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Home My WebLink About1989-01-03 CC Packet . . Regular Meeting Recessed Meeting AGENDA STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL January 3, 1989 4:30 P.M. 7:00 P.M. 4:30 P.M. AGENDA STAFF REPORTS 1. Finance Director 4. Comm. Dev. Director 2. Public Safety 5. Parks & Recreation 3. Public Works Dir. 6. Consulting Engineer 10. City Coordinator 7. Fire Chief 8. Ci:y Attorney 9. City Clerk * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 7:00 P.M. AGENDA OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEWLY ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INDIVIDUALS - DELEGATIONS - PETITIONS PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on a request for a subdivision of one lot into two lots at 514 and 518 West Maple Street in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., James Blichfeldt, Applicant. Case No. SUB/88-72. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on December 23, 1988 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. 2. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing on a Special Use Permit to construct a 7,200 sq. ft. auto and truck repair building on the southwest corner of Curvecrest and Industrial Blvds., Happy Thomsen, Applicant. Case No. SUP/88-73. Notice of the hearing was published in the Stillwater Gazette on December 23, 1988 and copies were mailed to affected property owners. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Discussion - Resubmission of Sewer Back-up Claims (Fairmeadows} to Insurance Co. NEW BUS INESS 1. Electing a Vice President for Council. . 2. Possible first reading of Ordinance regulating Condo Conversions. 1 CONSENT AGENDA 1. Directing Payment of Bil s (Resolution No. S009) 2. Applications (List to be supplied at meeting). . COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS STAFF REPORTS (Continued) QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM NEWS MEDIA ADJOURNMENT . . 2 O i\l!, ", H"!\! I ";'" \NfORMP<J \~Ji'l lu.\ WASHINGTON COUNTY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE GOVERNMENT CENTER 14900 61ST STREET NORTH, P.O. BOX 6 . STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082-<lOO6 6121779-5403 Fax machine: 6121779-5498 J, Scott Renne. MAl, CAE County Assessor 779-5136 Dennis Montague, eMA ASSistant County Assessor 779-5137 Date: December 28, 1988 Judith M, Ellis, eMA Admlnlstratlw Technician 779-5465 To: Washington County Township and City Clerks From: J. Scott Renne, Washington County Assessor Subject: Tentative Schedule for 1989 Local Boards of Review Enclosed is the tentative schedule for the 1989 Local Boards of Review in Washington County. As described in my October 10, 1988 Memo, there are two meetings scheduled for most jurisdictions. The first meeting will have individuals make their appeals to the Local Boards. The second meeting will be when the Local Boards act upon the recommendations of the County Assessor's Office or Local Assessor. Changes that will be implemented 'with the 1989 Boards of Review will include: - standardized sign-in sheets for individuals appealing their values or classification . - standardized follow-up sheets for use by County Assessor's Staff or Local Assessors - standardized report to the Local Board of Review In 1988 there were instances where a quorum did not exist for the Local Board. This is contrary to State Law and in 1989 a Local Board of Review will not be held without a quorum. Please ensure that a majority of the members of the City Councilor Township Board acting as the Local Board of Review will be present for both meetings. The enclosed dates are those requested by the jurisdiction or if we did not hear from an area they were assigned by our office. They are still tentative at this time, however if we do not hear from you by January 6, 1989 they will become the officially scheduled Local Board of Review date and we will be ordering valuation notices based upon those dates. Please get back to me with any changes that you may desire. I look forward to working with all of you in having the 1989 Local Boards of Review as painless as possible. .; Washington County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age and handicapped status In employment or the provision of services, REVISED .. 12-20-88 Apr - I I 19a9 ttsUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 :3 4- S 6 ? a MARINE 9-11 STILLWATER TWP. MAHTOl1EDI 5-7 LAKELAND 5-6 WEST LAKELAND 5-6 9-12 PINE SPRINGS 7 GREY CLOUD ISL. 5-8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14- 15 HUGO 9-12 ST. MARY'S PT. COTTAGE GROVE SCANDIA 9-12 2ND MAHTOMEDI 6:30 3-7 2ND MARINE 7:00 7100 WHITE BEAR LAKE LA~mFALL 7:0e 2ND STILLWATER 6:30 TWP. 7lea 2ND GREY CLOUD ISL. 7:e0 2ND WEST LAKELAND 7:30 16 1? 18 19 20 21 22 2ND HUGO 6:30 OAK PARK HGTS. 2ND COTTAGE GRANT TWP. 5-7 5-7 GROVE 7:00 LAKELAND SHORES 6-8 2ND LAKELAND 7130 2ND SCAND!A 7130 23 24- 25 26 2? 28 29 ST, PAUL PARK STILLWATER CITY BAYPORT 10-12 MAY TWP, 9-11 12-2 3-7 DELLi,IOOD 5-7 DENMARK 4:30- BAYTOWN TWP. BIRCHWOOD 7:00 WILLERNIE 6:00 4:30-6:80 2ND WHITE BEAR 7:il0 AFTON 5-7 LAKE 7:08 . 30 Harc:h 1989 Hay 1989 S H T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 S 6 :5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 26 27 28 29 30 31 28 29 30 31 REVISED 12-20-88 SUN 7 MON 1 6:)0.g:3tJ NEWPORT 'PH 2ND BAYPORT 6130 2ND ST. PAUL PARK 6:38 2ND BAYTOWN 7:38 2ND DENMARK 7:30 a 2ND OAK PARK HGTS. 6:38 2ND FOREST LAKE CITY 7;30 Ma'~ TUE: 2 2ND ST I LLWI TER CITY 4:3 2ND ST. MA V'S PT. 7:00 2ND GRANT WP . 7:30 2ND ? PINE SPRINGS :38 9 ? FOREST U KE TWP. 3-7 2ND DELLWO D 5:00 2ND B I RCHU 00 7:30 - ~ .:~ - .-.... 1989 WED THU FRI 3 4 5 WOODBURY 7;00 LAKE ELMO 3-6 FOREST LAKE CITY 4-7 2ND LAKELAND SHORES 7100 2ND MAY TWP. 7:313 10 1 1 12 LAKE ST. CROIX OAKDALE 4-7 BEACH 6-7;38 2ND LAKE ELMO 6;30 '" ',' ., .. . SAT 6 : 13 , 14- 15 16 1'7 18 19 20 ,-. - 2ND LK ST. 2ND AFTON :00 2ND WILLERNIE 2ND NE\.oJPORT CROIX BEACH 7:30 6:30 7:00 . 2ND FOREST LAKE TWP. 7:08 21 28 22 29 23 2ND OAKDAL 6:30 30 24 25 26 2'7 . . April 1989 June 1989 S H T W T F S S H T W T F S . 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 .. I ~hU.7 ,;lA/O {.,.'.3 /J 31 . Chief Mawhor,nerA ./ Sgt. Beberg~ Part-Time Police Officer Candidates DAVID MA WHORTER Chief of Police TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: 123088 Timothy A. Parkos . Kenne th R 0 Ander son . iIlwater ~ \ THE .'"THrLACE OF MINNESOTA EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: 911 The above 5 candidates passed the written and oral testing given by this department and complete background checks were done on them also. The background checks were complete/thorough & very satisfactory on all of them. With Council approval we can move towards the next stages with them (physicals, psychological testing and the F.ToO. program). The POST license paper work is also ready on them. 'Dcf "l 15 ~- , 1 STILLWATER POLICE DEPARTMENT Patrick W. Tice Timothy P. Lynaugh Terrance L. Ecker 212 North Fourth Street, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Phone: 612-439-1314 or 612-439-1336 . ( '. . . .YD 15 RESOLUTION NO. ~ --- RESOLUTION APPROVING SALARY INCREASE FOR ,STILLWATER VOLUNTEER FIRE DE?ARTMENT BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota, that salary increases be, and the same is hereby appr. eyed for~ the following membe~ ,Ie"..~: of the Stillwater Volunteer Fire Department, from and af~~r ,:\~?,~ .~ - . p fL.e 1 Qf"1. I 'I ~V'f' Firefighter <=0.0 7tOO ,.so- Pump Operator - Driver ~ 00 1 f So 8.0 () Lieutenant S .00 1 SQ ~.oo Captain 50 ~< 00 E. SO Ass't. Chief 8. 0 ~.So q,oO Adopted by the City Council this3~9:lay o?tpril! 198~. P'f.ibli"I<H'..l. ~1 lL ~'1I'\Q ATTEST: , ~' 74 ~. MI!tkADJ!L }/1 ' -/ ('/'\ I . 5"L.~L.t--; . -A-!J.-A/cY-.-..l'---(I...'t". z-J..-IA.-~' ! CITY CLERK / i u -t\~ \0 ~ P JI.-1.. ~vL-- ~~,~~ . f~.CA 4;, a () ~ecj~uJ:"Un,<W . 51.. /J CL- .Sf) ~ I "G - .~ ~ ~ ~ tA-05o L ~$ IS-a ~~ ~~ ~~~ ~..L {7'Vt... ""1! I I '1 111 ::Uc.,~ tV . ,$ ~ ~~\ 'f2oo \ 9. '&- 'f J ~\~"i -- ., '"", 'f1~ .. ..~ . ...., ..~--;.. ..... ,:..: . '.' '.', . '..- ~...'.: ~. ..:. '.' . . . . . :.' ,~ :::-.,:,:,:'- ~'::,,:,'<,'::i:~:',;<,:, .. . .... ..' . . .... ..... . ... . .... . -.. . . . . ~ . . " ' "-.' ,-.:.... . w '. . ' '. ~'." .... .' '. ,'~ -'" , '.: ;:'. ." : .... ~~'. -. .'.... .... :..' .-.'... ~. - -.' ...,.. . . ..... .' "-' .. ..'~" . .....' ;.'.....' . '. . . . :'~~';~'.~..._''':'~ '.. .-....::\..:....;;..~.;. .~'~.~,,~;.;.~. .: .', .... . . . ~ -. ..-: :'. - . ':...:',- :... -l Gwen S. LeFevre 519 S. Holcombe Street Stillwater. MN 55082 Nov. )0, 1988 Mayor Abrahamson City of Stillwater 216 N. Fourth St. Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Abrahamson; Since purchasing & living in =j home at 519 S. Holcombe St.,I'v; been receiving quarterly Se~age - garbage collection bills which I feel are excessively high for my 1 person, conservative home ~sag;. Please have my usage revi:wed. Your attention to this ma~ter will be 'most appreciated. \ \ Sincerely, A~~ z: ;;;.~' Gwen S. LeFevre cc ~w~~~L A-ttt~ . ,M~ '1-e-1-~~ . .!II ~~ WJ..e. ~ 3~,co r..M.r~...~ +0 fl---{ .:L ~ ~~~ crt I q ~ ~ [;fL ~-~) """ .~ \ \ \ \ -' ... -. '. . ..: .....;..... ~ ~ -...~. ....~ . . . .. - .~ " - . ' ,.' .- . , . ..... . .' .~...' .... .... . . . -. - ~ . .... ..... . ..... .... -'. ...... l.~.. .:.., ::::~.,~F:?~:f{~:::~.~~~~:~:::~:: '..' ..:',' ......;..:............ . - :.. -:~..~ ::'-:' >: ;~': ~-: ~:.~..:~.:' ;: ~~~-~. -- .- , ' .." . .-._-. ., . :'-:' : ':,': ;:..,~..:~;;-.~~ -< '. -,:' '.~'~.:: ., ,:"':'.':::'~,:,~'..,}',. , :~ ...~:... :.' ~~.,~ ~':. .?:.-.-....:~. . ,'. :':... ..::. , ~~.: .. .. ."... . ::\::y/}:-:::':;:.:;:':, ~ ." , " . . .' .:. . ." ~ . ". . . ';'. ..' ( CUSTOMER BALANCE 11 :2 f 13 " i ! ,4 : I: ~ 7 . e 9 10 11 ' -12 13 14~ III HI 17 1I1!1 191'. 20 ~~J - 00-08-00615 C LE FEVRE t GWEN . 519 S + HOLCOMBE 81'. TOTAL 533.40 533.40 , " ~". ..... ~. " . -' ,-. .' ..... ". , ~. . ,. . .' :.~" .- . ," " " ,.' . -:--~ "'. ' ",- -, '.~' ~...' \", .....,; , '-.',.. " . .,' ~',---;,;..:.',::, ----..'~ - -- ,..<, -.. ~: ..".... :..-'......: ..... ~ .: " . ~ ' .", . .~ '. , . , . , ~.."_..... '" - .. ; '. , ~ . " "'. '\ . .', "'.,", . ,.; . -. . \- ; ..':- ';.', . ". ~ ".' '; . .' '. -' '-,. ~. '- . ~ ".. . . .' , -. - , ,'-::', . ',. - ~ . J. ...; .-.:",.", ,: ,.i' . -.:: <. . .."... . ," ',.",., ", . r illwater ~ --.. ____ . .ll.;, ~ THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOH J TO: DATE: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL STEVE RUSSELL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPM::NT DIRECTOR JANUARY 3, 1989 FROM: . SUBJECT: Modification of Development Program and Tax Increment Financing Plan for Incs:ar Project. A modification to the Redevelopment Plan for Scattered Site Development District is necessary so that :he project pl ans and level of City assistance for the prcject is included in the plan. The attached resolution sets Fe:ruary 21,1989 as the date of the Public Hearing on the modZ;ication. Before the hearing,the modificatio~ wiTl be noticed, distributed to taxing authorities for co:t'nent and received by the Planning Commission. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approval of resolutic1. ATTACHMENT: Resolution. . CITY HAll: 216 NORTH FOURTH STillWATER, MINNESOTA ::,:82 PHONE: 612-439-6121 \ '.- . . . EXHIBIT A NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING CITY OF STILLWATER COUNTY OF WASHINGTON STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Citv Council (the "Council") of the City of Stillwater, County of Washington, State of M:nnesota, will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January _, 1989, at approximately _ p.m. ,at City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street, Stillwater, Minnesota, zoelating to the proposed modification of the Development Program for Develcpment District No. 1 (the "Development Program"), and the proposed modification of the Tax Increment Financing Plans relating to Tax Increment Financing District Nos. 1 through 4, located therein (the "Tax Increment Financing Plans"), all pursuant to and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.124 to 469.134 and 469.174 to 469.179, inclusive, as amended, to reflect the implementation of a master project concept within Development District No.1 and increased project costs. A copy of the Development Program and Tax Increment FinancL1g' Plans as proposed to be modified will be on file and available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall no later than January _, 1989. 'All interested persons may appear at the hear~g and present their views orally or in writing. Dated: January 3, 1989. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL City Clerk 2 . . Ccuncilmember introduced the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent, and moved its adoption: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota on January 3, 1989. ATTEST: Mayor City Clerk (SEAL) 1 ~ -_ l . . . Councilmember introduced the following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent, and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED MODIFICATION BY THE CITY OF THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND THE MODIFICATION OF THE PROPOSED MODIFIED TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLANS RELATING TO TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NOS. 1 THROUGH 4, LOCATED THEREIN. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the "Council") of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota (the "City"), as follows: Section 1. Public Hearing. This Council shall meet on Tuesday, February 21, 1989, at approximately p.m., to hold a public hearing on the following matters: (a) the proposed modification of the Development Program for Development District No. 1 (the "Development Program") , and (b) the proposed modification of the Tax Increment Financing Plans relating to Tax Increment Financing District Nos. 1 through 4 located therein (the "Tax Increment Financing Plans"), all pursuant to and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.124 to 469.134 and 469.174 to 469.179, inclusive, as amended, to reflect the implementation of a master project concept within Development District No. 1 and increased project costs. Section 2. Notice of Hearing; Filing of Program. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to cause notice of the hearing, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, to be given as required by law, to distribute copies of the proposed Development Program and Tax Increment Financing Plans to the Board of Commissioners of Washington County anq. the School Board of Independent School District No. 834, to, place a copy of the proposed modified Development Program pnd Tax Increment Financing Plans on file in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall and to make such copy available for inspection by the public no later than January 22, 1989. The motion for the adoption of the 'foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: . . . whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the Council of the City of stillwater, Minnesota on January 3, 1989. ATTEST: city Clerk ( SEAL) Mayor -2- . . . EXHIBIT A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF STILLWATER COUNTY OF WASHINGTON STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council (the "Council") of the City of Stillwater, County of Washington, State of Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 21, 1989, at approximately p.m. at City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street, Stillwater, Minnesota, relating to the proposed modification of the Development Program for Development District No.1 (the "Development Program"), and the proposed modification of the Tax Increment Financing Plans relating to Tax Increment Financing District Nos. 1 through 4, located therein (the "Tax Increment Financing Plans"), all pursuant to and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.124 to 469.134 and 469.174 to 469.179, inclusive, as amended, to reflect the implementation of a master project concept within Development District No. 1 and increased proj ect costs. A copy of the Development Program and Tax Increment Financing Plans as proposed to be modified will be on file and available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall no later than January 22, 1989. All interested persons may appear at the hearing and present their views orally or in writing. Dated: January 3, 1989 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL City Clerk -3- . r illwater "~ ~ THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA ~ I. C. B. O. Nominating Committee Charles Clausen, Chairman 5360 South Workman Mill Road Whittier, California '30601 January 3, 1'388 Mr. Clausen: Mr. Allen O. Zepper, the Building Official for the City of Stillwater has informed this council of his desire to serve on the Board of Directors of the International Conference of Building Officials. Mr. Zepper has the full support of the Council and if elected, this council feels he will serve the I.C.B.O. membership well. . Respectfully Submitted /j ,~... /'Jj! / / ,/J/aLtp.-( (,U':?t/~ Mayor Wallace Abrahamson City of Stillwater 216 North 4th Street Stillwater, MN 55082 . CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 F'-fONE: 612-439-6121 . . . .. " ~i~~ate~ ";:""H'" OF .'"'''~~ November 28, 1988 Judith Olson 218 North Martha Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Ms. 01 son: The City Coordiriator has asked me to look into the letter you sent to the Mayor dated November 2, 1988. On October 1, 1985, the City Council approved a' variance for construction of a garage and storage building with a three foot setback from the rear and side property lines. On November 11, 1985, abuilding' permit was issued fora fifteen foot by thirty five foot garage and two story . pet ached storage building. There was no mention in the City. Council action regarding height of the structure. City Zoning Code has a maximt.m twenty foot height limit. A recent visit to the site indicates that the storage part of the building is. approximately nineteen feet tall, within the twenty foot height limit. I have written to Ms. liberty informing her that the storage building cannot be used for human habitation or commercial purposes. A copy of that letter is attached. Should you have further questions regarding this matter, feel free to call me at 439-6121. ~in erely, J! ~/U~t~ epnen Russe 11 Community Development Director Enclosure CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER. MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 . . . . '. . --..-......-....- ~ jO ~il~'!te\ TN' "'". " " " .".,,~ November 28, 1988 'Darlene Liberty 210 North Martha Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Ms. Liberty: Re: Building Permit for Garage and Storage Building at 210 North Martha Street. (Permit No. l071) On No vember 11, 1985 the City of St i l1water 'approved a building permit for a garage and storage building at 210 North Martha Street. According,to approved project plans, the structures are setback three feet from the side and rear property lines and the structures height is less than twenty 'feet. A recent visit to the site revealed that the garage is nearing completion and the storage structure-is under co~struction. The height of the storage structure is nineteen feet, within the twenty foot height limit. As indicated on the permit plans and required by City Zoning Code, the storage structure can be used for storage only and not for human habitation or commercial purposes. Since the permit has been out since 1985, please submit a schedule of project completion. ;Jt;~~ Stephen S. Russell Community Development Director c.c. Judith Olson CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER. MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 . . . M E M 0 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: MAYOR AND COUNCIL NILE L. KRIESEL, CITY COORDINATOR DECEMBER 30, 1988 SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY Pursuant to a request from Fire Chief Seim, the Citj advertised for the sale of four (4) cabinet lockers and four (4) bunk beds. We actually had to advertise twice because we did not receive any bids from the first advertisement. Three bids were received after running the second ad. The bids are as follows (each item was to be sold separtely): Bernie Peltier - 4 cabinets @ $15.00 ea. 2 bunk beds @ $10.00 ea. 1 cabinet @ $16.00 3 cabinets @ $10.00 ea. 1 bed @ $20.00 and 3 beds @ $10.00 ea. Paul Glaser - David C. Junker - I would recommend that the bids be awarded as follo~s: Bern i e Pe It i er: $ 45.00 20.00 16.00 20.00 10.00 $ 111. 00 Paul Glaser: 3 cabinet~A. @1.5.00ea.= ",+' I~ (eJ /6. tJ.-...{j 2 bunkbeds @ 10.00 ea. = David C. Junker: 1 cabinet @ 16.00 ea = 1 bed @ 20.00 ea. = 1 bed @ 10.00 ea. = TOTAL BIDS . PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. SUB/88-72 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: December 12, 1988 PROJECT LOCATION: 514 and 518 West Maple Street COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT: RB ZONING DISTRICT: Two Family Residential APPLICANT'S NAME: James Blichfeldt/Blichfeldt Builcers TYPE OF APPLICATION: Variance and Minor Subdivision PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A minor subdivision of two lots with one legal description and parcel number into two lots with a 24 foot modification to the minimum lot area requirement for both lots (each lot is 7,476 square feet, 7,500 square feet is the minimum lot area requirement). . DISCUSSION: The request is for a minor subdivision of th~ two lots. The lots were originally subdivided as two lots but have recently been combined in one lot with one legal description and one parcel number. A home has been constructed on each lot. The RB District regulations require 7,500 square feet for a single family residence and 10,000 square feet for a duplex. The request is for a modification to the minimum lot area requirement of 7,500 square feet. A 24 square foot modification is needed. All the other building and zoning requirements have been met for each lot and home. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of minor subdivison. FINDINGS: The proposed land division is consistent with tne use requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. ATTACHMENTS: - Surveyor's Certificate - Site Plan PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Recommendation approved with the following condit ions: 1. A drainage pl an shall be submitted for lots 8 & 9 showing runoff contained on site. 2. The applicant shall replace/install curbs :0 standards of Public Works Director in front of the properties. . 3. The appl icant shall record an easement for sewer se"rvice to residence at 715 North William and repair line, if line was damaged during construction. . '1 \ I GlA-"'1''''' ~ J~~':1 5/8' 5/ 'f . _~~;'-.lJ;,r- _. ~ c ~~; ;:.;-~;:..,.;;.~ c; ,~;::,:, :: _:~. . 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MN 55112 (6121 631'()351 BOUNUARY SUJ{VEY OF LOTS 8 & 9, BLOCK 13, STAPLES AND MAYS ADDITION TO STILLWATER, WASHINGTON C<'l1NTY, MINNESOTA Prepared for: I3licl1feldt Realty 1450 Frontaye Road Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 (612) -439 - 34 R tJJI 6 l . t ~ :tj C) It ~ \;) \Q ""v' \/~ N89 048' 39" E ""V. ~ S 89039' 29" W 4982(M )500(R) 49,80(M150,O ({11 \ /) :J r\ OG gL> 1 --- ~ \;) 4.J \;) C) -~ ~ \;) --- t\J ~ () '- \;) \;) \;) "- tt) 0'\ ~ .... {s \ f\' 'jJJ LOT 8 7476 sq ft, L.-01; ;> r:c. ?~yJ f\ /( c.) 1 -' 30 30 . \;) I'f) f ..... l\i 't curb --V SCALE 1"=30' Basis for beoring - Astronomic by 50 lor obsf'r/lotion May II, 1988 S 89 039'29"W 49 82(M) 500(R ) · IP t" I P ,It d .~ NB9"39'3(l"E /49 ?5fM I 15000fR/ .. "\~ \/~ ~ -W ES "F-MAPf::E-S"FREE"F---- ---..,-- ~ 60' ROW /' 8ifllmlnou$ / . b f ,._n___/_ clJr______ LeG~ fR) (M) o OENOTes SET 88" 1/8 c l'<) ------- ..-._.._-_._--~._---- I hereby certify that this plan. specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Registered ProfeSSional Land Surveyor under the laws of the Slale of Minnesota, !if~ l~ ~ Dale 5jtlLtJ Reg, No, .it::>! ~ - 'L:: ~ l, " ,., '. ~:' .j r :' EASEMENT " , " ',t. '/:.. . , 'I: ,. . .1 , . I i,?:~"('i THISINOltNTl1RF;,'MADE this th day of Hnrch~ 195.3, hetween TUWUOltE )'l"}:',,;:, ;,',', '~, :~,ld~lt;':~ I.....~ i. \ " , ....--. 'f ',O~,. JOHNSON and RAGN" JOHNSON, husband and wife, of the County of ~laahington and '" . , ,.,.. ~.' . );, .I I.". I ..,' .." . " ': " .:' , . ,',' state of llinneso,ta, parties of the firat part, and LYMAN SUTTON of the County of " :;,;\o(aehington and st,at e of.,;Min~sota'", party of the seoond, ,part, ::, . ' .. . r: . '.. ,~ . . , . ;',. . . ' . , ' . ,~,:>::,; ,,: vIITNr;..C)~~~,:.that the,;sa:~4 Pllr~ies of the 'fir-at par~, in consideration I :of ;the sum of,ONE; ',DoLLAR "($1~00) end other valuElb1e' oonsiderations to them in" l' ,"r-" I ., .1 :l;1and' paid by the ~nid Jla~ty of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby . . ','. ,. '~ , acknowledged, do hereby Grartt,Bargnin, Q!.1itclaim, 'and' Convey' unt6 the said party of the sacond part,,' his heirs end assigns, Forever, an Easement only, over, under, and acrOB~ the Werrterly'T<<>..n . (10) 'fe,et of Lot Eight (8) in Block Thirteen (13) of St,!1plea & May' 8 Addition,,;to.,the: City of stillwater according tb the plat nnd sur- ,~, . . '!:v~y,n.ow on file' and,or' re~ord in the office of the Regi8ter',~f Deed~ of ~aS~ingt~~,i 1" . ':;qOW1~y,t1inneaO~~~~~?r the.' perpetual right and privilep.e o~ layiu6, operating wul ,I 'j I \' ~ . . ," J,' t' , . " ' . . '..', .' 'i,,:: \',:!~~Mp~~ining a SY8t~.O.r sewer and ~ater pipes from the s'ewe~ and water, flystem now : '.' ,I'" ',' ., ' . i '.........'t,.,.~"t~~~9ica"~d in said, L<?t :;Eigh~:p'f' said B,lock Thirteen (13) of Staples & May' e Addition f I 'j I . ~ I:, " : I , f ..r" '.:6ftS~ilhTater and oWned by said' parties of the ffrstpaft t9 Lot Six. (6) in Block . . '/ :1",'.,,' " '.' ," '....'. :'.IT,hlr~een(l3) of StaPles ,and May' ~ Addition to the City of Stilh/ater'together " , with the perpOf,unl'right:and 'privilege of entoring' onto 'said Lot Eight (8) at e.riy' , ' 1(" t.easoriable time or times for the purpose' of renewing, rei)~iring, o~ maintaining . , " said system of wat~r and eew~rJ>ipes4 , ' , ": j ,,' , !":: TO HAVE 'ANDrO HOrp THE SAME hereby granted unt~'the 'said ~arty of the I , t ..;. ,,,I., ' . : , ~' Be.c~nq, part, hi,s" heits : and f8Ssigris ,',as ,appurtEimant to' tho'sald laild of th~ party ';' ': '.' ~ . " ~., , ~ . '" , ' , I. . o.f.:yhe second part'.~\'\ ',,;' ," . 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"-~.':" . ~ :' " 0, ,': .', :, .'., . . ~ " . .," .. ~: . '.. : I - '. , ','} ~_'. I: I . I ~ . , t ", ~ :i;.:' ::' '. ..;..' ... '0 ". " , " ,'. ..}. 0.'; " " " , ... il,\r:, . 'I .' , " ... .. .f '. , ,,' '. , <: "{..:,I !'",! STATE OF , 1'1 :'; I'~ '" ~ )UNNEOOTA sa CpUNTY OF WAf)HIUGTO~ I, On this _~h day of J.1al'ch, 1953, before me, a N()tary Public W1\thin and ; for Baid COWlty, poroouu.11y appe arecl THEODORE o. JOHNSON find REGNA ~TOHNSON, husband , '. and \life, to ,~ kno\'lll.to be the per80ns described in, and \"ho executed the foregoing inRtrument find ackno~ledged that theJf oxecuted the scune as their free act and deed. j . 'j, r-~l";"""""""'~""""",oaI_' ~ '~"r.~+i'i"~ "~""",,,~~,~....-....,.....,............._._~---, .\o'--~ '" ",. ~... ."'....,-..... ........-._-.., a". '..'~....,~" ""'l'" '.., ' " .....~. "-"'~i;,.'~"""":'f',''''''t1,l''''T'''~i i ... '.' ~"., " .. ,,. ,. ''''~' -- , '::~;:<,~:" , -. . . :;:, . I,. :1', '. .. '",.. .~,'-<,'~~"':::~"'-; # ':'. '..,~~(':: .- I . -., +",', 0: . ~ : . .' . I .~:. . . .: . .... .:'; '" .. ': . ..... , ' .. ~ ,." f, I , " t. . . ," '. ',.;, . : ~' :..~ 0 . " . . . . PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW CASE NO. SUP/88-73 Planning Commission Meeting: December 12, 1988 Project Location: Southwest corner of Curve Crest and Industrial 31vds. Zoning District: Industrial Park Industrial Comprehensive Plan District: IP-I Applicant's Name: Happy Thomsen Type of Application: Special Use Permit PROJECT DESCRIPTION Auto and truck repair use. DISCUSS ION: A repair garage requires a Special Use Permit in the Industrial Park - Industrial District. P~rmitted uses in the district include limited manufacturing, office, research facility, warehousing and wholesale business. The truck/auto repair is different from the manufacturi~g and office uses on Industrial Boulevard and Northwestern Avenue. The site on theccrner of Curve Crest and Industrial is located at an entrance to the Stillwa:er Business Park. PROJECT ANALYSIS The proposed 7,200 square foot building meets the setbac< and height requirements for the district. A landscape plan shows street trees, bermed and sodded areas. Signage is shown on the Curve Crest Boulevarc side of the building in two sixty square foot signage areas. Building compat:ole with the area as well as use compatibility is a permit consideration. The proposed building would be of a similar design to the buildings under cons:ruction east of the site on the north side of Curve Crest with exception of no mansard band around the top of the building. The proposed twenty foot building would be constructed of vert;cal rib metal siding with brick accent siding on the Curve Crest and Industrial 3lvd. sides. The repair areas of the building would be one story while the :=ntral office section two stories. No mechanical equipment or refuse stor~ge areas are shown on the site plan. It is recommended that a mansard be added around the entire top of the building. This would increase the interest of the building and make it more compatible with other buildings in the area. Other recommend:tions include removal of the farthest west security light (toward residences) r:aligning the dri veway entrance to a regul ar entrance. screening any mechan:cal equipment and trash area, and removing signs over ,garage doors. Before bui-ding permits can be issued, a final grading/drainage plan must be submi:ted for City Engineer review. RECOMMENDATION Approval with conditions. , . . . FINDINGS: The proposed use will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public and will be in harmony with the general purpose of this ordinance. CONDITIONS: 1. The building design shall be modified to include an overhanging mansard around the entire building or other design improvement to achieve design compatibility. 2. The security light on the west side of the Curve Crest building elevation shall be removed. 3. The trash receptacle shall be stored in the screened security area. 4. The signs over the garage doors shall be removed. (may be numbered) 5. Any mechanical equipment shall be located within the building, to the rear of the building or screened from public view. 6. The electrical service shall be undergrounded from the street. 7. A final grading, drainage plan shall be submitted for City Engineer review and approval before building permit is issued. 8. All landscaping shall be in before building occupancy. 9. The building shall be marked with a street number according to City requirements. 10. Curbs and paving shall meet the standards for the Industrial Park District. 11. The driveway access shall run perpendicular to the street until ten foot in from the property line. 12. Sign permit shall be required for all signs (maximum height of wall sign, twelve feet). 13. There shall be no long term truck or auto storage parking on site. ATTACHMENT: Plans. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval with conditions. . . . STILLWATER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Date: December 12, 1988 Time: 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Gerald Fontaine, Chairman Glenna Bealka Jay Kimble Mark Ehlenz Nancy Putz Jean Jacobson Steve Russell, Comm. Dev. Director Members Absent: Rob Hamlin Judy Curtis Don Valsvik " Chairman Fontaine called the meeting to order. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Mark Ehlenz, seconded by Jean Jacobson to approve the minutes of November 11, 1988 as submitted. All in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. SUP/88-73 - Special Use permit to construct a 7,200 square foot auto and- truck repair building on the Southwest corner of Curve Crest and Industrial Boulevards in the IP-I Industrial park Industrial District. The applicant, Happy Thomsen, presented the request, and discussed the recommended 13 conditions of approval. His concern was with CJndition No. 1 requiring the building be modified to include an ove::hanging mansard around the entire building. He has discussed this condition with the building designer, who informed Mr. Thomsen that a mansard would not be practical on a building of this size because of problems with snow, etc. The Commission also discussed Condition No. 8 which states that landscaping shall be in before building occupancy. The applicant plans to occupy the building before spring. The Co~ission agreed to change the Condition to require an escrow account of 125% of the estimated landscape costs. Ned Windmiller, an occupant of the Medical Arts building on Curve Crest, expressed his concern with the plans for a metal building and the nature of the business. Steve Russell explained that there are no restrictive guidelines in the Industrial Park at this time. Chairman Fontaine said the Commission should only consider usage, as they cannot restrict the building materials. Nancy Putz made a motion to approve the special use permit with 13 conditions, with the following addition to Condition No.1: "or other design improvement to achieve design compatability." 1 stillwater Planning Co ission December 12, 1988 . The motion was second applicant was instructe reach a compromise sol City Council's public h d by Mark Ehlenz. Motion carried 6-0. The to check with the City's building official to tion, and to prepare a new design before the aring. Case No. SUB/88-73 - minor subdivision dividing one lot into two lots of 7,476 square eet each at 514 and 518 West Maple street in the RB Two Family Resid ntial District. The applicant, James B for the hearing. Ch audience. A neighbori subdivision is being re Mr. Russell explained into two lots. A sing house was torn down, The applicant was issue based on the original s be issued clear titles ichfeldt/Blichfeldt Builders, was not present irman Fontaine asked for comments from the g resident on Maple street asked why the uested. that the present lot was originally subdjvided e house was built on the lots, and after the he legal description remained as only one lot. permits to build two houses, one on each lot, bdivision. The purchasers of the homes cannot ntil the legal- description -is -changed. The present occupant of one of the homes stated that the curb in front of the home was damag d during construction. A next-door neighbor expressed his concern w th possible drainage onto his property. The Commission drainage plan construction; 3)Sanita easement be prepared on or proof be submitted t . ed the following conditions of approval: 1) A itted; 2) Repair curb cuts damaged during y sewer line be repaired if damaged and sewer the west property line of the west lot (518), at there is no sewer line. Mark Ehlenz made a mot on to approve the subdivision request wit~ the three conditions; Jean acobson seconded. Motion carried 6-0. OTHER ITEMS Chairman Fontaine req ested that Planning Commission members call steve Russell if they a e unable to attend a meeting. The Commission discus ed a plan for the Industrial Park. Russell will send no ices to all owners and residents of Industrial Park, so hat all are involved in the development plan. ADJOURNMENT steve the of a Motion by Jean Jacobson to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. by Nancy Putz. All in avor. Submitted by: Shel1y Schaubach Recording Secretary Sec~nded . '" .1. . 2. . SUMMARY OF SEWER CLAIMS (F AIRMEADOWS) John M. Harri (301 Laurie Court) C 1 e an i n g Servi cemaster Repair to Basement Labor Carpentry Materi a 1 Carpet Replacement Other Replacement Items Copier Paper Card Table Doll House Drawing Paper Books Diaper Bag Yarn Advertising Brochures Rechargeable Battery Boots/shoes Total C1 aim' Dan Cunningham (302 Laurie Court) Cl ean i ng Servi cemaster Personal Labor Supplies Repair to basement Carpet Replacement Other Replacement Items Video Cassettes Luggage Purse Game s Card Table Ger an i ums Bowling Bag Fabric Dresser Coat Go If Bag Boots Welcome Mats Yarn Pi 11 ow & Case 1 $393.20 $472.00 250.00 176.25 898.25 617.56 5.00 45.00 21. 95 100.00 108.50 15.00 15.48 400.00 15.00 115.00 840.93 $2.749.94 $1,162.45 264.00 75.85 $1,502.30 912.00 3,304.74 67.83 159.00 30.00 95.00 65.00 22.68 16.00 40.00 99.00 89.00 75.00 35.98 5.00 14.00 813.49 . . . Other Motel Film/developing Roto-Rooter Service Total Cl aim'; .. 3. Karl S. Vollstedt (304 Laurie Court) Cleaning Servicemaster 4. Doug & Judy Cameron (306 Laurie Court) Cleaning Servicemaster 5. Vern Willie (308 Laurie Court) Cleaning Servicemaster Carpet Replacement Total Claim' 6. Phillip Christman (310 Laurie Court C 1 e an i n g Servi cemaster Personal Total Cl aim 7. Mike & Sandy Hudson (2304 Fairmeadows Rd.) C 1 e an i n g Servicemaster 8. Howard & Suzan Jacoby (2306 Fairmeadows Rd.) C 1 e an i n g Servicemaster Personal Labor Repair to basement Painting, Staining, Varnishing Wood/Sheetrock Repair Wa 11 paper Carpeting Replacement 2 49.29 12.78 42.50 $247.56 360.00 $663.02 300.00 1,331.22 1,675.00 133.08 104.57 $6.637.10 $745.32 $156.35 $95.40 180.00 $275.40 $607.56 $424.04 $963.02 3,139.30 $3,004.02 Other Replacement Items Stuffed Loon Yarn Wicker Basket Vacuum Cleaner Pool Cues Back Massager Heating Pad Other Motel Room Large Boxes 18.00 9.56 18.00 150.00 25.14 69.95 14.50 49.29 12.14 Total Cl aim Gt<.fW () To"C L- 3 . 305.15 61.43 $7.472.92 l~IO~~.c..3 . . . . . LIST OF BILLS EXHIBIT "A" TO RESOLUTION NO. 8009 Assn. Metropolitan Municipalities Bd. Water Commissioners Burmaster, Russell Commissioner of Transportation Employee Benefit Administration Forest Lake Contracting Gun-N-Smith Honeywell Kriss Products League Minnesota Cities League Minnesota Cities Magnuson & Dieperink Metropolitan Waste Control Comm. Midland Products Company Minnesota-wisconsin Boundary Area Commission Petri, Cindi Russell, Stephen Jim Weber, Inc. 1989 Dues $ WAC Charges Services Rental Workers Comp Insurance Industrial Park Drainage Revolver Trade/Supplies Library Super Blitz Directory LMC cities Bulletin Legal Services SAC Charge-Dece~er Supplies Registration Seminar-Planning \ Parking Snow Removal Adopted by the Council this 3rd day of January, 1939. APPROVED FOR PAYMENT 2,605.00 5,643.00 100.00 900.00 19,156~75 76,319.36 192.48 4,400.34 418.00 156.00 40.00 2,725.55 3,465.00 387.76 30~00 17.00 7.00 200.00 . . . APPLICATIONS - January 3, 1989 CONTRACTORS Donahue Construction, Inc. 1605 Main Street Hopkins, Mn. 55343 Gen. Contr actor New McKenzie Construction 10924 Arcola Trail Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Gen. Contractor Renewa 1 James M. Weber 1225 South Second St. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 Gen. Contractor Renewal TAXI Town Taxi Co. 2812 University Ave. S.E. Minneapolis, Mn. 55414-0784 Renewa 1 DALE BUMPERS, ARKANSAS, CHAIRMAN SAM NUNN, GEQRGIA LOWEll WEICKER. JR., CONNECTICUT JAMES R. SASSER. TENNESSEE RUDY BOSCHWITZ. MINNESOTA MAX BAUCUS, MONTANA WARREN RUOMAN. NEW HAMPSHIRE CARL LEVIN, MICHIGAN ALFONSE M, D' AMATO. NEW YORK ALAN J, DIXON, ILUNOIS ROBERT W. KASTEN, JR.. WISCONSIN DAVID L BOREN, OKLAHOMA LARRY PRESSLER. SOUTH DAKOTA TOM HARKIN, IOWA MALCOlM WALLOP. WYOMING . JOHN F, KERRY, MASSACHUSETTS CHRISTOPHER S, BONO. MISSOURI BARBARA A. MIKULSKI, MARYLAND JOHN W, BALL III, STAff DIRECTOR ROBERT J, DOTCHIN, MINORITY STAFF DIRECTOR tlnittd ~tatt.s ~matt COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS WASHINGTON, DC 20510-6350 December 1988 Dear Friend: I am writing to share with you a recent ruling by the Small Business Administration (SBA) affecting employee training throug~ Minnesota's Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs). In addition, I want to give you an update on legislation affecting Minnesota businesses. We've had some real success this year! But" first 'let "me "share some .very exciting news~ When the 101st Congress convenes in January, I will take on a new role as the senior Republican on the Senate Small Business Committee. In that position, I plan to continue showing my support for small business development which brought me here in the first place. I'll be placing special emphasis on rural development issues. Your input now will be more important than ever. . As you know, the 30 Small Business Development Centers throughout Minnesota provide training and counseling to aid small business growth. The SBDC's authority to provide employee training programs was questioned earlier this year. Initially, the SBA took the view that SBDCs could not provide training for employees of a small business. When I became aware of the SBA position, I contacted my good friend Jim Abnor, Administrator of the SBA, for clarification. I was very concerned about the precedent this might set for determining allowable small business training and counseling activities at SBDCs. . I told Jim that, in my Judgment, employees should be allowed to attend SBA and SBDC training programs. Programs in accounting, finance, marketing, advertising, and customer relations provide necessary background for all small businesses and their employees. Frankly, employees frequently have a greater impact on customers than do owners and managers. My experience in a business where service is essential to survival has demonstrated to me the value of well-trained employees. And I have good news! With some coaxing, the SBA finally agreed to review its position, and concluded that SBDCs may provide training to small business employees so long as there is a need for that training and the businesses themselves will benefit through the training. The ruling specifically clarifies that training in customer relations is considered a legitimate SBDC activity. This could have a great impact on the kind of training offered by SBDCs in Minnesota and across the country." In addition, you legislative changes I Small Business Commit the SBA Reauthorizati ay be interested to know some of the sponsored this year. As a member of the ee, I added three important amendments to n bill which was signed into law this fall. One amendment exp nds the SBA Administrator's authority to approve economic assi tance disaster loans by giving him powers similar to those of t e Secretary of Agriculture. My amendment was spurred by the in quities I observed arising from last summer's drought. Be ause these disasters affect businesses as well as farmers, I wa ted the SBA Administrator to have maximum authority to respond. In addition, I au hored an amendment which lowers the interest rate under t e SBA's economic injury disaster loan program for "non-prof t" organizations, such as cooperative farm elevators. With this change, an elevator unable to get credit elsewhere now is eligible for a direct loan at the same low rate as other farm-depende t businesses. My final amendment to the SBA Reauth situation I have long felt was a failin of the SB program. My amendment will encourage reater bank p in the SBA guaranteed loan program fo smaller loans $50,000) by allowing lenders to use mplified appli rather than the more mplicated for s currently req SBA. Loan applicants nd lenders ag ee that the ap process 1s a real burden. My amendu nt will help the application and ap rovalproces for these sm I really am lookin Business Committee, an share your views on sm always glad when I can elps correct a loan rticipation (less than ation forms, ired by the ication streamline ler loans. forward to I value you 11 business be of assist ,y new ro Ie n the Small lease continue to at affect you. I am RB:wlq . . . . What Rudy is Doing to Support Small Business . . * Reintroduced legislation (S. 444) to restore a capital gains exclusion. The bill allows a 40 percent exclusion for assets held at least one year and a 60 percent exclusion for assets held three years or more. * Organized the Capital Gains Coalition in Congress to generate bipartisan support for restoring the capital gains exclusion. * Introduced the "Rural Development Enhancement Act" to spur economic development and assistance to rural communities. * Sponsored a successful statewide Rural Development Conference in St. Cloud, Minnesota to foster dialogue on the needs of rural communities. * Authored an amendment to the Small Business Act, which was signed into law this fall, to encourage lenders to participate in the Small Business Administration's (SBA) guaranteed loan program. It reduces the amount of paperwork that qualified lenders have to complete for smaller loans (up to $50,000). Authored an amendment to the Small Business Act to expand the SBA Administrator's authority to approve economic assistance disaster loans for businesses. As a result, the SBA Administrator now has authority in this' area similar to that the Secretary"of Agriculture has for farmers. * * Authored an amendment to the Small Business Act to make direc: disaster loans available to non-profit firms on the same terms as for-profit firms when no credit is available from a private lender. With this change, farm dependant non-profits unable to get credit elsewhere now will be eligible for a direct loan at the same low interest rate available to other farm-dependent businesses. * Introduced the Senate version of the "Job Enhancement for Families Act" to expand the existing earned income tax credit and vary it by family size. During Senate debate on the minimum wage, the bill was proposed as a targeted alternative to a substantial minimum wage increase. * Convinced the SBA to reconsider its position on employee training programs offered through local Small Business Development Centers. The SBA has now concluded that these centers can provide training to small business employees. * Will be the ranking Republican on the Senate Small Business Committee when the 101st Congress convenes in January. In his new role, Rudy will continue to work vigorously on behalf of small business.