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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.11.85 MINUTESOF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Thursday, March 11, 1985 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 85-OS A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Greavu. - B. ROLL CALL John C. Greavu, Mayor Present Norman G. Anderson, Councilmember Present Gary W. Bastian, Councilmember Present MaryLee Maida, Councilmember Present Michael T. Wasiluk, Councilmember Absent C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Meeting No. 85-O1 (January 14, 1985) Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 85-O1 (January 14, 1985) as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended: 1. H.R.C. Appointment 2. Kennard - Beam to D 3. Southlawn - Beam to D 4. Semaphores 5. Parking Lots 6. Independent Hearing Officer 7. ,C.L.U. Plan Meeting 8. Move Item H-3 to after F-2 Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. E. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Anderson moved, Seconded by Councilmember Bastian, Ayes - all, to I';b approve the Consent Agenda, Items 1 through 5 as recommended: 1. Accounts Payable Approved the accounts (Part I - Fees, Services, Expenses - Check register dated 02-28-85 through 03-O1-85 - $247,971.28 Part II - Payroll dated 02-22-85 - $65,823.50) in the amount of $313,794.78. 3/11 2. Final Plat - Robert Tilsen's Maplewood Heights No. 13 Approved the final plat of Robert Tilsen's Maplewood Heights No. 13 located at Gall Avenue and McKnight Road. 3. Playground Equipment Authorized the transfer of $15,000 from the P.A.C. Charges to the playground equipment fund. 4. Change Order - McClelland Water Main Resolution No. 85 - 3 - 29 WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, has heretofore ordered made Improvement Project No. 84-04 and has let a construction contract therefor pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and designated as Improvement Project No. 84-04, Change Orders - No. 1R-2 and No. 2, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract by executing said. Change Orders No. 1R-2 and No. 2. 5. Bennington Woods - Final Plat Approved the Bennington Woods Plat 2 final plat, subject to the following conditions being satisfied before it is signed by the mayor: 1. Submission of a hold-harmless waiver of damages agreement to the City Attorney for approval. This document shall specify the loca- tion of the structures that encroach upon the City's easement and shall waive any claim ofdamages against the City in the event the structures become damaged during the repair of the public utilities. 2. City Attorney review of the declaration of condominium documents for compliance with the conditions of preliminary plat approval. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 7:00 P.M., Preliminary Plat Cave's Lakewood Addition a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the "a request of Ed Cave and Sons-.for approval of a preliminary plat for 29 single-dwelling lots at 2384E. Larpenteur Avenue. b. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. c. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the Planning Commission recommendation. d. Mr. Robert Cody, 2312 Montana, stated the hearing notices were in error. Staff stated the Ramsey County Abstractor's Office had everyone - 2 - 3/11 - that lived on Montana were given Larpenteur addresses in error. e. Mr. Sam Cave, representing Ed Cave and Sons, spoke on behalf of the proposal. f. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. The following were heard: MarvinMathews, 1592 Myrtle Robert Cody, 2312 Montana Gene Schouviller, 1616 Myrtle Mike Hurley, 2376 Larpehteur - - Herb Neilsen,-2416 E: Larpenteur Don Dunman,.2382 Montana Cindy Oxton, 1636 Myrtle g. Mayor Greavumoved totable thisitem-until the meeting of March 25, 1985, for further review. = Seconded-by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. lA. Request for Improvement Project : Lakewood Drive - Councilmember Bastianmoved-to-..table Item F-lA until the meeting of March 25, 1985, Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all, 2. 7:10 P.M „ Easement Vacation 1249 Dennis Street a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a proposal to vacatean easement located on Lot 5, Block 1, Cave's Century 4th Addition. b. Manager Evans presented the Staff report, - c. Chairman ,Les Axdahl presented the Planning commission recommendation. d, Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard foror against the proposal. None were heard. e. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. f. Councilmember Andersoniritroducedthe following resolution and moved its adoption: 85 - 3 - 30 i WHEREAS, Ed Cave and Sons, Inc. and Daniel A. McGrane initiated proceedings to vacate the public interest in the following described real property: That part of Lot 5, Block 1, Cave's Century 4th Addition, lying west of the east ten feet thereof, lying east of the west ten feet thereof and lying south of the north 17.75 feet. - 3 - 311 WHEREAS, the procedural history of this vacation is as follows: 1. This vacationwas initiated by Ed Cave and Sons, Inc. and Daniel A. McGrane on January 22, 1985; 2. A majority of the owners of property abutting said storm sewer and utility easement have signed a petition for this vacation; 3. This vacation was reviewed by the Planning Commission on March 4, ' 1985. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that this vacation be approved. 4. The City Council held a public hearing. on March 11, 1985, to - consider this vacation. Notice thereof was published and mailed pursuant to law. All persons present at this hearing were given an opportunity to be heard and present written state- ments. The Council also considered reports and recommendations of the City Staff and Planning Commission. WHEREAS, upon vacation of the above described storm sewer and utility easement, public interest in the property will accrue to the following de- scribed abutting property: Lot five, Block one, Cave's Century 4th Addition. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that it is in thepublic interest to grant the above-described vacation on the basis that adequate maintenance access-will be available if the storm sewer is relocated as required. This vacation shall not be recorded with Ramsey County until the storm sewer is relocated in a manner acceptable to the City Engineer, to be parallel with and eight feet .south of the north property line of 1249 Dennis Street or a developer's agreement with the required surety is entered into. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. Mayor Greavu moved to discuss Item H-3 at this time. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 3. Code Amendment NC District (2nd Reading - 4 Votes) a. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. ! 3 b. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 582 AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING CERTAIN ' - USES'IN A NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT BY SPECIAL COUNCIL APPROVAL - 4 - 3/11 THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 36-127 is hereby amended as follows: Sec.`.36-127. Permitted uses. Any of the following uses provided that the floor area of all build- ings in any one NC zone shall not exceed three thousand (3,000) square feet: (1) Bakery or candy shop for the production of goods sold on the premises. (2) Beauty. parlor or barber shop. (3) Dry cleaner or laundromat. All odors must be controlled so as not to be noticeable to adjacent residents. (4) Office or medical and dental clinics. (5) Repair shop, except for motorized vehicles. No work shall be - performed outside of the building. (6) Drug, hardware or grocery store. (7) Studio. (8) Tailor or dressmaker shop. (9) Veterinary or grooming clinic where there are not outside kennels or storage. (10) Video tape rentals. (11) Printing shop. Section 2. Section 36-129 is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 36-129. Conditional uses (requires Council approval). Any of the following uses, provided that the floor area of all buildings in any one NC zone shall not exceed eight thousand (8,000) square feet: (1) Any permitted use listed in Section 36-127. (2) Club, lodge or hall. 8 (3) Private school, daycare center or community service use. (4) Taxi stand or bus stop. (5) Restaurant where there are no drive-up order windows or serving of food to patrons in their automobiles. All cooking odors must be controlled so 'as not to be noticeable to adjacent residents. - 5 - 3/11 (6) Other uses, where the City Council .finds that the use would be compatible with the neighborhood and the intent of this division. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. 1. Plan Amendment and Rezoning 1915-25 Arcade (4 Votes) a. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. b. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. None were heard. c. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. d. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: - 85 - 3 - 31 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood initiated an amendment to the Maplewood Comprehensive Plan from RL,.low density residential to LSC, limited service commercial for the following-described property: Subjectto avenues and streets the E 99feet of the S 120 feet of theNE 1/4 of Section 17, Township 29, Range 22. This property is more commonly described as 1925 Arcade Street; WHEREAS, the procedural history of this plan amendment is as follows: 1. This plan amendment was initiated by the City of Maplewood. 2. The Maplewood Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 4, 1985, to consider this plan amendment. Notice thereof was pub- lished and mailed pursuant to law. All persons present at said hearing were given an opportunity to be heard and present written statements. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said plan amendment be approved. 3. The Maplewood City Council considered said plan amendment on March 11,.1985. The Council considered reports and recommendations from the Planning Commission and City Staff. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above- a described plan amendment be approved on the basis that the LSC designation would be compatible with the neighborhood commercial zone south for this corner and would be compatible with the adjacent residential development. Adopted this 11th day of March, 1985. • Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. - 6 - 3/11 e. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: S5 - 3 - 32 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood initiated a rezoning from BC, business commercial to R-3, multiple dwelling residential for the following-described property: Subject to Roads, the N 103 feet of the E 188.5 feet of the SE 1/4 of Section 17, Township 29, Range 22 and Lot 1, Block 1, Parkside, Ramsey County, Minnesota. This property is also known as 1915 Arcade Street;: Maplewood; WHEREAS, the procedural history of this rezoning is as follows: 1. This rezoning was initiated by the City of Maplewood, pursuant to Chapter 36, Article VII of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances. 2. This rezoning was reviewed by the Maplewood Planning Commission on February 4, 1985. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said rezoning be approved. 3. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on March 11, 1985, to consider this rezoning. Notice thereof was published and mailed pursuant to law. All persons present at said hearing were given an opportunity to be heard and present written statements. The Council also considered reports and recommendations of the City Staff and Planning Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above-described rezoning be approved on the basis of the following findings of fact: I. The proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent of the zoning code. 2. The proposed change will not substantially injure or detract from the use of neighboring property or from the character of the neigh- borhood, and that the use of the property adjacent to the area in- clueled in the proposed change or plan is adequately safeguarded. 3. The proposed change will serve the best interests and conveniences of the community, where applicable and the public welfare. ...i 4. The proposed change would have no negative effect upon the logical, efficient, and economical extension of public services and facilities, such as public water, sewers, police and fire protection and schools. Adopted this 11th day of March, 1985. Seconded by Councilmemb~er Maida. Ayes - all. - 7 - 3/11 f. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85 - 3 - 33 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood initiated a rezoning from BC, business commercial to NC, neighborhood commercial for the following-described property: Subject to avenues and streets the E 99 feet of the S 120 feet of NE 1/4 of Section 17, Township 29, Range 22. This property is also known as 1925 Arcade Street, Maplewood; WHEREAS, the procedural history of this rezoning is as follows: 1. This rezoning was initiated by the City of Maplewood, pursuant to Chapter 36, Article VII of the Maplewood Codeof Ordinances. 2. This rezoning was reviewedby the Maplewood Planning Commission on February 4, 1985. The Planning Commission recommended to the _ City Council that said rezoning be approved. 3. The Maplewood CityCouncil held a public hearing on March 11, 1985, to consider this rezoning. Noticethereof-was published and mailed puruuant to law. All persons present at said hearing were given an opportunity to be heard and present written statements. The Council also considered. reports and recommendations of the City Staff and Planning Commission. - NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above-described-rezoning be approved on the basis of the following findings of fact: 1. The proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and - intent of the zoning code. 2. The proposed change will not substantially injure or detract from the use of neighboring property or from the character of the neigh- borhood, and that the use of the property adjacent to the area in- eluded in the proposed change or plan is adequately safeguarded. 3. The proposed change will serve the best interests and conveniences of the community, where applicable and the public welfare. 4. The proposed change would have no negative effect upon the logical, ''a efficient ,'and economical extension of public services and facilities, such as public water, sewers, police and fire protection and schools. Adopted this 11th day of March, 1985. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. 2. P1an.Amendment and Rezoning Larpenteur and McKnight (4 Votes) a. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. - 8 - 3/11 b. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. The following were heard: Mr. George Nelson, George Nelson Associates, requested tabling of the decision regarding the NE corner of Larpenteur and McKnight. c. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. d. Councilmember Maida introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85 - 3 - 34 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood initiated an amendment to the Maplewood Comprehensive Plan from SC, service commercial to LSC, limited service _ commercial for the following-described property: The .property in the northwesterly corner of Larpenteur Avenue and McKnight Road. This property is more commonly described as 2251 Larpenteur Avenue, 1695 and 1709 McKnight Road. WHEREAS, the procedural history of this plan amendment is as follows: 1. Thisplan amendment was initiated by the City of Maplewood. 2. The Maplewood Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 4, 1985, to consider this plan amendment. Notice thereof waspublished and mailed pursuant to law. All persons present at said hearing were given an opportunity to be heard and present written statements. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said plan amendment be approved. 3. The Maplewood City Council considered said plan amendment on March 11, 1985. The Council considered reports and recommendations from. the Planning Commission and City Staff. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above- described plan amendment be approved on the basis of the following finding of fact: The LSC designation would be more compatible with the adjacent neigh- borhood development and residential land use classification. b Adopted this 11th day of March, 1985. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all e. Councilmember Maida introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: S5 - 3 - 35 _ WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood initiated a rezoning from BC, business commercial to NC, neighborhood commercial for the following-described prop- - erty: - 9 - 3/11 Unplatted lands subject to County Road A and McKnight Road, the South 176 feet of the East 247 5/10 ft. of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, Township 29, Range 22 This property is also known as 2251 Larpenteur Avenue East, Maplewood; WHEREAS, the procedural history of this rezoning is as follows: 1. This rezoning was initiated by the City of Maplewood, pursuant to Chapter 36, Article VII of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances. 2. This rezoning was reviewed by the Maplewood Planning Commission on February 4, 1985. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said rezoning be approved. 3. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on March 11, . 1985, to consider this rezoning. Notice thereof was published and mailed pursuant to law. All persons present at said hearing were _ given an opportunity to be heard and present written statements. = The Council also considered reports and recommendations of theCity Staff and Planning Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above- . described rezoning be approved on the basis of thefollowing findings of fact: 1. She proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent of the zoning code. 2. The proposed change will not substantially injure or detract from the use of neighboring property or from the character of the neigh- borhood, and that the use of the property adjacent to the area in- eluded in the proposed change or plan is adequately safeguarded. 3. The proposed change will serve the best interests and conveniences of the community, where applicable and the public welfare. 4. The proposed change would have no negative effect upon the logical, efficient, and economical extension of public services and facilities, such as public water, sewers, police and fire protection and schools. Adopted this 11th day of March, 1985. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. f. Councilmember Maida moved to postpone descision regarding the N.E. corner of Larpenteur and McKnight for four (4) months. A Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Councilmembers Maida and Anderson Nays - Mayor Greavu and Council- member Bastian. Motion tied. ' - 10 - 3/11 g. Councilmember Maida moved t'o_postpone decision regarding the N.E. corner of LarAenteur and McKhightfor nine (9)~mohths. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson and Maida. Nay - Councilmember Bastian. - 4. McKnight Road - Variance. a. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. b. No action taken. 2. NEW BUSINESS 1. Recycling a. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. b. Ms. Colleen Halpine, Solid Waste Planner, Ramsey County, explained to the Council what options are available for recycling in Maplewood. 2. Gambling License Application (M.S. - Guldens) a. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85 - 3 - 36 WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society,_Minnesota North Star Chapter has applied for a gambling license for gambling to be don- ducted at 2999 Maplewood. Drive, City of Maplewood, presently known as Gulden's Roadhouse, a licensed on-sale liquor establishment. WHEREAS, Section 15-47 of the Maplewood Code providesthat any or- ganization otherwise qualified applying for a license "shall have been in existence in the City for at least three (3) years and shall have at least thirty (30) members." WHEREAS, Section 15-48 of the Maplewood Code requires the premises shall be either owned or under lease for a term of at least six (6) - months by the applicant and said premises shall be the regular meeting place of such organization. a WHEREAS, it appears~'that the aforesaid premises is not the regular meeting place of the organization nor has the organization been in ex- istence in Maplewood for a period of three (3) years nor does the or- ganization own the premises or have a lease for a term of at least six (6) months as required by the ordinances. BE IT RESOLVED .BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, that it finds that said National Pultiple Sclerosis Society, Minnesota North Star Chapter and its application for a gambling license does not meet the requirements of the Maplewood Code and is therefore, denied. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. - 11 - 3/11 3. Joint Powers Agreement - H.R.A. a. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Maida introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85 - 3 - 37 - RESOLUTION APPROVING A JOINT PROGRAM FOR FINANCING RENTAL HOUSING AND GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT AND REGULATORY AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH WHEREAS: (A) The City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota,by a resolution adopted on October 8, 1984, has approved a multi-family rental housing develop- ment, known as the "Maple Ridge Partnership Project" and the financing thereof _ pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C; (B) It is now proposed that the Maple Ridge Partnership Project should be financed, together with certain other multi-family rental housing projects lo- Gated in various municipalities in the State of Minnesota, pursuant to a single issue of revenue bonds or obligations; (C) It is anticipated that such revenue bonds or obligations will be structured as a "loan-to-lender" transaction with Midland Financial Savings and Loan Association of Des Moines, Iowa, acting as the "lender", and that the bonds will be underwritten by Piper, Jaffray & Hopwood Incorporated; (D) It is further proposed that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, (the "St. Paul HRA")should issue the revenue bonds or obligations, acting on behalf of itself with respect to cer- tain projects located within the-city limits ofthe City of Saint Paul, and on behalf of such other municipalities, including this City, as may approve the financing of multi-family rental housing projects located therein for fi-. nancing pursuant to a joint program; (E) It appears that such an issue of bonds or obligations to finance a joint financing program will result in substantial financial benefits to the developers of the multi-family rental housing developments and will accord- ingly assistthe=,economic viability ofsuch developments and will result-in lower rental housing costs to the residents of such developments; `j (F) There has been subm}tted to this City Council a form of Regulatory Agreement and a form of Joint Powers Agreement providing for a joint housing program and for the issuance of bonds or obligations to finance such joint housing program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLE- , WOOD, MINNESOTA, as follows: - 1. The City hereby approves the financing ofthe Maple Ridge Partnership Project, together with certain other multi-family rental housing developments located in various municipalities in the State of Minnesota, by the issuance - 12 - 3/11 of a single issue of revenue bonds or obligations to be issued by the St. Paul HRA on behalf of itself and all of such other municipalities. 2. The form of the Joint Powers Agreement submitted to this City Council is hereby approved. The Mayor and such other officers oremployees of the City as may be appropriate are hereby authorized and directed to exe- cute the Joint Powers Agreement upon execution thereof by such other muni- cipalities or other political subdivisions as may also approve the financing under the joint program. This City Council hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor and other appropriate officers and employees of the City to execute the Joint Powers Agreement with such variations, alterations, modifications or other changes as may be required to effectuate the purposes of this reso- lution and are not, in the opinion of the City Attorney, materially adverse to the interests of this City. 3. The financing program for the Maple Ridge Partnership Project, to- gether with the financing programs for the other multi-family rental housing developments to be financed under the joint program, is hereby authorized to be submitted to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency in combined form and as may be appropriate to secure the approval of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency to the joint program and the financing of all of the multi-family ren- tal housing developments to be included therein. 4. The Mayor and other appropriate officers or employees of the City are further authorized and directed to execute a Regulatory Agreement by and among the developer of the Maple Ridge Partnership Project, the City, the Trustee for the revenue bonds or obligations issued to finance the joint program,:-.and such other parties as may be appropriate. Such Regulatory Agreement shall be subject to the approval of the City Attorney, and shall contain such terms and conditions as may be required to implement this City's policies with respect to rental housing, with respect to the payment of fees, expenses and other charges associated with revenue bond financing, and with respect to any other matters which would normally be included in agreements between the City and the developer of a project financed by revenue bonds. The approvals and - authorizations contained in this resolution are hereby made expressly subject to the execution of such Regulatory Agreement containing such terms and condi- tions as may be acceptable to the Mayor and City Attorney. 5. Based upon the present information given to the Council at this meeting the Council hereby imposes the following program participation fee: (i) an amount equal to 1/4~ of the principal amount of the Bonds issued for the Maple Ridge Partnership Project payable at bond closing and (ii) an amount equal to 1/80 of the outstanding principal amount of the Bonds payable annually on the an- niversary date of the bonds, subject to federal arbitrage restrictions. In the event that. the federal arbitragerestrictions reduce the amount of the above program participation fee, the City Manager is authorized to change the program participation fee if he deems appropriate to a lump sum fee paid at -'i closing in the amountset forth in the City's guidelines for housing revenue bonds. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. - 13 - 3/11 J. VISITOR PRESENTATION 1. Sam Cave a. Mr. Cave inquired if the recommendation of the Staff to connect Lakewood to Montana was also tabled. b. Councilmember Maida moved that Staff investiaatethe connecting of Montana- and Lakewood. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - a~.l. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. H.R.C. - Appointment a. Councilmember Anderson moved to appoint Clemence Kwapik to the Human Rela- tions Commission. Seconded by Councilmember.Maida. Ayes - all. b: CouncilmemberBastian moved to return t~~revious practice in appointing commission and bgard members. .Commission and boards are to submit at least _ three (3) names to the Council for appointment. " Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. -Ayes - all. 2. Kennard - Beam to CountyRoad D 3. Southlawn - Cope to Highway 36 a. Councilmember Anderson questioned if the Council should initiate Public Hearings for construction of the above mentioned streets for the developers. b. Councilmember Anderson moved to initiate tax increment financing for the Southlawn and/or Kennard Streets according to Council guidelines. - Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Council- members Anderson and Maida Nay - Councilmember Bastian. 4.. Semaphores - Cope and Highway 36 a. No discussion. '(a 5. Parking Lots a. Councilmember Bastian commented on the parking lot and driveway at Mr. Donut and Rapid Oil, 2855 White Bear Avenue. 6. Independent Hearing Officer a. Councilmember Bastian inquired what progress has been made regarding an independent hearing officer. - 14 - 3/11 - 7. Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update a. Council established March 21, 1985, as the date to meet with the Planning Commission regarding the Comprehensive Land Use Plan update. L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATION None. P4. ADJOURNMENT 10:15 P.M. City Clerk 3 - 15 - 3/11