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MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
AUGUST 18, 2008
The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs,John Basill, C. Paul Carver, Phil Finkelstein, Paul
Omodt, Loran Paprocki and Susan Sanger.
Councilmembers absent: None
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), Community
Development Director (Mr. Locke), Director of Inspections (Mr. Hoffman), Parks and Recreation
Director (Ms. Walsh), Fire Chief Stemmer and Recording Secretary (Ms. Schmidt).
1. Communications Tower Height— Council Chambers, City Hall
Mr. Locke presented the staff report.
Councilmember Sanger said she was in support of the new language and she also suggested adding a
few more conditions for clarification, such as 1) take into consideration environmental factors, 2)
view or aesthetic impacts on the neighborhood or more distance from houses, not just the immediate
properties, 3) some type of stipulation so the applicants couldn't come back at a later date requesting
variances, and 4) signal interference; impact, if any, on residents' reception.
Councilmember Paprocki and Councilmember Basill agreed with the Planning Commission's
recommendations.
Councilmember Basill asked if Council grants the CUP to allow the antenna would it obligate them
to allow them in a residential area too. Mr. Scott stated it wouldn't legally bind the City. He
further stated that a CUP is recognition that it is an allowable zoning ordinance if it meets the
criteria. Councilmember Basill stated his concern about putting too many controls in place at this
point in time considering technology is always changing.
Councilmember Carver asked for staff's recommendation. Mr. Locke suggested allowing flexibility
in industrial areas maybe appropriate. Councilmember Carver further asked if the request was to
clarify language. Mr. Scott stated yes.
Councilmember Finkelstein stated concern with the timing of the motion, further stating he agreed
with the Planning Commission language.
It was the consensus of Council to have staff bring back more options and alternatives to the
September 8th study session.
Mr. Gandrud stated he felt the communication between staff and the applicant was poor and
requested they arrange a meeting to open the lines of communication.
Study Session Minutes -2- August 18, 2008
The meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 8:06 p.m.
2. Facilities Planning Project Update
Mr. Hoffman presented the staff report.
Mr. Harmening stated they have had success with homeowner negotiations.
Staff and Council had discussions on the facilities planning process, the construction of a new
building for Fire Station 2 in the current vicinity, reconstruction of both fire stations in their current
locations and remodeling of the Municipal Service Center (MSC).
Mr. Harmening noted that the feedback from the school district and neighborhood discussions was
that the City hadn't exhausted every option. He further stated that staff would like to start some
public process. Mr. Harmening also advised Council that the tennis courts at the park were from
LCMR monies and would need to remain tennis courts.
It was the consensus of Council the keep Eliot as an option for comparison, have staff develop a
financial plan with the pros and cons of the sites and begin public process with the neighbors of
Northside Park for the rehabilitation of the park.
The meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
3. Update on Rental Licenses at 2621 Xylon Avenue So th, 2500 Quebec Avenue South
and 8300 Virginia Circle North
Nancy Stroth, ity Clerk Jeff Jacob /Mayor