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City Council Meeting July 23, 1985 I Krueger reviewed staff report concerning a request for the city council to initiate a rezoning (from R-l to R-2) by setting a public hearing, stating the request is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Dale Cross, 725 Silver Lake Road, stated he would like to rezone to sell his house, knowing of no other situation like his in New Brighton. He had talked to the neighbors and no one was against his proposal. Harcus stated council would consider the rezoning if Cross got signatures from fifty percent of the property owners within 200 feet; Harcus stated that a public hearing would be needed. Benke asked Krueger where the Planning Commission was in review- ing the Comprehensive Plan; Krueger stated the review is yet at staff 1 eve 1. Krueger reviewed the staff report concerning a request by Donate11e Tool, 401 Fifth Avenue N.W., for a special use permit to adopt a sign plan for a two-building industrial complex. I Motion by Schmidt, seconded by Janecek, to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING SP-126. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Sinda had nothing further to add to the staff report concerning an agreement with Ramsey County to provide a Community Develop- ment Block Grant Program, stating he believes all communities in Ramsey County will be signing a similar agreement. Motion by Janecek, seconded by Blomquist, to AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH RAMSEY COUNTY TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Harcus expressed concern with dollars for equipment and staff- time to produce programs versus number of subscribers, feeling the city's funds could perhaps be put to better use in other media areas. Berger explained what Columbia Heights is doing to broadcast council meetings at a minimal cost. I Harcus asked Berger to contact other cities to see if there is a measure for cable penetration. Schmidt believes the penetration rate for the north suburbs is about 23%, noting that the Twin Cities metropolitan area's pene- tration rate is the lowest for any metropolitan area in the country. Schmidt explained the acute competition from sports, theaters, etc; stated that marketing is a major problem and stated the Group W must present their Marketing Plan at the next Cable Commission meeting, as their plan at present is non-existent. Page Ten Rezoning - Dale Cross Report 85-212 Sign Plan - Dona te 11 e Tool SP-126 Report 85-213 Resolution 85-72 Block Grant Entitlement Program Report 85-214 City Cable - Update Report 85-215