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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY 2 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES February 4, 1997 7:00 P.M. 5 I. CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. 6 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. 7 II. ROLL CALL. 8 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Enrooth, Wagner and Faust. 9 Also present: Michael Mornson, City Manager; Kim Moore - Sykes, Management 10 Assistant; Roger Larson, Finance Director; Mike Larson, Liquor Operations 11 Manager; Carrie Luther Hennepin County Assessor's Office; and Glen Busitzky, 12 Hennepin County Assessor's Office. 13 III. DISCUSS UPCOMING BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING WITH HENNEPIN 14 COUNTY APPRAISERS GLEN BUSITZKY AND CARRIE LUTHER. 15 Mr. Busitzky reported on the activity of the Hennepin County Assessor's Office in 16 the Hennepin County portion of St. Anthony. He indicated that the home sales 17 market was not as active in Hennepin County as in previous years. Townhomes 18 continue to be a strong market, with 4.7% increase in market value. Ms. Luther 19 indicated that they will be sending out postcards informing residents of the date when they will be assessing properties in their neighborhood. She reported to the Council that she gains access to about 60% of the homes she is appraising. The 22 Board of Review is tentatively set for April 8, 1997. 23 IV. REVIEW WATER AND SEWER RATES. 24 The Finance Director reviewed the water and sewer budgets for 1997 submitted by 25 the Public Works Director. He indicated that the current rate charged for water 26 usage is not sufficient to balance the 1997 water operating budget. He reported the 27 same was true of the sewer budget. It was determined to change the ordinance to 28 have a small increase in the sewer and water rates in order to balance the budget. 29 V. SAV II STORE. 30 The City Manager reported that he mailed the letter of understanding and intent to 31 purchase to Larry McCabe, Ste. Marie Company. He indicated that he spoke with 32 Mr. McCabe, who informed him that not everyone has had a chance to review the 33 letter. The Finance Director also reviewed a memo with the Council that he 34 prepared comparing leasing options to purchasing options. Staff will continue to 35 research purchase versus leasing options and report back to the Council. 36 VI. APACHE PLAZA UPDATE. 37 The City Manager indicated that he has nothing new to report. VII. REVIEW INFORMATION REGARDING STREET IMPROVEMENT 3 HEARINGS. 40 The City Manager reported Councilmember Faust will not be at the February 11th 41 meeting and that Resolution 97 -017 requires 4 /5ths vote to be approved. He also