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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
0 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
3 JANUARY 20, 1998
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
5 The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Bergstrom at
6 7:00 P.M.
7 II. ROLL CALL.
8 Commissioners present: Chair Bergstrom; Commissioners Gondorchin, Horst, Kaczor,
9 Makowske, and Thompson.
10 Commissioners absent: Commissioner Delmonico.
11 Also present: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant.
12 III. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR, VICE-CHAIR.
13 Motion by Commissioner Gondorchin, seconded by Commissioner Horst, that this item be
14 postponed to later in the agenda and be considered under IX. Other Business.
15 Motion carried unanimously.
16
4 IV. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 20, 1998 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA.
Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Makowske, to approve the
19 Planning Commission Agenda for January 20, 1998 with the following change:
20 Under IX. Other Business, add: Appointment of Chair, Vice-Chair
21
22 Motion carried unanimously.
23 V. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 16, 1997 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
24 MINUTES.
25 Motion by Chair Bergstrom, seconded by Commissioner Horst, to approve the December 16,
26 1997 Planning Commission Meeting minutes as presented.
27
28 Motion carried unanimously.
29 VI. DESIGNATE PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE FOR JANUARY 27,
30 1998 COUNCIL MEETING.
31 Commissioner Gondorchin was appointed as the Planning Commission representative for the
32 Tuesday, January 27, 1998, City Council meeting.
33 VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
34 1. Side Yard Setback Variance - Seviola Construction.
Chair Bergstrom opened the public hearing at 7:04 P.M.
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1 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported that City Staff has received a request from Tony Farald, owner of the
2 Conoco gas and convenience store at 3259 Stinson Boulevard, for a six foot side yard variance in
3 order to put a roof and door on an enclosure that is attached to the principal structure.on the north
4 side to store recyclable items and milk crates. Currently, the area is walled in, similar to an
5 enclosure used for dumpsters.
6 Mr. John Seviola, of Seviola Construction Co., appeared before the Planning Commission at a
7 concept review in December and presented Mr. Farald's proposal for the gas station at 33rd and
8 Stinson. The current enclosure is already 6 feet into the side yard setback. Mr. Seviola reported
9 that they store used plastic milk cartons, recyclables and other miscellaneous items in the -
1-0 enclosure that-already exists on this side of the building. But because of many instances of
11 vandalism, they want to put a roof on it and install an 8 foot door. With these proposed changes,
12 the enclosure becomes part of the principal structure.
13 Once the structure is enclosed, it becomes part of the principal structure and the modification
14 requires the owner to obtain a six foot side yard variance. The enclosure is currently 6 feet into
15 the side yard and this current condition is what they are requesting a variance for. The structure
16 was constructed in 1962 and the City Zoning Ordinance was codified in 1976. Because of the
17 later changes in the Ordinance,the building was allowed to exist as a grandfathered in structure
4P until such time as it was removed or modified. The hardship for this variance is the change in the
Ordinance that'established side yard setbacks that are more restrictive than existed at the time the
20 building was constructed.
21 Mr. Farald hopes that this limited access, enclosed storage area will resolve the public health
22 issues that continually arose when items in the current enclosure were scattered all over the area
23 and neighborhood.
24 Commissioner Gondorchin questioned if the enclosure was built in 1962. He suggested that an
25 older structure had been demolished and the current enclosure was constructed in 1972 or 1974.
26 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the 1962 building permit was all she could find in regard to an enclosure
27 on the property.
28 Commissioner Makowske asked if the six foot variance request was in addition to the current six
29 foot non-conforming setback.
30 Ms. Moore-Sykes explained that the variance request was for the existing six feet which is
31 located in the side yard setback. The variance is required because once the structure is enclosed,
32 it becomes part of the principal structure.
John Seviola, Seviola Construction Co., displayed a site plan of the proposal. He explained Mr.
49 Farald would like to put a roof on the enclosure because of vandalism and the storage of garbage
35 and recyclables. Mr. Farald prides himself on a clean store and area.
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1 Commissioner Kaczor asked if the current dumpster would fit within the enclosure.
2 Mr. Seviola stated the dumpster would fit. He noted that if the dumpster would not fit, they will
3 obtain a smaller dumpster. The intent is that all garbage,recyclables, etc. will be enclosed.
4 Commissioner Makowske asked the dimensions of the lot.
5 Mr. Seviola stated the lot is 150 feet on the 33rd Avenue side and 100 feet on the Stinson
6 Boulevard side.
7 Chair Bergstrom closed the public hearing at 7:10 P.M.
8 Commissioner Makowske stated Staff did a good job of analyzing this proposal and the concept
9 review in December makes the determination easier. He suggested that if the variance request is
10 recommended for approval the hardship must be clearly defined. He noted that'a hardship is
11 generally based on the physical characteristics of a lot. In this case, the hardship is a legal non-
12 conforming structure which was built before the City Codes were in effect and also the concern,
13 of public health and safety with the garbage and the vandalism.
IR Motion by Commissioner Makowske, seconded by Chair Bergstrom, to recommend approval of
a side yard setback variance of 6 feet for the property located at 3259 Stinson Boulevard, City of
16 St. Anthony, based on the hardship that:
17 1. The current structure is a legal non-conforming structure which was in place when the
18 City's Zoning Ordinance was codified in 1976 and that the imposition of that City
19 Ordinance restricted the ability of this grandfathered structure to make any adequate
20 improvements for the purpose of public health and safety;
21 .2. It was indeed the City Ordinance that imposed the hardship; and
22 3. The property is unique in so far as the structure was already in place when the City
23 Ordinance went into effect.
24
25 Motion carried unanimously.
26
27 Chair Bergstrom-noted this request will be'considered by the City Council at their January 27,
28 1998 meeting.
29 2. Subdivision of Property:: Chazin.
30 Chair Bergstrom opened the public hearing at 7:15 P.M.
31 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported City Staff has received a request from Alan Chazin, Alan Chazin
Homes, Inc., buyer of the property located at 3301 Stinson Boulevard to subdivide and replat this
property. This site was formerly the Clark gas station site. Mr. Chazin is proposing to construct
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1 four owner-occupied townhomes on this site. The property is currently zoned R-3, which is a
2 district zoned to allow for the construction of townhomes.
3 The proposed project meets the area, lot size and setback requirements of the City Ordinance for
4 this zoning district. There exists a 20 foot utility easement on the east side of the property, which
5 Mr. Chazin is aware of and has so noted that easement on the preliminary plats. These
6 preliminary plats, as well as the title commitment have been submitted to the City Attorney for
7 his review.
8 Since this project meets all the requirements of the City's Zoning Ordinance,for this zoning
9 district, it appears to be a project well suited to the area. Staff has not received any calls or
10 letters from the surrounding area regarding this project. In discussing drainage issues with Staff,
11 Mr. Chazin indicated that he will grade the site so that most of the storm water is retained on site
12 or drained away in such a manner as to prevent any impact on neighboring properties.
13 Ms. Moore-Sykes noted a letter received from City Attorney Soth dated January 19, 1998, which
14 indicates that for the most part the proposal meets his satisfaction in regard to the legal aspects.
15 Commissioner Gondorchin questioned points 5. Lot Coverage and 8. Easements c., of the City
0 Attorney's letter.
17 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she had spoken with Mr. Chazin when the site plan was reviewed in
18 regard to the maximum lot coverage of 50%and he indicated he would make sure that the
19 proposal was well within the 50% lot coverage allowed. At the time of submission to the City
20 Attorney there was no indication of the square footage. Ms. Moore-Sykes reported she had
21 spoken with Mr. John Baker, Architect, today and he had indicated that he would provide further
22 information in regard to this issue.
23 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that in regard to the easements of record for public roads over the west
24 33 feet(Stinson Boulevard) and the south 33 feet(33rd Avenue NE), City Attorney Soth had no
25 further comments. She noted there may be a problem with snow removal. If landscaping is
26 installed on these easements it may be damaged during snow removal and also if the utilities in
27 the street easements needed to be accessed.
28 Commissioner Gondorchin questioned the City's liability for these damages.
29 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the City would not be liable for the damages. The owner would be
30 advised not to install landscaping in these areas.
31 John Baker, Architect, displayed a site plan of the proposal. He noted the total square footage of
the lot is 16,500 square feet. The proposal includes 8,246 of hard cover including all impervious
surfaces, which is less than 50%. In regard to the 33 foot easement, Mr. Baker noted that
34 according to survey, this easement is from the center line on 33rd Avenue and Stinson
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1 Boulevard. The existing curb and landscaping is contiguous with every property on this block.
2 Currently, the easement is lawn. The only proposed landscaping in this area is lawn and the only
3 paving is curb cuts.
4 Commissioner Gondorchin questioned the access in the rear of the townhomes. He asked if a car
5 left out of the garage would impede anyone else from driving through. He questioned the access
6 for emergency vehicles.
7 Mr. Baker stated there was enough room to park a car tightly against the garage and still move a
8 vehicle through. The intent is that the residents will park in the garage and additional parking
9 will be on the street. The area is tight but is no different than a public alley.
10 Commissioner Gondorchin again questioned if there would be access for emergency vehicles.
11 Mr. Baker stated the dimension was 25 feet.
12 Chair Bergstrom stated there was emergency access from the front of the building. He did not
13 consider it imperative that emergency vehicles be able to access the rear of the building.
Mr. Baker explained that the intent was to not have a lot of garages and curb cuts along 33rd
4P5 Avenue. The rear access does work functionally but it is possible to have a less than desirable
16 situation if someone were to act irresponsibly.
17 Commissioner Gondorchin asked if there was a requirement of more than one exit for vehicles
18 for a development such as this one.
19 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she was not aware of such a requirement but she then commenced a
20 search of the City Codes.
21 Mr. Baker noted that a copy of the site plan had been delivered to all properties within 300 feet
22 of the proposal.
23 Chair Bergstrom commended Mr. Baker for putting together an attractive development on this
24 property which has been out of use for some time without encroaching on the setbacks.
25 Tony Pajerski, 3312 Roosevelt Court, stated this development is directly in back of his house.
26 He asked if this plan included the empty lot adjacent to the property on the east and if it included
27 any of the present buildings to the north.
28 Mr. Baker stated there is a 20 foot easement on the east side of the lot. He stated there are
0 currently no buildings on the lot at this time.
30 Mr. Pajerski asked where the parking would occur.
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1 Mr. Baker explained that each townhome will include a double car garage which is tucked
2 underneath and is entered from behind the building. The site also includes four guest parking
3 spaces and additional parking is provided on the street.
4 Mr. Pajerski questioned the height of the townhomes.
5 Mr. Baker stated the townhomes are within the maximum height requirement of 30 feet.
6 Resident, asked how many bedrooms the townhomes included and what the price would be.
7 Mr. Baker stated the townhomes would have two bedrooms and a den.
8 Bill Oelkers, Edina Realty, stated the price of the townhomes will be $175,000. This will
9 include the appliances and the landscaping. The exterior will be mostly brick.
10 A resident asked if the gas tanks underneath the property had been removed.
11 Mr. Oelkers stated the gas tanks had been removed and that removal was part of the City's
12 requirements.
4 Mr. Baker reported that the owner of the property., Duane Fisher, has stated that the tanks have
14 been removed.
15 Ms. Moore-Sykes noted that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will be testing the soil on
16 the site.
17 Mr. Pajerski stated he was having difficulty visualizing the proposal as compared to the current
18 condition. He asked if the 30 foot lot to the east of the property would be included in this
19 development.
20 Chair Bergstrom noted this was discussed at the concept review. Mr. Chazin did attempt to
21 purchase the 30 foot lot and the owner was not willing to sell.
22 Commissioner Gondorchin asked if these were truly two-car garages.
23 Mr. Baker stated they are two-car garages with a 16 foot overhead door.
24 Chair Bergstrom closed the public hearing at 7:39 P.M.
25 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she was unable to find any City Code requirements of more than one
40 access for this type of development.
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1 Commissioner Gondorchin stated the reason he questioned the requirement was in relation to
2 potential conflict between the residents who will parking and driving behind the building.
3 Beyond that, he believed this would be a handsome addition to the area.
4 Motion by Commissioner Gondorchin, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, to recommend
5 approval of the subdivision of property located at 3301 Stinson Boulevard per the reasons
6 detailed in the City Staff recommendations as follows:
7 1. It meets all the requirements of the City's Zoning Ordinance;
8 2. The project is well suited for the area; and
9 3. That this takes into consideration those points detailed in the City Attorney's letter dated
10 January 19, 1998; and,
11 Conditioned on:
12 1. Confirmation that the lot coverage issue is satisfied.
13
14 Motion carried unanimously.
Chair Bergstrom noted this request will be considered by the City Council at their January 27,
1998 meeting.
17 3. Conditional Use Permit- Autumn Woods.
18 Chair Bergstrom opened the public hearing at 7:40 P.M.
19 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported City Staff has received a request from Rose Fitzjerrells, Manager of
20 Autumn Woods of St. Anthony for a Conditional Use Permit to provide an on-site beauty salon
21 for resident use. The management group'of Autumn Woods is proposing to convert a whirlpool
22 room into a one-station beauty salon for the sole use of the residents.
23 Section 1630.03, ( c) of the City Ordinance states that within an R-4 Zoning District, a service or
24 convenience type businesses, including beauty shops which exists in and catering to the residents
25 of an apartment or condominium building or complex, which does not exceed 1,000 square feet
26 in size and provided there is no advertising or signing on the exterior of the building or in any
27 yard. Minnesota statutes and City Ordinances require that the proposed conditional use is one
28 that is specifically listed for the zoning district in which it is to be located; that the proposed
29 conditional use will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of persons residing
30 or working in the area or injurious to property values or improvements in the vicinity; and that
31 the proposed use is necessary or desirable at the above location.
Based on the information provided to Staff by the applicant, the proposed use meets State and
City requirements.
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1 Commissioner Makowske stated that he would abstain from discussion of this issue as he had
2 engaged in business with Autumn Woods while under previous employment and his family
3currently engages in business with Autumn Woods.
4 Rose Fitzjerrells, Manager of Autumn Woods of St. Anthony, stated there are three buildings on
5 the site and one building is strictly for senior citizens. The seniors are between 80 and 90 years
6 old and Autumn Woods tries to provide as many services as possible for the independent-living
7 seniors. The senior building has a room with a hot tub which most of the seniors did not use and
8 is in need of repair. Ms. Fitzjerrells stated she would like to remove the hot tub and use that
9 room as a beauty salon. There will be no advertising or signs. The service will be provided
10 strictly to the residents-and will be by appointment only on select days.
11 Commissioner Gondorchin asked if any concerns had been expressed by the residents who did
12 use the hot tub.
13 Ms. Fitzjerrells stated she had sent out a survey and all of the residents want and are waiting for
14 the beauty salon service.
15 Commissioner Horst noted there is a.similar facility at Chandler Place which is strictly for
0 residential use, so there is precedence.
17 Chair Bergstrom closed the public hearing at 7:45 P.M.
18 Chair Bergstrom stated this is a straight forward and innocuous request.
19 Motion by Chair Bergstrom, seconded by Commissioner Gondorchin, to recommend approval of
20 a Conditional Use Permit for a one-station beauty salon to be housed inside Autumn Woods
21 subject to the following:
22 1. No exterior signage regarding the facility;
23 2. No advertising; and
24 3. The service be available only to residents of Autumn Woods.
25 Vote on the motion: Bergstrom, Gondorchin, Horst, Kaczor, and Thompson voted aye. Makowske
26 abstained.
27 Motion carried.
28 Commissioner Bergstrom noted this request will be considered by the City Council at their
29 January 27, 1998 meeting.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS.
31 1. Joint Meeting with City Council -- March 4, 1998, 5:45 P.M.
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1 Chair Bergstrom stated he hoped that all Commissioners would be able to attend this meeting.
2 He would like to see discussion at this meeting of subjects such as; where the Council sees things
3 going; decisions which have been made in the past two years; and if there is a collective change
4 of emphasis for the Planning Commission. Bergstrom encouraged Commissioners to bring
5 issues they would like to see discussed at the Joint meeting to the next Planning Commission
6 meeting so they may be compiled and submitted to the Council. Bergstrom asked Ms. Moore-
7 Sykes to ask the Council to compile a similar list for the Planning Commission.
8
9 IX. OTHER BUSINESS.
10 Nominations Chair, Vice-Chair.
11 -Chair Bergstrom declared nominations for 1998 Planning Commission Chair open.
12 Motion by Commissioner Gondorchin, seconded by Commissioner Horst, to nominate Doug
13 Bergstrom as Planning Commission Chair for 1998.
14 Chair Bergstrom again called for nominations. No additional nominations were made.
15 Motion by Commissioner Horst, seconded by Commissioner Makowske,to close the
16 nominations for Planning Commission Chair 1998.
qMotion carried unanimously.
18 Voting on the nomination of Commissioner Bergstrom as Chair: Gondorchin, Horst, Kaczor, Makowske
19 and Thompson voted aye. Bergstrom abstained.
20 Motion carried.
21 Chair Bergstrom declared nominations for 1998 Planning Commission Vice-Chair open.
22 Motion by Chair Bergstrom, seconded by Commissioner Gondorchin, to nominate Chris
23 Makowske as Planning Commission Vice-Chair for 1998.
24 Chair Bergstrom again called for nominations. No additional nominations were made.
25 Motion by Chair Bergstrom, seconded by Commissioner Gondorchin to close the nominations
26 for Planning Commission Vice-Chair for 1998.
27 Motion carried unanimously.
28 Voting on the nomination of Commissioner Makowske as Vice-Chair: Bergstrom, Gondorchin, Horst,
40 Kaczor, and Thompson voted aye. Commissioner Makowske abstained.
30 Motion carried.
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1
2 Chair Bergstrom welcomed Anthony Kaczor to the Planning Commission. He thanked former
3 Commissioner Rosemary Franzese for fifteen years of service and extended her his best wishes.
4 He encouraged any member of the Commissioner who had not yet called her to do so.
5
6 1. Comprehensive Plan Update Process.
7 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported she had spoke with Suzanne Rhees, BRW Inc., this afternoon and
8 there are two issues outstanding in regard to the Comprehensive Plan Update. The Metropolitan
9 Council provides projected numbers, re: population, employment, housing, etc..and-the City can
10 accept this--projection or they can develop their own and submit them as part of the
11 Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Moore-Sykes noted the employment projection numbers provided by
12 the Metropolitan Council are relatively high and would be difficult for the City of St. Anthony to
13 achieve. Ms. Rhees agrees with this.
14 The second issue is the Waste Water Flowage Levels. Ms. Moore-Sykes noted she had also
15 received a voice mail message from the Metropolitan Council asking when the formally
16 approved Comprehensive Plan will be submitted. This will be submitted in the last part of
17 February or early part of March.
qtChair Bergstrom asked if the City could submit lower employment projections with justification.
19 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated this was an option.
20 Chair Bergstrom asked if the City could use the numbers projected by the Metropolitan Council.
21 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the City would have to project increased Waste Water Flows and
22 determine how they would deal with that issue.
23 Chair Bergstrom asked if that would require capital improvements to the sanitary sewer
24 infrastructure.
25 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated this issue is currently addressed during the street reconstruction process.
26 The projected flows seem to be within acceptable levels except during a heavy rain when there is
27 a problem of infiltration of storm water into the sanitary sewer. She noted the City is also
28 addressing this problem with a Sump Pump Ordinance which will be considered for a 2nd
29 reading by the City Council at their next meeting.
30 Chair Bergstrom asked if there would be a penalty if the projected levels were not reached.
Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she did not believe there would be a penalty.
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1 Commissioner Gondorchin asked if the inability to meet the projections would affect the City of
2 St. Anthony's ability to get funding for road construction, transportation or utilities.
3 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated it may affect funding for transportation at some point in the future if the
4 Metropolitan Council does not believe that St. Anthony is trying to keep a large number of the
5 people who live in the City employed here. Currently funds are made available based on the
6 Livable Communities Act and as long as the City continues to voluntarily participate in that
7 program and meet the benchmarks there should not be a problem. She stated this would not
8 impact municipal state aid for roads.
.9 Ms. Moore=Sykes stated she will be meeting with Ms. Rhees to work out the details.
10 2. Status Reports re: Task Forces.
11 Commissioner Gondorchin apologized that he had been unable to attend the recent Parks Task
12 Force meeting.
13 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported that Peter Willenbring of WSB had attended the Parks Task Force
14 meeting to describe the impact to the parks if the City adopts the WSB's Storm Water
15 recommendations. Mr. Willenbring explained that one of the suggested recommendations is to
lower Silver Point Park by ten feet. He noted that the water will recede within 24 to 36 hours
even after a heavy 100-year event. The proposed infrastructure under the recession would help
18 the water of a normal storm drain faster from the fields than it currently drains. Mr. Willenbring
19 also explained the possibility for the northeast corner of Central Park of lowering it a bit,
20 installing a berm, and planting semi-aquatic native plants. BRW displayed an example of a
21 possible trail system.
22 Commissioner Kaczor noted that the City pays a large amount of taxes into the Hennepin and
23 Ramsey County Park System and asked if any of that money is returned to the City of St.
24 Anthony for the parks.
25 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she could research this issue. She noted other cities are currently trying
26 to obtain funding for parks via the Government Legacy Bonding Bill. She reported that she has
27 attended Parks & Recreation Association meetings where granting possibilities were discussed.
28 Commissioner Makowske reported his attendance at the recent Storm Water Task Force meeting.
29 That was the last meeting until May 15, 1998. At that meeting the WSB recommendations were
30 discussed. These recommendations include the purchase of up to five homes, enactment of a
31 flood proofing program (of which the resident pays 35% and the City pays 65%), and an increase
32 in the Storm Water Utility Fee to $13 per quarter. Makowske noted this will be the highest
33 Utility Fee in the metropolitan area.
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1 Makowske reported a meeting was held last Thursday with Senator Marty, a representative of
2 Senator Bruce Vento's office, Mary Jo McGuire and Mark Stenglein. H he stated he was unable
3 to attend that meeting.
4 Makowske noted WSB's recommendations also include the construction of storm drainage
5 improvements at a cost of$5.7 million. This should equip most homes to be resistant to a 100
6 year event. Makowske noted that the July 1, 1997 event surpassed a 100-year event so this
7 would not be a guarantee but should adequately protect the residents.
8 X. COMMENTS.
9- Commissioner Gondorchin welcomed Anthony Kaczor to the Planning Commission.
10 Commissioner Kaczor reported that at the January 13, 1998 City Council meeting, the Council
11 presented Rosemary Franzese with a plaque of appreciation for her services. At that same
12 meeting, Mr. Sarna presented his sign proposal. Kaczor suggested the St. Anthony Sign
13 Ordinance might be looked at because Mr. Sarna had some nice looking signs. The Council also
14 discussed videotaping the Council meetings. Kaczor asked if the Planning Commission
15 meetings should also be videotaped.
Ms. Moore-Sykes reported the City of St. Anthony now has the capability to broadcast Council
7 meetings. The two Council meetings in February will be videotaped and analyzed. The Council
18 expects to live broadcast the first meeting in March. She did not know of or when Planning
19 Commission meetings would be broadcast.
20 Commissioner Makowske welcomed Anthony Kaczor to the Planning Commission. He
21 expressed appreciation to Rosemary Franzese and noted she had been very helpful to him.
22 Makowske reported the Salo, Finland Band will be visiting the City of St. Anthony in April and
23 a joint concert will be held at City Hall on April 24.
24 Commissioner Thompson commended Rosemary Franzese for her fifteen years of service. He
25 stated she was a great thinker who always brought out issues for discussion. Thompson reported
26 he had a Christmas decoration stolen from his front yard.
27 Chair Bergstrom reported he had set up an informal meeting with Public Works Director Jay
28 Hartman at the Stonehouse on Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 5:00 P.M. He invited anyone
29 interested to attend.
30
31 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
32 Motion by Commissioner Gondorchin, seconded by Commissioner Makowske, to adjourn the
33 meeting at 8:32 P.M.
Motion carried unanimously.
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2 Lorri Kopischke
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