1985-01-08 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Council Minutes January 8, 1985 Page Seven I Harcus stated that the Planning Commission noted that a three and one-half foot fence would be allowed by ordin- ance; would provide a deterent to children. Schmidt asked how high the pump sits off the ground; Jorissen indicated about four feet; Schmidt stated that landscape timbers. either horizontally or vertically, would be aesthetically pleasing; Jorissen stated that would be acceptable. Benke noted that a three and one-half foot fence would stop little kids; a seven-foot fence would not stop a fourteen year old. Jorissen stated the fence would be pulled back to forty feet and the rest would be left as is to secure the yard. Motion by Schmidt, seconded by Blomquist, to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND DENYING VN-241. I Janecek added that landscaping plus a three and one-half foot fence would accomplish the protection and knows the council is interested in aesthetics. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Winkels had nothing further to add to staff report. Skip Sorenson, architect for Ark Housing, reviewed drawings for the proposed project. Ark Housing Presentation Report 85-7 Gary Bidne, Ark Housing, reviewed results of survey of elderly residents along with information on surrounding communities' elderly housing facilities; stated that with the City's assistance and with private assistance of making something come forward and happen, the Citv will realize a savings through the residents. Ark Housing is investigating all forms of financing; will be sharing with the council various organizations they will dealing with; feels Ark Housing is responding to the needs put forth by the citizens of the community. Blomquist stated he was excited about the project and inquired about prior surveys; Bidne indicated they did a survey for the United Jewish Council and Fairview in Bursvil1e. I Blomquist asked if those surveys led to project such as this; Bidne responded negatively, but indicated he had participated, when he was with another organization, when some studies were conducted and the facilities did go forward. In development and refinement of Ark's product, they are very careful in the utilization of numbers and identifying the market demand/penetration.