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r . . . . . . MINUTES OF THE ARDEN HILLS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 31,1987, 7:30 p.m. - Village Hall CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Woodburn called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL The roll being called the following members were present: Mayor Robert Woodburn, Councilmembers Nancy Hansen, Gary Peck, Jeanne Winiecki and Thomas Sather. Also present: Planner Orlyn Miller, Attorney Rob Plunkett, Treasurer Frank Green, Engineers Don Christoffersen and Barry Peters, Parks Director John Buckley, Public Works Supervisor Robert Raddatz, Clerk Administrator Patricia Morrison and Deputy Clerk Catherine Iago. RES. 1/87-48, WORLD PEACE Council was referred to the Resolution Commending the Universal House of Justice Statement "The Promise of World Peace. Mr. & Mrs. Birkeland, representing the Baha'i world community, were present to give a brief background of the Baha'i philosophy and request Council approval of the resolution. Moved by Sather, seconded by Winiecki, that Council approve Resolution No. 87-48, COMMENDING THE UNIVERSAL HOUSE OF JUSTICE STATEMENT "THE PROMISE OF WORLD PEACE". Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) APPROVE MINUTES Moved by Peck, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve the minutes of the Regular Council meeting of August 10, 1987, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Councilmembers commented that the minutes could be further condensed to save time. PERMIT, TENT SALE HOIGAARD'S, INC. Council was referred to request from Hoigaard's for a permit for their annual tent sale. David Rask, representing Hoigaards Ski Shop was present and advised Council that the tent sale has been held annually for the last 4 years; when he applied for the permit the Fire Chief expressed concerns relative to the tent meeting the Uniform Fire Code Standards. Rask stated that the tent meets fire retardant materials standards, there are sufficient numbers of fire extinguishers located in the tent, the proper number of exits are provided and there will be no smoking allowed in the tent. Fire Chief Dan Winkel explained that the tent does not meet the 30 ft. setback requirement; he noted that there is a provision in the UFC for the Fire Chief to grant variances from UFC requirements if appropriate. Winkel stated the applicant has been agreeable to suggestions and is willing to work with staff regarding this matter. Moved by Hansen, seconded by Peck, that Council approve the Permit for Hoigaard's annual tent sale, September 24 thru 27, 1987, during the hours listed on the permit, contingent upon the applicant complying with Fire Chief's recommendations for safety measures and that the Fire Chief inspect and approve the tent placement one day prior to the beginning date of the sale. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) BUSINESS FROM FLOOR LOT 13; TILLER LN. AND DELLWooD AVE. Council was referred to an informatipn packet relative to complaints received pertaining to Lot 13, Block 5, Josephine Hills Addition. Paul and Jean Arend, 1227 Tiller Lane, advised that he and other residents in the area would prefer to have the lot remain in it's natural state for preservation of the wildlife in the area. Council discussed the information received on this lot, dated 8/28/87, and noted the snow fence meets code requirements, however, the sign is in violation of several code requirements. Zoning Administrator reported that the sign exceeds the size and height requirements and does not meet setbacks; she stated she would contact the owner of the property to advise the sign will have to be brought into conformance.