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Minutes of Regular Counci I Meeting Page three April 14,1975 Lynden reviewed the stipulations of facts proposed, and expl81ned that McDonald's would be joined as a party plaintiff with Franchise Rea I ty '. Lynden explained that up to July 8, safety was not an issue; there-. fore may not be admissable. Pension Reform Act of 1974 - Guardian Life Polic~ Lynden referred Counci I to his letter of 4/1 1/1~ recommending no action is n3cessary on this matter. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Affirmative Action Pol Icy Statement . Mr. Richard Ericson referred Counci I to the Affirmative Action Policy Statement, prepared by the City of Arden Hi lis Human Rights Commission, and requested that Counci 1 authorize the development of an Affirma- tive Action Pol icy Statement for the City of Arden Hi I Is, based on this suggested statement; also to develop a plan to encourage,compliance and interest by all businesses located in Arden Hills. After discussion, Feyereisen moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council authorIze the development of an Affirmative Action Policy Statement for Arden Hi lis; a committee, to be ~ppoi~ted by the Mayor, to prepare a recommended policy statement for Counci I 's action and reaction in the near future. Motion carried unanimously. Janet Moore, a member of the Human Rights Commission, requested that the VI I lage's policy statement also encourage businesses within the Vi I lage to also have a statement. Crichton suggested that the two should be treated separately. Mayor Crepeau appointed C. McNiesh (chairman), C. Crichton, J. Wingert; W. James, J. Moore and R. Ericson to serve as a committee to prepare an Affirmative Action Policy Statement for Arden Hi lis, for Council's consideration. Feyereisen moved that Counci I ratify the Committee appointments by the Mayor. Motion was seconded by Crichton and carried unanimously. REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH Reiling Property - 3151 Lake Johanna Boulevard McNiesh referred Counci I to the Board of Appeals report of 3/3/75, and Mr. Reiling explained that he has had gasol ine in the tanks since July of last year, but is not operating the station, pending Council's determi~atlon re.the status of the service station use of the property. In discussion, Woodburn noted that the gasoline shortage could be considered an "act of God"; that the non-conforming service station use of the property which had therefore ceased for over one year (about 3 months over I year) was not Reiling's fault; Council should put him oack in business. . Crichton referred Councl I to the Board of Appeals comment re the non- conforming use clause (Ord. 99) ~ ;ntent is to not allow a non-conform- ing use to continue forever; non-conforming use was violated by not renewing license to operate the service station; suggest possible ordinance ramifications if Counci I extends the non-conforming use. Woodburn noted that a variance could be approved (Ord. 99 VD) because there is a "special condition" involved here - difficulty has arisen because of the difficulty in obtaining the product - not the fault of the property owner. Crichton noted that there are three reasons why thii land use Is non- conforming: I. Commercial use in R-2 zone. 2. Location of service station is closer to a school than ordi- nance permits. 3. Set-back of signs and bullding~ -3-