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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 AUGUST 12, 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, Enrooth, Wagner, and Faust.
9 Also Present: City Manager Michael Morrison.
10 Councilmembers Absent: None.
I l III. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 12, 1997 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
12 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the August 12, 1997 Regular Council
13 Meeting Agenda with the following changes:
14 Under VII. C. Mayor add: 1. Comments by Mary Bower.
15 Under VII. D. City Manager add: 1. Comments by Dennis Cavanaugh.
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17 Motion carried unanimously.
IV. APPROVAL OF JULY 22, 1997 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.
19 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve the July 22, 1997 City Council Regular
20 Meeting Minutes with the following change:
21 On page 5, Line 16: Replace "Hennepin" with "Ramsey".
22 Motion carried unanimously.
23 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
24 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to approve the following licenses:
25 Contractors License:
26 Floyd E. Anderson Cement Contractor, St. Paul, MN/no permit yet
27 Lund Martin Construction Inc.; Minneapolis, MN/working at SAV II
28 Asphalt & Concrete Buy Knox, St. Anthony, MN/working at 3933 Silver Lake Road
29 Heating License:
30 Egan Mechanical Contractors Inc., Minneapolis, MN/renewal
31 Royalton Heating & Cooling Company, Brooklyn Park, MN/renewal
32 Kath Heating & A/C, Little Canada, MN/renewal
33 Suburban Air, 8419 Center Dr. NE/renewal
34 P. & H. Services Co., Brooklyn Center, MN/renewal
35 DJ's Heating & Air Conditioning, Albertville, MN/renewal
Heating & Cooling Two Inc., Maple Grove, MN/work at 2914-36th Avenue NE
37 St. Marie Sheet Metal Inc., Spring Lake Park, MN/renewal
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1 Motion carried unanimously.
2 Motion by Wagner, second by Faust to approve the following permit:
3 Temporary 3.2 Beer Permit:
4 Central Park, August 21, 1997/Nationwide Paper (applicant Douglas Parker)
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6 Vote on the motion: Ranallo, Faust, Enrooth and Wagner voted aye. Marks voted naye.
7 Motion carried.
8 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
9 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the following claims:
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11 A. Dorsey & Whitney in the amount of$982.70 for legal services rendered through June
12 30, 1997.
13 B. Foster, Ojile, Wentzell & Brever in the amount of$3,000.00 for professional services
14 for August 1997.
15 C. Northdale Construction in the amount of$167.183.58 for Payment Application #2 in
regard to 1997 Watermain, Street and Storm Sewer Improvements.
D. 7 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
18 Motion carried unanimously.
19 VII. REPORTS.
20 B. Councilmembers.
21 Councilmember Wagner reported his attendance at a St. Anthony Merchants Association
22 Meeting. Their annual fair will be held on Saturday, August 16, 1997, and will include
23 kiddie rides and drawings. The Association also voted to move their lunch meetings from the
24 Stonehouse to the Great Dragon. Wagner noted that the Great Dragon is a member of the
25 Association.
26 Wagner noted a pin he was wearing for the ACTION group (previously known as the Healthy
27 Youth/Healthy Community group). He reported that over twenty people of this group walked
28 in the VillageFest parade and distributed buttons and t-shirts. There appeared to be a lot of
29 response and respect generated there. This group is working with the schools in St. Anthony
30 to distribute the ACTION materials. They are also sending a letter to the City to request the
31 funds the City has previously offered to donate.
32 Wagner reported his recent attendance at Trillium Park, where the Gardeners Club was
33 working to clean up. He noted there was more vandalism in the park. Three of the water
VCheads were unscrewed and thrown to the side of the road. Also the letters from the bulletin
board, that is provided by the Kiwanis, were torn off and broken. Upon speaking with the
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1 Fire Department, they reported this is the second time this has happened in one week.
2 Wagner stressed the vandalism in City parks needs to be addressed.
3 Wagner reported his attendance at National Night Out sites with Police Chief Engstrom.
4 They visited a total of eight sites. Although attendance was good, Wagner stated it was
5 somewhat diminished by the rainfall. Despite the rainfall, it appeared to be a good chance for
6 neighbors to get out and know each other better.
7 A. Recognition of Police Officers Jack Christman and Ron Lehner For Their Actions in
8 the Apprehension of Suspects in a Recent Homicide.
9 Police Chief Richard Engstrom reported that on August 1, 1997,-while on duty in the City of
10 Lauderdale, Officer Lehner spotted a young juvenile attempting to steal a car. When he
11 investigated the juvenile fled. After a brief chase on foot, assisted by Officer Christman, two
12 suspects were apprehended. This resulted in the clearing of a homicide which had occurred in
13 St. Paul hours before. All property was recovered, the two suspects and a third suspect were
14 charged.
15 Police Chief Engstrom presented a Letter of Commendation to Officers Ronald E. Lehner, a
16 four year veteran of the St. Anthony Police Department and Jack C. Christman, a six year
17 veteran. He congratulated both officers for excellent police work.
18 Mayor Ranallo presented Officers Lehner and Christman with a plaque commending them for
19 outstanding community service. He complimented both officers on the outstanding work they
20 and the entire police department performs for the City of St. Anthony. He thanked them for
21 their service.
22 B. Councilmembers - Continued.
23 Councilmember Faust reported that he, Councilmember Enrooth and City Manager Morrison
24 had attended the first Storm Drainage Task Force meeting on July 30, 1997. The Task Force
25 is off to a good start and has good technical assistance that will help to provide a long term
26 solution to the problem.
27 Faust reported he will attend a League of Minnesota Cities meeting on Fiscal Futures on
28 Thursday, August 14, 1997 and will report back to the Council at the next meeting.
29 Councilmember Enrooth reported VillageFest went quite well in spite of the weather. A
30 wrap-up meeting will be held on Monday, August 18, 1997 and he will report back to the
31 Council at the next meeting.
32 C. Mayor.
33 Mayor Ranallo reported his attendance at the neighborhood meeting on storm water drainage
34 on August 4, 1997. He reported the meeting was well attended by approximately 85 people.
35 Mayor Ranallo reported Senator John Marty has sent a letter to Governor Carlson requesting
36 $1 million to help pay for damages to homes in the City of St. Anthony. Ranallo stated he
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1 had called Marty's office today and was informed that a special session will be held on
2 August 19, 1997.
3 Mayor Ranallo reported that tomorrow he and City Manager Mornson will be meeting with
4 Hennepin County Commissioner Stenglein and Ramsey County Commissioner Weisner to
5 discuss funding possibilities. Ranallo also reported he had received a letter from Bruce Vento
6 which mentioned the use of CDBG Funds. Ranallo stated he was concerned that the CDBG
7 Funds would require too many restrictions to be useful.
8 Mayor Ranallo reported that VillageFest was a great success. The committee is in need of a
9 new chairperson for next year. Mr. Jacobs and Mr. Bartz have led the committee for the past
10 three years and have done an outstanding job but the job is quite tasking. Ranallo reported
11 that Friday, August 15, 1997, there will be a party for all the volunteers involved with
12 VillageFest. Councilmembers are also invited.
13 1. Mary Bower Comments.
14 Ms. Bower thanked City Manager Mornson for the efforts he made in resolving the problem
15 of the Wisconsin Central train stopping on the tracks across from Mirror Lake Manor and
16 leaving the engine run for hours. She noted the problem did stop for awhile but started again
17 last Sunday.
4 D. City Manager.
19 City Manager Mornson reported the Building Inspector process is more costly. There
20 normally are two fees charged by the Building Inspector and the current Inspector, Duane
21 Grace has only been charging one fee. The funds to pay this are structured into the fees
22 received from building permits.
23 Mornson reported the Public Works Director's last day is November 21, 1997. The ad for the
24 position will be in the Star Tribune and League of Minnesota Cities bulletin. The closing
25 date is September 9, 1997.
26 Mornson reported that due to recent legislation the levy can be increased from the projected
27 $36,000, a 2.4% increase, to $59,000, a 3.6% increase. Mornson suggested the City increase
28 the levy to the $59,000 figure as they can reduce it at a later date but cannot increase the
29 figure. He also reported the Truth in Taxation statements have been changed. They will now
30 include the 1997-98 budget, 1997 and 1998 taxes and percent of increase.
31 There was Council consensus to discuss the levy increase at the September work session.
32 Mornson reported he is still working with the contractor to have the City Hall project
33 completed. He noted the second portion of that contract is the site preparation for the tennis
34 court area. Due to the leakage of an underground storage tank on that site, the excavation
costs have increased. The HRA will consider a change order tonight for an increase in cost
6 for excavation in the amount of$3,850.00. The cost may increase even more. Mornson
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1 noted the City does have insurance through the League of Minnesota Cities which will
2 reimburse all costs of excavation related to this issue.
3 Mornson reported the bond proceeds for the new Liquor Store will be issued on August 20,
4 1997. The steel for the project is on backload. This has not effected the schedule of the
5 project and opening of the store is still anticipated between October 21 and November 1,
6 1997. The Council will be considering several change orders at the September meeting. The
7 funds for the change orders were included in the budget but specific costs had not been
8 determined at that time.
9 Mornson reported he will be meeting with Hennepin and Ramsey Counties tomorrow in
10 regard to funding for the flood victims. He will also be talking with CDBG staff in regard to
11 potential funding. He reported he has also placed a call to the Metropolitan Council and
12 noted Senator Many has sent a letter to Governor Carlson requesting $1 million in assistance
13 based on the surveys received by the City last month.
14 Mornson reported Hennepin County will be performing the Silver Lake Road overlay
15 September 9 to September 18, 1997.
16 Mornson reported the Town and Country Grocery Store will be closing at the end of the
month. He stated he has received 12 to 24 calls from residents in the area asking if the City
W can do anything to get a new grocery store in the area. He noted this is a concern of the
19 population in that area.
20 Mornson reported he has nominated Liquor Operation Manager Mike Larson as the Liquor
21 Manager of the Year.
22 Mornson reported a purchase agreement has been negotiated for the next house on Kenzie
23 Terrace. Today the City closed on the other house on Kenzie Terrace which was being
24 negotiated. Mornson reported the closing did include $2,500 down in an escrow account.
25 This is more than the typical amount down which is $500.
26 Mornson reported he will be providing a VillageFest cost summary of the cost of the time of
27 the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments.
28 Mornson reported he had met with Mike Peterson, President of the Sports Boosters, today and
29 Mr. Peterson presented the City with a $25,000 contribution. This brings their total
30 contribution to the City to $40,000.
31 Mornson reported the Brooklyn Center City Council presented the City of St. Anthony with a
32 Resolution of Appreciation for helping their City with the use of the wood chipper.
1. Dennis Cavanaugh Comments.
4P4 Dennis Cavanaugh, 2909 St. Anthony Boulevard, stated he would like to narrow the focus of
35 the communities discussion of the recent flooding on July 1, 1997. He felt everyone has
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1 treated all flooding on July 1, 1997 as equal, when in fact, a particular neighborhood was
2 impacted more severely because of a structural problem with the storm water sewer system in
3 that particular neighborhood. This neighborhood is District 6. He noted District 6 flooded
4 again on July 13, 1997. The problem is not just flooding on July 1, 1997 but is a long-term
5 embedded problem in District 6.
6 Mr. Cavanaugh stated the findings of fact of the Barr Engineering report of July 1992
7 included the following: City streets in District 6 flood with minor rainfall; Property damage
8 has occurred; Flood damage can be reduced; City was developed without a comprehensive
9 drainage plan; and, City used a lower standard of design for storm sewers in District 6 than
10 those used-today for storm sewers.
11 Mr. Cavanaugh stated the following three alternatives were proposed by Barr Engineering:
12 Non-structural alternative-building restrictions, flood protection, or flood plain evacuation -
13 cost $750,000; Improved Outlet Capacity - cost $16 million; or Ponding area construction -
14 cost $5.7 million.
15 Mr. Cavanaugh stated that based on the proposed alternatives, the Council felt the costs were
16 excessive and decided to adopt none of Barr's recommendations. The Council did establish a
17 $3.00 per quarter fee to develop a water fund to deal with the storm water sewer deficiency.
1W The fund today is $250,000.
19 Mr. Cavanaugh stated that by the Council not adopting any of the three alternatives, a
20 decision was made. The residents of District 6 have continued to be an integral part of the
21 City storm sewer system. Private property is being used at no cost to,the other residents of
22 the City. The rest of the City residents benefit because (1) the ponding areas in District 6
23 serve as the storm water holding areas for the City and (2) all costs are avoided by the City.
24 Individual property owners in District 6 are expected to absorb the cost of the City storm
25 water surges.
26 Mr. Cavanaugh stated the impacted property in District 6 is being used for storm water
27 management without the just compensation that is required when private property is taken for
28 a public use. He suggested the following proposed action:
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30 A. The City acknowledges that private residential property should not be a part of the
31 storm water management system in the City of St. Anthony without just compensation.
32 B. The City should immediately and formally accept liability for the property damage in
33 District 6 which resulted from the decision of the City not to implement any of the
34 recommendations in the Barr report.
35 C. Take immediate steps to reimburse residents of District 6 for out-of-pocket expenses
36 using the funds from the water fund. Purchase of the individual property may be
37 appropriate.
D. Take necessary steps to increase the funding level of the water fund to cover any
9 additional out-of-pocket expenses and to provide adequate long-term storm water
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1 management. Also short-term non-structural and structural alternatives should be
2 aggressively pursued, e.g., implement Alternative A of the Barr report.
3 Mr. Cavanaugh stated that personally it made him sick to watch the residents in District 6
4 struggle with this huge economic load. He believed that if the county, state or federal
5 governments can help the City recoup its cost and can assist in a long-term solution - great.
6 The important issue is the immediate and necessary relief of the impacted citizens in District
7 6 by the City of St. Anthony.
8 Councilmember Enrooth stated it was unfortunate to have to have the July 1, 1997 incident to
9 bring this issue to this point. He noted that a public hearing was held in 1992 to discuss the
10 options available. At that time it was suggested that Silver Point Park be used as a holding
11 pond and the residents were against that option.
12 Mr. Cavanaugh stated that public policy issues are decisions that the individual does not
13 make. Public policy issues are part of the big picture. If residents object to funding the
14 improvements they are being selfish. He stated he was not affected by the flooding but would
15 be willing to talk with residents and explain the impact and the necessity of the
16 improvements.
Q7 Mayor Ranallo stated that if the City does not receive any aid from the county, state or
8 federal sources, the issue of spending $16 million to make the improvements may be put to a
19 referendum. He noted that even with making the improvements of$16 million, there is no
20 guarantee the problem will be solved.
21 Faust noted the purpose of the Task Force is to determine the most viable long-term solution.
22 Mr. Cavanaugh stated he was looking at short-term relief in the form of reimbursement of the
23 out-of-pocket expenses of the residents of District 6.
24 Mayor Ranallo noted there are residents who were affected in other areas of the City.
25 Mr. Cavanaugh stated that if those residents passed the test of Barr Engineering for inadequate
26 storm sewer, they too should be covered. He noted this inadequacy is well documented in
27 District 6.
28 Mornson stated the City is attempting to obtain short-term relief for residents through the
29 special legislative session and also county, state and federal offices. The City and the Task
30 Force are trying to resolve the short-term problems first and then will address the long-term
31 problems.
32 Marks thanked Mr. Cavanaugh for helping to sharpen the public policy issue argument.
03 Anthony Kaczor, 3008-39th Avenue N., stated his frustration that Walt Sentryrz was moving
34 the Town and Country Grocery Store. He stated he felt it was the Quarry Center which put
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1 the Town and Country out of business. He felt the City had only been concerned with
2 Apache and CUB Foods and had forgotten about the Village. He stated that as a community,
3 efforts should be made in the Village area of St. Anthony.
4 City Manager noted that over the years the City did offer the commercial owners in that area
5 assistance.
6 Mayor Ranallo noted it was the landlord which was forcing the Town and Country to close,
7 and not the City.
8 Mike Jacobs, 2914-29th Avenue N.E., stated the landlord should be kicked out. The elderly
9 of that neighborhood rely on shopping at that store. He noted the City controls how the
10 homes are maintained and asked why they can't control the businesses.
11 Mr. Kaczor suggested that the Quarry Center residents are already complaining of increased
12 traffic in that area. He felt signage could be utilized in the Quarry area to direct people to a
13 restaurant located in the Village area. He stated he did not consider the Stonehouse to be a
14 restaurant. He considered it a bar that serves food. He felt the Council should address the
15 split liquor issue.
Wagner stated the Council has discussed the split liquor issue and are willing to change but
need a restaurant owner who wants to operate in the City of St. Anthony.
18 Faust noted the restaurant owners look at the demographics and determine there is not enough
19 traffic.
20 Mayor Ranallo stated the City had offered $140,000 to assist the Village shopping center.
21 The Council would like to see the addition of a restaurant in the City. Ranallo noted he had
22 approached a number of restaurant owners and they had all stated they were not interested.
23 Mr. Jacobs suggested this information has to be made available to the public in some manner.
24 Mr. Kaczor stated that he has started to see graffiti in the City. There needs to be a stop put
25 on the vandalism in the City. He suggested the vandalism be listed in the Bulletin with the
26 police reports.
27 Marks stated that when the City started redevelopment in St. Anthony, they started in the
28 Village Shopping Center area. The City attempted to provide enough residents in that area to
29 make the businesses viable. The businesses in that area should be more capable of doing
30 business now than they were 17 years ago. He stated he did not know the solution in the
31 particular case of the Town and Country where the landlord is not being responsible.
Sue Kozarck, 4029 Shamrock, asked if there were inspections or rules imposed on the owners
of the building.
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1 Mornson stated that the City can condemn the property but would still have to purchase the
2 property. The City cannot purchase property without a public purpose. The building code
3 only pertains to new construction, renovation and remodeling.
4 Mary Ann Kuharski, 2709 Pahl Avenue NE, questioned why the storm sewer improvements
5 would have to be put to a referendum. She stated residents in her area need assurance that
6 they will have a decent sewer system. She stated she had not been aware of the public
7 hearing in 1992 and questioned if this had been the last chance residents had for getting the
8 improvements. It was her understanding that St. Anthony could not have afforded the
9 solution even if the people had wanted it.
10 Enrooth stated there was a large public hearing held on the issue in 1992. It was not the last
11 chance for residents to get the improvements.
12 Mayor Ranallo stated the Council did not have the "guts" to spend $16 million of the tax
13 payers money without letting them know.
14 Ms. Kuharski stated she was offended because she paid taxes just like everyone else in the
15 City and she deserved good running water like the other residents. She stated she objected to
16 the referendum. She stated she needed to be assured that the improvements would be made
�7 and felt that the improvements were a matter of justice.
18 Faust noted the Task Force will provide direction and the opportunity for the City to
19 readdress the improvement issue.
20 Mr. Jacobs stated his neighborhood is considered a leper colony. Their homes are worthless.
21 He stated his neighborhood is entitled to clean water, a clean environment and not to have to
22 worry every time it rains. He stated he backs up what Ms. Kuharski has said. He stated no
23 one knows the trauma his neighborhood is going through. It is a day to day thing that is
24 unacceptable. The frustration just continues to mount. .
25 John Kuharski, 2709 Pahl Avenue NE, asked if anyone attempted to obtain funds from the
26 legislature in 1992.
27 Mayor Ranallo stated the City did attempt to obtain funds in 1992 but were told there was not
28 a big problem.
29 Faust stated a dialogue was needed on the forefront to convince all parties involved that these
30 improvements are necessary.
31 Jane Hintz, 3503 Maplewood Drive, stated she was not affected by the flooding but has been
32 talking about it non-stop. She has found support in areas she did not expect. She felt there is
more support than is thought.
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1 Ms. Kuharski stated the residents need to understand the severity of the issue. These
2 improvements are a basic need like the police and fire departments. The improvements will
3 be good for the reputation of the City and the resale of the property. She asked the Council
4 to have the guts and to go to bat for the effected residents.
5 Marks stated he would feel awkward putting this issue to a referendum as it may tend to put
6 to the people in the low part of the City against the people in the high area.
7 Faust stated the Council was very supportive of the need for the improvement but are trying
8 to resolve a problem that has continued for more than 20 years. He noted the solution needed
9 to be done right so future generations will not have to deal with this issue again.
10 Mr. Kuharski stated he is a member of the task force. As a task force member, he asked if
11 the $250,000 in the Storm Sewer Fund could be appropriated now or if it was regulated. He
12 noted it is almost winter and some of the effected people do not even have an operable
13 furnace.
14 Mornson stated the fund can be used but the City does not want to expend these funds
15 because the other governmental agencies may then say the City does not need any assistance.
16 The City Council has control over how the funds are allocated.
07 Ms. Kuharski stated that in his response Representative Vento had stated he would support the
18 effected residents in Ramsey County. She noted that he also represents residents in Hennepin
19 County and hoped that he realized this.
20 Mr. Jacobs noted he has been told that he.earns too much money to qualify for low interest
21 loans.
22 Ms. Kozarck stated it is up to the residents to write to the agencies and say they have had
23 enough. They are tax payers too. She stated she has experienced a $50,000 loss and cannot
24 even get a contractor to come and fix the hole in her basement.
25 Mayor Ranallo stated it is the City's position that they do not want loans, they are requesting
26 outright funds.
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28 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
29 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
30 A. Resolution 97-040, re: Receive Report and Order Plans and Specifications for 1998
31 Street and Water Main Improvement Project.
32 Mornson explained the project will include Harding Street from 34th Avenue NE to 36th
33 Avenue NE, Edward Street from 34th Avenue NE to 35th Avenue NE and Roosevelt Street
from 34th Avenue NE to 35th Avenue NE. The projected 1999 improvements will include
5 these areas from 34th Avenue NE to 33rd Avenue NE to complete this section. The cost is
36 estimated at $770,000.00 and will contain 2750 lineal feet. A $38.00 per foot assessment will
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1 be made to each property owner. If the Resolution is approved, the next action will be to
2 hold neighborhood meetings. These meetings are tentatively scheduled for October 21, 1997.
3 There is also an MSA project on 33rd Avenue scheduled for 1998 and this will also be
4 discussed at the neighborhood meetings.
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6 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve Resolution 97-040, re: receiving report and
7 order plans and specifications for 1998 Street and Water Main Improvement Project.
8 Motion carried unanimously.
9 B. Resolution 97-041, re: Deferrals of 1997 Street and Water Main Improvement Project.
10 Morrison explained that pursuant to Minnesota Statute S435.193 and the City of St. Anthony's
11 assessment policy, persons who can prove that an assessment to their property would cause a
12 hardship, can defer the assessment. To qualify the applicant must be 65 years old or over, be
13 permanently disabled or the annual assessment exceeds 1% of their adjusted gross income.
14 The Finance Director has reviewed the necessary tax records of the three property owners
15 listed on the Resolution and all qualify for deferment of their assessment. The deferment will
16 be filed with Hennepin County and remain in affect until such time that the property title
on,
17 changes or that a hardship no longer exists.
Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve Resolution 97-041, re: deferring special
20 assessments for 1997 street improvement projects.
21 Motion carried unanimously.
22 VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
23 A. Ordinance 1997-005, re: Professional Buildings as Permitted Conditional Use in
24 Commercial Districts ( 2nd ReadingJ.
25 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the 2nd reading of Ordinance 1997-005,
26 relating to permitted conditional uses in a "C" Commercial District; amending Section
27 1635.03 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of Ordinances by adding (u) and (v).
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29 Motion carried unanimously.
30 B. Ordinance 1997-007, re: Ground Signs ( 2nd Reading. ).
31 Morrison explained this change is a recommendation of the Planning Commission. The
32 ordinance currently allows ground signs in residential areas and this was not the intent of the
33 ordinance when it was drafted. The proposed change will not allow ground signs in the R-1,
34 R-IA and R-2 districts with the exception of school, some publicly owned facilities, churches,
35 temples, synagogues and City buildings.
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Q 7 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the 2nd reading of Ordinance 1997-007,
relating to signs, amending Chapter 14 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of Ordinances, Sections
39 1400.10 and 1400.12, Subd. l(l) and 1400.12 by adding (4) (a) and (b).
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1 Motion carried unanimously.
2 "XI. ADJOURNMENT.
3 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to adjourn the meeting at 8:41 P.M.
4 Motion carried unanimously.
5 Respectfully submitted,
6 Lorri.Kopischke
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