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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
3 MAY 19, 1998
4 I. CALL TO ORDERIPLEDGE 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, and
9 Thompson.
10 Commissioners absent: Commissioner Delmonico and Makowske.
11 Also present: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant.
12 III. APPROVAL OF MAY 19, 1998 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA.
13 Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Kaczor, to approve the
14 Planning Commission Agenda for May 19, 1998 as presented.
15 Motion carried unanimously.
IV. APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 21, 1998 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES.
18 Motion by Commissioner Horst, seconded by Chair Bergstrom,to approve the April 21, 1998
19 Planning Commission Meeting minutes as presented.
20 Motion carried unanimously.
21 V. DESIGNATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CITY
22 COUNCIL.
23 Commissioner Kaczor was appointed as the Planning Commission representative for the
24 Tuesday, May 26, 1998,City Council meeting.
25 VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
26 A. 98-07 Malenick- Sideyard Variance Request for 3613 Edward Street NE, John Malenick,
27 Buyer.
28 Chair Bergstrom opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m.
29 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported that Mr. and Mrs. John Malenick.recently purchased 3613 Edward
30 Street NE from John and Liesha Ingdahl. Mr. and Mrs. Ingdahl had come before the Planning
31 Commission on May 20, 1997 and requested a lot width variance for this parcel so they could
32 build a home. The recommendation to approve the lot width variance was submitted to the City
Council and was granted at a subsequent meeting. Apparently, Mr. and Mrs. Ingdahl have
decided not to build and put the lot up for sale.
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1 Mr. Malenick submitted an application for a variance of 11/2 feet to the north sideyard in order
2 to be able to construct his home. The house he proposes to build is 46.5 feet wide and has a 5-
3 foot sideyard on the south and 8.5 on the north side of the lot. The total square footage of
4 imperious surfaces is 3,806.5, including the proposed driveway and lot coverage is 23.9%. The
5 lot coverage is within the 35% lot coverage restriction as stipulated by City Ordinance.
6 Minnesota Statutes and City Ordinances require that several conditions must be satisfied for
7 approval of this variance request. As such, no variance will be granted unless the evidence
8 presented discloses that strict enforcement of the Ordinance would cause undue hardship because
9 the property cannot be-put to a reasonable use without the variance. This parcel is only 60 feet
10 wide, as are many of the lots in this area; several of the homes were built between 1930 and
11 1969, before insulation and R-values were possibly considerations in the construction of these
12 homes; and the area is zoned R-1. Keeping this lot vacant would not be a reasonable use, nor its
13 greatest or best use.
14 The circumstances causing the hardship must also not be created by the owner. As reported by
15 Staff during the May 20, 1997 public hearing for the lot width variance for this parcel, this lot
16 was platted before the City's Zoning Ordinance was adopted, therefore this hardship was not
17 created by the current owner.
0 The variance, if granted, also.will not alter the essential characteristic of this residential
19 neighborhood because Mr. Malenick plans to build a home in which he and his family plan to
20 occupy. This fact also proves that economic considerations are not a basis for this sideyard
21 variance request.
22 Chair Bergstrom questioned the general positioning of the proposed house on the lot. He noted
23 the City Ordinance that requires that the house have a frontyard depth equal to the greater of 30
24 feet or a distance equal to the average of the two adjacent lots. He questioned if the intent of this
25 requirement was that the houses be lined up along the street.
26 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated her interpretation of the Ordinance is that it is a minimum requirement
27 for the frontyard setback.
28 Mr. Malenick stated that if the house was closer to the street there would not be access to the
29 backyard to repair power lines or a major tree that is blown down.
30 Ms. Malenick stated that if the house were moved closer to the street the large trees in the
31 frontyard would have to be removed.
32 Chair Bergstrom noted that the area where the home is proposed to be built is low and expressed
concern of saturated soil conditions.
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1 Mr. Malenick stated he has been watching that area of land and even in the worst of times there
2 has not been standing water. He noted the basement will not be dug down and will meet the
3 grade in that area.
4 Ms. Moore-Sykes reiterated that as long as the building does not encroach on the rearyard
5 setback, she believed this placement was allowed by City Ordinance.
6 Chair Bergstrom stated that he had spoken with a neighbor, Mr. Earnster, who was unable to
7 attend the meeting this evening. He had expressed that he would prefer the house to be located
8 so that it lines up with the adjacent houses for aesthetic purposes and because of the placement of
9 his garage and sight lines.
10 Mr. Malenick stated that he thought Mr. Earnster would feel squeezed if the house was located
11 further forward on the lot.
12 Commissioner Kaczor acknowledged the large pretty tree in the front yard and stated he would
13 hate to see the tree being torn down because the City wants the house moved forward on the lot.
14 The proposed location of the house also allows for a nice placement of the driveway.
Mr. Fred Lawless, 3609 Edward Street, asked if it was okay if he would plant spruce trees along
01 the property lines between the two homes. He stated the placement of the house had surprised
17 him as he thought the house would be located further forward on the lot.
18 Mr. Malenick stated he believed that placement of the house further forward on the lot would be
19 squeezed and make all the houses feel sandwiched.
20 Ms. Sally Hedman, also of 3609 Edward Street, asked if there were any legal ramifications of
21 this request that would affect the resale of her home.
22 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated there were none that she was aware of.
23 Ms. Hedman questioned the normal sideyard setback requirement.
24 Chair Bergstrom stated the required sideyard setback is 15 feet. This request is to reduce that
25 setback to 13.5 feet.
26 Mr. Lawless stated he did not believe that 1.5 feet would make a difference.
27 Chair Bergstrom closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m.
Commissioner Horst stated he would prefer to see the house located in line with the others on the
40 street. His interpretation of the spirit of the ordinance was to keep the houses lined up. He stated
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1 that he did not know of any other houses this far back on a lot and that this placement was
2 abnormal.
3 Commissioner Kaczor stated he has seen a case where the house is located in the middle of a lot.
4 He agreed with keeping the houses lined up but also questioned why a house would be squeezed
5 in.
6 Commissioner Horst stated there are some unusual cases but they generally occur with existing
7 homes. This is new construction and the City has an opportunity to place the house in the way it
8 will eventually like the community to look. He expressed concern with setting a precedence.
9 Mr. Malenick stated he has seen houses placed this far from the frontyard setback but they are
10 generally located on corner lots.
11 Commissioner Bergstrom stated that other homes placed this far back were built before the City
12 Codes were in place.
13 Commissioner Horst noted that this subject was not part of the variance before the Commission
14 this evening but asked Mr. Malenick if he would take the concerns expressed into consideration
18 when building this home.
16 Motion by Chair Bergstrom, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, to recommend approval of a
17 variance of 1.5 feet to the north sideyard for the property located at 3613 Edward Street, Mr. and
18 Mrs. John Malenick,to allow construction of their home based on the following hardships:
19 1. The size of the lot which the City has recently allowed to be a buildable lot;
20 2. Economic considerations are not a basis for this request;
21 3. The hardship is caused by the City Ordinance whereby the City approving the lot width
22 allowed this to be a buildable lot.
23 Motion carried unanimously.
24 Chair Bergstrom requested that Staff determine the intent of the frontyard setback requirement as
25 it is not clear. He stated his interpretation of the Ordinance was that the setback is required to be
26 equal to the stated amounts and it is not merely a minimum requirement. Bergstrom noted this
27 request will be considered by the City Council at their May 26, 1998 meeting. He also asked the
28 applicant to investigate the option of moving the house forward on the lot and suggested that he
29 be in contact with Staff before starting construction. Bergstrom generally applauded the
30 applicant for building a nice home on this lot.
31
B. 98-05 David G. Newgaard - Lot Width Variance Request, 3123 Silver Lake Road.
Ms. Moore-Sykes reported.that David G.Newgaard submitted a lot width variance application
34 for the vacant lot at 3123 Silver Lake Road. Mr. Newgaard reported to Staff that his mother,
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1 who resided at 3127 Silver Lake Road, split her lot years ago, which created 3123 Silver Lake
2 Road. He inherited these two properties and is interested in selling 3123 Silver Lake Road. The
3 lot, which is zoned residential, is 66 feet wide, rather than the required 75 feet wide, and is not
4 currently a buildable lot.
5 Minnesota Statutes and City Ordinances require that several conditions must be satisfied for
6 approval of a variance request. No variance can be granted unless evidence is presented that
7 strict enforcement of the Ordinance will cause undue hardship; that the circumstances causing the
8 hardship were not created by the owner;that the property cannot be put to reasonable use without
9 the variance; that if the variance is granted, it will not change the essential character of the area;
10 and economic considerations alone are not the basis on the hardship.
11 As shown by the plat map, several residential properties along Silver Lake Road are less than the
12 required 75 feet. The owners of those properties have either obtained a lot width variance or are
13 grandfathered in. In order for the vacant lot on 3123 Silver Lake Road to be buildable, which
14 would be a reasonable use in this residential district, it will require a lot width variance and the
15 granting of this variance request will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood.
While it is true that the owners are requesting this lot width variance because the lot will be more
saleable with a variance, economic considerations are not the only reason for their variance
18 request.
19 Mr. Newgaard stated the lot has always been split. His mother had the county join the lots
20 together on the same tax statement. When she passed away, Mr.Newgaard stated he had the lots
21 split into separate tax parcels.
22 Commissioner Gondorchin asked if the property at 3127 Silver Lake Road is currently rented.
23 Mr. Newgaard stated that his stepdaughter currently occupies that property.
24 Commissioner Gondorchin noted that the property at 3127 Silver Lake Road has a gravel
25 driveway and asked if a condition could be attached to this approval that would require the
26 driveway to be paved.
27 Chair Bergstrom stated he did not believe that type of condition could be attached to this
28 approval.
29 Commissioner Kaczor questioned what the Planning Commission foresaw for this area of the
30 City. He noted that this area has four small lots which could eventually be combined and split
into three standard lots.
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1 Chair Bergstrom stated there is no master plan for this area. A developer could buy all four lots
2 and request to replat them to three lots but that could not be a requirement of this request as it
3 would place an economic hardship on the owner.
4 Motion by Commissioner Horst, seconded by Chair Bergstrom to recommend approval of the lot
5 width variance from 75 feet to 66 feet wide, for 3123 Silver Lake Road, David G. Newgaard
6 based on the following hardships:
7 1. Strict enforcement would cause undue hardship as this lot is the same size as all the other
8 lots up and down the street;
9 2. The hardship is due to the way the area was platted not because of the Mr.Newgaard's
10 design;
11 3. This is a reasonable use in this residential district and without the variance the lot will
12 remain vacant;
13 4. Granting of the variance is keeping in the spirit of redevelopment in the City of St.
14 Anthony;
15 5. The hardship was created by the City Ordinance.
16 The motion carried unanimously.
10 VII. OTHER BUSINESS.
18 A. Krause/Anderson- Robodyne Conditional Use.
19 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported that Mr. Alvit6, owner of Robodyne, is present this evening to discuss
20 his proposed use of the Town& Country building. Approximately one month ago, members of
21 the Planning Commission and City Council toured Robodyne.
22 Upon consultation with the City Attorney, Ms. Moore-Sykes has stated that there are three
23 alternatives for this proposal. The proposed use could be considered an approved use, a
24 conditional use, or the request could be denied. City Attorney advised that if the City is
25 interested in allowing Mr. Alvitd and Robodyne to locate at the Town and Country it should be
26 handled as a conditional use.
27 Mr. Alvit6 thanked the Commission for allowing him to express his continued interest in the
28 Town& Country building. He stated his company has grown by 800% since 1983 and there is
'29 no more space available to expand in his current location. He has a strong interest in locating in
30 the Town& Country building as it is less than one mile from his current location and also has an
31 interest in purchasing additional property in that area in 3-5 years to create a technological
32 corridor. The equipment his company produces is sold overseas and his company is one of very
33 few that can compete with Japanese and European countries in production of parts for electrical
34 equipment. He asked that the Commission consider a conditional use permit for Robodyne so
that he can remain in the City of St. Anthony and the State of Minnesota.
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1 Chair Bergstrom noted that at the last Commission meeting there was concern of obtaining the
2 opinion of the City Attorney and the Planning Commission and the City Council have concern
3 about allowing a non-retail use into a retail area. Bergstrom noted that there are a lot of vacant
4 buildings in the industrial park of St. Anthony. He stated that personally, he would feel more
5 comfortable about considering the Town& Country site if he knew that none of those vacant
6 properties would be viable for Robodyne in terms of space or economics.
7 Mr. Alvitd stated he has looked at 100-150 buildings in the past year and a half. In all of the
8 buildings he has seen the space available is either too expensive or not applicable. He noted one
9 building in the industrial-park which is next to the cemetery. That building is twice as expensive
10 as the Town& Country and is on a purchase basis. The building to the east of his current
11 location has space available but it is too small and not applicable. In regard to the T.K. Grey
12 building to the west, the owner will limit the lease to three years and is then amicable to a
13 purchase but he is asking $1.6 million for the building and the building is not in good condition.
14 Mr. Alvitd stated he has looked at buildings in Minneapolis, St. Paul and other locations. He has
15 received two offers from Wisconsin, one from the City of Hudson and one from the City of
16 Roberts, for the donation of land and an overall cost of 30%to relocate in those cities. He stated
17 he would prefer to stay in the City of St. Anthony for retention of his employees which he has
trained extensively. He believes his most important assets are his employees and he does not
0 want to lose them and wants to disrupt their lives in the least amount possible.
20 Mr. Alvitd stated it is his opinion that the Town& Country building is the right height and is
21 built sound. The amount of cement in the flooring is significant and contains 18 inch plastic pipe
22 which houses the electrical wires so they do not have to come down from the ceilings. This is
23 very valuable to his type of business. He noted the building needs a new roof and some tile
24 replaced but could serve his company for many years to come.
25 Chair Bergstrom asked if there was anything the City could do to help Robodyne continue to be
26 located in the industrial park.
27 Mr. Alvitd stated he would be willing to entertain any ideas that the City had. He noted he and
28 the City Manager had met earlier today with a representative of the Department of Trade and
29 Economic Development and the State would also like to see Robodyne remain in Minnesota.
30 Chair Bergstrom noted there are TIF Districts elsewhere in the City and it was his understanding
31 that some of that money may be available for use in other areas. He suggested that it may be in
32 the best interest of the City to utilize a portion of those funds to demolish a building in the
33 industrial park and help Robodyne to locate there.
i4 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she would check with the City Manager to see if this was possible.
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1 Chair Bergstrom stated that everyone in the City of St. Anthony would like Robodyne to stay in
2 the community. The City Council and the Planning Commission would prefer Robodyne to
3 locate in the industrial park because this is the type of business that area is designed for. He
4 stated that if there were some way the City could help make this possible he would prefer to
5 explore that option.
6 Mr. Alvitd stated he would like to discuss the opportunity. He stated he would need a building of
7 at least 20,000 square feet. He noted the T.K. Grey building is 37,000 square feet but has
8 structural problems. His goal is to remain in the City of St. Anthony and move the least distance
9 possible.
10 Commissioner Gondorchin asked Mr. Alvitd if he planned to purchase the Town& Country
11 building. He stated that he had no problem with mixing industrial and retail business but
12 expressed concern that Robodyne may locate in the Town& Country building and in 3-5 years
13 the building may be slated to be demolished.
14 Mr. Alvitd explained that the Town & Country building is one big cavern with nothing in it. It
15 will require approximately $72,000 to setup and refurbish the building. Part of the agreement
16 with Krause Anderson is to allow the space to be leased for a period of 5 years to allow for
modifications. Within 5 years, he will have the right to purchase the building and a portion of
41 the lease will be applied as a down payment.
19 The Commission directed Ms. Moore-Sykes to discuss the possible use of TIF funds with the
20 City Manager and Mr. Alvitd to contact Ms. Moore-Sykes tomorrow.
21
22 B. Status of Comprehensive Plan Update.
23 1. Water Conservation Plan.
24 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported the Rice Creek Watershed District has approved the City's Water
25 Conservation Plan.
26 2. Storm Water and Soil Erosion Plan.
27 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported the Metropolitan Council is requiring the City to pass a Storm Water
28 and Soil Erosion Ordinance. The City has agreed to pass such an Ordinance and the City
29 Manager is working on a draft of this Ordinance with Todd Hubmer of WSB.
30 Chair Bergstrom asked if the Planning Commission would be involved with the language of the
31 Storm Water and Soil Erosion Ordinance.
32 Ms. Moore-Sykes explained that the Planning Commission will be involved with the Ordinance.
33 If there are no other problems, the Comprehensive Plan Update will be approved within 60 days.
Commissioner Gondorchin asked if the Ordinance will restrict a homeowner as to the amount of
46 driveway allowed.
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1 Ms. Moore-Sykes explained that the Ordinance will try to prevent contaminants and pollutants
2 from entering the wetlands. Being too restrictive is not feasible. The City's stance is that it is
3 better to educate residents to do what they can to keep water on site, keep water out of the lakes,
4 and provide adequate ponding in redevelopments.
5 C. Task Force Reports.
6 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported that the Storm-Water Task Force has disbanded. There is a signed
7 purchase agreement for the Lockrem proerty in the amount of$133,000 plus all associated
8 closing costs. The City has $150,000 from the State of Minnesota available for this purchase. -'
9 The City has also been awarded a$2 million matching grant from the State of Minnesota. The
10 increase in the Storm Water Utility Fee will generate the City funds to match this grant. There
11 also is the potential of$700,000 in funding from FEMA.
12 Chair Bergstrom asked if other funding sources were being pursued.
13 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated these were the only sources she was aware of at the present time. The
14 City can apply for funding again in the future if it is necessary.
15 Commissioner Gondorchin reported that the Parks Task Force has disbanded with the
establishment of a Parks Commission and an implementation plan. Gondorchin stated it is
important to look at Emerald and Silver Point Parks. He believed that Emerald Park has the most
18 potential for redevelopment. Also the fence and backstop in that park are a public safety hazard.
19 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she believed that Emerald and Silver Point Parks would be the first
20 parks addressed due to the funds being available and the storm water retention issues. She noted
21 an Ice Cream Social for the parks will be held at City Hall on June 2, 1998 at 6:00 p.m., to make
22 people more aware of the parks and to generate fund-raising activities for the parks.
23 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated there is a draft Ordinance in regard to the Park Commission. It is
24 proposed that the Commission will consist of seven members and it's structure will be similar to
25 that of the Planning Commission. Any land or zoning use and all public hearings will be brought
26 before the Planning Commission.
27
28 D. RFP for Kenzie Terrace Plan.
29 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported the City has received two proposals; one from Richard Krier, RLK,
30 Ltd. and Bill Weber, BRW, Inc. Interviews will be scheduled for the June 16, 1998 Planning
31 Commission meeting.
32 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported she had spoken with the City of New Brighton Economic Specialist
33 who has worked with Mr. Krier and she stated she was very pleased with his work. Mr. Krier
stated that he believes that a lot of the information the City is looking for could be obtained on
16 the Internet for a cost of under$500. He suggested the initial step would be to talk with the
36 Council and Planning Commission and get an idea of what they envision for the area. He
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1 suggested the City needs to look at the impact of the Quarry area and that the subject area may be
2 ideal for an office/technical development as it is in close proximity to the downtown Minneapolis
3 area.
4 Commissioner Gondorchin stated he was pleased to see the process moving forward. He agreed
5 that the close proximity to the downtown area was a selling point. He suggested that some fine
6 dining establishments be mixed with the office/technical development.
7 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that when she asked Mr. Krier about continued retail, he suggested it
8 would have to be something compatible to the Quarry or something so unique that it would
9 attract customers. He suggested Ms. Moore-Sykes contact Dave Childs, and she stated she is
10 willing to do so.
11 E. Discussion of Proposed Point-of-Sale Ordinance.
12 Ms. Moore-Sykes noted the related articles she had included in the packet. She stated that in
13 response to the question asked at the last Planning Commission meeting, City Manager has
14 indicated that the Point-of-Sale Ordinance goes as far as the City can with dealing with the public
15 health and safety issues.
Chair Bergstrom noted that the articles state that these ordinances make it harder for a realtor to
sell a house. He questioned this as these are normally minor repairs.
18 Commissioner Horst noted there may be major repairs required.
19 Commissioner Gondorchin stated this is necessary to maintain the housing stock.
20 Commissioner Horst questioned the case of an elderly person or a family who inherits a home
21 being faced with repairs that could cost$10,000. He suggested that some of the requirements
22 may be well intended but not necessarily practical. He saw as many problems with this
23 Ordinance as he saw solutions.
24 Chair Bergstrom noted that if the repairs are not made,the City subsidizes through lower home
25 appraisal values. This is the problem which is trying to be solved with this Ordinance.
26 Commissioner Horst stated the idea is good but the implementation could be bad.
27 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that ultimately this does affect the whole city. If a property becomes
28 blighted because it is not kept up the whole community suffers.
29 Commissioner Gondorchin stated he believed that the number of people who could not afford the
repairs was a small percentage. He noted that the blighted homes were addressed with the
housing maintenance code.
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1 Chair Bergstrom suggested that part of the solution with the Point-of-Sale Ordinance may be that
2 the City offer assistance in finding funds for the people who do not have the financial resources.
3 Commissioner Gondorchin suggested a short term loan which the City would get back when the
4 house was sold and the funds could be placed back in the City account.
5 There was Commission consensus to encourage the Point-of-Sale Ordinance as long as it was
6 connected to a safety net for people who genuinely were unable to finance the repairs.
7 VIII. COMMENTS.
8 Commissioner Gondorchin asked for an update on Apache Plaza.
9 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she was not aware of any activity. She confirmed there had been talk of
10 negotiations with Wa1Mart but that has since ceased.
11 Commissioner Gondorchin noted Carrie Luther's comment in the Board of Review meeting
12 minutes that "there are only a few spots in St. Anthony where property values are decreasing".
13 He suggested that the City concentrate on these areas now.
Commissioner Kaczor reported his attendance at a recent Villagefest meeting. The activities are
01 moving along. He also noted his attendance at a concert in the Great Hall and reported that
16 someone had asked why the Great Hall could not be rented out.
17 Ms. Moore-Sykes noted that no alcohol is allowed on City property and this deters many of the
18 people who ask about rental.
19 Commissioner Horst reported that the bakery at the St. Anthony Village Shopping Center has
20 been replaced with a new bakery called the Mill City Sour Dough Bakery. The business is
21 largely wholesale with some retail which will be opening soon. The Family Dollar Store has left
22 the Center after its third robbery.
23 Commissioner Horst commented on the feasibility of the St. Anthony Shopping Center. He
24 stated his business is enjoying its biggest month ever. He did not see an effect from the Quarry
25 Center and stated that the economic viability of the Center cannot be written off.
26 Chair Bergstrom stated that the Planning Commission was commissioned by the City Council to
27 determine the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. He noted that the Plan intentionally
28 lacks a certain specificity and suggested that the Commission have a separate discussion on this
29 issue in a work session format.
There was Commission consensus to discuss implementation of the Comprehensive Plan in a
work session on July 16, 1998 at 6:00 P.M.
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1 IX. ADJOURNMENT.
2 Motion by Commissioner Horst, seconded by Commissioner Gondorchin , to adjourn the
3 meeting at 8:50 P.M.
4 Motion carried unanimously.
5 Respectfully submitted,
6 Lorri Kopischke
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