not exist .
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49 Noting that most compost piles are placed on lot lines , the
50 Mayor was of the opinion that this section should remain .
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6 He has received complaint calls from residents regarding their
7 neighbor ' s composting practices .
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9 When the City Manager spoke to -the issue of grooming of trees
10 and brush , the Mayor recalled receiving a call from a resident
11 who was having problems with a neighbor ' s tree . He recommended
12 that the resident speak directly to the neighbor . This was
13 done and the problem was cooperatively resolved. The Mayor
14 felt many problems are really lack of communication .
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16 The City Manager is of the opinion that this ordinance will
17 affect relatively few people.
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19 Mr. Cowan had other concerns with enforcement of the
20 ordinance. A specific instance he quoted was the section
21 regarding keeping a unit clean and orderly. The City Manager
22 advised that the Ramsey County Sanitation Department could be
23 contacted if there is a situation regarding habitability in
24 the Macalester Manor Apartments .
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26 Mr . Cowan also questioned the possiblity of having a
27 questionable chemical in, the cabinets . If this is the case, he
28 inquired if they would have to be replaced and if the
29 substance is considered- hazardous . He also had questions
30 regarding the section on ventilation . The City Manager will
31 follow through on these concerns . He advised that State
32 Building Code requirments are the guiding force behind this
33 ordinance.
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35 The City Attorney noted that a provision has been added to the
36 ordinance whereby if there are any conflicts between the
37 ordinance and State Code, the State Code will prevail .
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39 Mayor Ranallo requested that all members of the Council
40 carefully study this ordinance when it is received. The City
41 Manager will have it to them the Friday before the next
42 Council Meeting.
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44 Motion by Enrooth, second by Fleming to table this ordinance
45 until the, next . Council Meeting.
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47 Motion carried unanimously
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49 B. COUNCIL REPORTS
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6 1 . Report of Councilmember Wagner
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8 Councilmember Wagner had nothing to report at this time .
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10 2 . Report of Councilmember Fleming
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12 Councilmember Fleming attended the Candidates Meeting
13 hosted by the St . Anthony Chamber of Commerce . Candidates
14 for the House and Senate participated in the meeting.
15 Councilmember Fleming noted that Tom Burt served as the
16 Facilitator and did a very commendable job.
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18 She also attended the Fire Station Open House and felt
19 that a very good job was done but the attendance was not
20 very high. The Mayor recalled that in prior years there
21 were pumpkins available at this Open House .
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23 Councilmember Fleming has received a request from Ed
24 Grabowski , a resident of Autumn Woods , regarding moving
25 the polling place from the Fire Station to Autumn Woods .
26 She was advised this would not be possible .
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3 . Report of Councilmember Marks
30 = Councilmember Marks noted that in previous reports
31 regarding prosecutions in the City, the information
32 included the exact blood alcohol content of arrested
33 individuals . The reports now only state whether it was
34 higher than ten percent .
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36 Recommendations received from the Association of
37 Metropolitan Municipalities regarding Metropolitan
38 Government were a disappointment to Councilmember Marks .
39 He noted: that the recommendations about the Regional
40 Transi.t Board and the Metropolitan Transit Commission
41 were particularly impacted with the recommendations on
42 acquiring rail beds and going forth with Light Rail
43 Transit projects .
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45 Councilmember Enrooth stated that the AMM has spent
46 considerable time on the issue of the Regional Transit
47 Board. He noted that this board does not function like
48 some others and that it lacks direction .
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50 Councilmember Marks felt nothing was happening on Light
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6 Rail Transit and the Legislature has virtually stopped
7 any progress of this issue . He stated the example of
8 Commissioner ' s Derus ' proposal for LRT.
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10 4 . Report of Councilmember Enrooth
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12 Councilmember Enrooth had nothing to report at this time .
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14 5 . Report of Mayor Ranallo
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16 Mayor Ranallo reported he has received a number of calls
17 regarding the group home on Silver Lake Road. The City
18 Manager stated he will- have additional information on the
19 owners and caregivers of this group home. He 'noted that
20 this will be the third group home in the City. It is for
21 autistic young adults and will have twenty-four hour
22 care. An Open House is planned for sometime in November.
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24 C. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
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26 Mr . Cowan inquired how many people can reside in one
27 unit . The City Manger responded the number is four.
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29 The Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Policy
30 Adoption Meeting is scheduled for November 5th. The City
31 Manager requested any Councilmembers who wish to attend
32 advise him and he will register them.
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34 Last week the City Manager met with the owners of Apache
35 Plaza, the City ' s financial advisor, and the City' s bond
36 counsel to discuss the future of the CUB project . He
37 advised that the Redevelopment Agreement will be
38 completed by , the end o.f the year and demolition will
39 begin after that . CUB anticipates being able to open by
40 the Fall of 1993 .
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42 8 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
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44 There were no public hearings .
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46 9. NEW BUSINESS
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48 A. _Resolution No. 92-047 , Re : Community Survey
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50 Members of the Council determined that the costs for this
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6 community survey should not exceed $4 , 000 .
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8 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve Resolution No.
9 92-047 being a resolution authorizing a community survey .
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11 Motion carried unanimously
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14 B. Resolution No . 92-048 , Re: Hennepin County Residential
15 Recycling Grant
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17 The City Manager noted that Dave Urbia, the Management
18 Assistant , had reviewed some of the costs with Councilmember
Enrooth .
21 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve Resolution No .
22 92-048 being a resolution approving submittal of the 1993
23 municipal grant application for the Hennepin County
24 Residential Recycling Program and entering into a contract for
25 this program.
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27 Motion carried unanimously
30 C. Resolution No 92-049 , Re: Ramsey County Recycling Grant
31
32 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve Resolution No.
33 92-049 being a resolution approving submittal of the 1993
34 Ramsey County Score Funding grant application and entering
35 into a contract for this program.
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37 Motion carried unanimously
38
39 10 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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41 A. _Ordinance No. 1992-008 , Re: Signs (Third Reading)
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43 The Mayor had checked with the City Attorney regarding the
44 definition of "noncommercial signs" as used in the ordinance .
45
46 The City Attorney noted that although "noncommercial signs"
47 has been used, he felt the word "political " would be
48 preferable and more accurately reflect the intent of this
49 section of the ordinance.
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6 He advised this be replaced in three places in the ordinance .
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8 It was stated that political signs are posted about three
9 weeks before the election . Mayor Ranallo and Councilmembers
10 Marks and Wagner felt this was adequate time. Councilmember
11 Fleming opposed the time being limited to three weeks noting
12 that this procedure takes such effort .
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14 The Mayor suggested that the time could be placed at four
15 weeks .
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17 The City Manager advised that the street right-of way issue
18 will be on a Council work session agenda. This is in reference
19 to the placement of political signs and has proven quite
20 difficult to enforce.
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22 Councilmember Fleming stated she had raised the issue of
23 right-of-way because it should be self-contained. The sign
24 installers have to be given correct information.
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26 The City Manager noted that this year all candidates but one
27 have contacted City Hall regarding this issue.
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29 The Mayor felt this should be fifteen feet from the curb and
30 should be added to the ordinance. He also noted that the time
31 restrictions for political yard signs of four weeks before the
32 election and five days after the election should apply to the
33 School Board as well .
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35 The City Manager stated that the date of amortization will be
36 left in the ordinance and the industrial zoning was
37 inadvertantly omitted from the draft .
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39 Motion by Enrooth, second by Fleming to approve the third
40 reading and adoption of corrected Ordinance No. 1992-008 being
41 an ordinance relating to signs ; amending the St . Anthony 1973
42 Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 14 .
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44 Motion carried unanimously
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46 11 . ADJOURNMENT
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48 Motion by Enrooth, second by Fleming to adjourn the Council
49 Meeting at 9: 20 p.m.
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