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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
SZ PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
3 DECEMBER 16, 1997
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
5 The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Bergstrom at
6 7:00 P.M.
7 H. ROLL CALL.
8 Commissioners present: Chair Bergstrom; Commissioners Franzese, Gondorchin, Horst,
9 Makowske, and Thompson.
10 Commissioners absent: Commissioner Delmonico.
11 Also present: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant.
12 III. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 16, 1997 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA.
13 Motion by Commissioner Makowske, seconded by Commissioner Horst, to approve the
14 Planning Commission Agenda for December 16, 1997 with the following change:
15 Delete VI. Public Hearing, 1. Sign Variance - Valvoline Instant Oil Change: Petitioner asked
16 that this request be withdrawn.
�7 Motion carried unanimously.
18 IV. APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 18, 1997 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
19 MINUTES.
20 Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Chair Bergstrom, to approve the November
21 18, 1997 Planning Commission Meeting minutes as presented.
22
23 Motion carried unanimously.
24 V. DESIGNATE PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE FOR JANUARY 13,
25 1998 COUNCIL MEETING.
26 Commissioner Franzese was appointed as the Planning Commission representative for the
27 Tuesday, January 13, 1997, City Council meeting. She asked that an alternate be named in
28 the event she is unable to attend. Commissioner Delmonico was named as her alternate.
29 VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
30 1. Sign Variance Request - Valvoline Instant Oil Change.
31 This item was withdrawn per the request of the applicant.
32 2. Rezoning Request - 3261 Old Highway 8 - Mendota Homes.
33 Chair Bergstrom opened the public hearing at 7: 03 P.M.
-4 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported that City Staff received a request from Erin Mathern of Mendota
10 Homes, Inc., to rezone a vacant parcel located at 3261 Old Highway 8, and described as Lot
36 1, Block 1, Medtronics First Addition, City of St. Anthony, Hennepin County, State of
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1 Minnesota. Ms. Mathern's rezoning petition is requesting that this parcel be rezoned to an R-
2 4 zoning designation from a Light Industrial zoning designation so that it is consistent with
3 the multi-family zoning designation of the adjacent parcel they purchased in Roseville.
4 Mendota Homes is proposing to construct a senior apartment complex on the Roseville side
5 and use the smaller St. Anthony parcel as parking and green space. Mendota Homes will be
6 going before the Roseville Planning Commission regarding this project the second week in
7 December. Ms. Mathern also informed Staff that she is planning a neighborhood meeting
8 with several residents from St. Anthony and Roseville that live in the area to discuss the
9 project.
10 Staff also contacted the City Attorney about the need to rezone this parcel because it was
11 planned to be used as a parking lot and green space. Mr. Soth indicated that it is required to
12 be rezoned because the City's parking ordinance relating to an R-4 multi-family zoning
13 designation is different from those that pertain to Light Industrial use. He also indicated that
14 rezoning the parcel will provide that the deeds to both parcels are consistent.
15 John Mathern, Mendota Homes, reported this project includes two parcels of land. One parcel
16 contains 3.3 acres and is located at County Road C-2 and State Highway 8 in the City of
6 Roseville. The second parcel contains approximately 1.5 acres and is located at 3261 Old
Highway 8. This parcel was owned with the Medtronic building and was used for overflow
19 parking. It is covered with asphalt. The petitioner stated he became interested in the property
20 at 3261 Old Highway 8 when he discovered that the fust parcel contained a wetland area.
21 Mr. Mathern explained that the proposal will include a 30 unit condominium in the City of
22 Roseville and a 30 unit senior rental building on the parcel located in the City of St. Anthony
23 and Roseville. The property located in St. Anthony will be used as parking. The proposal
24 will reduce the amount of asphalt and remove a cyclone fence on the property.
25 Mr. Mathern stated the building on the site will contain 3 one-bedroom units and 27 two-
26 bedroom units. There will be underground parking for 30 vehicles, as well as parking
27 available in the front of the building. The original proposed parking lot included 47 parking
28 spaces and two entrances. This has been reduced to 30 parking spaces and one entrance to
29 increase the amount of green space around the parking area. Mr. Mathern explained that most
30 of the residents are over 55 years old and a great deal of parking is not required.
31 Mr. Mathern displayed an elevation of the proposed senior rental building. The proposed
32 building is a three-story brick and siding-clad structure.
33 Mr. Mathern displayed a landscape plan which included landscaping in front of and along the
34 side of the building. The run-off on the site will flow to the wetland and will be treated and
6 will discharge into a storm sewer. He noted he has been working with the Rice Creek
Watershed District in regard to drainage on the site.
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1 Mr. Mathern stated the 30 unit building received unanimous approval by the Roseville
2 Planning Commission. He stated he will be meeting with the Executive Condominium Group
3 to discuss the details of the project.
4 Commissioner Franzese confirmed that the parking lot will be the only portion located in the
5 City of St. Anthony. She asked if any taxes for the buildings would be allocated to the City
6 of St. Anthony.
7 Mr. Mathern stated he believed that the taxes would remain as they currently are.
8 Commissioner Franzese noted that the parking lot was being purchased from another building
9 and expressed concern that the Medtronic building would retain enough parking as to not
10 diminish it's value.
11 Mr. Mathern explained that when the original owner built the building, he felt there was a
12 need for the additional asphalt. At this point, it has been determined that the parking area is
13 not necessary.
14 Commissioner Horst questioned the designation of the building.
0 Mr. Mathern explained that the building is designated as a 55 year and older senior apartment
16 building and there are certain requirements which must be met. The building will not be
17 subsidized and will include a community room, exercise room, and library. The building is
18 designed for independent living.
19 Commissioner Franzese stated it was a pleasure to see a proposal that includes so much green
20 space and is still economically feasible.
21 Chair Bergstrom closed the public hearing at 7:16 P.M.
22 Commissioner Horst asked if it was in the City's legal rights to recommend the rezoning.
23 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that the City Attorney has highly recommended the rezoning to
24 match the plat in the City of Roseville as the City of St. Anthony's parking ordinance relating
25 to an R-4 multi-family zoning designation is different from those that pertain to Light
26 Industrial use. It will also provide that the deeds to both parcels are consistent.
27 Commissioner Horst stated he believed this was a reasonable request.
28 Commissioner Makowske noted originally he was concerned that this was spot zoning but felt
29 comfortable as both sides are residential and this zoning will be consistent with the adjacent
l0 property.
31 Chair Bergstrom noted this may actually fix a zoning problem.
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1 Commissioner Franzese stated she was glad that this proposal would keep the whole area
2 residential. She was pleased that the proposal would not add a lot of traffic to the area.
3 Motion by Commissioner Horst, seconded by Commissioner Franzese, to recommend approval
4 of the rezoning of 3261 Old Highway 8 from a Light Industrial zoning designation to an R-4
5 zoning designation.
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7 Commissioner Franzese suggested the motion be amended to include "no one appeared to
8 speak against the request". Commissioner Horst accepted the amendment to the motion.
9 Motion carried unanimously:
10 Chair Bergstrom noted this request will be considered by the City Council at their January 13,
11 1998 meeting.
12 C. Sign Variance Request.
13 Chair Bergstrom opened the public hearing at 7:20 P.M.
14 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported that City Staff received a request for two variances to the Sign
Ordinance from Jim Sarna, owner of the Stop `N Go service station, located at 2400 - 37th
Avenue N.E. The first variance is to be allowed to install two monument signs on the
17 property and the second variance request is regarding the size of the monument signs.
18 Mr. Sarna is proposing to remove a pylon sign which currently exists on the property and
19 replace it with two monument signs. He would like to place a 7 foot by 10 foot double-sided
20 monument sign at the corner of Stinson Boulevard and 37th Avenue N.E. and a 6 foot by 8
21 foot double-sided monument sign at the curb cut on Stinson Boulevard. The surface area of
22 the proposed larger monument sign is 140 square feet and the surface area of the proposed
23 smaller monument sign is 96 square feet. Mr. Sama's sign proposal also includes increased
24 landscaping and shrubbery.
25 Section 1400.10 Ground Signs., Subd. 5, Design and Location., (4) states that the principal
26 structure of a parcel of land will be allowed one ground sign, regardless of the number of
27 tenants in the structure. Mr. Sarna is asking for the second sign because his business is on a
28 busy 4-way comer, where Minneapolis, Columbia Heights and St. Anthony converge. He also
29 wants to remove the pylon sign, which he feels is too much for that comer and is not seen as
30 a result. He is proposing to replace the pylon sign with a monument sign, which he feels is
31 less obtrusive visually. At night, the light from this sign will be closer to the ground and
32 therefore not offensive to the surrounding residential properties. The smaller monument sign
33 will be placed by the driveway on 37th Avenue and is intended to be more directional in
34 nature.
WSubd. 3 of the same Section states that signs having two or more copy surfaces may have up
36 to 68 square feet for all surfaces. Mr. Sama is asking for a 72 square foot variance for the
37 larger sign, which is 140 square feet and a 28 square foot variance for the smaller sign, which
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1 is 96 square feet. The two signs that Mr. Sarna has selected are standard sizes for CITGO
2 gas station affiliates.
3 Minnesota Statutes and the City Ordinance require that the variance request not be detrimental
4 to the public welfare or injurious to another property in the neighborhood; that a particular
5 hardship would result if the regulations were strictly adhered to; and that the conditions
6 necessitating the variance request is unique to this parcel.
7 Under the City's Sign Ordinance, Mr. Sarna is allowed to have one ground sign. Because he
8 has agreed to become a.CITGO affiliate, they have given him the dimensions of the signs
9 available to him. These dimensions are larger than allowed by-the Ordinance for ground
10 signs. Also under the City's Sign Ordinance, he is allowed a pylon sign for the gas station.
11 He would prefer to forego having a pylon sign, and instead install a lower profile monument
12 sign on that spot.
13 Mr. Sarna has indicated to Staff that the variances he is applying for are not intended to be
14 detrimental to the corner or the neighborhood, but rather an enhancement. Once the proposed
15 signs are installed, he has plans for more landscaping along the fence line and on the comer
16 of the property so as to improve the appearance of this commercial property.
WStaff has received a signed petition against Mr. Sarna's request for variances to the Sign
18 Ordinance.
19 Ms. Moore-Sykes noted that Mr. Sama would like to present proposed changes to the request.
20 Jim Sarna, owner of the Stop `N Go service station, stated the only proposed change is
21 moving the monument sign from the curb cut on Stinson Boulevard to the curb cut on 37th
22 Avenue N.E. The driveway in that location would be moved to the west 16 feet and the sign
23 would be located 20 feet from the property line. This change was made in response to a
24 neighbor who did not want a monument sign located next to his house.
25 Commissioner Franzese asked if the canopy sign would be lit. She noted she had driven past
26 the Stop `N Go and the station appeared to be very dark.
27 Mr. Sarna noted that a lit canopy sign was permitted but it was not his intention to light the
28 canopy.
29 Commissioner Thompson stated that he had driven by the CITGO service station on County
30 Road B and Snelling Avenue and their sign looked very nice.
31 Mr. Sama stated the CITGO on County Road B and Snelling Avenue has a 7 foot by 10 foot
l2 monument sign which is the size of the larger sign which he is requesting.
33 Commissioner Gondorchin asked if Mr. Sarna had spoken with the owner of the adjacent
34 property or the tenant.
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1 Mr. Sarna stated he had spoken with the owner of the property.
2 Commissioner Horst stated he had not been present at the November concept review and
3 asked the purpose of removal of the pylon sign.
4 Mr. Sarna explained that the view of the pylon sign is obstructed by the stop light and the
5 telephone poles.
6 Chair Bergstrom stated that generally speaking the City was traditionally in favor of a ground
7 signs over pylon signs.
8 Commissioner Makowske questioned the square footage of the existing pylon sign.
9 Mr. Sarna stated the existing pylon sign is approximately 150 square feet.
10 Commissioner Franzese questioned the hours of operation of the service station and when the
11 signs would be lit.
12 Mr. Sarna stated that currently the hours of operation are 5:30 A.M. to 11:00 or 11:30 P.M.
13 The signs would only be lit during hours of operation.
14 Chair Bergstrom noted the City had received a petition with 16 lines of signatories stating
15 "We oppose any changes in the size of signs or number of signs at the Stop `N Go Service
16 Station, 2400 - 37th Avenue N.E.".
17 Mr. Sarna stated he was most concerned with the adjacent property owner and that this issue
18 had been resolved with the relocation of the sign from Stinson Boulevard to 37th Avenue
19 N.E. He was aware that a petition was being circulated but did not believe the person
20 circulating the petition was even aware of what his proposal included.
21 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she had spoken with Mrs. Russell Ingvalsen who had circulated the
22 petition. It was Ms. Moore-Sykes impression that Mrs. Ingvalsen had thought that two
23 monument signs were proposed in addition to the current signage. Ms. Moore-Sykes
24 explained the proposal to her and Mrs. Ingvalsen called again and asked for a list of the
25 persons who received notice of the proposal.
26 Chair Bergstrom asked if this was after the City had received the petition.
27 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated it was after receipt of the petition and after the City had sent notices.
28 She noted Mrs. Ingvalsen was made aware of the public hearing process.
49 Chair Bergstrom closed the public hearing at 7:36 P.M.
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1 Commissioner Gondorchin stated he was in favor of removal of the pylon sign and
2 replacement with a monument sign. He did question however, the increase in square footage
3 of signage.
4 Commissioner Franzese questioned the square footage of the ground signs for the recent
5 developments at the Apache Shopping Center.
6 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she could not comment on the exact square footage of the ground
7 signs at Apache. They are somewhat larger than is allowed by the Sign Ordinance but were
8 included in a Comprehensive Sign Package for the Shopping Center.
9 Commissioner Horst stated he believed that franchises have a variety of signs available. The
10 City would really have to stretch the limits of the Ordinance to accommodate the proposed
11 larger sign. He noted the City had worked hard to stay within the Sign Ordinance guidelines
12 and stated he was not in favor of granting the variance.
13 Mr. Sarna noted there was a Conoco station locating in the Apache Shopping Center and that
14 their ground sign would be much larger than allowed by the City's Sign Ordinance.
Commissioner Gondorchin assured Mr. Sarna that the ground sign at the Conoco station
would not be any larger than his sign because of the standards adhered to in the City of St.
17 Anthony.
18 Chair Bergstrom noted the proposal would remove an existing pylon sign of 150 square feet
19 and replace it with a ground sign on the comer of Stinson Boulevard and 37th Avenue N.E.
20 of 140 square feet. This is actually a slight reduction and would be an improvement because
21 of the conversion of a pylon sign to a ground sign. The only question then was the size of
22 the second sign.
23 Commissioner Horst expressed concern that the granting of the variance would set a
24 precedent.
25 Commissioner Gondorchin noted that the most important issue was that there was no undue
26 hardship demonstrated to justify the variance.
27 Mr. Sarna stated the hardship was that the pylon sign was difficult to see due to the stop
28 lights and the telephone poles.
29 Commissioner Gondorchin suggested that the pylon sign be removed and that 2 ground signs
30 be installed which are within the City of St. Anthony's Sign Ordinance guidelines.
Chair Bergstrom noted that in 1993, the City Staff surveyed all the ground signs in the City
and completed an inventory. There were very few signs with more than a 65 square foot
33 surface. The City then established the 68 square foot maximum.
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1 Mr. Sarna stated that most of those signs include letters. His sign would include numbers and
2 three rows. He noted that even a 6 foot by 8 foot is small for a gas station sign.
3 Commissioner Gondorchin explained that may be one reason why pylon signs are allowed for
4 gas stations.
5 Commissioner Franzese noted that one advantage for Mr. Sarna is that no other businesses in
6 that area are lit at night. There is no visual competition at night.
7 Commissioner Horst stated this proposal is against the Sign Ordinance guidelines which the
8 City has been working to establish for the last several years.
9 Motion by Commissioner Horst to recommend denial of the variance request for Stop `N Go
10 Service Station, 2400 - 37th Avenue N.E.
11 Commissioner Makowske asked if the motion included both variance requests.
12 Commissioner Horst stated that in many respects allowing a gas station to have a ground sign
13 and a pylon sign was providing them with an advantage over other businesses in terms of
4 signage. The fact that the ground sign is not as big as the owner would like is not a hardship.
The Planning Commission is charged with finding a hardship to grant the variance and that
16 hardship cannot be financial. He stated it would be difficult to prove a hardship for both
17 variance requests. He stated he was in favor of changing the orientation of the pylon sign and
18 the addition of a ground sign which was in compliance with the Sign Ordinance.
19 Mr. Sarna stated he would be happy to keep the pylon sign if the telephone poles and stop
20 lights were removed.
21 Commissioner Horst stated that this is not a unique situation and is not caused by a City
22 Ordinance. These are criteria that the Planning Commission needs to address.
23 Chair Bergstrom asked if it would meet the intent of Commissioner Horst's motion to
24 recommend approval of the variance if it included the removal of the pylon sign and
25 replacement with two ground signs whose size was in compliance with the Sign Ordinance.
26 Commissioner Horst stated he still had concerns with the hardship issue. He noted that the
27 request was desirable but questioned if it was necessary.
28 Commissioner Gondorchin asked Mr. Sarna if he was agreeable to removal of the pylon and
29 replacement with two ground signs which were within the 68 square foot requirement.
460 Mr. Sarna stated the ground signs would be too small.
31 Commissioner Gondorchin asked if the pylon sign could be lowered or the configuration
32 changed.
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1 Mr. Sarna stated that the pylon sign is as low as is allowed and there is not much that can be
2 done with the configuration as the corner is too congested.
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4 Commissioner Horst withdrew his motion from the table.
5 Commissioner Makowske stated he was generally in favor of the proposal but was having
6 difficulty with the hardship issue for both variance requests. He noted the proposal would be
7 an improvement to what currently exists.
8 Commissioner Franzese suggested the hardship was that the business was moved back from
9 the eye's view when traveling west on 37th Avenue and the pylon sign did not serve it's
10 function because of the overhead wires. She stated that the Commission wanted the business
11 to succeed and have it's best shot, but they were also trying to work within the codes which
12 had been established.
13 Mr. Sarna stated the ground signs would be surrounded by brick and shrubbery. They would
14 not be big and ugly. He noted that a 140 square foot ground sign would not appear big when
15 it is situated on the ground. He stated the proposed large sign would be similar to the sign at
16 the CITGO on County Road B2.
WCommissioner Thompson stated he was impressed with the appearance of the appearance of
18 the monument sign on County Road B2.
19 Commissioner Gondorchin stated he did not disagree with the intent of the proposal. He
20 would like to recommend approval but there is no proof of a hardship.
21 Mr. Sarna stated the hardship is that when traveling west on 37th Avenue, the station may not
22 be seen until the vehicle has already passed by.
23 Commissioner Gondorchin stated a variance would not be required to install a ground marker.
24 He stated he would like to recommend approval but personally could not.
25 Commissioner Horst noted that if a variance was granted for two ground signs, there was
26 nothing in the ordinance which would prevent the installation of another pylon sign in the
27 future.
28 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated City Staff has residential and commercial files which include the
29 minutes of any issues which are considered by the Council or Planning Commission. The
30 intent of no additional pylon sign would be apparent in the minutes.
31 Commissioner Franzese asked if Mr. Sarna had the right to two signs because the business has
32 frontage on two streets.
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33 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the ordinance is very clear that one ground sign is allowed for the
34 principal structure.
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1 Motion by Commissioner Makowske, seconded by Commissioner Horst, to recommend denial
2 of the sign variance to install two monuments signs on the property and the second variance
3 in regard to the size of the monument signs for Stop `N Go Service Station, 2400 - 37th
4 Avenue N.E., due to the lack of the ability to establish a hardship.
5 Voting on the motion: Commissioners Franzese, Gondorchin, Horst, and Makowske voted aye.
6 Commissioners Bergstrom and Thompson voted naye.
7 Motion carried.
8 Commissioner Franzese stated that she would like to change her vote to a naye.
9 VII. CONCEPT REVIEW.
10 1. Sideyard Setback Variance Request- Seviola Construction.
11 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported that City Staff has received a sideyard setback variance request for
12 the Smart Shop on 33rd and Stinson. There is currently an area on the site which is used to
13 store recyclables such as milk cartons. The owner would like to enclose this area. The
14 principle structure is currently located 12 feet from the property line and the addition would
15 be 6 feet from the property line. The addition would include a door and a roof and would
6 allow for the storage of materials which are quite unsightly and produce an unpleasant odor in
the summer.
18 Commissioner Franzese asked if the entire area would be enclosed.
19 Mr. Seviola, Seviola Construction, stated the area currently is partially enclosed and the
20 addition would result in complete enclosure with the inclusion of a roof. The area would be
21 used for storage of milk cartons and trash. An eight-foot door will be included so the trash
22 containers can be moved inside. The materials are currently being stored outside and have
23 been subject to a large amount of vandalism. The exterior of the addition will match the
24 existing structure and will remove an eyesore from the neighborhood.
25 Commissioner Horst confirmed that the existing structure is located within the sideyard
26 setback.
27 Ms. Moore-Sykes confirmed that the setback is 15 feet and the building is located 3 feet into
28 the setback.
29 Commissioner Makowske encouraged Mr. Seviola to be prepared to address the hardship
30 issue.
31 Mr. Seviola stated the hardship is the vandalism which occurs when this material is stored
�2 outdoors. This is a public safety issue.
33 Commissioner Gondorchin stated this appeared to be a good improvement based on the public
34 safety, public nuisance issue. He expressed his appreciation to Mr. Seviola.
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1 VIII. OTHER BUSINESS.
2 1. Comprehensive Plan Update Process.
3 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported she had received a call last week from Suzanne Rhees indicating
4 that they have received comment from the Metropolitan Council in regard to the
5 Comprehensive Plan Update. It appears that the Plan is agreeable with the exception of the
6 sanitary sewer portion. Staff is currently working to obtain the necessary information.
7 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported that Councilmember-elect Dennis Cavanaugh has requested that the
8 recommendations of WSB for improvements to the storm sewer system be included in the
9 Comprehensive Plan.
10 Chair Bergstrom questioned if the Council had approved all seven recommendations.
11 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated it is her understanding that the Council received the recommendations
12 and will be voting to approve.
13 Chair Bergstrom asked if BRW had forwarded an electronic base map of the City and if the
14 City had computer software capable of utilizing a base map.
Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she has not received the electronic base map on disk yet and
indicated that the City is planning to upgrade all the computers next year.
17 The Planning Commission recommended that as a component of upgrading the software and
18 hardware of the computers, the City include upgrading that would provide the ability to accept
19 electronic maps and the ability to deal with them at some level.
20 Commissioner Gondorchin stated this is an excellent proposal and that he is in favor, but
21 noted that the cost would have to be investigated.
22 2. Status Reports re: Task Force Groups..
23 Commissioner Gondorchin reported that the Parks Task Force is making progress. At the last
24 meeting, there was discussion of what sort of amenities are desired at Central Park and where
25 they will be located. These items were then drawn onto a map. BRW will bring a complete
26 map to the January Task Force meeting illustrating the decisions made.
27 Commissioner Makowske reported that at the December 2 Water Management Task Force
28 meeting, WSB presented the group with their recommendations to deal with the flood
29 problem. He noted that 57 complaints were received in regard to the July 1, 1997 flood
30 event. WSB determined 13 flood problem areas for the purpose of the study. WSB has
31 projected that to protect the City from a 100 year event utilizing the TP-40 standards will cost
32 approximately $5.7 million. These improvements would include increased storm sewer and/or
ponding areas and providing flood proofing. A suggested means of funding is to increase the
4�4 residential storm water utility fee from $3 per quarter to $34 per quarter to fund the
35 improvements over a 10-year period or an increase to $23 to fund the improvements over a
36 15-year period. The increase to commercial properties has not yet been determined.
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1 Commissioner Gondorchin asked if the City would be liable for damages if they agree to
2 provide the improvements.
3 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated WSB has stated that these improvements will not guarantee that all
4 properties will be protected in the future for any/all storm events. She noted that Mr.
5 Willenbring, WSB, has also suggested that a self-insurance program could be initiated.
6 Commissioner Gondorchin asked if the $5.7 million would include buy-out of the homes. He
7 also asked if a self-insurance plan would provide perpetual coverage.
8 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she believed the intent of the self-insurance,program would be to
9 provide perpetual coverage.
10 Commissioner Franzese noted a comprehensive article in the NORTHEASTER which had
11 discussed the increase in rainfall amounts since 1950.
12 IX. COMMENTS.
13 Commissioners Gondorchin and Franzese wished all a happy holiday season.
&14 Chair Bergstrom reminded Commissioners of the Planning Commission interviews December
17 at 6:30 P.M.
16 Ms. Moore-Sykes noted that Makowske was scheduled at 6:30 P.M., Franzese at 6:45 P.M.,
17 Bergstrom at 7:00 P.M., and Anthony Kaczor at 7:15 P.M.
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19 X. ADJOURNMENT.
20 Motion by Commissioner Franzese, seconded by Chair Bergstrom, to adjourn the meeting at
21 8:40 P.M.
22 Motion carried unanimously.
23 Respectfully submitted,
24 Lorri Kopischke
25 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
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