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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 12181979 Meeting Sheet IIIIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIIIIIIIII 105895 Box: 36 Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1979 Document: CC MINUTES 12181979 r', ►-' I I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY COUNCIL MINUTES December 18 , 1979 • The meeting was called to order by Mayor Haik at 7 : 30 p.m. Present for roll call: Sauer, Sundland, Haik, Ranallo and Letourneau. Also present: Jim Fornell, City Manager; Ron Berg, Administrative Assistant; William Soth, City Attorney; Carol Johnson, Clerk/Treasurer; and ""George-Marks, "-Councilman=Elect. Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Councilman Sauer to approve as submitted the minutes for the Council ' s December 4 , 1979 work session. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Letourneau and seconded by Mayor Haik to approve as submitted the minutes for the Council ' s regular meeting held on December 4 , 1979 . Motion carried unanimously. Resolution 79-087 was accepted as an addendum to the agenda. The shade tree program ordinance was amended to allow fifteen days rather than five for removal or treatment of a diseased tree or wood. Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Councilman Sauer to adopt Ordinance 1979-007 as amended. ORDINANCE 1979-007 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ST. ANTHONY, MINNESOTA, ESTABLISHING A SHADE TREE PROGRAM, PROVIDING REGU- LATION FOR THE CONTROL OF CERTAIN DISEASES AFFECTING TREES, INCORPORATING AGENCY RULES AND REGULATIONS , AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. Motion carried unanimously. Dr. Carr is to be contacted for his recommendations of persons with expertise in the health care field who might be willing to serve on the City' s Health Board once it is officially established. The re- vised draft of the ordinance establishing the Board did not substan- tially differ from that included in the agenda packet, the City Attorney advised. Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Councilman Letourneau to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1979-008 . ORDINANCE 1979-008 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A BOARD OF HE? LTH, AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF HEALTH LAWS, ORDINANCES AND ORDERS; AMENDING CHAPTER II OF e..._ _ !n?��aµ����:.tX��'i��"Sw4�ya.T' %;F�,'?'yk„'s�i^-`�-'�b'•d�+�` +Y•%t. _ ''�' r,r�i bye. -fie•�'�...-n'fi-� -^-n t?•.F1.,,',,�t-, `c-,'^. �" � �sZ=��.�� �� ���.,•_F� ;i-.twa1.-.rte. r >"t_-�c-�^ °' �� ;,�-�,, ;fi =b"��rN:�=�:� �'1.r- '�=-�=;�v rt�t ,0.' , ' --.sJr T:i.7 �' � -e YC�.e n rnv'M• `-4.f:t.,t `-irev f .L-— -:. ,i�'„ t-3_ wr'v, ac `� - _ ,.. �-°-.e ..,w•t°ter, _ ..R:t,�u:��.�._e.Y.�._Y,_ - J&.:�r.z:�zaa:a g�-,__ :--. _ .-"•' ;�—.,-cam. —`--.--- —_ . ---THE -19-7 3--CODE--OF--ORDI-NANC-ES-BY ADDING -SECTION • 255 THERETO. Motion carried unanimously. • At the recommendation of the City Attorney, the resolution establishing a travel advance and reimbursement policy was amended to allow travel advances and prepayments upon submission of "evidence of expenses --incurred--or--to_be_incur-red_' . --- -_-.-- - -- - Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Councilman Letourneau "—to as—MtVf lVesoTUfion 7�=055'; RESOLUTION 79-085 A RESOLUTION -ESTABLISHING A TRAVEL ADVANCE AND REIMBURSEMENT POLICY Motion carried unanimously. The Planning Commission' s recommendation for approval of the ordinance modifications establishing- parking space minimum size of 9 x 19 feet for sitdown restaurants, the number of parking spaces, and the defi- nitions of such facilities was accepted. Motion by Councilman Sauer and seconded by Councilman Sundland to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1979-009 . ORDINANCE 1979-009 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO COMMERCIAL PARKING LOTS AND SIT-DOWN RESTAURANTS, AMENDING SECTION 2 , SUBDIVISION 2 , AND SECTION 12 , SUBDIVISION 9 , OF THE ST. ANTHONY ZONING ORDINANCE. Motion carried unanimously. The Planning Commission representative told the Council the Commission felt they needed further clarification regarding the requested vari- ances necessary for the construction of the Stafford' s machine shop and warehouse in the St. Anthony Office Park and tabled the request at the same time indicating to the Council questions they felt should be cleared up before the proposal could be approved. These problem areas included precedents which may have been previously set for similar variances for parking spaces on adjoining properties; how many additional spaces might be provided through application of the new parking space size criteria; and whether the screening required between commercial and residential development ;could be necessary • since the R-1 zoned property in this case is a cemetery. Mr.-' and Mrs. Robert Stafford; Ron Krank and Doug Lingren of Korunsky, Krank, Erickson, their consultants; and their attorney, Warren Mack of the Fredrikson firm, were present to answer questions about the proposed development. In addition to the -site and landscaping plans, Mr. Krank presented an alternate parking proposal by which he said ninety parking spaces could be provided should a change of ownership justify more parking than can be anticipated for the Stafford opera- tion, which has only 43 employees. He pointed out the 6,000 square or."�rr-f w+� x.d:,•^..tet� e......>��r...--u..�r+u..:.,.:.:' _ -..-.�-..—.....+..-, -'^-•�-"-,J,..y;-.,.•.v-e.�.-a.y.;-- ,:-�P- -r .:sa;^��i,-'-�•_..�. ,.- - -- -'- -'-- .._- ..-�. __ ',4:c :.lsJ-=.- --`-- `-3!-GL�.':�•n����ca;:�%:m'>__, -- ..rsa�.5a<..I,�-= ,.a�£4����c..rc�',r_.,o,-�--ra, 'tte..rse-"-.�.�;asa..,s.2.�. -ti foot portion of the proposed building which will be devoted to vehicular storing and which he saw as not easily converted to any other use. The Administrative Assistant confirmed this would not be the first • instance of permission of less than the required parking in the office park, and Mr. Fornell reminded the Council that there are varying requirements for parking for diverse industrial uses, citing Paper Calmenson as an example. - Councilman- Sundland liked the idea of having more landscaping and less asphalt now when the required parking may not be needed, but provision for parking expansion should -_- it Motion by Councilman Ranallo and seconded by Councilman Sauer to grant the rearyard setback variance as well as the variance to the parking space requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance for the pro- posal which will provide ninety (9 x 19 foot wide) parking spaces which will permit the Stafford building presented as the final plan to be constructed on Outlot A of the St. Anthony Office Park, subject to the final landscaping plans- being presented for approval. The Council found that the diverse uses of the adjoining properties create no hardship for the property to the east; disallowing the variances might result in an adjustment of the building size which could create a hazard for the workers,- and -taking into consideration the fact that there is alternative parking available in the office park should more parking for this property be needed. • _.,Motion carried unanimously. As he had at the Planning Commission meeting, James Ruvelson, of Ruvelson and Associates, Inc. , presented the request for a variance to the City Sign Ordinance which will permit the 503 square feet of signage proposed as identification of the remodeled Red Owl/Snyder Drug Store in the St. Anthony Shopping Center. The sign company representative said this new facility is a prototype of other Red Owl/Snyder developments in this region and the sign replaces a larger non-conforming signage on the Red Owl building before it was remodeled. He also wondered if the fact the building faces the undeveloped but platted Coolidge Street might provide justification for greater sign size and bring the proposed signage into closer conformance with the existing sign ordinance. Walter J. Betts, Red Owl Manager, was pre- sent, but did not speak. Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Councilman Ranallo to grant the variances to the City Sign Ordinance which will permit 503 square foot signage as proposed for the Red Owl/Snyder Drug Store at 2550 Highway 88 finding, as did the Planning Commission, the re- quested signage is only fifty percent of that previously on that building, which was also not in conformance with the City ordinances and that the proposed signage compliments- the exterior redesigning of the building and gives balance to both. Motion carried unanimously. FY-64, W,N.i b, After noting the Commission's appreciation of the improved signage proposed for the Sibley building at Apache, the Council deferred consideration of that signage until it has been formally presented to the Commission and referred with their recommendations to them for action. • — Couhcil members indicated some concern that they might not be adequately informed regarding the proposed senior housing on Kenzie Terrace to answer queries of- residents when they- learned the Commission is holding a public hearing on the development January 15, and the developers are meeting informally with the residents of that particular area ouriclil: m �tffq—in—,Tanuary. However they agreed their presence at the informational meeting for the resi- dents might tend to inhibit a free exchange of ideas between the developer and the residents. Councilman Sundland complimented the Commission members on their candid questions to the developer which had provided greater insight for him personally. The meeting was recessed at 8 : 30-p.m.- for a presentation by the Manager of the preliminary plans for and discussion of Council con- cerns about the development. When the meeting was reconvened at 8 : 40 p.m. , the matter of the classification of print shops which would permit such a development in the Hedlund PUD was reopened. Mr. Hedlund was present and said if he is not permitted to establish such a facility in the existing • residence on his property under the PUD, he would at least like to have such a use considered as a commercial use for one of the three buildings he proposed to build on the site across from Apache. Mr. Bjorklund said the Commission was seeking further direction from the Council as to whether a print shop of limited size might be con- sidered for classification under permitted commercial uses since such usage is not addressed in the City Zoning Ordinance. However, Mr. Berg informed him that "engraving and printing" are classified as light industrial uses under the existing ordinances and there was no consensus of the Council to expand that classification to permitted commercial uses. Mr. Bjorklund reported the Planning Commission' s reluctance to recommend vacation of the southern half of Sunset Lane to permit Bernard Blanske to develop his adjoining property for a mini storage facility. The Council indicated their agreement with the Commission' s assessment of the request and concern that if the vacated portion were blacktopped, the City might not be able to make repairs to the existing utilities under the site in the following motion: Motion by Mayor Haik and seconded by Councilman Sauer to deny the Blanske request and, subsequently, the resolution by which the City would vacate the southern half of the roughly developed roadway 2known as Sunset Lane, finding as did the Planning Commission that 1) future appropriate access to a public recreation area and the water retention cell pond as well as proper maintenance, construction, and reconstruction of utilities in place might be denied; 2) slope drainage, ground topography and subsoil conditions have not been addressed in the request; and 3) land use conflicts in the area may be amplified through the resultant use of the adjoining property if the proposed vacation should be proposed. - P-'� .�aO F.:y'. T�--ru•� .=3s+lr - ._ _..� - _ ���c` e'i`—rfM1 r`tre„"" '�^4iVg"^��E.�.=• - _ -� -5- RESOLUTION 79-086 A RESOLUTION VACATING A PORTION OF SUNSET LANE AS PLATTED IN MOUNDS VIEW ACRES SECOND ADDITION. • Voting on the motion: Aye: Haik, Sauer, Sundland and Ranallo Nay: Letourneau Motion to deny carried. _ In considering the Commission' s intention regarding establishment - —of aerice ordinance for fhe�Ciy;1�Iayoriai --said–she believes the problem with fences is prevalent throughout the City and agreed that the Planning Commission and staff should look at such an ordi- nance as soon as the projects already initiated are completed. The Planning Commission report was concluded with a recommendation from Mr. Bjorklund that plaques of appreciation should be presented to Mr. Rymarchick, who is leaving that body, for his five and one- half years of service on the Commission; and to Mr. Marks who will conclude seven years of service when he takes his seat on the Council in January. Motion by Mayor Haik and seconded by Councilman Ranallo to adopt Resolution 79-087 . RESOLUTION 79-087 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPLICATION/ GRANT AGREEMENT FOR MINI-AUDIT WITH THE MINNESOTA ENERGY AGENCY. Motion carried unanimously. The November reports from the Fire and Police departments, as well as pictures of goods recovered from the Van Arsdell 's robbery, were examined and ordered filed. Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Mayor Haik to grant a vehicle towing license to Apache Mobile. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Ranallo and seconded by Councilman Sauer to approve payment of all Verified Claims listed in the December 18 , 1979 Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Ranallo and seconded by Councilman Sauer to approve payment of $1,916.75 to the Dorsey firm for legal services during September, 1979. Motion carried unanimously. 1 "'^®K�3"�Rf ",�.b-"" � _ .��,ii—�L7�' 'Fcs• - it �s�s�.r�'v.. - �-� - .--.. ... __. _ - _ �..r .- ei.r O�nP"• ... -6- -Mayor -Haik reported a very disappointing attendance at the organiza- tional meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. She said she understood firms in the office park had indicated they felt no need for further input in City matters. There was also a small turnout for the meeting of the Board of Apache merchants, which she attended. Al- though there were many expressed complaints regarding the Apache management's commitment to leases and maintenance of the center, the merchants present were reluctant to specifically cite the areas in which they might require -City help. _They wanted to whit for such action until after the 1981 leases are signed and suggested that at that time they might look to the City for more stringent enforce- related- water nforce- related- water problems. Mayor -Hak next reported -Public Works employee Dick Kristyniak was again seeking Council support for his bill before- the Minnesota Legislature which will permit him to retain the PERA fire pension benefits he had earned as a fireman prior to his changeover to the Public Works Department. Council members reiterated the reasons they- had refused-- support -for the bill-previously, including the fact that Mr. Kristyniak should have been fully knowledgeable of the con- sequences of his move when he made it and the concern that an excep- tion might open the door to similar requests from other City employees and there was no support for reconsidering the matter. Consideration of whether it might be desirable for the county to take over St. Anthony Boulevard and its rebuilding - will be included in the City' s comprehensive planning. In response to the many complaints Council members have received regarding renters in single family dwellings, Mayor Haik suggested the staff might research housing maintenance ordinances of other municipalities for possible consideration by the City. Councilman Sauer asked where data from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency should be directed upon his leaving the Council after this meeting. The Manager reported, as a related matter, that Al Perez 's evaluation of the noise pollution studies made for the City will be reported back during January. Councilman Sauer then acknowledged the plaque of appreciation for his service as a councilman, . which,-was presented by the Mayor as well as verbal farewells of the other members of the Council by complimenting "the excellent administration of the City" as he perceives it. He also assured them he intends to remain involved in City affairs through his service on Community Services and for which he will now have more time. • A report on the planning and zoning seminar, which Mr. Marks attended last week, was- reported. He said it has been predicted the same population -trends which produced communities like Richfield and Bloomington during the last thirty years will be repeated in the near future, placing greater pressure than ever on suburbs such as St. Anthony. -7- Motion by Councilman Sauer and seconded by Councilman Ranallo to adjourn the meeting at 9 :25 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. d Mayor ATTEST: (1,0�j City Clerk r • E 1-2-80 pjr 7�- p 7 5� A, 7,k o ?s "