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t CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
3 JULY 27, 1999
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
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, Marks, Faust, Cavanaugh, and Thuesen.
9 Councilmembers absent: None.
10 Also present: City Manager Mike Mornson, City Attorney William Soth.
t 1 III. APPROVAL OF JULY 27, 1999 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
12 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve the July 27, 1999 Regular City Council
13 Meeting Agenda with the following addition:
14 VII. Reports, Item B. Planning Commission Meeting Report to be given after IX. New Business,
15 Item B due to the late arrival of Dick Krier.
IX. New Business, Item D. Designation of Councilmembers to attend National Night Out Block
Parties
18 Motion carried unanimously.
19 IV. APPROVAL OF JULY 13, 1999 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
20 Motion by Marks, second by Cavanaugh to approve the July 13, 1999 Regular City Council
21 Meeting Minutes as presented.
22 Motion carried unanimously.
23 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
24 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the following licenses:
25 General Contractors License:
26 Vanguard Construction, Inc., St. Paul, MN/working at 2837 St. Anthony Lane S
27 Schreiber Mullany Construction, St. Paul, MN/working at 2940 Anthony Lane
28 Heating License: (Renewal)
29 Advantage Air, Inc., 325 - 130th Street W, Shakopee, MN
30 Gilbert Mechanical Contractors, Inc., Edina, MN
Peak Mechanical, Inc.,New Brighton, MN
16 Sharp Heating& Air Conditioning, Inc., Mpls, MN
33 DelMar Furnace Exchange, Brooklyn Park, MN
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1 Allied Fireside dba: Fireside Corner, Roseville, MN
2 St. Marie Sheet Metal, Inc., Spring Lake Park, MN
3 Dave's Appliance, Columbia Heights, MN
4 R&S Heating & Air Conditioning, Savage, MN
5 Managed Services Inc., St. Louis Park, MN
6 Motion carried unanimously.
7 Motion by Thuesen, second by Faust to approve the following license:
8 Temporary 3.2 Beer Permit:
9 August 7, 1999/VillageFest/Central Park
10 Voting on the motion: Ranallo, Faust, Cavanaugh and Thuesen voted aye. Marks voted nay.
11 Motion carried.
12 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
46 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the following claims:
14 A. Legal/Prosecutions:
15 1. Foster, Wentzell, Hedback& Brever in the amount of$3,000.00 for professional
16 services rendered.
17 B. Flood Mitigation:
18 1. Evergreen Land Services Co. in the amount of.
19 a. $120.00 for service and expense from June 1, 1999 through June 18, 1999.
20 b. $180.00 for service and expense from June 19, 1999 through June 30,
21 1999.
22 C. Auditing Services:
23 1. Stuart J. Bonniwell, CPA in the amount of:
24 a. $8,000.00 for professional services rendered with regard to the audit of the
25 financial statements of the City of St. Anthony for the year ended
26 December 31, 1998.
27 b. $4,000.00 for professional services rendered with regard to the Liquor
28 Fund portion of the audit and preparation of the financial statements of the
29 City of St. Anthony for the year ended December 31, 1998.
30 D. 1998 Water Main, Street& Storm Sewer Improvements:
31 1. Forest Lake Contracting Inc. in the amount of$40,710.65 for work accomplished
32 through June 30, 1999 with regard to the 1998 Watermain, Street and Storm
33 Water Improvements.
E. 2 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
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1 Motion carried unanimously.
2 VII. REPORTS.
3 A. Resolution 99-050, re: Approve flood applicants for participation in 1999 Flood Relief
4 Grant Program.
5 Ranallo welcomed Todd Hubmer, WSB, Inc., and invited him to address the Council. Mr.
6 Hubmer stated the City received 15 applications for the Flood Proofing Grant Program from
7 residents who had received flood damage in 1997. He added that 5 of the 15 applicants met the
8 grant requirements and are considered eligible for a total project cost-of approximately $21,000.
9 Mr. Hubmer stated that damage incurred by 4 applicants is not covered under the grant program,
10 while 4 other applicants are not eligible as they reside in areas of the City where public
11 improvements are being constructed which will alleviate their problems. He added that 1
12 resident withdrew their application as they did not feel they were eligible and may have already
13 corrected their problem.
14 Mr. Hubmer stated that 1 applicant already received the maximum grant amount of$10,000 last
15 year, but is requesting that the Council consider granting them additional funds this year. He
40 recommended the Council grant funding for the 5 eligible residents.
17 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve Resolution 99-050, approving applicants for
18 participation in and the 1999 budget for the 1999 Flood Relief Grant Program, for properties
19 located at:
20 1. 2929 Crestview Drive
21 2. 3701 Chandler Drive
22 3. Townhomes of St. Anthony
23 4. 3012 Silver Lake Road
24 5. 2521 West Armour Terrace
25 Motion carried unanimously.
26 B. Councilmembers.
27 Thuesen expressed his thanks to the Police Department for their efforts with regard to a recent
28 bicycle theft which was acknowledged in a letter to the City. He added the officers involved
29 were accommodating with regard to what might be considered a minor crime. He commended
30 them for a job well done.
31 Cavanaugh reported on his attendance at a recent band event at the high school football field
32 which benefited local food shelves and raised over$6,000.00. He added that resident Fred
Shrunk, who is working towards his Eagle Badge, organized the event involving 12 local
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1 alternative rock bands. He noted the event was the most entertaining he had ever attended, and
2 was a tribute to the youth of the community.
3 Cavanaugh stated that plans for VillageFest are progressing. He added that, in connection with
4 the planned scavenger hunt, Councilmembers should wear their identification badges as
5 obtaining their signatures is part of the hunt. He noted that residents interested in being in the
6 parade are welcome, as well as donations for the silent auction which is a big source of revenue
7 for the event.
8 Faust reported on his attendance at a recent legislative policy committee meeting with the League
9 of Minnesota Cities, and the generation of fiscal futures policies for next year was discussed.
10 Faust noted the recent City newsletter was excellent and informative, including sections from all
11 departments. He commended employees from every department for their effort and energy in
12 disseminating the information to the population. He thanked each department for their efforts in
13 producing this valuable tool, and encouraged residents to contact City Hall if they had not
14 received a copy.
C. Mayor.
46 Ranallo stated he had nothing to report.
17 D. City Manager.
18 Mornson stated a meeting to commence development of the City budget for fiscal year 2000 will
19 be held next Wednesday, August 4, 1999.
20 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
21 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
22 A. Resolution 99-051, re: Approve acquisition of 2700, 2704 and 2709 Pahl Avenue by
23 Eminent Domain.
24 Ranallo welcomed Peter Willenbring, WSB, Inc., and invited him to address the Council. Mr.
25 Willenbring stated the resolution involving the condemnation of 3 homes is part.of Citywide .
26 efforts to address flooding issues. He added the stormwater plan has been developed to address
27 flooding problems in the City, and provide 100 year flood protection to its residents.
28 Mr. Willenbring noted, as part of the implementation of that plan, construction of storm water
29 storage areas is necessary. He stated these storage areas can be constructed in parks and
30 backyard areas, but are also required in areas where no open space for provision of storage exists
31 and structures are present.
0 Mr. Willenbring stated the area at Pahl Avenue, Wilson Street and St. Anthony Boulevard has
33 experienced significant flooding problems, and 5 acre feet of flood protection is required in this
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l area. He presented a depiction of the area with ponding locations on the land to be developed as
2 a result of this resolution. He added the construction of a piping system to take the storm water
3 to another location is not cost effective solution for this area, and would be technically difficult.
4 Mr. Willenbring stated the engineers had identified low property which was already routinely
5 impacted by floodwaters and would allow for the construction of a pond. He added that if land is
6 already low, ponds can be constructed in a very cost effective way.
7 Mr. Willenbring stated that an overflow route for flooding-would be most efficient.through the
8 area in the alley beyond 2709 Pahl Avenue, which is why that specific lot was selected.
9 Mr. Willenbring stated the lots in question can potentially provide storage so that damage to
10 adjacent structures would be minimized if not eliminated. He added the engineers reviewed lots
11 which were most suitable for ponding locations from an engineering prospective, and would
12 displace the least number of residents as well as impact the least amount of property.
13 Mr. Willenbring stated the engineers, in this attempt to provide the City's residents with 100 year
14 flood protection, believe without question that utilization of these properties will achieve this
goal in the most cost effective way.
16 Ranallo invited City Attorney William Soth to address the Council. Mr. Soth stated it is
17 preferable to acquire homes by purchase and through negotiations with owners. He added in
18 these 3 cases being considered by the Council, the City and property owners have been unable to
19 come to terms on the purchasing of these properties.
20 Mr. Soth stated that State law provides a governmental authority such as a City the right to
21 acquire property by eminent domain, and thus acquire title and possession of the property. He
22 added the landowner is entitled to receive just compensation for the property, which would be the
23 market value.
24 Mr. Soth stated, in addition, relocation benefits are not negotiated but will be determined
25 according to regulations and vary from case to case. He added this is ordinarily determined by
26 consultants, and the City has retained Evergreen Land Services for this purpose to act on behalf
27 of the City.
28 Mr. Soth stated the only requirement imposed on the City is that the land must be obtained for
29 public purpose. He added once that has been determined,the only question is the amount of the
30 award dependent upon the market value of the property. He noted the owner and City are
31 entitled to retain an appraiser, and disparity would be presented to Commissioners appointed by
32 the court to determine the amount of the award.
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1 Ranallo stated the City has experienced flooding problems for many years. He added in 1987,
2 the City Council retained the engineering firm RCM to review solutions to the City's flooding
3 problems, who recommended that at least 10 homes would need to be taken, and Silver Point
4 Park would need to be removed. He stated the Council at that time voted to do nothing.
5 Ranallo stated in 1991 the Council hired another firm, Barr Engineering, after further flooding
6 problems occurred. He added that Barr also recommended the removal of many homes and
7 Silver Point Park, and the Council again voted to take no action.
8 Ranallo stated more flooding problems occurred in July 1997, and the Council was accused of
9 being a "do nothing" Council,taking no action to solve the City's problems. Re added that
10 residents expressed concern to him that children and streets were unsafe. He expressed
11 frustration that the Council was harassed and took abuse because they had done nothing to solve
12 the problems in the past.
13 Ranallo stated that the Council in the past has not had the fortitude to condemn people's homes,
14 a policy which he has never supported. He added he has not had a single resident in the right
15 location come forward since 1997 to offer to sell their home. He expressed concern that
40 residents want the Council to solve the problem as long as it doesnot affect their property.
17 Ranallo stated he would support a solution to the problem which would not affect residents, but
18 he is unsure whether such a solution exists. He reiterated that he would not wish to see anyone
19 removed from their home, and the Council would have hoped not to condemn the property.
20 Paul Archambault, 2716 Pahl Avenue, stated he has lived in that location for 19 years, and has
21 been aware of flooding problems in that area during that time. He asked whether the engineers
22 can say with complete certainty that the removal of the homes will solve the flood water
23 problem.
24 Mr. Willenbring stated the design for Pahl Avenue provides a high degree of certainty that 100
25 year flood protection for structures in that area will be achieved. He added the design sets up a
26 model which is commonly used to evaluate flood protection.
27 Mr. Archambault asked whether WSB could guarantee their design and take responsibility for
28 any damage which might occur. Mr. Willenbring stated there is no guarantee that there will
29 never be flooding, and storms such as the 1987 flooding often exceed the 100 year storm for
30 which the system is designed. He reiterated that structural flood protection could be guaranteed
31 during lesser storms.
32 Mr. Archambault stated, by his calculations, the removal of the home at Pahl Avenue would
provide 1% flood mitigation which would not meet the necessary acre feet. Mr. Willenbring
34 expressed his disagreement with that calculation.
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1 Mr. Archambault stated the water flow observations can not be correct as he has never seen an
2 engineer on site making calculations, and most information obtained by them must be anecdotal.
3 Mr. Hubmer stated he and other engineers have met with over 70 residents since 1997, and have
4 documented and surveyed flood elevations, as well as obtained several hundred photographs
5 from residents taken during the 1987 and 1997 flood events. He added he has spent a.lot of time
6 in the community and all available information has been recorded.
7 Mr. Archambault thanked the Council for their efforts on behalf of the City, and expressed
8 appreciation at their willingness to listen to residents. He expressed the importance of obtaining.
9 facts, and added he believes the engineers are supplying estimates which no one can measure or
10 predict. He urged the Council to consider the benefit gained when weighing dollars against
11 human suffering.
12 Judy Makowske, 2919 Rankin Road, stated she was a Councilmember in 1987 and voted not to
13 take any action to relieve the City's flooding problems. She added she is glad the Council is
14 taking action now, but expressed her belief that they may be going too far. She asked the
15 Council to vote against the resolution to take the Kuharski home.
Ms. Makowske stated the residence houses a family of 8, and as another home of that size would
10 not be available, the community which would lose their activism. She added the City should
18 look at other options, and consider possibly purchasing this property at a later date to coincide
19 with the changing needs of the Kuharski family. She urged the Council to recommend that the
20 engineers look at another parcel of land for this project. She expressed her belief that the project
21 is being driven by available federal funds rather than common sense.
22 Ms. Makowske asked the Council to request that the engineers go back to the drawing board and
23 find a harmony for the City's topography and community.
24 Tom Deegan, 2616 Pahl Avenue NE, stated he has resided in the City for 3 years although he
25 grew up in Northeast Minneapolis and is familiar with the City. He expressed frustration that he
26 suffered flood damage recently to his car which was parked on the street in front of his house.
27 Mr. Deegan stated he supports the implementation of the project, an integral part of which is the
28 construction of holding ponds. He added he does not like to see people displaced, but he
29 expressed his support of eminent domain as a means to solving the City's flooding problems.
30 Mr. Deegan stated he has never received any communication from the City with regard to
31 contractors who have done work in the community. Cavanaugh expressed his surprise, as the
32 contractor in question has been on site and easily accessible since the project began.
Mary Ann Kuharski, 2709 Pahl Avenue,thanked the Council for their efforts toward solving the
34 flooding problems, and commended them for their decisions.
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t Ms. Kuharski introduced her family to the Council to demonstrate who will be affected by their
2 actions: her husband, John, and children, Angela, Dominic, Joseph, Michael and Chrissie. She
3 added that Chrissie lives on Wilson Avenue, and her own mother is within walking distance of
4 the family home.
5 Ms. Kuharski clarified that they have never had any flooding problems in 22 years, although 3
6 inches of overflow came through a window in 1997. She stated her family has not been
7 uncooperative and difficult in working with the City. She added they solicited community
8 support because they love their home and their community and do not want to be displaced.
9 Ms. Kuharski expressed disagreement with the assumption that removal of their home would
10 prevent flooding in the area. She stated there is no guarantee that this property would provide the
11 necessary flood protection.
12 Ms. Kuharski stated her family received a notice in August 1998 that the City wished to engage
13 in a "willing seller willing buyer" negotiation for their home. She added they were shocked as.
14 they had never had any flooding problems, and thought they had no choice but to cooperate and
15 negotiate a fair price.
is Ms. Kuharski stated that her family decided they were not willing to sell their home, and she
17 presented a copy of a letter informing City Manager Mike Morrison of this decision. She noted
18 that nothing further was heard from the City until early April 1999 when the family was
19 informed that the home buyout program was being turned over to Evergreen Land Services.
20 Ms. Kuharski stated she and her husband met with representatives from Evergreen and a fair
21 price was discussed. She added they were informed that the issue would be presented to the City
22 Council for decision, and the representative from Evergreen indicated the Council had a number
23 of options including the decision to abandon the project.
24 Ms. Kuharski stated she and her husband received a call from Mr. Momson after a recent
25 Council worksession to inform her that their home was coming up for a condemnation decision
26 at one of the July Council meetings.
27 Ms. Kuharski stated she and her family have rights under state and federal laws, and their
28 position has not changed since August 1998 when they chose not to sell their home. She thanked
29 the many residents who attended the evening's meeting in support of her family, and for their
30 calls and letters of support. She urged the Council to consider the homes and lives involved in'
31 this important decision.
32 John Kuharski, 2709 Pahl Avenue, thanked the Council for the work done to solve the City's
flooding problems. He stated the original engineering report recommended the removal of only
34 4 homes, and questioned why their home was added to the plan.
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1 Mr. Willenbring stated that ponds constructed in both locations will provide more storage, and
2 the generation of 5 acre feet of storage is necessary to prevent ponding on St. Anthony
3 Boulevard. Mr. Kuharski stated, in his opinion, it is poor engineering if the amount of water to
4 be held in other locations can not be identified.
5 Brett Carlson, 2713 Pahl Avenue, stated he has lived in the City for 1 year and never heard
6 anything about flooding issues. He asked how the Council can be unemotional when faced with
7 this decision and these wonderful people. He agreed a decision must be made,but questioned
8 whether taking the Kuharski home is the answer. He urged the Council to.take issues of the heart
9 into consideration.
10 Kirk Larson, 3509 Maplewood Drive, stated that, in his experience as a teacher, the 2 homes
11 already obtained by the City represent only 40%of the 5 homes originally under negotiation,
12 which means the City failed in its efforts. He added that it takes a village to raise a child, and he
13 does not want to be a part of a village that kicks out families.
14 Sherie Roder, 3605 Roosevelt, stated she has lived in the City for 5 years, and added that
15 although she does not know the Kuharski family she is concerned that their home should not be
taken away from them. She urged the Council not to take their home, and to consider that it
40 could be their home.
18 Steve Maciosek, 2605 Pahl Avenue, stated he is aware of the City's flooding problems and
19 agrees a solution must be found. He added while the engineer's recommendation may be the
20 most cost effective proposal, this is a community and not a business, and other options with
21 lower impact should be considered.
22 Mary Scott, 3212 Hilldale Avenue NE, stated she has lived at that residence for l,year although
23 she was raised in the City. She added she has known Ms. Kuharski since 1981, and she and her
24 family are dear people. She requested the Council review other solutions such as drain tiling in
25 each home rather than evict a family over 1 flooding incident. She urged the Council to unit in
26 reviewing the problem and find an easy solution such as drain tiles.
27 Ranallo stated, with regard to drain tiles, the storm water would continue to back up in the
28 existing pipes into the City, and drain tiles often cause more problems.
29 Cavanaugh requested a 5-minute break. Ranallo noted the residents in attendance did not
30 support this suggestion.
31 Mike Kelly, 2809 Pahl Avenue, stated he spent many hours in the Kuharski's basement and does
32 not recall any flooding or water damage. He added the house, which is 31 years old and was
built by the Kuharski's, has only had 1 flooding incident in 22 years.
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1 Harold Froehlich, 3016 Armour Terrace, stated he received the condemnation notice and was
2 disturbed at the prospect of taking homes. He added he is a retired engineer, and in his opinion,
3 the Silver Point Park holding pond appears to be sufficient. He expressed unbelief that 10-12
4 homes must be taken. He stated the City should broaden its thinking and look at other solutions
5 to the problem.
6 Faust clarified that 5 properties have been identified, 2 of which have already been acquired.
7 Peter Larson, 2910 - 30th Avenue NE, stated he has lived in the City since 1966 and has
8 experienced flooding 3 times. He asked whether a 6-foot diameter pipe under Silver Lake Road
9 might be a possible solution, with a holding pond at the Town& Country site.
10 Mr. Willenbring stated that alternative was reviewed as a possible solution for the Harding area
11 flooding problems. He added the Wilson/Pahl area is more isolated and it is not anticipated that
12 its problems would be solved by that solution. He noted the project in question constitutes the
13 most cost effective and direct way to deal with the problem from an engineering perspective, and
14 the removal of the structure at 2709 Pahl Avenue provides an overflow for water to reach the
15 pond at the Wilson/Pahl intersection.
Mr. Willenbring stated there are other ways of addressing this problem which would affect other
17 parcels or pieces of parcels which would affect more people and cost more money. He added
18 there are alternatives that could be available but would involve taking someone else's house
19 instead of the house in question. .
20 Mr. Willenbring stated the engineers attempted to provide the Council with the best available
21 options, although there are other alternatives which could be utilized at higher cost to the City.
22 Marks asked whether a pipe and underground reservoir might be an alternative solution. Mr.
23 Willenbring stated a huge underground concrete bunker could be constructed at a high cost and
24 great impact to the community. He added, in his opinion, this would not be a viable approach as
25 the cost would considerably exceed any benefit.
26 Faust stated the Storm Water Task Force, on which he served with many other members of the
27 community, presented a plan to the Council which would provide a viable solution to long term
28 flooding. He expressed his continuing commitment to 100-year flood protection for the
29 community.
30 Faust stated there is a conspiracy of silence in the community, and expressed the importance of
31 disclosing residential flooding problems when homes are sold in the community. He added the
46 2 Council, as elected officials, have a responsibility to do the right thing for the greater good of the
community, and he believes great progress has been.made at a minimal expense to the
34 community.
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1 Faust recommended that the Council table the issue, and request that the engineers review some
2 possible alternative solutions as had occurred with the Harding area. He added he would not
3 wish to imply hope to the 3 homeowners affected by this resolution, but expressed his belief in
4 the necessity of reviewing other options and costs.
5 Marks agreed, stating other options were also reviewed for Silver Point Park, and the Council
6 took the stand that all possibilities would be reviewed.
7 Ranallo asked whether the residents to the east of the Lockrum home might possibly be willing
8 sellers, and requested that Mr. Willenbring review that issue within 30 days. Mr. Willenbring
9 stated the engineers would review whether another property could be utilized to provide adequate
10 storage and an overflow route for water from the alley.
11 Thuesen stated the project involved removal of 5 homes, and the other 2 properties in question
12 have not even been mentioned or discussed. He expressed support of Faust's recommendation
13 that the issue be tabled, but reiterated that a decision would need to be made in the near future.
14 He expressed his commitment to 100-year flood protection for the City, and added that a "do
15 nothing" strategy has proved disastrous in the past.
0 Cavanaugh stated the issue has been studied enough, and he would not support tabling the issue.
17 He added the Council and staff have not engaged in due diligence with the Kuharski's, and
18 eminent domain is the next step in the process.
19 Cavanaugh stated that he understood Evergreen was working towards obtaining fair price for the
20 Kuharski's, and added they expressed their willingness to cooperate. He noted the City has
21 engaged in appraisals. He stated that delaying this decision would be unfair to the Kuharski
22 family and would cause further uncertainty for them. •
23 Cavanaugh stated the City should move to resolve this issue so the Kuharski family can get on
24 with their lives and move to the next level of negotiations.
25 Ms. Kuharski stated her family has made efforts to appear that they were being cooperative. She
26 expressed support of tabling the issue to pursue other options. She added the Council should not
27 take their home if other options are available. She cautioned the Council to move carefully as
28 she and her family are not willing to give up their home, and are prepared to fight for it.
29 Faust stated a 30-day delay is not unreasonable. Ms. Kuharski stated she and her family would
30 accept a 30-day delay. Ranallo instructed Mr. Willenbring to work diligently to review other
31 options and report back to the Council in 30 days.
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1 Mr. Willenbring asked whether alternatives should only be reviewed if a willing seller is
2 identified. Faust stated the Council would wish to review unwilling seller situations which
3 provide a viable solution.
4 Motion by Faust, second by Marks to table Resolution 99-051, and to instruct WSB, Inc. to
5, review other options for presentation to the Council on August, 24, 1999.
6 Motion carried unanimously.
7 Mr. Soth clarified that the City has the right to condemn the property in question despite whether
8 other options are available or the homeowners are agreeable.
9 B. Resolution 99-052,re: Consulting firm for acquisition of residential homes relating to
10 flood mitigation program.
11 Motion by Marks, second by Faust-to table Resolution 99-052.
12 Motion carried unanimously.
C. VII. Reports, Item B. Planning Commission Meeting_July 20, 1999.
Ranallo welcomed Planning Commissioner Todd Hanson and invited him to address the Council.
15 Mr. Hanson reviewed the Commission's Tuesday, July 20, 1999 meeting at which 1 public
16 hearing and 2 concept reviews were discussed.
17 Mr. Hanson stated the public hearing involved a proposed land use plan for the St. Anthony
18 Shopping Center as proposed by Mr. Richard Krier,RLK Kuusisto, Ltd. He presented a
19 depiction of the land use plan which emerged from the public hearing and subsequent discussion.
20 He invited Mr. Krier to address the Council.
21 Mr. Krier stated the land use plan presented a community vision for the shopping center to
22 include a village-like community center with retail areas, green space and alternatives. He added
23 the next step is the creation of an illustrative site plan in cooperation with primary retailers and
24 the City if the Council wishes to proceed.
25 Ranallo asked for an update with regard to the sale of the Town& Country site. Mr. Hanson
26 stated a representative of the prospective new owner of the Town& Country site had been
27 present at the Commission's meeting to discuss a concept review for the property.
28 Morrison stated the prospective new owners of the site will be requesting a conditional use
29 permit from the Planning Commission at their August meeting and are planning a major
30 renovation this fall. He added meetings are scheduled with the prospective new owner as well as
the new shopping center owners to begin a dialogue with regard to the land use plan.
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1 Cavanaugh expressed the importance of working with the shopping center's new owners to
2 collaborate on a shared vision. Mornson stated the new owners just closed in July and the City is
3 working closely with them. Thuesen asked whether the center's new owners were receptive to
4 the City's perspective. Mornson stated, in his opinion, they are receptive.
5 Ranallo asked why a conditional use permit would be necessary at the Town& Country site.
6 Mornson stated a repair bay is included in the renovation plans. Mr. Hanson stated the
7 Commission suggested an exterior signage plan should be prepared before the public hearing in
8 August. He added the prospective new owner has marketing agreements with product vendors
9 which require exterior signage.
10 Marks noted the land use plan allows for a much smaller green space than originally designated.
11 He added in his opinion that is a very important design issue with respect to the entire center.
12 Mr. Hanson stated the Commission recommended consideration of a larger green space, although
13 provision of adequate parking was an issue.
14 Faust noted the Commission should consider inclusion of a colored cement sidewalk as
15 constructed near the tennis courts, the design for which was intended for use throughout the City.
40 He expressed agreement that the maximum amount of green space was important.
17 Faust asked whether the recreational vehicles sold at the renovated site would be test driven. Mr.
18 Hanson stated that issue could be included in the conditional use permit as a possible restriction.
19 Marks asked whether an economic study had been completed to support the viability of office
20 space. Mr. Krier stated no actual market work had been completed, but the choices available
21 were a townhouse development, small commercial activities, or office space. He recommended
22 the Council adopt the land use plan which would provide him with negotiating ability as a
23 representative of the City.
24 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to adopt a land use plan for the St. Anthony Shopping Center
25 as presented by Mr. Richard Krier, RLK Kuusisto, Ltd., concurring with the Planning
26 Commission's following recommendations:
27 1) an interior gathering space; 2)better access to the green space; 3)a larger green space; and 4)
28 awareness of transit access;
29 and with the addition of the following recommendation:
30 1)review of exterior design standards.
Motion carried unanimously.
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1 Mr. Soth noted, for the record, that the Council has approved a land use plan but does not intend
2 to change the land use or zoning.
3 Mr. Hanson stated a concept review involving a proposed townhome development by Mendota
4 Homes, Inc, was also held. He added the project would require a conditional use permit and
5 possibly some variances involving the rear setback requirement. He added project approval has
6 already been obtained by the applicant from the City of Roseville. He noted the Commission had
7 difficulty finding a hardship in this case.
8 Faust expressed concern that the project spans 2 cities, and will result in poor planning for the
9 long term. Ranallo thanked Mr. Hanson for his report.
10 Cavanaugh asked for an update with regard to the Salvation Army property. Momson stated the
11 Heart of the Earth School has been instructed by the Salvation Army's Chicago headquarters to
12 refrain from discussing the issue with City officials or making any public statement. He added
13 the Council and School Board have authorized an appraisal of the property which should take
14 place in the next few weeks.
Ranallo noted, at a recent Parks Commission meeting, it was discussed that the Council agreed to
provide $500 for the Water Tower Park dedication, and he reqqested a motion to this effect.
17 Motion by Cavanaugh, second by Faust to approve appropriation of$500 for the Water Tower
18 Park dedication event.
19 Motion carried unanimously.
20 D. Designation of Councilmembers to attend National Night Out Block Parties.
21 Ranallo reviewed a list of block parties to be held throughout the City in connection with
22 "National Night Out" on August 3, 1999. He added all the block parties should be attended by a
23 Councilmember. It was agreed that the block parties would be attended as follows:
24 Location Attending Councilmember
25 1. Chandler Place Ranallo
26 2. 2812 St. Anthony Blvd. Faust
27 3. Skycroft Drive between 32nd & 33rd Ave Marks
28 4. 3751 Foss Road Cavanaugh
29 5. 2520 Pahl Avenue Ranallo
30 6. 2600 Kenzie Terrace Faust
31 7. 3408 Coolidge Street Marks
32 8. 3917 Macalaster Drive Cavanaugh
09. 3108 Bell Lane Ranallo
34 10. 2928 Rankin Road Faust
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1 11. 3316 Roosevelt Street Marks
2 12. Area of Downers/Croft Drive Cavanaugh
3 13. Ranallo
4 14. Faust
5 15. Marks
6 16. Cavanaugh
7 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
8 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
9 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to adjourn the meeting at 10:03 P.M.
10 Motion carried unanimously.
11 Respectfully submitted,
12 Mary Mullen
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