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MEETING CALENDAR August 1987 Economic Development Company Planning and Zoning Commission Economic Development Commission Airport Commission Park and Recreation Commission City Council Board of Adjustment Aug. 6 Aug. 11 Aug. 12 Aug. 12 Aug. 13 Aug. 25 Aug. 27 Thursday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Tuesday Thursday City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall City Hall 4:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Attention Ramsey Residents: CITY TO STUDY NEED FOR ADDITIONAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FACILITY The City Council is interested in evaluating whether or not there is a need for an additional elementary school or an expansion to the existing elementary facility in Ramsey. To seek assistance in this effort, the City Council proposes to establish a School Com- mittee. All persons interested in serving on this com- mittee should please write a letter indicating their willingness to serve to City Administrator David Hartley, City of Ramsey, 15153 Nowthen Blvd. N.W., Ramsey, Minnesota 55303 or call Penny Curtis at 427 -141 O. COMMISSION MEETING NEWS The Planning and Zoning Commission met on July 7 and recommended that Council approve con- ditional use permits for Mr. Robert Mashuga to keep a horse on less than 3 acres and Ms. Mary Ellen Walsh to sell handcrafted items and collectibles from her home. Commission tables Mr. Bauer's request for preliminary plat approval of Ford Brook Estates Third Addition until the plat has been reviewed by the Park Commission for park dedication and the Ci- ty Engineer for drainage. The Commission recom- mended that Council approve Mr. Jim Franklin's re- quest for a conditional use permit to construct a billboard on Hwy. 10. Mr. Garnett Pettersen was pre- sent requesting a metes and bounds subdivision of his property on the east side of County Road #56; the Commission recommended that he proceed with the minor platting process. The Commission approv- ed Mr. David Mickelson's sketch plan for a minor subdivision to split his existing lot in Gateway North Industrial Park into two parcels. The Commission reviewed Mr. Art Raudio's and Mr. Gilbert Menkveld's sketch plan for a minor subdivision of property located south of 149th and west of Ramsey Blvd. into three 1 acre lots. The Board of Adjustment met on July 2 and con- ducted a public hearing and approved Mr. Jack Newcomb's request for a variance to construct an addition to an existing structure which will encroach on required side year setback. The Board conducted a public hearing and tabled Mr. Wayne Swedal's re- quest for a variance to construct an accessory struc- ture prior to the principal structure. The Board of Adjustment met on July 7 and ap- proved Mr. Wayne Swedal's request for a variance to construct an accessory structure prior to the prin- cipal structure. The Economic Development Commission met on July 8 and indicated their concept approval of Ms. Kris Fluegel's proposal to construct a dog train- ing/dog grooming/supply facility near Armstrong Blvd. and Hwy. 10. The Commission recommend- ed that City Council establish tax increment develop- ment and financing districts in that area in order that tax increment financing can be used for site prepara- tion for the Fluegel proposal. The Commission established a Business Incubator Subcommittee and appointed Commissioners Kurak, Muller, Fults and Ippel to same. That subcommittee was directed to research funds available and amount necessary to initiate an incubator program. It was noted that some of the statistics Metro Council has on Ramsey are inaccurate and Ms. Norris was directed to find out what documentation they would require to amend those statistics. It was recommended that the City have a booth at the annual Game Fair and that local developers be contacted to man the booth for the purpose of informing visitors at the Game Fair about Ramsey. The Park Commission met on June 18 and review- ed four options for a Central Park development layout; the Commission preferred that option in- cluding a warming house adjacent to skating rinks, a multipurpose building located centrally to athletic fields and additional roadways/parking areas located near skating and athletic field areas. The Commis- sion interviewed applicants and recommended that Council appoint Jill Prall to the vacancy. Members of the Commission were provided a listing of all city parks which they are to assess and inventory. WHAT'S HAPPENING AT CITY HALL Council met on June 23 and conducted a public hearing regarding Hunter's Hill street improvements. Ms. Rotramel was present during Citizen Input to re- quest that Council take steps to have the grounds at City Hall maintained on a regular basis; both Ms. Rotramel and Council agreed that it would make a good community service project for one of the local organizations; it was also noted that the City is aware of tasks that are not being accomplished and is in the process of considering contracting out certain tasks. Council awarded the contract for 1987 sealcoating projects to Allied Blacktop. Ms. Jill Prall was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Park and Recreation Commission. Council adopted a resolu- tion establishing Ramsey's postition on the future status of Dysprosium Street NW that summarizes as follows: 1) The future construction of Dysprosium Street NW be completed by the City as an MSA street as originally planned; 2) Anoka County be en- couraged to construct the Rum River Bridge in the near future; 3) The City Engineer be instructed to look at other options, including traffic control, for the connection of Dysprosium Street to Cty. Rd. #5; 4) The speed limit on Dysprosium Street from Cty. Rd. #5 to Cty. Rd. #116 be established at 30 mph. Coun- cilmember Cox was appointed to meet with the Park Commission, RYAA and the consulting engineer, Merland Otto, to review proposed park im- provements, what funds are available and how much has already been committed. Council approved $569.75 for Anoka County Mediation Services. Building Official Erickson was present to discuss with Council whether or not requiring perimeter frost footings on all construction will result in quality struc- tures being constructed as opposed to lesser quali- ty structures sometimes referred to as pole buildings and whether or not pole buildings are a lesser quality structure. Council tabled any action in order to allow more time for review and discussion. Council adopted the 1985 Uniform Building Code and the 1987 State Building Code, retaining the 1979 fee schedule and increasing plan reviews to 45% of the building permit fee. Council approved Mr. Larry Rudesill's request for a conditional use permit to utilize a temporary structure for office space to sell automobiles at 7009 Hwy. #10 and required that con- struction of the permanent office structure take place within 12 months. Boser's Evergreen Estates (six lots east of Variolite and north of 171 st) and Pine Cove (six lots northeast of Cty. Rd. #63 and Variolite) received preliminary plat approval. R.J. Ryan's site plan for a 2400 square foot commercial structure to be constructed immediately north of Tom Thumb was approved; Ryan was informed that the subject property is within proposed airport safety zones, Council has stated their intent to establishing airport zoning, acquire property and make improvements to the existing airport. Council approved Skelgas' re- quest to move in a warehouse structure. Mr. Dick Carson was present to review his concept of residen- tial development north of Magnesium and west of Ramsey Terrace and requested city participation in the cost of extending utilities to that area. Staff was directed to review the request with respect to recent changes in tax increment laws. Council adopted resolutions recognizing the Ramsey Jaycees and Ramsey Lions for their efforts with Clean Up Day and Communit} Picnic. Council approved the hiring of temporary personnel to meet park maintenance needs. Council authorized payment for an easement over Lot 1, Block 5 of Reilly Estates. Steve ',)Iuhm was appointed Chairman of the Landfill Commission. Council was informed that property owners object to signing waivers for the construction of sewer and water until they know what the City is willing to offer for those easements; Council had not planned on compensating for the easements because of benefit properties will derive from the utilities and MSA road but the City is willing to compromise for '1larket value. Council met on June 30 and awarded the contract for site improvements at Rum River Plaza to Forest Lake Contracting. Council amended the zoning chapter of the City Code by eliminating fencing re- quirements for drainage ponds, requiring blacktop or concrete surfacing for all off-street parking and requiring certified site plans for all commercial and industrial proposals. Councilmember Cox was directed to meet with Staff and Mr. Raudio to review property near Pine View Estates for a public works site. Council moved to establish a School Commit- tee to research the need and feasibility of establishing an additional or an expansion of elementary schools in Ramsey. Council reviewed a report regarding council salaries in the metropolitan area; noted that any action taken regarding the salary of Ramsey council would not take effect until after the next election; tabled any action until the next regular meeting. Prior to taking any action to hire an economic development intern for three months, Council requested that Staff contact Mr. Paul Fournier to determine if he would be interested, and how much he would charge, to assist Ramsey in it's star city efforts. Council approved the com- parable worth pay plan adjustments for two depart- ment secretaries and the accounting clerk. Council adopted a resolution authorizing the acquisition of easements necessary for the construction of sewer and water improvements in the industrial area. Coun- cil noted receiving a letter from concerned residents regarding proposed airport improvements. Council discussed a charitable gambling license application from Arrigoni, Inc. at J.R. 's, for which funds gathered would be used for a halfway house in St. Paul. Council met on July 7 and a representative of Ar- rigoni, Inc. was present requesting the status of their application for a charitable gambling license. Council informed Arrigoni that on June 30 they forwarded a statement to the State Gambling Board regarding their concern that Arrigoni is not a locally based organization and funds gathered will be used to sup- port a halfway house in St. Paul and will not be us- ed to better the interest of Ramsey and it's residents. Arrigoni's representative replied that many of the residents of the halfway house are from the Anoka area as Anoka County does not currently have such a facility. Council noted that Ramsey can only com- ment on the license application; the State Gambl- ing Board has the authority to approve or deny gambling license applications. Dick Treptow of Springsted, Inc. was present to review bids receiv- ed for bonds for tax increment projects. Council awarded those bids to Smith Barney, Harris Upham and Company; Norwest Investment Services; and American National Bank and Trust. Community Education Director Claudia Dodge and Area #1 Key Communicator Director Tom Holton were present to review the proposed establishment of a key com- municator program in Ramsey and increasing com- munity education services at Sandburg School; Council referred the issue to the Budget Committee. Council scheduled the second airport zoning public hearing for July 29 at 7:30 p.m. and a public hear- ing regarding modifications to Tax Increment Finan- cing District NO.2 to include property south of Hwy. #10 for August 11 at 7:30 p.m. Council reviewed 4 options for 3 year improvement plans for Central and Titterud Parks and what funds are available in the Park Budget and Park Improvement Trust Fund. Year #1 proposed improvements of the favored op- tion were forwarded to the July 28 Council agenda; future year's improvements were forwarded to the Budget Committee. Council accepted the resigna- tion of Accounting Clerk Jan Bye and approved the comparable worth pay plan for the Building Official. Council discussed the current mining and grading operation at 149th and Ramsey Blvd. and required that: 1) Mr. Raudio and Mr. Menkveld apply for a per- mit to conduct the filling portion of the operation ac- cording to Chapter 70 of the Building Code; and 2) Mr. Raudio and Mr. Menkveld remove all of the material that was deposited in the ground. The Public Works Department was directed to remove brush from the cemetery located in the vicinity of Gateway Airport. Council noted the new law that takes effect August 1 which requires a 3 day notifica- tion of special Council meetings. TUNE INTO RAMSEY'S LOCAL ACCESS CABLE CHANNEL 16 FOR UPCOM- ING EVENTS. COUNCIL MEETINGS WILL BE TELEVISED AS OF JULY 28th. RAMSEY MUNICIPAL CENTER 15153 Nowthen Blvd. 427-1410 HOME PHONE 753-1566 427-8198 753-1610 421-1848 427-1254 COUNCIL Mayor Gary Reimann Councilmember Alan Pearson Council member Arnie Cox Councilmember AI Sorteberg Councilmember Steve Deluca COMMISSION CHAIRPERSONS Gerald Zimmerman, Planning & Zoning John Lichter, Park & Recreation Jack Beissel, Cable T.V. Don Greenberg, Economic Development Jack Ippel, Airport Dick Sieber, Charter CITY STAFF Administrator David Hartley Assessor Les Wirz Attorney Bill Goodrich Building Inspector Elvin Erickson Development Director Anne Norris Engineer Peter Raatikka Finance Officer Noel Graczyk Public Works Supt. Merle Mevissen Police Chief Mike Auspos 753-4387 427-1654 753-1041 441 -1 939 753-4165 421-2161 427 -1 41 0 427-1410 421-5424 427-1410 427-1410 427 -5860 427-1410 427-4180 427-1410