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MONDAY; Qd'OBER,15, 2001, 4:45 P.M.
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Canto OI'der
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Quarterly Written DepartJneDtReporls
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DiseussioDltems
a. PlaDuiagIZoBiDg_COdeEuforcemeDt
. Case#Ol-23,SignOrdiDl\D('!'~ Citybf Arden Hills
· Case #01-25, Guidant Corporation, Si!JtlOidfuance Vllriance
(Water Tower Signage)
b. hbUe:Works Department
· Pavement JS(llI1IlgeIllent Plan
eo AdmiDi&tratioD Department
· Codification Process/Schedule .
· City Hall Use Policy
. Operations and Maintenance Superintendent Position
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. National League ofCities(NLC) Membership Renewal
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Staff/COUDCU Comments
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The abQve times may wrydepelldiDgupOnleD@tbofissuediscussion.
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
October 5, 2001
TO:
Joe Lynch, City Administrator
Aaron Parrish, City Planner fir
FROM:
SUBJECT:
2001 Third Quarter Report
Planninl! Cases
In Third Quarter 2001, official Council action was taken on three Planning Cases. This is
a decrease over the same time period in 2000 when eight Planning Cases were acted
upon. However, the Planner position was in a period of transition during the Third
Quarter. In addition, the Planning Commission did not meet in August. A summary of
Planning Cases for this quarter, comparing 2001 to 2000, is as follows:
2001
Request , ,. . .. # Approvo$~ .'t#Withdi:aWn /#:!"J!!iii!li!l
PUD (including Amendments) 0 0 0
Ordinance Amendments 2 0 0
Site Plan Review! Plat 1 0 0
Special Use Permit (including Amendments) 0 0 0
Variance 0 0 0
2000
R!}qli\~t . # Approve(i #Wit!iilr~~.ll # Denied
PUD (including Amendments) 1 0 0
Ordinance Amendments 0 0 0
Site Plan Review ! Plat 1 0 0
Special Use Permit (including Amendments) 0 0 2
Variance 1 3 0
In an ongoing effort, the Planning Commission is also in the process of considering
several ordinance amendments including substantive revisions to the sign ordinance and
the shoreland ordinance.
Third Quarter 2001 Report
October 5, 2001
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Sil!n Permits
Three temporary sign permits and four permanent sign permits were processed during
Third Quarter 2001. This is compared to five temporary sign permits and four permanent
sign permits that were processed during Third Quarter 2000.
Other Activities
Aside from the processing of Planning Cases, Sign Permits, and responding to resident
questions, staff has participated in several other activities including:
. I-35W Corridor Coalition activities including Community Development Directors
Committee, GIS Taskforce, and the Subregional Growth Study Working Group.
. Collaboration with the Housing Resource Center to make programs and services
available to Arden Hills' residents.
. Participation in the 1-694 Aesthetic Design Committee. This committee was
assembled by MNlJOT to provide recommendations for a coherent design theme
throughout the 1-694 Corridor from Fridley to Oakdale.
. Ongoing review and evaluation of the Arden Tower Special Use Permit
. I-35W Corridor Coalition GIS Intern established an address database for multiple
tenant properties.
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
October 12, 2001
TO:
Joe Lynch, City Administrator ~PJ
Terrance Post, City Accountan~
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Fiuance Department Third Quarter Report
Finance Department (myself and Senior Accounting Clerk Sandy Berres) activities for the last
quarter can be summarized by two key points - (1) My medical leave due to health problems, and
(2) Supporting normal business transactions (i.e., payroll, payables, utility billing and utility
account maintenance).
Departmental staffing remains. 5 FTE low because of the unfilled Customer Service
Representative (CSR) IIlIntermediate Accounting Clerk position. This vacancy is causing me to
spend more time on transactions and maintenance (e.g. final utility bills) and less time on budget
and financial reporting matters.
Out of the ordinary items during the last quarter included attendance at the annual Minnesota
Government Finance Officers Association (MGFOA) conference; receipt and first use of the
Badger Mini-Mobile water meter reading collector; time spent supporting the new City Hall
construction project; the Presbyterian Homes development proposal and information meeting;
attending Labor Management Committee meetings; and providing mentoring support for the new
City Planner.
On a professional development note, I have been elected to the Executive Board of the
Minnesota Government Finance Officers Association.
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
October 9, 2001
TO:
Joe Lynch, City Administrator
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Thomas J. Moore; Parks and Recreation Director, Acting Public \. -J.. \'I'\.,
Works Director
SUBJECT: 2001 Third Quarter Report - Public Works
. Staff responded to 28 after hours "Call Outs"
. Staff, Parks and Public Works, attended a defensive Driving Class
. Staff attended the Minnesota Fall Maintenance Expo in St. Cloud
. South Water Tower was repainted with a new City Logo. Staffreconfigured the water
system, so that water pressure was maintained to the residents.
. All City fire hydrants have been flushed.
. Planning for 2002 sewer line televising and line repair has taken place with assistance
from BRW/URS.
. 2002 Storm Water maintenance projects have been identified with assistance from
BRW/URS. .
. Street/storm water catch basin repaired at 1620 Oak Avenue.
. Sod work completed at the water main break at 1280 & 1281 Karth Lake Circle.
. Sod work and fence work at 204 Stowe Avenue.
. Water line laid in to Mounds View High School off of Gramsie Road. All restoration
work completed.
. Staff trained on a new computer system to read water meters.
. Staffis training the Parks employees on operation of the City's 14 Lift Stations.
. Staff is assisting with the new City Hall project; moving dirt! rocks, storm water
grates and pipe work.
. Completed street! pot hole repairs
. Completed a second street sweeping of the three neighborhoods that were sealcoated.
. Repaired 12 manhole covers on City streets.
. Six new storm water catch basins have been installed throughout the City.
. Completed the installation of new RTs for water meter service readings in the
remainder of households in the City.
. Curb repair at 26 different locations. Damage from winter snow plowing.
. Ordered street address signs for all 14 Lift Stations & the Booster Station.
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
October 9, 2001
TO:
Joe Lynch, City Administrator
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Thomas J. Moore; Parks and Recreation Director, Acting Public I. ~. 'l'v'\
Works Director '
SUBJECT:
2001 Third Quarter Report - Parks and Recreation
Parks
Fall Turf Management program completed at all City Parks. This includes aeration,
fertilizer and seeding.
All Park picnic shelters have been rust proofed and re-painted.
The two tennis courts and the basketball court area at Cummings Park have been
resurfaced.
All Park entrance gates and basketball poles have been painted.
All picnic tables and trashcans have been repainted.
Staff planted 135 Daylilies and Hostas at Floral Park.
Eagle Scout project was completed at Floral Park in which 350 perennials were
planted in three newly constructed raised flowerbeds.
Eagle Scout project was completed in which 13 new park benches were built and
installed at five different City Parks and along City Trails.
Eagle Scout project was completed at Crepeau Park. The project involved Buckthorn
removal and the placing of wood chips on new trail sections.
New directional street signage was installed for Crepeau Park.
Playground street sign age was installed for Freeway Park, Valentine Park and
Ingerson Park. Every City Park now has playground street signage.
All Park trees have been trimmed and received a layer of wood chip mulch.
All swing set safety boxes have received a new layer of safety wood fiber.
All playground equipment received a safety inspection. Three swing seats were
deemed not safe and were replaced.
New youth soccer field was established at Valentine Park.
Members of the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee (PTRC) have surveyed all
City Trails. Within a two-year period, every City Park and Trail has been surveyed by
the PTRC.
Recreation
. 82 programs were offered. 94 were offered in 2000.
. 2,056 have participated in those 82 programs. 2,032 participated in the 94 programs
offered in 2000.
Memorandum, 2001 Third Quarter Report- Parks and Recreation
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October 9, 2001
. 57 Adult Softball teams, with 912 participants. There were 54 teams with 882
participants in 2000.
. Summer Playgrounds were up 52 participants from 2000.
. 316 participants in Youth Soccer, up 28 participants from 2000.
. 145 participants in Summer T-Ball!Softball, down 23 participants from 2000.
. 39 participants in Adult & Youth Tennis, down 6 participants from 2000.
. 200 participants in the Penny Carnival, same number of participants as in 2000.
. 20 participated in Safety Camp, same number of participants as in 2000.
Staff would like to note that the tragic events of September 11,2001 have also had a
negative impact on the programs offered by the Recreation Department. We have used
the U.S. Army Reserve Center to hold many of our lager classes. Because that facility
has been shut down and is offlimits to the public, staff has had to scramble to find
alternative locations. Enrollment has suffered because of this. We are experiencing a 29%
cancellation rate for fall programs. Last year at this time it was a 15 % cancellation rate.
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Construction Permits Quarterly Report
. 3rd Quarter 2001
Permit Type # Issued Fee State Surcharge Sac Charge Valuation
Buildin
Commercial New 0 0 0 0 0
Commercial Remodel 14 $14,569.22 $669.39 0 $1,337,759.00
Residential New 2 $6,226.94 $259.37
Residential Remodel 76 $15,673.14 4374.89
Other 2 $163.25 $1.60
Total 94 $36,632.55 $1,305.25
Mechanical
Commercial $236.25 $7.45
Residential 37 $2,318.35 $22.25
Total 38 $2,554.60 $29.70
. Plumbin
Commercial 4 $472.50 $2.00
Residential 11 $422.50 $5.50
Total 15 $895.00 $7.50
Electrical
Commercial 22 $1,261.00 $11.00
Residential 82 $2,973.50 $41.00
Total 104 $4,234.50 $52.00
Si ns Total 7 $350.00 $3.50
Fire Supp. Total 6 $1,456.54 $3.00
Grand Total of All 264 $46,123.19 $1,800.95
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 8, 2001
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Joe Lynch, City Administrator
FROM: Aaron Parrish, City Planner
SUBJECT: Case #01-23, Sign Ordinance
City of Arden Hills
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Overview
Attached is the Planning Commission's recommendation for a new sign code for your review. The
proposed ordinance reflects an effort to simplify the sign code for residents, business owners, the
Planning Commission, the City Council, and staff.
As Council is aware, a significant amount of time and effort was put into drafting the new ordinance.
This included several meetings with the "Sign Working Group," and three meetings of the Planning
Commission. Additionally, interested business owners/members of the community were provided
several opportunities to provide input. A Public Hearing was also conducted at the October Planning
Commission meeting. No comments were received at that time.
Generally, the proposed sign ordinance divides the City into nine overlay districts for signage
regulation. These districts include:
All residential properties zoned R-l or R-2.
All non-residential uses in any residential R-1 through R-4 zoning district.
All residential properties zoned R-3 and R-4.
All properties fronting on Lexington Avenue South ofI-694.
All properties fronting on County Road E east of Highway 51.
All properties zoned for commercial or industrial use fronting on Lexington A venue north
ofl-694, Highway 96, or located in a B-1 zoning district.
All properties in the I Flex, Gateway Business, or other commercial or industrial district
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without frontage on an roadway designated above.
8. All properties zoned Neighborhood Business.
9. The parts of the TCAAP area not fronting on Highway 96.
The meeting minutes from the September Planning Commission meeting have been attached for
your review. October meeting minutes were not available for this report. These minutes will be
provided prior to the October 29,2001 meeting of the City CounciL An inventory of current signs
in Arden Hills has also been included for your review. Please feel free to contact me if you would
like a copy of the current sign ordinance for comparative purposes.
Finally, it is anticipated that this ordinance will be incorporated as an appendix in the upcoming
codification. If the Council is comfortable with what has been proposed, a first reading of the
ordinance could be scheduled for the October 29, 2001 Council Meeting. Mike Cronin will be
available to address any specific questions you might have at the meeting.
Requested Action
Discuss proposed sign ordinance
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ORDINANCE
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SIGNS
SECTION I. TITLE
This Ordinance shall be known, cited and referred to as the Arden Hills Sign Ordinance, except as
refelTed to herein, where it shal1 be known as "this Ordinance"
SECTION II. PURPOSE AND INTENT
Regulations governing signs arc established to allow effective signage appropriate to the planned
character of each district, to promote an attractive environment, to minimize adverse effects on
nearby propelty, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
SECTION III. SCOPE OF REGULATIONS
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Scope of Rel!ulations. The sign regulations set fOlth in this Ordinance shall apply to all
stJuctures and al1land uses. This Ordinance describes the signage standards for pelmitted and
conditional uses in the nine special sign distJ-icts that overlay the zoning distJ-icts of the City.
Specific additional regulations are established for signs which are unique in purpose and not easily
addressed by disu'ict regulations. No person shall place, erect or maintain a sign, nor shall a lessee
or owner permit property under their control to be used for such sign, which does not conform tc
the requirements of this Ordinance, and all other applicable regulations.
SECTION IV. EXEMPT SIGNS
Exempt Sitms. The following signs shall be exempt from the regulations of this Ordinance.
A. Official public notices or warning signs required by local, state or federal law, including
but not limited tc tJ'alTic control and other regulatcry purpose signs.
B. Any sign located inside a building that is not legible from more than 3 feet beyond the
property line of the parcel or lot the sign is located on.
e. Religious symbols or works of art that do not contain a commercial message.
D. Any temporary for sale or for rent sign that advertises the sale or rental of residential
premises upon which the sign is located as long as the sign is not illuminated and does not
exceed 24 sq. f1. in area or 4 ft. in height, or the height pelmitted for an auxiliary sign in that
sign district, if greater. "For Sale" or "For Rent" signs on non residential properties shall
be regulated as provided in the section "Special Sign Types"
E. Any sign display or device al10wed under this section may contain, in lieu of other copy,
. any otherwise lawful noncommercial message that does not direct attention to a business
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operated for profit, or to a commodi ty or service for sale, and that complies with the size,
height and lighting requirements of this section.
F. Any political campaign sign in compliance with Minncsola Statute 2118.045.
G. Any sign placed within the right of way of a roadway with the pern1ission and approval .
of the roadway authority
SECTION V. PROHIBITED SIGNS
Prohibited Sil!ns. The following signs shall be prohibited in all zoning districts.
A. Signs with moving or swinging parts.
8. Flashing signs, except when used to provide primmily time and temperature or other
public service information and not to exceed 25% of the area of the sign face.
C. Roof signs, a sign mounted on the roof of a building or on a parapet wall
D. Projecting signs, a sign, other than a wall sign, that is attached to and projects from the
building facade
E. Off premise, billboard or advertising signs, or any sign that directs attention to a
business, service, product or event not related to or on the premises where the sign is
located.
F. Product signs
G. Any sign not constructed, wired, assembled, attached or supported in confOlmance with
applicable building or other codes and regulations.
H. Any sign not specifically permitted in this section.
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SECTION VI. REGULATION BY SIGN DISTRICT
Rel!ulation bv Sil!n District. For the purpose of regulation of signs, the following nine sign
districts are adopted.
1. All residential properties zoned R-l or R-2
2. All non residential uses in any residential, R-1 through R-4, zoning district
3. All residential properties zoned R-3 and R-4
4 All propel1ies fronting on Cty Rd E east of Hwy 51
5. All propelties fronting on Lexington A venue South of I 694
6. All properties zoned for commercia] or industrial use fronting on Lexington A venue
north of I 694, Hwy 96, or located in a B-1 zoning district.
7. All propelties in the I Rex, Gateway Business, or other commercial or industrial distJ1ct
without frontage on an roadway designated above
8. All properties zoned Neighborhood Business
9. The parts of the TCAPP area not fronting on Hwy 96
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SECTION VII. PERMITTED SIGN TYPE, AREA, HEIGHT AND
ILLUMINATION BY SIGN DISTRICT
Permitted Sil!n Type. Area. Heil!ht and Illumination by Silw District. All signs, unless
specifically regulated in Section XI, Special Sign Types, shall conforn1 to the applicable standards
in the following Table One: Sign Standards by Sign District.
Definition of Permitted Silw Types and LiI!htinl!
A. Sign types
1. Wall sign: A sign mounted parallel to the building facade. Wall signs may not
extend more than 18" from the wall they are attached to.
2. Freestanding sign: A self supporting sign on poles, standards or any other base
anchored to the ground. No more than one freestanding sign is permitted on any
si te. See the special design requirements for freestanding signs in the Lexington
A venue Commercial Sign Overlay Distlict in Section XI. C
Freestanding signs must be must located to provide at least a I ft. setback from any
property line. If the bottom edge of the sign copy is not located more than 10 ft
above the ground with supports that do not encroach on the clear vision of
approaching traffic from any exit from the site, the sign must be located to preserve
the following clear vision area.
The clear vision area shall be an area within a triangle created beginning at the
intersection of the mid point of the dliveway and the curb or edge of pavement line
of the street, and extending 35 ft. in the direction of approaching traffic and 25 ft
toward the interior of the property, and then a line connecting these two points.
3. Projecting sign: A sign, other than a wall sign, that is attached to and projects
from the building facade. Projecting signs are not permitted
4. Roof sign: A sign mounted on the roof of a building or on a parapet wall. Roof
signs are not pern1itled.
5. Auxiliary sign: A sign solely providing direction for internal circulation, parking
or entry, restrictions on parking, or security wamings. Only non illuminated
auxiliary signs are permitted, and no part of the sign may display a product or logo
message.
6. Graphic Sign: A sculpture attached or sign painted directly to a wall that is
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6. Graphic Sign: A sculpture attached or sign painted directly to a wall that is
primarily symbolic or representational in naturc.
B. Sign Lighting
I. Not Permitted: The sign is neither lighted intemally nor has a specific source of
light directed at it. It depends on the general illumination in the area for its lighting.
2. External: The sign is illuminated by means of extemal light fixtures directed at
the sign.
3. Internal: The sign is illuminated by a light source located inside of the sign.
Only the letters or other symbols are illuminated within an opaque background.
This includes neon and or channel letter signs.
4. Backlit: The message is applied to a translucent panel, through which light is
directed from a source behind the sign face, illuminating the copy and background
of the sign.
SECTION VIII. ALLOCATION OF PERMITTED SIGN TYPE AND AREA
AND PROVISIONS FOR MULTI TENANT DEVELOPMENT S AND SITES
Allocation of Permitted Sil!n Tvpe and Shm Area and provisions for in Multi Tenant
Developments and Sites.
In multi tenant buildings or sites the permitted sign area and sign types, except for petmitted
freestanding signs, may be installed by each individual business establishment that has exclusive
use of some pOltion of the street or otherwise primary level of the building and direct access to the
outside. Tenant~ located on the street or other wise plimary level in a ccnter with a common mall or
atrium shall be considered to have direct access to the outside for the purpose of this section.
The management and ownership of any business establishment proposing to install signage must
be separate and distinct from the management and ownership of any other establishment in the
same building or on the same building lot. Each establishment must be separated from all other
establishments by party walls having no openings or passages.
Signage for establishments occupying a multi tenant building or site, but not located on the street or
primary level of the building must be provided from the allocation of sign area and type to the
occupants of the street or primary level of the building.
Only one freestanding sign is permitted for each development or parcel whether occupied by a
single or by multiple tenants. In the case of multiple tenant sites, the permitted freestanding sign
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area in Section VI. "Table One Standards by Sign District" for the single permitted freestanding
sign must be allocated by the owner of the si te among its tenants.
SECTION IX. TEMPORARY SIGNS
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Temporarv Signs. Temporary signs, including streamers and pennant~, are permitted for a total
of 30 days per calendar year. Freestanding Temporary Signs are permitted only in districts (on the
matrix) where freestanding signs are pennitted and freestanding temporary signs are not pennitted
when a permanent freestanding sign is located on the same lot. The area of any temporary sign
shall be one half that allowed in Section for a permanent sign of that type in that district.
SECTION X. SIGN STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS
Sign Standard Ad iustments. Adjustments to the requirements and standards for the height,
number, type, lighting, area or location of a sign or signs established by this ordinance may be
approved through the Site Plan Review process if the following criteria are met:
(a) There are site conditions which require a sign adjustment to allow the sign
to be reasonably visible from a street immediately adjacent to the site; Or,
(b) The sign adjustment will allow a sign of exceptional design or a style that will enhance
the area or that is more consistent with the archi tecture and design of the site; And,
(c) The sign adjustment will not result in a sign that is inconsistent with the purpose of the
zoning district in which the property is located.
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SECTION XI. SPECIAL SIGN TYPES
Special Sign Tvpes.
A. Service area canopy signs. Each edge of a service area canopy facing a street is
permitted 25 sf of sign area in addition to all other sign area permitted on the site. Such
signage may be illuminated externally, internally, or backlit, but no other part of the face of
the canopy shall be illuminated.
B. Awning or sun canopy: No part may be less than 8 ft. or greater than 12 ft above grade.
Any sign area on the awning, if illuminated, will be deducted from the permitted wall sign
area. The fabric or material used for the awning or canopy must be opaque and no internal
illumination is pennitted.
C. Design of Freestanding Signs Freestanding signs in the Lexington A venue South of
694 Sign District. Freestanding signs in this Sign District may not be supported by poles
or columns. They must be monument type ground signs with with the copy resting on and
supported by a solid base of brick or rock faced block in a color similar to or .
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complementary to the main structure on the site. The material of the base must extend at
least one half way up thc sides of the sign face.
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D. Commcrcial Real Estate Signs. For Sale or For Rent signs on commercial or industrial
prope11ies, whether attached to the wall or freestanding are pcrmitted as pm1 of the unused
sign area allocated to the site. No freestanding for sale or for rent signage is permitted
except as part of or attached to the permitted freestanding sign or signs on the site. If
adequate unallocated sign area is not available, temporary signage may be attached to the
wall or an existing freestanding sign as regulated in Section 5 Temporary Signs.
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MINUTES
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2001
7:30 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Baker called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present were Chair Steve Baker, Commissioners, Therese Galatowitsch, Stephen
Erickson, David Sand, and Clayton Zimmerman.
Absent: Terri Duschene and Warren Pakulski.
Also present were Councilmember Beverly Aplikowski, Acting Planner Michael Cronin,
City Planner Aaron Parrish, and Recording Secretary Kathleen Altman.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSESSION AND
MEETING HELD ON JULY 18. 2001
Commissioner Zimmerman requested the following revisions/corrections:
On Page 2, paragraph numbered 1, to read: "and the impracticality of expanding..."
Commissioner Sand moved, seconded by Commissioner Galatowitsch, to approve the
July 18, 2001 Meeting and Worksession Minutes as amended. The motion carried
unanimously (5-0).
CASE #01-25 - GUIDANT CORPORATION. 4201 - 4233 N. Lexinl!ton Avenue -
Variance (sb,:n) - Public Hearinl!
Chair Baker opened the public hearing at 7:37 p.m.
Staffreviewed their report dated August 28, 2001 and recommended approval for the
reasons contained therein, noting applicants were required to preserve a clear vision
within the triangle be maintained at the Lexington Avenue locations, and the quality of
the landscape be similar to the landscaping on the other sites. Staff indicated there was
one letter received in opposition to the signage on the water tower.
Commissioner Sand asked if City staff had spoken with Philip and Jean Savoie regarding
their letter. Mr. Parrish stated he had spoken with Philip and Jean Savoie and they had
nothing to say other than what was in their letter.
Commissioner Sand asked why there were two different sized signs. Daniel Riehle,
Manager Facilities Operations for Guidant, replied the north end of the campus was a
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secondary entrance to the traffic and did not need to be as large as the south side sign,
which was facing Interstate 694. .
Chair Baker asked if the Syntegra sign would be taken down. Mr. Riehle replied the sign
would remain up until Syntegra's lease expired.
Commissioner Sand asked who Syntegra was. Mr. Riehle replied it was the new name
for Control Data and they needed the sign for their business entrance.
Commissioner Galatowitsch asked if the Syntegra sign was taken down, would Guidant
want another Guidant sign put up in its place. Mr. Riehle replied at this time they did not
anticipate they would need another sign. They anticipated the main entrance would be
off of Lexington Avenue, while the Hamline Avenue entrance would be an employee
entrance.
Commissioner Sand asked ifthey were agreeable to the two conditions staff was
recommending. Mr. Riehle replied they were.
Chair Baker stated he was concerned there were going to be two signs on the same street.
He also expressed concern regarding the water tower and asked ifthe water tower was in
operation. Mr. Riehle stated they were currently discussing this. There was no planning
to put the water tower back into use at this time, but as the facility expanded, it may be
reactivated.
Chair Baker closed the public hearing at 7:52 p.m.
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Commissioner Erickson asked what the variances were that were being requested. Mr.
Cronin replied the variance request was to allow additional free-standing signs. They
were not asking for additional footage for the signs.
Commissioner Erickson asked ifthere was any reason, why the Syntegra and Guidant
signs could not be combined into one sign. Mr. Cronin stated Guidant had a certain
forum for their signs that were very pleasing while Syntegra had a different forum. He
stated staff did not see any downside to having two signs in this location.
Chair Baker asked why wasn't the sign brought with a PUD request. Mr. Cronin replied
Guidant wanted to guide people in off of Lexington Avenue with the signs and they did
not have a full plan yet for the entire campus.
Chair Baker asked if this would be setting a precedent. Mr. Cronin replied Guidant had
sufficient frontage as well as this being a campus setting, he did not believe this would be
setting a precedence.
Chair Baker stated that by exploiting the water tower this might be considered an
economic benefit and not a hardship. Mr. Cronin replied the water tower could not be
seen from any road and only the people on the site would see it. There was no .
advertising value to be gained from this.
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Chair Baker asked how far could the lettering on the water tower be seen. Mr. Cronin
stated he did not believe it could be seen for more than 600 feet. The lettering would
only be two feet high.
Commissioner Erickson asked if they were limiting what could be put on the tower as far
as coloring. Mr. Cronin replied the lettering would be black and this would be a part of
the variance.
Commissioner Galatowitsch asked if antennas could be added to the water tower. Mr.
Cronin stated they were limited to 75 feet and he believed the water tower was 130 feet,
so they could not add antennas to the top, but they could possibly add them to the base.
Mr. Riehle stated they intended the signage on the water tower be seen only within the
campus and not from the freeway.
Commissioner Erickson asked how big was the vision triangle. Mr. Cronin replied it
would be 35 feet down the street and 25 feet to the interior of the property. Under the
proposed Code, a single pole sign would be put in that area because that would not be a
vision problem.
Chair Baker stated the overall size of the campus at 90 acres and the amount of total
frontage on the roads would be extenuating circumstances for granting this variance.
Commissioner Sand stated his only concern was about the water tower sign because he
did not see the hardship. He stated he did not see why they should get a benefit that
nobody else has just because they had an unfunctionable water tower on the site. He
stated he would like to see them come back to the City when they had their whole plan
together, and if the water tower was then put into use they could look at this issue at that
time. He also stated he believed they should take into consideration the letter received by
the concerned resident. Therefore, he was opposed to the water tower signage, but did
support the other two signs.
Chair Baker stated he was originally opposed to the water tower signage, but after the
discussion tonight, he no longer opposed to this long as they could not see water tower
off site.
Commissioner Zimmerman agreed with Chair Baker, and stated the water tower was not
obtrusive and he believed that Guidant was a good asset for the City. He did not have a
concern with the signage on the water tower.
Chair Baker asked ifit would be a hardship for Guidant if they delayed painting the sign
until they came back to the City with a full plan. Mr. Riehle replied the tower had
already been rigged in anticipation for painting and the signage and if they waited, the
cost would probably double.
Commissioner Zimmerman stated now that the water tower was painted white, it looked
very nice and was very unobtrusive.
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Commissioner Sand stated he would still oppose the water tower signage because he did
not see the hardship requirement. He stated he did not want to set a precedence by .
granting a variance for the sign on the water tower.
Commissioner Galatowitsch inquired about the wording of the signage Ordinance with
respect to hardship and/or it being materially detrimental to the public welfare. Mr.
Cronin replied this was the way the City's Code was written.
Commissioner Galatowitsch stated she did not see why the water tower was considered
undue hardship, and she did not know ifthe Ordinance would allow it.
Chair Baker stated this was a unique structure and he did not have a concern about
putting a sign on it.
Commissioner Erickson moved, seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman, to recommend
approval of Planning Case #01-25, Guidant Corporation, 4201-4233 N. Lexington
Avenue, Variances (sign), as required by their site plan, for the following reasons and the
following conditions:
I.
The applicant preserves a clear vision area within a triangle created beginning at
the intersection ofthe mid-point ofthe Drive and the curb or edge of pavement
line of the street, and extending 35 ft. in the direction of approaching traffic and
25-ft toward the interior of the property, and then a line connecting these two
points, and,
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2. Provides landscaping around the signs of similar quality to the Guidant signs
located on Hamline A venue, finding the need for the variances has been created
by the particular physical conditions of the campus setting, and the design of the
proposed signs is compatible with and will contribute to the character of
Lexington A venue; and
3. Due to the unique presence of a water tower structure on the site which would
create a hardship not to exploit, the impact of the variance would be internal to
this extensive campus stretching from Hamline to Lexington, and the signs
permitted by the variance can be implemented with no material impacts on
surrounding uses.
4. Mention be made ofthe 90 acre campus as the amount of frontage on Lexington
Avenue and County Road F. The lettering on the water tower is to be black and
the tower will not be illuminated.
After further Commission discussion, Commissioner Erickson withdrew his motion and
Commissioner Zimmerman withdrew his second.
Commissioner Erickson moved, seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman, to recommend
approval of Planning Case # 01-25(a), Guidant Corporation, 4201-4233 N. Lexington
Avenue, Sign Ordinance Variance, regarding ground mounted signs with the
recommendations from staffs paragraphs A and B and the acknowledgement of the 90
acre site and the applicable frontage as a reference for hardship for additional signs.
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The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Commissioner Erickson moved, seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman, to recommend
approval of Planning Case #01-25(b), Guidant Corporation, 4201-4233 N. Lexington
Avenue, Sign Ordinance Variance, regarding the wall sign on the water tower
recommend approval based on the paragraph referenced under recommendations by staff
in addition the color of the letters on the water tower would be painted black, and the
tower would be non-illuminated.
The motion carried 3-2 (Sand and Galatowitsch).
This Planning Case will be reviewed at the Monday, September 24,2001, regular meeting of the
City Council.
CASE #01-26 - MCKINLEY COMPANIES. 4420 Hamline Avenue North. Minor
SubdivisionN ariance of lot width - Public Hearinl!
Chair Baker opened the public hearing at 8:29 p.m.
Staff reviewed their report dated August 28, 2001, and recommended denial of the
subdivision/variance for the reasons contained therein. Staff stated they had received
three letters regarding this application asking the City not to grant this variance.
Brent Thompson, owner of McKinley Companies, 300 South Owasso Boulevard, St.
Paul, stated he was the applicant. He indicated they wanted to maintain in the City's
Code 25 feet over-all setback on the existing home and their first option was to create an
82-foot lot. He stated they would easily fit a 57-foot home lot on the property. He
suggested moving the patio on the home and moving the lot line over so they would have
two 90- foot lots.
Commissioner Zimmerman asked how McKinley Companies came to be involved in this
proposal. Mr. Thompson stated the owner had come to McKinley Companies and
requested they come up with a proposal for a lot split.
Commissioner Zimmerman stated a solution would be acquiring property from the
property at 4408.
Commissioner Erickson stated he did not believe they could grant a variance by moving
the lot line, which would make both lots non-conforming.
Chair Baker closed the public hearing at 8 :45 p.m.
Commissioner Erickson asked for clarification regarding recommendations two and
three. Mr. Cronin replied the conditions that would create the hardship were not there
and if this variance was granted, it would lead to appeals and other residents in the area
would want to split their lots also.
Chair Baker agreed that he did not see any hardship and this would be opening up
problems in the future if the variance was not denied.
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Commissioner Sand asked if McKinley Companies was the owner of the property. Mr.
Cronin replied he believed McKinley Companies had a Purchase Agreement. .
Chair Baker stated the best solution would be to approach the resident to the south for the
additional 13 feet, which would make two conforming lots.
Commissioner Erickson moved, seconded by Commissioner Sand, to recommend denial
of Planning Case #01-26, McKinley Companies, 4420 Hamline Avenue North, Minor
SubdivisionIV ariance of lot width, as required by their site plan, for the following reasons
and the following conditions:
1. There is no hardship in the continued use of this parcel as a single residence and
the present single family uses of this large parcel continues to be the reasonable
development of this legacy parcel.
2. If the requested variance were granted, it would eliminate the opportunity for the
adjacent similarly sited and conditioned legacy parcels to redevelop and intensify
without significant variances from the requirements of the Code.
3.
If the redevelopment and intensification of the parcel at 4420 Hamline is to occur,
it should occur in conjunction with the adjoining properties at 4408 Hamline and
4440 Hamline to permit an innovative and more conforming resolution of the
vestigial conditions that are the legacy of each parcel.
4.
Absent the requested variance the proposed subdivision does not comply with the
minimum requirements of the Code and therefore cannot be approved.
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The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
This Planning Case will be reviewed at the Monday, September 24,2001, regular meeting of the
City Council.
CASE #01-24 - T.J. Food Ventures (Perkins). 3855 N. Lexinl!ton Avenue - Discussion
Staff reviewed their report dated August 28, 2001 and recommended approval of the site
plan for Case #01-24 for the reasons contained therein noting that applicant was in
compliance with the major issues.
Chair Baker asked if staff had concerns regarding the parking and landscaping
requirement, why did they not make this a part of the application. Mr. Cronin stated they
probably would not be able to meet these requirements. They were dealing with a non-
conforming site that was expanding.
Commissioner Erickson stated he did not believe they were nonconforming with respect
to the parking and asked that this be calculated. He also requested the landscaping be
calculated. Mr. Cronin suggested postponing this until next month so staff could .
calculate these requested figures.
Commissioner Erickson stated nothing was materially changed with the parking or
landscaping and asked if this was being brought up due to the expansion. Mr. Cronin
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replied that was correct. Staff was not going to set that type of a precedent. He stated
they wanted to make sure that this met the major standards.
Chair Baker stated this was a good opportunity to see if they had some leverage at this
point to get some more landscaping. He asked ifthey approved this tonight, would it be
possible for the City Engineer to run the calculations, and if it did not meet the minimum
requirements, then the variance would be denied. Mr. Cronin stated they could make the
approval conditioned upon meeting the minimum requirements.
Commissioner Erickson stated if they came up a couple of percentages short, they could
rework their plan by adding more landscaping or reworking the parking lot. He indicated
he could not deny or recommend this based on the 300 square feet and the percent of
landscaping.
Commissioner Galatowitsch stated it appeared that they had in the past attempted to
screen their dumpsters and asked why they were requiring the brick enclosure. Mr.
Cronin stated the dumpster was not going to be against the building and the brick would
match the environment better. He stated long-term, the stucco material, which would
match their building, would not last as long as a brick enclosure.
Commissioner Zimmerman asked if they had any elevation issues. Mr. Cronin stated he
did not know for sure, but he did not believe there was going to be a problem with the
elevation.
Commissioner Zimmerman stated they also needed to look at how much additional
lighting would be required in the area.
Commissioner Zimmerman moved, seconded by Commissioner Sand, to recommend
approval of Planning Case #01-24, TJ. Food Ventures (Perkins), 3855 N. Lexington
A venue, as required by their site plan, for the following reasons and the following
conditions:
I. The dumpster enclosure be completely enclosed and faced with brick and all trash
containers at all times be located within this enclosure.
2. Generate no negative impact on the image of Lexington Avenue and remainder of
the district.
3. A void the introduction of any new traffic congestion on local streets.
4. They conform to landscaping, parking and lane size Ordinances.
The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
This Planning Case will be reviewed at the Monday, September 24, 2001, regular meeting of the
City Council.
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CASE #0]-15 - CITY OF ARDEN HILLS. Flood Plain Ordinance. Codify as Dart of
Zoninl! Code - Public Hearinl! .
Chair Baker opened the public hearing at 9:20 p.m.
Staff reviewed their report dated August 28, 2001 and recommended approval for the
reasons contained therein.
Chair Baker asked if Rice Creek Watershed had the opportunity to review this change.
Mr. Cronin replied this was first adopted in 1991 and the only thing that would change
was the numbering system. The request was that if this was approved, they would figure
out exactly where in the Zoning Code this would be codified and they would have this
information for the Council meeting.
Chair Baker closed the public hearing at 9:25 p.m.
Commissioner Sand moved, seconded by Commissioner Erickson, to recommend
approval of Planning Case #01-15, City of Arden Hills, Flood Plain Ordinance, Codify as
part of zoning code, for the following reasons and the following conditions:
1. That prior to final adoption by the City Council the proper location of this
amendment in the Zoning Ordinance is determined by the City Attorney.
The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
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This Planning Case will be reviewed at the Monday, September 24,2001, regular meeting of the
City Council.
CASE #01-23 - CITY OF ARDEN HILLS - Sil!n Ordinance (First Read)
Staff reviewed their report dated August 28, 200 I and recommended setting this on for a
public hearing on the amendment for the reasons contained therein.
Commissioner Sand asked when the signage process had been started. Mr. Cronin stated
it was started in mid-June and while they realized it was during the summer months that
might have been the reason for the low interest in this issue.
Commissioner Galatowitsch asked where the hardship clause was in this new Ordinance.
Mr. Cronin replied for a sign there was almost never a hardship, it was usually economic.
Commissioner Galatowitsch asked for clarification regarding the wording for the Section
X - Sign Adjustments. Mr. Cronin suggested wording it as Sign Ordinance Adjustments.
Commissioner Sand asked why they did not want to call it a variance. Mr. Cronin replied
they would have to deal with the hardship issue then.
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Commissioner Sand stated this seemed to be very discretionary. He asked what did
Mounds View use as far as language. Mr. Parrish replied he could not remember what
they called it, but it was a variance issue.
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Mr. Cronin replied this wording was taken from the City of Minneapolis. Commissioner
Sand asked if they wanted to follow the City of Minneapolis, or did they want to follow a
City more like Arden Hills.
Commissioner Sand stated he wanted to see more uniformity of signage. He stated he did
not believe they had not improved the sign Ordinance. He did not understand why all of
the districts were created. He did not agree with the height requirements. He stated he
wanted to postpone this issue so they had the opportunity to review this. He asked if they
had reviewed other Cities like Arden Hills. Mr. Cronin stated they had compared it to
Shoreview. With respect to the districts, he believed different areas ofthe City reflected
a different feel.
Cornmissioner Galatowitsch stated she agreed on having signs off of the ground in the
County Road E area due to visibility issues.
Cornmissioner Sand expressed concern about the signs being allowed to be higher in the
air. He stated he would agree to 20 feet, but anything more above that did not serve a
purpose. He stated 28 feet was too high. Mr. Cronin stated ifthat was done, the area of
the sign should also be reduced.
Commissioner Erickson stated he did not know why any business would want have their
sign 28 feet in the air, except to be seen from a far distance.
Commissioner Sand asked how much would the sign area need to be reduced. Mr.
Cronin replied 60 feet.
Commissioner Sand stated he would feel more comfortable with this.
Commissioner Sand asked ifthey could control the sign height along Interstate 694. Mr.
Cronin replied the City could control the sign height.
Commissioner Erickson moved, seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman, to recommend
adopting Case #01-23 and setting a public hearing on the amendment for the Commission
meeting on October 3,2001.
Commissioner Sand stated his opinions were not intended to be an insult to all of the hard
work that had been prepared and thanked the Committee for all of their work.
The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
NEW BUSINESS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 5, 2001
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REPORTS
A.
Council Liaison
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Councilmember Aplikowski stated there would be a Truth and Taxation Hearing the
second Monday in December, even though they were not required to have one this year.
Councilmember Aplikowski stated they were looking at a Joint Powers Agreement with
the County regarding new voting procedures.
Councilmember Aplikowski stated she had the Parks & Trails Open Space plan and if
any Commissioner wanted to see that, they could get a copy of it.
Councilmember Aplikowski updated the Commission on the progress of the new City
Hall.
Commissioner Sand requested when the Council went through the budget process, they
budget for one monument sign to be in place for next year. Commissioner Galatowitsch
suggested they add one monument sign per year.
B. Planning Commissioners
There were no reports from the Planning Commission.
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Staff
There were no reports from staff.
SETTING THE NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE
The Planning Commission set the next meeting date for October 3, 2001.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Erickson moved, seconded by Commissioner Sand, to adjourn the meeting at
10:20 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 8, 2001
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Aaron Parrish, City Planner
SUBJECT: Case #01-25, Guidant Corporation
Sign Ordinance Variance
Backl!round
At the September 24, 2001 City Council meeting, the Council tabled the variance request that would
enable Guidant to paint their logo on the east and west side of the existing private water tower. At
the meeting, staff was asked to provide the following additional information:
1. Research what, if any, height restrictions other communities place on wall mounted
signage.
City Maximum Height for a Wall Monnted
SIgn I Freestanding Sign
Arden Hills 16ftl16 ft
New Bri,hton Below Roofline I 20 ft.
Mounds View Below Roofline 135 ft
Roseville 25 ft I 25 ft
Hopkins 35 ft 135ft'
Maplewood Below Rooflinel 50 ft.
Shakonee Below Roofline I 25 ft
, .. . . . the height of any changeable or name plate sign which is attached to or an integral part of a functional structure,
such as a water tower, smoke stack, radio or TV transmitting tower, beacon or similar structure shall be no higher than
such structtue,"
Overall, most ofthe community's sign ordinances are not dissimilar from Arden Hills.
2. Research bow other communities have handled comparable situations.
Case #01-25, Guidant Corporation
October 9, 2001
Page 2
Staff made an effort to find similar situations in other communities. The following were found:
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Valley Fair in Shakopee
As one can imagine, a use such as Valley Fair provides unique planning challenges for a community.
In speaking with Shakopee's City Planner, he indicated that Valley Fair is currently within a
Planned Unit Development in which overall signage on the property is addressed. Prior to the
property being located within a PUD, Valley Fair had applied for and received variances for signs
that did not meet the City's height or area requirements.
Maplewood Mall and 3M building in Maplewood
Currently the Maplewood Mall has three 100 foot high signs on the property. These signs were
approved as variances. In addition, the logo on the 3M building is displayed just below the roofline.
Maplewood staff was uncertain about the overall height of the building.
Like Guidant, the above two examples are unique to their respective communities. Staff also
contacted two water painters to see if they had ever painted a private water tower, particularly a
private water tower with a logo. Aside from a few examples in rural areas, they were not aware of
any other private water towers.
LOl!O Visibility
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At the September 24,2001 City Council meeting there was significant discussion surrounding the
visibility of the logo outside the Guidant campus. As stated in the previous staff report, this water
tower by its height, placement at the rear of the site, the arrangement and height of the existing
buildings on the site, the mature vegetation along both Lexington and Hamline, and the steep change
in grade to the east and west, is for the most part visible only to those already on the Guidant
campus.
The view from the nearest residence, the apartments across Lexington, is buffered by the mature
trees on the perimeter of the Guidant site, as well as the orientation of the apartments, and the berms
on plantings on that site. Along Hamline, the effected residences are at the end of the Indian Oaks
Circle cul-de-sac. This is approximately one-half mile from the water tower. The Guidant tower
is not seen from Wynridge Drive or Wynridge Court, where the larger and closer City water tower
is part of the horizon. The view from Cummings Park is blocked by the change in grade and
vegetation in the Park.
To address the issue oflogo visibility, the applicant has provided information from the United States
Sign Council outlining the minimum required letter height for the sign to be visible from a specified
distance. This table has been attached for your review, and reproduced below for easy reference:
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October 9, 2001
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Viewing Distance Minimum Required
Letter Heif!ht
100 feet 4 inches
250 feet 10 inches
360 feet 16 inches
500 feet 22 inches
750 feet 33 inches
1000 feet 43 inches
1320 feet (J/4 mile) 57 inches
United States Sign Council
Conversely, staff found a "Letter Visibility Chart" provided by the California Institute of
Technology. The full version of this chart has been attached for your review. An abbreviated
version is provided below:
Maximum Readable Distance Readable Distan ce for Letter Height
Maximum Impact
450 feet 100 feet 10 inches
525 feet 120 feet . 12 inches
630 feet 150 feet 15 inches
750 feet 180 feet 18 inches
1000 feet 240 feet 24 inches
California Institute of Technology
The "Guidant" logos placed on the east and west sides of the water tower would be in letters 24
inches tall and extend for 31 fl 6 in around the 94 ft circumference ofthe tank at the top of the tower.
Based on visibility information from the United State Sign Council, the proposed water tower
signage would not be visible anywhere outside the Guidant Campus. The map below is illustrative:
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October 9,2001
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A full size version of the map has also been attached. Based on the visibility information provided
by the California Institute of Technology, the proposed water tower signage would be visible from
1000 feet making the signage readable from Lexington Avenue. Since the two visibility resources
are in conflict, the applicant has graciously agreed to simulate the signage on the property.
Sometime late next week or early the week after, "mock" signage similar to what is being proposed
will be placed on the water tower to illustrate the visibility from certain areas. This information will
be provided at the October 29,2001 Council meeting.
Variance Criteria
For your reference, one of the following findings needs to be made to grant a variance to the sign
ordinance:
1. Hardship. That the hardship is attributable to the particular physical surroundings,
topographical conditions, or shape ofthe specific parcel ofland involved; or
2. Materially Detrimental. That the granting of the variance would not be materially
detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity
or zone the property is located.
Planninl!' Commission Recommendation
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With regard to the water tower signage, the Commission voted 3-2 to approve a variance for the
water tower for the following reason and following condition:
1. The opportunity for wall signage on the water tower is created by the unique presence of a
water tower structure on the site which would create a hardship not to exploit, the impact of
the variance would be internal to this extensive campus stretching from Ham1ine to
Lexington, and the signs permitted by the variance can be implemented with no material
impacts on surrounding uses.
2. The color of the letters on the water tower be painted black, and the tower be non-
illuminated.
Minutes highlighting the Planning Commission's discussion can be found with the Sign Ordinance
memo.
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Viewing Distance Letter Height
100 ft. 4 in.
250 ft. 10 in.
360 ft. (city block) 16 in.
500 ft. 22 in.
750 ft. 33 in.
I 000 ft. 43 in.
1320 ft. (1/4 mile) 57 in.
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lit sign with all upper case Helvetica letters
utilizing optimal negative space. Factors that may
affect required letter size are: color scheme,
font selection. traffic and weather conditions, or
sign standoff. . Please refer to the complete study
for additional information. For further details
contact the USSC at I ~215-785-1922.
ThiS leller vislbili!y chart has been mode (ar you based up an infor.
motion provided by the Pennsylvania Transportatian Institute. Penn
Stote Universiry and the United Swtes Sign Council (USSC). @ f 998
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Pavement Manal!ement Philosouhv
The City of Arden Hills has the fiduciary and physical authority and responsibility for
upkeep of approximately 30 miles of city streets within its boundaries. This includes seasonal
maintenance activities such as snow removal, crack sealing, street patching, sweeping, as
well as structural maintenance ofthe pavement. The City of Arden Hills has made a
commitment to its residents to provide a systematic program of street rehabilitation and
repair in order to assure that the City streets are serviceable, safe, functional, and provided at
a reasonable cost to meet the needs of our residents and the traveling public. The City of
Arden Hills Pavement Management Program strives to expend tax payer funds in a cost
effective manner in order to ensure the most value for residents.
New Street Desi!!n Standards
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The City has adopted a set of Design Standards for new street construction or reconstruction.
The standards have been developed in conjunction with recommendations from the City
Engineer, Public Works Director and staff, City residents and Council members. Street
design standards address such things as street widths, pavement thickness, concrete curb and
gutter and surface drainage. There are four functional classifications of streets within the City
of Arden Hills (not including highways and county roads). A brief description of each and
the recommended standards follows:
Community Street:
Provide access to the residences, institutions and businesses on that street, providing a
route through the neighborhood or business district for residents of other
neighborhoods. (6.0 miles throughout City)
Recommended Street Width: Case Specific, (minimum of 32 feet)
Neil!hborhood Street:
Provide access to residences on that street and provide a route through neighborhood
for residents on other streets. A large proportion of trips have neither an origin or
destination on that street. (4.5 miles throughout City)
Recommended Street Width: 32 feet
32 feet maximum
28-32 feet
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Residential Street:
Primarily serve adjoining residents with little or no through traffic. Almost all trips
have either an origin or destination on that street. (18.5 miles throughout City).
Recommended Street Width: 28 feet
Pavement Management Program Page 2
SDecial Cases:
Definition: Streets which do not fit into any of the three above descriptions and have
a very low usage, (1-3 residences), streets which provide secondary access (ie alleys)
or streets defined by extreme limitations due to narrow ROW, topography etc.
(0.3 miles throughout City)
Recommended Street Width: Case Specific
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Additional Considerations for Street Width Determination
Arden Hills is a community with a wide variety of neighborhoods, each with special
conditions which must be taken into account when considering reconstruction of streets. The
residential and neighborhood street widths listed above are desired goals but exceptions to
these widths will be considered by the City Council on a case by case basis. A number of
factors in addition to street classification will be considered including:
Topographical constraints (steep hills, lakes, etc.)
Existing street widths
Existing average daily traffic volumes
Existing right-of-way width
Existing trees
Pedestrian use ofthe road
All new street construction in Arden Hills will include concrete curb and gutter for a number
of reasons: .
Provide a stable maintenance edge for plowing and sweeping operations
Reduce plow damage to yards and mailboxes
Protect the edge ofthe bituminous surface from deteriorating
Channel storm water runoff away from street
Reduce erosion from boulevards/lawns
All new street construction in Arden Hills will be structurally designed for 9 ton loading
thereby eliminating the need for spring load restrictions (allowing year round access) and
slowing the rate of deterioration of the pavement system.
How Streets are Selected for Reconstruction or Overlav Work
The City Council select streets for reconstruction based on a variety of factors starting with
the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of the pavement. The City Engineer conducts a field
survey of streets about once every 2 years at which time a PCI rating is calculated for each
street in the City. The PCI is a numeric reflection of the surface characteristics of the
pavement including potholes, cracking, rutting, etc.
Several other factors which will be considered in order to determine the best candidates for
street reconstruction are, but not limited to, the following:
Condition/effectiveness of existing surface drainage system
Condition of underground water and sewer system
Whether a street meets recommended standards for curb and gutter and width
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Pavement Management Program Page 3
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Opportunities to improve water quality of lakes downstream of street
Available State and City funding
Emergency cases
County construction projects on adjacent roadways
Reconstruction of adjacent City streets
Major redevelopment projects within City
Neighborhood petitions
As much as possible, the City Council will determine a reconstruction project or overlay
work for a particular area with as much advance notice as possible to the surrounding and
impacted neighborhoods. The City Council does desire to allow for at least one year advance
notice for the surrounding and impacted neighborhoods of the desire by the City to improve
the road or roads within that neighborhood. The City Council and Staff will set up a
neighborhood meeting, if possible, in the neighborhood, to meet with surrounding and
impacted properties to begin discussion about the issues, identification of additional concerns
and solutions to the road structure. The City Council does desire to have the neighborhood
provide input into the choices it would like to make for the reconstruction or overlay work to
be done on the roads within their neighborhood. The options provided for selection could
include some variety in road width, curb and gutter section, aesthetics including lighting,
sidewalk and trail construction, striping, and may include improvement of the subsurface
water and sewer system and installation of a comprehensive and coordinated water drainage
system.
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Process
The City of Arden Hills will use a variety of media sources to communicate with the
neighborhood about the intended roadway project. These communications may include, but
not be limited to the following: City of Arden Hills Notes (City newsletter), Cable TV, local
newspaper, articles in St. Paul Pioneer Press, individual flyers, and City website (ci.arden-
hills.nm.us).
After meeting with the neighborhood, considering concerns identifying surrounding issues
and discussing solutions, the City Council will then direct the City Engineer to begin
preparation of a feasibility report. The neighborhood will still have input and process through
the feasibility report brought forward to the City Council, the Public Hearing necessary
according to Minnesota Statute 429 for public improvements, prior to the City Council
making a determination of whether to proceed with a street reconstruction or milling overlay
work.
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10/12/01 FRI 10:06 FAX 612 624 7351
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Dat.e:
To:
From:
Re:
MEMORJ\NDUM
October 12, 2001
Arden Hills City Council
Lois ~.ern
City cf Arden Hills Code of Ordinances
Here is a list of questions and comments based on my reading of
the Code. Please note that I have not listed any of the numerous
errors in punctuation and grammar,
Chapter 1
Page
1-14 120.03, Subd.1,2: Why state penalties here-- these are
statutory misdemeanor and petty penalties.
Chapter
2-3
2-5
2-11
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Chapter
3-7
3-18
3-56
3-63
3-76
3-98
3-103
3-106
3-114
3-118
3-122
3-132
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Shouldn't this include ~confirmationff that vote was *not*
received in person at precinct?
subd.2: Note "whether or not a quorum is present"
subd.2: subd.3 & 4 appear to be subsections of this Subd.
subd.4: See the note following this. Are other ResOlutions
similarly inserted into this code, This is the only one so
noted; I know there are others.
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310.01: Final line should state, "as found in the fee
resolution appendix" (cf 310.03)
9. References to subpart 5 seem contradictory.
A.l: Zoning district. Something seems to be missing(sense
between paragraph A and this section 1.)
c, Line 3: "interested parties has h1:rd, within five. .."
7: Should be "or" instead of \'and"?
Subd 2: Nhy.include fine amounts instead of referring to fee
appendix or state statute?
F.5: Line end should be "or" instead of "and."
R. "Five-Year Project Plan" refers to... (unless diagram is
included in code).
RR. '''I'wo'-Year Project Plan" refers to... (see 3-l06).
E,r: Do both of these paragraphs follow from (D): The city
may requJre a copy of..."? Otherwise they make nO sense. If
they follow from D, they should be subordinate to it.
Subd.2: Insert "orlf ["No person may excavate 9!: obstruct..... ")
Subd.3: Director-- is this term defined? Do we want to use
it here ~no elsewhere?
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700.04: Does this include current changes re buoys on Lake
Johanna?
Subd. 7: Sentence "... mailing thereof. The notices ..."
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7-29
7-32
Chapter
9-6
9-7
9-8
Chapter
10-2
10-14
10-23
10-25
10-26
10-35
10-39
10-42
10-44
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10-55
10-57
10-58
10-59
10-61
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11-5
11-6
11-7
11-17
11-28
11-32
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720.02, Subd.1,2,5,8: Redundant definitions.
Subd6; Instead of "in accordance, II should be nunless"?
Subd2,A: "in custodyU should be "with custody."
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900.05 Subd.1: Why list these uses explicitly?
900.07 (~ll subds): Should prohibited districts also include
NB ami CC? (Why not state as "permitted only in"?)
900.08, Why are business licenses in this chapter? (just
curious}
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Subd.3: Double reference to city administrator.
B,B.1: Public wOrks director again-- should be "other city
official"?
B.2: 12: layers: soils *not* deemed $uitable?
C. Why "~:he Council has noted that"?
Subd.2, line 2: Not two sentences (wear and tear, the City
shall) .
subd. 6: ~~he owner or occupant.
Subd.3~ Isn't there more "code~1 text for this section (sump
pumps)?
B, line 3: Should be 2 sentences "... respectively located.
Charges If
See note on 10-23 above.
Subd.1, l.ine 2: local governments
Subd.1: Vlhy is this paragr~ph here?
C.: "for a _-acre..."
Subd3: Is this current practice?
H. Add zoning NB, CC.
Subd.4: Again, add zoning NB, CC.
A: "frequency specified in this eode"-- where is this
information?
Subd.ll: Annual certification. This applies to water billing
and should be under that division.
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Subd.9: refer to Chapter 2, 220.03, p.2-l2
Subd.13: incorporate changes in designations per current PMP:
define nalley."
F: Is this our actual working definition? (See also p.11-25
which seems to include right-of-way and p.ll-40, Subd..2A.)
Subd,2 A: "first regular meeting" is in practice "second
~egular Illeeting."
subd.9: Should this be "alleys shall ll2.!;. be permitted"?
Subd.5: '\Council may wish to discuss" is not appropriate code
language.
Subd.l: 2nd sentence needs fixing ("if a registered land
survey is specified ... if a registered land survey is
submitted.. .")
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Joe Lynch, City Administrator
SUBJECT: City Hall building usage
DATE: September 12, 2001
CC: Policy File
Backl!round
With the completion of the new City Hall, the City of Arden Hills will have a public building
that is capable of being used in ways that it was not possible to use either the previously existing
City Hall or the current leased facilities. The City will have two conference rooms, a Community
room, and a Council Chambers, available for either Arden Hills related activities and/or
individual or group activities not directly related to the City of Arden Hills. To my knowledge
the City has not adopted a building use policy, nor outlined the guidelines regarding the
prioritization of use of the public spaces available, and fees charged, if any.
The second story conference room is capable of seating up to 20 around a conference table. This
room will be equipped with teleconferencing and a white board. This area will only be available
through the staff area or to those individuals or groups given a special security key used to gain
access using the elevator. This area will be limited to general public use due to the fact that the
rear stair gains access to the City of Arden Hills staff area.
The first floor conference room is next to the City Council Chambers on the main floor. This
room is capable of seating up to 10 around a conference table. This room will be equipped with a
white board and a small area for storage of food and beverages. This area will be secured the
same as the City Council Chambers.
The community room on the lower level is capable of seating up to 125-150 classroom style, and
possibly up to 75 around tables. The Recreation Department will utilize this room to hold some
City Hall building use
September 12, 2001
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classes. Until the new City Hall is available, we have short-term use of the Army Reserve Center
for these classes. Access to the community room can be gained by the elevator or the stairwell,
which only has access between the first and lower levels. Window treatments will allow
darkening ofthe room for videoconferencing or audio visual demonstration. The room does not
have partitioning capability and will not be available for simultaneous multiple group use. Next
to the community room is a full kitchen which can be available for functions. The lower level has
separate restroom facilities and two exits to the outside.
Council needs to determine what policies to have in regard to use of the facilities, after normal
business hours and on weekends. The Council will need to consider prioritization of the use of
the facilities.
One thing the Council may want to consider is aligning these meetings so all City meetings occur
on consecutive days, leaving Wednesdays through Sundays open. The City Council meets on the
second, third, and last Mondays of each month. The Planning Commission meets on the first
Wednesday of each month. The Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee meets on the fourth
Tuesday of each month. The Communications Committee meets on the last Wednesday of each
month. The Operations and Finance Committee meets on the third Thursday of each month. If
these meetings could be held on Mondays and Tuesdays we could schedule use for outside .
groups or individuals on those days not designated for City or City related use.
Our Joint Powers Agreement with the Army National Guard allows them to be the first to
schedule a meeting room with six weeks notice. Ifless than six weeks notice they will be subject
to room availability. The use of the meetings rooms will be at no charge to the Army National
Guard. The agreement specifies that they are responsible for cleaning procedures.
While considering the potential use of the building, the City Council needs to keep in mind that
along with multiple use, there is an added need for maintenance and janitorial services. If we
utilize the space seven days a week we will have to deal with normal "wear and tear" items that
occur. These occurrences would have to be dealt with promptly. In addition, the use of the
facility would necessitate a higher level of cleaning. For example, carpets and floors would need
to be done daily, instead of weekly. Maintenance would also need to be done on a frequent basis.
This would be in addition to the cleaning and maintenance needs of the general staff area.
At this time there has been no decision made regarding how this will be handled. Two ideas are
considering hiring two part-time personnel to staffthe building late afternoon and evening for
maintenance and cleaning needs. Staff could complete the cleaning process later in the evening
when the building is empty. While the building is occupied staff would also be able to act as
security for the building. The other option is to contract for both maintenance and janitorial
services. Maintenance would be an on-call situation with a specified time frame for arrival.
Janitorial services would be provided on a daily basis but paid for through a contract. .
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Current cleaning services occur once per week and are limited to emptying trash, vacuuming,
and cleaning restrooms. They have indicated that they are not interested in continuing service
with us in the new building. In our new facility we would need to upgrade the service to add
cleaning windows and glass, cleaning reception area, as well as regularly scheduled maintenance
items such as cleaning carpet, waxing floors, cleaning walls, etc.
1 would like to propose the following for your consideration and discussion:
. Realign all City related meetings to occur on Mondays and Tuesdays.
. City Council will continue to meet on the second, third, and last Mondays of each month.
. Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee should be polled to determine if they would like
to move their meetings to the first Tuesday of each month.
. The Planning Commission should also be polled to determine if they would like to move
their meetings to the last Tuesday of each month.
. The Newsletter Committee, Operations and Finance Committee, Newsletter Committee,
and any other Special Task Force should be asked to schedule their meetings on
remaining Mondays or Tuesdays.
. Wednesdays through Sundays would be available to other groups or individuals on the
following priority basis:
. Arden Hills City government.
. Any Arden Hills group or individual.
. Army National Guard.
. Any other not-for-profit group not directly related to the City of Arden Hills.
. Any other for profit group not directly related to the City of Arden Hills.
We should consider a building use time frame that is consistent with Ramsey County curfew.
This is also consistent with the City Council's desire to end meetings by 10:00 p.m. It is
preferable to decide on specific hours of operation regarding use of the facilities to limit the need
for maintenance and/or janitorial services. We will have the ability to program the electronic
doors to lock at certain times. This would allow for exiting the building but not re-entry. In
addition, we will also have the ability to secure areas that are offlimits.
Recommendation
At this time staff would recommend that the City Council adopt policies regarding the following:
. Use of facilities on weekdays and weekends.
. Prioritized list of users.
. Time frame for use ofthe building.
. Fees to be charged to Arden Hills related activities, non-profit organizations, and for profit
organizations, etc. for use of City Hall.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Joe Lynch, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Maintenance and Operations
DATE: October 12, 2001
CC: Organizational file, personnel file
BACKGROUND
As previously proposed, City Council has accepted the reorganization plan for both the
Administrative staff and Public Works and Parks and Recreation staff. The Public Works and
Parks and Recreation side of the organizational change includes establishing a position of
Maintenance and Operations Director which takes the place ofthe Public Works Director and
combines the duties of the Parks and Recreation Director into that position. It also includes the
establishment and filling of the Maintenance and Operations Superintendent position.
The Maintenance and Operations Superintendent position would be an exempt, non-union
position that oversees the daily operation ofthe Maintenance and Operations employees. The
Superintendent would discuss with the Maintenance and Operations Director on a daily basis
those tasks, projects, and work load accomplishments for the day, week, month and season. This
position would also translate the long-term goals and objectives of the City and Maintenance and
Operations Director into the aforementioned daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal work load.
By creating an Maintenance and Operations Superintendent position I believe you achieve the
following benefits to the City:
. A mid-management position that oversees the daily work schedule, operations, and takes the
former foreman position out of the dilemma of being both a field working employee and
union member.
. Allows the oversight of all aspects of Public Works and Parks operations by keeping a
perspective on long range plans and because of the removal from direct field work
requirements the position is better able to direct manpower, equipment, materials, and
contractors, in all aspects of maintenance and operations.
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. The creation of the superintendent position reduces the number of mid-management
positions. The Park Foreman position goes away. We may establish two lead positions, one
in Maintenance, one in Operations.
. By reducing the number of mid-management positions, we potentially reduce the overall cost
to the City. The current organization includes a Public Works Director, Parks and Recreation
Director, Maintenance Foreman, and Parks Foreman. The organizational change creates the
position of Maintenance and Operations Director and Maintenance and Operations
Superintendent and eliminates the Public Works Director and Parks and Recreation Director
positions.
. By creating the position of Maintenance and Operations Superintendent, we allow the
individual to work with the new operation to determine the appropriate labor division, give
input into the decisions on lead positions, and provide feedback on the effectiveness of the
organizational change.
. I created a chart to give you some background on similar positions with similar sized and/or
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surroun lllg commumtJes.
Position City Salary # employees
sunervised
Maintenance Supervisor Vadnais Heights $46,812 5
Public Works Supervisor St. Anthony $45,264 12
Supervisor Mound $50,484 5
Public Works Foreman Mounds View $49,380 8
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RECOMMENDA nON
I recommend that the City Council appoint Jim Perron to the position of Maintenance and
Operations Superintendent with the City of Arden Hills, effective November I, 2001. This is a
non-union, exempt, position. Mr. Perron would no longer be on call, nor would he receive
overtime for any additional work necessary to accomplish the responsibilities ofthe position. Mr.
Perron has demonstrated through his years of service with the City that he is capable, qualified,
enthusiastic, and able to take on these new roles and responsibilities. Mr. Perron has been acting
in an increased capacity since the departure of the former Public Works Director in March of this
year.
I would like to put this on consent at your regular scheduled meeting on October 29, 2001, for
action at that time.
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