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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 17, 1991
7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL TO ORDER.
II. ROLL CALL.
III. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF AUGUST
20, 1991.
• IV. DESIGNATE COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO OCTOBER 8,
1991 COUNCIL MEETING.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A. 7:35 P.M. - GARRET PREUSSNER, FOR 2917 - 31ST AVENUE N.E.,
SETBACK VARIANCE REQUEST.
VI. REVIEW OF PROPOSED ZONINING ORDINANCE FOR
RECODIFICATION.
VII. ADJOURNMENT.
NOTE: PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE WITH YOU TO THIS MEETING.
1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF
3 AUGUST 20 , 1991
4 1 . CALL TO ORDER
5
6 The meeting was called to order at 7: 35 p.m. with the Pledge
7 of Allegiance led by Chairman Madden.
8
9 2 . ROLL CALL
10
11 Present : Madden, Brownell , Faust , Franzese, Gondorchin,
12 Murphy and Werenicz
13
14 Staff Present : City Manager Burt and Management Assistant
15 Urbia
16
17 3 . APPROVAL OF JUNE 18 , 1991 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
18
19 Motion by Murphy, second by Faust to approve the minutes of
20 the June 18 , 1991 Planning Commission Meeting with the
21 following corrections :
22
23 page 3, line 21 : Delete "Williams ' s" and replace with
24 "Williams ' "
page 13 , line 15: Change "Gondorchin" and replace with
"Murphy"
27
28 Motion carried unanimously
29
30 There were no additions to the agenda for the Planning Commission
31 meeting.
32
33 4 . DESIGNATE COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO SEPTEMBER 10 , 1991
34 COUNCIL MEETING
35
36 Commissioner Brownell will represent the Planning Commission
37 at the September 10 , 1991 Council Meeting.
38
39 S. PUBLIC HEARINGS
40
41 A. Thomas Shamp, 3209 Edward. Street N.E. - Fence Variance
42 Request
43
44 All affected property owners have received notice of this
45 public hearing.
46
47 Mr . Shamp is requesting a variance from the fence height
48 requirements .to allow for an eight foot six inch fence.
49 The request is for a two foot six inch variance from the
ordinance as the ordinance states that no fence shall be
over six feet in height .
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2 AUGUST 20 , 1991 •
3 PAGE 2
4
5 STAFF REPORT
6
7 A letter was received from Mr. Shamp which addressed two
8 important issues, those being: the slope of the property
9 required for drainage and that the fence is an integral
10 part of the deck and it does not exceed the six foot
11 maximum requirement when measured from the top of the
12 deck as compared to measuring from the ground.
13
14 Urbia showed the Commission members photos of the project
15 which displayed some planned lattice which will be in
16 place in the future. Commissioner Murphy expressed some
17 concern regarding the compliance of the deck meeting code
18 and felt the height being considered would be over the
19 allowable height .
20
21 Urbia advised that the Public works Director, Larry
22 Hamer , had observed that the fence may be too high and
23 recommended to Mr. Shamp he go through the variance
24 request procedure. It was noted that if the height were
25 measured from the top of the deck to the top of the fence
26 it would not be over the allowable height . If it were
27 measured from the natural grade it would be too high to
28 comply with the ordinance. The City Manager and the •
29 Management Assistant advised this matter should be
30 reviewed by the Planning Commission. Mr. Shamp took this
31 advice and made the request for the variance.
32
33 Murphy inquired why the fence was installed before the
34 variance request had been submitted. Urbia responded that
35 the property owner had understood measurements would be
36 taken from the deck. Madden felt the concern of the fence
37 height is more appropriately viewed as a concern of the
38 neighbor who has to look at it and was not the
39 perspective of the one who erects it . He stated he does
40 not feel the ordinance held a narrow interpretation of
41 this regulation.
42
43 Franzese observed there is some question what is defined
44 as a fence. She feels this project does not really
45 constitute a fence. Urbia reviewed the term "fence" and
46 noted that it is not defined in the ordinance.
47
48 Murphy inquired if a deck design is addressed in the
49 ordinance. Urbia did not know if it were.
50
51 Franzese cautioned that if this were not viewed as a
52 fence the Commission could be opening up opportunities
53 for anyone to do anything they wanted. There could be
54 negative fallout by not interpreting this as a fence.
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2 AUGUST 20 , 1991
PAGE 3
5
6 Madden observed that the fence without the lattice would
7 require a variance. Urbia advised that the Public works
8 Director had visited the home to view the deck. Murphy
9 inquired if a building permit has been gotten. Urbia
10 responded that a building permit had been sought and that
it the plans had been submitted at the time the permit was
12 issued.
13
14 Mr. Shamp advised that no plans were required. He stated
15 it is his intent to make this a first-class addition to
16 the neighborhood and that some of his neighbors had
17 expressed their support for his project .
18
19 The Public Hearing was opened at 7 : 43 p.m.
20
21 Mr. Shamp expressed his appreciation for the comments he
22 has received from staff during their site inspection as
23 well as the comments received from members of the
24 Planning Commission.
25
26 No one spoke for or against the request .
27
Gondorchin inquired if it is Mr. Shamp' s intention to put
46 the lattice work back into the project . Mr. Shamp
30 responded that this is his intention as the lattice work
31 makes the project more attractive. He noted that his
32 neighbors are aware that this is his intention.
33
34 Werenicz noted he had visited the site and is supportive
35 of granting the variance.
36
37 The Public Hearing was closed at 7 : 46 p.m.
38
39 Motion by Franzese, second by Werenicz to grant the variance
40 from the height requirements to allow for an eight foot six
41 inch fence to Thomas Shamp at 3209 Edward Street N.E. , noting
42 that no one spoke against the project and it does comply with
43 the three conditions for granting of a variance.
44
45 Brownell stated he will not support the granting of the
46 variance as he feels the three conditions necessary for
47 granting a variance have not been answered. He sees no
48 hardship: it is not being done to correct extraordinary
49 circumstances, and the alleged difficulty or hardship is not
50 caused by City ordinances .
51
52 Franzese felt the City Council should be requested to review
the ordinances for screening and questioned if this project
would fit the definition of screening.
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2 AUGUST 20 , 1991
3 PAGE 4
4
5
6 Madden felt that a fence is viewed as screening and vice
7 versa. He thought that most people usually thought of a fence
8 as a structure on a lot line.
9
10 Faust noted that a fence provides privacy. He would be more
11 concerned about this fence if it were to go all the way back
12 to the end of the property or if it were located on the
13 property line. He noted he can understand Mr. Shamp' s intent
14 because of the special and unique circumstances.
15
16 Examples of "circumstances" were requested by Madden but none
17 were given at this time .
18
19 Faust felt that the height of the deck closes up a potentially
20 unsightly area and does add to the area. He thinks it is a
21 first class project .
22
23 Murphy observed that the project does not give a sense of a
24 closed fence and that it was very open. It only goes to the
25 end of the deck and not out into the yard.
26
27 Franzese felt circumstances are special and this is a special •
28 design. Murphy felt it was unique as it does not hinder any
29 site lines nor does it block any passage.
30
31 Franzese felt the design which goes down to the ground is more
32 aesthetically pleasing.
33
34 Roll call : Madden, Faust , Franzese, Gondorchin, Murphy;
35 Werenicz - aye
36
37 Brownell - nay
38
39 Motion carried
40
41 Mr. Shamp was advised his attendance at the September 10th Council
42 Meeting is recommended but not required. This item will be
43 discussed early on the Council agenda.
44
45 RECESS: 8: 05 P.M.
46
47 RECONVENE: 8x12 P.M.
48
49
50 6.MISCELLANEOUS
51
52 A. Proposed Shopping Center Comprehensive Sign Plan
53
54 The City Manager advised that developers are interested
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PAGE 5
4
5
6 in purchasing the vacant shopping center on the corner of 39th
7 Avenue and Stinson Boulevard. They have expressed concern
8 about the success of this location with obvious visibility
9 problems .
10
11 Staff advised that this shopping center has been nearly vacant
12 for a very long time. The developers felt signage would solve
13 the problems. At the request of staff , the developers put
14 together a comprehensive sign package for this location. Staff
15 had also recommended that the developers put together a
16 package for the signage for all of the stores in the center.
17 It was felt by staff that the first signage priority was for
18 the pylon sign on the front of the property. The developers
19 agreed with this observation.
20
21 Burt stated that the signage being considered -for the location
22 nearest Stinson Boulevard would be similar to the sign located
23 at the Stop & Shop business . There is space for six businesses
24 to locate in the shopping center and Burt advised that signage
25 would be based on the front square footage of the center with
26 a maximum of one-hundred and fifty feet .
40 The reason for the developers being in attendance at this
29 Planning Commission meeting is their desire for input from
30 Commission members regarding signage. They feel signage is
31 critical to the success of the shopping center. The City
32 Manager said that the developers are also proposing widening
33 of the driveways presently on the site. They are only twenty-
34 five feet wide. A sprinkler system is also being considered to
35 maintain the grassy areas .
36
37 Franzese inquired if it is the intent to identify -the shopping
38 center as well as the tenants on the monument sign. The City
39 Manager responded that this is correct . He referred the
40 Commission members to the pylon sign presently located at 19th
41 Avenue and Johnson Street which is identical to the sign being
42 proposed. The City Manager advised the monument sign can be
43 controlled by the Comprehensive Sign Plan.
44
45 Faust noted that the only issue he felt was to be considered
46 was the gas station sign. This will need a variance.
47
48 Burt also inquired if the Planning Commission would want the
49 developers to submit each sign for approval or .would a
50 comprehensive sign package be preferred.
51
2 Madden requested information from the sign ordinance regarding
the requirements for gas station signage.
4
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2 AUGUST 20 , 1991
3 PAGE 6
4
5
6 The City Manager referred to the sign ordinance which stated
7 that one pylon sign is allowed which may be thirty feet in
8 height and minimum clearance from grade, a fifty square foot
9 surface and only one price sign is allowed not to exceed eight
10 square feet .
11
12 Madden observed that the proposed sign does not meet this
13 criteria. Burt stated that the Stop & Shop sign identifies the
14 store and not the brand of gas being sold at the business. He
15 also noted that there are no dimensions on the bottom of this
16 sign.
17
18 The City Manager addressed the placement of a proposed
19 pedestrian crossing in the area of this shopping center. It
20 will be located near 39th Avenue. Faust stated his concern
21 with the placement of this pedestrian crossing. Madden
22 inquired if feedback will be sought from the City Council
23 regarding the placement of the pedestrian crossing. The City
24 Manager advised that the matter will be coming to the Planning
25 Commission before it will be discussed by the City Council .
26
27 Werenicz noted .that the sign at the Stop & Shop measures eight •
28 by ten. He inquired if the proposed sign could be down sized.
29 One of the developers responded that he and his partner had
30 designed this sign and all of them would be this size.
31
32 Franzese noted that the sign at the St . Anthony Shopping
33 Center lists all of its tenants . She was concerned if the
34 proposed sign would be large enough to list all six tenants .
35
36 The City Manager referred to the sign ordinance which allows
37 one "price" sign for each curb cut .
38
39 Madden inquired if the Planning Commission was expected to
40 take a formal action on this issue. The City Manager stated
41 that this agenda item was for the purposes of discussion and
42 for the developers to get a "feel" for what should be
43 addressed or adjusted with their proposal to develop the
44 shopping center.
45
46 Gondorchin stated he finds the proposed signage acceptable.
47 Faust felt it was a good idea to develop a Comprehensive Sign
48 Plan. He indicated he found the sign proposal tonight
49 acceptable but that the five by five proposed sign is very
50 unrealistic. He suggested that this size should be increased
51 in the ordinance or all of the other sign sizes should be
52 reduced. He noted that a five by five sign is not very
53 effective. •
54
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5
6 Franzese stated she has resided in the City for twenty years
7 and never knew there was a shopping center -in this location.
8 She frequents the Super America Station because of the
9 location of a cash machine at this site. She inquired if it is
10 the intent of the developers to have a cash machine installed
11 in the shopping center. They responded that this is the plan.
12
13 Brownell noted that it is very refreshing to have developers
14 come into City Hall and the Planning Commission before they
15 commence their project . He encouraged the developers to submit
16 a comprehensive sign plan. He felt a fifty foot pylon sign was
17 not realistic in this location.
18
19 Faust inquired how the size limitation on pylon signs can be
20 remedied. Brownell felt the Planning Commission should review
21 the sign ordinance. werenicz suggested that allowable square
22 footage on both sides of a sign should be considered.
23
24 The City Manager advised that the City Attorney has totally
25 rewrote the Zoning Code. The revised Zoning Code will be on
26 the agenda of the next Planning Commission for its review.
The City Attorney will be starting the sign ordinance
29 recodification in the near future. Faust inquired what
30 criteria will be used by the City Attorney when relooking the
31 sign ordinance.
32
33 Burt -responded that the City Attorney will be looking at
34 putting some consistency in the allowable sizes of signs ,
35 visibility, clarifying language and reviewing the sign sizes
36 allowable at service stations . He noted that some businesses
37 predictably use the maximum sizes allowed and the maximum
38 should be reviewed to be consistent with what already exists .
39 It was speculated that most of the signs which exceed the
40 maximum would probably be grandfathered in.
41
42 Referring to the proposed development of the shopping center,
43 Franzese stated her concern with the increase of traffic on
44 Stinson Boulevard and the potential problems which may occur
45 with a curb cut on Stinson Boulevard. The City Manager advised
46 that there will be a three-way stop on 39th Avenue and when
47 the signals are installed on 37th Avenue there will be better
48 traffic control .
49
50 Franzese inquired what businesses have indicated an interest
51 in locating in the shopping center. One of the developers
responded there will be a convenience store and a gas station.
He has contacted other businesses which have conveyed their
interest in being in the shopping center.
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3 PAGE 8
4
5
6' Brownell inquired if all entrances to the businesses in the
7 shopping center will face on Stinson Boulevard. The developer
8 stated that all entrances will face west and there will be no
9 wrap-around sign problems .
10
11 B.Comprehensive Plan Revisions and Kenzie Terrace Corridor
12 Moratorium
13
14 The City Manager advised that copies of the Comprehensive Plan
15 had been sent to all members of the Planning Commission. To
16 date, four members of the Commission have responded with
17 comments and observations regarding the Comprehensive Plan .
18
19 Some members of the Planning Commission had .questions and
20 concerns about the proposed Citizens ' Committee. The City
21 Manager advised that the charge of the Citizens ' Committee is
22 to act in an advisory position to the Planning Commission and
23 to make comments . It ' s charge is not to make recommendations .
24 He noted that a planner has been hired as had been suggested
25 by the Planning Commission. It is hoped that the Citizens '
26 Committee will be made up of residents from the entire
27 community, not just from the area where the moratorium is in •
28 place.
29
30 The City Manager advised he has received calls from residents
31 expressing an interest in serving on the Citizens ' Committee.
32 He noted that the Citizens ' Committee will review the Plan and
33 pass their observations and comments onto the City Manager who
34 in turn will pass this information on to the Planning
35 Commission. The Planning Commission considers this information
36 and passes it ' s recommendations onto the City Council .
37
38 Burt recalled the Ad Hoc Committee was formed rather quickly
39 in response to the Walgreen situation. He noted that some of
40 the residents who served on the Ad Hoc Committee are very
41 interested in serving on the Citizens' Committee and that not
42 all of these residents are from the immediate area of Kenzie
43 Terrace.
44
45 Madden noted that the Planning Commission reflects the City
46 geographically very well and it is a very broad based group.
47 The City Manager advised that the City Council has requested
48 more input for this process . It was observed that the Planning
49 Commission meetings do not attract very many residents and the
50 City Council wanted as many people as possible involved.
51
52 Gondorchin reflected on the response rate from a survey. Burt
53 noted that the input from a survey and the brainstorming •
54 session was what was utilized for the Autumn Woods project and
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2 AUGUST 20 , 1991
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4
5 the information gathered was very useful .
6
7 Faust felt that residents of different, parts of the City have
8 some different interests. There is a need to get an overall
9 picture.
10
11 The City Manager referred to the proposed speed limit for
12 Silver Lake Road. He noted that presently a vote is being
13 taken by secret ballot of lakeshore property owners. He felt
14 this is a good example of an idea being presented and it did
15 not reflect the position of the majority.
16
17 He was of the opinion that very good response on this issue
18 has been received and there have been some volunteers signing
19 up for the Road Task Force. Very good input and direction was
0 received from these people.
22 Franzese felt there is going to be a duplication of the
23 presentation, first to a Citizens ' Committee and then to the
24 Planning Commission. It was her position that the forum is
25 underused and that citizens should be encouraged to bring
26 their concerns and comments to the Planning Commission.
27
It was the City Manager ' s observation that people respond more
when they are affected, such as in the case of the Walgreen' s
0 issue.
31
32 Traffic patterns and circulation was addressed as was the
33 actual physical and design planning. Also, the exits from the
34 Fire Station were considered. The City Manager felt that
35 property owners in the area know first-hand the needs of a
36 given project .
37
38 Gondorchin hoped that the plan is not only for beautification
39 but considers the issues of commerce as well .
40
41 The City Manager advised that he received a call from Roger
42 Bona, who owns a service station in the area, indicating his
43 interest in being involved in the matter.
44
45 Franzese felt that with all of the benefits to be gained from
46 a Citizens ' Committee that perhaps Apache Plaza should be
47 addressed as well .
48
49 The City Manager responded that starting on the south side of
50 the City and working the way up was the decision.
51
52 Gondorchin felt the area of 37th and Silver Lake Road was an
unsightly area as well .
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2 AUGUST 26 , 1991
3 PAGE 10
4
5
6 The City Manager advised that sidewalks are being considered
7 for this area in the future.
8
9 The City Manager requested members of the Planning Commission
10 to consider the purpose of a Citizens' Committee, how it will
111 be used, and how it ' s membership will be comprised.
12
13 Madden inquired if a planner will be hired. The City Manager
14 responded that a planner will be hired for this matter. He
15 noted that a plan may be created for which there will not be
16 enough funding.
17
18 Gondorchin inquired if anything has transpired on the medical
19 facility. The City Manager responded he will contact the
20 parties who had indicated an interest in this facility.
21
22 Dennis Cavanaugh, a resident of the community, had the
23 impression that there is tremendous resistance from the
24 Planning Commission regarding having a Citizens ' Committee. He
25 felt the public hearing process appears to be somewhat
26 "brittle. " He felt what is really being looked at is to get
27 the Shopping Center viable. •
28
29 Cavanaugh cited the area of St . Anthony Park as an area which
30 had an ambiance that could work with the St . Anthony Shopping
31 Center. He has spoken to a representative of Eberhardt
32 Development who indicated a willingness to speak with a
33 Citizens ' Committee.
34
35 Cavanaugh felt that the St . Anthony Shopping Center has been
36 marketed very poorly. He noted that the changes at the liquor
37 store made it more "user friendly. " It was his opinion that
38 not to have a Citizens ' Committee would be imprudent and that
39 members of this group should interact with the planner
40 particularly in the area of developing commercial interests.
41
42 Franzese stated that citizens groups are very valuable and
43 that members of the Planning Commission are really interested
44 and want to be part of the process.
45
46 Gondorchin stated he takes strong exception to Cavanaugh's
47 statement regarding the resistence of the Planning Commission
48 to a Citizens' Committee. Madden felt the group was hastily
49 formed in response to the Walgreen issue and was narrowly
50 based.
51
52 Cavanaugh noted that this is a Planning Commission issue and
53 that the Citizens ' Committee would act as an advisory group
54 without any authority.
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AUGUST 20 , 1991
41 PAGE 11
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5
6- Faust stated his support of citizen involvement from all parts
7 of the community. Gondorchin hoped it is not the wish of
8 Cavanaugh to duplicate what presently exists in St . Anthony
9 Park as it may not be as successful in our community as it is
10 there.
11
12 Brownell stated his dislike for a committee which is against
13 something. He feels this kind of premise draws a very poor
14 cross section of the community. He is supportive of a survey
15 for input .
16
17 The City Manager inquired what the members of the Planning
18 Commission want him to present to the City Council . Gondorchin
19 is supportive of a survey and a Citizens ' Committee.
20
21 It was noted that a moratorium starts thirty days after it is
22 published.
23
24 Motion by Madden, second by Brownell that the Planning
25 Commission recommends to the City Council that a committee be
26 formed to study the Kenzie Terrace Corridor: that the
committee consist of residents who are geographically
representative of the City: that members be appointed by the
City Council ; and that a survey be conducted.
30
31 The City Manager felt the survey should focus on the entire
32 community or everything south of 29th Avenue.
33
34 Madden and Murphy felt the survey should focus on the Kenzie
35 Terrace Corridor . Brownell agreed, noting that a general
36 purpose survey was not appropriate but a narrow focus in this
37 area would be more meaningful .
38
39 Gondorchin requested that the survey be reviewed by the
40 Planning Commission.
41
42 Franzese suggested that all residents be apprised of . the
43 meeting dates and times of the Citizens ' Committee. The City
44 Manager felt the - Cable Channel 16 and the Kiwanis bulletin
45 board could be utilized to get this information out to the
46 residents.
47
48 Motion carried unanimously
49
50 Faust inquired why the minutes of the June 4th Council meeting
51 were not in the Planning Commission packet . The City Manager
52 will follow up on this matter.
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5
6 8. ADJOURNMENT
7
8 Motion by Brownell , second by Werenicz to adjourn the Planning
9 Commission meeting at 9:40 p.m. .
10
11 ' ' Motion carried unanimously
12
13
14 Respectfully submitted, ,
15
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17 Jo-Anne Student , Planning Commission Secretary
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ilia a AppROVAL :
DATE :
September 12, 1991
TO :
Planning commission Members
FROM :
David Urbia, Management Assistant
=TEM : G Preussner, 2917-31st Avenue N.E. Setback Request
The applicant, Garret Preussner, is requesting a variance of 13 feet 3 inches to allow for a front
yard setback of 40-feet (ordinance requires a minimum of 30-feet or equal to the average of the
adjacent property) for the construction of an addition to the existing single family dwelling at 2917
31st Avenue Northeast.
The 40 yard setback for the existing structure is allowed as it has been "grandfathered." However,
the proposed addition is subject to the provisions of the ordinance, which would require a 53 foot
3 inch front yard setback (as adjoining property is the average of 50' and 56.5') or a variance
request.
City staff asked the applicant if the addition could be placed on the back of the existing structure.
The applicant stated that: (1) this would be difficult, if not impossible, to construct, and (2) the
surrounding neighbors' lots are built up and drain into his backyard, hence an addition in the
backyard could interfere with drainage.
Public comment on this matter has been received. Concern about the completion of the exterior
siding was given. Another concern (due to misunderstanding) was that the addition would be on
the front of the house. This person would oppose the variance request if the addition were to be
on the front, which it is not, therefore they support the variance request. Mr. Preussner stated that
he spoke with his two adjacent neighbors, and they did not object to his proposed addition.
City staff recommends the granting of the variance, under the condition that the entire siding and
exterior remodeling be completed when the addition is completed.
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PETITION FOR VARIANCE
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Status of applicant (owner, buyer, renter, agent, etc. ) :
Street address and/or legal description of property petitioned for
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Zoning
Zoning district in which property is located:
Request: SES <�i 7r1Cff E�
Pursuant to Section 15, Subd. 5, of the City of St. Anthony Zoning
Ordinance, a variance shall not be granted for any use not permitted in
the zone in which a particular parcel lies.
Minnesota Statutes and City Ordinances require that the following
• conditions must be satisfied for approval of this request. Please
respond to these conditions using additional sheets, if necessary.
1) Because of the particular physical surroundings, shape, or
topographical conditions ' of the parcel of land involved, the proposed
variance would relieve an undue hardship, as distinguished from a mere
inconvenience, should the applicable ordinance be strictly enforced.
2) The purpose of the proposed variance is not based exclusively upon a
desire to increase the value or income potential of the parcel of land,
but would correct extraordinary circumstances applicable to this
property but not applicable to other property in the vicinity or zoning
district.
_ 3) The alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by City Ordinance and
has not been created by any persons presently having an interest in the
parcel of land.
Signature of applicant
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• CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
VARIANCE REQUEST
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, September 17, 1991 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:
Consideration of a request from Garret Preussner for a variance of 13 feet 3 inches to allow
for a front yard setback of 40 feet (ordinance.requires a minimum of 30 feet or equal to the
average of the adjacent property) for the construction of an addition to the eadsting single
family dwelling at 2917 31st Avenue Northeast.
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
September 5, 1991
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St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
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1 CITY OF ST . ANTHONY
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF
4
5 AUGUST 13 , 1991
6
7
8 1 . CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
9
10 The Council meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 p.m. by Mayor
11 Ranallo who led the Pledge of Allegiance.
12
13 2 . ROLL CALL
14
15 Council Present : Mayor Ranallo, Councilmembers Marks , En�rooth,
16 and Wagner .
17
18 Council Absent : Fleming.
19
20 Staff Present : City Manager Burt and Management Assistant
21 Urbia
22
23 3. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 13 , 1991 COUNCIL AGENDA
24
25 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve the agenda for
26 the August 13 , 1991 Council meeting with the. addition of the
Wrestling Matches to be held on August 25th at 2 : 00 p.m.
sponsored by Rosie ' s Restaurant .
29
30 Motion carried unanimously
31
32
33 4 . APPROVAL OF JULY 30 , 1991 COUNCIL MINUTES
34
35 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve the minutes of
36 the July 30 , 1991 Council meeting with the following
37 corrections :
38
39 Page 3 , line 29 : Marks voted "nay" Delete "Wagner"
40 Page 6 , lines 21/22 : Delete "welcoming banner which was placed
41 across Silver Lake Road" and replace with "the signature
42 support banner which had 450 signatures that were collected at
43 Apache Shopping Center"
44 Page 10 , line 23 : Delete "Street" and replace with "Traffic"
45
46 Motion carried unanimously
47
48
49 SPIELMANN PRESENTATION
50
51 Mayor Ranallo presented a framed certificate of recognition to
Joe Spielmann for his earning first prize in an essay contest
sponsored by the Minnesota Board of Aging. Joe wrote an essay
4 about his grandfather , Virgil Arsenault . Mr . Arsenault was in
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3 PAGE 2
4
5
6 attendance at the Council Meeting and was introduced by Joe.
7 Mayor Ranallo read the certificate and congratulated Joe.
8
9
10 5 . LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS
11
12 Contractors Licenses
13
14 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the contractors
15 license for Suzes Home Restoration , Inc. of Columbia Heights ,
16 Mn .
17
18 Motion carried unanimously
19
20 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the contractors
21 license for Phoenix Construction of the Northwest , Inc . of
22 Brooklyn Park , Mn.
23
24 Motion carried unanimously
25
26
27 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the contractors
28 license for Hoppe Remodelling of Moundsview, Mn .
29
30 Motion carried unanimously
31
32
33 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the contractors
34 license for Kunz Construction Company of North St . Paul , Mn.
35
36 Motion carried unanimously
37
38
39 3 . 2 Beer Temporary Permits
40
41 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve the 3 . 2 beer
42 temporary permit for Robert Davies, 3001 29th Avenue N.E. for
43 a picnic of the Village Originals on September 8th in Central
44 Park from 12 : 00 noon until 6 : 00 p.m.
45
46 Roll call : Enrooth, Wagner, Ranallo - aye Marks - nay
47
48 ' Motion carried
49
50
51 Motion by Wagner , second by Enrooth to approve the 3 . 2 beer
52 temporary permit for Douglas Parker , 2800 W. Armour Terrace, •
53 for the Nationwide Papers company picnic on August 22nd at
54 Central Park from 5: OO p.m. until 9: 00 p.m.
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4
5 Roll call : Enrooth, Wagner , Ranallo - aye Marks - nay
6
7 Motion carried
8
9
10 6 . PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
11
12 A. Braun Intertec
13 Motion by Marks , second by Ranallo to approve payment in
14 the amount of $7 , 152 . 00 to Braun Intertec for services
15 rendered regarding the Pavement Management Study.,
16
17 Motion carried unanimously
18
19
20 B. Barr Engineering Company
21 Motion by Marks , second by Ranallo to approve payment in
22 the amount of $1 , 659 . 70 to Barr Engineering Company for
23 professional services rendered from June 2 , 1991 through
24 June 29 , 1991 regarding subwatershed analysis ,
25 development of model imput files and review of
26 topographic mapping information .
The City Manager advised that there has been a slow down
29 at the firm because of vacations and a plan will be
30 brought to the Council by October .
31
32 Motion carried unanimously
33
34
35 C . Hance & LeVahn
36 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve payment in
37 the amount of $2 , 400 . 00 to Hance & LeVahn law firm for
38 professional services rendered relative to St . Anthony
39 prosecutions for the month of August , 1991 .
40
41 Motion carried unanimously
42
43
44 D. Verified Claims
45 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve the six
46 pages of verified claims included in the Council agenda
47 packet .
48
49 Motion carried unaimously
50
51 7 . REPORTS
A. Council Reports
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3 PAGE 4
4
5
6 Report of Councilmembe Waaner
7 Councilmember Wagner had nothing to report at this time.
8
9
10 Report of Councilmember Enrooth
11 Councilmember Enrooth reported that the Hennepin County
12 Groundwater Committee is drafting a policy for
13 groundwater quality control . This report will be
14 distributed to all communities in Hennepin County upon
15 its completion. He noted that some water quality control
16 done by the City of Eagan will be a consideration*.
17
18
19 The Clean Water Partnership Grant Program will be viewed
20 as a source for funding for this policy and its
21 implementation .
22
23 Councilmember Enrooth noted that the Village Fest
24 Committee had its wrap-up meeting. He felt this year ' s
25 event was the best in its history and there was very good
26 participation . He noted that although there are still
27 some bills outstanding that it appeared that the event •
28 would break even .
29
30 Report of Mayor Ranallo
31 Mayor Ranallo agreed that the Village Fest was very
32 successful and observed that there were many children in
33 attendance . He commented on the high level of activity of
34 the pony rides .
35
36 The Mayor will be holding a Post Village Fest Party at
37 his home on September 6th. He requested the City Manager
38 to post this event as all of the members of the Council
39 have been invited.
40
41 The Mayor advised that the dates for the Village Fest
42 next year are July 24 - 25, and may include the 26th if
43 Committee decides to hold a parade . He noted these dates
44 are the same as the dates when the City will be hosting
45 the 1992 Unicycle National Championships .
46
47 Mayor Ranallo informed the Council that Councilmember
48 Enrooth has been appointed to serve on the Hennepin
49 County Recycling Task Force. The charge of the Task Force
50 is to advise the Hennepin County Commissioners on policy
51 relative to recycling issues . The current tipping fee was
52. discussed .
53 •
54
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3 PAGE 5
4 Report of Councilmember Marks
5 Councilmember Marks commented on the "water quality" of
6 the Dunk Tank at the Village Fest . He had volunteered to
7 be a " target" in the Tank.
8
9 The St . Anthony Civic Orchestra will be leaving on August
10 14th for Salo, Finland, St . Anthony' s Sister City.
11 Councilmember Marks and his wife will be travelling with
12 the Orchestra to Salo and then will be .continuing on to
13 Moscow and .other areas . Before the Council Meeting was
14 convened, Mrs . Marks brought an engraved silver bowl and
15 a scrapbook of St . Anthony photos for the Coungil to
16 view. These items will be presented to the Orchestra' s
17 hosts in Salo.
18
19
20 Councilmember Marks felt Councilmember Wagner and his
21 wife , Audrey, should be thanked for their hospitality
22 shown to the women from Wisconsin who volunteered to stay
23 with the Special Olympic athletes from St . .Vincent for
24 all of the ten days they were participating. Members of
25 the Council agreed that these volunteers should be
26 recognized.
0 Columbus Day Celebration
29 Mayor Ranallo reported on a meeting held at Apache Plaza
30 by parties interested in having a celebration for the
31 500th Anniversary of Columbus Day. He noted that members
32 of the Apache Merchants Association had expressed
33 interest in participating as had Barb Olsonoski , Manager
34 of Apache Plaza.
35
36 There will be events for the whole month of October. On
37 October '6th thirty portraits of Columbus memorabilia and
38 documents will be on display at the Shopping Center . On
39 Sunday, October 27th .from Noon to 5: 00 p.m there will be
40 "The World ' s Largest Spaghetti Feed. " This will be hosted
41 by an Italian group and the Knights of Columbus . The
42 Mayor noted that the liquor store will supply the wine
43 for this meal .
44
45 B. City Manaaer ' s Report
46
47 The City Manager advised that the City' s liquor
48 advertisement will appear on Channel 23 . It is scheduled
49 to run around 10 : 05 p.m. but the City Manager noted that
50 is seldom the time certain .
51
Rosie' s Restaurant contacted the City Manager regarding
40 a wrestling match it is sponsoring on August 25th. He
54 noted that permission was not needed for this event . He
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3 PAGE 6
4
5
6 stated his concerns to the sponsors regarding parking and
7 restroom facilities . The City Manager noted that a
8 rainout date has been selected. It is August 26th and the
9 event will be held at the St . Anthony Shopping Center .
10
11
12 8 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
13
14 There were no public hearings .
15
16 9 . NEW BUSINESS
17
18 A. Resolution No. 91-035 ; Re : Participation in a storm water
19 program with the City of Minneapolis
20
21
22 The City Manager advised that the EPA has put in some
23 very strict guidelines for storm water handling for
24 cities over 100 , 000 population . He noted that one percent
25 of St . Anthony ' s storm water is located in Districts #6
26 and V . If corrections are needed it could cost the City
27 about $5 , 000 . There are no costs for a permit only if any
28 corrections are needed.
29
30 It was the consensus of the Council that the City take no
31 action in light of the fact that most of the City' s water
32 drains into the Rice Creek Watershed District . The City
33 Manager observed that if there are any contaminants in
34 the City they would most likely have come from an
35 industrial area. Industries are responsible for their-own
36 clean up of contaminants .
37
38 No council action was taken on the resolution.
39
40
41 B. Resolution No. 91-036 ; Re: Paper Procurement Policy
42 Hennepin County requires municipalities to adopt
43 procedures the same or similar to its policy for paper
44 procurement in order to remain eligible for funding under
45 the Hennepin County Funding Assistance Policy for
46 Recycling.
47
48 Urbia explained the procurement policy and advised that
49 recyclable paper costs a little more.
50
51 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve the adoption
52 of Resolution No . 91-036 which approves a paper •
53 procurement policy for the City of St . Anthony.
54
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4
5
6 Motion carried unanimously
7
8 C. Resolution No. 91-037 ; Re: Early retirement incentive for
9 City employees
10 The City Manager advised that PERA is supporting this
11 incentive program to encourage retirement of high
12 salaried employees . He noted that there are four
13 employees on the St . Anthony staff who qualify and two
14 have indicated their intention to retire. This retirement
15 incentive is being offered for one year.
16
17 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to adopt Resolution
18 No . 91-037 being a resolution of non-precedence for early
19 retirement incentive for City of St . Anthony employees .
20
21 Motion carried unanimously
22
23
24
25
26 D. Resolution No.. 91-038 ; Re : Opposing "Police Bill of
Rights" legislation
Mayor Ranallo observed that this legislation would
29 curtail any meaningful police supervision . The City
30 Manager noted that it would also create bureaucratic
31 paperwork . He said there was no discussion regarding this
32 legislation when it was passed by the Senate and it
33 presently is in the House of Representatives .
34
35 It was felt that perhaps this legislation was a reaction
36 to the situation in Los Angeles or really an
37 "overreaction . "
38
,' 3'9 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to adopt Resolution
-4'0 L No. 91-038 , a resolution opposing "Police Bill of Rights"
41 legislation .
42
43 Motion carried unanimously
44
45 10 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS
46
47 A. Ordinance No . 1991-006 ; Re: Construction Moratorium
48 (Third reading)
49 The City Manager has received calls from three members of
50 the Planning Commission. They all stated that the
51 Citizens ' Committee should include residents from all
areas of the community, not just those from the area
addressed in the Moratorium.
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4
5
6 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to adopt Ordinance No.
7 1991-006 being an ordinance relating to a moratorium on
8 issuance of permits for construction of new buildings and
9 certain alterations in a defined area north of Kenzie
10 Terrace and south of St . Anthony Boulevard; amending the
11 1973 Code of Ordinances by adding a new Section 360 .
12
13 Motion carried unanimously
14
15
16 Mayor Ranallo requested Councilmember Marks to tha"nk his
17 wife, Florence for putting together the scrapbook for
18 presentation to representatives of the City of Salo,
19 Finland.
20
21 11 . ADJOURNMENT
22
23 Motion by Ranallo, second by Marks to adjourn the meeting at
24 8 : 10 p .m.
25
26 Motion carried unanimously
27 •28
29
30
31 Respectfully submitted,
32
33
34 Jo-Anne Student , Council Secretary
35
36
37 Mayor Clarence Ranallo
38
39 ATTEST:
40 City Clerk
41
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43
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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
3 OF AUGUST 27 , 1991
4
5 I . CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6
7 The Council meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 p.m. and Mayor
8 Ranallo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
9
10 2 . ROLL CALL:
11
12 Council Present : Mayor Ranallo, Councilmembers Enrooth,
13 Fleming, and Wagner.
14
15 Staff Present : City Manager Burt and Management Assistant
16 Urbia.
17
18 Council Absent : Councilmember Marks
19
20 3 . APPROVAL OF AUGUST 27 , 1991 COUNCIL AGENDA
21
22 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve the Council
Agenda for the August 27 , 1991 Council Meeting with the
following additions :
25
26 Request for permission to conduct White Cane Day by the Lions
27 Club;
28 Request for licenses for game machines at the Fun Center; and
29 Letter from the Metropolitan Transit Commission
30
31 Motion carried unanimously
32
33 4 . APPROVAL OF AUGUST 13 , 1991 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
34
35 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the minutes of
36 the August 13, 1991 Council Meeting with the following
37 corrections:
38
39 page 4 , line 25: between the words "its" and "history" insert
40 the word "current"
41 page 6 , line 24 : Delete "St -Anthony' s" and replace with
42 "Minneapolis"
43 page 6, line 26 : at end of sentence add "of St . Anthony"
44
45 Motion carried unanimously
46
47
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3 PAGE 2
4
5
6 5. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS
7
8 Contractors Licenses
9
10 Motion by Enrooth, second by Ranallo to approve the
it contractor ' s license for Donnelly Stucco Company of
12 Minneapolis, Mn.
13
14 Motion carried unanimously
15
16
17 Motion by Enrooth, second by Ranallo to approve the
18 contractor ' s license for Midwest Window Company of
19 Minneapolis , Mn.
20
21 Motion carried unanimously
22
23
24 Motion by Enrooth, second by Ranallo to approve the
25 contractor ' s license for North Country Irrigation of Andover,
26 Mn.
27 •28 Motion carried unanimously
29
30
31 Motion by Enrooth, second by Ranallo to approve the
32 contractor ' s license for Custom Remodelers , Inc. of Spring
33 Lake Park, Mn.
34
35 - Motion carried unanimously
36
37
38
39 Heatina License
40
41 Motion by Enrooth, second by Ranallo to approve the heating
42 license for "Thermex Corporation of Minneapolis , Mn.
43
.44 Motion carried unanimously
45
46
47 3 . 2 Beer Temt)orary Permit
48
49 Motion by Enrooth, second by Ranallo to approve the 3. 2 Beer
50 temporary permit to Dennis Fagerlee, 3.407 Croft Drive, for a
51 company picnic on September ll , 1991 in Central - Park .
52
53 Motion carried unanimously •
54
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4
5
6 Video Machine Licenses
7
8 Dave Logan, the new owner of the Fun Center which is. located
9 at St . Anthony Shopping Center, introduced himself . He stated
10 he is intending to set the Fun Center in a new direction and
11 explained some of his strategies for accomplishing this .
12
13 Mr. Logan knew the history of the Fun Center, which included
14 active drug using by its patrons and a reputation which was
15 not very desirable. He had observed that the physical
16 appearance of the facility was unkempt and he is presently
17 making considerable efforts to improve its reputation as well
18 as its appearance .
19
20 It is the position of Mr. Logan that if he makes the Fun
21 Center a comfortable and welcoming place and adhers .to strict
22 behavior guidelines he will attract a desirable clientele and
23 his business will succeed.
24
25 Burt noted that Mr. Logan had indicted he may choose to have
26 for sale non-alcoholic beer. Burt was concerned about this
7 matter and contacted the State regarding this matter. He was
reassured that this beverage is considered "pop" and was
9 allowable in establishments which served minors .
30
31 Mr . Logan stated he will be selling this beverage from a
32 cooler behind a counter. He is also considering food vending
33 machines in the future.
34
35 Mr . Logan had one concern regarding the requirements for rest
36 rooms . He noted that presently there are two and he wondered
37 if two were required, as one is very large and takes up
38 considerable space . He was directed to contact the City ' s
39 Public Works Director and it was noted that any modifications
40 he may make to the building will require building permits .
41
42 The City Manager advised that the machines be licensed to the
43 owner of the business .
44
45 Motion by Enrooth, second by Fleming to approve nine video
46 machine permits to David Logan.
47
48 Motion carried unanimously
49
50 Lion' s Club White Cane Day
51
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4
5
6 Ken Girard, representing the St . Anthony Lion' s Club, is requesting
7 permission for the Club to hold a White Cane Day fundraiser on
8 September 14 , 1991 .
9
10 This is the second year this- function will be operated in St .
11 Anthony. Proceeds .go to the _Lions Eye Bank and the Children' s Eye
12 Program at the University of Minnesota Hospitals.
13
14 Last year the Club raised $800.00 in four hours . There are
15 presently eighteen members in the Lions Club and Mr. Girard noted
16 there is hope that the membership will increase. Mayor Ranallo
17 stated that the Club has raised an enormous amount of money in the
18 twenty-five years of its existence. Mr. Girard noted that the Club
19 has purchased the scoreboard at the High School , the timekeeping
20 board for the indoor swimming pool and donated $3, 000 to Trillium
21 Park.
22
23 Last year , Mr . Girard attended a Council Meeting where .Kay Andrews
24 was present . Ms . Andrews is the Executive Director of the Northwest
25 Youth Services Bureau and is visually impaired. Mr. Girard referred
26 her to the Lions Club Pull Tab Committee for funds for the Bureau.
27 He noted she was successful in her request . Ms . Andrews uses a •
28 "leader dog" and Mr. Girard informed the Council of the numerous
29 activities of the Lions Club in the "Leader Dog Program. "
30
31 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to designate September 11 , 1991
32 as "White Cane Day in St . Anthony" .
33
34 Motion carried unanimously
35
36
37 6. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
38
39 A. Maier Stewart & Associates
40 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve payment in
41 the amount of $971 . 61 to Maier Stewart & Associates for
42 engineering services rendered from June 30, 1991 through
43 July 27 , 1991 for the Chandler Drive Concrete Pavement
44 Rehab.
45
46 Motion carried unanimously
47
48 B. Dorsey & Whitney
49 Motion by Enrooth, second by Ranallo to approve payment
50 in the amount of $110 . 00 to Dorsey & Whitney for legal
51 services rendered through June 30, 1991 for the Foss Road
52 Life Station (NewMech Companies ) •
53
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4
5
.6 Motion carried unanimously
7
8 '
9 C. Dorsey & Whitney
10 Motion by Enrooth, second by Ranallo to approve payment
11 in the amount of $765. 00 to Dorsey & Whitney for legal
12 services rendered through June 30, 1991 for the
13 Walgreen' s rezoning matter.
14
15 Motion carried unanimously
- 16
17
18 D. Dorsey & Whitney
19 Motion by Enrooth, second by Ranallo . to approve payment
20 in the amount of $1 , 118 . 65 to Dorsey & Whitney for legal
21 services rendered through June 30 , 1991 for various
22 matters .
23
24 Motion carried unanimously
25
26
7 E. Canada Goose Program
Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve payment in
9 the amount of $334 . 00 to the Canada Goose Program for the
30 capture and relocation program conducted by Dr. James
31 Cooper , Associate Professor and wildlife specialist .
32
33 Motion carried unanimously
34
35
36 F. Verified Claims
37 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve the one
38 page of verified claims as presented by the Finance
39 Director.
40
41 Motion carried unanimously
42
43
44 Ken Girard, who was attending the Council meeting representing the
45 St . Anthony Lions Club, commented on the unsightly appearance of
46 the property located on the north side of 37th Avenue. This
47 property is located between the Standard 011 Service Station and
48 the American Monarch building. He stated he has been complaining
49 about this property for three years and has seen no improvement .
50
51 The City Manager noted that this property is owned by American
52 Monarch . This company has recently filed for bankruptcy. He noted
that the City will have to -formally request this company to clean
up the area. If they do not comply, then the City can do the clean
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4
5
6 up and bill the company.
7
8 Representative Mary Jo McGuire, who represents St . Anthony, was in
9 attendance at the Council meeting to give an update of legislative
10 decisions made at the recent Legislative Session which affect or
11 impact the City.
12
13 Before she addressed legislative issues, she requested additional
14 information regarding the Goose Removal Program. The Mayor read the
15 letter received from Dr. Cooper stating the specifics of the
16 Program in conjunction with Silver Lake. Representative McGuire
17 noted she will also follow through on Mr. Logan' s inquiry about
18 requirements for bathroom facilities in a business .
19
20 Representative McGuire attended a portion of the City ' s Village
21 Fest and enjoyed the afternoon. She was accompanied by the City' s
22 DARE Officer . She will be attending the upcoming DARE graduation.
23
24 Representative McGuire stated she is focusing on suburban oriented
25 issues during the interim session . The shortfall in the taxes is
26 being focused on presently specifically in the area of the optional
27 sales tax rather than property taxes . She noted that this sales tax •
28 was hardly "optional " but almost a mandate for counties .
29
30 A Local Government Trust Fund has been established and it ' s funding
31 level cannot be touched by the Legislature to be used for other
32 purposes than funding municipalities on a "need" basis . Some
33 legislators are attempting to make this Trust Fund a constitutional
34 amendment to protect its being continued.
35
36 A cost savings was realized by the State by the elimination of some
37 state agencies . The Metropolitan Council and the Mosquito Control
38 Agency are also being looked at for possible savings of funds .
39 A Study Commission serving Ramsey County has been meeting weekly
40 with the purpose of coordinating municipal services to realize
41 savngs .
42
43 Representative McGuire advised that a major health care access bill
44 was passed but vetoed by the Governor. A redistricting bill was
45 passed and also vetoed by the Governor. This bill is presently in
46 the courts.
47
4.8 Other issues being addressed during the mini session will. be
49 gambling regulations overhaul ; increase of penalties for drug
50 related crimes ; violent crime sentencing; sex offender treatment
51 programs and the Juvenile Justice System. Emphasis will be put on
52 prevention of juvenile crimes by providing resources which address •
53 juvenile anger and stress . The merger of institutions of higher
54 education was passed but the funding was vetoed.
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6 Representative McGuire commented on the Vehicle Inspection Program.
7 Councilmember Enrooth suggested that trucks should also be made to
8 be inspected as they appear to be high polluters. She felt buses
9 should also come under this inspection program.
10
li The Mayor stated that the Youth Services Bureau supply a great deal
12 of resources to the communities which it serves. It continually
13 needs funding from these communities, yet the Governor is telling
14 cities to not get involved but rather commit their resources to
15 necessary municipal services such as police, fire, etc. . The mayor
16 also noted his opposition to combining police and fire services
17 with other municipalities. He feels this would eliminate the
18 effectiveness and quick response time presently available to
19 residents . Representative McGuire agreed that "bigger" is not
20 necessarily "better. "
21
22 Burt advised that the mayors and city managers of five neighboring
23 cities have been meeting regularly to address common problems and
24 possible areas where cooperative efforts would be advantageous. He
25 felt cities do a very poor job of "blowing their own horn"
26 regarding the positive results of cooperative efforts . He noted
27 that approximately fifty percent of all city activities are on a
09 cooperative basis .
30 The City Manager expressed his concern that the Legislature may
31 feel compelled to do something in forcing cooperative agreements
32 between municipalities . He noted that city managers have taken an
33 active role that something is being done and this should not be
34 mandated.
35
36 Representative McGuire advised that there will be a mini session in
37 October and inquired if members of the Council or staff had any
38 issues which they wanted addressed at this session or to have a
39 public hearing on any topic.
40
41 Two issues of. interest were the School District and the mater
42 Treatment Plant . Noting that there has been a thirty percent
43 increase in charges , Councilmember Enrooth felt the Metropolitan
44 waste Control Commission should be discussed. Mayor Ranallo felt
45 the Metropolitan Council should clearly be an issue discussed.
46 Councilmember Wagner suggested cooperation of services of
47 municipalities should be an issue of discussion. Councilmember
48 Fleming . suggested that the topic of charitable gambling not be
49 discussed. She feels that the profits from charitable gambling are
50 being prudently used and projects are being funded that were not
51 possible nor affordable in the past . Frustating the public should
52 be avoided.
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6 7 . REPORTS
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8 A. Council Reports
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10 Report of Councilmember Waaner
11 Councilmember Wagner referred to the study of the delivery of
12 services by local governments which was received.by members of
13 the City Council . He felt this study was well documented and
14 a good beginning.
15
16 Report of Councilmember Fleming
17 Councilmember Fleming explained the reason for her absence
18 from the last Council meeting. Her new grandson, David
19 Michael , was born about the time the meeting was being
20 convened.
21
22 Report of Councilmember Enrooth
23 Councilmember Enrooth advised there was a meeting of the
24 Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Metro Governance
25 committee on Wednesday, August 14th which he attended.
26
27 Councilmember Enrooth noted that the City' s Clean-Up Day is •
28 scheduled for Saturday, September 14th. There will be some
29 booths at the Recycling Center and he invited any interested
30 members of the Council to drop by.
31
32 Report of Mayor Ranallo
33 The League of Minnesota Cities Federal Legislation Committee,
34 chaired by Mayor Ranallo, held its second meeting. The main
35 issue for discussion was the "Police Discipline" matter. It
36 was noted that the federal version of this bill is much
37 stronger than that of the State.
38
39 The Mayor attended the recent meeting of the group which will
40 be hosting a Columbus Celebration at Apache Plaza. He stated
41 that the Merchants Association is very enthused about this
42 month long celebration.
43
44 The Mayor met with the St . Anthony Merchants Association whose
45 members stated their positive feelings about the new owner of
46 the Fun Center, Dave Logan. Some positive effects of this new
47 ownership have been observed at the Shopping Center.
48
49 B. Report of the City Manager
50
51 The City Manager advised that Judy Monson of the
52 Administrative staff will be out of the office for •
53 approximately one month. A resident of the City has been hired
54 to replace her for the period of time she is out .
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6 1 . 1991 Audit/Auditor
7 In 1989 procuring the services of a new auditor was not
8 recommended in that the City Manager had just been hired.
9 In 1990 selecting a new auditor was not recommended as
10 the Finance Director has just been hired. Staff is not
11 recommending changing auditors for the 1991 audit as the -
12 computer system is presently being changed over to a new
13 system.
14
15 The City Manager recognized the need to solicit the
16 services of an auditor on a regular basis, but felt these
17 last three years had some prohibitions which would not
18 have made a change practical . Councilmember Enrooth
19 expressed his concern with continuing with the same
20 auditor for three years . The City Manager advised that
21 this will be a bid process next year. He noted that with
22 the new computer service there has been a $350 savings
23 realized each payroll period.
24
25 No Council action was necessary on this matter.
26
7 Letter From the Metropolitan Transit Commission
9 Mayor Ranallo read a letter received from the Metropolitan
30 Transit Commission which was in response to the concerns
31 expressed regarding service and number of routes in St .
32 Anthony.
33
34 Staff of the MTC is requesting the Council designate an
35 elected official or a member of the City staff to assist them
36 in defining the problems with service and routing.
37
38 The City Manager noted that presently Dave Urbia has been
39 working with the MTC and he recommended that Dave continue.
40
41 It was noted that the City is installing the concrete pads for
42 the bus shelters and the MTC would be supplying the shelters .
43 Presently, there are shelters at numerous locations in the
44 City and the location of 33rd Avenue and Silver Lake Road is
45 being proposed.
46 \
47 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
48
49 There were no public hearings .
50
51 9. NEW BUSINESS
52
A. Resolution No. 91-039: Re: 1992 Proposed Tax Levy,
QP4 Budget , and Public Hearing Dates
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6 The dates for the Public Hearing being proposed are
7 Tuesday, November 26, 1991 at 7: 30 p.m. and if necessary
8 be reconvened to Wednesday, December 4, 1991 at 7: 30 p.m.
9 If the reconvened date is not used for the budget
10 discussion it would be a Council Work Session. Mayor
11 Ranallo suggested that the Public Hearing be held in a
12 larger room, possibly the 'Cafeteria.
13
14 The City Manager advised that the three percent
15 adjustment to the base was not made. The City is losing
16 approximately $75,000 .00 of its Local Government Aid.
17 This is the same figure that the levy would be increased.
18 The City Council reduced its General Fund levy by
19 $20 , 000 .
20
21 There will be a 1 . 7% increase on what property owners
22 will be taxed on and there was no growth in the City' s
23 operating budget . The levy must be certified by September
24 1 , 1991 and the City is not levying to the full amount
25 allowable.
26
27 Motion by Fleming, second by Enrooth to adopt Resolution •
28 No. 91-039 being a resolution setting proposed 1992 tax
29 levy, 1992 budget and public hearing dates in compliance
30 with the Truth in Taxation Act .
31
32 Motion carried unanimously
33
34
35 B. Resolution No. 91-040 : Re: Congressional Superfund
36 Statute
37
38 The City Manager noted that the purpose of amending the
39 Superfund statute is to clearly provide that municipal
40 solid waste is not a hazardous substance in the same
41 fashion as provided under the Resource Conservation and
42 Recovery Act .
43
44 It was noted that presently Senator Durenberger has
45 withheld his support for this legislation but pressure is
46 being put on him to support it .
47
48 Motion by Ranallo, second by Wagner to approve Resolution
49 No.. 91-040 being a resolution urging congressional relief
50 from application of Superfund Statute.
51
52 Motion carried unanimously
53 •
54 Mayor Ranallo requested staff to send a copy of this
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6 resolution to the League of Minnesota Cities and to the
7 Association of Metropolitan Municipalities .
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9 C. Resolution No. 91-041 ; Re: Award Bid for Chandler Drive
10 Street Improvements
11
12 The City Manager felt the low bid received was a good
13 bid. He mentioned he had hoped to include the sidewalk
14 project on Kenzie Terrace in this bid but more
15 information was needed on the bid bonds as this was a
16 C.D.B.G. project .
17
18 The sharp curve on Chandler Drive will be removed from
19 the street . The project will be started soon.
20
21 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve Resolution
22 No. 91-041 being a resolution accepting bid in the matter
23 of Chandler Drive concrete pavement rehabilitation.
24
25 Motion carried unanimously
26
0 Mayor Ranallo reminded everyone of the post Village Fest Volunteer
29 party at his home on Friday, September 6th.
30
31 The Mayor witnessed a response to a call made by a St . Anthony
32 Police reserve for assistance at Apache Plaza Shopping Center. He
33 felt this reserve should have some recognition because of his quick
34 action, drugs and possible drug dealers were apprehended. The City
35 Manager noted that the matter is still under investigation.
36
37 11 . ADJOURNMENT
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39 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to adjourn the meeting at
40 9: 00 p.m. .
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42 Motion carried unanimously
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44
45 Respectfully submitted,
46
47 Jo-Anne Student , Council Secretary
48
49 Mayor Clarence Ranallo
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51 ATTEST:
6 City Clerk