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Document: PL PACKET 11101990
• MEMORANDUM
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
FROM: CLARENCE RANALLO, MAYOR
DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 1990
RE: PLANNING INSTITUTE
Government Training Services is again offering the Annual Planning
Institute for planning commission members. The training has been
revised and updated from previous years so the City Council
believes it would be beneficial to you to attend one of the
sessions as well as your attendance being beneficial to the City.
Funds have been budgeted so that all seven members may attend. The
Planning Institute schedule is attached. Please contact Sue with
your date of preference for registration.
Thank you for your dedication to the Planning Commission and the
City of St. Anthony. It is residents like you that help make St.
• Anthony Someplace Special .
ANNUAL PLANNING INSTITUTE: THE BASICS
For those new to land use planning and Zoning 1:00 p.m. YOUR LEGAL LIMITS: YOUR ROLE AS
or interested in a review of fundamentals A DECISION MAKER
* The changing environment in land use
* Leeallimits
9:00 a.m. INTRODUCTION TO DAY • Procedures to keep from being sued
• When something goes wrong, mho's liable?
9:15 INTRODUCTION TO PLANNING • Conflict of interest
• Why plan? • How your attorney can help
— Enabling legislation • Video presentation:"Rudehaven"
— Philosophical reasons
— Practical reasons 2:00 HOT ISSUES—PART 1: ANSWERS
• Players in the planning process (includes TO YOUR QUESTIONS(Faculty Panel)
video)
• Understanding the planning process 2:20 BASIC PLANNING TOOLS—PART II:
• Elements of a comprehensive plan StBDIV1SION REGULATION
Definition, Rationale, Uses, Content,
10:00 BASIC PLANNING TOOLS-PART I: Procedures. Design Standards, Financial
ZONING, VARIANCES, CONDITIONAL Guaranties, Special Pro%isions.
USE PERMITS
Definitions, Rationale, Uses, Myths/Mis- 2:55 REFRESHMENT BREAK
conceptions, How to's, Non-conforming Uses.
3:10 EVALUATION OF A SUBDIVISION
10:55 REFRESHMENT BREAK PROPOSAL:A SIMULATION
Participants work in small groups to evaluate
11:10 ZONING CASE STUDIES: a developer's subdi%ision plan using standard
HYPOTHETICAL PROBLEM SOLVING planning tools—the comprehensive plan,
Participants are placed into small groups in ordinances,aerial and soil maps.
which they work on rural or urban zoning
issues based on actual situations and timely 4:10 HOT ISSUES—PART II: ANS%VERS
concerns. TO YOUR QUESTIONS(Faculty Panel)
12:15 p.m. LUNCH 4:30 ADJOURN
CORE FACULTY DATES/LOCATIONS
IAV TRAQUAIR BALL, Planner and Attorney, Wednesday,November 14, 1990
Rasmussen& Ball Regency Inn& Conference Center
WILLIAM GRIFFITH, Attorney, Larkin, Hoffman, 1402 East Howard Street
Daly& Linderen Hibbing, MN 55746
ROBERT LOCKYEAR,Director of Planning and Public (218) 262-3481
Affairs, Washington County Saturdav,January 26, 1991
GEORGE MARKS, Council Member, Holiday Inn North
Citv of St. Anthonv 2200 Freeway Blvd.
KAREN SCHAFFER. Assistant Attorney, Brooklyn Center, NIN 55430
Dakota County (612)566-8000
FEE Tuesday, March 19, 1991
Earle Brown Center
The S60 per person registration fee includes lunch, U of M St. Paul Campus
refreshment breaks and handout materials. 1890 Buford Avenue
This course has been approved for six hours of Continuing St. Paul, MN 55108
Real Estate Education Credit. (Enter through Fairgrounds)
An excellent book, 77ze Joh of the Planning Commissioner, (612)624-3275
by Albert Solnit,is available at the discount price of$11.00 Thursday, April 4, 1991
for attendees of this program. if interested, please check Holidav Inn & Conference Center
appropriate place on registration form. 1701 4th Street N.W.
Note:This curriculum has been revised and updated from .Austin, MN 55912
previous years. (507)433-1000
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
NOVEMBER 20, 1990
7:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL TO ORDER.
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 20, 1990 AGENDA.
IV. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 16, 1990 PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES.
V. DESIGNATE PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER TO
NOVEMBER 27, 1990 COUNCIL MEETING.
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A. 7:35 P.M.-Nedegaard Construction for Evergreen Townhomes,
3412 Silver Lane, sign variance.
VII. MISCELLANEOUS.
A. Planning Institute.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT.
PLANNING COMMISSION 1
MINUTES, October 16, 1990
• 1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
3
4 OCTOBER 16, 1990
5
6 The meeting wascalled to order at 7:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance
7 led by Chairman Madden.
8
9 ROLL CALL
10
11 Present: Faust, Murphy, Hansen, Madden, Brownell, Werenicz
12 Absent: Franzese
13
14 Also present: Susan VanderHeyden, Assistant to the City Manager
15
16 SEPTEMBER 18, 1990 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
17
18 Page 1, line 44: delete "Motion carried unanimously."
19 Motion by Brownell, second by Hansen to approve the minutes of the
20 September 18, 1990 Planning Commission minutes.
• 21 Motion carried unanimously.
22
23
24 COMMISSIONER FAUST TO REPRESENT PLANNING COMMISSION AT
25 OCTOBER 23, 1990 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
26
27 Commissioner Faust will attend the neat Council meeting.
28
29 PUBLIC HEARINGS:
30
31 FORREST AND MARTY HARSTAD-FOR REZONING REQUEST
32
33 The hearing was opened at 7:35 with no one present reporting failure to
34 receive the notice of hearing or objecting to its content.
35
36 Assistant to the City Manager VanderHeyden reported the area is zoned for
37 light industrial. The lot has R-3 zoned property and Light Industrial. The
38 only phone call staff received was from a woman hoping to have some type
39 of townhome put in that area. Proposal is to put two buildings with eight
40 townhomes each. If rezoning is approved,. Harstad will have to come back
41 with the full detail plan. Right now just to consider rezoning. Staff feels it is
• 42 a reasonable request.
43
44 Commissioner Murphy asked if any type of a needs analysis had been done
45 and how this type of decision would effect the tag base.
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PLANNING COMMISSION 2
MINUTES. October 16, 1990
1 •2 VanderHeyden reported thata developer would do this type of analysis
3 usually before building. There is nothing standing vacant.
4
5 Brownell asked if the townhomes are for owner occupancy, therefore being
6 homesteaded, or if they are going to be rental.
7
8 The developer reported that they will be owner occupied.
9
10 The application requires that a map be submitted showing the land proposed
11 to be rezoned and all lands within 350 feet of its boundaries.
12
13 VanderHeyden said that there are two sides light industrial and two sides
14 residential.
15
16 Chairman Madden questioned whether traffic on Foss Road has been studied
17 and indicated the traffic is already heavy on the 30 foot wide residential
18 street.
19
20 Madden pointed out that the building on the west side of the site is using the
21 south side of their property as a junk yard; and he recommended the City
22 look into the matter. •
23
24 He suggested that there could be access from Chandler Drive as well as Foss
25 Road to help the traffic problem because Chandler is much wider. Madden
26 questioned whether rezoning guaranteed that townhomes would be on the
27 property.
28
29 It was not determined which zoning provides the City with the greater
30 amount of revenue.when developed.
31
32 VanderHeyden said that Harstad was in the process of buying the property.
33
34 Murphy discussed the question of the site development, considering the lot
35 area per unit..
36
37 Hansen said that the number and size of units should wait for future
38 discussion after the rezoning.
39
40 Faust questioned whether the two residential homes that are in light
41 industrial are owner occupied and if there is a plan to move them or rezone.
42 They could conceivably be resold and resold. •
43
44 Public hearing opened at 7:5 L
45
PLANNING COMMISSION 3
MINUTES, October 16, 1990
1 Forrest Harstad presented blueprints, photos and diagrams of his proposal
2 for the patio townhomes. Their engineer found no conflicts with variances.
3 He said the market value would vary between $59,900 and $79,900.
4
5 Harstad confirmed that the plan is the same as one in Coon Rapids.
6
7 Bruce O'Brien, president of Townhomes of St. Anthony, said that he was
8 concerned that the area not be for industrial use. He said the townhome
9 proposal is mostly favorable. Questions to the developer are with regard to
10 fire lanes, single car garages, parking and the amount of land available.
11
12 Madden clarified that the hearing was to approve rezoning only. O'Brien
13 would like to see the property rezoned regardless of the developer.
14
15 Aleda Muller, secretary/treasurer of the group asked if there was any
16 consideration of a west exit.
17
18 Harstad pointed out that there may be a grading problem making it
19 physically impossible for change in the roads.
20
21 Muller also asked if there were individual driveways.
22
23 Harstad said there were three driveways.
24
25 Hearing closed at 8:15 p.m.
26
27 Werenicz said that he-favors the rezoning.
2.8
29 Madden expressed concern about the traffic flow. He commented that each
30 residence is responsible for five or sig trips on the street per day. Supports
31 rezoning with a strong recommendation for consideration of access from the
32 west on Chandler Drive which is more capable of handling the traffic.
33
34 Hansen favors the rezoning and said the traffic could be an issue with light
35 industrial.
36
37 Murphy inquired about the history of the property. City staff was unsure.
38
39 Brownell moved to recommend approval of the request for rezoning the
40 property at 3816 Foss Road from industrial to R3; and recommend that the
• 41 approval not be granted and made final until such time as a final plat plan is
42 approved by the City Council for the rezoning. We find that this would be
43 the best and highest use for the property at this time.
44
PLANNING COMMISSION 4
MINUTES, October 16, 1990
1 Madden seconded and offered an amendment that the developer and the
2 City be encouraged to cooperatively investigate an access from Chandler to
3 this land. Brownell accepted the amendment.
4 Motion carried unanimously.
5
6 MISCELLANEOUS:
7
8 Planning Institutes:
9 VanderHeyden informed the Commissioners that the information for the
10 Planning Institutes would be included in the next packets and they are
11 encouraged to attend--January 26, Brooklyn Park and March 29, Earle Brown
12 Institute.
13
14 Hansen and Madden were reminded that November 30 is the deadline for
15 applications for the Planning Commission.
16
17 Motion by Hansen, second by Brownell to adjourn at 8:30.
18 Motion carried unanimously.
19
20 Respectfully submitted,
21
22 Dorothy Fleming,
23 Commission Secretary
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DATE : APPROVAL :
November 15, 1990
TO : Planning Commission Members
FROM :
Sue VanderHeyden, Assistant to the City Manager
2TEM : NEDEGAARD (EVERGREEN TOWNHOMES) REQUEST FOR A SIGN VARIANCE
Nedegaard.Construction Company, Inc., of Evergreen Townhomes, 3412 Silver Lane;is requesting
a variance to the City sign ordinance to allow four monument signs instead of the permitted one
monument sign per multi-unit development. Each of the proposed signs is 50 inches by 25 inches
or 8.65 square feet. The four signs would total 34.6 square feet, which is below the 50'square feet
allotted by the City Sign Ordinance.
If the Planning Commission recommends approval of this part of the variance, the Commission
must then consider the aggregate sign surface area. Each sign monument is 10 feet by 5 feet or
50 square feet. The four monuments total 200 square feet. The City Sign Ordinance allows for an
aggregate sign surface area of 150 square feet. The variance would be to allow the extra 50 square
feet of sign surface area.
The Planning Commission had a number of concerns when this variance request was first presented
in September. Staff has since obtained additional information.
Monuments: The City Attorney informed staff that if the monuments are not approved as a sign
structure, they then must be considered to be part of the fence, therefore requiring a variance for
the height, or removal. Staff fully informed Nedegaard that the additional monuments should not
be built until the variance for additional signs was approved and that if the variance was not
approved, it would be Nedegaard's responsibility to remove the monuments or obtain a variance
for them.
Fence Height: The height of the fence is 5 feet with the top of the post being 6 feet. Because the
complex is serviced by an internal roadway, the front of the structures (facing the roadway) are
considered to be the front yard, therefore the fence has not been interpreted by staff to be a front
yard fence, but a side yard and back yard fence. When the setback variance was granted to
Nedegaard, it was referred to as a front yard setback. However, it should have been referred to
as a variance from the right-of-way. The City Zoning Ordinance requires a side yard adjacent to
a street to have a 30 foot setback as well as a back yard setback of at least 30 feet. Because the
units along Silver Lane consist of both back and side yards, the setback variance required would
have been 30 feet, therefore having the same end result.
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PETITION FOR SIGN VARIANCE
Applicant: NEDE&AgcO 1. ?Jarti✓cneo.J (., 1Nc Phone: 7S'~I-Z42G
Address: A314 AJIUM44tt 8l,d (cuN RARE 1s, lu 5'Sr133
Status of applicant (owner, buyer, renter, agent, etc. ) : VUJAtt/1`
Street address and/or legal description of property petitioned for
variance: 31+k *AJ SILu:,C LAAJF-
Zoning district in which property is located:
Request: TO 1 051-AL- . FOu1E MbAJum'AJT_ SIGNS Two Wil 141' FArH eAJ7%PNCC 7a 1#f
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Minnesota Statutes and City Ordinances require that the following
• conditions be satisfied for approval of this request. Please respond
to these conditions, using additional sheets , if necessary.
1) The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public
welfare or injurious to other property in the neighborhood or village.
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are not applicable, generally, to other property within the same land-
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PETITION FOR SIGN VARIANCE
Applicant: Nedpgaard Conef•riirti nn Co_.TIncPhone: 757-2926
Address: ] S14 tinrt•hAale Boulevard , Coon Rapids . MN 55433
Status of applicant (owner, buyer, renter, agent, etc. ) : Owner
Street address and/or legal description of property petitioned for
variance• 37th and Silver Lane
Zoning district in which property is located:
Request• To install four (4) signs whose structure in aggregate has an area
of 200 square feet .
• Minnesota Statutes and City ordinances require that the following
conditions be satisfied for approval of this request. Please respond
to these conditions, using additional sheets, if necessary.
1) The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public
welfare or injurious to other property in the neighborhood or village.
See attached.
2) A particular hardship to the applicant would result if the strict
letter of the regulations are adhered to.
See attached:..
3 ) The conditions upon which the applications for a variance is based
are unique to the parcel of land for which the variance is sought and
are not applicable, generally, to other property within the same land-
use classification.
See attached.
Signature of applicant: • r
•
1. The signs have been architecturally designed and will be
aesthetically attractive. This request is being made in
conjunction with another request to allow three (3) additional
signs. In the event that the City does grant the request for
three (3) additional signs, then this variance request would
allow all four (4) signs to be of the same size and shape.
2 . The applicant currently has installed and is entitled to one
(1) monument sign which has a surface area of 50 square feet.
The applicant would suffer a hardship if the City were to grant
a variance for three (3) additional signs and then have to
reduce the size of the other signs in order to stay within the
limitation of 150 square feet. Further, the limitation of 150
square feet envisions only one (1) sign. If the City grants the
applicant the variance for three (3) additional signs then the
applicant would suffer a hardship if there was not any
corresponding increase in the limitation of the area of the
total signs.
3 . This development contains 36 lots, 10 buildings and 2 street
entrances. Due to the fact that these signs are intended to
mark the entrances to the property and further due to the fact
that there are a large number of buildings and residential units
that are being served by these signs that it is necessary to
have additional monumentation. Further, while the ordinance
would permit one (1) sign with a surface area of 150 square feet
the applicant would suffer a hardship if the City were to grant
the variances in order to allow a total of four (4) signs but •
yet to restrict the surface area of these signs to 37. 5 square
feet a piece.
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NEDF,CtAAKD CON5TI��ICTIOI� CO., INC.
1814 NORTHDALE BLVD. COON RAPIDS,MN. 55433 (612) 757-2926
September 26, 1990
Sue Vanderhayden
Saint Anthony Village
Administrative Offices
3301 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony, MN 55418-1699
RE: Evergreen Sign Variances
Dear Sue:
Pursuant to the request of the Planning Commission at their
September 18, 1990 meeting, enclosed you will find two items:
• 1. A copy of the sketch of the monument that holds
the sign. Please note that I have inserted the
dimensions on this drawing.
2 . A copy of the drawing that was prepared for the
sign that was actually inserted on the monument.
You will note in this drawing that while the sketch
originally indicated dimensions of 51 inches by
36 inches, the company that constructed this sign
eventually reduced it to 50 inches by 25 inches.
Also we have measured the fence. The fence itself is 5 feet
above ground with the elevation of the top of the post being
6 feet.
If you should need any further information please do not
hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely yours,
avid Pf4. ewimn an
Vice President
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• Enclosures
CUSTOM HOMES REMODELING LIGHT COMMERCIAL BA
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
NOTICE OF HEARING
SIGN VARIANCE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Notice is hereby given that there will be a public hearing by the
Planning Commission of the City of St. Anthony on Tuesday, November
20, 1990 at 7: 35 P.M. . Public Hearings are held in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road (enter northeast
corner of the building) . The Planning Commission will meet to:
Consider a request by Nedegaard Construction Company, Inc. ,
Evergreen Townhomes, located at 3412 Silver Lane, for a
variance to the City Sign Ordinance to allow four monument
signs instead of the permitted one monument sign per multi-
unit development.
Each sign is 50 inches by 25 inches for a total of 8. 65 square
feet. The total sign surface area for all f our. signs would be
34 .6 square feet, which is below the 50 square feet allotted
by the City Ordinance.
In addition, if the above request is recommended for approval,
consideration will also be given to the request for a variance
to the City Sign Ordinance to allow 200 square feet (each
monument being 10 feet by 5 feet or 50 square feet) of total
sign surface area. The Ordinance allows for only 150 square
feet of aggregate sign surface area.
Anyone wishing to be heard with reference to the above matter will
be heard at said time and place. Questions regarding this matter
may be referred to the City Manager, 789-8881.
Thomas D. Burt
City Manager
Publish: St. Anthony Bulletin
November 7, 1990
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June Sanburg James Lewis Jean Vescio
4004 Foss Road, #207 4004 Foss Road, #208 4012 Foss Road, #101
St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421
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Bertha Gehrig Burton Ewen Candace A. Kassow
4012 Foss Road, #102 4012 Foss Road, #201 4012 Foss Rd., #202
St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421
Patricia B. Schreiber Paul Zimmerman Marybeth Shima
4012 Foss Rd., #205 4012 Foss Rd., #206 4014 Foss Rd., #204
St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthonym MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421
John Mistretta Maryruth & Moira Heffron Phyllis Fudah
4014 Foss Rd., #107 4014 Foss Rd., #208 2169 Lake brook Dr.
St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Paul, MN 55112
Re: 4088 Foss Rd.
Pamela Pettit W. Norbert Verduyn Darlene Munkberg
4089 Foss Rd. 2831-23rd St. S. 4091 Foss Rd.
St. Anthony, MN 55421 Fargo, MN 58103 St. Anthony, MN 55421
Re: 4090 Foss Rd.
Warlene Thell Gloria Thorne Carol Horen
092 Foss Rd. Judy Nye 4094 Foss Rd.
St. Anthony, MN 55421 4093 Foss Rd. St. Anthony, MN 55421
St. Anthony, MN 55421
Richard Gripentrog Leon Godeke Suzanne Olson
4095 Foss Rd. 4096 Foss Rd. 4097 Foss Rd.
St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421
Jacqueline Moritz Betty Jo Points Michael Monsour
Susan Towberman 3914 Foss Rd. 4099 Foss Rd.
4098 Foss Rd. St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421
St. Anthony, MN 55421
Walter Bochnak et al City of New Brighton Soo Line Railroad
416-9th Ave. N.E. City Planner Box 530
Minneapolis, MN 55413 803-5th Avenue N.W. Minneapolis, MN 55402
New Brighton, MN 55112
Steve Chesley Happy's Potato Chips Ambrose Rumpzh
18 Silver Lane 3900 Chandler Dr. 3450 Silver Lane
Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421
Mary O'Shea Gary Rylander John Glodek
3428 Silver Lane 3432 Silver Lane 3448 Silver Lane
St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421
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Lowell Pettit Irene Lindberg Edna L Latson
3440 Silver Lane 4014 Foss Rd., #104 4014 Foss Rd., #203
St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN, 55421
Terrence O'Regan
4014 Foss Rd., #204
St. Anthony, MN 55421
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PLANNING COMMISSION 1
MINUTES. September 18, 1990
1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
• 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
3
4 SEPTEMBER 18. 1990
5
6 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance
7 led by Chairman Madden.
8
9 ROLL CALL
10
11 Present: Faust, Hansen, Madden, Werenicz
12 Absent: Brownell, Franzese, Murphy
13
14 Also present: Susan VanderHeyden, Assistant to the City Manager
15
16 AUGUST 21, 1990 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
17
18 Motion by Werenicz, second by Hansen to approve the minutes of the
19 August 21, 1990 Planning Commission minutes.
20 Motion carried unanimously.
21
22 Murphy and Brownell arrived at 7:33.
23
24 COMMISSIONER FAUST TO REPRESENT PLANNING COMMISSION AT
25 SEPTEMBER 25, 1990 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
26
27 Chairman Madden announced that Commissioner Werenicz attended the last
28 City Council meeting in his place. Commissioner Faust will attend the next
29 Council meeting.
30
31 PUBLIC HEARINGS:
32
33 NEDEGAARD CONSTRUCTION FOR EVERGREEN TOWNHOMES; SIGN
34 VARIANCE REQUEST.
35
36 The hearing was opened at 7:35 with no one present reporting failure to
37 receive the notice of hearing or objecting to its content.
38
39 Assistant to the City Manager VanderHeyden reported that Nedegaard wants
40 to place one sign on each of its four monument structures. The signs are
41 within the fifty square feet sign surface allowed by the ordinance and they
42 are also well-constructed and very aesthetically pleasing to the area. Staff
i43 feels it is a reasonable request.
44 Motion carried unanimously.
45
PLANNING COMMISSION 2
MINUM. September 18, 1990
1 In response to Hansen's question as to whether the staff was shown the
2 location of the four signs that were not included in the packet,
3 VanderHeyden said yes. Hansen said that it is important that detail of this
4 type be given to the Planning Commission prior to the meeting.
5
6 Madden clarified that the sign in the packet was not the same sign that was
7 erected.
8
9 Hansen asked if the applicant consulted with staff before the construction of
10 the monuments and whether they were ever given any indication regarding
11 permission for signage. VanderHeyden said they had consulted with staff
12 and that no commitment had been made regarding signage.
13
14 Brownell was concerned about the height of the fence. Werenicz added that
15 when that issue came up previously it was suggested that there might be a
16 request for a hand rail because of the drop in the grade.
17
18 Murphy said that the ten feet and 150 square feet overall plus the
19 monument indicates that maybe the variance should address that as well.
20
21 Brownell said there is a height problem, plus the 150 square foot problem,
22 plus the actual number of signs and the actual dimensions which may not be s
23 correctly stated. He said he is also concerned about the height of the fence.
24
25 Madden asked for a picture of the sign. The Commissioners reviewed the
26 photos and plans brought to the meeting by a representative of the
27 Company..
28
29 VanderHeyden said that the first she learned of the change in signs was
30 tonight's meeting.
31
32 Madden said that while the development appears to be a welcome addition
33 to the community. He doesn't want the Company to feel the Commission is
34 nit-picking but the petition is lacking. However, there is need for clear
35 definition and actual sign design presented in advance. And the front yard
36 fence height should be addressed
37
38 Faust questioned whether all the information has been provided to the
39 Commission and to the public for a public hearing to even be opened.
40
41 David P. Newman, from the Nedegaard Construction Company apologized for
42 any confusion caused. He clarified that a separate sign company constructs
43 the signs. He asked that the public hearing be opened because the.request
44 for sign variance was less in scope than what was presented to the public.
45
PLANNING COMMISSION 3
MINUTES. September 18. 1990
1 The public hearing opened at 7:51.
2
• , 3 Newman first responded to the height question: city staff had reviewed the
4 dimensions of the monument including the height. The original proposal was
5 eight feet. That was changed to seven feet and staff was satisfied that it
6 conformed with city ordinances. Mr. Newman confirmed that there were no
7 agreements made regarding signage. The Company believes that is it
8 beneficial to have the monuments on both sides of the street. The place of
9 four signs is for one on each side of the driveway.
10
11 Newman said reasons for placing the variance request is because there are
12 two driveways entering the project and both should be marked. This
13 signage would give balance. He discouraged use of-the median for signs.
14 Should the request be denied by the Commission, Newman said the Company
15 can live with one sign but this would present problems with identity and
16 aesthetics.
17
18 Hansen asked about the identification of addresses served by both
19 driveways.
20
21 Newman said it could be required but the residents would probably prefer
22 just to inform guests of east or west entrance. The Company is trying to
23 have signage that is neat and uncluttered and would like to move on with
24 the project. They are pleased with their relationship with the community.
25 Although they would like to move on, the issue is not critical for them.
26
27 Discussion ensued regarding difficulty in finding addresses.
28
29 The hearing was closed at 8:06.
30
31 Hansen said that he cannot see where the request meets the second or third
32 conditions called for in the Minnesota Statutes in that it does not pose a
33 hardship nor are the conditions of this portion of land unique in that it
34 should require additional signage. He feels that there are a numbers of
35 different types of signs that could mark entrances. In addition, he said that
36 Council has been taking a very tough approach to these requests and this one
37 wouldn't be treated differently. Hansen supports one sign for each entrance
38 and believes four are unnecessary.
39
40 Brownell finds the project aesthetically pleasing but is opposed to granting
41 the variance in its present form because there is no hardship and no
• 42 necessity for four signs. He also believes the monuments are too high and
43 that this might also be a variance problem. He recommended tabling the
44 motion for additional information or denial.
45
PLANNING COMMISSION 4
MINUTES, September 18, 1990
1 Murphy said that incomplete packets made the decision more difficult. He •
2 agreed the development looks nice and signs on each monument will make
3 the project look more finished and balanced.
4
5 Hansen would like a definition of the monuments and how they are
6 classified.
7
8 Motion by Brownell, second by Hansen to table the petition until next
9 month and that the petitioner be provided with.a copy of the minutes of the
10 meeting so that he will know the concerns of the Planning Commission and
11 provide the additional information requested.
12
13 . Murphy asked to add to the motion a request to address the four points of
14 concern: Height of monument; total $quare footage of the structures and of
15 the signage itself; the fence height issue; and clarification of whether it is a
16 monument or fence.
17
18 Brownell and Hansen accepted the addition to the motion.
19 Motion carried unanimously.
20
21 As a result of tabling, the request will not appear on the City Council agenda.
22 Mr. Newman clarified that the fourth request in the motion should be
23 directed to staff.
24
25 MISCELLANEOUS.-
26
ISCELLANEOUS:26
27 Chairman Madden stepped down from his position and Vice-Chairman
28 Hansen conducted the remainder of the meeting.
29
30 STREET ADDRESS REQUESTED
31
32 VanderHeyden said there was no precedent they could find to make a
33 decision on the request for the address change. Staff would like a
34 recommendation.
35
36 All people involved were notified of the meeting. The only party who did
37 not support the change never commented on the issue.
38
39 Madden asked for the change because the addresses face Foss Road but are
40 listed as 37th Avenue.
41
443 Hansen said that access from 37th Avenue doesn't make sense.
44 Faust expressed concern for safety and confirmed that 911, et al would be
45 informed of the.changeover.
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Section 430
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3. Landscaping shall consist of shrubs , plants, rocks or ~;; c
other decorative materials located around the pedestal .
Design and Location:
1 . Signs shall maximize the use of natural materials in �1 #
construction and should conform to the material design r.
of the principal structure. yip.
2. Signs shall be located at least 5 feet from any street
or other easement.
3. To qualify for a permit , the pedestal width of a ground
sign must be at least equal to the sign width.
4. The principal structure of a parcel of land shall be r
allowed one ground sign, regardless of the number of
tenants in the structure.
Subd. 7. WALL SIGNS:
a. The sign surface area of a wall sign shall not exceed 15$
of the area of the wall to which it is applied.
• Subd. ,",. DISTRICT SCHEDULES : signs shall be permitted as set forth in the
following Subdivions a to c inclusive, which are hereby made and
declared part of this ordinance.
a. The following signs are permitted in a residential district :
1 . One identification sign per dwelling unit , which
sign shall not exceed a sign surface area of 2 square feet
per surface and shall have no more than 2 sign surfaces
(for a total of 4 square feet) . and one address sign on
the curb in front of each dwelling unit or on a freestanding
�� mailbox.
( 2.J Each multiple dwelling complex shall be allowed one free-
/ standing sign identifying the complex. The sign shall
not exceed 50 square feet in sign surface area; the sign
structure including the sign surface area, shall not
exceed 150 square feet in area; and the highest point of
the sign shall not be more than 10 feet above ground level .
3. Each church located within the corporate limits of this City,
subject to approval of size, location and type by the
PFront Yard-Dwellings shall have a front yard of at least thirty.
eet or the average of the two adjacent lots, measured from the front .'--.-
lot line.
---� 6. Side Yards r
a. Dwellings shall have two side yards, the total width of *hich
shall not be less than twenty-five feet with a minimum side lot
width of ten feet.
b. Side yards adjacent to a. street shall measure at least thirty
feet in width.
----� (" 7.) Fear Yards-There shall be a rear yard Weasuring in depth a distance
equal to 25% of the depth of the entire lot but not less than thirty
feet. ,
8. Minimum Dwelling Unit Width-The minimmum unit width shall be 20
feet.
Subdivision 6. General Regulations
Other regulations are set forth in Section 12.
SECTION 7
KULTIPLE FAXILY R_,SIDENIC-c DISTRICT R-4
Subdivision 1. Purpose •
1. To provide areas for t'1-.e develcc-ent of alternative type dwelling
units from one and two fa-ily dwellings and tou-nhcuses; and/or
2. As a transitional use bet:aeen areas of high cc=ercial and/or
industrial usage or streets and rcaeuays c_rry_ng large amounts of
vehicular traffic and districts zoned for less dense residential uses.
Subdivision 2. Permitted Uses
Within any R-4 Residence District, no building cr land shall be used
except for the follo»-ing uses:
I. Rental apart-ent units.
2. Condominium apartment units.
Subdivision 3. Permitted Conditional Uses
Within any R-4 Residence District, no structure or land shall be used
for the following purposes except by Cond—ional Use Permit :
I. Any use permitted in Section 6, Subdivision 3.
2. Townhouses and fourplexes as regulated by Section 6, Subdivision 5.
3. Service or convenience type businesses including grocery stores,
pharmacies, barber shops and beauty shops catering to the residents
of the building or complex, not to exceed 1 ,000 square feet and provided
there is no advertising or signing on the exterior of the building •
or in any yard.
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• MEMORANDUM
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
FROM: CLARENCE RANALLO, MAYOR
DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 1990
RE: PLANNING INSTITUTE
Government Training Services is again offering the Annual Planning
Institute for planning commission -members. The training has been
revised and updated from previous years so the City Council
believes it would be beneficial to - you to attend one of the
sessions as well as your attendance being beneficial to the City.
Funds have been budgeted so that all seven members may attend. The
Planning Institute schedule is attached. Please contact Sue with
your date of preference for registration.
Thank you for your dedication to the Planning Commission and the
City of St. Anthony. It is residents like you that help make St.
• Anthony Someplace Special.
0
ANNUAL PLANNING INSTITUTE: THE BASICS
For those nety to land use planning and Zoning 1:00 p.m. YOUR LEGAL LIMITS: YOUR ROLE AS I,
or interested in a revievv offundamentals A DECISION MAKER
• The changing environment in land use
• Leeal limits
9:00 a.m. INTRODUCTION TO DAY • Procedures to keep from being sued
• When something goes wrong, who's liable?
9:15 INTRODUCTION TO PLANNING • Conflict of interest
• Why plan? • How your attorney can help
— Enabling legislation • Video presentation: "Rudehaven"
— Philosophical reasons
— Practical reasons 2:00 HOT ISSUES—PART I:ANSWERS
• Players in the planning process (includes TO LOUR QUESTIONS(Faculty Panel)
video)
• Understanding the planning process 2:20 BASIC PLANNING TOOLS—PART II:
• Elements of a comprehensive plan SUBDIVISION REGULATION
Definition, Rationale, Uses, Content,
10:00 BASIC PLANNING TOOLS—PART I: Procedures. Design Standards, Financial
ZONING, VARIANCES, CONDITIONAL Guaranties, Special Provisions.
USE PERMITS
Definitions, Rationale, Uses, Myths/Mis- 2:55 REFRESHMENT BREAK
conceptions, How to's, Non-conforming Uses.
3:10 EVALUATION OF A SUBDIVISION
10:55 REFRESHMENT BREAK PROPOSAL:A SIMULATION
Participants work in small groups to evaluate
11:10 ZONING CASE STUDIES: a developer's subdivision pian using standard
HYPOTHETICAL PROBLEM SOL11NG planning tools—the comprehensive plan,
Participants are placed into small groups in ordinances, aerial and soil maps.
which they work on rural or urban zoning
issues based on actual situations and timely 4:10 HOT ISSUES—PART Il:ANSWERS
concerns. TO YOUR QUESTIONS(Faculty Panel)
12:15 p.m. LUNCH 430 ADJOURN
CORE FACULTY DATES/LOCATIONS
IAV TRAQUAIR BALL, Planner and Attorney, Wednesday, November 14, 1990
Rasmussen& Ball Regency inn & Conference Center
WILLIAM GRIFFITH, Attorney, Larkin, Hoffman, 1402 East Howard Street
Daly& Lindgren Hibbing, MN 55746
ROBERT LOCKYEAR,Director of Planning and Public (218) 262-3481
Affairs, Washington County Saturday,January 26, 1991
GEORGE MARKS, Council Member, Holiday Inn North
Citv of St. Anthonv 2200 Freeway Blvd.
KAREN SCHAFFER. Assistant Attorney, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Dakota County (612) 566-8000
FEE Tuesday, March 19, 1991
Earle Brown Center
The S60 per person registration fee includes lunch, U of M St. Paul Campus
refreshment breaks and handout materials. 1890 Buford Avenue
This course has been approved for six hours of Continuing St. Paul, MN 55.108
Real Estate Education Credit. (Enter through Fairgrounds)
An excellent book, The Job of rhe Planning Commissioner, (612)624-3275
by Albert Solnit,is available at the discount price of$11.00 Thursday, April 4, 1991
• for attendees of this program. If interested, please check Holidav Inn& Conference Center
appropriate place on registration form. 1701 4th Street N.W.
Note:This curriculum has been revised and updated from Austin, MN 55912
previous years. (507)433-1000
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• 1 ST . ANTHONY CITY COUNCIL
2
3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
4
5 OCTOBER 9, 1990
01V
. 7 1 . CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
9 The meeting was called to order at 7 :30 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance _
10 was led by Mayor Ranallo.
11
12 2. ROLL CALL
13
14 Present : Mayor Ranallo, Councilmembers Makowske, Marks, Enrooth and
15 Wagner
16
17 Staff Present : City Manager Burt
18
19 R. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 9, 1990 COUNCIL AGENDA
20
21 Motion by Makowske , second by Marks to approve the agenda for the October
22 9, 1990 Council meeting as presented. There were no additions or deletions.
23
24 Motion carried unanimously
25 1990 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
• Y6 4. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 25,
28 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the minutes of the September
�9 25, 1990 Council meeting with the following corrections :
30 .
31 page 2, line 33: Add the word "Road" between the words "Foss" and "Lift"
32 page 3, line 45: Delete the word "was and replace with the word "is"
33 page .4, lire 37: The line should read as follows: "are no participants
34 coming from the Ivory Coast and six from Tunisia."
35 page 4, Tine 40: Insert the following sentence after the word "Finland."
36 "Finland is not attending."
37 page 4, line 47: Delete the word "funds" and replace with the word "activities"
38 page 7, line 5: The sentence should read as follows: "Commissioner Jerry
39 Faust was in attendance to listen to the presentation for the
40 Referendum."
41 page 7 ' line 9: The blank space should be filled in with the word "one"
42 page 8, line 19: This entire line should be underlined
43
44 Motion carried unanimously
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46 Hennepin County Library System
47 Mayor Ranallo advised that Gretchen Wunderlik from the Hennepin County
48 Library System was scheduled to make a presentation regarding the St.
49 Anthony Library at this Council meeting. She contacted the Mayor today
50 to advise him she will be unable to be present at this meeting but will
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page 2
1 be in attendance at the October 23rd Council meeting. •
2
3 Jane Leck, who replaced Paula Fox at the St. Anthony branch library
4 met with Mayor Ranallo to discuss the decrease in the hours of operation
5 at the St. Anthony library. It was noted that only eight hours are being
allocated for children at this facility. The reason stated for this de-
7 crease in hours is that the library is not being used to its fullest
8 extent by residents .
9
10 Mayor Ranallo has received calls from residents who have expressed their
11 concern with the reduction of hours . He advised that there will be an
12 annual library meeting held at the St. Anthony library on October 25th
13 at 7:00 p.m. . Robert Rolf, Director of Hennepin County Library Systems,
14 will be attending this meeting.
15
16 Pull Tabs - Apache Wells Sports Bar and Grill - Resolution No. 90-035
17 Representatives of the St. Anthony Village Sports Boosters were in
18 attendance in support of Resolution No. 90-035. This resolution would
19 approve the leasing of space at the Apache Wells Sports Bar and Grill
20 by the St . Anthony Village Sports Boosters to be used for the sale of
21 pull tabs by the Boosters.
22
23 Motion by Enrooth, second by Makowske to approve the adoption of Resolution
24 No. 90-035•
25
26 Counq.a..lmembe-r Mar.ks. .sta.ted his opposi.tion...t.o..any_ type. of gambling.
27
28 Roll call : Makowske; Enrooth, Wagner, Ranallo - aye Marks - nay
29 Motion carried.
30 i76n Kramer, President of the Boosters, requested the Council to waive
31 the thirty. day waiting period for the lease to be effective.
32 .. .
33 Motion by Ranallo, second by Wagner to waive the thirty day waiting
34 Reriod: for Reso-Turiort No. 90-035 to be effective.
35
36 Roll call : Makowske, Enrooth, Wagner, Ranallo - aye Marks - nay
37 Motion carried.
38 5. LICENSES AND PERMITS
39
40 Contractors Licenses
41 Motion by Marks, second by Makowske to approve the contractors' licenses
42 for the following contractors:
43
44 Holton Kitchens and Remodeling, Minneapolis, Mn.
45 Beitler Building Systems, Scandia , Mn.
46
47 Motion carried unanimously
48
49 Heating Licenses
50 Motion by Marks , second by -Makowske to approve the heating licenses for
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1 the following firms -
2
3 Vail b Son' s , Inc . , St . Paul , Mn.
4 Rapid Heating b A/C , Inc. , Crystal , Mn.
5 Dean' s Heating & A/C, Cambridge , Mn .
01
. Lo Sharp Heating b A/C , Minneapolis, Mn.
7
8 Motion carried unanimously
9
10 Motor Vehicle Starting License
11
12 Motion by Marks, second by Makowske to approve the motor vehicle starting
13 license for Dick' s St . Anthony 66, St . Anthony, Mn.
1M
15 Motion carried unanimously
16
176. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
18
19 A. Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc.
20 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the payment in the amount
21 of $672.91 to Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. for construction services
22 for replacement of Foss Road sewage pumping station.
23
24 Motion carried unanimously
• 25
26 Councilmember Enrooth requested a status report regarding the pump station.
27 The City Manager adv i sed-- tf)e the matter is- presently between the attorneys
28 of NuMech and the City' s attorneys. Councilmember Makowske inquired if it
29 had been determined if the engineering is acceptable. The City Manager
30 responded that the staff has not taken a position on that matter yet.
31 He advised that the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission recently installed
32 a new meter in the facility in a small "closet" area. Since that instal-
33 lation the increase in vibrations has ceased and it was speculated that
34 some of that increase may have been caused by a valve.
35
36 Councilmember Enrooth inquired if that valve may have been part of the
37 problem all along. The City Manager felt it may have been and Council -
38 member Marks observed that this would have been a reasonable explanation.
39 The life of the motor is a concern now as it was repaired not replaced .
40 Discussion continued regarding the type of valve in this project and some
41 of the internal workings of the mechanism.
42
43 The City Manager stated tha.t it is hoped a settlement can be reached by
44 November but there are still issues of delays and misinstallations.
45
46 Councilmember Makowske inquired if SEH has no culpability in this issue
47 and if payment should be authorized by the Council for this firm. She
48 felt they may not have been part of the problems being experienced.
49
• 50 The City Attorney responded that the City Attorney had advised that SEH
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1 be compensated for their services.
2
3 Counci ]member Makowske felt the invoice for services rendered should
4 be more detailed rather than just stating "professional services."
5
B. Barr Engineering Company
7 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to approve payment in the amount of
8 $903.25 for Barr Engineering Company for professional services through
9 September 1 , 1990.
10
11 Motion carried unanimously
12
13 C. Rieke Carroll Muller
14 Motion by Marks, second by Makowske to approve payment in the amount of
15 $1 ,562.02 to Rieke Carroll Muller for professional services rendered
16 from July 2, 1990 through August 31 , 1990•
17
18 Motion carried unanimously
19
20 D. Hance b LeVahn
Y1 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve payment in the amount of
22 $2,400.00 to Hance E LeVahn for legal services rendered for the month
�3 of October, 1990 relative to St . Anthony prosecutions.
24
25 Motion carried unanimously
26
- 27 `.. .Gar.sEy. :b_.Wh1.tr�e_y...- :. . .
28 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve payment in the amount of
29 $340.60 to Dorsey & Whitney for legal services rendered from August 1 ,
30 1990 through August- 31 , 1990.
31 Motion carried unanimously
33
34 F_ aarsey F. Whitney
35 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve payment in the amount of
36 $143.25 to Dorsey b Whitney for legal services rendered from August 1 ,
37 1990 through August 31 , 1990 relative to the Foss Road Lift Station
38 Dispute.
39 Motion carried unanimously
40
41
42 G. Verified
43 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve payment of the Accounts
44 Payable dated October 10, 1990 and the Liquor Accounts Payable dated
4S September 27, 1990 and September 30, 1990.
46
47 Motion carried unanimously
48
49 Councilmember Makowske inquired why some of the checks are manual and
50 some are not when they are for the same people. The City Manager will
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• 1 get the explanation for this from the Finance Director.
2
3 7. REPORTS
4
5 A. Council Reports
'v There were no reports made by the Councilmembers.
7
8 Mayor Ranallo advised that an Open House at the Fire Department is
9 scheduled for October 16th. Recalling there was limited publicity
10 for the last Open House, the Mayor inquired how residents are made
11 aware of these functions.
12
13 The City Manager responded that he will contact the Fire Chief regarding
14 publicity.
15
16 1 . Proclamation Declaring Crime Prevention Month
17 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the proclamation designating
18 October 1990 as Crime Prevention Month.
19
20 Motion carried unanimously
21
22 B. City Manager Report
23 The City Manager had nothing to report at this time. He requested Council-
24 members' opinions regarding the new type and print being used for the agenda.
25 Comments made reflected approval of the type; it was very readable and
• 26 well received.
27
28_ .. 8-." PUBLIC HEARINGS
29
30 There were no public hearings .
31.
32 9. NEW. BUSINESS
33
34 A. Proposed Election Judge List for November 6, 1990 General Election
35 MotFon by Marks, second by Makowske to approve the list of election judges
36 for the November 6, 1990 General Election as submitted by the City Clerk.
37
37 Motion carried unanimously
39
40 B. Resolution No. 90-034; Re: School District Referendum
41 Mayor Ranallo read the resolution.
42
43 Motion by Makowske , second by Wagner to approve Resolution No. 90-034;
44 a resolution regarding a levy referendum by St. Anthony/New Brighton
45 School District #,282.
46
47 Jim Zellmer, 3413 Downers Drive, requested members of the City Council to
48 actively encourage the School Board to hold a public hearing regarding this
49 Referendum. Mr . Zellmer stated he has presented some of his questions and
50 concerns about the Referendum at the "Open Mi-ke" portion of the School Board
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I meetings. He received no response to his inquiries and felt members of •
2 the School Board should be more responsive to resident concerns regarding
3 the Referendum. Mr. Zellmer is supportive of a school district being con-
4 tinued in the community, but felt since passage of the Referendum would
5 result in a 30% increase in the school portion of property taxes, more
G information should be made available.
7
6 Mayor Ranallo advised Mr. Zellmer of the manner employed by the City Council
9 to respond to resident questions presented at Council meetings. These items
10 are placed on the next Council meeting agenda with accompanying information
11 and responses.
12
13 Councilmember Wagner recalled that the School Board requires a written request
14 from a resident to be on its agenda.
15
16 It was noted that on each Tuesday of the week from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
17 a member of the School Board is present in the Board Room. This time is
18 scheduled for residents to come with any questions or concerns they may
19 have regarding the School District . A calling committee is presently
20 contacting all district residents regarding the Referendum.
21
Y2 Mayor Ranallo requested a memo be attached to the copy of the resolution
�3 being sent to the School Board . The memo should advise of Mr. Zellmer 's
24 request at the Council meeting that a public hearing be held on the Referen-
�5 dum.
26 •27; Motion carried unanimously
28 .-._ .
�9 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
30 .
31 ' These-was no unfinished business.
3Z...
33 11 . ADJOURNMENT
34
35 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to adjourn the meeting at 8: 10 p.m. .
36
37 Motion carried unanimously
38
39
40 Respectfully submitted,
41
42 JoAnne Student , Council Secretary
43
44 Mayor Clarence Ranallo
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46 ATTEST:
47 City Clerk
48
49
50
• 1 ST. ANTHONY CITY COU14C I L
2
3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
4
5 OCTOBER 23, 1990
G
7 1 . CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
8
9 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance
10 was led by Mayor Ranallo.
11
12 2.. ROLL CALL
13
14 Present : Mayor Ranallo, Councilmembers Makowske, Marks, Enrooth and
15 Wagner
16
17 Staff Present : Tom Burt , City Manager and Sue VanderHeyden, Assistant to
t8 the City Manager
19
20 3. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 23, 1990 COUNCIL AGENDA
21
22 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the agenda for the October
�3 23, 1990 Council meeting as presented. There were no additions nor deletions.
24
25 Motion carried unanimously
26
27 4. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 9, 1990 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
28
29 Motion by Marks , second by Makowske to approve the minutes of the October
30 9, 1990 Council meeting as presented and there were no corrections.
31
32 Motion carried unanimously
33
34 5. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS
35
36 Contractors Licenses .
37 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the the contractors licenses
38 for the following contractors:
4pWet ' N Dry Basement Waterproofing Company, Inc. , Burnsville, Mn.
41 Dalco Roofing b Sheetmetal Inc. , Plymouth, Mn.
42 Valley Investments Construction, Mendota Heights, Mn.
43 Wayne Barkley Construction, New Brighton , Mn.
44 St. Anthony Builders, Inc. , St. Anthony, Mn.
45 B. Kufus and Company, Vadnais Heights, Mn.
46
47 Motion carried unanimously
48
49
50 Heating Licenses
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1 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the heating licenses for •
2 the following heating companies:
3
4 Care Air Conditioning b Heating, Inc. , New Brighton, Mn.
5 Riccar Heating, Anoka, Mn.
G
1 Motion carried unanimously
13
9 Vending License
10 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the vending license for
11 Woodside Enterprises, Maple Grove, Mn. for one candy machine located in
12 J.C . Penneys at Apache Plaza.
13 Motion carried unanimously
14
15
16 6. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
17
18 A. Maier Stewart and Associates
19 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to approve payment in the amount of
20 $276.86 to Maier Stewart and Associates for professional services rendered
21 from August 26 through September 29, 1990. This is the final bill for
22 the firm's work regarding concrete repairs on Edward Street and 33rd Avenue.
23 Councilmember Wagner observed that the billing contained an error in the
24 . design and staking columns of charges. He noted that they were correct but
25 were reversed.
26 Motion carried unanimously •
27 G
28
�9 B. Calgon Carbon Corporation
30 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve payment in the amount of
31 53,420.00 to the Calgon Carbon Corporation which is the service fee for
32 September 1990.
33 Motion carried unanimously,
34
35
35 C. Verified Claims
37 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the verified claims for
36 the liquor accounts payable .dated October 10, 1990 and for the accounts
39 payable dated October 24, 1990.
40 Motion carried unanimously
41
42
43
meeting to discuss the St. Anthony
44 Gretchen Wunderlik was to attend this
4; Library. She contacted Mayor Ranallo to advise him it is her preference
46 to attend a council meeting after the upcoming meeting at the Library
47 had been held. Mayor Ranallo indicated to her that this would be acceptable.
48
49 Youth Services Bureau Representative
So Dean Mesk, a member of the Board of Directors for the Youth Services Bureau,
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• 1 inquired why the City Council had reduced its funding for the Bureau.
2 The City Manager advised that Kay Andrews, Director of the . Bureau, had
3 also called regarding the funding cut.
4
5 The City Manager noted he had advised Ms. Andrews that the funding had
6 been cut as it was allocated for use by the D.A.R.E. Program and for
7 training of the officer who would be working with the D.A.R.E. Program.
8
9 Mayor Ranallo stated that the City Council had only a certain amount of
10 dollars which could be allocated for this type of activity and it was
11 the consensus of the Council that funds were needed for the D.A.R.E. Program.
12
13 Councilmember Enrooth felt that the funding for the Youth Services Bureau
14 is to be used as "seed" money and that it was not the intent nor purpose
15 to be funding the Bureau each year.
16
17 Councilmember Marks had viewed this funding as being one of an annual
1$ request. He did feel that the Council would be apprised of the Bureau's
19 activity in St. Anthony on a regular basis. He recalled that initially
20 this concept had been started by the Roseville Police Department and has
21 continued primarily through municipal police departments. It was his
22 opinion that the St. Anthony police department had not utilized the Bureau
�3 as effectively nor as often as those in Roseville, Lauderdale and some
24 other cities.
25
• 25 Sandy Martin, a Shoreview Councilmember and a member of the Youth Services
27 Bureau Board, noted that the senior citizens in the community used the
28 Chore Program quite extensively. She -aid that seventy-three residents of
�9 St. Anthony had used the service this year.
30
31 Ms. Martin also stated that St. Anthony employs the services of the
32 crisis counselling office which serves many people and is unique in
33 its effectiveness. She noted that expansion in the area of chemical
34 dependency is being considered, especially in the areas of assessment,
35 referrals and evaluations. She felt the one "flaw" in .the Bureau is
36 that many of the services it offers are not well, known and she requested
37 St. Anthony to expand its use of the Bureau by publicizing its purpose
38 and services.
39
4D Councilmember Makowske stated she has represented the City of St. Anthony
41 since January 1990 at the Youth Services Bureau. She expressed a concern
42 that some people who avail themselves of the services are being charged
43 and may be paying twice. Mr. Mesk advised they are charged on a sliding
44 scale. He also felt the Bureau needed to "re-connect" with the City of
45 St. Anthony and again state its purpose and available services.
46
Mayor Ranallo stated that during the budgeting process, the prime functions
47
46 of the Youth Services Bureau were reviewed.
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50 7. NEW BUSINESS
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October 23, 1990
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1 A. Resolution No. 90-036; A Resolution Making Additions to the List •
2 of Recyclables
3 Sue VanderHeyden requested the Council to delay discussing this resolution
4 at this time. She advised that Hennepin County is presently changing its
5 plastic recycling program and she preferred to gather its new information
6 regarding plastic recycling before any action is taken by the City Council .
7
8 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to table Resolution No. 90-036•
9 Motion carried unanimously
10
11
12 B. Street Light Petition
13 The City Manager received a petition from residents of the 3500 block on.
14 Skycroft Drive for mid block lighting. Of the 30 properties, only one
15 resident was not in favor of the petition.
16
17 The request is for three street lights with fiberglass poles and under-
16 ground wiring. The type of pole and underground wiring is above the City's
19 standard therefore is much more expensive. To offset this additional
20 cost , the neighbors have indicated they would pay the installation costs
21 and agree to pay the annual difference in maintenance and cower costs.
22
23 Councilmember Makowske commented that this is one of the most thorough
24 petitions received by the Council . Councilmember Enrooth felt there may
25 be more petitions received requesting this same type of thing and requested •
26 staff to gather all available information regarding additional costs.
27
28 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to receive the petition and direct staff
�9 to meet with Northern States Power and research the cost and feasibility.
30
31 Motion carried unanimously.
32
33
34 Dr. Ken Johnson, Howard Smith and Allen Lahti , all residents from the
35 3500 block of Skycroft Drive, were in attendance in support of the
36 request.
37
37 The City Manager indicated he will be meeting with the City Attorney
38 regarding assessing the installation and the annual utility charges.
40 He noted this item should be on the November 13th Council meeting agenda
41 and that Northern States Power should be able to complete the installation
42 within two weeks of receiving the request.
43
44 B. PUBLIC HEARINGS
45
46 There were no public hearings.
47
48 9. REPORTS
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50 A. Planning Commission - October 16, 1990 •
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October 23, 1990
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• 1 Commissioner Faust was in attendance representing the Planning Commission.
2 He noted that the Planning Commission meeting minutes for October 16,
3 1990 were accurate.
4
5 1 . Harstad Companies, for 3826 Foss Road, rezoning request
6 While this request is only for rezoning at this time, members of the Planning
7 Commission had expessed concerns for other facets of this proposed develop-
8 ment. It was noted that only one call had been received from a resident
9 who was concerned that this zoning be for residential development.
10
11 Other concerns of the Commissioners dealt with the units being owner/
12 occupied and that another means of access be determined rather than
13 being limited to just Foss Road. It was noted that traffic on Foss Road
14 is already heavy and there might be some traffic studies done to include
15 Chandler Drive.
16
17 Site development in relationship to the ordinances will be reviewed by
l8 staff. Commissioner Faust stated that access on the west would not be
19 possible as Tracy Printing has a building there and some of the area
20 is used by the Public Works Department and the Recycling Center. lt was
21 noted that vehicular trips would decrease if this area is developed as
22 a residential area. Councilmember Makowske inquired if the noise from
23 the City property could cause a problem. Commissioner Faust felt this
24 was unlikely and there was no concern expressed regarding the appearance
• 25 of this property.
26
27 Councilmember Marks recalled this area as having an interesting history.
28 He noted that although it was all zoned light industrial about twenty
�9 years ago, it was being used in a residential manner. Some light indus-
30 trial was scattered in the area but did not cause a problem because of
31 the type of businesses which are there—He stated that in this area is
32 Mirror Lake which is sort of a residential centerpiece and there has been
33 a pathway put around it which is regularly used by residents from the area.
34
35 Councilmember Enrooth has received some phone calls requesting that this
36 R-3 zoning remain and not *be considered for changing in the future.
37
38 Mayor Ranallo stated a similar situation developed at 33rd Avenue and
39 Stinson Boulevard where a property owner requested a residential zoning.
40 When the request was granted it was with the understanding that it would
41 not revert back to light industrial zoning even if this were to increase
42 the value of the property.
43
44 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to follow the Planning Commission's
45 recommendation which is to approve the request for rezoning for property
46 at 3816 Foss Road from industrial to R-3; and that the approval is not
47 granted and made final until such time as a final plat plan is approved
48 by the City Council for the rezoning.
49
50 An amendment approved by the Planning Commission was not acted upon.
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October 23, 1990
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1 Motion carried unanimously •
2
3 Forrest Harstad, the developer, showed the Council photos of other
4 similar -developments his firm has completed. Councilmember Makowske
5 felt additional housing in this price range is quite excellent.
6
7 B. Council Reports
8 None of the Councilmembers had reports.
9
10 Mayor Ranallo advised that the Village Fest Committee had held a meeting
11 on Monday, October 22nd.
12
13 In view of the fact that only seven people attended the meeting, some
14 expressed concern that the Village Fest would continue without more
15 community and volunteer interest. The Mayor advised that another
16 meeting is scheduled for November 12th where officers and boardmembers
17 will be elected.
18
19 Tom Thorson, Village Fest Chairperson, will contact community and civic
20 organizations as to their interest in having the festivities for one
21 or two days and whether they will financially support the Village Fest.
22
23 Mayor Ranallo inquired as to what the Councilmembers felt was the City's
24 role in the Village Fest regarding funding, seed money and volunteers.
25
26 Councilmember Enrooth advised that Tom Thorson may continue his involve- •
27 ment one more year if enough community, interest is received. It was
28 noted that when it was headed by the Jaycess it was broadbased and had
29 considerable support.
30
31 The League of Minnesota Cities is planning its annual conference to be
32 held in Rochester, Minnesota in June of 1991 . The City received a letter
33 from Rochester's Mayor, Chuck Hazama, requesting the City provide a flag
34 for a grand march opening the Conference. Mayor Ranallo has discussed
35 having the school children work on an appropriate flag with Crystal
36 Meriwether. Councilmember -Marks stated that the City already has two
37 -logos-... Co.uncilmember Makowske felt the newer one should be used on the
38 flag.
39
40 Mayor Ranalloadvised he has been requested to serve on the Project 13
41 Study Committee. This committee will study the school facilities in the
42 community. Presently, the elementary school is at capacity and consideration
43 must be given to moving students from Wilshire School to the Middle School .
44 Also, the future of the building where the City offices are housed will be
45 discussed. The Mayor attended the Committee' s first meeting and he noted
46 the next meeting will be scheduled after the Referendum vote on November
47 6th.
48
49 C. City Manager's Report
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October 23, 1990
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• 1 1 . Meetings
2 The City Manager advised there will be an Association of Metropolitan
3 Municipalities Policy Adoption meeting on November 1st at the Ambassador
4 Hotel . He will be attending and will register any Councilmembers who
6 plan to attend.
L
7 The City Manager, Councilmember Enrooth and Kathy Knapp attended a Community
8 Services Committee meeting.
9
10 2. National Guard Armory
11 Planning Commissioner Faust requested the City Manager to obtain information
12 regarding the building of an armory in St. Anthony. This proposed facility
13 will house the Finance Division of the National Guard. Presently, this
14 division is located in White Bear Lake. The National Guard would own the
15 building and the land. One benefit of this facility is that the City could
16 use it at no cost . A disadvantage is that there would be no property taxes
17 paid on it.
18
19 Discussion continued regarding possible locations for the facility. The
20 City Manager advised that Commissioner Faust had indicated his willingness
21 to personally pursue the matter if the Council so desired.
22
23 3. Address Change on Foss Road
24 The City Manager had contacted Bill Soth, the City Attorney, regarding the
25 one person who was opposed to the address change on Foss Road. The City
• Y6 Manager wanted an opinion as to how, or if, this opposition should be
�7 addressed. The resident stated he received no notification of the request
28 being made for a change. C
29
30 Bill Soth was not available, but Matt Seltzer, his associate, advised that
31 the City Council had within its jurisdiction to name a street anything it
32 chose. Legal counsel for the League of Minnesota Cities gave similar
33 advice.
34
34 D. Report on Trip to Salo, Finland
36 Salo, Finland is St. Anthony' s Sister City. David Braslau, a St. Anthony
37 resident and a representative of the St. Anthony Orchestra, recently
38 returned from a trip which included a visit to Salo. He said that Salo is
39 located in the "Swedish" part of Finland. It ' s main industry is processing
J4 0 of sugar beets.
41
42 The population of the City is approximately 20,000 and forty-three people
43 serve on the City Council and represent nine political parties. The City
44 employes 1 ,028 people which includes educators. He observed that religion
14 r, in affairs of state and government is much more evident than in the United
46 States.
47
48 Mr. Braslau stated the purpose of his trip to Salo was to discuss the
49 St. Anthony Orchestra trip there in August of 1991 . The Orchestra will
50 give two concerts, one on the first Sunday and the second on the last
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October 23, 1990
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1 Sunday. Some of the Salo musicians will perform with the City's Orchestra. •
2 The concerts will be given. in the "Blue House", the site for all cultural
3 activities in the City.
4
5 Approximately twenty-five musicians from the St. Anthony Orchestra are
G planning on making the trip. Fundraising has netted $10,000 at this point
7 in time.
8 -
9 Councilmember Enrooth inquired if Mr. Braslau sensed much enthusiasm for
10 the City Orchestra's visit. Mr. Braslau responded that the Mayor was rather
11 low key, although his wife was very hospitable. The Choir Conductor and
12 the Orchestra Leader were quite enthusiastic. Mayor Ranallo recalled that
13 Bob Sundland had remarked on the quiet nature of Salo's mayor also.
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15 The next meeting of the Orchestra is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Friday,
16 October 26th.
17
18 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
19
20 There was no unfinished business.
21
22 11 . CITY MANAGER' S EVALUATION
23
24 Motion b;• Wagner, second by Makowske to go into a closed session to conduct
25 the City Manager's evaluation. The session started at 8:45 p.m. . •
26
27 a Motion carried unanimously
28
29 The regular Council meeting was reconvened.
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31 12. ADJOURNMENT
32
33 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m. .
34
35 Motion carried unanimously
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38 Respectfully submitted,
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41 JoAnne Student , Council Secretary
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44 Mayor Clarence Ranallo
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47 City Clerk
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