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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
3 DECEMBER 15, 1998
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
5 The meeting was called to order at 7:02 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Vice
6 Chair Makowske. Makowske added he would chair the meeting in Bergstrom's absence.
7 II. ROLL CALL.
8 Commissioners present: Commissioners Gondorchin,Horst, Kaczor, Makowske,
9 Thompson, and Wagner.
10 Commissioners absent: Chair Bergstrom.
11 Also present: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant.
12 III. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 15, 1998 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
13 AGENDA.
14 Motion by Horst, second by Wagner to approve the December 15, 1998 Planning Commission
15 Meeting Agenda as presented.
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17 Motion carried unanimously.
IV. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 17, 1998 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
9 MINUTES.
20 Motion by Wagner, second by Gondorchin to approve the November 17, 1998 Planning
21 Commission Meeting Minutes with the following changes:
22
23 Page 4, last paragraph in Section 1, change last sentence to "Wagner stated a bandshell may be
24 planned for the playground area."
25 Page 5, line 2, change sentence to "Gondorchin stated that natural factors can also be a source of
26 phosphorus, and enforcement is difficult."
27 Motion carried unanimously.
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29 V. DESIGNATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CITY
30 COUNCIL.
31 Makowske agreed to attend the January 12, 1999 City Council meeting.
32 VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None.
33 VII. CONCEPT REVIEW -None.
34 VIII. OTHER BUSINESS.
1. Report from the Parks Commission.
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1 Wagner reviewed the Parks Commission's December 14, 1998 meeting at which Todd Hubmer,
2 WSB, reviewed the Silver Point Park excavation project. He added the Commission discussed
3 the $40,000 figure budgeted for playground equipment in the park and whether equipment
4 installation was included in that figure. Mr. Hubmer agreed to determine whether installation
5 was provided by the manufacturer.
6
7 Wagner stated park excavation will be completed by the end of this week with pipework
8 completed by the end of the month. He added park restoration, including seeding, sodding,trail
9 configuration and playground equipment installation, will be completed in April or May 1999.
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1.1 Wagner stated the excavation has progressed well due to the mild weather, and the contractor
12 hopes to begin digging a retention pond in the northeast corner of Central Park rather than wait
13 until Spring 1999.
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15 Wagner stated Mr. Hubmer indicated a landscaping plan will be ready for review by the Parks
16 Commission at their January 11, 1999 meeting, as well as a plan for the Water Tower Park area.
17 He added no Sports Boosters representative was present at the meeting, and there was some
18 discussion with regard to the Sports Boosters and their role in parks planning as some changes
19 had been made in Central Park without the Commission's knowledge.
0 Wagner stated the Commission hopes to order playground equipment for both Silver Point and
22 Central Parks simultaneously. He added the target date for completion of Water Tower Park is
23 July 1, 1999.
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25 Wagner stated a copy of a bi-weekly Construction Update had been presented to the Commission
26 which reviews the excavation project and gives information about the contractor. He added this
27 update is being mailed to residents.
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29 Makowske asked whether any other issues or complaints with regard to the excavation had been
30 raised by residents. Wagner stated no major complaints had been received, with the exception of
31 an issue involving a temporary exit from the park to allow excavation trucks to have northbound
32 access to Highway 88.
33 2. Review Comments Re: Proposed Erosion Control/Storm Water Management Ordinance.
34 Makowske stated the City Council had delayed the 2nd reading of the proposed Erosion
35 Control/Storm Water Management Ordinance until their January 12, 1999 meeting. He added
36 the Council has requested further comments on the ordinance from the Commission, and opened
37 the discussion.
38
39 Wagner drew the Commission's attention to Section 1675.08, Subd. 17 which addresses the issue
of lawn fertilizer education. He added this was a new entry,the addition of which was resultant
from the Commission's recent related discussions. He added he believes the ordinance should be
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1 broadly based and should require the'City to do more to educate residents on reasons for not
2 using phosphorus.
3
4 Wagner stated he believes the section should include a statement to the effect that other
5 educational opportunities will be on-going, suggesting the City's efforts are not limited to a
6 quarterly newsletter article.
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8 Gondorchin stated he believes the section should reflect that it is not simply fertilizer which is
9 the source of the problem, but more accurately, improperly applied fertilizer. He added the
10 greatest impact to lakes is lawn clippings which are washed into the streets and sewers. Horst
11 agreed that misuse of yard debris should be addressed.-
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13 Horst stated he believes there is not sufficient need for this section, and whether or not the City
14 supports on-going education, the implication should not be that phosphorus is bad. He added the
15 section implies the City is not considering both sides of the issue, and the section should be
16 stricken from the ordinance. He reiterated the City should work towards education, and support
17 residents who feel this is a critical issue, but it should not be the law of the City.
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19 Gondorchin agreed, stating specific comments could be inserted which specify to what extent the
0 application of fertilizer is improper. He added further discussion with the Council is necessary.
22 Makowske asked whether Horst recommends the elimination of the subdivision. Horst stated the
23 section could be amended to stress lawn debris education. Makowske asked whether the City
24 should still publish a quarterly newsletter article. Gondorchin stated he believes the section
25 should be amended to reflect that the City will sponsor and distribute lawn care information as
26 applicable. He added, more specifically,residents should be made aware that the greatest impact
27 they can have is to ensure clippings do not fall into storm drainage or natural drainage areas.
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29 Gondorchin drew the Commission's attention to Section 1675.05, Subd.1, asking whether it is
30 necessary to apply this to small developments, based on the cost impact to developers of under 3
31 acres of land.
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33 Horst expressed his agreement, stating a 3-acre development site would eliminate smaller home
34 sites. He cited as an example the development of Northgate which is not 10 acres but is over 3
35 acres, adding it would be necessary for a potential developer to complete an impact study.
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37 Gondorchin asked whether the subdivision relates strictly to commercial and high density
38 development, and asked for clarification with regard to the basis for selecting the limitation of 3
39 acres. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated these limitations were included in the Metropolitan Council's
40 proposed ordinance.
3. Planning_Commission Applicants' Letters of Interest.
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• December 15, 1998
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1 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated two letters of application had been received for the Commission's two
2 openings, and the candidates would be interviewed by the City Council at 6:30 P.M. on
3 December 16, 1998 for approval at their regular meeting that night. She invited the
4 Commissioners to attend if interested.
5
6 4. Discussion of Goals for 1999.
7 Makowske stated a request had been made of the Commission by Bergstrom to consider
8 priorities for the Commission in 1999, and he opened the discussion.
9
10 Gondorchin stated the Commission might want to wait until its two newly elected members are
11 in attendance, and also to regenerate the previous list of priorities for the Commission's review.
12
13 Wagner stated with his temporary commission coming to an end he would not be involved in
14 1999's goals, but he reviewed some suggestions for the Commission. He cited three main areas
15 for the Commission's focus which will likely come to the forefront in 1999: the Salvation Army
16 camp property; Apache Plaza; and St. Anthony Shopping Center. He added the Commission
17 must establish its priorities before determinations are made and finalized.
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Wagner stated the City Manager will be the first point of contact at the City for developers, and it
will be important for the Commission to be proactive in making their wishes known to him. He
21 added he would wish the Salvation Army camp property to be developed into a corporate campus
22 setting with a portion preserved for parkland.
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24 Gondorchin expressed his agreement with regard to the importance of the Salvation Army camp
25 property, adding its zoning will be a crucial factor. He stated contingencies must be made for
26 property in the south end of the City which has been recently acquired. He added he would wish
27 the City to generate some support from developers with regard to Apache Plaza, and make them
28 aware that the City will be proactive in its development of the property to include incorporation
29 of the railroad properties to create a unique site.
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31 Gondorchin stated the City must create an identity and become aggressive in its approach toward
32 attracting residents and developers. He added the City must invigorate and enforce housing code
33 regulations.
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35 Gondorchin stated parks issues are important to citizens and the Commission must keep parks
36 - development at the forefront of their agenda for 1999. He added some form of cosmetic
37 improvement was necessary on 37th Avenue which might be tied in with the redevelopment of
38 Apache.
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Gondorchin stated he would wish the Commission to create guidelines with regard to natural
if habitat on personal property: kinds and varieties, and height regulations.
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1 Gondorchin stated the issue of rv's and trailors parked on personal property is an important one
2 to residents and the Commission should consider a tougher regulatory policy.
3
4 Gondorchin stated he would wish the issue of split liquor be revisited by the Commission in
5 1999 to determine issues, obstacles, benefits and risks.
6
7 Makowske stressed the importance of industrial, commercial and retail planning for three
8 different aspects of the City: 1) large commercial properties such as the industrial park, Apache
9 Plaza and St. Anthony Shopping Center; 2) smaller businesses and home businesses; and 3)
10 amenities and incentives.
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12 Thompson recommended the Commission consider landscaping, lighting, and amenities with
13 regard to the Silver Lake Road bridge project to enhance the area and promote the further
14 development of Apache Plaza.
15 IX. COMMENTS.
16 Makowske thanked Wagner and Thompson for their service on the Commission. Wagner
17 expressed his pleasure at serving on the Commission, adding he will continue to reside in the
18 City, and will be interested in the further development of the Village.
0 Kaczor asked for an update on the possible theater at Apache Plaza. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated a
21 letter was received by City Manager Mike Morrison from the developers reiterating their strong
22 interest in the site. She added more information will be available after the start of the new year,
23 and there is no news on Herberger's.
24
25 Kaczor expressed his gratitude to Wagner and Thompson for their participation on the
26 Commission. He added a comment from his 9th grade daughter with regard to Apache Plaza's
27 development, expressing a general consensus among teenagers who would wish to see some
28 form of entertainment made accessible to that age group in the City.
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30 Wagner stated he enjoyed his time with the Commission, and added he appreciated the
31 opportunity to serve.
32
33 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the first order of business at the Commission's January 12, 1999
34 meeting will be the election of a chair and vice-chair.
35
36 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated City Councilmember Faust expressed an interest in creating a Council
37 liaison to the Commission, and if no objections were raised by the Commissioners he would be
38 in attendance at their January 12, 1999 meeting. No objections were raised. Makowske stated he
39 believes good relations between the Commission and the City Council are important.
0 X. ADJOURNMENT.
41 Motion by Horst, second by Wagner to adjourn the meeting at 8:16 P.M.
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1 Respectfully submitted,
2 Mary Mullen
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