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- . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting December 9, 1968 Page Four was held Tuesday, Decembe r 3, 1968. There were two principle topics of discussion: 1) should the "fair housing laws" be incorporated In this section, and 2 ) el iminating the naming of certa I n streets which apartment developments should abut and have immediate acce 5S. . The matter of the "fair housing laws" was referred by the Planning Commission to the council and Atty. Courtney; the second Item was approved to be changed to read "The apartment developments should abut and have immediate access only to major streets". The Counci I and Mr. David I rwi n, Chairman of the Human Rights Committee, discussed . the i ncorporat i on of the "fair housing laws" In the Housing Pol icy and decided that this subject should be a sepa rate ordinance. Mr. II-w i n informed the counc I I that he will bring the matter to the Human Rights committee's attent i on at their next meeting. Clerk Lorraine Stromquist informed the counc II that the village already has a Human Rights Ordinance, perhaps an amendment should be considered. Case No. 68-42, Sign Ordinance The Board of Appeals and the Planning Commission recommend that the front setback requ i rements for signs requiring a license be changed from 50 ft to 25 ft. Counc II referred the matte r 'to Atty. Courtney. Case No. 68,,47, Zoning Ordinance Amendments An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 99, the Zoning Ordinance, was introduced by title at the counci I meeting of November 25, 1968, and referred to the Planning Commission for consideration. The Planning Commission re comme n de d that the words "which are located completely underground," be deleted from the proposed amendment. Referred to Atty. Courtney. Discussion fo I lowed regarding time limitations on variances and special use permits. It was d.eterml ned that work should be started within six months after issuance of the permit. A termination date was discussed, but no decision made. Mayor Bjorndahl stated that he expected the proposed amendment would requ Ire special use permits and variance requests be rev I ewed after six months. Matters referred to Atty. Courtney. St. Paul Bib I e Co I lege Special Use Permit A letter fron Larry BI"od Ie, Chairman of the PlannIng Commission, relating to the status of the St. Paul Bib I e Co II ege' S special use permit was read. Clerk Lorraine Stromquist Informed the council that a special use permit was ne ve r actua II y granted to St. Paul Bible College; tentative approval of such permit was given, pending certain requirements which >lere to be met by St. Paul Bible College. These requ I rements to date have not been satisfied. . Proposed Committee for Business Development The Planning Commission is in favor of Mayor Bjorndahl's suggestion to organize a new five member committee for 1969 for the purpose of encouraging appropriate de ve lopments in Arden HIli s according to the . Comprehensive Plan. Th I s committee would work closely with the Counc i I and the Planning Commission. Board of Appeals Recommendation Letter, dated December 9, 1968, regarding their recommendation for a sign at the Standard Station on County Road E was tabled unt i I the next counc i I meeting. Ramsev County Leat:jlle of Municipalities Meetlnt:j Ramsey County League of Municipal itles will meet this Wednesday evening at Shorev I ew; Mr. Edmonds, City of St. Pau I Parks Department, will present proposed recreational facilities for Ramsey County. Counci 1- man Hollenhor"st will be unable to attend; Clerk was requested to contact Hunce Lagerstrom and request him to attend. - 4 - -