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~INUTES OF SPECIAL COUNCiL MEETING
Vi IIage of Arden Hills
~',onday, April 21,1975 - 7::50 p.m.
V i II age Ha I I
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Crepeau at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present - Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen Gharles Crlch'ton,
James Wingert, Robert Woodburn, Wi Illam Feyereisen.
Absent - None.
Also Present - Village Engineer Donald Christoffersen, Public Works
Superintendent Hans Johansep, CI~rk Administrator Charlotte
McNlesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Lehm.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Woodburn moved, seconded by Crichton, that the Council approve the
Minutes of the Regular Counci I ~:eeting of Apri I 14, 1975, as amended.
Motion carried unanimously.
BDSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
None.
REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR HANS JOHANSEN
. Street Name Si~ns
Johansen referrod Council to his memo of 4/17/75 re Street Name
Signs. Johansen advised that a number of signs should be replaced,
and reported that the Public Works Committee recommends instigating
the color scheme used In St. Paul and Minneapolis - brown for east/
west streets. and green for north/south streets; a I so recommends
reflectorized border and letters.
After discussion, Wingert moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that Council
authorize the purchase of reflectorized two-color street signs,
as described. Motion carried unanimously.
Standby Power for Lift Station #7
Johansen referred Counci I to his memo of 4/16/75 re the possibility
of acquiring standby power from Presbyterian Homes to operate #7
Lift Station during power outages.
In discussion, Counc! I noted that Presbyterian Homes in currently
proposing a 226 bed expansion program; capacity of pump should be
determined, as well as future needs of Presbyterian Homes; also
ultimate number of homes to be served by 1 i ft #7.
J oha!,!sen re porte d th at pump is p resen t I Y work I ng at about teapae i ty ;
no undue stress is'anticLpated, even if expansion plans of Presby-
terian Homes doubles its use.
Johansen noted that a service road to lift #7 was formerly proposed;
Presbyterian Homes may desire this road installation some time in
the future.
Flow Meters for Lift Stations #7 and #9
Johansen referred Counci I to his memo of 4/17/75 re proposed replace-
ment of 'flow meters on li7 and #9 Iiftstationsnuy ~letropolltan
Waste Water Control. Commission.
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Johansen reported that the flow meters have not been working properly,
and should probably be replaced.
After a brief discussion, Counci 1 concurred wi'th the flow meter, _/,J-
~~~::,e;,~y .Metropolitan~ste Water Control Commission;,~~
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Leaf Pi ckup Equi pment .
Johansen reported that th~ Public Works Committee discussed the leaf
pick up/compost pile pr:oposal and ~Ionerallyco~urs.that it is a good
idea.
Johansen ri;lported that Rosevi lie hes had a leaf pickup machine for
4 years (no street sweeping attachment) - Shoreview has ordered a
machine for leaf pickup and street sweeping (to be received next ,winter.
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Minutes c,f Spec! al Counci I I~eeting
Pa g8 th ree
Apri I 21, 1975
Tle?o Indicated all pendln~l items will be completed this week.
After discussion, Councl I action re completion date and payment was
deferred to Councl I Meeting of Apri I 28th.
REPORT OF VILLAGE PLANNER RICHARD FREDLUND
Case No. 75-14, A.D. Hartmark - Lot Split and Consolidation
Fredlund described the request for lot split and consolidation,
which provides applicant with frontage on a public street; formerly
only access to property was a driveway easement.
Fredlund reported that the Planning Commission recommends Councl'
approval of the lot split and consolidation as requested.
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Feyereisen moved, seconded by Wingert, that Councl I approve the lot
split and consolidation, as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Motion carried unanimously,
Case No. 75-9, Carroll Furn i ture - Vari ance
Fredlund reported that the Planning Commission and Board of Appeals
recommend Counci I approval of the four varIances requested for the
warehouse expansion of Carroll Furniture.
Fredlund
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noted the followinq:
The site is limitf,d in size, with no possibi lity to
acquire addlitiona; land.
Easement on east side of property provides only access
to the two industr-ies north of Carrol 1- Furniture.
Webe r Cab i net has agreed to a II ow Carro II Fu rn i tu re
patrons to use their parking lot at night, which Is at
the height of Carroll's business.
There Is no Increase of retail sales floor proposed;
therefore, no anticipated high demand for parking space.
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L. McGough, contractor, explained that variances re parking and
green area are actually reduced by the expansion; number of parking
spaces has been increased, without increasing sales area, and
percentage of green area has been increased over existing situation.
McGough explained that covered garage In rear of proposec ware-
house could be deleted, but ii' was considered by the Board of Appeals
to be aesthetically better to provide covered storage for the truck.
After discussion, Crichton moved that'Counci I approve the variances.
as requested, and recommended for approval by the Board of Appeals
and Planning Commission, as per plans dated 3/28/75, namely:
I. Land coverage variance of approximately 5.5%.
2. Hard cover (b,!i Iding and parking) variance of approximately
I I .3%.
3. Rear set-back vari ance of 2 feet.
4 . Par fd n g va r I an ce .' h i cll p ro v i de s tor 4 1st a I Is (89 req u i re d) .
Motioh was seconded by Feyereisen and carried (Crichton, Feyereisen,
Wingert, Crepeau voting in favor of the motion; Woodburn voting
I n op p os I t I on ) .
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Council was advised that -Application for Bui Iding Permit and
Construction Plans must be submitted to the Plannirrg Commission and
Council for approval, prior to issuance of a Building Permit by the
Bui Iding Inspector.
Case Ho~75~1, Liv-A-$naps - 8ui Idlnq Permit
Fredlund reported that the Planning Commission recommends Counci I
approval of issuance of the Building Permit for the 45' high IS' X 30'
structure at Liv-A-$naps, to enclose two metal storage tanks;
enclosure to be constructed of concrete block and painted to match
existing building. .
After review of the pians, Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that
Counci I approve Issuance of the Building Permit for the Liv-A-$nap
tank enclosure in accordance with plans received 3/27/75. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Art Hage, Contractor, noted that Mr. Jerry Neisen, General Manager
qf Liv-A-Snaps has agreed to fence the mechanical equipment on the roof of
existing bui Idlng, as requested by the Planning Commission.
Case No. 75-13, Bradford LemberR - Front Set-back Variance
Fredlund referred Counci I to the Planning Commiss-ion Minutes of
Apri I 15, 1975, and to the Board of Appeals report dated 4/15/75,
recommending Counci I approval of the 6t' front set~back variance.
After discussion Wingert moved, seconded by Woodburn, that on the
basis of energy conservation, aesthetic improvement and neighbors
approval of the variance, Council approve the 6t foot setback
variance, as requested, and recommen:Jeo for approval,by the Planning
Commission and Board of Appeals; inside door to be installed as
per plans submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
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Case No. 75-8, Gene Guthmueller - Lot Spilt
Fredlund referred Counci I to the Planning Commission Minutes of
Apri I I, 1975, reporting that' the Planning Commissl,on recommends
Counci I .approval of the Tot split, subject to 3 conditIons:
I. Submission of grading plans for lo~s A and B.
2. Culverts be ins,t-alled under driveVlays.
3. Building Inspector to be notified that Lot B foundation
must be taken down to suitable sol I.
After discussion, Wingert moved, seconded by Woodburn, that the
Councl I approve the lot split with contingencies recommended by
the Planning Commission, except that grading plan be required for
lot B only prior to issuance of BuildIng Permit. Motion carried
(Wingert, Crepeau, Crichton, Woodburn voting in favor of the motion;
Feyereisen abstaining).
(Guthmueller indicated he would agree verbal iy to pedestrian access
across the western edge of his lot to Flol-al Parld.
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Dumpster Screenl~
Fredlund said screening of ~umpsters is difficult In some situations,
but Is desirable for a.3sthe1ic and maintenence r'eaSons. He said
screening of dumpsters is a common requirement, not unique to
Arden Hi lis.
(Crichton agreed to look, int9 the dumpster screening problems re
letter received).
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Case No. J5-=-?...I. Amended Special Use Permit - Arden Manor
Fredlund explained tha~ the site plan presented with the application
for an Amended Special Use Permit (Case 75-6), based on the expir-
ation of the original Special Use Permit for Arden Manor ("ase no;
71-21), Is essentially the SOlme as the origlnal site plan. Fredlund
said that Or'cinance 147 (Mobile Home Ordinance) has been adopted
since the initial application, with which Arden Manor does not
comply (Ord. 147 was passed following application for the original
Special Use Permit, but prior to issuance of the Special Use PermitL
Provisions of Ordinance No. 147 must be considered re this Amended
Special Lse Permit. Fredlunj noted the fol lowing Planning Commission
con ce rns:
I. Streets and utlllti'3s are in place - lots are tied to the
network of the orglnal plan.
2. Najority of lots am 4,500 sq.' ft. (Ord. requires 9,000
sq. tT. Rli" Imum.
3. LOY w:,~-;-~::; ~re 45' ':Ord. rec;uires 75' wide lots).
4. <Installation of homos does hot comply with Grd. i47,
whle., requires II concrete slab 2' wider 'than mobile home,
or pi i lars (8 on a 51 de) to prevent warping.
(Frodlund advised that Adams has submitted standards of
the [qinnesota Mobile Home Association which he follows
to support homas intArd6n Manor.)
5. There is a public pBrk easement to be considered; not
part of the former plan.
6. Problems stemming from residents of Arden Manor:
a) no garbage disposal system
b) Incomplete landscaping
c) unsatisfactory snow removal
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d) Indication th~t metal-sided homes mav be oermitted
In Arden Manor park - were nroMI~.d that park woul~
be entirely wocd-slde homes.
e) Safety hazards (mob!le homes parked on streets,
inadequa1esnow removal, debris etc)
Fredlund referred Council to list of 12 recommendations in Planning
Commission Minutes of 4/1/75; response to these recommendations
by Adams (4/15/75) and response to this response by Planning
Commission (Planning Commission Minutes of A/15/751.
Crichton asked what would happen to the Arden Manor project If an
Ame'nde'dSpeci a I Use Permi.t I s not approved.
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Wingert said that the Vi Ilage holds bonds to finish the park, and
he would assume construction would be pushed towa~d completion.
Mr. Frank Vagi, substituting for N.W. VanPutten, attorney for Adams,
reviewed the resident complaint list and Adams' reply to each:
I. garbage piCk-up has now been provided.
2. landscaping will be completed as soon as weather permits
in accordance with recommendation of landscape architect.
(Feyereisen noted that not one lot Is completely land-
'scaped - sod which has been laid has been poorly done.)
3. 5 lot buffer zone proposed by Planning Commission, between
51 lot wood-side area and balance of park which would
permit metal and wood homes, is agreeable to Adams.
4. Adams agrees to place mobile homes on lots within 24 hrs.
after delivery and to hook them" to utilities within 72 hrs,
as recommended by the Planning Commission.
5. Adams agrees to provide adequate plowing next winter.
Feyereisen noted some additional safety factors which should be
cons i dered:
I. 6" or more of standing water and mud under some of the
mobile homes - a potential hazard to children and probably
an electrical hazard as well.
Impossible for residents to predict when they'll
poor water pressure or be out of water entirely.
re adequacy of water supply, beyond 1st 51 lots,
been made.
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Test
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Mr. Richard DeWitt, 4651 Highway 10, expressed concern over the
deep cut behind houses on Highway 10, stating that water is standing
in this trench and a snow fence has been lying on the ground -
potential danger area for chi Idren. DeWitt also said the steep
cut has drained his lot, and neighbors lots, of water - used to
have fl"ult trees and a beaui'i ful lawn, but trees have died, and
grass is brown since cut was made.
Scott Hutton, resident of Arden Manor, expressed concern re adequacy
of the proposed Community Building for storm shelter for 200 mob; Ie
h orne un I ts .
Adams stated that Civi I Defense approves this bui Iding plan as
adequate storm shelter for 272 mobile home lots.
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Feyere i sen noted that Arden Hi lis! Ci vi I Defense Oi rector has rai sed
some questi ons concern I ng the constructi on of the Commun i ty Sui I di ng
in his report of 4/15/75.
In review of the community oui Iding proposed construction, Mr. Adams
said the building is of block construction, with one wall of the
lower level exposed (walk-out), providing 3,300 sq. fe,et (gross area)
on I owe r Ie ve 1 0 f b u i I din g .
Adams said if shelter area.i II not be approved with the one exposed
wall, or if the'living quarters area i.s a problem, he'll go back
to the original plans submitted.
Council requested that net figures be provided to Counci I so
actual available standing room can be determined.
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April 21,1975
In discussion of landscape requirements, it was notedthctt Ord. 147
,-equires 2 '~rees of 2" diar,leter. Vogl said that Adams has agreed
to comply with the landscap~ architects' recommendations (Wehrman-
Chapman office) to incorpo,-ate 30 trees of 2i" diameter as designated
on his original landscape plan. (Fre'dlund explained that the reason
for the 30 - 2t" tree recommendation was to provide shade trees
throughout the park and sti II stay within the budget, as per
Planning Commission's recommendation. Counci I did not feel budget
should be a consideration. In review of original Illndsca~e pllln,
449 trees - 2 Inches In diameter are required.
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Counci I noted that the present system was tested and approved
for first 51 lots only - test has not been made re aiequacy
of system to serve additional units - original Special Use
Permi t requi red <l new well and pump.
Section 4.4 (a)
In discussion re recreational area. Voal doscribed recreational
park al"80 to be approxllllllttily 31 acres - additional acreage
i~ nOt' avai lable (6 acres ,..qui I-ed) - Adams agrees ;'0 in:i'i'",ii
park equl pment etc. as recommended by i'he Parks Commi ttee
(Minutes of Jan. 21, 1975) - Vi II age to maintain recr'eatlonal
park. Councl I noted that the equipment and installation is
to be In accordance with specifications proposed by Buckley.
Ii' was also noted that an amended lease 1'11'1 be necessary -
present lease does not al low use of recrea~ion area by the
pub I I c.
Sect! on 4.7
lan.dscape requirement of 50' minimum depth and 5' high fence and
2t plantlngs are required around perimeter of the park -
original plan was approved .lith 20' landscClped depth and no
fence. Yogi said developer cannot comply with fence requirement
because of prohibitive costs, and lots and uti litles prohibit a
landscaping depth of 50' around the park perimeter.
Counci I noted that original plan did not indicate a fence, but
was nevertheless required by the Special Use PermIt and Ord.
147. Council I,ndicated the need for fsncirg, at least along
Highway 96, for protection of young chi IdrE,n.
Seci'ion 4.8
Counci I indicated
way wi dths.
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Section 4.9
Public-access to park was discussed and parking adequacy during
ti mes r'scl-eati ona I park i So used for games etc.
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Ad.ms stated that no parking is permitted on streets In the
park by res I dents - guest parking is penillt1'ed; parki ng area
around community building provIdes parldng for 6-8 cars;
suggested parking on one side of street, enforced by Pol Ice
Department, in area of the recr'aationa! park (public access).
Section 4.11
No Councl I co,:ce,n1' expressed re sidewalk width.
Section 4.12
COllnci I requested net figures, re shelt0r area.
Section 4.13
Counci~fei{ one fire extinguisher
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pe,- unit" sl\sufficlent.
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Secti~4.14 )~k
There'~""~e"tfeed for corner irons; lots not platted.
Se CT i on 4. I 8
Adams requests 2 signs (one at each entrance to the park)
asking variance of 10' from front setback of 25' (15' from
property line) because to locate signs 25' back would place
them in a mobile home lot.
Counci I reserved comment on th I s request for vari ance until
plan is submitted indicating location of signs and description
of signs proposed.
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Section 5.1
Mobile home lot requirement variances requested are as follows:
a) l.ot area/dwelling unit - 4,500 sq. ft. (9,000 sq.
ft. - 0 rd. 147)
b) Lot width of 45 ft. (Ord. 147 - 75 ft.)
cl Front yard setback of 20 feet lOrd. 147 - 3C feet)
d) Rear yard setback of 0 (Ord. 147 -,25 ft.>
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CounCil agreed that changes In lot area and width .-v be
practical, sin~e uti I ittes and street.s are~l:.'1I!t~.JL,,-9!J.q...~;q.o~.,......
lots were prevl_~l!~j1- approved. Council als~....IiIIrKZU".-.-r-
front setback ~ .-?.tff<<'" '
Request for 0' rear setback WciS denied by the Counct I - State
Code requires a minimuM of 20' between homes (according to
~1rs. Adams); explaining that some trallors are 80' long - with
lot depth of 100', home would extend to rear lot line, but stze
of home on lot abuttin~l this 1'01' coui'd be limited to 40' in
length - allowing for 20' between the 2 units.
In discussion, Counci I noted that the 25' reM.~tt1-"ck was
requi'red in the original Special Use Permit;'iiiiIiiiiiiM permit a
10' rear setback requirement, but not 0' as suggested.
Section 5.3
Lot coverage requirement Is 25% (Ord. 147>. Vogl explained
that I fawn i ng and/or car ports are -I nsta 111~d th i s 25% lot
coverage minimum Is no~ feasible; therefore a variance is
requested to exclude these items from the lot coverage requirement.
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After _dj_~,",~s ion, Councl I concurred tha" maxf mum lot coverage
of 30'h,,;"'T57"Permltted, Including car ports, awnings etc:.
Section 5.4
Vogl described offstre~t parking for 2 cars (tandem) 400 sq.
ft. in size. Ord. 147 requires 2 stalls/lot (600 sq. ft.),
therefore a varl ance is requested. Counci I expressed no concern
as long as cars do not extend into sidewalk area.
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Section 5.5
Di scussed earl ier, but not yet resol ved. Vari ance is requested.
<Landscaping)
Section 5.6
Variance is requested. Adams said that concrete slabs or piers
are not standard In mobile heme parks, and described how homes
arG Installed on concr~te blocks and shimmed to level - could
not provide concPete slabs at this point - they are only needed
for movilla models. Ii' ::ecessary, he will not admit any more
movl II a homas.
Crichton stated that the intent of Drd. 147 Is to prevent
homes from leaning, shi fting and settling, due to frost action,
inadequate drainage, vibrations etc.
Adams said State Code accepts the blocking method he uses - he
Installs homes according to directions accompanying each home
when delivered.
Council noted that original Special Use Permit was for movllla
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units and this Ordinance requirement of Ord. 147 was applicable.
After discussion re present method of installation, with
residents of Arden Maner present at the meeting, hook-up and
Installation is apparently not a problem for the residents.
Council directed Building Inspector Squires to review Mobile
Home Association pier standards.
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Sections 5.7 and 5.8
Adams advised he can require tie-downs by lease, but does not
want to be req~ired to make the tie-downs himself because of
the Ii abi II ty, because of variety in sl ze and shape of homes,
and because of cost to tie-down. (Tie-downs are not requl red,
by the State, according to Adams.)
Adams said he can provide "tie-down" packages for home owners
at about $40.00, plus straps at about $4.25 each - they do the
work themse I ves.
Section 6.7
No variance is needed, intent of Ordinance is to not include
occasional situations, but to not al low permanent parking of
campers and trai lers for occupancy.
Vogl reviewed the 12 conditions recommended by the Planning Commission
(Minutes of 4/1/75) and presented Counci I with amended lot completion
schedule.
Con d i t i on III
Adams stated that lot completion means sodded, landscaped, all utilities
and streets installed.
Vogl indicated that Adams takes exception to the $IOO/day penalty
for non-completion - damages should be commensurate to damages
sustained; suggested that Adams be given another chance to complete
on schedule - penalty 'adds little incentive.
Mrs. Adams said that weather and strikes could prevent completion .as
scheduled, Wingert noted that the project should not be as weather
sensitive as it was during early development since the majority of
utility and street work has been completed; therefore strikes and
"acts of God" should be the only reasons to be considered for not
completing lots on schedule. . '~~
After' review of i-he comp leti on schedu Ie presented, counci'I::U~~~, "
the schedule by 3 weeks (15 working days) for each phase, and ~~
completion of the Bui Iding after completion of the 1st 65 lots. .
Schedule was also corrected to add lots 172-190 (10 lots were omitted
from schedule). It was noted that the recreational park Is not
included on the schedule. Adams said he does not have the speci-
fications from Buckley.
It was noted that Water Syst~m completion date is also omitted from
schedule - Counci I reminded Adams that existing system Is approved
for only the 1st 51 lots.
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According to schedule presented, dri I ling for wel I for remainder of
lots should be started in May If 51 lots are scheduled for completion
by June 30th.
Adams said he will contact Banister Engineering immediately re cost
of test on existing system; wi I I put in new well now if test is to
'be cost Iy.
Condi ti on No.2
Delete second sent~nce from Adams' reply. Adams agrees to furnish
and install park equipment as per specifications submitted by Buckley.
Condi ti on No.3
Council has not determined that metal-sided homes should be Included
in Arden Manor park; not ori:~inal intent and restriction to tlood-
side homes is reason many residents moved into Arden Manor.
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Sales Manager presented proposal to locate a double-wide home in
open area of old portion of Arden Manor (north of Prior Avenue
entrance) to be used as an office; models to be located In portion
of storage area.
These matters were not resolved.
Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Counci I permit Adams to
proceed with construction of roads, at his own risk. Motion carried
(Crichton, Wingert, Crepeau, Woodburn voting in favor of the motion;
Feyerelsen voting in opposition.)
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Fred I und was requested by Counci I to report on market survey of
wood-sided mobile homes at Counci I meeting on Apri 1 28th.
Condi tion No.4. , i2J4d '
Bond status is unChange~;z::;l.e~~tI{,,~.au. ...-:.-~
Condition No.5
Landscaping was discussed, but unresolved.
Condition No.6
Complaints of residents have been answere~~~'
Con d I t Ion No.7
Community Sui lding was discussed - Adams to submit "net" figures.
Condition No.8
Complaints in Petition have been answered.
Condition No.9
Placement otmobile homes on lots within 24 hours and connection to
utilities within 72 hours, lIfter delivery to park, is agreeable to
Adams. (Storage of mobile ~omes in storage area of park has not been
resolved. Ord. 99 does not allow open sales lots.)
Condition No. 10
Adams will provide and install park equipment; Vi lIage Is to maintain
park.
Condl tion No. II
Coune! I agreed that developer should be required to maintain unsold
lots In the park in the same manner as residents are required to
maintain individual lots (lease agreement).
Condition No. J2
Copy of lease agreement has been submitted to the Vi Ilage.
Adjournment
Crichton moved, seconded by Feyereisen, ~hat the meeting adjourn at 2:40
a.m.. Motion carried unanimously.
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. Charlotte 1'1cNiesh Jr.
Clerk Administrator
Notice of Meeting:
The next Regular Counci I Meeting wi II be held on Iltonday, Apri 1 28, 1975,
at 7:30 p.m. at the Vi Ilage Hall.
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