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MEETING CALENDAR October 1986 Oct. 2 Thursday Economic Development Company City Hall 7:30 a.m. Oct. 7 Tuesday Planning and Zoning Commission City Hall 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 Wednesday Economic Development Commission City Hall 7:30 a.m. Oct. 9 Thursday Park and Recreation Board City Hall 7:00 p.m. Oct. 15 Wednesday Airport Commission City Hall 7:30 p. m. Oct. 28 Tuesday City Council City Hall 7:30 p.m. Agendas for all Council, Commission and Committee meetings are available at City Hall two working days prior to the date of the meeting. ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THE COUNCIL AGENDA MUST BE SUBMITTED TO CITY STAFF BY NOON ON MONDAY OF THE WEEK PRECEDING THE SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING. NOTE: Ramsey Municipal Center will be closed on Monday, October 13th in observance of Columbus Day. r YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS COUNTY COMMISSIONER District No. 1 Natalie Haas 325 East Main St. Anoka, MN 55303 c/o Administration Anoka County Courthouse 421-4760, etx. 1171 ST ATE LEGISLATORS District No. 50 Senator Greg Dahl Room 24J, State Capitol St. Paul, MN 55155 296-5003 COMMISSION MEETING NEWS The Economic Development Commission met on August 13 and it was directed that it be resear- ched whether or not landfill trust funds are available for use and if economic development projects qualify. It was recommended that City Council establish an ad hoc committee to review water pro- blems in Ramsey. The Economic Development Commission met on September 10 and it was reported that a breakfast meeting has been tentatively scheduled for October 2 at On The Green restaurant to meet John Hartinger and Roger Schurke. The Commis- sion reactivated the Sewer and Water Subcommit- tee to review the concerns of smaller existing businesses in the Industrial area with respect to the sewer and water improvement project. The Commis- sion also informed City Council that they continue to take the position that sewer and water im- provements to the I ndustrial area are necessary for development. The Planning and Zoning Commission met on August 19 and tabled preliminary plat approval of Stanhope River Hills and Autumn Heights Meadows. The Planning and Zoning Commission con- ducted a joint meeting with the Park and Recrea- tion Commission on Tuesday, August 26 to discuss concerns regarding parks and the Park Commission's role in recommending park dedica- tion requirements. The results of that meeting were that the Comprehensive Park Plan needs updating; there is a need for greater communication between the public and the Commissions regarding park dedication issues; that the City look into a more equitable park dedication system, perhaps re- questing both cash and land dedication so that any cash dedication can be added into the cost of development; a legal opinion was requested regar- ding the possible uses for the Hughesby property that was donated to the County as a wildlife preserve. The Planning and Zoning Commission met on September 2 and granted preliminary plat approval to Autumn Meadows and Stanhope River Hills. The Commission recommended denial of Master-Halco's request to use a trailer for temporary office space. Mr. Loren Leininger requested that his property located south of 167th and across from Quicksilver to be rezoned from Residential to Business to ac- comodate development of a bowling alley; Commis- sion recommended rezoning to Rural Business. Ap- proval of Mr. Blowers request to operate a manufac- turing business (cabinet making) in the Business District (old Kovar building) was recommended. The Commission also recommended approval for an ear- ly education day care center to be operated in the Residential District (Cross of Hope Church). The Park Commission met on August 14 and reviewed the Northfolk P.U.D. for proposed trail and park alignments. A comprehensive trail system throughout the City is far in the future; Northfolk could serve as a catalyst but the trail would be con- fined to within the P.U.D. and be too short to be of any use for horse or snowmobile use. It was recom- mended that land be acquired to tie into the existing park in the adjacent Whispering Pines with pedestrian and bike trails. The Commission recom- mended that Council require a fee to satisfy park dedication for Autumn Meadows. The Airport Commission met on September 10 and voted to change their regular meeting date to the second Wednesday of the month. The Commis- sion directed the City Administrator and Hakan- son/Anderson to work out the final details of the con- tract for the environmental assessment for Gateway North Airport and that Council approve that contract contingent upon MN/DoT's review. The Commission also recommended that Council take the necessary steps to acquire and develop Gateway North accor- ding the Airport Master Plan. It was noted that Metro Council will be conducting a public hearing on Oc- tober 8 at Ramsey School regarding Waste Manage- ment of Minnesota's request for vertical expansion of the landfill; consensus was to prepare a letter to be submitted at that hearing that would provide documentation that landfills and airports are not compatible land uses. )-- NOTICE FOR ELECTION WORKERS Anyone wishing to work on the upcoming General election should contact Arlene Stafford at Ramsey City Hall, 427-1410. WHAT'S HAPPENING AT CITY HALL Council met on August 12 and accepted Mayor Heitman's resignation, directed that the vacancy be filled according to Charter provisions and that Ac- ting Mayor Reimann serve as Mayor in the interim. Council adopted a resolution approving plans and specs for sewer and water main to the industrial area and well no. 2 and setting the date of September 9 to receive and open bids. Tax Increment Financing District NO.1 was modified to include River's Bend Plaza and to allow site improvements to be financ- ed through tax increment financing. Ordinances were adopted amending the legal drinking age to 21. The contract for improvements to 153rd was award- ed to H&S Asphalt. Dennis Donovan's resignation from the Park Board was accepted. Parabody, Inc. received approval to operate a manufacturing business in the old Kovar building. Council declared adequacy of petition and ordered a public hearing on August 26 for street improvements to 153rd from Rhinestone to Ramsey Blvd. DNR approved of gran- ting Ramsey a maximum of $15,000 to be used for flood assistance projects contingent upon Ramsey expending a matching amount. Council met on August 26 and Gary Reimann resigned his position as Council member and ac- cepted the appointment as Mayor to fill out the unex- pired term of Gary Heitman; the council seat vacan- cy was declared to be advertised. A public hearing was conducted and a feasibility report accepted for improvements to 153rd between Ramsey Blvd. and Rhinestone. Roger Meyer and Bruce Bacon were ap- proved for metes and bounds subdivisions. Mr. Springer's request to operate a snowplowing business from his home was denied. Mr. Raudio received a simple subdivision of 40 acres located north of HY-10 Plat. Council tabled any action regar- ding Mr. Root's non-compliance with the terms of his conditional use permit until the September 23 meeting. Green Valley Estates, west of Hwy. 47 and north of Green Valley Road, received final plat ap- proval. Mrs. Rice and her attorney were present ap- pealing Council's previous decision to deny the re- quest to operate a tuxedo rental business from Mrs. Rice's home; Council did not reverse their decision. Ms. Sylvia Frolik, secretary, and Ms. Jan Bye, ac- counting clerk, were hired as full-time employees ef- fective August 30. Council approved plans and specs for Municipal Well No. 2 and set a bid date of September 22. The hearings for proposed assessments for 1986 sealcoating projects were scheduled for September 15. Council introduced or- dinances establishing the Rum and Mississippi River Drainage Districts. Fire protection was con- tracted from Anoka/Champlin Fire Department. A decision was made to establish a Landfill Commis- sion in Ramsey. Council authorized advertising the possible formulation of an ad hoc committee to review water problems; any further action will be determined by the response to the ad. Council met on September 7 and adopted a resolution providing for the issuance and sale of $2,350,000 in general obligation tax increment bonds for pulbic utilities in the Industrial area. Council met on September 9 and tabled any specific action regarding public utilities to the In- dustrial area until September 23 as the lowest bid received for the project was 30% over the engineer's estimate. Mr. Scott Blowers received a conditional use permit to operate a custom cabinet manufactur- ing business in the Business District (old Kovar building). Children of Hope received a conditional use permit to operate an early education day care center in the Cross of Hope Lutheran Church. The Mayor and City Administrator were authorized to enter into a contract with DNR for emergency pum- ping funds. Mr. Hartley reported that the Anoka County Board is supporting Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc. 's request for vertical expansion. District No. 50A Rep. John Hartinger Room 413, State Office Bldg. St. Paul, MN 55155 296-5369 NATIONAL LEGISLATORS Senator David Durenberger 375 Russel Senator Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Local Phone 349-5111 Senator Rudy Boschwitz 506 Senate Hart Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Local Phone 221-0904 CONGRESSIONAL District No.6 Congressman Gerry Sikorski 414 Cannon House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 Local Phone 780-5801 SIZE LIMITS FOR GARAGES AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES Garage and accessory structure sizes are limited by the size of the lot upon which they are located. On parcels of land one acre and less in size, the total square footage of the attached or detached garage and accessory structures shall not exceed 1,488 square feet. On parcels of land one acre and less in size, the attached or detached garage and ac- cessory structure shall be built with the same type construction design and materials as that of the prin- cipal structure on the parcel. On parcels of land greater than one acre and less than two and one-half acres in size, the total square footage of the attached or detached garage and ac- cessory structures shall not exceed 1,664 square feet. On parcels of land greater than one acre and less than two and one-half acres in size, the attach- ed or detached garage and accessory structure shall be built with the same type construction design and materials as the principal structure on the parcel. On parcels of land two and one-half acres and greater in size, the following table shows the max- imum permitted area for attached or detached garages and accessory structures. Parcel Size Maximum Area for Accessory Structures and Attached/ Detached Garages 2.5 acres 2,064 square feet 2.6 acres 2,464 square feet 3.6 acres 2,864 square feet 4.6 acres 3,264 square feet 5.6 acres 3,664 square feet 6.6 acres 4,064 square feet 7.6 acres 4,464 square feet 8.6 acres 4,864 square feet 9.6 acres 5,264 square feet 10.6 acres 5,664 square feet On parcels of land two and one-half acres and greater, accessory structures shall have a design and exterior finish which is compatible with the prin- cipal structure on the parcel and galvanized finishes are not permitted. If you are considering building a garage or ac- cessory structure, here are some additional things you should know: 1. Building permits are required for any building over 120 square feet in area. Permits can be acquired by making application at Ramsey City Hall. Garages can be located ten feet from the rear or side property lines and in front yards, must be subject to the setback requirements for the house. If you have questions regarding garages and ac- cessory structures, please feel free to call us at 427-1410.