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COMMISSION MEETING NEWS I I The Economic Development Commission met on July 8 and conducted public hearings on home occupation permits and preliminary plats. The Com- mission recommended approval of Mr. and Mrs. Rice's request to operate a tuxedo rental business from their home and tabled Mr. Ken Johnson's re- quest for preliminary plat approval. The Commission recommended approval of a variance to street fron- tage requirements for Mr. Vasseur for access to a 40 acre parcel located southwest of 155th and Variolite. Mr. Jeff Stedman's request for a condi- tional use permit to operate a tube/canoe rental and shuttle service in the Rum River Central Park was recommended for approval. Mr. Hickman of Plants and Things was present to discuss Planning Com- mission concerns with certain uses and structures on his property; Mr. Hickman was requested to pro- vide the Commission with a registered lot survey and site plan by the October P&Z meeting. Requests for metes and bounds subdivisions for Art Raudio and Bruce Bacon were tabled and Mr. Ken Kunzman's was recommended for approval. The Planning and Zoning Commission and the Economic Development Commission conducted a joint meeting on July 15 to discuss concerns with development along Hwy. 10 with respect to or- dinances and building codes that are in place, the enforcement of them and whether or not there is a need for additional restrictions and guidelines to allow for more orderly and eye pleasing development of commercial/industrial property. The commissions also discussed the idea of hiring an individual to assume the tasks associated with the promotion of industrial/commercial development in the city. The Planning and Zoning Commission con- ducted a special meeting on July 22 and recom- mended approval of Mr. Rick Foster's request for city participation in site improvements in the River's Bend Plaza P.U.D. The Commission scheduled a joint meeting with the Park Commission for August 26 to discuss the procedure and policy for park dedication requirements. The Planning and Zoning Commission met on August 5 and conducted public hearings on a preliminary plat and a request to operate a manufac- turing operation in a business district. The Commis- sion recommended approval of Mr. Scott Springer's request to operate a snowplowing business from his home; tabled Mr. Ken Johnson's request for preliminary plat approval; recommended approval of Mr. Raudio's request for a simple subdivision of 40 acres north of Hy-10 and west of Armstrong Blvd. in the Industrial district. The Commission recom- mended approval of Parabody, Inc. 's request to operate a manufacturing business at 6043 Hwy. 10 (old Kovar building). Requests from Mr. Tranby and and Mr. Roger Meyer for metes and bounds subdivi- sions were recommended for approval. It was reported that Council intervened in the case of Plants and Things; that Council member Cox and Ms. Nor- ris met with Mr. Hickman and it was agreed that Mr. Hickman would surface the parking lot and driveways on his own time line; appropriately mark parking areas, improve exterior appearance of new structure and provide a non-certified site plan. The Planning Commission moved to recommend that Mr. Hickman be required to provide a certified site plan and any reasons for varying from that requirement should be documented by City Council. The Economic Development Commission met on July 9 and discussed recent city council discus- sions and hearings regarding storm sewer taxing districts. The Commission moved to recommend that Council consider the following methods as the most equitable means of financing storm sewer im- provements: 1) establish the community into two storm drainage districts with no exclusions; 2) establish the community into multi storm drainage districts; 3) pay for storm sewer improvements with Ad Valorem tax funds. A representative from Min- nesota Department of Energy and Economic Development was present explaining the Star City Program. The Commission recommended Council approval of pursuing Star City designation for Ramsey. The Commission discussed the issue of a business incubator facility and it was recommend- ed that the City pursue such a project either in- dividually or jointly with Anoka. The Economic Development Commission met on July 22 and recommended approval of Mr. Rick Foster's request for tax increment funds to assist in site improvements for River's Bend Plaza P.U.D. Ms. Norris was appointed as project coordinator for pur- suing Star City designation. I II II I' I "I II I II , I I lr f MEETING CALENDAR September 1986 Sept. 2 Tuesday Planning and Zoning Commission City Hall 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Thursday Economic Development Company City Hall 7:30 a.m. Spet. 10 Wednesday Economic Development Commission City Hall 7:30 a.m. Sept. 11 Thursday Park and Recreation Board City Hall 7:00 p.m. Sept. 17 Wednesday Airport Commission City Hall 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 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, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. GOT SOMETHING TO SAY? Remember Citizen Input. The Ramsey City Coun- cil, Economic Development Commission, Park Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Airport Commission and Charter Commission all have a "Citizen Input" time set aside at the beginning of each meeting. "Citizen Input" permits citizens to ad- dress Councilor Commissions without first having to get on the agenda. If you have something that you would like to bring to the attention of Councilor Commissions, don't forget "Citizen Input." ATTENTION RAMSEY RESIDENTS The City of Ramsey is currently seeking candidates to fill a vacancy on the Park and Recreation Com- mission. The position requires a minimum of one evening meeting per month; familiarity with Ramsey City Ordinance is desired. Ramsey residents in- terested in serving on the Commission are requested to submit a letter of application to the Ramsey Municipal Center, 15153 Nowthen Blvd. NW, Ramsey, Minnesota 55303, no later than Sept. 5, 1986. The letter should contain the applicant's name, address, telephone number, work experience, education, and any experience in municipal affairs. In addition, applicants should include a statement listing their reasons for seeking appointment to the Park and Recreation Commission. The position is not salaried, however, compensation for incidental expenses is provided. A NOTE FROM YOUR NEWSLETTER COORDINATOR All inquiries and comments regarding the newslet- ter are welcome and should be directed to the newsletter coordinator. Articles to be included in the newsletter must be submitted to the newsletter coor- dinator at the Ramsey Municipal Center by the 10th of each month. Sylvia Frolik 427-1410 Ramsey Resident Coordinator 15153 Nowthen Blvd. N.W. Ramsey. Minnesota 55303 RAMSEY MUNICIPAL CENTER 15153 Nowthen Blvd. 427-1410 COUNCIL HOME PHONE # Councilmember Gary Reimann (Representing Precinct #2) Councilmember Jean Schlueter (Representing Precinct #3) Council member Arnie Cox (Representing Precinct #1) Council member AI Sorteberg (At Large) COMMISSION CHAIRPERSONS Ken Peterson, Planning & Zoning 427-3844 Dennis Donovan, Park & Recreation 753-1227 Jack Beissel, Cable T.V. 753-1041 Don Greenberg, Economic Development Jack Ippel, Airport Dick Sieber, Charter 753-1566 421-8987 753-1610 421-1848 441-1939 753-4165 421-2161 WHAT'S HAPPENING AT CITY HALL Council met on July 15 and it was reported that city staff met with Metro Council and MPCA regar- ding Ramsey's management of density and on-site septic systems. Mr. Hartley recommended that Council approve the Northfork P.U.D. Environmen- tal Impact Statement as it seemed that those agen- cy concerns were more directed at Ramsey's management practices in general than at the Nor- thfork EIS itself. Council approved the Northfork se- cond phase EIS and preliminary plat by a 3-2 vote; authorized seeking bids for the extension of 153rd from Puma to Andrie and restricting parking on 153rd. Council met on July 22 and reviewed the finan- cial characteristics of the proposed public utility im- provements to the industrial area; Council schedul- ed a meeting for August 12 to set a bond sale date. Representatives of Deloitte, Haskins and Sells were present stating that the City's audit report is ex- cellent. Council discussed drainage problems of two particular properties and the City Attorney reported that the costs to resolve these problems versus the number of benefitting property owners that could be assessed make the projects unfeasible. Council authorized releasing lots 13 and 15 in Bowers Mississippi Acres from development restrictions. Council granted final plat approval of River's Bend Second Addition. Council approved the request for tax increment financing assistance for site im- provements in the River's Bend Plaza P.U.D. A deci- sion was made to pursue Star City designation in Ramsey. A request to operate a tube/canoe rental and shuttle service in Rum River Central Park was approved by a 4-1 vote. A request to operate a tux- edo rental business from a private home was denied. Citizens were present to discuss concerns regarding the enforcement of the City's leash law and animal control regulations. They requested that the City in- crease the penalty to second time offenders of the leash law; that animal control officers not disclose to the animal owner the address at which their pet was collected and increase animal control patrolling during evening hours. The City Attorney noted that fines are established by the courts; city council does not have the authority to increase them or decree them. Mr. Hartley noted tht the city will be charged $16.55/hour for animal control patrolling; city posi- tion has been to only call Lake Animal Care to pick up animals and authorize temporary patrolling in specific problem areas. Council issued a statement to support the Economic Development Commission in whatever manner they determine to be in the ci- ty's best interest with respect to a business incubator project. The bid for sealcoating was awarded to Buf- falo Bituminous. The city entered into a contract with Lake Animal Care for animal control services. With respect to storm sewer taxing districts, Council directed city staff to prepare for review an ordinance that would divide the city into two storm sewer tax- ing districts with no areas excluded but allowing those areas that have contributed towards storm water management a credit amount; and an or- dinance amending the ordinance establishing two taxing districts with exclusions that would require in- clusion of excluded areas into the appropriate tax- ing district when their credit amount is consumed. Trott Brook Gospel Hall received Council approval to use City Hall lower level while their facility is under reconstruction. Council approved the grant applica- tion to DNR for flood damage reduction assistance; it is a matching fund offer with a $15,000 DNR par- ticipation limit. Letters of recognition were sent to Dan Erickson for accomplishments in archery and Rob Hanson for accomplishments in gymnastics. Ci- ty staff was directed to review funds expended by Twin City Skelgas in their pumping efforts to relieve drainage problems and report back to Council with a reasonable recommendation for partial compen- sation. Councilmember Cox noted recent Planning and Zoning Commission concern regarding a new structure at Plants and Things; it was directed that the concerns of Planning and Zoning be resolved between the owner of Plants and Things and a member of City staff. Mr. Hartley reported that the City ahs been served a summons by a resident claiming damages resulting from careless construc- tions of culverts.