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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
DECEMBER 16, 1997
7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
L. CALL TO ORDER.
II. ROLL CALL.
III. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 16, 1997 PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA.
IV. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 18, 1997 PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES.
V. DESIGNATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR JANUARY 13, 1998.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING. =
1. 97-12 VALVOLINE INSTANT OIL CHANGE -- SIGN VARIANCE
.REQUEST.
2. 97-13 MATHER HOMES, REZONING REQUEST.
3. 97-14 SARNA, SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST.
VII. CONCEPT REVIEW.
1. SEVIOLA CONSTRUCTION,-SIDEYARD SETBACK VARIANCE
REQUEST.
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS.
1. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE PROCESS.
2. STATUS REPORTS RE: TASK FORCE GROUPS.
a IX. COMMENTS.
X. ADJOURNMENT.
I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
3 NOVEMBER 18, 1997
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
5 The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Bergstrom at
6 7:00 P.M.
7 II. ROLL CALL.
8 Commissioners present: Chair Bergstrom; Commissioners Delmonico, Franzese,
9 Makowske, and Thompson.
10 Commissioners absent: Commissioners Gondorchin and Horst.
11 Also present: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant.
12 M. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 18, 1997 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA.
13 Motion by Thompson, seconded by Franzese, to approve the Planning Commission Agenda
14 for November 18, 1997 as presented.
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15 Motion carried unanimously.
16 IV. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 21, 1997 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
17 MINUTES.
18 Motion by Delmonico, seconded by Franzese, to approve the October 21, 1997 Planning
19 Commission Meeting minutes as presented.
20
21 Motion carried unanimously.
22 V. DESIGNATE PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE FOR NOVEMBER 25,
23 1997 COUNCIL MEETING.
24 Commissioner Thompson was appointed as the Planning Commission representative for the
25 Tuesday, November 25, 1997, City Council meeting.
26 VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
27 1. Conditional Use Permit - St. Charles Borromeo Church.
28 Chair Bergstrom opened the public hearing at 7:05 P.M.
29 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported that in August, Gerald De Zelar, architect for Gerald De Zelar &
30 Associates, contacted the City informing Staff that St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church was
31 planning to construct a fellowship hall addition to the church. This proposed construction
32 constitutes a change to the structure and as a result of this proposed change, the church is
33 required to obtain a conditional use permit for the property.
34 St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church was constructed in 1958, before the City's zoning
35 districts and ordinances were codified. As such, the church has existed in this residential area
36 without the required conditional use permit because it is a grandfathered use.
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November 18, 1997
Page 2
1 In considering the request for the conditional use permit, it must be determined that:
2
3 a. The use is one of the conditional uses specifically listed for the district in which the
4 property is located;
5 b. That specific conditions that are deemed necessary to make the use compatible with
6 other uses in the area are determined and communicated to the applicant;
7 C. The use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons
8 residing or working in the vicinity or to the values of property in the vicinity; and
9 d. The use will provide a service or a facility which is in the interest of public
10 convenience and will contribute to the general welfare of the community.
11 St. Charles Borromeo.Catholic Church is a conditional use that is specifically list in Section
12 1615.03 Permitted Conditional Uses, (a) of the City Code. St. Charles also concurs with the
13 requirement that the use will not be detrimental to the health or general welfare of persons
14 residing or working in the vicinity and does provide a service that is in the interest of the
15 public and contributes to the community's general welfare.
16 Safety has been an issue with;the church because of the off-site parking that occurs whenever
17 the church holds services or schedules other events. Because worshipers park on St. Anthony
18 Boulevard and Stinson Boulevard, there is concern for the safety and welfare of pedestrian
19 and vehicular traffic in these neighborhoods. This concern is heightened during the winter
20 months because plowed snow banks make it particularly difficult to park on the streets in
21 these areas.
22 Staff recommends that a condition to the conditional use permit be that the church develop
23 and enforce an on-site parking plan.
24 Chair Bergstrom noted that there has been a fair amount of discussion on this issue as it has
25 been presented to the Planning Commission on two previous occasions.
26 Commissioner Franzese noted that this request previously included a request for a setback
27 variance.
28 Ms. Moore-Sykes explained that it had been determined that a variance was not required as
29 that area was the backyard setback rather than the sideyard setback.
30 Commissioner Makowske noted that he had received a call from a resident requesting that the
31 tape or the minutes of tonight's meeting be available as he was unable to be in attendance.
32 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that would be arranged.
33 Gerald De Zelar, architect for St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, displayed drawings of
34 the site plan, floor plan and the elevations of the proposed addition. He explained that the
35 desire of St. Charles is to construct an addition to the church of a fellowship hall of 12,000
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1 square feet to be located between the existing church and the existing chapel. The addition
2 will be tucked into the property and will result in little imposition to the neighborhood.
3 The proposal will remove six trees but twelve new trees and shrubbery will be added to the
4 southern portion of the lot. The proposal includes the addition of 5,000 square feet of
5 impervious surface.
6 Commissioner Makowske questioned the drainage on the site.
7 Mr. De Zelar explained that the proposal includes a twelve inch pipe under the building to
8 collect a small amount of water from the church roof and all the water from the addition and
9 direct it to a dry well. He stated he has been required to contact the Watershed District in
10 regard to run off. He has spoken with the Middle Mississippi Watershed Management
11 Operation, the Minneapolis Environmental Department and is currently working with the
12 Minneapolis Sewer Department. The Minneapolis Sewer Department has requested that an
13 analysis of the flow and flow rate before and after the addition be provided. If there is a net
14 increase in the flow or flow rate after the addition, the church will be required to provide a
15 means of deterring the water back to it's original location. Mr. De Zelar stated that an
16 engineering firm is currently working on this issue. He noted that the Mississippi Watershed
17 Management Operation and the City of Minneapolis have no guidelines for this issue.
18 Commissioner Makowske stated that the City of St. Anthony is hypersensitive to the water
19 issue.at this time.
20 Mr. De Zelar noted that the City of Minneapolis is sensitive to the water issue at this site
21 because of flooding on 27th Avenue and Stinson Boulevard. He stated that some of the water
22 will run to the east to Roosevelt, Pahl Avenue, and 27th Avenue. The water on the south
23 portion will flow to 27th Avenue and the amount of water that is on the building will be
24 dropped off on the west side to Stinson Boulevard. He stated this will be an improvement to
25 the current drainage of the site.
26 Mr. De Zelar explained that the main entrance off the parking area will be graded up to the
27 floor and will be totally handicap accessible. The addition will include an atrium with
28 amenities including a large skylight, fountain, planter, etc.; a large hall with an operable wall
29 so it can be divided; a small catering-type kitchen; a toilet; and a library. The existing chapel
30 in the convent will be remodeled under a separate contract for perpetual adoration.
31 Mr. De Zelar explained that the west elevation will include Mankato Stone and glass; the
32 south elevation will include a drive under canopy and brick which is complimentary to the
33 existing brick; and the east elevation which is screened by the garage, rectory and trees will
34 be brick.
35 Commissioner Makowske complimented Mr. De Zelar on the design of the addition. He
36 noted that the coat room was located close to the exit and asked if this would affect
37 pedestrian traffic.
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1 Mr. De Zelar agreed that this was a concern but he also wanted the coat room to be located as
2 close to the door as possible. There is a foyer which can absorb some of the congestion and
3 the coat room is a large walk-in room. He stated that under the conditions this is the best .
4 location.
5 Commissioner Makowske commented that the facility appears to-adapt to quite a few different
6 purposes and is a boon for the community.
7 Mr. De Zelar stated the addition is intended to be multi-functional and will be available for
8 community use.
9 Commissioner Franzese questioned the distance between the garage and the east side of the
10 building.
1.1 Mr. De Zelar stated there is 27 feet between the garage and the addition. There is ample
12 width for two-way traffic and emergency vehicles. He noted that the drive-under canopy is
13 high enough for an ambulance but not for a fire truck but there are other means of access for
14 fire trucks on the site.
15 Commissioner Franzese questioned the amount of handicap-accessible parking spaces on the
16 site.
17 Mr. De Zelar stated that six handicap-accessible spaces are required. Five spaces will be
18 provided near the building and four will be located near the entrance to the school.
19 Robert Hart, 2420-27th Avenue, stated that the water flows like a river into the intersection at
20 27th Avenue. He felt that the issue of directing water onto Stinson Boulevard needs to be
21 addressed.
22 Mr. De Zelar stated that he agreed with Mr. Hart and that he is working with the City of
23 Minneapolis on this issue. If the flow changes he has been directed to determine a means of
24 detaining the water.
25 Commissioner Franzese asked if there would be external lighting.
26 Mr. De Zelar stated there will be external security lights around the entire building and
27 parking area.
28 Commissioner Franzese asked Mr. De Zelar if 1e had addressed the Staff recommendation for
29 a parking plan.
30 Mr. De Zelar stated he had not addressed this issue as this was the first he had heard of it.
31 He did not know how to address this issue as most of the site currently is parking.
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November 18, 1997
Page 5
1 Chair Bergstrom noted that there is currently overflow parking on Stinson and St. Anthony
2 Boulevard during significant events and Sunday Mass and it is not a function of the City to
3 have that undone. The main concern of the City is not to exacerbate this problem. He
4 suggested that the Public Works Director, City Engineer and Staff work with Mr. De Zelar to
5 optimize the parking and ensure that the situation does not get worse.
6 Mr. De Zelar stated he did not believe that the addition would make the parking situation
7 worse. The activities in the fellowship hall will be in conjunction with Mass and will not
8 increase the number of cars in the lot. Other activities in the fellowship hall will not be held
9 during Sunday Mass and will not be of a large capacity.
10 Commissioner Makowske suggested that actions to improve the parking could include notice
11 in the church bulletin that overflow parking is available in the lower lot and making sure that
12 the lot is properly plowed in the winter.
13 Mr. Hart noted that parking of 5 to 8 cars currently occurs behind the convent. This parking
14 area will be removed by the addition.
15 Mr. De Zelar stated that this area is used for temporary parking and will be replaced by the
16 addition of three new parking spaces on the south side of the garage.
17 Chair Bergstrom closed the public hearing at 7:30 P.M.
18 Chair Bergstrom stated that community churches do a great deal to add to the value of a
19 community and the City should do whatever it can to foster and continue that.
20 Motion by Chair Bergstrom, seconded by Commissioner Franzese to recommend approval of
21 the conditional use permit request for St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church based on:
22 a. The proposed conditional use is specifically listed for the zoning district in which the
23 property is located;
24 b. The proposed conditional use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general
25 welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity,or to the values of property in
26 the vicinity
27 C. The proposed conditional use is necessary and desirable at the above location;
28 and subject to the following conditions:
29 1. The church will develop and enforce an on-site parking plan. The plan to be approved
30 by the City Director of Public Works; and
31 2. Subject to the approval by the City of Minneapolis Sewer Department for the
32 connection and possible detention of water before it is released to Stinson Boulevard.
33 Motion carried unanimously.
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1 Chair Bergstrom stated this issue will be considered by the City Council at their November
2 25, 1997 meeting.
3 VII. NEW BUSINESS.
4 1. Proposed Revision of Section 1400.16 Enforcement.
5 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported the City Council received a request at the November 4th Council
6 meeting from Ron Hansen, 3220 Belden Drive, to review this section of the City Code for
7 revision. Mr. Hansen maintains that giving someone 30 days to comply with the City's Sign
8 Ordinance is too long. He feels that the City Manager should be able to make compliance
9 more immediate.
10 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported there was some concern that reducing the time of notice that a
11 person would have to comply with the Sign Ordinance may violate their due process rights.
12 She has contacted City Attorney William Soth for his legal opinion about more immediate
13 enforcement. Mr. Soth has stated that thirty days is traditionally the amount of time that is
14 allowed to comply with an ordinance. Thirty days allows a person who feels that they are not
15 in violation of an ordinance time to appeal the citation before the Board of Adjustment and
16 Appeals. Mr. Soth was not necessarily concerned with the due process rights but was
17 concerned that a sufficient amount of time be given for appeal.
18 Chair Bergstrom asked which sign had triggered this request.
19 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that she did not know which specific sign had triggered the request.
20 The City Council had asked that the Planning Commission consider the request.
21 Chair Bergstrom stated there is more of a problem with enforcement of the Sign Ordinance
22 than with the Sign Ordinance itself. He suggested better_ enforcement may. be a task of the
23 new Public Works Director and the Building Inspector.
24 Ms. Moore-Sykes noted that the Fire Department has also been given charge of code
25 enforcement.
26 There was Commission consensus to decline a revision of Section 1400.16 Enforcement due
27 to the opinion of the City Attorney, and in favor of directing appropriate members of City
28 Staff who have the jurisdiction, to pursue a more efficient enforcement of the Code.
29
30 VIII. CONCEPT REVIEW.
31 1. Proposed Sign Plan for New Cit-go Gas Station, 2400-37th Avenue NE (Formerly Stop
32 `N Go).
33 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported Mr. Jim Sarna has recently purchased the Stop `N Go service
34 station on the corner of Stinson Boulevard and 37th Avenue NE and it will become a Citgo
35 affiliated gas station. Mr. Sama has submitted a sign proposal for the City's consideration.
36 The sign proposal includes the removal of the existing pylon sign as Mr. Sarna feels that
37 because of the stop signs and telephone pole, a pylon sign is obstructed and not noticed by
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1 motorists. Mr. Sarna is proposing to place a lit double-sided monument sign at each curb cut.
2 There are two curb cuts on the property. These signs would exceed the 68 square foot
3 maximum for a double-sided ground sign. Each proposed monument sign is 6 feet by 8 feet
4 and which results in a total of 96 square feet of signage. If two monument signs would not
5 be acceptable, Mr. Sarna is requesting one lit double-sided monument sign at the curb cut and
6 a lit twin post canopy island sign. Mr. Sarna is also proposing wall signs similar to what
7 exists now.
8 Chair Bergstrom asked if the total coverage of the wall signage had been calculated.
9 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated it had not.
10 Jim Sarna, owner of property at 2400-37th Avenue NE, stated he is proposing to remove the
11 pylon sign on this property and locate a ground sign facing 37th Avenue NE and a ground
12 sign facing Stinson Boulevard. Each sign will be 6 feet by 8 feet.
13 Commissioner Franzese applauded Mr. Sarna for removing the pylon sign. She acknowledged
14 the dilemma of this site and,stated she preferred the second sign plan which included one
15 monument sign and a lit twin post canopy island sign.
16 Mr. Sarna stated he preferred the first option which included two monument signs as
17 customers would be able to see the prices from both directions. He stated the plan would
18 include enhancing the corner on which the signs are located with shrubbery, etc.
19 Chair Bergstrom noted the City's intent is to not have signs located on canopies.
20 Mr. Sarna's son asked if canopies are allowed to be lit.
21 Chair Bergstrom stated this was acceptable.
22 Commissioner Makowske asked that at the time of request for approval of the sign plan, Mr.
23 Sarna include a landscape plan for the site.
24 Commissioner Franzese asked why the monuments signs were so large.
25 Mr. Sarna stated this is the size of a typical sign. The proposed sign is small in relation to
26 the size of the lot and is a typical sign for this type of corner which is surrounded by
27 businesses and open ground.
28
29 Commissioner Franzese asked what rationale could be given for the size of the signs.
30 Mr. Sama stated the rationale was that he was removing the pylon sign which was
31 approximately 150 feet and replacing it with two signs, which are more than 100 feet apart,
32 and a total of 96 square feet.
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Page 8
1 Commissioner Franzese noted that the monument sign to be placed on the border of the
2 property was to be double-sided and asked if the neighbor had been contacted.
3 Mr. Sarna stated that there is a fence on the property. He suggested that the sign will only
4 affect a small portion of the neighbor's front yard.
5 Chair Bergstrom asked if the signs would be illuminated 24 hours per day.
6 Mr. Sarna stated that the gas station will be open until 12:00 A.M. and that the lights would
7 be shut off when the station was closed.
8 Chair Bergstrom encouraged Mr. Sarna to work with City Staff in the development of a final
9 plan.
10 IX. OTHER BUSINESS.
11 1. Comprehensive Plan Update Process.
12 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported that she had received a call from Linda at the Metropolitan
13 Council stating that their informal review was almost completed. Upon completion of the
14 informal review, the Comprehensive Plan Update will be returned to the Planning
15 Commission for review and revision along with comments received from other agencies, and
16 then sent back to the Metropolitan Council for final review. It will then be returned to the
17 City Council for formal action.
18 Chair Bergstrom asked if a response had been received from any other agencies.
19 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she had not received any responses other than the response from the
20 Metropolitan Council.
21 Chair Bergstrom asked that Staff contact the other agencies who had been sent the
22 Comprehensive Plan Update and request their response. He asked when the comments of the
23 Metropolitan Council would be received.
24 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she expected the response within two weeks. The only comment
25 made in her phone conversation with the Metropolitan Council was that the sanitary sewer
26. portion of the Update was weak. She has conveyed this comment to Suzanne Rhees and Bill
27 Weber and they are aware of this. They will contact the Public Works Director to obtain
28 more information for that section.
29 2. Status Reports re: Task Forces.
30 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported that the next Parks Advisory Task Force meeting is scheduled for
31 November 24, 1997 at 7:00 P.M. At the last Task Force meeting Councilmember Wagner
32 requested that the Task Force consider a recommendation to the City Council in regard to a
33 tot lot. When the City Hall/Community Service building was constructed, the City set aside
34 funds to replace the tot lot. The proposal of the Task Force recommended the City Council
35 replace the play area immediately before the weather prohibits this. The City Council
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November 18, 1997
Page 9
1 concurred and a fence has been installed. The Public Works Department will install the new
2 equipment in the Spring.
3 The Task Force also acknowledged the need for an additional multi-age play area near the tot
4. lot. It was discussed and pretty much agreed, that this multi-age play area be located near the
5 water tower due to the shade of the trees in that location.
6 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported that the next Storm Water Management Task Force meeting is
7 scheduled for December 2, 1997 at 7:00 P.M. WSB has requested additional time to divide
8 the City into 13 grids and study each grid specifically in regard to flood problems, topography
9 and specific characteristics. WSB will then determine the problems in each area and a
10. solution for each section:' They also plan to obtain.information from residents in each area.
11 Commissioner Franzese asked if the City had submitted any grant applications.
12 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that the City of St. Anthony had submitted a grant application to the
13 Minnesota Housing Finance Agency and was awarded a $150,000 grant. She reported that
14 FEMA has invited the City of:St. Anthony, along with the Ramsey and Hennepin County, to
15 continue on with their granting process. FEMA has $6.2 million available. That grant
16 application process is being handled by WSB.
17
18 3. Commissioner Interviews.
19 Ms. Moore-Sykes noted that Doug Bergstrom's, Rosemary Franzese's and Christopher
20 Makowske's terms expire on December 31, 1997. A letter of interest must be submitted by
21 December 15, 1997 at 4`30 P.M. to qualify for an interview by City Council. Interviews will
22 be held on December 17, 1997 at 6:30 P.M. Ms. Moore-Sykes noted that notice has been
23 published in the City newsletter and will also be published in the Bulletin Newspaper.
24 X. COMrqENTS.
25 Chair Bergstrom asked Staff to obtain a firm date for the joint City Council/Planning
26 Commission Work Session.
27 Commissioner Franzese reported that the City of Bloomington is utilizing temporary
28 conditional use permits. She also reported that the City of Richfield has a Community
29 Council which is very active.
30 Commissioner Thompson noted that an Open House will be held for Public Works Director
31 Larry Hamer on November 20 from 2:00 to 3:30 P.M. at City Hall. He also expressed his
32 disappointment in regard to the stadium issue.
33 Commissioner Makowske expressed a thank you to the Councilmembers who will be leaving
34 office. He also expressed congratulations to those who will be joining the City and looks
35 forward to working with them.
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1 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported that earlier this evening she, along with other City Staff and
2 elected officials, had attended a mini-grand opening of the SAV II Liquor Store. The store
3 will be open for operation on Friday, November 21, 1997, at 9:00 A.M.
4 Chair Bergstrom commented that it had been noted at the October 28, 1997 Council meeting
5 that the Planning Commission had not been invited to the grand opening. He stated that not
6 inviting the Commissioners sent a statement to the Planning Commission.
7 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
8 Motion by Makowske, seconded by Delmonico, to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 P.M.
9 Motion carried unanimously.
10 Respectfully submitted,
11 Lorri Kopischke
12 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
STAFF REPORT
DATE: December 16, 1997
TO: Planning Commission Members
FROM: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant
ITEM: 97-12 -- Petition for Sign Variance for Valvoline Instant Oil
Change, 3701 Silver Lake Road.
BACKGROUND:
City Staff have received a request for a variance to the Sign Ordinance from Betsy Jensen,
Crosstown Sign, for the Valvoline Instant Oil Change service station. Currently, Valvoline
Instant Oil only has wall signs on the building along 37th Avenue NE and along Silver
Lake Road, where they have business frontage. Because the business is not a gas station, by
Ordinance they are not allowed a pylon sign and they have not installed ground signs.
Ms. Jensen is requesting that Valvoline Instant Oil be granted a variance to install a ground
sign that is larger than allowed by City Ordinance. Ms. Jensen is proposing to install a
double-sided monument sign that is approximately 8 -feet by 6 feet, or 96 square feet of
surface area. Section 1400.10 Ground Signs., Subd. 3-Surface Area, (2), states that [ground]
signs with two or more copy surfaces may have up to 68 square feet for all surfaces.
Because the proposed sign exceeds the surface area dimensions of the Sign Ordinance, Ms.
Jensen is requesting a variance of 28 square feet.
As stated in the letter from Mark Gilbertson of Valvoline Instant Oil Change, his business
is completely hidden from traffic approaching from the east along 37th Avenue NE until it
gets to-St.-Anthony Dry Cleaning, which is located directly-east of Valvoline Instant Oil°
Change' building. Because of this and other visual distractions, there is no visibility for the
business until the customer is almost past. Ms. Jensen and Mr. Gilbertson contend that the
larger sign would be more visible at a greater distance, thus alleviating many of the
difficulties encountered by customers unsure of the location of Valvoline Instant Oil
Change.
ANALYSIS:
Minnesota Statutes and the City Ordinance require that the variance request not be
detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to another property in the neighborhood;
that a particular hardship would result if the regulations were strictly adhered to; and that
the conditions necessitating the variance request is unique to this parcel. Mr. Gilbertson
states in his letter that not having the proposed ground sign is creating a situation that may
be detrimental to the public welfare because potential customers seeing the store too late
may be tempted to perform dangerous maneuvers getting into the driveway that could be
adverse or injurious to other drivers. He states that their hardship is that the building sits
toward the back of the corner lot and surrounding buildings obscure it, making it difficult
to see, particularly to westbound traffic. The conditions necessitating the variance request
are unique to the property because, while it can be considered vehicle service station, and
exists along.side other gas stations, but it is not a gas station. Because it is not a gas
station, it is not allowed to install a pylon sign which would increase the store's visibility
to the public.
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pate:
Fee: $100.00
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
Petition for Sian Variance
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Applicant; - -
Address: Oz, , . 1l Phone:
Status of applicant (own er,�buyer, .renter, ac::,1t, etc.):
Street address and/or legal description of property petitioned for variance:
Zoning district in which property; is located:.
Request:
Minnesota Statutes and City Ordinances re ;uire that the following conditions be satisfied
for approval of this request. Please respon..I to these conditions, using additional sheets,
if necessary.
1. The granting of the variance will : of be detrimental to the•public welfare or
iniui rious to other property in the neighborhood or village.
2. A particular hardship dship to the applicant would result if the strict letter of the
regulations are adhered to,
3. The conditions upon which the applications for a variance are based are un igue_
to the parcel of land for which the variance is sought and are not applicable,
generally, to other property within the same land-use classification.
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NOVEMBER 21, 1997
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
ATTN: CITY COUNCIL
3301 SILVER LAKE ROAD
ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE, MN 55418
HONORABLE COUNCIL,
WE ARE REQUESTING A PERMIT FOR A GROUND SIGN AT: VALVOLINE INSTANT
OIL CHANGE - 3701 ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE, MN.
STUDYING THE TRAFFIC AT THIS INTERSECTION REVEALS THAT THE BULK OF
TRAFFIC COMES FROM THE FREEWAY TO THE EAST.
APPROACHING FROM THAT DIRECTION, THE BUILDING AND EXISTING WALL
SIGNS ARE TOTALLY HIDDEN FROM VIEW. 100% OF THE TRAFFIC FROM THAT
DIRECTION (WHICH AS YOU KNOW, IS A MAIN FEEDER) CANNOT SEE ANY PART
OF OUR STORE UNTIL DRIVING PAST IT. AFTER DRIVING PAST, OUR STORE IS
EXTREMELY HARD TO RETURN TO. THE AVERAGE DRIVER CAN NOT REACT
QUICK ENOUGH TO TURN INTO OUR DRIVE, BECAUSE THE BUILDING AND
INTERSECTION COME UP TOO QUICKLEY. ALSO, IF YOU DO MANAGE TO TURN
NORTH ON SILVER LAKE ROAD, YOU STILL CAN'T TELL THE STORE IS THERE, U�
BECAUSE WHEN YOU LOOK OUT THE CAR WINDOW, ALL YOU SEE IS THE ^ ,�� h c1
BOTTOM HALF OF A BLANK WALL. IF THERE WAS A SECOND GROUND SIGN ft 0011
ON THE LAWN, CARS TURNING THE CORNER WOULD STILL BE ABLE TO MAKE
THE DRIVEWAY AND ENTER.
ALTERNATELEY, COMING FROM THE EAST, THE AMOCO SIGN IS VISIBLE FOR
OVER A 1/4 MILE. THIS ALLOWS PEOPLE TO KNOW WHAT THEY ARE GOING TO
DO WHEN REACHING THE BUSY INTERSECTION, AS OPPOSED TO LAST
SECOND TURNS, STOPS, LANE CHANGES OR U-TURNS.
WE THINK THE GROUND SIGN ON THE LAWN WOULD ULTIMATLEY HELP EASE
CONGESTION IN THIS BUSY INTERSECTION, AND NOT IMPODE VISIBILITY
AROUND THE CORNER.
I HOPE THE COUNCIL CAN HELP US WITH THIS PROBLEM, AND RESTORE OUR
VISIBILITY ON THE CORNER, TO THE POINT OF BEING COMPETATIVE WITH
OUR NEIGHBORS.
RESPECTFULLY YOURS,
A/m/ r
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MARK GILBERTSON
VALVOLINE INSTANT OIL CHANGE
11050 HWY 55
PLYMOUTH, MN
(612) 494-3380
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STAFF REPORT
DATE: December 16, 1997
TO: Planning Commission Members
FROM: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant
ITEM: 97-13 -- Petition for Rezoning, 3261 Old Highway 8
BACKGROUND:
City Staff received a request from Erin Mathern of Mendota Homes, Inc., to rezone a
vacant parcel located at 3261 Old Highway 8, and described as Lot 1, Block 1, Medtronics
First Addition, City of St. Anthony, Hennepin County, State of Minnesota. Ms.
Mathern's rezoning petition is requesting the this parcel be rezoned to an R-4 zoning
designation from a Light Industrial zoning designation so that it is consistent with the
multi-family zoning designation of the adjacent parcel they purchased in Roseville.
Mendota Homes is proposing to construct a senior apartment complex on the Roseville
side and use the smaller St. Anthony parcel as parking and green space. Mendota Homes
will be going before the Roseville Planning Commission regarding this project the second
week in December. Ms. Mathern also informed Staff that she is planning a neighborhood
meeting with several residents from St. Anthony and Roseville that live in the area to
discuss the project.
Staff also contacted the City Attorney about the need to rezone this parcel because it was
planned to be used as a parking lot and green space. Mr. Soth indicated that it is required
to be rezoned because the City's parking ordinance relating to an R-4 multi-family zoning
designation is different from those-that pertain to Light Industrial-use. He also indicated
that rezoning the parcel will provide that the deeds to both parcels is consistent.
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REZONING
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing
on Tuesday, December 16, 1997, at 7:05 P.M. or as soon thereafter as
possible, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road, for
the following purpose:
Applicant: Mendota Homes, Inc.
Address: Lot 1, Block 1, Medtronics First Addition
Hennepin County
Proposal: Rezone parcel to R-4, Multiple Dwelling, from LI, Light
Industrial, to correspond to parcel located in Roseville and
adjacent to subject parcel.
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
Management Assistant 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.
Kim Moore-Sykes
Management Assistant
Publish: St. Anthony Bulletin
December 3, 1997
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
Petition for Rezotune
Applicant: VIUo +b�jV1 C _ Phone: �p Z
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Status of Applicant (Owner, Buyer, Lessee, etc.):
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1. Attach a statement to this petition stating why this zoning change is requested.
2. If an entire parcel of land is proposed to be rezoned, submit a map or plat with this
petition showing the land proposed to be rezoned and all lands within 350 feet of its
boundaries.
3. If a portion of a larger parcel of land is proposed to be rezoned, submit a
preliminary plat prepared .in accordance with sections 1500.01 through and including
1500.03 of the St, Anthony Code of Ordinances with this petition. A copy of which
is included in this packet.
Signature of r'1m cant'"
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Mendota Homes, Inc.
Signature of Owner (if different from Applicant)
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Mendota Homes, Inc.
P.O. Box 416
Forest Lake, MN 55025
November 18, 1997
City of St. Anthony Village
Attn: Kim Moore-Sykes
3301 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony, MN 55418-1699
Dear Ms. Moore-Sykes,
We are requesting that a parcel of land located between Old Highway 8 and State
Highway 88, directly south of County Road D in St. Anthony be rezoned. The
parcel is currently zoned industrial. We are requesting that this zoning be
changed to R-4, a multiple family district.
This parcel is an anomoly in that a portion of it lies in Hennepin County and a
portion in Ramsey County indicating that it falls under the jurisdiction of the
City of St. Anthony Village and the City of Roseville. The portion in St. Anthony
is the smaller portion, with a boundary of 135 square feet to the west, 86 square
feet to the north, 125 square feet to the east, and 138 square feet to the south. The
full parcel is substantially larger.
Mendota Homes, Inc. is proposing a 30 unit apartment building for this site to be
designated for senior rental. The building itself is a three-story brick and siding
clad structure. The exterior fagade is highlighted by placement of screen-
enclosed decks along the front and rear of the building. The main entrace is
easily visible in the center of the structure.
The building will have underground parking for 30 cars in addition to a surface
parking lot with 30 resident spaces and room for guest parking. There will be a
centrally located elevator, three stairtowers situated throughout the building,
sprinkled halls,corridors, garage, and apartment units,wide hallways, recessed,
individual apartment entries, community room, and exercise room..
Additionally, individual apartments will feature self-contained heating and
cooling units, fireplaces, screen porches, and some vaulted ceilings. Two
bedroom units will have individual laundry facilities, two baths, walk-in closets,
informal and formal dining, spacious living rooms, porch access off of living and
bedrooms, microwave hoodfans, and handicapped accessible bathrooms. This
building is meant to appeal to senior residents already living in this or close-by
communities.
The portion this parcel that lies in the City of St. Anthony Village would actually
become part of the parking lot for this building. This parking lot is currently
designed to hold 42 parking spaces. This amount may be reduced to allow for
more green space.
Rezoning of this parcel makes sense for several reasons. First and foremost, the
parcel is surrounded by residential property. Maintaining its industrial zoning
would not allow for its.best use as a higher density, multiple family residential
parcel. A small industrial area surrounded by homes is not functional and not
attractive to surrounding residents. Also, the portion of this parcel located in the
City of St. Anthony Village seems too small to be used on its own, especially with
an industrial zoning. As it is already part of another parcel, it is logical to make
the zoning change and utilize the land for multiple-family residential use. There
is no industrial property adjacent to the property in question, and we feel it is a
responsible and functional,decision to change the zoning. This allows for a .
better use that is consistent with the surrounding property.
Please review the proposal and get back to us with any questions or suggestions.
Sincerely
qu'�" �'
Erin E. Mathern
for Mendota Homes, Inc.
STAFF REPORT
DATE: December 16, 1997
TO: Planning Commission Members
FROM: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant
ITEM: 97-14 -- Petition for Sign Variance for Stop 'N Go Service
Station, 2400 - 37th Avenue NE
BACKGROUND:
City Staff received a request for two variances to the Sign Ordinance from Jim Sarna,
owner of the Stop 'N Go service station, located at 2400 - 37th Avenue NE. The first
variance request is to be allowed to install two monument signs on the property and the
second variance request is regarding the size of the monument signs.
Mr. Sarna is proposing to remove a pylon sign which currently exists on the property and
replace it with two monument signs. He would like to place a 7 foot by 10 foot double-
sided monument sign at the corner of Stinson Boulevard and 37th Avenue NE and a 6 foot
by 8 foot double-sided monument sign at the curb cut on 37th Avenue NE. The surface
area of the proposed larger monument sign is 140 square feet and the surface area of the
proposed smaller monument sign is--96 square feet. Mr. Sarna's sign proposal also includes
increased landscaping and shrubbery.
Section 1400.10 Ground Signs., Subd. 5, Design and Location., (4) states that the principal
structure of a parcel of land will be allowed one ground sign, regardless of the number of
tenants in the structure. Mr. Sarna is asking for the second sign because his business is on
a busy 4-way-corner, where Minneapolis; Columbia Heights_and St. Anthony converge.
He also wants to remove the pylon sign, which he feels is too much for that corner and is
not seen as the result. He is proposing to replace the pylon sign with a monument sign,
which he feels is less obtrusive visually. At night, the light from this sign will be closer to
the ground and therefore not offensive to the surrounding residential properties. The
smaller monument sign will be placed by the driveway on 37th Avenue and is intended to
be more directional in nature.
Subd. 3 of,the same Section states that signs having two or more copy surfaces may have
up to 68 square feet for all surfaces. Mr. Sarna is asking for a 72 square foot variance for
the larger sign, which is 140 square feet and a 28 square foot variance for the smaller sign,
which is 96 square feet. The two signs that Mr. Sarna has selected are standard sizes for
CITGO gas station affiliates.
Minnesota Statutes and the City Ordinance require that the variance request not be
detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to another property in the neighborhood;
that a particular hardship would result if the regulations were strictly adhered to; and that
the conditions necessitating the variance request is unique to this parcel.
Under the City's Sign Ordinance, Mr. Sarna is allowed to have one ground sign. Because
he has agreed to become a CITGO affiliate, they have given him the dimensions of the
signs available to him. These dimensions are larger than allowed by the Ordinance for
ground signs. Also under the City's Sign Ordinance, he is allowed a pylon sign for the gas
station. He would prefer to forego having a pylon sign, and instead install a lower profile
monument sign on that spot.
Mr . Sarna has indicated to Staff that the variances he is applying for are not intended to
be detrimental to the corner or the neighborhood, but rather an enhancement. Once the
proposed signs are installed, he has plans for more landscaping along the fence line and on
the corner-of the property so as to improve the appearance of this commercial property.
Staff has received a signed petition against Mr. Sarna's request for variances to the Sign
Ordinance.
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SIGN VARIANCE
TO WHOM IT MAY.CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing
on Tuesday, December 16, 1997, at 7:05 P.M. or as soon thereafter as
possible, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road, for
the following purpose:
Applicant: Jim Sarna, Stop 'N Go Service Station
Address: .2400 - 37th Avenue NE
Proposal: Petition for a variance to allow two monument signs and,
also to request a variance from the size restrictions of a
double-sided monument sign.
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
Management Assistant 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.
Kim Moore-Sykes
Management Assistant
Publish: St. Anthony Bulletin
December 3, 1997
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SIGN VARIANCE
TO WHOM IT MAY.':CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing
on Tuesday, December 16, 1997, at 7:05 P.M. or as soon thereafter as
possible, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road, for
the following purpose:
Applicant: Jim Sarna, Stop 'N Go Service Station
Address: 2400 - 37th Avenue NE
Proposal: Petition for a variance to allow two monument signs and,
also to request a variance from the size restrictions of a
double-sided monument sign.
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
Management Assistant 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.
Kim Moore-Sykes
Management Assistant
Publish: St. Anthony Bulletin
December 3, 1997
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Administrative Offices
3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony, Minnesota 55418-1699
(612) 789-8881 FAX (612) 781-9323
December 3 1997
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ingvaldsen
3621 Stinson Boulevard
St. Anthony, MN 55418
Dear Marylyn:
Enclosed, please find a copy of the mailing list for the public hearing in regard to the sign
variance request by the owner of 2400 - 37th Avenue NE.
If you have any additional questions regarding this variance or the hearing process, please
call me at 789-8881.
Sincerely,
Kim - -oore-Sykes,
Management Assistant
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Mailing list for
2400-37th Ave. NE Industrial Custom Products Apache Animal Hospital
2801-37th Avenue NE 2501-37th Avenue NE
St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421
CP Rail System Owner Alvina Engelmeier
105 South 5th Street 3701 Stinson Boulevard 3615 Stinson Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55402 St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55418
Robert Anderson
Russel Ingvaldsen R. Donaldson Lunquist 3205 Rankin Road
3621 Stinson Boulevard 3625 Stinson Boulevard St. Anthony, MN 55418
St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
Re: 3631 Stinson Boulevard
Richard Harris Hurley Seilor Tho M ff at
3633 Stinson Boulevard 3637-39 Stinson Boulevard 3610 evelt Street
St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anth y, MN 55418
Richard & Barbara Watson Elaine Matthys Roger Montgomey
1 3620 Roosevelt St. 3624 Roosevelt St. 3628 Roosevelt St.
i St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
Midwest Management
PO Box 26280 Thomas Walek Bert W. Jensen
I Minneapolis, MN 55426 3621 Roosevelt St. 3629 Roosevelt St.
St. Anthony, MN 5. 5418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
Re: 3642 Roosevelt NE
David & Lisz Zurbey Joseph Morgan Joe & Linda Tradup
3637 Roosevelt St. 3645 Roosevelt St. 3653 Roosevelt St.
St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
Ken Hugill Marjorie Shaddrick . Jerome Shaddrick
.3657 Roosevelt St. 2500-37th Avenue NE 2508-10 37th Avenue NE
St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY ELECTION RESULTS MINUTES
November 4, 1997
The meeting was called to order at 8:30 PM for the purpose of canvassing the November 4,
1997 City election results.
Present: Mayor Ranallo, Councilmembers Marks, Enrooth, Wagner, and Faust
Also Present: Michael Mornson, City Manager
The following report was presented to the Canvassing Board:
Precinct 1H Precinct 2H Precinct 1R TOTAL
Councilmember (4 year term, 2 seats open)
Dennis Cavanaugh 525 783 216 1,524
Dick Enrooth 177 348 98 623
Brian Thuesen 260 345 90 695
George Wagner 180 415 97 692
Write Ins
Dave Drews 1
None 1
Hal Gray 1
Tom Schlosser 1
Denise Dunn 1
Anna Dagen 1
Christy Dahlberg 1
Bob Deseter 1
The total number of votes cast is 1,959 of the registered voters.
Motion by Faust, second by Marks, to approve and certify to Hennepin and Ramsey Counties
the City election results of November 4, 1997.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Marks, second by Wagner, to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 PM.
Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Connie Kroeplin, City Clerk
Minutes of Canvassing Board of
November 4, 1997 City Election
Page 2
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
I certify that this is a true and accurate copy of the records of the City of St. Anthony.
City Clerk
s 1447
Date
I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 NOVEMBER 4, 1997
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
5 The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by
6 Mayor Ranallo.
7 II. ROLL CALL.
8 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks (Arrived at 8:10 p.m.), Enrooth, Wagner, and Faust.
9 Also Present: City Manager Mike Morrison.
10 Councilmembers Absent: None
11 III. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 4, 1997 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
12 Motion by Faust, second by Enrooth to approve the November 4, 1997 Regular Council
13 . Meeting Agenda with the following change:
14 City Manager Mornson stated the minutes of the October 28 meeting will be approved at the
15 next meeting. He noted this evening the Council will also be acting as the Canvassing Board.
16 Ranallo noted at approximately 8:30 p.m. he will be going on cable interviewing candidates.
17 He stated he will be leaving the meeting at that time and Mayor Pro Tern Enrooth would
18 continue the Council Meeting.
19 Motion carried unanimously.
20 IV. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 28, 1997 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
21 MINUTES.
22 The Minutes will be approved at the next Council Meeting.
23 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
24 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve the following licenses:
25 Heating License
26 Groff s Heating & Air Conditioning, Rosemount, MN/3400 Croft. Drive
27 Airco Heating & Air Conditioning, Columbia Heights, MN/3503 Edward St.
28 American Heating & Air Supply, Fridley, MN/3204 Croft Drive
29 Automatic Garage Door & Fireplaces, Fridley, MN/2912 Old Hwy 8
30 Contractors License
31 Cold Spring Granite Company, Cold Spring, MN/Sunset Memorial Park
32 Lawrence Sign, St. Paul, MN/St. Anthony Liquor Store
33 Motor Vehicle Starting License
34 Murphy's Service Center, Inc., 3501 - 29th Avenue NE
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
November 4, 1997
Page 2
1 Cigarette License (Change in Ownership)
2 Sarna's Stop `N' Save, 2400 - 37`h Avenue NE
3 Service Station License (Change in Ownership)
4 Sarna's Stop `N' Save, 2400 - 37`h Avenue NE
5 Motion-carried unanimously.
6 B. A petition was presented and the police chief has no problem with this request. Wagner
7 asked if that would make the intersection a four-way stop. Mr. Mornson stated it would.
8 Motion by Faust, second by Wagner for approval of placement of a stop sign at 30'-Avenue
9 NE and Edward Street.
10 Motion carried unanimously
11 C. Mr. Ron Hansen appeared as a follow up to his appearance at the last Council Meeting. He
12 stated the Ordinance gives the requirement of written notice and a 30 day waiting period
13 before any signs are permitted. He believes the 30 day waiting period is ridiculous. He
14 requested Council look at the Ordinance and amend it to allow signs to be removed.
15 Mayor Ranallo suggested this go back to the Planning Commission for review. Mr. Hansen
16 stated he received a copy of a memorandum and believes it states Council will allow the sign
17 to remain. Mayor Ranallo stated after reading the memorandum, the Council, Staff, and City
18 Attorney find that the sign was constructed under the Ordinance and will allow to remain.
19 Mr. Hansen stated the Ordinance states those types of signs are not allowed in an R-1 district.
20 He noted a number of inconsistencies.
21 Councilmember Marks arrived at 8:10 p.m.
22 Mr. Hansen requested the sign be removed or the applicant be required to submit an
23 application for variance. He stated this is not a commercial property. He questioned why the
24 commercial section of the code is being looked at when considering this sign. The City made
25 an error and the City needs to get the matter resolved. This is an exact duplicate of what
26 happened a couple of blocks away on the Pirino property. . Mayor Ranallo stated he will
27 forward Mr. Hansen's request to the City Attorney for review.
28 Wagner requested Mr. Hansen write his concerns and provide them to Council. Mr. Hansen
29 stated the burden of proof should not lie on the citizens but rather should be on the City who
30 made the error. He suggested Council read the Ordinance as it applies to this residential
31 property. The neighbors are not in favor of the sign. Mr. Hansen stated he would like to
32 have the City Attorney's opinion in writing.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
November 4, 1997
Page 3
1 Mr. Hansen summarized this is not a commercial property but it was looked at under the
2 commercial section of the Ordinance.
3 Ranallo stated he just received the memorandum today.
4 Motion carried unanimously
5 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
6 Motion Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the following claims:
7
8 D. 3 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
9
10 Motion carried unanimously.
11 VII. REPORTS.
12
13 A. Councilmembers
14 Councilmember Enrooth stated there was a short commercial on TV regarding flood
15 insurance. He wondered if anyone had called and inquired. Wagner stated flood insurance is
16 available but difficult to obtain. Ranallo stated he has heard a rumor that there were a few
17 residents who collected on the July l flood.
18 Marks nothing
19 Faust nothing
20 Wagner nothing
21
22 B. Mayor
23 Mayor Ranallo reviewed he and Mike Mornson had a meeting with the Superintendent and
24 Chair of the School Board. He stated the School Board is very pleased with what is
25 happening at the Community Center. The main question was when would the tennis courts be
26 completed. They were advised of the pollution problem that needed to be corrected. This
27 was the cause for the delay. The plan now is to wait until next Spring to lay the blacktop.
28 Fortunately, two years ago the City took out insurance and that insurance covered the digging
29 of this tank. In early 1998, all City Councilmembers and School Board members will meet
30 together and exchange ideas for improvement.
31 Wagner questioned if anything was mentioned about the Tot Lot. Ranallo stated they wished .
32 to publicly thank Wagner for his participation on that.
33
34 C. City Manager.
35 1. FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
November 4, 1997
Page 4
1 The City applied for a grant and the City is one of the three entities that would go to the next
2 step forward. Another application will be submitted. He will be meeting with WSB
3 regarding the application.
4 The City also applied for another grant and received word that the City would receive some
5 funding through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.
6 2. Liquor Store Update
7 There is a roof problem. Tires Plus has to be closed Tuesday and Wednesday due to the roof
8 problems. They will have to be paid for their time closed. The roof should be done by
9 tomorrow. Sav II will be'closed the week of November 10, 1997. A Grand Opening will be
10 held.
11 3. Open House for Larry Hamer on November 20, 1997 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
12 4. The City has no written sidewalk policy. Marks stated when sidewalks are
13 planned, maintenance should be part of the planning process.
14 5. Mornson will attend a League.of Minnesota Cities will meet November 6, 1997
. 15 on possible changes to mobile home parks.
16 6. 33rd Avenue NE Update
17 MnDOT will pay for the 8 foot sidewalks on 33rd Avenue NE. Light placement will be
18 reviewed.
19 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to recess the City Council Meeting at 8:30 p.m. fora
20 meeting of the Canvass Board to canvass the results of the November 4, 1997 City Election.
21 The Council Meeting was reconvened at 8:32 p.m..
22 Mayor Ranallo left the meeting at 8:33 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Enrooth continued the meeting.
23 VIH. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
24 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
25 A. Resolution 97-052, re: SCORE Recycling Grant Application for 1998
26 Wagner questioned why USA Waste'was not included in the list of collectors. Mornson
27 asked if they were a major collector and Wagner stated he did not know for sure. Mornson
28 will look into that and amend the Resolution if necessary.
29 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve Resolution 97-052, regarding SCORE
30 Recycling Grant Application for 1998.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
November 4, 1997
Page 5
1
2 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3 A. Ordinance 1997-010, re: Cable TV Franchis (3`d
e Reading)
4 Marks asked if there were any more changes. No one on the Council indicated any changes.
5 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner for approval of Ordinance 1997-010 regarding Cable
6 TV Franchise.
7 Motion carried unanimously.
8 Morrison stated staff is currently working on the Silver Lake bridge project. Those residents
9 affected by a new sidewalk will be notified and a neighborhood meeting will be held.
10 Anthony Kaczor, stated when he saw the dentist's sign erected, he was pleased with the sign.
11 He stated the sign brings the area up to the 90's. 'He is a resident on 33`d and it is a nice
12 addition to the area. He does not believe everyone in the area hates the sign.
13 Regarding the sign issue, Joe.Osterbauer stated he stated he is pleased with the sign and
14 believes it fits well within the neighborhood.
15 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
16 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to adjourn the meeting at 8:36 P.M.
17 Motion carried unanimously.
18 Respectfully submitted,
19 Debbie Wolfe
20 Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
21
22 Mayor
23 ATTEST:
24 City Clerk
I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 NOVEMBER 25, 1997
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
5 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by
6 Mayor Ranallo.
7 II. ROLL CALL.
8 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Wagner, and Faust.
9 Also Present: Acting City Manager Kim Moore-Sykes.
10 Councilmembers Absent: Enrooth.
11 III. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 25, 1997 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
12 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the November 25, 1997 Regular Council
13 Meeting Agenda with the following change:
14 Under VII. B. Add: 1. Consideration of Sister City Proclamation.
15 Motion carried unanimously.
16 IV. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING MEETING MINUTES.
17 A. October 28, 1997 Regular Council Meeting
18 B. November 4, 1997 Regular Council Meeting
19 C. November 4, 1997 City Councilmember Election Results - Canvassing Board Meeting_
20 D. November 6, 1997 Canvassing Board Special Meeting_
21 E. November 10, 1997 Recount - Canvassing Board Meeting
22 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the October 28, 1997, Regular Meeting
23 Minutes; November 4, 1997, Regular Meeting Minutes; November 4, 1997, Canvassing Board
24 Meeting Minutes; November 6, 1997, Special Canvassing Board,Meeting Minutes; and
25 November 10, 1997, Canvassing Recount Board Meeting Minutes with the following changes:
26 October 28, 1997:
27 On Page 2, Lines 11 and 37: Replace "3525" with "2525";
28 On Page 2, Line 20: Replace "pont" with "point";
29 On Page 3, Lines 1, 11, and 18: Replace "3525" with "2525";'
30 On Page 3, Line 10: Replace "synapsis" with "synopsis";
31 On Page 7, Line 11: Replace "Jerry Faust" with "George Wagner";
32 November 4, 1997:
33 On Page 2, Line 13: Replace "permitted" with "removed";
34 On Page 5, Line 13: Remove "stated he";
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2 On Page 3, Line 13: Replace "notice" with "notify".
3 Motion carried unanimously.
4 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
5 A. Licenses and Permits.
6 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the following license:
7 Heating License:
8 Kleve Heating & Air Conditioning, Eden Prairie, MN/Salvation Army Camp
9 Motion carried unanimously.
10 Motion by Wagner, second by Faust to approve the following license:
11 3.2 Beer Permit - Off Sale:
12 Sarna's Stop `N' Save, 2400 -37th Avenue NE (Change of Ownership)
13 Vote on the motion: Ranallo, Faust, and Wagner voted aye. Marks voted naye.
Motion carried.
15 -VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
16 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the following claims:
17
18 A. General Operations:
19 1. Berkley Risk Services, Inc. in the amount of$1,506.50 for Claim #11013192.
20 2. Dorsey & Whitney in the amount of $2,152.00 for legal services rendered
21 through September 30, 1997.
22 3. Foster, Ojile, Wentzell & Brever in the amount of $3,000.00 for professional
23 services rendered for November, 1997.
24 4. Ramsey County in the amount of$2,781.26 for St. Anthony's final share of
25 traffic signals and interconnect on Silver Lake Road at County Road D and
26 inspection.
27 B. Road Improvements:
28 1. Rieke Carroll Muller Associates, Inc.
29 A. In the amount of$1,316.81 for professional services rendered from
30 September 28 to November 1, 1997 for 1997 Street/Watermain
31 Improvements - Construction.
32 B. In the amount of$26,300.02 for professional services rendered from
33 September 28 to November 1, 1997 for 1998 Street Improvements -
34 Design and Bidding.
03-5 C. In the amount of$3,187.16 for professional services rendered from
6 September 28 to November 1, 1997 for 33rd Avenue Design.
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1 C. Storm Water:
2 1. Dorsey & Whitney in the amount of $1,735.69 for legal services rendered
3 through September 30, 1997.
4 2. WSB & Associates, Inc.
5 A. In the amount of$2,221.50 for professional services rendered October 1
6 through October 31, 1997 - Water Resource Management Plan.
7 B. In the amount of$560.50 for professional services rendered October 1
8 through October 31, 1997 - Storm Drainage Task Force.
9 D. New SAV 2:
10 1. Lund Martin Construction in the amount of $254,165.85 for payment
11 application #4.
12 E. 6 pages of Verified Claims as presented by.the Finance Director.
13 Motion carried unanimously.
14 VII. REPORTS.
15 A. Planning Commission - November 18, 1997.
16 1. St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 2420 St. Anthony Blvd., Conditional
17 Use Permit.
18 Planning Commissioner George Thompson was present to report on the issues addressed at the
19 November 18, 1997, Planning Commission meeting.
20 Commissioner Thompson reported that on November 18, 1997, the Planning Commission held
21 a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit request for St. Charles Borromeo
22 Catholic Church. Gerald De Zelar, architect for St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, was
23 present at that meeting and displayed drawings of the site plan, floor plan and the elevations
24 of the proposed addition. He explained that the desire of St. Charles is to construct an
25 addition to the church of a fellowship hall of 12,000 square feet to be located between the
26 existing church and the existing chapel. The addition will be tucked into the property and
27 will result in little imposition to the neighborhood. This issue had been discussed by the
28 Planning Commission on two previous occasions. After further discussion, the public hearing
29 was closed at 7:30 p.m.
30 There was a motion made by Chair Bergstrom, seconded by Commissioner Franzese to
31 recommend approval of the conditional use permit request for St. Charles Borromeo Catholic
32 Church based on:
33 a. The proposed conditional use is specifically listed for the zoning district in which the
34 property is located;
35 b. The proposed conditional use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general
36 welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity or to the values of property in
37 the vicinity; and
38 C. The proposed conditional use is necessary and desirable at the above location; •
39 and subject to the following conditions:
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1 1. The church develop and enforce an on-site parking plan with the assistance of the
2 Public Works Director and Staff; and
3 2. Receive approval from the City of Minneapolis regarding the Church's proposed storm
4 water retention plan.
5 Commissioner Thompson reported the motion carried unanimously-
6 Anthony Kaczor, 3008— 33rd Avenue NE, stated he had been in attendance at the November
7 18, 1997, Planning Commission and there had appeared to be some confusion in regard to the
8 storm water drainage for this proposal, including who has jurisdiction of this site, Rice Creek
9 Watershed or Middle Mississippi. One resident was in attendance at the meeting and
10 expressed concern in regard-to the storm water because of flooding in the area. Mr. Kaczor
11 expressed concern that no one from the Storm Drainage Task Force had been present to
12 address the issue and asked that the Council be clear on the storm water drainage.
13 Mayor Ranallo stated that previously the water from the church building would flow into the
14 alley behind St. Anthony Boulevard and Pahl Avenue. This proposal will change that by
15 placing a pipe under the new building and running the water out into the lawn in front of the
16 school. He noted that Ted McCrossan has been working on this proposal. Ranallo asked if
017 Mr, De Zelar had been working with the Middle Mississippi Water Management Organization,
8 Y
Gar De Zelar, architect for St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, stated that the Middle
19 Mississippi Water Management Organization has no guidelines in place and was relying on
20 the City of Minneapolis. He has hired an engineer to study the flow of the storm water and if
21 necessary to work with the City of Minneapolis in regard to retention of the water.
22 Mr. De Zelar stated he has received the calculations provided by the engineer in regard to the
23 flow of storm water. He noted the water on the property flows in three directions. The water
24 in Section A, from the rectory and the church, flows to the north to St. Anthony Boulevard;
25 the water from Section B, the area over to the center of Pahl Avenue, flows out to Pahl
26 Avenue; and Section C, the remainder of the property, all flows southwest to the Minneapolis
27 system.
28 Mr. De Zelar then displayed the engineers calculations of existing conditions and conditions
29 after completion of the proposed addition for the aforementioned three Sections. Section A
30 will remain the same, Section B existing is .17 and will be decreased to .12, and Section C
31 existing is .75 and will be increased to .78. The result is a run-off negative to B, positive to
32 C of 1/500th of a cubic foot per second. This is based on a hundred year event, twenty four
33 hour storm.
34 Mr. De Zelar stated that he has not yet discussed these calculations with the City of
165 Minneapolis. He noted their concern is the flooding on 27th Avenue and Stinson. If the flow
6 is increased, they are looking for a detention of water so the flow will not be changed. If that
37 is required, alternatives would include ponding in front of the school, addition of another dry
38 well or increasing the size of an existing dry well, or the installation of a trickle down roof.
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1 Marks suggested that a berm could be installed on the southern edge of the property.
2 Mr. De Zelar stated this may cause flooding in the parking lot.
3 Wagner asked if the proposed drainage would help the water problem on St. Anthony
4 Boulevard.
5 Mr. De Zelar stated that the proposed drainage would have no effect on St. Anthony
6 Boulevard.
7 Faust asked if neighborhood meetings had been conducted in regard to this proposal.
8 Mr. De Zelar stated the only public meeting was the public.hearing held by the Planning
9 Commission.
10 Wagner stated he was concerned that the Storm Drainage Task Force had not had any input in
11 this proposal.
12 Ms. Moore-Sykes noted that Ted McCrossan is a member of the Storm Drainage Task Force
13 and has been working with Mr. De Zelar. She had also received calls from residents and
14 when she had explained the project, there were no questions or concerns. •
15 Faust expressed his concern that this proposal was increasing the impervious surface in a
16 problem area and the Council had received no input from the Storm Drainage Task Force.
17 Mr. De Zelar explained that the addition is 12,000 square feet, but that it will only add 5,000
18 square feet of impervious surface as it will include the removal of blacktop and concrete
19 paving.
20 Wagner noted the requirement of a parking plan and asked how this would be enforced.
21 Mr. De Zelar stated he was not certain what this requirement included. He had asked the
22 Planning Commission and they had suggested that he talk with the Public Works Director and
23 see what could be worked out. It may be as simple as asking parishioners not to park on the
24 street by means of the church bulletin.
25 Mayor Ranallo noted the only time that there is a parking problem is in the winter. Last
26 winter a notice was published in the Bulletin asking that there be no parking on the south side
27 of St. Anthony Boulevard and the request was adhered to quite well.
28 John Kuharski, 2709 Pahl Avenue, Storm Drainage Task Force member, stated that it had
29 been agreed by the Task Force not to allow any additional hard surface if it would increase
30 the water flow into St. Anthony and this project does not increase'the water flow. As this •
31 project does not increase the flow, he is in favor of the proposal, both as a Task Force
32 member and as a resident.
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1 Marks noted that this project would increase the flow by .05 cubic feet or 8%. This would be
2 an increase of one inch and Marks expressed concern that this may affect residents in St.
3 Anthony. He questioned if the Council could assume that all residents would be comfortable
4 with that amount of increase.
5 Wagner asked Mr. De Zelar if he intended to investigate increasing the size of one of the dry
6 wells on the project or if this would only be done if the City of Minneapolis required it.
7 Mr. De Zelar stating that currently the City of Minneapolis is not requiring an increase in the
8 size of the dry wells. The project will divert the water to the grass rather than the blacktop
9 and this will slow the flow of the water.
10 Marks stated that under the circumstances, he believed that the slowing of the water flow,.
11 etc., would keep the flooding situation no worse than it is today, based on the information
12 given and the assurances that the dry well will be investigated and increased to satisfy the
13 requirements of the City of Minneapolis.
14 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the conditional use permit request for St.
15 Charles Borromeo Catholic Church based on the findings and the conditions of the Planning
16 Commission.
07 Motion carried unanimously.
18 B. Councilmembers.
19 Marks reported his attendance at the Finish American Society meeting at the International
20 Center last Friday. He explained that Finnish Independence Day is December 6 and that
21 Finland declared their independence 80 years ago. Because St. Anthony has a strong and
22 growing relationship with Finland, Marks suggested that it may be an appropriate time to
23 congratulate them on their independence. Marks read the proposed proclamation which would
24 be signed by all Councilmembers, the Mayor and Department Heads.
25 Motion-by Wagner, second by Faust to adopt the Proclamation congratulating Finland on their
26 80th anniversary of independence.
27 Motion carried unanimously.
28 Marks asked that a hard copy be sent to Finland, that a copy be faxed to Finland, and that a
29 copy be sent to the Finnish Embassy in Washington, D.C.
30 Marks reported his attendance at a Sister City Committee meeting last Sunday evening.
31 Discussion included the upcoming Teacher Exchange Program which is expected to take place
32 next Fall. Funds will begin to be raised by the Sister City Committee, the School District and
�3 the Teachers Union. The Committee also discussed the upcoming expected visit of the other
34 Salo Band in April of 1998. The visit is anticipated to include 30-35 people, including some
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1 political leaders and the Committee is currently looking for people to provide home stays. If
2 interested in volunteering, please contact George Marks or City Hall.
3 Marks reported he had received a phone call from a resident expressing concern that the
4 proposed area code change would result in the City of St. Anthony having two different area
5 codes.
6 Wagner explained that the area codes will be defined by City boundaries. He noted however,
7 that the School District may be split.
8 Faust commended the elected officials and judges of the recent election for their accuracy and
9 the fine job that they did.
10 Wagner agreed and stated that this was a tribute to the voters as well for completing
I 1 exceptionally clean ballots.
12 Faust reported his attendance at a League of Minnesota meeting on policy adoption last Friday
13 and noted that he also sits on the Fiscal Futures sub-committee of the League. Of the top
14 twelve priorities that the League is planning to take to the legislature, seven came out of the
15 Fiscal Futures Committee. This says that there is good representation, their voice is being
16 heard and they will hopefully be able to affect legislation that is positive for City residents •
17 and the State. He offered a copy of the priorities to anyone interested.
18 Wagner reported the Village Merchants Association will hold it's sleigh ride on Friday,
19 December 5, from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. It will begin at All Star Travel and no preregistration is
20 required. Wagner encouraged people to attend this event.
21 Wagner reported his attendance at the Parks Task Force meeting last night. The Task Force
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22 is progressing toward a concept plan and most of the effort is being pointed to Central Park.
23 The concept review will be reviewed more fully at the next meeting. This plan will not be
24 accomplished right away but can begin to be implemented. The plan will be presented to the
25 Council in February of 1998. Marks noted that one of the recommendations of the Task
26 Force is to appoint a Parks Commission to continue working on the park issues in the City.
27 Also a sub-committee has been established to assist Community Services in the selection of
28 equipment for the tot lot.
29 Wagner noted that he will have to give up his seat as representative of City Council to the
30 Parks Task Force and asked the permission of the Council to remain on the Task Force as a
31 member-at-large.
32 Marks stated that George Wagner is a valuable member of the Task Force. There is always a
33 number of people absent at the meetings and he did not believe that appointing Wagner as a
34 member-at-large would result in exceeding the number of members Council had suggested to
35 attend the meetings.
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1 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to appoint George Wagner as an at-large-member of the
2 Parks Task Force starting January 1, 1998
3 Mayor Ranallo asked if Wagner had discussed this with the Task Force.
4 Marks stated that it was mentioned at the meeting last evening and it seemed to be well
5 received.
6 Voting on the motion: Ranallo, Faust and Marks voted aye. Wagner abstained.
7 Motion carried.
8 C. Mayor.
9 Mayor Ranallo noted that the Council has hosted a.yearly Employee Appreciation Breakfast
10 for the last 4-5 years. It has been brought to his attention that the employees would prefer a
11 luncheon. Ranallo suggested this be held on Thursday, December 18 at 12:00 P.M.
12 There was Council consensus to schedule the Employee Appreciation Luncheon for Thursday,
13 December 18 at 12:00 P.M.
14
D. City Manager.
6 Acting City Manager Moore-Sykes reported that the new SAV II Liquor Store is open and is
17 doing very well.
18 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
19 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
20 A. Resolution 97-053, re: City Manager's 1998 Salary.
21 Mayor Ranallo reported that each year the City Manager's salary is reviewed. The City and
22 the City Manager have reached an agreement as stated in Resolution 97-053.
23
24 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve Resolution 97-053, approving 1998 salary of
25 Michael J. Morrison, St. Anthony City Manager.
26 Motion carried unanimously.
27 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
28 There was Council consensus that the Finnish flag be flown on December 6 and that a copy
29 of the Proclamation be displayed on the front door, in honor of their independence day.
30 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
31 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 P.M.
•2 Motion carried unanimously.
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1 Respectfully submitted,
2 Lorri Kopischke
3 Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
4
5 Mayor
6 ATTEST:
7 City Clerk
I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL TRUTH IN TAXATION
3 HEARING MEETING MINUTES
4 DECEMBER 3, 1997
5 I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
6 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. Boy Scout Troop 711 of St. Charles Church ,
7 along with their Troop Leader, Tom Patrick, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
8 II. ROLL CALL.
9 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Enrooth, Wagner, and Faust.
10 Also Present: City Manager Michael Mornson, Finance Director Roger Larson, Public Works
11 Director Jay Hartman, Police Chief Richard Engstrom, Fire Chief Richard Johnson, Liquor
12 Operations Manager Michael Larson, and City Attorney William Soth.
13
14 III. OPEN TRUTH IN TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING.
15 Mayor Ranallo declared the public hearing open at 7:01 P.M.
16 IV. PRESENTATION OF THE 1998 CITY BUDGET AND TAX LEVY BY CITY
17 MANAGER AND FINANCE DIRECTOR.
18 Mayor Ranallo explained that the proposed 1998 City Budget will increase 3.61% and the Tax
19 Levy will increase by 2.4%. The average value of a home in St. Anthony is $114,000 and
20 the change would result in a $40 increase in the City portion of the 1998 tax.
21 Mayor Ranallo explained that the public hearing this evening is in regard to the City Budget.
22 The public hearing for consideration of valuation of homes will be held in April of 1998.
23 City Manager Mornson displayed and explained the St. Anthony Budget Calendar. In April
24 of 1997, the City Manager, Finance Director and all Department Heads of the City began
25 planning the 1998 Budget. The proposed 1998 Budget/Levy was discussed at the City
26 Council Work Session on July 29, 1997. On September 9, 1997, a Resolution was passed
27 setting the proposed 1998 Tax Levy and setting the public hearing and reconvening dates. A
28 Budget work session with City Council, Department Heads and presentation to the public for
29 _ input/comments was held on October 7, 1997. Mornson noted that less than twelve residents
30 were in attendance at that meeting. The proposed Budget will be presented this evening and
31 the Adoption Hearing will be scheduled for December 17, 1997.
32 Mornson displayed and explained the Revenues and Expenditures. The 1997 Budget
33 Revenues are $3,021,875 and will increase to $3,130,900 in 1998. This includes a 2.4% Tax
34 Levy.increase in property taxes. Mornson noted the Council could increase the Tax Levy by
35 3.9%, as allowed by State Law, but agreed to hold the increase to 2.4%. As this is a
36 balanced budget, the expenditures for 1998 will also increase to $3,130,900. All categories
37 will increase by approximately 3% except for the Elections and City Buildings. Elections will
38 increase by 17.23% and is due to the City holding two elections in 1998, a primary and a
39 general. City Buildings will increase by 9.23% and is due mostly in part to the new City
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1 Hall/Community Center building. Mornson explained that the current building is more
2 expensive to maintain as it is used more than the old building. The demand has exceeded
3 what was expected but this is being adjusted for in the 1998 Budget.
4 Mornson displayed and explained the distribution of the City Taxes on a home valued at
5 $114,000. The City Taxes will be approximately $430.30 for 1998.
6
7 Mornson displayed and explained a Proposed Property Tax statement for 1998 for a home
8 valued at $114,000. The City Taxes will increase from $406.65 to $430.29. The total
9 Property Tax including all categories will decrease from $2,191.83 to $2,003.46. Mornson
10 explained that the decrease is primarily the responsibility of the State of Minnesota funneling
11 more funds into the school districts in the State.
12 Mary Bauer, 4000 Foss Road, #103 and #203, stated that she owns two condominiums which
13 are both 928 square feet in area. The 1998 proposed property tax for the condominium which
14 she lives in and is homesteaded is $564.64 and the 1998 proposed property tax for the second
15 is $1,111.90. No one resides in the second condominium and it is not homesteaded. Both
16 have the same valuation. She.questioned why there was such a large discrepancy in taxes.
17 Councilmember Faust noted that the difference in property taxes between a homesteaded
18 property and a non-homesteaded property is approximately double under legislated law. He
19 suggested that Ms. Bauer may be able to homestead the property by use of a relative
20 homestead if her daughter owned and occupied the condominium by December 1, 1997 and
21 this was filed with Ramsey County by December 15, 1997.
22 Finance Director Roger Larson displayed a graph that was presented by Hennepin County.
23 He noted that the average assessed price of residential property in the City of St. Anthony was
24 $91,500 and the average selling price was $103,000. The assessors, per State guidelines, must
25 provide an assessed value of 93% of the selling price. Residential property owners in the City
26 of St. Anthony may see an increase in valuation in 1999 due to the difference in the assessed
27 values versus selling values.
28
29 V. SET DATE FOR CONTINUATION OR ADOPTION HEARING FOR THE 1998
30 BUDGET AND TAX LEVY FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1997 AT 7:30 P.M.
31 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to set adoption hearing for the 1998 Budget and Tax
32 Levy for Wednesday, December 17, 1997 at 7:30 P.M.
33 Motion carried unanimously.
34 VI. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING.
35 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to close the public hearing at 7:16 P.M.
36 Motion carried unanimously.
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1 VII. OTHER BUSINESS.
2 Mayor Ranallo thanked Staff for their attendance at all the special meetings in regard to the
3 1998 Budget and for their efforts put forth.
4
5 VIII. ADJOURNMENT.
6 Motion by Faust, second by Wagner to adjourn the meeting at 7:17 P.M.
7 Motion carried unanimously.
8 Respectfully submitted,
9 Lorri Kopischke
10 Timesaver Off Site Secretarial
11
12
13' Mayor
14 ATTEST:
15 City Clerk
1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 DECEMBER 3, 1997
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
5 The meeting was called to order at 7:18 P.M. following the Truth in Taxation Meeting.
6 II. ROLL CALL.
7' Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Enrooth, Wagner, and Faust.
8 Also Present: City Manager Mike Morrison and City Attorney William Soth.
9 Councilmembers Absent: None.
10 III. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 3, 1997 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
11 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the December 3, 1997 Regular Council
12 Meeting Agenda as presented.
13 Motion carried unanimously.
14 IV. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS - None.
15 V. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
16 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the following claims:
17
18 A. 2 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
19 Motion carried unanimously.
20 VI. REPORTS.
21 A. Peter Willenbriniz, WSB & Associates, Report on Engineering Analysis of Flood
22 Problem Areas.
23 Peter Willenbring, WSB & Associates, noted a report submitted of their engineering analysis
24 of selected flood problem areas within the City of St. Anthony. He also noted an Executive
25 Summary which had been supplied to the Council.
26 Mr. Willenbring stated this report was developed in response to a rainfall event experienced
27 on July 1, 1997, when many structures within the City experienced flood damage. The City
28 received 57 storm water complaints by telephone calls, citizen contact with staff, council
29 representatives, or public works employees. Those 57 complaints were evaluated and WSB
30 found 13 problem areas within the City that are generally experiencing flooding problems.
31 Mr. Willenbring stated he would like to focus specifically this evening on developing policy
32 on how to react to some of the problems identified.
33 The WSB report looked at the July 1, 1997 event and tried to put that in context with other
34 events which have occurred in the past. The July 1 event resulted in 3.34 inches of rain over
35 a 50-minute period and exceeded a 100-year event (a storm having a 1% chance of occurrence
36 in any given year).
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1 Mr. Willenbring defined a "flooding problem" for the purpose of this study, to include: a
2 structure which was inundated by rain water in such a way that water might build up from the
3 street and come up and physically contact the structure is such a way that water may enter the
4 structure through a building opening and flood the structure or where the level of water '.
5 exceeded a depth of 2 feet in a given location. This definition does not include storm sewer
6 back-up. All areas where either of the defined problems occurred were studied and identified
7 for corrective action.
8 The report looked at several improvement alternatives with the two primary improvements
9 being increased storm sewer and/or ponding areas or providing flood proofing. Preliminary
10 cost estimates to construct all necessary improvements to address the flooding in the 13
11 problem areas is estimated'at $5.7 million. This estimate is based on providing 100-year 24-
12 hour flood protection using "Technical Paper 40". There has been some additional data
13 generated in the past 30 years that indicates a greater probability of heavier rainfall similar to
14 the July 1, 1997 events. For this reason, WSB estimated the cost to provide 100-year plus
15 30% flood protection. The cost to provide improvements at this level is estimated at $8.3 to
16 $9.1 million. To provide improvements to protect against a rainfall similar to the July 1,
17 1997 which is greater than a 100-year event plus 30% is estimated to cost $8.6 to $9.7
18 million. Mr. Willenbring noted that whatever improvements are made, there still will be no
19 guarantee that another event might occur greater than anticipated and homes could be
20 inundated.
21 Mr. Willenbring noted the City could establish the following policies and/or programs to
22 respond to flooding problems generated by the July 1, 1997 event. The first is to define the
23 level of protection to be provided for structures. Drainage systems in the Metropolitan area
24 are typically designed to accommodate a 100-year event without allowing structures to be
25 inundated. The second is to provide a grant program for flood proofing of structures. This is
26 a cost effective way to provide protection.
27 If the City wishes to react to the storm event and provide the improvements at a cost of$5.7
28 million, one means to provide the funds would be to increase the storm water utility fee. The
29 current storm water utility fee is $3 per quarter which generates $48,000 annually. Upon
30 surveying 30 communities, it was found that the highest utility fee was $13 per quarter. If
31 the improvements in the amount of$5.7 million are spread over 10 years, the utility fee in St.
32 Anthony would need to be increased to $34 per quarter to fund the project. If spread over 15
33 years, an increase to $23 per quarter would be necessary. If the City provides the higher level
34 of flood protection, the utility fee would have to be raised to $50 per quarter to fund for 10
35 years or $33 to fund for 15 years. Mr. Willenbring noted another option available to the City
36 would be to assist homeowners with damage that may occur from a heavy rainfall event by
37 making available a grant program or insurance fund that would assist in paying for damages
38 associated with these events.
39 Faust asked if implementation of WSB's recommendations would allow the City of St.
40 Anthony to participate in the National Flood Protection Program.
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1 Sue Kozarek, 4029 Shamrock Drive, reported that the City would have to be mapped and
2 surveyed to be included in that program and at this time FEMA has no intention of doing so.
3 Marks asked what steps the City would have to take to have this done.
4 Ms. Kozarek stated the City would have to begin the application process and meet certain
5 requirements.
"6 Morrison stated residents cannot qualify for flood insurance without the area being qualified as
7 a flood zone.
8 Enrooth questioned the rates for flood insurance.
9 Norine Lockrem, 2916 Old Highway 8, stated the written material she had received from
10 FEMA suggested that the standard rate is between $300 and $400 per year for an average
11 home. She noted however that flood insurance only covers damages incurred to the main
12 floor of the structure. It does not cover damages to basements.
13 Mary Bauer, 4000 Foss Road, stated she had inquired about flood insurance and it was
14 available to her through State Farm Insurance Company for $300 per year.
15 Ms. Kozarek presented the following Water Management Task Force recommendations:
16 1. That the City accept the WSB study using the "TP40" design standard which will
17 protect most structures for a 100-year event based on the TP40 rainfall probability
18 tables at an estimated cost of$5.7 million to the City of St. Anthony.
19 2. That the City recognize that there are 13 problem areas throughout the City that need
20 resolution.
21 3. That the City increase the residential storm water rates to $25 per quarter as a starting
22 fee increase. This increase does not include commercial rates which will be reviewed
23 at a later date by the Task Force to determine if those rates need to be adjusted.
24 4. That the City establishe a self-insurance program to protect property owners that may
25 be affected by future flooding events in the interim while improvements are made to
26 the storm water sewer system and to those properties that will be adversely affected by
27 future flooding events that are beyond the 100-year event design.
28 5. That the Storm Water Task Force continue in existence and meets as needed in order
29 to support the City Staff and WSB in prioritizing projects and monitoring the progress
30 of the improvements.
31 6. That the City move forward with the application of the FEMA grant to pursue funding
32 which would be used to purchase homes in District 6.
33 7. That the City present this Plan to the State legislature and pursue additional funding
34 through the State in the upcoming legislative session. The State budget currently has
35 excess funds and has indicated some of that funding may possibly be used for
36 infrastructures which we should seek for the.City of St. Anthony.
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1 Ms. Kozarek stated this is the Task Force's recommendation to the City Council. The Task
2 Force would like to stay in existence to work with the City and WSB to make sure these
3 . improvements happen in a fashion that is agreeable to everyone.
4 Morrison noted the next Task Force meeting is January 7, 1998. He stated that all seven
5 recommendations of the Task Force are very key statements. He noted that their
6 recommendation #5 would allow WSB to work with the Task Force and provide rankings and
7 cost analysis of WSB's recommendations. The Task Force would then continue to come
8 before the Council and give their recommendations during the next year.
9 Mayor Ranallo stated he would like to implement Task Force recommendation #7
10 immediately. He asked how soon Staff could meet with Senator John Marty.
11 Mr. Willenbring stated WSB is in the process of putting a packet together for the legislature.
12 He noted that the City has done a good job of keeping their Representatives aware of the
13 situation.
14 Mr. Willenbring asked for direction from the Council as to the next step. He asked if WSB
15 should develop an implementation plan.
16 Marks suggested the City could contact Congressman Vento and previous Congressman Sabo.
17 He also suggested clarification of the FEMA issue.
18 Morrison noted the City is being considered for a portion of a FEMA grant in the amount of
19 $1.3 million. These funds could be applied to the purchase of the four homes noted in the
20 WSB Report for the purpose of building retention ponds.
21 Faust stated that conceptually the Council accepts the recommendations of the Task Force.
22 This is a living document which will be subject to give and take. He noted it is important to
23 keep the Task Force involved as they will keep the rest of the community involved and can
24 help to demonstrate the need for approval of the plan to the rest of the community.
25 Marks asked if the recommended increase in the storm water fees was permissible from a
26 legal standpoint.
27 City Attorney William Soth stated the increase in the storm water rates is permissible and can
28 be authorized by the Council. He stated he did not believe the City could implement
29 recommendation #4 regarding a self-insurance program. A self-insurance program was not
30 authorized under State Law and would require special legislature to be adopted by the State.
31 Mr. Willenbring stated he was not aware of any cities that provided a self-insurance program.
32 Faust noted that by accepting the report of the Task Force, the City would be pursuing the
33 recommendations as a goal.
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1 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to accept the report of the Water Management Task
2 Force as presented this evening by Susan Kozarek.
3 Motion carried unanimously.
4 Wagner excused himself from the meeting at 8:05 P.M.
5 Mr. Willenbring stated he believed a good next step would be to develop an implementation
6 plan. He asked if the City would base their design on the TP40 standard.
7 There was Council consensus to base the design on the TP40 standard.
8 Mayor Ranallo asked Ms. Kozarek if she would like to accompany City Staff to meet with
9 Senator Marty or Representative McGuire.
10 Ms. Kozarek stated she would be willing to do so.
11 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to authorize WSB to continue to work with the Water-
12 Management Task Force and to provide an implementation plan utilizing the design standards
13 of the TP40.
14 Motion carried unanimously.
15 There was Council direction to City Attorney to investigate the legal issues raised this
16 evening.
17 B. Councilmembers.
18 Marks reported the Sister City Committee has received an e-mail from the Salo, Finland Band
19 stating that they are pessimistic in regard to funding for their upcoming visit in April of 1998.
20 He also reported a call that he and the Chairman of the School Board participated in yesterday
21 to the Director of Cultural Affairs, Salo, Finland, requesting that the date of the upcoming trip
22 be moved ahead so travel will not be necessary over the Easter holiday. A reply has not yet
23 been received.
24
25 C. Mayor.
26 Mayor Ranallo reported he was unable to attend the Cable Meeting on November 6 as he was
27 attending a special Council Meeting. However, the City of St. Anthony was complimented at
28 the Cable Meeting for their election coverage. Mayor Ranallo stated he has spoken with the
29 person who ran the camera that evening and he is available to help televise the Council
30 meeting. The City is currently determining the cost and details of televising the Council
31 meetings.
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1 D. City Manager.
2 Morrison reported the following:
3 1. Planning.Commission interviews will be at the December 17, 1997 work session from
4 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. The Council meeting will begin at 7:30 P.M.
5 2. Morrison will be meeting with School District Superintendent Warren Rolek next week
6 to discuss miscellaneous issues including the date and agenda of a joint City Council -
7 School Board meeting in March or April and the Park Task Force report in regard to
8 Central Park.
9 3. The bid opening for the 1998 Street Projects will be on December 18, 1997. The
10 Resolutions will be considered in January and'the hearings held in February of 1998.
11 4. Public Works, Police and Fire Union contracts will be finalized by December.9 and
12 will be included on the December 17, 1997 Council Agenda. Negotiations are going
13 well.
14 5. The City has applied for Federal money for two more police officers and should have
15 a response by March, .1998. The program includes a 75/25 match in the first year,
16 50/50 in the second, 25/75 in the third, and the City covers all costs in the fourth year
17 and beyond.
18 6. The City is entering into the second year of police contracts with the Cities of Falcon
19 Heights and Lauderdale and the rates will increase by 4%. However, the Cities need
20 to come to an agreement by April 15, 1998 for a contract for future years. This was
21 agreed to by all parties so that if any City decides not'to continue, everyone will have
22 time to make adjustments. Proposed contract language will be presented at the
23 February work session.
24 7. Staff has been working on updates to the Tobacco and Telecommunications ordinance.
25 City Attorney has reviewed the Tobacco ordinance. The Tobacco ordinance needs to
26 be changed to comply with changes made in State laws last year.
27 8. _ Morrison has been working with WSB and several suburbs in regard to the Sump
28 Pump ordinance. This and figures based on the increase in the storm sewer rate
29 increase to $25 per quarter and adjustment in commercial rates will be presented at the
30 January work session.
31 9. The application for the FEMA grant will be on the December 17, 1997 Council
32 agenda. This is above the $150,000 already received by the City.
33 10. Early reports on the new Liquor Store have been positive. Staff has noticed a lot of
34 new customers because of the new location.
35 Wagner re-entered the meeting at 8:20 P.M.
36 Morrison noted the architect from KKE will present the Council with an updated summary in
37 regard to the Liquor Store as there have been a lot of changes made.
38 Mayor Ranallo inquired about the tire storage for the Tires Plus Building.
39 Morrison reported the tire storage may have to be eliminated as it cannot be located next to
40 the building due to the Fire Code.
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1 VII. PUBLIC,HEARINGS - None.
2 VIII. NEW BUSINESS.- None.
3 IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
4 Marks noted the Council had passed a Proclamation at their last meeting commending the
5 country of Finland on their 80th anniversary as a country. He stated he had mentioned this to
6 the Director of Cultural Affairs in their recent telephone conversation and he was very
7 pleased.
8 Wagner reported he had left the Council meeting momentarily to attend a meeting of.the
9 Healthy Youth/Healthy Community (ACTION) and the Sports Boosters. They are meeting to
10 begin an evaluation of their efforts to effect the values of youth.
11 Wagner reported the Merchants Association sleigh ride will take place this Friday. Initially
12 no reservations were required but due to a misprint in the paper, reservations are now being
13 taken. The event is scheduled,for Friday, December 5 from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M.
14 Mayor Ranallo reported the Santa Fire Truck will be in the City on December 18, 19 and 22,
15 1997.
16 Mayor Ranallo thanked Boy Scout Troop 711 for attending the meeting this evening.
17
18 X. ADJOURNMENT.
19 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 P.M.
20 Motion carried unanimously.
21 Respectfully submitted,
22 Lorri Kopischke
23 TimeSaver-Off Site Secretarial
24
25 Mayor
26 ATTEST:
27 City Clerk