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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 JULY 9, 1996
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 Mayor
6 Ranallo.
7 II. ROLL CALL.
8 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Enrooth, Wagner and Faust.
9 Also Present: City Manager Michael Mornson.
10 Councilmembers Absent: Marks.
11 III. APPROVAL OF JULY 9, 1996 COUNCIL AGENDA.
12 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to approve the July 9, 1996 Council Agenda with the
13 following changes:
14 Under VI. Presentation of Claims add: D. Resident Comments Regarding Airplane Noise.
15 Motion carried unanimously.
is -IV. APPROVAL OF JUNE 25, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES.
17 Motion by Faust, second by Wagner to approve the June 25, 1996 Council minutes as presented.
18 Motion carried unanimously.
19 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
20 Motion by Faust, second by Enrooth to approve the following licenses:
21 Heating License:
22 Maple Grove Heating & Air Conditioning, Osseo, MN/Renewal
23 Twin City Furnace Company, Inc., St. Paul, MN/Renewal
24 Minnegasco, Minneapolis, MN/Renewal
25 Market Mechanical, Inc., Plymouth, MN/Renewal
26 Preferred Mechanical Services, Inc., Richfield, MN/Renewal
27 E.L.K. Mechanical HVAC, Ramsey, MN/Renewal
28 Royalton Heating& Air Conditioning, Brooklyn Park, MN/Renewal
29
30 Temporary 3.2 Beer Park Permit:
31 Central Park, July 17, 1996, Firstar Bank/Company Picnic
32 Central Park, July 31, 1996, Renee Pint/Honeywell Picnic
33
Motion carried unanimously.
35 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
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• July 9, 1996
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1 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve the following claims:
2 A. Hennepin County Assessor in the amount of$28,510.16 for 1996 Contract Billing.
3 B. Barr En ing eering in the amount of$8,800.00 for professional services rendered during
4 the period of September 30, 1995 through May 31, 1996.
5 C. 4 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
6 Motion carried unanimously.
7 D. Resident Comments Regarding Airplane Noise.
8 Mr. Anthony Kaczor; 3008-33rd Avenue, stated he was present this evening to bring it to
9 the City Council's attention that the noise of passing airplanes is increasing, especially on
10 the weekends. He expressed concern that if the proposed North/South runway is
11 constructed at the airport, the noise would increase even more.
12 Mayor Ranallo noted that the City does address the Airport Commission regarding noise.
13 He stated the noise is also more noticeable in the Summer months when people spend
14 more time outdoors.
15 Councilmember Faust noted the aircrafts are being required by the Noise Abatement Law
to be fitted with new Stage II engines by 1998,which will reduce the noise level.
17 Mayor Ranallo thanked Mr. Kaczor for attending the meeting and expressing his
18 concerns.
19
20 VII. REPORTS.
21
22 B. Councilmembers.
23 Councilmember Wagner reported his attendance at.a meeting of the St. Anthony
24 Merchant Association. They are currently planning the Kiddie Carnival which is
25 scheduled for August 17, 1996. The library will hold a book sale in conjunction with this
26 event.
.27 Councilmember Faust reported he will be attending the first meeting of the League of
28 Minnesota Cities Improving Fiscal's Future Policy Committee this Thursday. This
29 Committee will deal with taxes and how they affect cities.
30 Councilmember Enrooth reported Villagefest is proceeding well. There is still concern if
31 the necessary area will be cleared of construction materials in time. The parade is
32 expanding considerably this year and will include floats from many other communities.
Enrooth noted the St. Anthony/Spring Lake Park/Fridley/Columbia Heights Patriots Band
404 was the grand champion at Calgary this year. There was Council consensus to send a
35 letter to congratulate the band.
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• July 9, 1996
Page 3
1 A. Legislative Update.
2 Senator John Marty and Representative Mary Jo McGuire were present to give a
3 legislative update.
.4 Representative McGuire stated it was good to hear from Mr. Kaczor and receive input
5 from the people directly involved. She reported a bill was passed this session which
6 included plans for a North/South runway. There are noise abatement dollars available to
7 mitigate some of the noise. There are also new engines available which are less noisy.
8 She stated she would pass Mr. Kaczor's comments on.
9 Representative McGuire reported she had served on the Judiciary Committee of the
10 Judiciary Finance Division working for crime prevention. She also chaired the Data
11 Privacy Committee.
12 Representative McGuire stated she was disappointed to report that the legislature had
13 been unable to pass much in the area of property tax reform but she is anxious to continue
14 working in that area.
5 Senator John Marty stated he has growing concerns with the difficulty of addressing
property tax reform. It is difficult to reach a consensus due to the fights between different.
7 geographic areas and different types of property. Part of the concern is what items
18 property taxes are used to pay for. They are not used primarily to pay for local issues.
19 Senator Marty noted some of the issues in the upcoming session will include the use of
20 local government aid and the building of a new stadium. He noted the School Districts
21 are facing a reduction in funds next year and he felt some of these upcoming issues need
22 to be prioritized. He thanked the City Council and Staff for keeping in touch with
23 himself and.Representative McGuire.
24 Councilmember Faust stated that as a Councilmember, tax payer, and assessor, he felt a
25 tax freeze was not the solution. The solution was tax reform. He asked if the suggestions
26 of Ann Rest were being supported by the Legislature.
27 Senator Marty stated he liked the Ann Rest proposal the best. It will remove education
28 funding from property taxes and derive other ways of calculating how local aid will be
29 distributed. Her plan is not ideal but is better than most of the others he has seen.
30 Representative McGuire commented that a tax freeze is not fair to local governments.
31 Unless there are good discussions on tax reform, she felt certain the tax freeze option
32 would resurface. The Legislature really needs to look at what is being paid for with each
0 - tax.
34 Wagner asked if there had been discussion in regard to TIF funds.
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1 Representative McGuire stated she did not believe Ann Rest would allow any expansion
2 of TIF funds. She reported she had attended a meeting this morning regarding growth mi
3 the metropolitan area and transit. TIF has driven a lot of development and growth and the
4 Metropolitan Council would prefer to see growth driven by a plan rather than by TIF
5 funds.
6 Senator Marty stated the Legislative Auditor issued a reported 3 to 4 months ago on TIF
7 financing. He stated there had been abuse of TIF funds but most had occurred prior to
8 1991.
9 Mayor Ranallo questioned how the lottery funds were utilized.
10 Representative McGuire stated 60% of lottery funds go to the general fund and 40%go to
11 the environmental fund. She asked Council how they felt the transit system was working .
12 in the City of St. Anthony.
13 Mayor Ranallo stated he did not see a need for mass transit in St. Anthony but noted it
14 does pose difficulties for residents when a bus route is removed. Many residents rely on
15 the bus system for transportation.
Faust noted one problem is there is transportation available to our destination b bus but
P P Y Y
17 often there is not bus service to return you home.
18 Mayor Ranallo noted there has been a lot of controversy over management of the bus
19 system. He also noted the park and ride centers are utilized quite heavily.
20 Senator Marry stated he is addressing the management issue. He also noted it made more
21 sense to have an efficient bus service than to build more roads at incredible costs.
22 The Council thanked Senator Marty and Representative McGuire for their time and the
23 update.
24 C. Mao r.
25 Mayor Ranallo had no report.
26 D. Cil, Manager.
27 City Manager Mornson introduced the new Liquor Operations Manager, Mike Larson.
28 He will begin employment with the City of St. Antony on July 15, 1996. He previously
29 worked as the Liquor Operations Director for the City of Fridley. City Council
30 welcomed Mr. Larson.
Morrison introduced Shawn McAlpine, Director of the Salvation Army.
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1 Shawn McAlpine, Director of the Salvation Army stated he was in attendance this
2 evening to inform the City of the upcoming 75th Diamond Anniversary Celebration
3 which will be held on September 15, 1996. The Salvation Army has been serving the
4 needs of children from the St. Paul and Minneapolis area at the Silver Lake Campground
5 since 1921. Mr. McAlpine invited City Councilmembers and citizens of St. Anthony to
6 attend the celebration which will include a pancake brunch from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M., at
7 which time they will be dedicating 2 donated facilities on the grounds. There will be
8 events from 2:30 to 6:30 P.M. including clowns, an animal show, musical performances,
9 childrens games, a puppet show, historical display of Silver Lake Camp, craft display,
10 self-guided tour of the grounds; and several unconfirmed events. The evening will
11 conclude with an ending campfire from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. The Camp Committee
12 will be in contact with the City as plans progress to inform the City of the needs for this
13 event which may impact the City of St. Anthony. They are attempting to secure off-site
14 parking and shuttle service to reduce the impact to traffic flows and may need assistance
15 in providing information to St. Anthony users of Silver Lake. He thanked the Council for
16 the opportunity to share this information and also for their efforts to keep Silver Lake a
17 recreational lake that can be shared and enjoyed together.
18 Mayor Ranallo suggested Mr. McAlpine contact Dr. Carr, of the Silver Lake
Homeowners Association.
20 Mr. McAlpine stated the Camp Committee has been in contact with the Lake Association
21 and they have offered to donate boats to facilitate tours of the lake.
22 Morrison asked what type of crowd the Committee was anticipating. Mr. McAlpine
23 stated they are expecting 500 people if the weather is bad and up to 2,000 is the weather
24 is good.
25 Faust asked how many children have attended the camp this season. Mr. McAlpine stated
26 the camp has served 470 campers this year.
27 Councilmembers thanked Mr. McAlpine and wished his success with the celebration.
28 Morrison noted Community Center updates. In the next 60 days, requests will be made
29 for proposals for furniture replacement for the administrative offices and police
30 department offices. Requests will also be made for phone and cabling. The Sports
31 Boosters did approve the $59,000.00 for the additional storage area.
32 Morrison reported the City is in the process of requesting proposals for a Comprehensive
33 Plan consultant.
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Morrison noted development updates. The Arbors, Arnie Gregory's townhouse
35 development on Old Highway 8 may come before the Council with a revised plat to
1
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• July 9, 1996
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1 reduce the number of townhomes from 18 to 16. This would be done to accommodate
2 one level units. This will not reduce the City tax base. The revision should not require
3 any variances.
4 Larry Beach has a purchase agreement for the Verkin property and will be proposing
5 seven townhouses. This will require a new plat and rezoning of the property.
6 Representatives of Chandler Place will be presenting a proposal to the Planning
7 Commission on August 20, 1996. The City has recommended, and they are intending to
8 hold a neighborhood meeting. The proposed addition will be 32,000 square feet and five
9 hearings will be required. All parking requirements of the ordinance are being met. They
10 will be 15 feet from the right-of-way on Chandler and 15 feet from the right-of-way on
11 Foss. The requirement is 30 feet. They will also require a rear yard setback variance of
12 25 feet and a side yard variance of 7 feet. Lot coverage will be 57%rather than the 50%
13 required in City Code, and nursing home expansion requires a conditional use permit.
14 They have received approval from the State and would like to begin construction this fall.
15 Mornson noted a change was made in the food operation at the Stonehouse at the last
16 City Council meeting. At that time, Ernie's Catering did not intend to be open on
Saturdays. He has since changed that and will be open from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on
8 Saturdays.
19 Mornson reported he is working with Mike Larson, Roger Larson, Bill Soth and St. Marie
20 Co. to secure lease space for the off-sale liquor facility. The intent is to move in when or
21 before CUB Food Stores open. Part of the agreement would include release from the
22 Apache.lease which will save the City a substantial amount of money.
23 Mornson reported the tax increment bonds for CUB will be closing tomorrow. He .
24 reported the 1997 budget is well underway. At this point, it appears spending will be
25 under 3%. As per Council's previous direction, Staff is hopeful to have no tax increase
26 for 1997. With respect to the current year, the City has spent 42% of the general
27 operating budget.
28
29 E. Discuss Replacement of the Bridges Over C.P. Rail System Track on Silver Lake Road
30 Just North of County Road D.
31 David Rholl, Ramsey County Design Engineer was present to discuss replacement of the
32 bridges over C.P. Rail System track on Silver Lake Road just North of County Road D.
33 He noted that the left turn lane of the southbound bridge is currently blocked off due to
34 repair of the concrete surface. Three years ago, the northbound bridge was closed for the
35 same reason. Both bridges are in poor condition.
Ramsey County has applied for federal funds and has received a grant to replace the
37 bridges in the year 2000 with hopes of advancing the funds to the year 1999. Minnesota
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• July 9, 1996
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1 statutes require City approval on any County State-Aid or Federal-Aid funded project
2 which is constructed within the boundaries of the City before proceeding into a
3 construction contract.
4 Mr. Rholl invited the City of St. Anthony to become involved with the project at a level
5 of their choice. A minimal involvement would be for the City to simply concur with and
6 approve of the County's proposed project. A medium or moderate level of involvement
7 of the City could include replacing utilities under the street in conjunction with the
8 project. An extreme level of City involvement could include decorative surfacing on
9 sidewalks-and median surfaces, and landscaping.
10 Mr. Rholl stated there will be neighborhood meetings held to discuss the project with the
11 impacted residents and business owners. The primary goal of the project is to replace the
12 bridge. Some roadway immediately adjacent to the bridge will be tore up and replaced,
13 along with some curb, gutter and catch basins covers. It is likely the median island will
14 be removed and replaced with fresh concrete curb and gutter and concrete surface.
15 Enrooth asked the age of the bridge and if the bridge would be completely closed during
16 construction.
Mr. Rholl explained there are currently two separate bridges which will be replaced by
18 one bridge with longer turn lanes. One bridge will be maintained at all times to allow for
19 traffic flow. He noted the northbound bridge was built in the 1940s and the southbound
20 bridge was built in the early 1960s.
21 Faust questioned the time line for the project. Mr. Rholl explained Ramsey County is
22 presently consulting with TKDA and hopes to execute a contract within the next 3 to 4
23 weeks. The month after, they will begin to meet with involved parties and within one
24 year will have gathered all the information necessary to prepare a report and identify
25 specifically what they will do. A final plan will be accomplished within 18 to 24 months.
26 Faust stated he liked a three year plan, as it offers enough time but not so much time that
27 the historical perspective is lost.
28 Mornson asked how long construction would take and where the neighborhood meetings
29 would be held.
30 Mr. Rholl stated the project will take a full construction season with the final portions
31 being completed the following Spring. He is hopeful that the neighborhood meetings
32 could be held at Apache Plaza.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARING -None.
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• July 9, 1996
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1 IX. NEW BUSINESS
2 A. .Resolution 96-045. re: Receive Report and Order Plans for the 1997 Street Improvement
3. Project.
4 Bob Moberg, Rieke Carroll Muller was present to discuss the feasibility report for the
5 1997 Street Improvement Project.
6 Morrison asked how the total street length and estimated assessment rate compared to
7 previous projects.
8 Mr. Moberg stated the total street length-ofthe1997 project is 2800 linear feet compared
9 to the 1995 project of between 4200 and 4300 linear feet. The estimated assessment rate
10 of the 1997 project is $41.99 per foot and the final rate for the 1995 project was $35.00
11 per foot. Mr. Moberg explained the reason the rate is higher is that virtually all the
12 properties on 35th Avenue N.E. are corner lots.
13 Morrison noted a tentative schedule for the 1997 project which had been distributed to the
14 Councilmembers. Tonight's approval is the last action for the City Council until after the
15 neighborhood meetings have been held.
Enrooth asked how the project would be completed. Mr. Moberg explained the whole
7 project has to be done at one time due to the underground work that needs to be
18 completed. He explained a short piece of watermain would be replaced on 35th Avenue
19 N.E. between Roosevelt Street and Stinson Boulevard. The portion of the watermain
20 within the street reconstruction area on Edward Street will be replaced.
21 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve Resolution 96-045,regarding
22 receiving report and order plans and specifications for the 1997 Street Improvement
23 Project.
24 Motion carried unanimously.
25 IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
26 A. Ordinance 1996-005, re: Conditional Uses (2nd Reading1
27 Motion by Enrooth, second by Faust to approve the 2nd reading of Ordinance 1996-005,
28 relating to permitted uses and permitted conditional uses in R1, Single Family; RIA,
29 Single Family Lake Shore; and C, General Commercial districts in Chapter 16 of the
30 1993 St. Anthony Code of Ordinances.
31 Motion carried unanimously.
B. Ordinance 1996-004. re: Ordinance Reading_( 3rd Reading 1.
Q Morrison explained the verbiage of the Ordinance had been revised slightly by City
34 Attorney Soth.
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2 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve the 3rd reading and adopt Ordinance
3 1996-004, relating to ordinance readings, amending Section 200.06, Subd. 1 of the 1993
4 St. Anthony Code of Ordinances.
5 Motion carried unanimously.,
6
7 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
8 Motion by Enrooth, second by Ranallo to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 P.M.
9 . Motion carried unanimously.
10 Respectfully submitted,
11 Lorri Kopischke
12 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
14 Mayor
15 ATTEST:
16 City Clerk
• CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
July 23, 1996
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
II. ROLL CALL.
III. APPROVAL OF JULY 23, 1996 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
IV. APPROVAL OF JULY 9, 1996 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
A. League of Minnesota Cities Trust - $2,000.00.
B. Dorsey & Whitney - $950.71 .
C. Foster, Ojile, Wentzell & Brever - $2,600.00.
D. Verified.
VII. REPORTS.
A. Planning Commission - July 16, 1996.
1 . Howard & Dorene Krueger, 3631 Harding Street,. rezoning
request.
2. C. William & susan Lutterman, 3433 Croft Drive, rear yard
setback variance request.
B. Councilmembers.
C. Mayor.
1 . Proclaim National Night Out.
D. City Manager.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
IX. NEW BUSINESS.
A. Consider Election Judge List for September 10, 1996 Primary Election.
X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
A. Ordinance 1996-005, re: Conditional uses (3rd reading).
XI. ADJOURNMENT.
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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 JULY 23, 1996
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 Mayor
6 Ranallo.
7 U. ROLL CALL.
8 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Enrooth, Wagner and Faust.
9 Also Present: City Manager Michael Mornson.
10 Councilmembers Absent: None.
11 III. APPROVAL OF JULY 23, 1996 COUNCIL AGENDA.
12 City Manager Morrison advised of an additional request for a 3.2 license beer license and that
13 Howard and Dorene Krueger have withdrawn their zoning request.
14 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner, to approve the July 23, 1996 Council.Agenda as revised.
15 Motion carried unanimously.
IV. APPROVAL OF JULY 9, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES.
17 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks, to approve the July 9, 1996 Council minutes with the
18 following change:
19
20 Page 5, sixth line, revise to indicate: "after which time"instead of"at which time."
21 Motion carried unanimously.
22 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
23 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth, to approve the following licenses:
24 Heating License:
25 Egan Mechanical Contractors, Inc., Minneapolis, MN/Renewal
26 Home Energy Center, Plymouth, MN/Renewal
27 Contractors License:
28 Dalco Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc., Plymouth, MN/re-roof at 2829 Anthony Lane S.
29 Motion carried unanimously.
30 Motion by Faust, seconded by Wagner, to approve the following licenses:
31 Temporary 3.2 Beer Park Permit:
Central Park, July 28, 1996, Roxanne Stark/Family Picnic
q3 Jean Volna, August 9, 1996, Jean Volna/Honeywell Company Picnic
34 Central Park, August 24, 1996, Richard Pfeiffer/Fire Department
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• July 23, 1996
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1 2727 Stinson Boulevard, September 20, 1996, Kathy Radford/St: Charles Borromeo Fall
2 Cookout
3 Voting on the Motion:
4 Aye: Enrooth, Faust, Wagner, and Ranallo
5 Nay: Marks.
6 Motion carried.
7 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
8 Councilmember Marks inquired regarding the claim from Berger Transfer& Storage. City
9 Manager Mornson explained this company is hired for hauling. With regard to the $2,000
10 insurance claim payment to the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust, City Manager
11 Mornson advised the City has been reimbursed for this cost from Falcon Heights.
12 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth,to approve the following claims:
13 A. League of Minnesota Cities Trust in the amount of$2,000.00 for settling an insurance
14 claim.
15 B. Dorsey & Whitney in the amount of$950.71 for legal services rendered through May 31,
1996.
7 C. Foster, Ojile, Wenzell & Brever in the amount of$2,600.00 for legal services for June,
18 1996.
19 D. 4 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
20 Motion carried unanimously.
21 VII. REPORTS.
22 A. Planning Commission-July 16, 1996.
23 1. Howard& Dorene Krueger, 3631 Harding Street, Rezoning Request.
24 This item was withdrawn at the request of the applicant.
25 2. C. William& Susan Lutterman. 3433 Croft Drive, Rear Yard Setback Variance
26 Request.
27 Planning Commissioner Horst was in attendance to present this case. He reported the
28 Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 16, 1996,to consider the 18-foot rear
29 yard setback variance request of Howard and Dorene Krueger which is being made so
30 they can build a porch and deck on the back side of their house. The Planning
31 Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the 18-foot rear yard setback
32 variance for C. William and Susan'Lutterman, as presented, based on meeting the three
criteria for variances,the neighbors voiced no concern, and contingent upon completion
4 of a certificate of survey and completion of the porch and deck within 12 months as
35 stipulated in the City Zoning Ordinance.
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1 Councilmember Marks asked how the Planning Commission determined a hardship
2 exists. Planning Commissioner Horst stated a hardship was determined since it is
3 impossible to improve the property in any other way to make it useable due to the
4 unusual configuration of this corner lot. Also,the house was existing when they
5 purchased it and the corner lot involves larger setbacks for both the side and front yard.
6 Planning Commissioner Horst explained that locating the porch and deck on the other
7 side places it too close to the neighbor's property and is not feasible.
8 Councilmember Faust asked if the physical layout of the interior of the house is also a
9 consideration. Planning Commissioner Horst-stated it is and noted that layouts of the
10 interior have been submitted for review. Plus,the neighbors did not express objection.
11 Councilmember Faust asked if there had been any questions about the intent to place
12 windows on the end wall or if it will remain a closed wall (without windows). Planning
13 Commissioner Horst advised the intent is for the wall to have no windows, as a privacy
14 issue.
15 C. Wiliam Lutterman, petitioner, advised that when he purchased the house, it was not in
16 compliance since it was three inches off to begin with. He explained he is asking for a
17 variance to construct a 3-season porch. In checking with all neighbors and discussing the
building plan, he found all were in favor since it does not encroach on the neighbor's
9 property. Mr. Lutterman advised he has uncovered the survey irons to assure accuracy of
20 the setbacks. He is proposing a solid rear wall without windows to assure privacy
21 towards the neighboring property and assured the Council that if windows are installed,
22 they will be high enough to provide privacy.
23 Mayor Ranallo agreed that this lot is of an unusual configuration.
24 Motion by Enrooth, seconded by Marks,to approve the 18-foot rear yard variance request
25 for C..William and Susan Lutterman, as presented,based on meeting the three criteria for
26 variances and that the neighbors voiced no concern, and contingent upon completion of a
27 certificate of survey and completion of the porch and deck within 12 months as stipulated-
2$ in the City Zoning Ordinance.
29 Motion carried unanimously.
30 3. Concept Review of Proposed Attached Garage Addition- Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hedberg,
31 2509 30th Avenue N.E.
32 Commissioner Horst advised the Planning Commission also considered a concept garage
33 review for Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hedberg and recommended the applicant follow the building
34 permit process since no variance is required. City Manager Mornson clarified that the
application will have to be considered by the Planning Commission since it involves an
building attached to the principle structure and not detached; the applicant will make
37 application to the Planning Commission.
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1 B. Councilmembers.
2 Wagner commented on the success of the Sister City reception.
3 Faust commented on a profound statement made by Telle Lassooy-Saura that she is "not
4 just reaching out and opening.doors to houses but to hearts". He stated this places
5 credence on the Sister City program.
6 Faust reported on his attendance at the recent meeting of the League of Minnesota Cities
7 Improving Fiscal's Future Policy Committee and distributed a list of items which will be
8 submitted to the LMC as priorities to present to the legislature during the next session.
9 He announced their next meeting is August 8, 1996, and requested the Council's input
10 prior to that date. Faust also commented on the Ann Rest property tax reform proposal
11 which he will provide to staff.
12 Enrooth reported the Villagefest Committee met again last night to discuss activities for
13 the upcoming Villagefest which will be held on August 3, 1996. He stated he believes
14 things are on track, progressing nicely, and if the weather is nice, they anticipate a gala
15 affair.
Marks extended his appreciation to City staf, Connie Kroe lin and Kim Moore-Sykes,
17 and the Mayor and Council for their help with the Sister City reception. He informed
18 regarding other activities they are considering such as inviting a musical band.from Salo,
19 having a Sister City meeting with Salo members and,perhaps,joint Chamber of
20 Commerce interaction.
21 Marks stated he has been researching other community's services, library facilities, water
22 quality, and city halls. He stated he has noted the most prevalent garbage on streets and
23 parking lots is cigarettes and asked what happens when someone litters. City Manager
24 Morrison advised St. Anthony has a littering ordinance but it is really a priority issue.
25 Marks requested staff research what type of enforcement activity can be taken.
26 C. Mayor
27 Mayor Ranallo noted the recent newsletter article advising wells must be sealed, grouted,
28 and capped. He reported he received several calls saying the article is in error because if
29 the well is being used, it does not need to be grouted. He requested staff research and
30 clarify this issue.
31 Mayor Ranallo reported that he and the Councilmember Enrooth met with the Acting
32 MPCA Commissioner to express the City's position on the Schnitzer Environmental Case
and advise them of the low battery volume handled by the City of St. Anthony.
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• July 23, 1996
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1 Mayor Ranallo stated he attended the previous Villagefest meeting and found the
2 members to be very energetic. He noted that while there is no chairperson for next year,
3 all of the committees have already been established. He inquired regarding the clean-up
4 aspect after the Villagefest events. Enrooth stated this is being worked on. Enrooth
5 reviewed the floats that are anticipated at the parade. Wagner added that the Kiwanis will
6 ride on the fire truck and hand out peanuts.
7 1. Proclaim National Night Out
8 Mayor Ranallo reviewed the Proclamation declaring August 6, 1996, as National Night
9 Out. He reported that, so far, only one house has registered for participation but he hopes
10 more will register.
11 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner, to proclaim August 6, 1996, as National Night Out
12 in the City of St. Anthony.
13 Motion carried unanimously.
14 D. City Manager.
15 City Manager Mornson advised the City is in the process of receiving proposals for the
comprehensive plan update and has interviewed three to four firms who were fact finding.
He explained that a public hearing is required but,perhaps, the consultant could conduct a
18 community survey to determine issues.
19 City Manager Mornson reminded the Council of the CUB ground breaking ceremony
20 scheduled for August 1, 1996. He advised the Public Works employees will put out tables
21 and chairs and create a stage area. Also, the closing transaction is completed, the
22 development agreement recorded, and the project is on schedule. City Manager Mornson
23 noted he will need to obtain permission from the property owner for the ground breaking
24 ceremony since it is proposed to be held on private property.
25 Mayor Ranallo noted the CUB ground breaking program will start at 5 p.m. with
26 Councilmembers, Firstbank, and CUB representatives being introduced and making short
27 speeches. He asked Councilmembers to submit their suggestions. City Manager
28 Mornson advised that a story will be included in the paper next week. Faust commented
29 on the importance of including photographs in such an article. City Manager Mornson
30 agreed and stated a photo will be included.
31 City Manager Mornson advised the Apache Wells auction is completed and the City
32 received $11,200 for items no longer needed.
City Manager Mornson reported the Stonehouse parking lot will be delayed until next
4 year because of the expense for the new cash registers ($35,000 to $40,000)but Public
35 Works will fix the alleys and patch and stripe the lot before fall.
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1 City Manager Morrison advised that the school is now on the Internet and will put basic
2 information regarding St. Anthony on the Internet at no cost to the City. The school will
3 include a message that the City of St. Anthony and the School District are cooperating
4 together on world-wide web technology on their school calendar. City Manager Mornson
5 stated City staff will talk with their technology coordinator about what types of
6 information they would place on the web. Marks suggested including information on
7 meetings,phone numbers, and emergency references.
8 VIII. PUBLIC HEARING -None.
9 IX. NEW BUSINESS
10 A. Consider Election Judge List for September 10, 1996 Primary Election
11 Motion by Marks, seconded by Enrooth, to approve the election judge list for the
12 September 10, 1996 primary election, as presented.
13 Motion carried unanimously.
14 IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
A. _ _Ordinance 1996-005. re: Conditional Uses (Third Readingy�
Marks noted that in Section 5, Sub. 2, churches will be deleted. He reviewed there had
17 been some previous discussion about this and reported on an Anchorage, Alaska,
18 shopping center that contained a church and how their activities were a substantial part of
19 that shopping center.
20 Motion by Faust, second by Enrooth, to approve the 3rd reading and adopt Ordinance
21 1996-005, relating to permitted uses and permitted conditional uses in R1, Single Family;
22 RIA, Single Family Lake Shore; and C, General Commercial Districts in Chapter 16 of
23 the 1993 St. Anthony Code of Ordinances.
24 Motion carried unanimously.
25 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
26 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner,to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 P.M.
27 Motion carried unanimously.
28 Respectfully submitted,
29 Carla Wirth
30 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
31
Mayor
3 ATTEST:
34 City Clerk