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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
APRIL 19, 1994
8:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
11. ROLL CALL.
111. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 15, 1994 PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES.
IV. DESIGNATION OF COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO MAY
10, 1994 COUNCIL MEETING.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A. Darrin and JoAnn Mercil for 3112 Silver Lake Road,
setback variance request.
B. Merlin Olson, for 2400 - 37th Avenue N.E., request for
conditional use permit.
C. Merlin Olson, for 2400 - 37th Avenue N.E., setback
variance request.
VI. MISCELLANEOUS.
VII. ADJOURNMENT.
1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
3 February 15, 1994
4 Chair Faust opened the meeting at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
5 Commissioners Present: Faust, Gondorchin, Franzese, Bergstrom, Makowske, Thompson,
6 and Horst.
7 Commissioners Absent: None.
8 Also present: Thomas D. Burt, City Manager
9 Sarah Bellefuil, Management Assistant
10 APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 21, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES.
11 Motion by Franzese and seconded, to approve the December 21, 1993 Planning Commission
12 minutes as presented.
q3 Motion carried unanimously,
14 DESIGNATION OF COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE MARCH 8, 1994
15 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
-16 Chair Faust will represent the Planning Commission at the City Council's March 8, 1994
17 meeting.
18 Chair Faust listed the sequence of Planning Commissioners to Council meetings as follows:
10 Gondorchin, Franzese, Faust, Thompson, Bergstrom, Makowske, and Horst.
20 Before the public hearing began, Chair Faust indicated the need for a Planning Commissioner
21 to belong to the Development\Redevelopment Task Force. Commissioner Madden had
22 previously represented the Planning Commission on the Task Force. This item will be
23 brought up later in the meeting.
24 -PUBLIC HEARINGS
25 Chair Faust opened the public hearing for a petition for a sign variance from Russell Freed,
26 3055 Old Highway 8 noting that the hearing was published in the Bulletin on February 2,
1994.
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5 Staff Repor
6 Management Assistant Bellefuil told the Commissioners that the applicant had put the sign up
7 and was later informed by the Public Works Director.that the sign was not in compliance with
8 the sign ordinance. Mr. Freed, in his petition, requested approval for a directional sign.
9 However, after visiting the site, City Manager Burt and the Management Assistant Bellefuil
10 determined that the sign was not a directional sign be"caise the sign was too big (the maximum
11 for a directional sign is 5 square feet, which would be 2-1/2 square feet per side if it was a
12 double sided directional sign); and, the sign did not provide ingress or egress information.
13 Mr. Burt and Ms. Bellefuil felt this was an informational ground sign However, it was not a
14 true ground sign either because the base is not solid and there is an opening under the sign.
15 They also looked at the size of the site, which is large and the building is also large. The
16 location hasabout 155,000 square feet and the building is about 90,000 square feet. The only
17 other sign is a large ground sign on the comer. This, in essence, may be the hardship because
18 it has double frontage. The sign cannot be seen when travelling south down Old Highway 8.
19 Discussio
20 When asked how long the sign had been up, Mr. Freed said since October, 1994. The
21 applicant assured the Commissioners that the sign would not have installed had they been
22 aware of the ordinance.
23 Commissioner Franzese asked Mr. Freed if he had been involved with the installation of the
24 first sign and he indicated he had not. Franzese recalled that at the time the first sign was
25 installed the Planning Commissioners felt it could not be easily seen by Highway 88 travellers.
26 She indicated she feels that the additional signage is needed and asked if signage on the
27 building would be more appropriate. Mr. Freed said the second sign is even now obscured by
28 snow and that a sign on the building might be better.
29 Commissioner Franzese asked if StratigiCare pleased with the second sign. Mr. Freed
30 indicated they are happy with it and that the sign eliminated the problem they had with
31 delivery persons finding their location.
32 Commissioner Thompson said he doesn't believe nearby residents are bothered by the sign.
33 Bellefuil indicated she had sent letters to all owners of properties in sight of the building and
34 she only received one response which asked "What sign, are they putting up a new sign?"
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5 Chair Faust asked Mr. Freed if the building is 100% occupied and Mr. Freed indicated it is
6 not.- In addition, Faust inquired if Mr. Freed considering future requests for variances for
7 more signs as the building fills. Mr. Freed responded no, and added that they had left a space
8 for additional tenants. He indicated he was comfortable with what they had in signs.
9 Commissioner Thompson inquired if the bottom of the-current sign could be enclosed so that it
10 would be in compliance with the ordinance. Mr. Freed indicated that that could be done.
11 The public hearing was closed for the Commissioners to discuss the request.
12 Motion by Commissioner Bergstrom, seconded by Commissioner Makowske to grant the
13 variance request by Russell Freed for the existing sign located at 3055 Old Highway 8, with
14 the stipulation the base of the sign be closed, as recommended by staff.
15 Commissioner Franzese added the following friendly amendments to the motion:
q6 (1) That there was no opposition from the neighbors.
17 (2) That the sign complies with the three conditions for the granting of a sign variance.
18 (3) That the property is unique in that it is surrounded by three different streets.
19 (4) That the base be enclosed so that it conforms to the City Ordinance for monument
20 signage by June 1, 1994.
21 Motion carried unanimously,
22 Chair Faust noted that this request and recommendation will be presented to the City Council
23 on March 8, 1994 and encouraged Mr. Freed or a representative be present at that meeting.
24 Chair Faust moved Agenda Item B, Outside Storage to be discussed before Item A, Permanent
25 Ground Signs.
26 Outside Storage
27 Management Assistant Bellefail indicated that outside storage has increased in the City,
28 especially at places like the 7 Eleven. Bellefail presented a draft for an ordinance amendment
29 pertaining to this subject and included storage of refuse containers as a separate amendment.
Chair Faust asked who the Chief Code Enforcement Officer is. Bellefuil responded that the
qP1 Public Works Director usually enforces the ordinance. Faust felt it might be better for the
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5 zoning administrator (who is the City Manager) should have that responsibility because it
6 would be more consistent. There was general agreement from Commission members to the
7 suggestion.
8 Commissioner Gondorchin questioned how to distinguish different types of businesses relative
9 to screening. He wants to add that to the proposed language. Bellefuil said perhaps the
10 zoning of the property could be included or be even more specific by stating the type of
I I business. Bergstrom asked what criteria will be required to obtain the proposed pern-dt for
12 outside storage. Chair Faust pointed out that only one business in St. Anthony,is open for 24
13 hours. Other businesses usually bring outside items into their buildings when they close.
14 Commissioner Gondorchin felt there should be something in the proposed amendment which
15 would be a basis for enforcement, otherwise it would make no sense to have an ordinance for
16 this issue.
17 Commissioner Franzese asked how a special use permit differs from a temporary permit.
18 Bellefuil responded that a permit is temporary if it is only for a short span of time, i.e., selling
19 Christmas trees. If the City restricted the selling of an item from the outside, then a special
20 permit would be needed. The special use permit can be for any length of time for a specific
21 business. These are not grandfathered in the ordinance; new owners would have to obtain a
22 special use permit for the same business. Franzese felt this proposed ordinance amendment,
23 as presented, is very unclear and asked for more research. The Management Assistant said
24 she had contacted other cities' ordinances regarding this issue and found anywhere from a
25 short paragraph to a quite lengthy ordinance.
26 Commissioner Horst felt the word "storage" would have to be clarified. Chair Faust perceived
27 that storing items outside could evolve from storing one small item into storing large item(s).
. 28 He said staff should produce an ordinance which would be liveable and stays within the City's
29 perceived image. Faust indicated that the objective needs to be defined.
30 The zoning administrator could have the power to say what is in good or bad taste or what a
31 reasonable amount of time is. As presented, the amendment needs to be more specific. A
32 distinction between sales (display) and storage needs to be made. City Manager Burt felt the
33 proposed ordinance should be broader. He indicated that at some point there will need to be
34 administrative latitude and interpretation.
35 Chair Faust asked about dumpsters being considered as storage. Burt indicated the problems
36 with dumpsters would decrease if screening were addressed in this ordinance. Burt said
37 screening the containers will give St. Anthony a better image. If trash containers are in an
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5 an enclosure, typically rodents can be controlled. Many other communities require
6 enclosures. Burt noted that this building (Community Center/City Hall) is an example where
7 dumpsters give a poor impression of St. Anthony. Burt said it will take some finesse to get
8 the owners to agree to this ordinance because it will require some capital to do this, large
9 amounts, to build enclosures. He suggested working with owners and giving them some
10 latitude.
11 Commissioner Bergstrom suggested a proposed ordinance be presented to an organization such
12 as the Chamber of Commerce to seek their input.
13 There are two issues which may require two different ordinances; the two issues being (1)
14 exterior storage; and (2) refuse enclosures. Burt said it could be either one or two ordinances
15 depending on how the City Attorney writes it.
tIt was asked how this ordinance will effect residential properties. Burt responded that
17 residences would need to be dealt with separately.
18 Permanent Ground SiM
19 At the December Planning Commission meeting, slides were shown to the Commissioners
20 depicting ground signs in St. Anthony. Since that time, City Manager Burt and Management
21 Assistant Bellefuil measured several ground signs. Bellefuil offered some changes in sign
22 surface area and sign height. The average height is about 5 feet 10 inches. For surface area
23 of one side, the average is 23 square feet; and for double sided signs the average is almost 56
24 square feet. Bellefuil also researched the definition of signs, especially directional signs,
25 noting that the ordinance mentions nothing about ingress and egress. If the ordinances does
26 not include ingress or egress for.directional signage, it is then a definition of informational
27 signage.
28 Another item Bellefuil discussed is the definition of identification signs. Our present
29 ordinance only defines what identification signs do. Burt noted that the definition of
30 identification signs could possibly be removed from the ordinance.. Burt indicated he and
31 Bellefuil reviewed the whole sign ordinance and discovered other flaws like this one, which
32 are open to interpretation.
q3 City Manager Burt sug.gested the definition of ground signs should include requirements for
34 the height, size, and landscaping. He indicated that in checking various signs around the City,
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5 he and the Management Assistant discovered many discrepancies.
6 Commissioner Gondorchin questioned the ordinance stipulating only one sign for some of the
7 larger buildings, i.e., Stratigicare and Apache Plaza. Chair Faustinterjected with the
8 possibility of larger signage rather than more than one sign. Commissioner Bergstrom
9 recommended the majority of single sided signs are 32 square feet or less, and the majority of
10 double sided signs are 65 square feet or less.
11 Commissioner Franzese was in favor of having a lesser increment. Franzese recommended 30
12 square feet and 60 square feet for single and double sided signs, respectively. Commissioner
13 Bergstrom felt because so many of the signs were the larger size, that perhaps there was an
14 industry standard. He also felt this should be examined before the Commission proceeds.
15 Chair Faust requested staff to check into that.
16 The ordinance regulates the height of ground signs be five feet. Franzese suggested six feet.
17 Commissioner Gondorchin felt seven feet would be better. The general consensus was that the
18 total size of the sign and base must not exceed seven feet.
19 Chair Faust asked if the Commissioners wanted to add "ingress" and "egress" to the
20 directional sign language in the ordinance. It was agreed to add "ingress", "egress", and
21 "and/or traffic flow" to the ordinance.
22 Land Use Planning Workshop
23 Chair Faust indicated Commissioners Bergstrom, Makowske, and Horst have not attended the
24 basic planning workshop; and Thompson and Gondorchin have not attended the advanced
25 workshop. Faust and Franzese have attended both. The City will pay for the workshops and
26 Faust encouraged the Commissioners to attend.
27 Miscellaneous
28 Chair Faust introduced the newest Commissioner, Dick Horst. Faust reminded the
29 Commissioners that there will be a school election on April 19th and the meeting cannot begin
30 until 8:00 P.M..
31 City Manager Burt spoke about the Development/Redevelopment Task Force. Commissioner
32 Makowske volunteered to attend the March 9th meeting of the Task Force.
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5 Commissioners Comments
6 Commissioner Bergstrom discussed the Environmental Quality/Recycling Task Force's tour of
7 the HERC incinerator. There was a problem with the incinerator and the Task Force received
8 classroom presentation.
9 Commissioner Thompson inquired as to the status of CUB. Mr. Burt is still very optimistic.
10 SuperValu is rewriting the whole idea of independent franchise stores. They are very close to
I I concluding this work.
12 Motion by Franzese, seconded by Faust to commend John Madden for his nine years of
13 service to the Planning Commission.
14 Motion carried unanimously,
ObMisce laneous
16 Commissioners were encouraged to attend precinct caucuses on March 1st.
17 The Pirino lawsuit, which involves the house on 33rd which has been unfulished for about
18 four years, has been settled. The low court was in favor of the Pirino's and allowed them to
19 build the garage forward and also set torte in the amount of$32,000 to be paid by the City.
20 The Court of Appeals, however, overturned that decision and said the interpretation was vague
21 but that the Pirinos could build the garage forward. The Pirino's appealed to the Supreme
22 Court of Minnesota. The Supreme Court would not hear their case. We are in the process of
23 a final settlement. This should mean that we will see a garage at that property sometime this
24 summer.
25 Mr. Burt told the Commissioners that effective March 4th he has resigned and that he has
26 enjoyed working with the Commission. He said he was hired as the City Administrator in
27 Rosemount.
28 Motion by Chair Faust, seconded by Commissioner Franzese to thank City Manager Burt for
29 the services he has given the City and the cooperation of he and his staff. Chairperson Faust
30 congratulated Mr. Burt on his new job.
Motion carried unanimously.
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5 Election of New Ofricers for the 1994 Planning Commi
6 Chair Faust opened the nominations for the position of Chair.
7 Motion by Commissioner Franzese to nominate Comn-�issioner Jim Gondorchin as Chair.
8 Gondorchin responded by inquiring if he could nominate Chair Faust for one more year.
9 Faust stated he is concerned that if he would have the position for one more year, it would put
10 too much of his imprint of leadership and then it could become the way of doing business.
11 Mr. Gondorchin is concerned about time resource. He indicated he could come and lead the
12 meetings, but that's all he could do.
13 Voting on the motion to elect Jim Gondorchin as Chair of the St. Anthony PI g
14 Commission:
15 Aye: Faust, Franzese, Thompson, Makowske, Bergstrom and Horst
16 Abstention: Gondorchin
17 Motion carried.
18 Commissioner Franzese recognized Jerry Faust's Chairing of the Planning Commission during
19 the last two years. Mr. Faust thanked her.
20 Chair Faust opened the nominations for Vice Chair.
21 Motion by Franzese to nominate Commissioner Faust as Vice Chair and that the nominations
22 be closed.
23 Voting on the motion:
24 Aye: Franzese, Gondorchin, Thompson, Makowske, Bergstrom, and Horst.
25 Abstention: Faust
26 Motion carried,
27 Motion to adjourn the meeting.
28 Motion carried unanimously..
STAFF REPORT
DATE: March 28, 1994
TO: Planning Commissioners
FROM: Larry Hamer, Interim City Manager
ITEM: REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND
SETBACK VARIANCES FOR 2400 - 37TH AVENUE N.E.
The C. M. Group, Inc., acting as agent for Merlin Olson, is requesting a
variance to place a new building with a canopy over the gas pumps located at
2400 - 37th Avenue N.E.. The existing building would be removed and the
new building is proposed to be placed 9 feet from the rear property line and will
need a variance of 11 feet.
The proposed placement of the canopy would require a 5 foot variance of the
west side (Stinson Boulevard) and a 9 foot variance on the north side (37th
Avenue N.E.).
Closing two driveways and arranging the gas pumps/canopy will make traffic
egress to 37th Avenue N.E. and Stinson Boulevard intersection flow easier.
Date:
Fee: $130.00
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
Application for a Conditional Use Permit
Applicant:_
Address:— Phone:
Status of applicant (owner, buyer, renter(.��gen etc.):
Street address and/or legal description of property in question:
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Zoning district in which property is located:
Conditional use proposed: ' �'�4 6 -7-/--,�
Minnesota Statutes and City Ordinances require the following conditions be satisfied
before a conditional use may be authorized. Please respond to these conditions, using
additional sheets, if necessary.
1. The proposed conditional use-is one of the conditional uses specifically listed for
the zoning district in which it is to be located.
2. The proposed conditional use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or
general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity or iniurious to
Property values or improvements in the vicinity.
3. The proposed conditional use is necessary or desirable at the above location to
provide a service or a facility which is in the interest of public convenience and will
contribute to the general welfare of the neighborhood or community.
Signature. of Applicant
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Fee:
(R-1............$ 60-00
Other.........$100-00)
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
Petition for Variance
Applicant:.
Address: !I/ Phone:
Status of applicant (owner, buyer, renter(,gentLtc.): 4'��
Street address and/or legal des iption of property petitioned for variance:
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Zoning district in which property is located:
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Minnesota Statutes and City Ordinances require that the following condifions must be
satilsfied for approval of this request. Please respond to these conditions using additional
sheets, if necessary.
I. Because of the particular physical- surroundings, shape, or topographical
conditions of the parcel of land involved, the proposed variance would relieve an
undue hardship as distinguished from a mere inconvenience, should the
applicable ordinance be strictly enforced.
2. The purpose of the proposed variance is not based exclusively upon adesire to
increase the value or income potential of the parcel of land, but would correct
extraordina!y circumstances applicable to this property but not applicable to other
property in the vicinity or zoning district.
3. The alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by Cily Ordinance and has not been
created by any persons presently having an interest in the parcel of land.
Signature of Applicant
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C.M. GROUP, INC.
4151 Abbott Ave. N.
Robbinsdale, MN 65422
Phone (612) 537-6007
Fax (612) 535-8252
March 18, 1994
City of St. Anthony
3301 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony, Minnesota 55418
Re: Proposed Improvements to 2400 37th Ave. N.E.
To Whom ItwMay Concern,
C.M. Group., Inc. on behalf of Merle Olson, owner is requesting
a variance on the rear, front and west side yard set-backs at
2400 37th Ave. N.E. . The- variances would be as follows :
Front; 'A 9 10" encroachment
Side: A 51011 encroachment
Rear: A 11101, encroachment
For the following reasons :
1 . In an effort to improve traffic flow through the site
and make the intersection safer we closed two of the
drives and moved the building farther to the north to
maintain drive lanes and parking.
2 . Building size and canopy size are being kept at a
minimum compared to industry standards but still
overlap the set-backs - as required by the city.
Please note. that we have talked to the neighbors on' both the
south and east sides and they have no objections to our plan.
Thank you,
Carl H. McKee
CHM/mm
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday,
April 19, 1994, at 7:05 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers of
the City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road (enter northeast comer) for the following purpose:
Applicant: C. M. Group, Inc., Agent
Merlin Olson, Owner
Property Address: 2400 - 37th Avenue N.E.; Commercial zoning classification
Proposal: 1) Petition for a conditional use permit to allow operation of a
gasoline station in a C Commercial zoning district.
2) Petition for the following setback variances:
a. Front: 9 feet
b. Side: 5 feet
c. Rear: 11 feet
Approval of the request would allow construction of a Stop 'N'
Go Store and Gas Station with canopy over the gas pumps.
Anyone wishing to be heard with reference to the above matter will be heard at said time and
place. Questions regarding this matter may be referred to the Interim City Manager, 789-
8881. Auxiliary aids are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the
City Clerk at 189-8881 to make arrangements.
Larry Hamer
Interim City Manager
Publish: Bulletin, April 6, 1994
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STAFF REPORT
DATE: March 25, 1994
TO: Planning Commissioners
FROM: Larry Hamer, Interim City Manager
ITEM: SETBACK VARIANCE REQUEST FROM DARRIN
MERCIL FOR 3112 SILVER LAKE ROAD
Darrin and JoAnn Mercil were granted a variance on November 9, 1993 for the
property at 3112 Silver Lake Road. A survey was subsequently done and they
discovered that if their home were placed where they had indicated at the time
the first variance was requested, it would be only 9 feet from the back of their
house to the back of their neighbor's home. The original variance was for 23
feet to the front yard property line (a 7 foot variance) and 5 feet to the back
property line (a 20 foot variance).
The Mercil's are requesting 15 feet to the front property line (a variance of 15
feet) and 13 feet to the rear property line (a 12 foot variance). Granting this
variance would place their home 23 feet from the property line and the garage
will extend to the north 8 feet. Placement of the home will be equal to the
adjacent home and the garage will extend 8 feet in front of the adjacent structure
to the west.
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
NOTICE OF HEARING
SETBACK VARIANCE REQUEST
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday,
April 19, 1994 at 7:05 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers of the
City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road (enter northeast comer) for the following purpose:
Applicant: Darrin and JoAnn Mercil
Property Address: 3112 Silver Lake Road; R-1 zoning classification
Proposal: Petition for the following variances: front yard setback variance
of 15 feet and back yard setback variance of 12 feet. The request
would allow the redevelopment of a platted and buildable lot
where hardship is caused by City Ordinances created after the lot
was platted.
.Anyone wishing to be heard with reference to the above matter will be heard at said time and
place. Questions regarding this matter may be referred to the Interim City Manager, 789-
8881. Auxiliary aids are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the
City Clerk at 789-8881 to make. arrangements.
Larry Hamer
Interim City Manager
Publish: Bulletin, April 6, 1994
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(R-1 .....
Other.........$100.00)
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
Petition for Variance
Applicant:'
Phone:
Address:
Status of applicant (owner, buyer, renter, agent, etc.):
Street address and/or legal description of property petitioned for variance:
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Zoning district in which property is located:.
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Minnesota Statutes and City Ordinances require that the following.conditions must be
satisfied for approval of this request. Please respond to these conditions using additional
sheets, if necessary.
1. Because of the particular physical surroundings, shape, or topographical
conditions of the parcel of land involved, the proposed variance would relieve an
undue hardship as distinguished from a mere inconvenience, should the
applicable ordinance be strictly enforced.
2. The.purpose of the proposed variance is not based exclusively upon a desire to
increase the value or income potential of the parcel of land, but would correct
extraordinary circumstances applicable to this,property but not applicable to other
property in the vicinity or zoning district.
3. The alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by City Ordinance and has not been
created.by any persons presently having an interest in the parcel of land.
Sidnaiure of Appricak
1. The granting of this variance would relieve an undue hardship. The following
hardships are: (1) the topography of the lot limits the positioning of the home; (2) the
City requirement of the garage facing Townview Avenue; and (3) the lot is platted and
buildable, but the previous home was small and not of today's standards.
2. The granting of this variance would correct extraordinary circumstances applicable to
this property, but not other properties. Most lots are of the appropriate size. There are
some that are smaller, and by not granting the variance, redevelopment could not occur.
3. The alleged difficulty or hardship has been caused by City Ordinance, as the City is
requiring the front and back yard to be defined in a manner that leaves little width in
a building envelope. In addition, the City Ordinances requirements of setbacks and lot
area and width came after the lot was platted. By following the Ordinance, lot would
not be redevelopable. The City is interested in redevelopment, as the H.R.A. acquired
this property for this purpose.
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
W3 . COUNCIL MEETING
4
5 FEBRUARY 8, 1994
6
7 1. CALL TO ORDERIPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
8
9 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by
10 Mayor Ranallo.
11
12 11. ROLL CALL.
13
14 Council present: Mayor Ranallo and Councilmembers Marks, Enrooth, Fleming, and
15 Wagner.
16
17 Staff present: City Manager Burt.
18
19
20 M. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 8, 1994 COUNCIL AGENDA.
21
22 Motion by Wagner and seconded by Marks to approve the February 8, 1994 agenda.
*4 Motion carried unanimously
25
26 IV. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 25, 1994 COUNCIL MINUTES.
27
28 Motion by Marks and seconded by Enrooth to approve the January 25, 1994 council
29 minutes.
30
31 Motion carried unanimously.
32
33 V. LICENSESIPERMITSIPETITIONS,
34
35 None.
36
37 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
38
39 Motion by Marks and seconded by Fleming to approve the following claims:
40
41 A. Hance& LeVahn.
42
43 Payment in the amount of$2,4000 for professional services rendered regarding Village
prosecutions.
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5 B. Verifled Claims.
6
7 Approval of the three pages of verified,claims as submitted by the Finance Director.
8
9 Motion carried unanimously.
10
I I VII. REPORTS.
12
13 A. Council.
14
15 Councilmember Wagner attended the Apache Board meeting. Dennis Cavanaugh,
16 resident of St. Anthony,was there to report on a CUB Store at Apache. The City
17 Manager said CUB would be making a decision by the end of the week. Councilmember
18 Wagner said there was a good turn out for the antique show at Apache. He also attended
19 the Community Services Advisory Committee meeting and indicated the School Board
20 was planning a referendum in the first week of April. Councilmember Wagner also
21 commented on the upcoming meeting at Nativity regarding establishing programs for the
22 youths.
23
24 Councilmember Fleming received a phone call from the Friends of the Library group
25 asking the Councilmember if she would be interested in serving on their task force.
26 Councilmember Fleming agreed to do so. She also attended the D.A.R.E. program which
27 she thought was very interesting.
28
29 Councilmember Enrooth also attended the D.A.R-E.program. He commented on the
30 activities that will be included in this year's VillageFest. The two largest contributors to
31 VillageFest will not be donating this year so the VillageFest committee win be looking at
32 ways to cut back. He said the band this year will not be the Rockirf Hollywoods.
33
34 Councilmember Marks said he didn't think the City would be having any visitors from
35 Finland this year.
36
37 B. City Manager
38
39 The City Manager reported that the work session will be on February 28, 1994 and he
40 invited Ramsey County Commissioner Brenda Thomas to attend. He also indicated the
41 joint School Board and City Council meeting will be February 22, 1994.
43 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
44
45 None.
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4
5 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
6
7 A. Railroad Crossing at Stinson Boulevard North of 37th Avenue N.E.
8
9 Motion by Ranallo and seconded by Marks to approve the engineer's estimate for the
10 City's portion of the project.
12 Motion carried unanimously
13
14 B. Resolution 94-019, re: Charitable Gambling Premises Application.
15
16 Motion by Ranallo and seconded by Enrooth to approve Resolution 94-019 regarding a
17 resolution approving the application for premises permit renewal relating to Charitable
18 Gambling Which was approved in November of 1993.
19
20 Voting on the motion:
21
22 Aye: Enrooth, Ranallo, Fleming Wagner.
Nay: Marks.
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25 Motion passed.
26
27 C. Resolution 94-020, re: Investment Management Agreemen .
28
29 Motion by Marks and seconded by Wagner to table Resolution 94-020, which authorizes
30 the Mayor, City Manager and Finance Director to execute an Investment Management
31 Agreement.
32
33 Motion carried unanimously
34
35 X. IMIMSHED BUSINESS
36
37 A. Ordinance 1994-001 re: Water Rates (rhird Reading).
38
39 Motion by Marks and seconded by Enrooth to approve the third reading and adopt
40 Ordinance 1994-001 amending Section 610.02 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of
41 Ordinances.
42
43 Motion carried unanimously
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5 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
6
7 Motion by Marks and seconded by Enrooth to adjourn the meeting at 7-50 p.m.
8
9 Motion carried unanimously.
10
12
Ij Respectfully submitted,
14"
15
16
17
18 Margaret A.Noyd
19 Council Secretary
20
21
22
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24
25 Mayor Clarence Ranallo
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27
28
29 ATTEST:
30 City Clerk
31
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2
3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
4
5 FEBRUARY 22, 1994
6
7
8 1 . CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
9
10 The meeting was called to order at 7 : 00 p.m. and the Pledge of
11 Allegiance was led by Mayor Ranallo.
12
13
14 2 . ROLL CALL
15
.16 Council Present : Mayor Ranallo, Councilmembers Marks, Enrooth,
17 Fleming and Wagner
18
19 Staff Present : City Manager Burt- and Management Assistant
20 Bellefui 1
21
22
23 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA FOR FEBRUARY 22, 1994 COUNCIL MEETING
24
The agenda for the February 22 , 1994 Meeting was approved with
the following additions:
27
28 Presentation by Jim Brimeyer from the Brimeyer Group regarding
29 the City Manager search process .
30
31 Presentation by the "Heart of St . Anthony" Committee
32
33
34 4 . APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 8 , 1994 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
35
36 The minutes of the February 8 , 1994 Council Meeting were
37 approved.
38
39 - Brimeyer Group Presentati-on - Jim Brimeyer
40
41 Brimeyer gave a history of his experience in the public sector
42 as a City Manager and in other positions of public service. He
43 then reviewed the history of his company.
44
45 The focus of the firm is that of a small executive search
46 company. He introduced members . of his staff attending the
47 Council Meeting. Brimeyer noted- that Pam Wunderlich has been
48 with the firm since its inception and he gave some examples of
49 her work .
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4
5
6 Using a graph, Brimeyer walked through the selection process .
7 He noted h i s f orma I proposa 1 wou I d be more deta i I ed. The f i rs t
8 activity is to draft a profile of what is desired . i.n a city
9 manager.
10
11 Individual meetings would be set up with members of the City
12 Council , members of the School Board, City staff , civic
13 organizations and conununity leaders . Items for discussion at
14 these meetings would include management style desired,
15 community priorities and future i,ssues to be considered for
16 the City.
17
18 Brimeyer suggested this profile serves both the community and
19 the candidates . Many potential candidates would recognize
20 their skill level and management style would not fit the
21 community and withdraw from consideration. He also noted that
22 the profile would be a very good tool for resolving
23 differences between community leaders regarding their
24 positions on what is desired in a city manager. It has been
25 found that a profile is a good recruiting tool for attracting
26 highly quailfied candidates .
27
28 The Brimeyer Group proposal includes negotiating the
29 compensation package and prepares an evaluation form for the
30 six month review.
31
32 Councilmember Marks recalled the last few city manager
3-3 searches which have been do"-.I>y the City Council without the
34 aid of a search group. He noted these processes were very time
35 consuming as all the applications were reviewed and it took
36 some time to get consensus on the Council .
37
38 Councilmember Enrooth inquired if the Group would be willing
39 to perform only certain parts of the search. Brimeyer
40 responded he is hesitant to do only parts of a search for the
41 position of city ,manager.
42
43 Counci Imember Wagner f el t . the presentat ion by Brimeyer was .
44 very thorough as to the services which would be performed. .
45
46 Brimeyer stated he could shorten the process * by not using
47 announcements and limiting the applicants to a total of forty.
48 He thinks there are some very good and qual if ied candidates in
49 the metro area . He would concentrate on this area which would
50 be less costly and take less time.
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4
5
6 The process recommended would- be conducted over a two day
7 period. It would be limited to ten candidates who would meet
8 with the Council in three different environments ; informal ,
9 social and work .
10
11 Brimeyer has usually used Friday and Saturday. In the past , he
12 did not recall any situations where the final candidate
13 decision was not made by the end of -Saturday.
14
15 Councilmember Marks inquired what ballpark figures for costs
16 may be. Brimeyer responded that 'an entire process would be
17 about $14 , 000 . A pared down process which would narrow the
is field of candidates and perform the recruiting would be in the
19 ' $10 , 000 to- $11 , 000 area .
20
21 Mayor Ranallo recalled the lengthy process employed with the
22 last city manager search. It began in May and a final decision
23 was not made until November. He noted the Council held
24 numerous meetings in this process .
Brimeyer stated that -members of the Council would only need to
be available for three parts of the process : developing the
28 profile, reviewing the progress report and for the interviews .
29
30 He also stated there would be the savings of a city manager
31 salary during the search. This should be a consideration when
32 discussing the costs of the process .
33
34 Councilmember Marks is of the opinion that the single most
35 important decision the City Council makes is in the selection
36 of a city manager.
37
38 Councilmember Fleming noted the longevity of service of three
39 members of the City Council . She felt this many years of
40 experience would be sufficient for having the City Council
41 perform the city manager search.
42
43 City Manger Burt has gone through both - processes , that where
44 the City Council did the search and the one done by a
45 professional search firm. He felt the process performed by a
46 search firm was very good. The profile had real advantages .
47 Burt also noted there would be no staff member on board who
48 could go through ,all of the applications .
49
50
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4
5
6 Councilmember Enrooth felt the profile prepared by the
7 Brimeyer Group would be an investment for the future. He noted
8 the City has had to replace its city manager on a three to
9 five year basis and the profile would be very useful .
10
11 The Mayor has served with three city managers since he has
12 been on the Council . He recalled that three different
13 processes were used with the hiring .of each of them.
14
15 The Mayor also stated he wants all ' five members of the Council
16 to agree on the final selection . He feels consensus is
17 important in this hire.
18
19 Discussion followed regarding attendance of individual
20 Councilmembers at meetings during the selection process .
21
22
23 5. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS
24
25 The following license/permit applications were approved:
26
27 Ciciarette License
28 'American Amusement Arcades/Stonehouse
29
30 Contractors License
31 Dodge Roofing Company, Blaine, Mn.
32
33 Garbaae Haulers Licenses
34 Twin City Sanitation, Inc. , St . Paul , Mn.
35 (residential and commercial )
36 Gallagher' s Service, Blaine, Mn. (commercial )
37
38 Heatina License
39 Palen/Kimball Company, St . Paul , Mn .
40
41 Service Station License
42 Don ' s Apache Auto Wash, St . Anthony, Mn.
43
44 Vendina Machine License
45 Manor Wash'N'Dry, Apache. Plaza
46
47 6. PRESENTATION CLAIMS
48
49 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the following
50 claims :
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5
6 A. Maier Stewart & Associates
7 Payment in the amount of $226 . 38 to Maier Stewart &
8 Associates for engineering services rendered January 2 ,
9 1994 through January 29, 1994. regarding MSAS reporting.
10
11 B. Liesch Enaineerina Corvoration
12 Payment in the amount of $252 . 00 to Liesch Engineering
13 Corporation for professional services rendered January 1 ,
14 1994 through January 31 , 1994 regarding carbon use.
15
16 The City Manager noted that kCM. previously had conducted
17 this carbon testing. Representatives of Leisch
18 Engineering have advised that less carbon wi I l be used in
19 the future.
20
21 C. Rieke Carroll Muller Associates , Inc .
22 Payment in the amount of $839 . 00 to Rieke Carroll Muller
23 Associates for professional services rendered January 2 ,
24 1994 through January 29, 1994 regarding street
reconstruction .
20 D. School District #282
28 Payment in the amount of $6, 000 to School District #282
29 for wages for the Senior Citizen Coordinator.
30
31 This money will be reimbursed by the Community
32 Development Block Grant Program funds .
33
34 E. Verified Claims
35 Four and one half pages of verified claims as prepared by
36 the Finance Director.
37
38 Motion carried unanimously
39
40
41 7 . REPORTS
42
43
44 A. Council Reports
45
46
47 1 . Report of Councilmember Waaner
48
49 Councilmember Wagner had nothing to report at this time.
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3 PAGE 6
4
5 2 . Report of Councilmember Flemina
6
7 Councilmember Fleming advised the Council a new group
8 formed by residents of St . Anthony is present to explain
9 its purpose and mission . The spokesperson for the group
10 is Judy Makowske.
11
12 Ms . Makowske advised the group has chosen the name of
13 "HEART of St . Anthony" which stands for Health,
14 Education, and Rights Task Force.
15
16 She introduced members of the group who are Ken Mattson
17 Don Deval ,, Mary Ann Kuharski , and Dorothy Fleming.
18
19 Ms . Makowske advised this group is fashioned after
20 similar groups already functioning in Minneapolis . She
21 cited specifically groups in the Jordan Area and the
22 Lyndale Area.
23
24 There has been a mission statement drafted . The focus of
25 the group is one of connectedness and networking. They
26 will encourage communty commitment andhope to make St .
27 Anthony a more caring and safe place for its residents .
28
29 While it is not the group' s intention to take over any of
30 the responsibilities of organizations already established
31 in the City, it is its hope to provide networking
32 opportunities for them.
33
34 Funding will be requested from Hennepin County for future
35 activities of the group and for speakers and materials .
36
37 The City Council is being requested to voice its support
38 for the group. Makowske felt this would be helpful when
39 Hennepin County .is approached for funds .
40
41 Councilmember Marks requested a copy of the group' s
42 mission statement .
43
44 Mayor Ranallo inquired if similar presentations will be
45 given to other community service and civic organizations .
46 Councilmember Fleming responded this will be considered
. 47 after March 3rd.
48
49 The Mayor also inquired as to how other people could get
50 into the group.
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5
6 Ms . Makowske responded that this has not really been
7 discussed yet . Councilmember Fleming advised that anyone
8 who is interested is welcome to call .
-9
10 Councilmember Marks recalled a very strong community
11 organization of. about twenty years ago comprised of folks
12 who lived around Silver Lake.
13
14 Mary Ann Kuharski advised this group will not focus on
15 problem solving but will concentrate on enhancing the
16 good aspects of the City and making the community more
17 welcoming.
18
19 Mayor Ranallo requested the group make its presentation
20 to the Community , Services Commission and to the School
21 Board regarding its purpose. He would like to hear their
22 input regarding the group.
23
24 The Mayor' s concern is that it appears the group may be
infringing on some of the tasks the Community Services
Commission should be doing. He also requested the group
27 submit a list of its members to the City Council .
28
29 Councilmember Fleming advised that all of the current
30 members are at this Council meeting.
31
32 The group was requested to bring a copy of its misssion
33 statement , list of members and a draft resolution for
34 Council support for inclusion on a Council Meeting-
35 agenda.
36
37 , Ms . Makowske served as a City Council-member in St .
38 Anthony and as a Hennepin County Commissioner. Mayor
39 Ranallo requested she share some of her feeli ngs
40 regarding the pr.ocess for hiring a new city manager.
41
42 Councilmember Fleming advised that the Friends of the
43 Library has appointed a committee to focus on the future
44 of the Library. The comm i t tee will research the
45 anticipated prob'lems' and address them. This is being done
46 in preparation of a possible threat to the closing of the
47 library which was recently experienced.
48
49
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3 PAGE 8
4
5
6 3. Report of Councilmember Enrooth
7
8 Councilmember Enrooth had nothing to report at this time.
9
10
11 4 . Report of Councilmember Marks
12
13 Councilmember Marks had nothing to report at this time.
14
15
16 5. Report of Mayor Ranallo
17
18 Mayor Ranallo reminded the Councilmembers of the luncheon
19 scheduled with the City Manager for March lst and the
20 Open House for the City Manager on March 3rd, 2 : 00 p.m.
21 to 6 : 00 p.m.
. 22
23
24 B. Report of the City Manaaer
25
26 The City Manager had no report .
27
28
29 8 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
30
31 There were no public hearings .
32
33
34
35 9. NEW BUSINESS
36
37 A. Accept City Manager ' s Resianation
38
39 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to accept the resignation
40 of the City Manager.
41
42 Ro-11 call : Wagnei, Fleming, Enrooth, Ranallo aye,
43 Marks - nay
44
45-
46 Motion passes
.47 -
48
49 B. Resolution- No. 94-021 ; Re: Support for Northwest Youth &
50 Family Services ' Reguest
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3 PAGE 9
4
5
6 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to adopt Resolution No. 94-
7 021 being a resolution in support of the application for a
8 community development block grant (CDBG) by Northwest Youth
9 and Family Services (NYFS)
10
11 This application is being submitted to Ramsey County.
12
13
14 Motion carried unanimously
15
16
17 10 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS
18
19 There was no unfinished business .
20
21
22 11 . ADJOURNMENT
23
Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to adjourn the meeting at
8 : 55 p.m.
26
27 Motion carried unanimously
28
29
30
3'1 Respectfully subnmittedy
32
33
34
35 Jo-Anne Student , Council Secretary-
36
37
38
39 Mayor Clarence Ranallo
40
41
42
43 ATTEST:
44 City Clerk .
45
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47
48
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2
3 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
4
5 MARCH 8 , 1994
6
7
8 1 . CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
9
10 The meeting was called to order at 7: 00 p.m. and the Pledge of
11 Allegiance was led by Mayor Ranallo.
12
13 A minute of silence was observed to acknowledge the death of
14 Commissioner Sam Sivanich.
is
16 2 . ROLL CALL
17
18 Council Present : Mayor Ranallo and Councilmembers Enrooth,
19 Fleming and Wagner
20
21 Council Absent : Councilmember Marks was out of town on
22 business .
40 Staff Present : Acting City Manager Hamer, Finance Director
25 Larson and City Attorney Soth
26
27 3 . APPROVAL OF MARCH 8 , 1994 COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
28
29 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve the agenda for
30 the March 8, 1994 Council Meeting with the addition of the
31 license and permit applications .
32
33
34 Motion carried unanimously
35
36
37 4 . APPROVAL OF. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
38
39 Motion .by Fleming, - second by Wagner to approve the .minutes of.
40 the February 19, 1994 Regular Council .Meeting as presented and
41 there were no corrections . .
42
43 Motion carried unanimously
44
45
46 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to approve the minutes of
47 the March 1 , 1994 Special Council Meeting as presented and
there were no corrections .
50 Motion carried unanimously
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4
5
6 The minutes of the February 22 , 1994 Regular Council Meeting
7 were not completed in time to be included in the agenda
8 packet .
9
10 5. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS
11
12 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve the following
13 license/permit applications :
14
15 Amusement Devices
16 Pizza Hut , St . Anthony, Mn.
17 St . Anthony Liquor Store (4 Stonehouse and 4 Apache Wells)
18
19 Bench License
20 U. S. Bench Corporation, Minneapolis , Mn .
21
22 Ciaarette Licenses
23 Apache Amoco
24 Murphy' s Service -Center
25
26 Contractor' s License
27 Kraus-Anderson Construction Company, Minneapois , Mn.
28
29 Garbaae Haulers Licenses
30 Woodlake Sanitary Service, Inc. , Circle Pines, Mn.
31 (residential )
32 Aspen Doswell Avenue, St Paul , Mn. (commercial )
33 Larry' s Quality Sanitation, Ramsey, Mn. (commercial )
34
35 Juke Box Licenses
36 American Amusement Arcades - Apache Wells
-.37 . Pizza. Hut, St . Anthony, Mn.
38
. 39 Service Station Licenses
40 Apache Amoco, 3700 Silver Lake Road
41 . Murphy' s Service Center, Inc. , 3501 . 29th Avenue
42
43 3. 2 Beer On-Sale Licenses
44 Pizza Hut , 3801 Stinson Boulevard
45 Gross Golf Course, 2201 St . Anthony Boulevard
46 Vicorp Restaurants, Inc. (Baker' s Square)
47
48 Wine License
49 Vicorp Restaurants, Inc. (Baker ' s Square)
50
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5
6 Vendina Machine License
7 Pizza Hut ( 3)
8 Motion carried unanimously
9
10
11 6 . PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
12
13 Motion by Enrooth, second by Flemi.ng to approve the following
14 claims :
15
16 Norwest Banks
17 Payment in the amount of $2 , 318 . 75 to Norwest - Banks for
18 general obligation sewer bonds .
19
20 Dorsey and Whitney Law Firm
21 Payment in the amount of $2 , 610 - 90 to Dorsey & Whitney Law
22 Firm for professional legal services rendered through January
31 , 1994 regarding various matters .
25 Verified Claims
26 Payment of the two and one half pages of verified claims as
27 submitted by the Finance Director.
28
29 Motion carried unanimously
30
31 7. REPORTS
32
33 A. Plannina Commission Report
34
35 Commissioner Faust, Chairperson of the Planning Commission,
36 was present to address the activities of the Commission at its
37 last meeting on February 15, . 1994 .
38
39 The minutes of the February 15, 1994 Planning' Commission
40 meeting were noi available for inclusion in the Council
41 packet .
42
43 1 . Petition for Sion Variance - Medtronic Buildina, 3055
44 Old Hiahway #8
45
46 Commissioner Faust advised that the sign is already in place
47 on the west side of the building. The sign has a total height
of five feet . The dimensions of the sign surface are 3' x 5 ' 4"
40 making a - total sign surface area of 32 - square feet (double
50 sided) .
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4
5
6 The applicant from Medtronic stated this sign is a directional
7 sign. By definition of the City ordinance this sign is not a
8 directional sign or ground sign. Staff felt it ' s main purpose
9 is as an informational sign. It does not have a solid base so
10 it does not fit the definition of a ground sign although this
11 definition more- closely suits the present sign.
12
13 There is also another sign on the' south side of the building
14 which is clearly a ground sign. It is felt this sign is not
is effective in directing deliveries because of the size of the
16 lot as well the size and shape of the structure.
17
18 The Planning Commission felt the request met the three
19 conditions required to grant a variance; no one called to
20 speak against granting the request ,' the unique parcel being a
21 triangl-le is a hardship and the size and shape of the building
22 negatively impacts on the effectiveness of the sign.
23
24 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve the variance as
25 recommended by the Planning Commission and that the base of
26 the sign be enclosed so the si'gn will be ' in compliance.
27
28 Motion carried unanimously
29
30
31 In the absence of minutes for the February 15th Planning
32 Commission Meeting, Chairperson Faust reviewed the agenda for
33 that meeting.
34
35 Faust advised that permanent ground signs were discussed at
36 some length. He felt the discussion was precipitated with the
37 Goodyear request . The Commission has requested staff to
38 prepare a list of all signs in the City and their square
39 footage.
40,
41. It was felt that the maximum of sixty-four feet per sign
42 appears to be aesthetically pleasing. This is the measurement
43 of the majority of the ground signs . located on Silver Lake
44 Road and Stinson Boulevard. Staff was requested to review
. 4.5 "what ' s magic" in the sign .industry regarding size and also to
46 review any industry standards.
47
48 Members of the Planning Commission have observed there are
49 outside storage activities being conducted by some businesses
50 in the City.
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4
5
6 Some businesses are also conducting outside sales . Examples of
7 this are at the Town & Country Market and at some service
8 stations .
9
10 There appears to be no control on these types of activites as
11 they are not addressed by any ordinances . Staff was reqtiested
12 to research both of these topics and draft an ordinance which
13 would address them. It was noted that outside storage and
14 outside sales are two distinct issues .
15
16 Mayor Ranallo recalled when a business in the St . Anthony
17 Shopping Center had indicated an interest in having an outside
18 flower stand. There was never a formal request made to the
19 Planning .Commission nor to the City Council .
20
21 The City Attorney noted there appears to be a problem with
22 this subject as there is no authority to do this .
0 Counc i lmember Fl eming was concerned wi th the precedent set t i ng
25 nature of this matter. Mayor Ranallo noted that Town & Country
26 already has a garden shop in front of its building when the
27 weather permits .
28
29 Faust noted that the three newly-appointed members of the
30 Planning Commission will be attending a workshop for planning
31 commissioners . With their attendance, all five of the
32 commissioners will have had the opportunity to learn about the
33 basics of their responsibilities at workshops .
34
35 Councilmember Fleming stated that the window coverings in the
36 former Woolworth ' s location at Apache Plaza are not very
37 attractive. She requested Councilmember Wagner to follow up on
38 this matter. Counci.lmember Wagner attends the Apache Plaza
39 Merchant Association meetings .
. 40
41 Councilmember Wagner noted that the Association is aware of
42 the appearance of these specific windows as well as the
43 coverings in other empty spaces . The management is make a
44 concerted effort make the window coverings, both. inside and
. 45 out , more attractive.
46
47 Faust noted there were other items discussed at -the February
15th meeting of the Planning Commission. -These will be
available for the Council in the minutes when they are
. 50 completed.
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3 PAGE 6
4
5
6 B. Council Reports
7
8
9 1 . Report of Councilmember Waaner
10 Councilmember Wagner attended the Youth Luncheon at
11 Nativity Church. There were forty-five people in
12 attendance. He felt the speakers were excellent and the
13 roundtable discussions were .very good. The focus of the
14 topic was to evaluate what can be done and what needs to
15 be done for youth.
16
17 Councilmember Wagner also attended a meeting where the
18 future of the Community Center was the topic for
19 discussion. Community Services and the School Board
20 representative were requested to obtain figures for their
21 needs . He wi 11 get f igures f rom the- Ci ty and f rom the
22 Police Department .
23
24 It was noted that the City of New Brighton is planning a
25 much larger building than is being considered for St .
26 Anthony. Nearly 77, 000 square feet have been rented and
27 the costs will be about four million dollars. This
28 building is shared by the City and the School Board who
29 share a contract for it .
30
31 Mayor Ranallo felt the St . Anthony building should be a
32 "no frills" facility.
33
34
35 2 . Report of Councilmember Flemina
36
37 Councilmember Fleming also attended. the Community
38 Services Meeting which focused on youth. She felt that
39 'Peter Benson from the Search Institute made a very good
. 40 presentatio� and it was two hours well spent .
41
42' Councilmember Fleming attended the Association of
43 Metropolitan Municipalities . She also met with Jim
44 Brimeyer of the Brimeyer Group whose services have been
. 45 employed to conduct the City Manager search.
46
47 Councilmember Fleming felt the turnout at the school
48 meeting at Wilshire School was very good- There will be
49 a referendum for the $4 . 7 needed by the School District .
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5 Councilmember Wagner stated that members of the School
6 Board would like to attend the March 22nd Council
7 Meeting. It is their wish to be available to respond to
8 any questions regarding costs associated with the
9 building and the referendum.
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11 The Mayor responded they can attend if they so choose.
12 Councilmember Enrooth felt this would give them another
13 forum for discussion. Councilmember Wagner noted that
14 some residents suggested that the building is being
15 constructed for the use of non-resident students . He felt
16 it would be' appropriate if they could respond to this
17 type of comment and any further questions .
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19 Councilmember Fleming observed there was very poor
20 attendance at the precinct caucases .
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22 3 . Report of Councilmember Enrooth
9 Councilmember Enrooth advised that the Vil1age Fest
25 Committee is not meeting on a regular basis at this time.
26 He wi-11 give an update on, the activities at the March
27 22nd Council Meeting.
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29 Mayor Ranallo inquired if it is still the intention of
30 the Village Fest Committee to groom co-chair persons for
31 the future. Councilmember Enrooth responded this is . the
32 idea.
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34 Mayor Ranallo noted that the fiftieth anniversary of the
35 incorporation is coming up. There is confusion if this is
36 incorporation of the Village or the City. This matter is
37 being researched.
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39 4 . Report ,of Mayor Ranallo
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41 Mayor Ranallo attended the recent meeting of the Cable
42 Commission. He did not vote in favor of cable rates being
43 increased. These rates are governed by the FCC.
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. 45 The Cable Commission went on record as contesting any
46 rate increase. The Mayor advised there will be a public
47 hearing to address this matter.
Mayor Ranallo was elected Vice-Chair of ' the Cable
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6 Mayor Ranallo, the City Manager, the Acting City Manager,
7 the City Manager' s Assistant and the Finance Director met
8 to discuss any open items . The Mayor felt they were all
9 under control when the City Manager left .
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11 C. City Manager ' s Report
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13 The City Manager reported that staff and employees are
14 all doing very well .
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18 There were no public, hearings .
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20 9. NEW BUSINESS
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22 A. Proclamation Declaring Volunteer Week
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24 Monday, April 18th has been the day chosen to honor volunteers
25 in the City.
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27 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve the
28 proclamation designating the Week of April 17 - 23, 1994 as
29 Volunteer Recognition Week.
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32 Motion carried unanimously
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35 B. Resolution No. 94-020 ; Investment Manaaement Aareement
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37 This resolution has been reviewed as to' form by the City
38 Attorney.
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40 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to adopt Resolution No.
41 94-020 being a resolutIon authorizing the Mayor, City Manager,
42 and Finance Director to execute an investment management
43 agreement .
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45 Motion carried unanimously
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48 C. Resolution No. 94-022 ; Police Officers 1994-1995 Labor
49 Aareement
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7 The staff prepared a report which listed the changes agreed
8 upon by the union employees of the Police Department and by
9 the City.
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12 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to adopt Resolution No.
13 94-022 being a resolution ratifying the 1994-1995 agreement
14 between the City of St . Anthony and Law Enforcement Labor
15 Services, Inc. #186 representing the St . Anthony Police
16 Department .
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18 Motion carried unanimously
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21 Mayor Ranallo advised that City Manager Burt attempted to
22 resolve all three of the City' s union contracts before he
left . Those not settled are for employee of the Public Works
Department and for the Fire Department employees .
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26 The Mayor felt it would be rather unfair for a new City
27 Manager to resolve these contracts when he/she first comes on
28 board.
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30 The 'City' s legal counsel recommended they be addressed by Cy
31 Smythe.
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33 Acting City Manager Hamer stated that members of both of these
34 unions have indicated they are willing to wait for the new
35 City Manager to resolve their contract,s.
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38 D. Resolution No. 94-023 ; Leaislati6h to Recover Leaal
39 Expenses
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41 This resolution was drafted by the League of Minnesota Cities
42 staff.
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44 Motion by Fleming, second by Ranallo to adopt Resolution No.
. 45 94-023 being a resolution requesting state legislation to
46 recover costs in prosecuting offenders .
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02 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
3 MARCH 22, 1994
4 1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
5 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor
6 Ranallo.
7 11. ROLL CALL.
8 Council Present: Mayor Ranallo, Councilmembers Fleming, Wagner, and Marks.
9 Staff Present: Larry Hamer, Interim City Manager
10 Councilmember Enrooth arrived at 7:05 P.M..
11 111. APPROVAL OF MARCH 22, 1994 COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
Motion by Marks, seconded by Wagner to approve the agenda for the March 22, 1994'Regular
Council meeting with the following addition:
14 Add: Closed Session before adjournment of the regular Council meeting.
15 Motion carried unanbmausly.
16 IV. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 22, 1994 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
17 Motion by Fleming, seconded by Marks to approve the February 22, 1994 Council meeting
18 minutes with the following changes:
19 Page 3, line 6: Insert the word "interview" before the word "process".
20 Page 6, line 17: Correct the spelling of "DeWall".
21 Page 7, line 30: Add "with the exception of Mr. DeWall.".to the end of the sentence.
22 Motion carried unanimously.
. 23 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
24 There were no licenses, permits, or petitions.
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4 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
5 Motion by Marks, seconded by Fleming to approve the following claims:
6 A. Dickson Electric
7 Payment in the amount of$4,800.00 to Dickson Electric for reverse service connections on the
8 Foss and Harding lift stations.
9 B. North Suburban Cable Commissio
10 Payment in the amount of$9,475.53 to North -Suburban Cable Commission for the City's 1994
11 contribution to the Cable Commission.
12 C. Brimeyer Group. Inc.
13 Payment in the amount of$3,666.00 to the Brimeyer Group, Inc. for the City Manager search.
14 D. Hance & IxVa
15 Payment in the amount of$2,400.00 for legal services rendered during the month of March,
16 1994, relative to St. Anthony prosecutions.
17 E. Dorsey & Whitney
18 Payment in the amount of$826.20 for legal services rendered on various City matters through
19 February 28, 1994.
20 F. Verified Claims
21 Four and one-half pages of verified claims as prepared by the Finance Director.
22 Motion carried unanimously.
23 VIL REPORTS.
24 A. Pam Wunderlich, representing the Brimeyer Group, Inc., was present to review the
25 draft of the City.Manager Position Profile which had been prepared by that agency.
16 The Council desires the following changes to the proMe document*
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28 Page 1, The Community
29 Apache Plaza employs approximately 200 people
30 Page 1, History
31 The Village was eventually incorporated in 1946
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4 Page 2, City Services
5 The Fire Department is staffed by 7 full time and 30 paid part time trained
6 personnel
7 Page 2, The Position
8 The Mayor serves a 4 year term
9 Page 2, The Position
10 The correct title is Liquor Operations Manager
I I Page 2, The Position
. 12 The correct title is Management Assistant
13 Page 3, Background and Experience
14 Experience as a City Manager or City Administrator or as an Assistant Manager
15 Page 4, Background and Experience
16 Have knowledge of computer operations
17 Page 5, Community Priorities
18 Strike "on the school referendum issue"
19 Page 5, Community Priorities
20 Strike "conclude union negotiations for the Fire and Maintenance Departments"
21 Page 5, Community Priorities
Reimplement a five year........
Page 5, Timetable
24 The meeting to reduce the candidates from 10 - 12 to 5 - 6, review the interview
25 schedule and discuss compensation, will be held on either April 19, 1994 at
26 8:00 P.M. (following close of p i olls for the school refere-ndurn) or on April 25,
27 1994 at 7:00 P.M., depending upon the mutual availability of Mr. Brimeyer and
28 the City Councilmembers.
29 B. Darrin and JoAnn Mercil had previously sought and were granted a front and rear yard
30 variance to building a house at 3112 Silver Lake Road. Theproperty survey was done
31 after the variance was approved and-the Mercil's discovered the back of their proposed
32 home would be very close to the neighbof's house to the south. Also present was the
33 builder, Larry Beach. Mr. Beach and Mr. Mercil indicated that if the home were
34 constructed according to the first variance, the house would be set too far back and
35 they requested permission to proceed with the construction of the home, lining it up
36 with the existing homes and protruding the garage out an additional 8 feet. They are
37 speaking to the Council tonight because the Planning Commission does not meet until
38 April and waiting a month would put the entire project in peril.
39 Mayor Ranallo informed Mr. Mercil and Mr. Beach that they will need to go through
40 the variance process again. When contacted, the City Attorney agreed that the law is
clear on this matter. Mr. Mercil said he had contacted the property's immediate
neighbors who all indicated t heir approval of the newest plans. Mr. Mercil was told by
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4 Ranallo that thereshould not be a problem getting a recommendation of approval from
5 the Planning Commission.
6 The Council directed the Interim City Manager to contact the City Attorney about the
7 Mercil's request to purchase six feet of right-of-way the length of their property on the
8 south side of Townview. It was also noted that there will have to be a road survey and
9 that the fee for the second variance will be waived.
10 C. Kim Bloom, a City resident with school-age children and Superintendent Warren
11 Rolek were present to discuss the upcoming school referendum. The election is
12 scheduled for April 19, 1994. Ms. Bloom said that the most asked question about the
13 referendum concerned open enrollment and the second concerned how the additional
14 taxes would affect residents. The Vote Yes Committee, of which Ms. Bloom is a
15 member, have held two presentations, manned a phone bank, and will hold a third
16 presentation on April 4th. She urged Councilmembers to attend the upcoming April
17 4th presentation which is scheduled for 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. in the media center. Briefly,
18 the bond referendum will provide additional space for Wilshire Park Elementary
19 School; roof repairs, carpets, ceiling tiles, doors; updating and expanding instructional
20 - technology; remodeling Wilshire Park classrooms, and an increase in building security.
21 Councilmember Fleming inquired how residents are responding to the open enrollment
22 issue. Ms. Bloom said most residents do not have a clear idea on what open
23 enrollment is and were not aware that the school district receives State funding for
24 implementing open enrollment. Fleming wondered if this referendum would be needed
25 if the school district did not have open enrollment.
26 Superintendent Rolek said his role was to do the research end for the referendum. He
27 indicated that when he presented his research results to the School Board, they
28 unanimously elected to go to a referendum. He distributed a chart showing the school
29 district's 1993-94 enrollment: total students, number of classrooms, ratio of students to
30 classrooms, non-resident students, etc.. Several other fliers about the referendum were
31 distributed to the Councilmembers.
32 Rosemary Franzese, a resident and member of the Planning Commission, asked about
33 the status of the contract for space in the Community Center for Community Services.
34 She was told by Superintendent Rolek that the school has developed a lease and the
35 lease will be presented to the City Council for their review. Franzese asked about
36 tuition for reciprocal students and how many resident students leave the district. Rolek
37 said he is aware of about 40 resident students who attend schools in other districts.
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4 Rolek indicated the most important thing now is getting information out to the people
5 so they can make informed decisions regarding the referendum.
6 D. Mayor Ranallo said the Mako, Inc. group have inquired about the availability of tax
7 increment money in order to purchase and develop (with townhomes) property in the
8 City. Ranallo told them that there is a 10 or 12 year payback for TIF money. The
9 Mayor would like to schedule a meeting of interested parties to discuss the financial
10 aspects of such a development.
11 E. Councilmember Wagner has put together some figures relative to the Community
12 Center/City Hall issue and indicated he would like to arrange a meeting with the
13 Interim City Manager, the Alliance (architect) and himself to discuss his findings.
14 Councilmember Fleming plans to attend a League of Minneso ta Cities meeting this
15 week. She perceives a topic to be discussed will concern health care facilities as they
16 relate to persons suffering from Alzheimer-like illnesses. The League may appeal to
17 the legislature in this regard.
A task force was formed of persons interested in keeping the St. Anthony Library open
and its expansion. They have met twice and at the last meeting ex-St. Anthony
20 Councilmernber Judy Makowske was appointed to chair the task force. A resolution is
21 being prepared defining the goals of Task Force.
22 The HEART conumittee is planning a celebration of the improvements to the south end.
23 Fleming said the event is scheduled for May 19th.
24 The Interim City Manager had distributed a memo to the Councilmembers prior to the
25 meeting regarding the vandalism at the bus stop located at 29th Avenue N.E. and Silver
26 Lake Road. Councilmember Fleming had been contacted by the owner of the home at
27 the location of the bus shelter. Fleming wondered if the shelter could be moved to the
28 vacant lot north of its present location. Hamer was informed by the MTC that shelter
,29 locations are based on patterned use. Hamer was also told that St. Anthony's bus
30 shelter vandalism is very minor in comparison to other communities.
31 Councilmember Enrooth gave an update on the plans for this year's VillageFest
32 festivities (August 5th and 6th). Activities will begin on Friday afternoon and will
33 conclude on Saturday night with an ice cream social and, hopefully, the St. Anthony
34 Orchestra be able to will play. The Rockin' Hollywoods will entertain Friday night.
35 Most plans have been made with the exception of the parade. Councilmember Wagner
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4 commented that the Kiwanis will again conduct the Sunday morning breakfast
5 following VillageFest activities, but that it will not be a part of VillageFest.
6 Enrooth also discussed the Environmental Quality/Recycling Task Force's February
7 meeting. He will wait for the minutes to present their.recommendation regarding the
8 recycling center to the City Council. Enrooth noted that residents will be kept up to
9 date on whether the recycling center will remain open.
10 Councilmember Marks has been out of the state and had nothing to report.
11 Interim City Manager Hamer indicated that the search for a Council/Planning
12 Commission Secretary to take the minutes at those meetings is complete, with
13 Council's approval. Lois Bjelke has agreed to transcribe the minutes of the Planning
14 Commission and the second Council meetings of the month and Karen Long has agreed
15 to transcribe the minutes of the first Council meetings of the month. They will perform
16 these services for the same rate of pay as that of the last Council secretary.
17 Motion by Marks, seconded by Enrooth to approve the hiring of Lois Bjelke and Karen
18 Long to transcribe meeting minutes of the City Council and Planning Commission.
19 Motion carried unanimously-,
20 As an informational update, the Interim City Manager said that the Hennepin County
21 Assessor's proposed agreement is now in the hands of the County Attorney. The City
22 Attorney has made some changes to which the County Attorney must agree. The
23 Agreement will then be submitted for Council's approval.
24 Also as informational was the appearance of Margaret Tjosvold, who along with her
25 daughter, Mary Tjosvold, propose to own and operate a foster care home for
26 Alzheimer patients to be called Trendition's. In addition to Ms. Tjosvold, the financial
27 officer and home manager were present to speak to the Council about the proposed
28 foster care home. Mary T., Inc. is the parent company and owns and operates similar
29 operations in Coon Rapids. Photographs and informational flyers were distributed to
30 the Council.
31 Mary T., Inc. proposes to purchase the duplex at 3304-06 - 39th Avenue N.E.. There
32 will be up to 5 patients on each side with a maximum staff of 3. The proposal appears
33 to meet City Ordinance's definition of "Family" and would not require Council
34 approval. However, Council directed staff to contact the City Attorney to assure that
35 interpretation of the ordinance is correct.
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4 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
5 A. Mayor Ranallo opened the public hearing regarding use of the 1994 Urban Hennepin
6 County Community Development Block Grant funds at 8:45 P.M.. The City of St.
7 Anthony has been allocated $21,403 for single family housing rehabilitation, the senior
8 citizens program, and for the completion of the sidewalk along Kenzie Terrace. There
9 was no one present to speak for or against Resolution 94-024.
10 Motion by Marks, seconded by Wagner to close the public hearing at 8:50 P.M..
11 Motion carried unanimously.
12 Motion by Marks, seconded by Wagner to approve Resolution 94-024 approving
.13 projected use of 1994 Community Development Block Grant Program funds.
14 Motion carried unanimously,
15 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
'06 A. Motion by Marks, seconded by Enrooth to approve Resolution 94-025 regarding the
17 Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Columbia Heights for upgrading of the
18 railroad crossing on Stinson Boulevard and 37th Avenue N.E.
19 Motion carried unanimously,
20 B. Motion by Marks, seconded by Enrooth to approve the Shriner's request to sell sweet
21 onions on either April 30, 1994 or May 7, 1994 at the Stonehouse location.
22 Motion carried unanimously.
23 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
24 Before opening the closed session regarding three litigation matters, Darrin Mercil and Larry Beach'
25 returned to withdraw the request to purchase the six feet of right-of-way and to request approval to
26 proceed with putting in the 8 foot footings for the garage and agreed not to build until the Planning
27 Commission approves the second variance request. Mr. Mercil also agreed to remove the footings if
28 the variance is not granted. Mercil and Beach will write the request and its conditions.
29 Council consensus was to accept these terms on condition that the City Attorney review and confirms
the offer's legality.
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4 Rosemary Franz"ese requested to be heard in regard to the School District's referendum. MS.
5 Franzese offered that 24% of the students at Wilshire Park Elementary School are not residents;
6 passage of the referendum would ultimately mean large cost increases in operations and maintenance,
7 and higher taxes. When Marks inquired if Franzese had spoken with members of the Task Force on
8 these issues, Franzese said she had not attended any of the meetings but has spoke to many school
9 district residents on the matter. Mayor Ranallo thanked Ms. Franzese for her input.
10 Closed Session.
11 The regular Council meeting was closed at 9:10 P.M. by Mayor Ranallo to discuss three litigation
12 matters. League of Minnesota Cities attorney, Tom Grundhoefer, was present during this session.
.13 The regular Council meeting was reconvened at 9:50 P.M..
14 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
15 Motion by Marks, seconded by Fleming to adjourn the regular Council meeting at 9:50 P.M..
16 Motion carried unanimously.
17 Respectfully submitted and attested to,
18 Connie Kroeplin
19 City Clerk
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