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CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS , REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 12, 1997 Mayor Gehrz convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT Gehrz, Hustad, Jacobs, and Kuettel. Also present were Hoyt, Asleson, Maurer, and Jamnik. ABSENT Gibson Talbot (arrived later) COMMUNITY FORUM There was no one wishing to take advantage of the community forum. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Motion was made by Councilmember Kuettel to approve the following consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. 1. Disbursements 2. Authorization to purchase and install carpeting and furnishings for city hall 3. Cancellation of the November 26 and December 10, 1997 council meetings 4. Extension of the bid for the State Fair sign 5. Schedule December 17, 1997 public hearing date to assess tree removal costs POLICY AGENDA REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF A SCHOOL AT 1781 N. PRIOR AVENUE IN A B-2 ZONE AND A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE IN SECTION 9-13.05 SUBD. 6 OF THE ZONING CODE PERMITTING UNLOADING ON A PUBLIC STREET Administrator Hoyt reviewed the applicant's request for a conditional use permit and variance at 1781 N. Prior Avenue. The public hearing on this request was held by the Planning Commission on October 21, 1997. Attorney Jamnik reviewed state laws regarding the council's role in approving or denying conditional use permits and variances. Councilmember Gibson Talbot arrived at 7:1 1 p.m. Barb Boelter, President of the Metro Deaf School board, gave some history on the school. She also explained that the school has a very small student to teacher ratio and that students are well supervised at all times. Paul May, an architect working for the Metro Deaf School, explained that he has designed a number of unique schools in the area and that he has worked with MDS to design a safe and effective educational site. 3~~