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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 7:00PM
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Call To Order.
Pledge Of Allegiance.
Roll Call.
Approval Of Agenda.
Proclamations And Recognitions.
Consent Agenda.
Approval Of CC Meeting Minutes
CC 08 -23 -2022.PDF
License And Permits
LICENSEANDPERMITS.PDF
Claims
9 -14 -22 FINAL.PDF
Public Hearing.
Resolution 22 -063 - Setting The Preliminary 2023 Tax Levy And General
Operating Budget For The City Of St. Anthony Village
Shelly Rueckert, Finance Director, presenting.
COVER MEMO .PDF
PRESENTATION.PDF
NOTICE - BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING.PDF
RESOLUTION 22 -063.PDF
Reports From Commission And Staff.
Ordinance 2022 -06 - An Ordinance Amending The St. Anthony City Code, By
Amending Section 150.070, Relating To Allowable Residential Fence Height And
Measurement
FIRST READING
Steve Grittman, City Planner, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
ORDINANCE 2022 -06 REDLINED.PDF
ORDINANCE 2022 -06.PDF
Ordinance 2022 -07 - An Ordinance Amending The St. Anthony City Code, By
Amending: Sections 91.06, 91.56, 91.57 Relating To Keeping And Feeding Of
Animals; Section 94.15 And 96.02 Relating To The Use Of The Public Right Of
Way; Section 96.03 Relating To Private Bus And Transit Benches; Section
150.070 -150.073, Relating To Allowable Residential Fence Height And
Measurement
FIRST READING
Steve Grittman, City Planner, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
CODE REVISIONS TABLE.PDF
ORDINANCE 2022 -07.PDF
General Business Of Council.
Resolution 22 -064 - Approving The Use Of Central Park For A Special Event On
October 29, 2022 From 2 -10PM
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
APPLICATION.PDF
RESOLUTION 22 -064.PDF
Reports From City Manager And Council Members.
Community Forum
Individuals may address the City Council about any City business item not included on the
regular agenda. Speakers are requested to come to the podium, sign their name and
address on the form at the podium, state their name and address for the Clerk ’s record,
and limit their remarks to five minutes. Generally, the City Council will not take official
action on items discussed at this time, but may typically refer the matter to staff for a
future report or direct the matter to be scheduled on an upcoming agenda.
Information And Announcements.
Future Agenda Items
Next Meeting: September 27th
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.PDF
Adjournment
If you would like to request special accommodations or alternative formats, please contact the City Clerk
at 612 -782 -3313 or email city@savmn.com . People who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact us by
using 711 Relay.
Our Mission is to be a progressive and welcoming Village that is walkable, sustainable and safe.
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGECITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDATuesday, September 13, 2022 at 7:00PMJoin Meeting via ZoomThere is also a dial -in option available. Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person. Call To Order.Pledge Of Allegiance.Roll Call.Approval Of Agenda.Proclamations And Recognitions.Consent Agenda.Approval Of CC Meeting MinutesCC 08 -23 -2022.PDFLicense And PermitsLICENSEANDPERMITS.PDFClaims9-14 -22 FINAL.PDFPublic Hearing.Resolution 22 -063 - Setting The Preliminary 2023 Tax Levy And General Operating Budget For The City Of St. Anthony Village
Shelly Rueckert, Finance Director, presenting.
COVER MEMO .PDF
PRESENTATION.PDF
NOTICE - BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING.PDF
RESOLUTION 22 -063.PDF
Reports From Commission And Staff.
Ordinance 2022 -06 - An Ordinance Amending The St. Anthony City Code, By
Amending Section 150.070, Relating To Allowable Residential Fence Height And
Measurement
FIRST READING
Steve Grittman, City Planner, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
ORDINANCE 2022 -06 REDLINED.PDF
ORDINANCE 2022 -06.PDF
Ordinance 2022 -07 - An Ordinance Amending The St. Anthony City Code, By
Amending: Sections 91.06, 91.56, 91.57 Relating To Keeping And Feeding Of
Animals; Section 94.15 And 96.02 Relating To The Use Of The Public Right Of
Way; Section 96.03 Relating To Private Bus And Transit Benches; Section
150.070 -150.073, Relating To Allowable Residential Fence Height And
Measurement
FIRST READING
Steve Grittman, City Planner, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
CODE REVISIONS TABLE.PDF
ORDINANCE 2022 -07.PDF
General Business Of Council.
Resolution 22 -064 - Approving The Use Of Central Park For A Special Event On
October 29, 2022 From 2 -10PM
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
APPLICATION.PDF
RESOLUTION 22 -064.PDF
Reports From City Manager And Council Members.
Community Forum
Individuals may address the City Council about any City business item not included on the
regular agenda. Speakers are requested to come to the podium, sign their name and
address on the form at the podium, state their name and address for the Clerk ’s record,
and limit their remarks to five minutes. Generally, the City Council will not take official
action on items discussed at this time, but may typically refer the matter to staff for a
future report or direct the matter to be scheduled on an upcoming agenda.
Information And Announcements.
Future Agenda Items
Next Meeting: September 27th
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.PDF
Adjournment
If you would like to request special accommodations or alternative formats, please contact the City Clerk
at 612 -782 -3313 or email city@savmn.com . People who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact us by
using 711 Relay.
Our Mission is to be a progressive and welcoming Village that is walkable, sustainable and safe.
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGECITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDATuesday, September 13, 2022 at 7:00PMJoin Meeting via ZoomThere is also a dial -in option available. Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person. Call To Order.Pledge Of Allegiance.Roll Call.Approval Of Agenda.Proclamations And Recognitions.Consent Agenda.Approval Of CC Meeting MinutesCC 08 -23 -2022.PDFLicense And PermitsLICENSEANDPERMITS.PDFClaims9-14 -22 FINAL.PDFPublic Hearing.Resolution 22 -063 - Setting The Preliminary 2023 Tax Levy And General Operating Budget For The City Of St. Anthony VillageShelly Rueckert, Finance Director, presenting.COVER MEMO .PDFPRESENTATION.PDFNOTICE - BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING.PDFRESOLUTION 22 -063.PDFReports From Commission And Staff.Ordinance 2022 -06 - An Ordinance Amending The St. Anthony City Code, By Amending Section 150.070, Relating To Allowable Residential Fence Height And MeasurementFIRST READINGSteve Grittman, City Planner, presenting.COVER MEMO.PDFORDINANCE 2022 -06 REDLINED.PDFORDINANCE 2022 -06.PDFOrdinance 2022 -07 - An Ordinance Amending The St. Anthony City Code, By Amending: Sections 91.06, 91.56, 91.57 Relating To Keeping And Feeding Of Animals; Section 94.15 And 96.02 Relating To The Use Of The Public Right Of Way; Section 96.03 Relating To Private Bus And Transit Benches; Section 150.070 -150.073, Relating To Allowable Residential Fence Height And Measurement FIRST READINGSteve Grittman, City Planner, presenting.COVER MEMO.PDFCODE REVISIONS TABLE.PDFORDINANCE 2022 -07.PDFGeneral Business Of Council.Resolution 22 -064 - Approving The Use Of Central Park For A Special Event On October 29, 2022 From 2 -10PMCharlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.COVER MEMO.PDFAPPLICATION.PDFRESOLUTION 22 -064.PDFReports From City Manager And Council Members.
Community Forum
Individuals may address the City Council about any City business item not included on the
regular agenda. Speakers are requested to come to the podium, sign their name and
address on the form at the podium, state their name and address for the Clerk ’s record,
and limit their remarks to five minutes. Generally, the City Council will not take official
action on items discussed at this time, but may typically refer the matter to staff for a
future report or direct the matter to be scheduled on an upcoming agenda.
Information And Announcements.
Future Agenda Items
Next Meeting: September 27th
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.PDF
Adjournment
If you would like to request special accommodations or alternative formats, please contact the City Clerk
at 612 -782 -3313 or email city@savmn.com . People who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact us by
using 711 Relay.
Our Mission is to be a progressive and welcoming Village that is walkable, sustainable and safe.
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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 AUGUST 23, 2022
4
5 CALL TO ORDER.
6
7 Mayor Stille called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
8
9 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
10
11 Mayor Stille invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
12
13 ROLL CALL.
14
15 Present: Mayor Stille, Councilmembers Jenson, Randle, Walker and Webster.
16 Absent:None.
17 Also Present:City Manager Charlie Yunker, Finance Director Shelly Rueckert, and Police Chief
18 Jon Mangseth.
19 Guests:None.
20
21 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
22 ITEMS.
23
24 I.APPROVAL OF AUGUST 23, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
25
26 Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Webster, to approve the City
27 Council Meeting Agenda of August 23, 2022.
28
29 Motion carried 5-0.
30
31 II.PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
32
33 A.Swearing in of St. Anthony Police Officer Cody Boegeman.
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35 Police Chief Jon Mangseth introduced Police Officer Cody Boegeman and administered the oath.
36
37 Mayor Stille stated that the City and Council have had the privilege to swear in three Officers
38 over the past six weeks. He welcomed Officer Boegeman to the family of the City. He pledged
39 the support for safety of the Police Department in order to keep the community safe.
40
41 III.CONSENT AGENDA.
42
43 A.Approve August 8, 2022, Council meeting minutes.
44 B.Licenses and permits.
45 C.Claims.
46
47 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Randle, to approve the Consent
48 Agenda items.
49
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
August 23, 2022
Page 2
1 Motion carried 5-0.
2
3 IV.PUBLIC HEARING – NONE.
4
5 V.REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF – NONE.
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7 VI.GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
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9 A.2023 Budget & Levy Presentation.
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11 Mayor Stille stated that this is a presentation of information the Council has already heard and
12 discussed in a public worksession. He noted that no action will be taken tonight as this is meant
13 to be an informational presentation for the public.
14
15 Finance Director Shelley Rueckert presented this item, noting that at the March 22, 2022 Work
16 Session, the City Council and staff reviewed the proposed 2023 debt levy. The debt levy
17 provides funding for 2023 debt service payments for the road improvement debt, lease revenue
18 debt (city buildings) and the tax abatement debt (parks and sidewalks). The proposed 2023 debt
19 levy was approved at the July 12, 2022 City Council Meeting. At the August 8, 2022 Work
20 Session, staff provided the City Council with information regarding an overall levy scenario and
21 a detailed 2023 General Fund Budget. Staff also proposed added levy support for the Fire
22 Department paramedic program that will allow the first responders to provided expanded
23 medical care prior to the arrival of an ambulance. Also discussed was capacity for employee
24 retention as deemed needed in 2023.
25
26 Ms. Rueckert explained that Council directed staff to incorporate the items discussed into the
27 2023 Budget and Levy. Council affirmed the adjustments to the various capital levies that are
28 consistent with the long-term capital plans. No increase in the Housing Redevelopment
29 Authority (HRA) levy was proposed for 2023. The levy proposed reflects the Work Session
30 discussions. The proposed 2023 overall levy is $8,687,425, which represents an increase of
31 $444,333 or a 5.39% increase compared to the 2022 overall levy.
32
33 Ms. Rueckert reviewed the next steps which include a public hearing on September 13, 2022 to
34 adopt the preliminary 2023 budget and property tax levy which will be finalized in December of
35 2022.
36
37 Mayor Stille thanked Ms. Rueckert for the excellent presentation.
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39 Councilmember Webster acknowledged that costs are going up and that staff looks for every
40 opportunity to reduce costs. She stated that 71 percent of the costs are staff related as the City
41 prioritizes the value of a good team of staff. She referenced the increase in the Police coverage
42 rates and asked if some of the costs could be offset in the partnership to Lauderdale.
43
44 Ms. Rueckert replied that the contract fees were raised by $58,000 as those costs are shared
45 equally.
46
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
August 23, 2022
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1 Mayor Stille commented that the City has always passed on its costs in order to spread those
2 costs over the full service area.
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4 Ms. Rueckert acknowledged that there is benefit in the economy of scale.
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6 Councilmember Webster commented that she likes that the presentation includes the annual and
7 monthly costs for homeowners for City services and asked if future presentations could include
8 the costs currently paid compared to the proposed increase.
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10 Ms. Rueckert confirmed that she could include that information in future presentations.
11
12 Councilmember Walker stated that it is good to hear about the additional firefighter and
13 paramedic positions. He asked if the Safer Grant amount has been stated.
14
15 Ms. Rueckert replied that the Safer grant would cover the cost for those positions for three years.
16 She stated that staff is still waiting to hear the results of that grant application.
17
18 Councilmember Jenson stated that there was a lot of detailed information presented and
19 complimented staff for also including the thought process and rationale for developing the
20 budget. He acknowledged the transparent budget process Ms. Rueckert has developed and
21 thanked her for that.
22
23 Mayor Stille also thanked Ms. Rueckert. He stated that he was apprehensive going into the
24 budget process because of the increases in the economy. He acknowledged the new things and
25 staff that will be coming to the community in an effort to continue to provide better service to the
26 community. He acknowledged that the Fire Chief has been patient in waiting for additional
27 firefighters and that will be gained through this budget. He referenced the retention item and
28 noted that the City would rather retain good employees instead of hiring and training new staff
29 members. He also acknowledged the training for new Police Officers which is an important step
30 in the process for a safe community.
31
32 VII.REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
33
34 Councilmember Jenson stated he attended the Ramsey County local government meeting for
35 August.
36
37 Mayor Stille stated he attended the Executive Committee meeting for the Mississippi Water
38 Management Organization at which the budget was discussed. He stated that he was also
39 privileged to attend the Class A Amateur Baseball Tournament and throw out the first pitch.
40
41 VIII.COMMUNITY FORUM.
42
43 Mayor Stille invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items that
44 are not on the regular agenda.
45
46 Hearing none, Mayor Stille moved forward with the agenda.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
August 23, 2022
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2 IX.INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
3
4 None.
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6 X. ADJOURNMENT.
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8 Mayor Stille adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
9
10
11 Respectfully submitted,
12 Amanda Staple
13 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
14
15 Mayor
16 ATTEST:
17 City Clerk
18
Saint Anthony Village
DATE: September 13, 2022 Approved:
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: License Clerk
ITEM: License and Permits for Approval:
General Contractors License:
Demars Signs, Coon Rapids, MN
Mechanical Contractors Licenses:
Centerpoint Energy MN Gas, Golden Valley, MN
Craig’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Stanchfield, MN
Dean’s Home Services, Brooklyn Center, MN
Hero Plumbing Heating & Cooling, Bloomington, MN
MSP Plumbing Heating & Air, St Paul, MN
Professional Mechanical Services, Big Lake, MN
Commercial Rental License:
Applicant:Curtin Properties
Location:3817 Macalaster Dr NE
Residential Rental Licenses:
Applicant:Pro Realty Services
Location:2907 30th Ave NE
Applicant:Stephen Nguyen
Location:2905 Silver Lake Rd NE
Third Dog Permit
Applicant:Robert Graham
Location:4020 Fordham Dr.
City of St Anthony Village CITY OF ST ANTHONY CHECK REGISTER Page: 1
Check Issue Dates: 9/1/2022 - 9/14/2022 Sep 08, 2022 02:03PM
Vendor Number Payee Check Issue Date Amount
10710 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST 09/02/2022 1,155.00
11792 INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL #49 09/02/2022 420.00
11793 LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES 09/02/2022 1,170.00
10002 LOCAL UNION IAFF #3486 09/02/2022 333.40
11740 XCEL ENERGY 09/01/2022 58,709.12
12760 10322006 SSI MN TRANCHE 1 (FD)09/14/2022 1,061.33
1118 56 BREWING 09/14/2022 629.38
13202 ACE ASPHALT PAVING CONTRACTORS 09/14/2022 1,341.60
10039 AIRGAS USA LLC 09/14/2022 86.59
13092 ALLIANCE PARTS BOYER 09/14/2022 257.76
1122 AM CRAFTS SPIRITS 09/14/2022 750.86
11992 AMERICAN FLAGPOLE & FLAG CO 09/14/2022 735.20
1100 ARTISIAN BEER COMPANY 09/14/2022 5,017.45
12180 ARVIG CONSTRUCTION 09/14/2022 357.94
10115 ASPEN MILLS 09/14/2022 103.45
10116 ASPEN WASTE SYSTEMS INC 09/14/2022 226.41
10125 ASTLEFORD INTERNATIONAL 09/14/2022 307.35
2030 BALD MAN BREWING 09/14/2022 284.66
10146 BARTON SAND AND GRAVEL 09/14/2022 100.00
10159 BEISSWENGER'S 09/14/2022 26.49
1013 BELLBOY CORPORATION 09/14/2022 11,181.66
1014 BELLBOY CORPORATION 09/14/2022 244.16
2009 BLACK STACK BREWING 09/14/2022 655.00
12526 BONA BROS AUTO & TRUCK SERVICE 09/14/2022 470.05
8544 BOURGET IMPORTS 09/14/2022 235.50
12622 BOYER TRUCKS PARTS DISTRIBUTION 09/14/2022 791.88
1018 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN BEER 09/14/2022 66,118.66
1011 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN WINE & SPIRITS 09/14/2022 8,322.42
1009 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN WINE & SPIRITS 09/14/2022 1,479.55
10206 BROCK WHITE COMPANY LLC 09/14/2022 413.77
1114 CANNON RIVER WINERY 09/14/2022 168.00
1017 CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES 09/14/2022 35,299.99
12139 CEMSTONE PRODUCTS COMPANY INC 09/14/2022 166.81
10276 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 09/14/2022 426.96
10293 CITY OF ROSEVILLE 09/14/2022 16,273.79
13173 COMMERCIAL ASPHALT CO 09/14/2022 1,109.91
10332 COMPTON'S COMMERCIAL CLNG. INC 09/14/2022 3,578.00
12561 CORE & MAIN LP 09/14/2022 1,173.87
13199 COYOTE CORPORATION 09/14/2022 73.46
12528 CREATIVE CONCRETE 09/14/2022 1,890.00
10349 CREATIVE FORMS & CONCEPTS 09/14/2022 715.42
1042 CRYSTAL SPRINGS ICE 09/14/2022 1,002.10
10373 DAILEY DATA & ASSOCIATES 09/14/2022 1,159.59
10375 DALCO 09/14/2022 232.74
10393 DELL MARKETING LP 09/14/2022 162.51
1063 DOMACE VINO 09/14/2022 183.00
10431 DOOR SERVICE COMPANY 09/14/2022 17,225.00
10432 DORSEY & WHITNEY 09/14/2022 3,970.00
10473 EMERGENCY APPARATUS 09/14/2022 2,037.51
10483 ESS BROTHERS & SONS INC.09/14/2022 740.52
10488 EVERGREEN TOWNHOMES HOA 09/14/2022 658.31
10508 FERGUSON WATERWORKS 09/14/2022 426.92
10526 FLEETPRIDE 09/14/2022 281.80
City of St Anthony Village CITY OF ST ANTHONY CHECK REGISTER Page: 2
Check Issue Dates: 9/1/2022 - 9/14/2022 Sep 08, 2022 02:03PM
Vendor Number Payee Check Issue Date Amount
11998 FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONM, LLC.09/14/2022 1,613.00
13177 FRA-DOR INC 09/14/2022 102.43
11866 GALLS 09/14/2022 1,402.04
12353 GARY CARLSON EQUIPMENT COMPANY 09/14/2022 214.00
1110 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO 09/14/2022 51.95
10578 GOPHER STATE ONE CALL 09/14/2022 355.20
10585 GRAINGER 09/14/2022 146.21
1021 GREAT LAKES COCA COLA 09/14/2022 1,073.88
10624 HAWKINS, INC 09/14/2022 2,180.77
2024 HEADFLYER BREWING 09/14/2022 610.00
10661 HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER 09/14/2022 1,816.89
12711 HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE 09/14/2022 1,482.50
1019 HOHENSTEIN'S, INC 09/14/2022 13,208.50
10693 HOTSY MINNESOTA 09/14/2022 359.80
13198 HOVERSTEN, ANDREA & KJELL 09/14/2022 665.00
13198 HOVERSTEN, ANDREA & KJELL 09/14/2022 61.78
13052 JEFF BELZER'S ROSEVILLE 09/14/2022 1,842.71
1102 JOHNSON BROTHERS 09/14/2022 7,965.66
1004 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY.09/14/2022 7,667.79
1005 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY.09/14/2022 9,404.66
1006 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY.09/14/2022 19,119.22
1044 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY.09/14/2022 9,731.35
2028 LADONA CERVECERIA 09/14/2022 230.00
10816 LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES 09/14/2022 40.80
10831 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES 09/14/2022 9,762.00
10829 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES 09/14/2022 30.00
10861 LOFFLER COMPANIES - 131511 09/14/2022 155.26
2010 LUPULIN BREWING 09/14/2022 263.30
10874 MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT GROUP 09/14/2022 656.60
11985 MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY 09/14/2022 7,033.00
10886 MARCO INC 09/14/2022 149.87
1125 MAVERICK (NEGOCE)09/14/2022 305.52
10916 MENARDS LUMBER 09/14/2022 79.36
10931 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL - WASTEWATER 09/14/2022 59,251.64
10939 MIDWAY FORD 09/14/2022 4,574.51
10963 MINNEAPOLIS SAW COMPANY INC 09/14/2022 587.20
12940 MINNEHAHA BLDG MAINTENANCE 09/14/2022 76.95
11032 MINNESOTA DEPT OF HEALTH 09/14/2022 5,669.00
11036 MINNESOTA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 09/14/2022 590.60
10985 MINNESOTA FIRE SERVICE 09/14/2022 120.00
11965 MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY 09/14/2022 300.00
13169 MNL 09/14/2022 500.00
11079 MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES 09/14/2022 747.74
1051 NEW FRANCE WINE COMPANY 09/14/2022 1,431.00
13060 NINENORTH 09/14/2022 906.49
11163 OFFICE DEPOT 09/14/2022 114.28
12779 OPTION ONE MECHANICAL LLC 09/14/2022 5,121.00
12112 OREILLY AUTO PARTS 09/14/2022 28.06
11185 PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, INC.09/14/2022 329.06
1012 PAUSTIS & SONS 09/14/2022 4,422.00
1001 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 09/14/2022 11,724.92
1002 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 09/14/2022 6,344.68
11227 PLUNKETT'S 09/14/2022 1,019.42
City of St Anthony Village CITY OF ST ANTHONY CHECK REGISTER Page: 3
Check Issue Dates: 9/1/2022 - 9/14/2022 Sep 08, 2022 02:03PM
Vendor Number Payee Check Issue Date Amount
12447 PMG 56 LLC MN SERIES 09/14/2022 286.80
2043 PORTAGE BREWING COMPANY 09/14/2022 157.50
12747 PRECISE MRM LLC 09/14/2022 50.00
2019 PRYES BREWING COMPANY 09/14/2022 1,312.00
12311 PUCKETTS RECYCLING 09/14/2022 120.00
11302 RAMSEY COUNTY 09/14/2022 282.50
1062 RED BULL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY 09/14/2022 339.50
13200 RIVARD COMPANIES 09/14/2022 1,770.00
12614 SAFELITE FULFILLMENT INC 09/14/2022 92.98
2018 SMALL LOT WINES 09/14/2022 202.00
1024 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 09/14/2022 6,112.09
1008 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 09/14/2022 1,535.92
1026 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 09/14/2022 15,193.88
1036 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 09/14/2022 441.12
11457 ST ANTHONY VILLAGE CENTER, LLC 09/14/2022 5,142.32
11478 STAR TRIBUNE 09/14/2022 426.96
2001 STEEL TOE BREWING 09/14/2022 383.00
11994 STERICYCLE INC 09/14/2022 28.82
13178 STEVEN P CARLSON 09/14/2022 3,500.00
11502 STREICHER'S 09/14/2022 4,357.79
13201 STRYKER MEDICAL 09/14/2022 721.14
12628 SUBURBAN AUTO BODY INC 09/14/2022 1,925.72
12026 SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY 09/14/2022 470.00
11515 SUN BADGE CO.09/14/2022 379.00
11566 TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL 09/14/2022 916.00
12702 TOKLE INSPECTIONS INC 09/14/2022 2,469.60
11586 TRACY PRINTING 09/14/2022 1,200.30
11595 TRI STATE BOBCAT, INC.09/14/2022 210.56
11819 TRUE NORTH ELECTRIC 09/14/2022 587.65
11612 TWIN CITY JANITOR SUPPLY 09/14/2022 124.60
2037 URSA MINOR BREWING 09/14/2022 1,148.90
11659 VALLEY-RICH C0., INC.09/14/2022 6,625.20
11674 VERIZON WIRELESS 09/14/2022 1,883.55
11682 VIKING INDUSTRIAL CENTER 09/14/2022 472.93
1025 VINOCOPIA 09/14/2022 2,129.06
11933 WIMACTEL INC 09/14/2022 50.00
1034 WINE COMPANY/THE 09/14/2022 1,648.00
1038 WINE MERCHANTS INC 09/14/2022 3,347.45
1032 WINEBOW 09/14/2022 909.68
11738 WSB & ASSOCIATES, INC.09/14/2022 76,688.75
6540 Z WINES USA LLC 09/14/2022 101.00
Grand Totals: 601,326.72
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: September 13, 2022
TO: Mayor Stille, City Council Members, City Manager Yunker
FROM: Shelly Rueckert, Finance Director
ITEM: 2023 Preliminary Levy / General Fund Budget
At the August 23rd City council meeting, the city staff presented the proposed 2023 general fund
operating budget and the 2023 overall levy.
Staff’s has affirmed the proposed 2023 overall levy is $8,687,425, which represents an increase
of $444,333 or a 5.39% increase compared to the 2022 overall levy.
The standard parameters used for preparing the General Fund Budget and Levy include:
• City revenues budgeted at current run rates for sources that are subject to trends and
conservative baseline estimates for re-occurring aids and charges for services.
• Expenses budgeted at amounts that will maintain present level of City services.
• Liquor transfers to the General Fund are based on liquor operating results.
The General Fund Budget and Levy details:
Each year the General Fund revenue and expenditure budget line items are examined for
changes in expected collections/charges, labor adjustments, changes in contract rates,
insurance rates, utility costs, usage of various materials or needs, etc. The findings of this
examination produce the drivers associated with the proposed 5.39% increase in the Overall
Levy - see below:
General Fund Expenditures:
• Personnel costs – 70.85% of expenditures, overall budgeted costs increased by $599,248
or 10.69%
• The 2023 base wage increases reflect the Union contracts settlements, at a cost of
$196,512 or 3.91%. Please note that Union Longevity and Step increases occurring
in 2023 are also included. This amount and rate of change represent the effects of
the annual wage adjustment. Other factors creating the additional $402,736 of
costs are as follows:
o Wages and benefits of $226,630 as a placeholder for two additional fulltime
fire fighters. A Safer Grant has been submitted that will substantially support
these additional costs. The net levy impact to phase in support for these
potential positions is estimated at $54,591 for 2023.
o Includes an allowance of $27,209 for employee retention in 2023.
o A Paramedic position will be added to the Firefighters Union contract in 2023.
The added cost of this wage distinction will be $10,550. Currently three
firefighters are certified paramedics.
o Added 3.5-month training period wages of $44,250 as a placeholder for two
new Police Officers, anticipating retirements in 2023. Budgeting training costs
vs using overtime for training is a more economical outcome.
o The contracted communications position was included in contracted services
in 2023 budget. Now the position is part-time and is included here at cost of
$37,211. Therefore, costs shifted budget categories. Actual net impact to the
levy has been reduction by approximately $5,000.
o Part-time Finance position became Full-time in 2022 due to need and
succession planning, wage impact approximately $28,500.
o Health Insurance premium increase of 10.85 % is shared 50/50 by the City
and the employees, expected cost is $31,731.
• Contracted services – 10.3% of expenditures, overall increase of $18,622.
• Construction permits inspections budgeted at an increasing baseline activity has
results in greater expense of $17,939. This increase has no impact on the levy as
the inspection fee is a percentage of permit revenue received.
• Assessor, Attorney, Auditor, Engineer and Planner services reflect rate and activity
increases. The net result of these factors is cost impact of $23,746.
• Contracted Information Technology costs up $30,110.
• Miscellaneous service contracts are estimated to decrease by $53,173 due to
moving communications position in house and taking on the maintenance duties
for Salo park.
• Other Insurance costs – 4.4% of expenditures, overall costs up by $25,577.
• Workman's Compensation experience rating improved 8% in the 2022-2023 renewal
a cost benefit of approximately $27,700. However, this was offset an increase in
police coverage rates creating an additional cost of $58,400. Police rates are
increasing due to the rising number of PTSD claims. These factors substantially
account for the $32,172 increase in worker’s compensation premiums. This equates
to a 17.4% increase cost for 2023.
• Liability, Property and Casualty premiums are projected decline by $6,595 in 2023.
• Pass through costs – 2.3% of expenditures, costs up $19,019.
• The substantial portion of the increase represents an $14,526 increase in the rent
transfer to the City Hall/Community Center Fund.
• Remaining budget line items – 12.2% of overall expenditures or $1,066,602, costs are up
$85,327. Energy costs make up $47,892 of this increase. Then anticipated inflationary
factors of 5% to 6% have been applied to many of the supplies and services purchases.
• Costs include repairs and maintenance, utilities, fuels, training, supplies,
communications, sustainability programing, road maintenance, printing and
publications etc.
General Fund Revenues:
• Liquor transfer to the General Fund will increase from $250,000 to $275,000 in 2023.
• 2023 State funded Local Government Aid reflects an increase of $12,321, less than
originally anticipated.
• Police contracted services has increased by $58,027.
• Excess Tax Increment collections are projected to increase by $104,780 in 2023, more
than originally anticipated.
• Federal Grants reflects $172,039 of potential SAFER grant proceeds to be used for hiring
two additional firefighters.
The 2023 HRA Budget and Levy is proposed at the same amount as 2022, 0% Levy increase.
The 2023 Debt Related Levies are proposed to increase by $0 over the 2022 combined debt
levies. The last step of the Peak to Plateau debt plan was the bonding of the 2022 street
improvement. The second phase of the program continues to stabilize the street improvement
program’s impact on the annual levy, while also reducing the reliance on debt to fund
construction costs.
In the Phase II Street Improvements and related bonding will be skipped in 2023 and resumed in
2024. The goal associated with Phase II is a modified pace of improvements to reduce reliance
on bond financing and transition to levy support for construction cost. Again, the debt levy for
2023 will not increase, which will be the fourth year in a row of a flat levy. The combined
program phases have served to lower annual levy impact of street reconstruction by
$3,166,000 over the last 9 years.
The 2023 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) levy is proposed to increase by $30,000. The
2023 Building Improvement, Infrastructure and Park Improvement levies are each proposed at a
$5,000 increase. These levy increases are consistent with the city’s long-term capital
improvement plans.
Upcoming Budget meetings
At the October 11, 2022 Council work session, Staff will present the proposed 2023 updates to
the long-term capital budget plans.
At the October 25, 2022 Council work session, Staff will present the proposed 2023 utility rate
adjustments and budgets
At the October 25, 2022 City Council meeting, Staff will present the 2023 long term capital
budgets as revised. Requested City Council action will be for the approval of 2023 capital levies
and long-term plans.
The final presentation of the 2023 Budget and Property Tax Levy (Truth in Taxation) hearing is
scheduled for the December 13, 2022 Council Meeting. At the meeting, Staff will present a
recap of the final 2023 Budget and the 2023 Property Tax Levy’s impact on property tax bills.
Path to the 2023 Tax Levy
Cost of Services:
$8,970,976
Police, Fire, Public
Works, Parks,
Emergency Mgmt,
Finance,
Administration, HRA
City Revenues Generated:
$3,281,931
Licenses and Permits
Intergovernmental Aids
Charges for Services,
Fines, Reimbursements
and Transfers
Gap:
$5,689,044
Levy Amount
$5,689,044
Buildings Maintenance &
Equipment Replacement:
$350,000 - $50,000*
City Buildings, Fleet, Snow
Plows, Fire Engines,
Equipment, Technology,
Park Shelters
City Revenues Generated:
$220,500
Transfers, Equipment
Sales, Park Dedication
Fees, Grants, Fees
Gap:
$511,200*
Levy Amount
$511,200
2022 Debt Service
Obligations:
$3,072,797
Street and Utility
Reconstruction, Flood
Mitigation, Parks and
City Facilities
Reconstruction,
Debt Levy Reduction
Program Resources:
$585,616
Municipal State Aid,
Excess Bond Funds,
Project Savings,
Stormwater Fees
Gap:
$2,487,181
Levy Amount
$2,487,181
Total Levy
Amount
$8,687,425
Cost of Services Less Operational Revenues Leaves a Funding Gap, Which Equals Levy
Need
Replacement Costs Less Generated Revenues Leaves a Funding Gap, Which Equals Levy
Need
Debt Payments Less Debt Reduction Resources Leaves a Funding Gap, Which Equals Levy
Need
Operating Funds Capital Improvement Debt Levy * Annual needs range from
$350,000 - $950,000 based
on timing of replacement.
* Gap determined by
monitoring fund balance
annually to maintain 15-
year replacement plan.
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2023 PROPOSED BUDGET September 13, 2022
2023 BUDGET CALENDAR
January 12‐14, 2022: Goal Setting,
Financial Management and Planning
February 8, 2022: Public Hearing/Provide
Residents with an opportunity to have input
in the 2023 Budget process.
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2023 BUDGET CALENDAR
February –April 2022: City Council work sessions with City Manager, Finance Director
and City Engineer – Discussions on 2023 Debt levy and Updated Street and Utility
improvements plan.
2023 BUDGET CALENDAR
April ‐May 2022: Staff Meetings with Department Heads – Discussion on
2023 Operating Budget and Capital Budgets
June ‐August 2022: Further work sessions with Council – Discussing Staff
Proposals for 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets. Council meeting approving
the Debt Levy.
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2023 BUDGET CALENDAR
August 23, 2022: Presentation of the
Proposed 2023 Operating Budget &
Property Tax Levy to the City Council.
2023 BUDGET PARAMETERS
•City revenues budgeted using current run rates for sources that are
subject to trends and conservative baseline estimates for re-occurring aids
and charges for services
•Expenses budgeted at amounts that will maintain present level of City
services
•Liquor transfers are based on liquor operating results
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PATH TO THE 2023 TAX LEVY
Cost of Services Less Operational Revenues Leaves a Funding Gap, Which Equals Levy Need
Cost of City Services:
$8,970,976
Police, Fire, Public
Works, Parks,
Emergency
Management, Finance
Administration and
HRAOperating FundsCity Revenues
Generated:
$3,281,931
Licenses and Permits
Intergovernmental
Aids, Charges for
Services, Fines,
Reimbursements and
Transfers
Gap:
$5,689,044
Levy Amount
$5,689,044
PATH TO THE 2023 TAX LEVY
Replacement Costs Less Generated Revenues Leaves a Funding Gap, Which Equals Levy Need
Capital Improvement* Annual needs range from
$350,000 ‐$950,000 based
on timing of replacement.
Buildings Maintenance &
Equipment Replacement:
$350,000 -
$950,000*
City Buildings, Fleet,
Snow Plows, Fire Engines,
Equipment, Technology,
Parks and City
Infrastructure
City Revenues
Generated:
$230,500
Transfers,
Equipment Sales,
Park Dedication
Fees, Grants, Fees
Gap:
$511,200*
Levy Amount
$511,200
* Gap determined by
monitoring fund
balance annually to
maintain a 15 year
replacement plan.
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PATH TO THE 2023 TAX LEVY
Debt Payments Less Debt Reduction Resources Leaves a Funding Gap, Which Equals Levy Need
Debt LevyLevy Amount
$2,487,181
Gap:
$2,487,181
2023 Debt Service
Obligations:
$3,072,797
Street and Utility
Reconstruction, Flood
Mitigation, Parks
and City Facilities
Debt Levy
Reduction Program
Resources:
$585,616
Municipal State
Aid, Excess Bond
Funds, Project
Savings,
Stormwater Fees Total Levy
Amount
$8,687,425
GENERAL FUND AND LEVY
2022 2023 Increase
General/HRA $5,289,711 $5,689,044 $399,333
Debt Service $2,487,181 $2,487,181 $0
Capital/Building/Infrastructure
Improvements $466,200 $511,200 $45,000
Overall Levy $8,243,092 $8,687,425 $444,333
Total Percent Change 5.39%
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OVERALL LEVY BY FUND TYPE
General/HRA
65%
Debt Service
29%
Capital & Building
Improvements
6%
2023 GENERAL FUND REVENUES
Tax Levy
64%Licenses, Permits,
& Fines
5%
Intergov't Revenue
14%
Contracts
12%
Miscellaneous
2%Transfers
3%
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2023 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
Administration
10%Finance
4%
Police
46%
Fire
18%
Public Works
11%
Parks
4%
All Other
7%
2023 BUDGET - COST DRIVERS
•Personnel costs: 70.85% of expenditures, overall costs up $599,248
or 10.69%
The 2023 base wage increases reflect the Union contracts settlements, at a cost of
$196,512 or 3.91%. Union’s scale steps and longevity steps are also factored into costs.
Wages and benefits of $308,639 as placeholders for: two additional fulltime fire
fighters, adding a Paramedic wage rate to Fire Union contract, training period wages
for two new police officers, employee retention allowance.
Contracted communications services replaced with part-time staff - $37,211 shift in
budget categories, part-time Finance position went to full-time due to need and
succession planning- $28,500
10.85% Health Insurance premium increase shared 50% Employee/Employer cost
$31,731
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2023 BUDGET - COST DRIVERS
•Contracted services: 10.3% of expenditures, overall costs up $18,622
Construction inspections costs mirror the increasing permit activity
producing a increase in expense of $17,939. This increase has no impact on
the levy as the inspection fee is a percentage of permit revenue received
Assessor, Attorney, Auditor, Engineer and Planner services reflect
anticipated rate increases. The net result is cost impact of $23,746
Contracted Information Technology costs up $30,110
Miscellaneous service contracts are estimated to decrease by $53,173 due to
moving communications position in house and taking on the maintenance
duties for Salo park
2023 BUDGET - COST DRIVERS
Other Insurance costs – 4.4% of expenditures, overall costs up by $25,577
Workman's Compensation experience rating improved 8% providing a cost
savings of approximately $27,700
This was offset an increase in police coverage rates creating an additional cost
of $58,400. Police rates are increasing due to the rising number of PTSD claims
Combined these factors account for the $32,172 increase in worker’s compensation premiums. This equates to a 17.4% increase
Liability, Property and Casualty premiums are projected decline by $6,595 in 2023
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2023 BUDGET - COST DRIVERS
•Pass through costs: 2.3% of expenditures, costs up $1,325
•Remaining budget line items combined total $1,066,602 or 12.2% of
expenditures, costs up $85,327
Higher energy costs make up $47,892 of this increase
2023 budgeted expenses anticipates inflationary factors of 5% to 6%
applied to many of the supplies and services purchases
Costs include repairs and maintenance, utilities, fuels, training, supplies, communications,
sustainability programing, road maintenance, printing and publications etc.
2023 BUDGET - OTHER FACTORS
•Police contracted services has increased by $58,027
•Excess Tax Increment collections are projected to increase by $104,780 in 2023,
more than originally anticipated
•Liquor transfer to the General Fund will increase from $250,000 to $275,000 in 2023
•2023 State funded Local Government Aid reflects a increase of $12,321, less than
originally anticipated
•Federal Grants reflects $172,039 of potential SAFER grant proceeds to be used for
hiring two additional firefighters
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2023 PROPOSED LEVIES
2022 Actual 2023 Proposed $ Increase % Change
General Fund $5,080,297 $5,479,630 $399,333 7.86%
HRA Fund $209,414 $209,414 $0 0%
Debt Service Funds $2,487,18 $2,487,18 $0 0%
Capital Improvement $308,200 $338,200 $30,000 9.73%
Building Improvement $88,000 $93,000 $5,000 5.68%
Infrastructure Improvement $65,000 $70,000 $5,000 7.69%
Park Improvement $5,000 $10,000 $5,000 100%
Total Change $444,333 5.39%
ISSUANCE OF 2022A G.O. BONDS
•2022A General Obligation Bonds - $2,385,000
Street Reconstruction and Utilities replacement
Rankin Road – from 31
st Avenue to 33rd Avenue
Mill and Overlays
East Gate Road – from Rankin Road to Crestview Drive
Crestview Drive - from 29
th Avenue to 31st Avenue
Bell Lane – from Amour Terrace to Crestview Drive
Amour Terrace – from Silver Lake Road to Crestview Drive
Alleys – In the area of 29th Ave, Roosevelt and Murray Avenues
•In 2022 the median value home’s property taxes were $60.41 monthly for road, utility, parks
and facility improvements
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IMPACT OF DEBT LEVY RELIEF
Debt Levy will
remain at
$2,487,181 for levy
year 2023
This program has
served to lower
annual levy
impact of street
reconstruction by
$3,166,000 over
the last 9 years
SUMMARY OF 2023 BUDGET
•General Fund operating budget totals $8,761,562 supported
by a property tax levy of $5,479,630
•Personnel costs represent 70.85% of General Fund expenditures:
•Base costs up $196,512 or 3.91%
•Wages and benefits of $308,639 placeholders or enhancements for Public Safety
operations and employee retention
•Health insurance costs up $31,731
•Other Insurance expenditures up $25,577
•Contracted services up $18,622
•Capital Funds levies increased by $45,000
•Increase in all levies totals $444,333 or 5.39%
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WHAT DOES THE GENERAL FUND LEVY SUPPORT?
•The following city services:
Administration
Police
Fire
Public Works
Finance
Parks
•In 2022 the average homeowner paid $1,481 for City services
Home valued at $366,000
$123/month
GENERAL FUND SUPPORTS CITY SERVICES
$618
$136
$183
$273
$75
$73
$123
$1,481 - Annually
$123 - Monthly
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GRANTS/DONATIONS – PARTNERSHIPS
•Since 1999 to date:
City has been awarded $34,264,546
Grants
Donations from local businesses/residents
$3,711 per resident (Based on population of 9,234)
•Partnerships:
City of Birchwood Village
NEXT STEPS
•September 13, 2022: Public Hearing
Resolution setting the Preliminary 2023 Budget and Property Tax Levy
•December 13, 2022: Public Hearing
Approving the Final 2023 Budget and Property Tax Levy
Adoption of 2023 Budget and Property Tax Levy
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QUESTIONS?Call Finance Director:
Shelly Rueckert
612‐782‐3316
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
September 13, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony, MN 55418
Notice is hereby given that the City of Saint Anthony Village City Council will hold a public hearing
regarding the 2023 Operations Budget and Preliminary Levy Certification.
The City Council agenda and packet item relating to this application will be made available prior to the
meeting online at www.savmn.com.
Ways to Comment:
Online
Those persons having an interest are encouraged to attend via Zoom. The link to participate via Zoom
can be found at https://www.savmn.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=1580
In Person
The public is welcome to attend in person at the City of Saint Anthony Community Center, 3301 Silver
Lake Road, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.
Written
Written comments may be taken at the St. Anthony Village City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony
Village, Minnesota 55418 until the date of the public hearing.
Comments can also be conveyed via email, to shelly.rueckert@savmn.com until the date of the public
hearing.
Questions?
Questions may be directed to the Finance Director at 612-782-3316.
Shelly Rueckert
Finance Director
Published: September 3, 2022
Star Tribune
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 22-063
A RESOLUTION SETTING THE PRELIMINARY 2023
TAX LEVY AND GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
VILLAGE
WHEREAS, Minnesota State Law requires that the City of St. Anthony Village provide Hennepin and
Ramsey Counties with a proposed 2023 certified property tax levy and operating budget;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a work session and City Council meeting on July 12th reviewing and
then approving the infrastructure improvement schedule and 2023 Debt Levy requirements
on March 22nd and July 12th respectively; and an August 8th work session to review the
initial 2023 Budget and Property Tax Levy estimates.
WHEREAS, the City Council further reviewed the proposed 2023 property tax levy and general
operation budget at the August 23, 2022, City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, the allowed Debt Levies will be reduced by $585,616 based on sufficient funds; and
WHEREAS, the preliminary tax levy and budget is contingent upon any revisions allowed if the current
law is modified; and
WHEREAS, the City Council will determine a final property tax levy and budget at the
Tuesday, December 13, 2022, public hearing held at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1)The preliminary 2023 Property Tax Levy is:
General Operating Levy $5,479,630
Capital Improvement Project Levy $ 338,200
Debt Service Levy $2,487,181
Housing and Redevelopment Authority Levy $ 209,414
Building Improvement Levy $ 93,000
Infrastructure Levy $ 70,000
Park Improvement Levy $ 10,000
$8,687,425
2)The preliminary 2023 General Fund Operating Budget totals $8,761,562
Adopted this 13th day of September, 2022.
_________________________________
Randy Stille, Mayor
ATTEST: _________________________
City Clerk
Reviewed for administration: _________________________________
Charlie Yunker, City Manager
MEMORANDUM
To:Mayor Stille and St. Anthony Village City Council
From:Stephen Grittman, City Planner
Date:City Council Meeting – September 13, 2022
NAC Project No.323.01 – 22.01
Request:Request for an amendment to the City Code related to fence height
Property Address:NA
Property PID:NA
STAFF AND PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The applicant for this item proposed an increase in fence height from the current 6 foot
maximum to 6 feet, 6 inches to accommodate variations in the grade causing measurements of
a standard 6 foot fence panel to exceed the height standard. Staff had recommended shifting
the amendment to 7 feet, as this was consistent with building code thresholds, and the
Planning Commission passed that proposal.
Following the Commission’s action, the Council took up work session discussion of a broader
code amendment (separately brought forward in this agenda). When this applicant’s request
was brought forward to Council, there was concern noted over the full 7 feet height, and the
item was tabled. In the interim, the Planning Commission took up the broader amendments,
which included other fence standards. The Commission agreed that a height of 6 feet, 6 inches
would suffice for the purposes of both the applicant and the general code overall. As such, this
amendment is changed to the 6’-6” height standard, adjusting the request downward from 7
feet as had been proposed by staff.
In the larger City Code amendment on this same agenda, we have adjusted the fence height to
match this request.
With the Planning Commission recommendation, Staff recommends approval of the attached
amendment increasing maximum height of residential fences at 6’-6”, and establishing clearer
standards for measurement.
One procedural note:
First, most general City Code amendments require three readings by the Council prior to formal
adoption (unless this process is specifically waived by the City Council during its review). Zoning
Ordinances are an exception to this three-reading rule, which are to be considered for adoption
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after a single reading by the Council. The fence amendment under consideration is a zoning
regulation (even though it is not numbered with the other Section 152 zoning section). As such,
the Council may consider adoption as a part of this reading.
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION:
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2022-06 amending Section 150.070(C) related to residential fence
height and measurement, based on the findings adopted by the Planning Commission and as
listed in this report.
Alternative Actions: 1. Motion to Deny adoption of the amendment, based on findings
identified by the Council.
2. Motion to Table action on the amendment, pending addition
information from staff, applicant, or other sources.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant:Mark Tomas
Address:3308 Skycroft Drive
Deadline for Agency
Action:60 Days: August 20, 2022
Letter Sent:August 12, 2022
120 Days:October 19, 2022
ANALYSIS
1.Background
The applicant is proposing that the City amend the current fence regulations to allow an
increase in residential fence height. The amendment would alter fence height throughout
the zoning districts or land uses to which it is effective. In this case, the relevant land uses
are single family residential parcels in the R-1 zoning district.
The current fence ordinance has a number of issues related to permit processing, code
consistency (including consistency with building code), and technical or practical aspects
including measurement. The City’s Code Review Committee has separately been
contemplating a series of amendments to the fence regulations for these reasons. While a
number of those amendments are likely to come forward with other code amendment
recommendations, this resident is seeking amendments to the height regulations as a
separate application. The applicant’s request specifically relates to the section of the fence
code relating to height. That section reads as follows:
(C) Fence size. All fence and wall heights shall be measured from the finished
grade, except that the height of a railing, wall, fence, or screening affixed to a
deck constructed on the ground but raised above ground level, will be measured
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from the elevation of the raised deck for that portion which is affixed to the raised
deck. The grade at the fence line shall not be altered in any way that artificially
increases the maximum permitted height of the fence.
(1) Residential Uses.
a. Front Yards. No fence shall be over four (4) feet in height within
a required front yard setback.
b. Side Yards. No fence shall be over six (6) feet in height. A fence
up to six (6) feet in height shall be allowed on corner lots along the
corner side behind the nearest front corner of the principal
building.
c. Rear Yards. No fence shall be over six (6) feet in height.
When this code was written, fences of more than 6 feet in height required a building
permit, with review and permitting through the Building Official. The revised building code
has changed this height to 7 feet. One of the reasons for this change is an
acknowledgement that fence construction often occurs over uneven terrain, and a fence
that uses 6 feet tall material (a commonly available dimension) is often a few inches more
than 6 feet above the ground below it. Moreover, many types of fence construction include
post design where the tops of the posts extend a few inches above the top line of the fence
panel.
These conditions have been prevalent for many years. Technically, such fences were
required to obtain building permits, be reviewed by building inspection staff, and be
inspected by the building official. In practice, this was not happening, whether in St.
Anthony or most any other locality when these variations were only a few inches above the
6 foot mark. As such, the writers of the Building Code amended that code from 6 feet to
the 7 feet now in force.
The taller dimension accommodates the variations noted (terrain and post design), with the
understanding that the majority of such fences utilize fence panels of 6 feet (see illustration
above).
To remedy this conflict, staff believes that an amendment to the existing code is
appropriate. As noted, the applicant has suggested that the fence height be increased to 6
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feet, 6 inches, and thus the following amendments are proposed, with the changes shown
in redline:
(C) Fence size. All fence and wall heights shall be measured from the finished
grade, except that the height of a railing, wall, fence, or screening affixed to a
deck constructed on the ground but raised above ground level, will be measured
from the elevation of the raised deck for that portion which is affixed to the raised
deck. The grade at the fence line shall not be altered in any way that artificially
increases the maximum permitted height of the fence. Required fence height shall
be measured and applied only at each post, and no section of fence between
posts shall exceed the height of the higher of the two posts between which such
fence is constructed.
(1) Residential Uses.
a. Front Yards. No fence, fence post, or post cap, shall be over four (4)
feet fifty-two (52) inches in height within a required front yard setback.
b. Side Yards. No fence, fence post, or post cap, shall be over six feet six
inches (6’-6”) in height. A fence up to over six feet six inches (6’-6”)in
height shall be allowed on corner lots along the corner side behind the
nearest front corner of the principal building.
c. Rear Yards. No fence, fence post, or post cap, shall be over six feet six
inches (6’-6”) feet in height.
The applicant notes in his application materials that other nearby communities have
amended their fence regulations to make this change, or something similar. These include
Columbia Heights, New Brighton, Fridley, and Roseville. It is planning staff’s experience that
many other communities have adopted similar changes.
On a separate track, there are related amendments that would be relevant to other
portions of the fence code, including permitting, and the application of fence height in
commercial and industrial areas. Those amendments are expected to accompany other
general code updates being proposed by the Code Review Committee.
1.Representative Codes Referenced.
Title XV Land Usage, Chapter 150 Zoning Code, Section §150.70 (Fence Regulations).
2.Criteria for Consideration of a Zoning Amendment. Title XV Land Usage, Chapter 152
Zoning Code, Section §152.242 lists the process the City Council must consider for an
amendment.
STAFF/PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION AND FINDINGS OF FACT
August 8, 2022
Page 5
Application 1. Staff recommends approval of an amendment to the fence regulations as
identified in this report, with the following findings:
A.The current fence regulations related to height are inconsistent with the regulations of
the Building Code.
B.The current fence permitting practices are not consistent with the procedures required
by the code
C.The current height regulations for residential fences do not comport with common
construction practices, nor account for inconsistencies in grade or terrain.
D.The amendment would be consistent with current practice, with the language of the
Building Code, and the practices of many other nearby communities.
ATTACHMENTS
1.Application and Supporting Material
2.Ordinance Redline
3.Proposed Ordinance 2022-06
ORDINANCE NO. ___
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
HENNEPIN AND RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. ANTHONY CITY CODE,
BY AMENDING SECTION 150.070, RELATING TO
ALLOWABLE RESIDENTIAL FENCE HEIGHT AND MEASURMENT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. ANTHONY HEREBY ORDAINS:
Section 1.Section §150.070 (C)(1) is hereby amended to read as follows:
C) Fence size. All fence and wall heights shall be measured from the finished
grade, except that the height of a railing, wall, fence, or screening affixed to a
deck constructed on the ground but raised above ground level, will be measured
from the elevation of the raised deck for that portion which is affixed to the raised
deck. The grade at the fence line shall not be altered in any way that artificially
increases the maximum permitted height of the fence. Required fence height shall
be measured and applied only at each post, and no section of fence between
posts shall exceed the height of the higher of the two posts between which such
fence is constructed.
(1) Residential Uses.
a. Front Yards. No fence, fence post, or post cap, shall be over four (4)
feet fifty-two (52) inches in height within a required front yard setback.
b. Side Yards. No fence, fence post, or post cap, shall be over six feet six
inches (6’-6”) in height. A fence up to six feet six inches (6’-6”) feet in
height shall be allowed on corner lots along the corner side behind the
nearest front corner of the principal building.
c. Rear Yards. No fence, fence post, or post cap, shall be over six feet six
inches (6’-6”) feet in height.
Section 2.The City Clerk is hereby directed to make the changes required by this Ordinance
as part of the Official St. Anthony City Code, Title XV, Zoning Ordinance, and to
renumber the tables and chapters accordingly as necessary to provide the intended
effect of this Ordinance. The City Clerk is further directed to make necessary
corrections to any internal citations that result from said renumbering process,
provided that such changes retain the purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance
as has been adopted.
Section 5.This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage
and publication. This ordinance may be published by summary publication,
per a duly adopted resolution of the City Council. The ordinance in its entirety
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and any related map shall be posted on the City website after publication. Copies
of the complete Ordinance and map are available online and at St. Anthony
City Hall for examination upon request.
ADOPTED BY the St. Anthony City Council this ____ day of ______, 2022.
__________________________________
Randy Stille, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Nicole Miller, City Clerk
AYES:
NAYS:
ORDINANCE 2202-06
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
HENNEPIN AND RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. ANTHONY CITY CODE,
BY AMENDING SECTION 150.070, RELATING TO
ALLOWABLE RESIDENTIAL FENCE HEIGHT AND MEASURMENT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. ANTHONY HEREBY ORDAINS:
Section 1.Section §150.070 (C)(1) is hereby amended to read as follows:
C) Fence size. All fence and wall heights shall be measured from the finished
grade, except that the height of a railing, wall, fence, or screening affixed to a
deck constructed on the ground but raised above ground level, will be measured
from the elevation of the raised deck for that portion which is affixed to the raised
deck. The grade at the fence line shall not be altered in any way that artificially
increases the maximum permitted height of the fence. Required fence height shall
be measured and applied only at each post, and no section of fence between posts
shall exceed the height of the higher of the two posts between which such fence is
constructed.
(1) Residential Uses.
a. Front Yards. No fence, fence post, or post cap shall be over fifty-two
(52) inches in height within a required front yard setback.
b. Side Yards. No fence, fence post, or post cap, shall be over six feet six
inches (6’-6”) in height. A fence up to six feet six inches (6’-6”) in height
shall be allowed on corner lots along the corner side behind the nearest
front corner of the principal building.
c. Rear Yards. No fence, fence post, or post cap, shall be over six feet six
inches (6’-6”) in height.
Section 2.The City Clerk is hereby directed to make the changes required by this Ordinance
as part of the Official St. Anthony City Code, Title XV, Zoning Ordinance, and to
renumber the tables and chapters accordingly as necessary to provide the intended
effect of this Ordinance. The City Clerk is further directed to make necessary
corrections to any internal citations that result from said renumbering process,
provided that such changes retain the purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance
as has been adopted.
Section 5.This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage
and publication. This ordinance may be published by summary publication,
per a duly adopted resolution of the City Council. The ordinance in its entirety
and any related map shall be posted on the City website after publication. Copies
ORDINANCE 2202-06
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of the complete Ordinance and map are available online and at St. Anthony
City Hall for examination upon request.
ADOPTED BY the St. Anthony City Council this ____ day of ______, 2022.
__________________________________
Randy Stille, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
City Clerk
AYES:
NAYS:
MEMORANDUM
To:St. Anthony Village City Council
From:Stephen Grittman, City Planner
Date:August 11, 2022
Meeting Date:August 17, 2022
NAC Project No.323.02 – 22.01
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
As the Council is aware, a committee of staff has been reviewing the City Code to address various
aspects of the language, looking for updating needs, and incorporating staff experience with permitting
issues, property owner questions, and code enforcement experience. In the prior round of these
amendments, the Commission reviewed (and the City Council adopted) regulations related to Swimming
Pools, Dumpsters, Natural Landscapes, Non-commercial Signs, and a variety of other inconsistencies
that had been ongoing issues for staff.
This memorandum provides a second round of updates to the table-form list of proposed City Code and
Zoning Code amended language for City Council consideration. Staff noticed a public hearing for the
August Planning Commission meeting to formally consider the proposed language, and make any final
edits or recommendations, prior to sending the material on to City Council for consideration.
That hearing was held on August 16th. The Commission passed the proposed amendments on to the City
Council as explained in the accompanying table, and as written in the accompanying Ordinance.
The topics covered in this version include Animals; a brief supplement to the previously approved
Natural Landscapes language; extensive updates to the regulations relating to Fences; use of the Public
Right of Way; and regulations relating to Bus Benches. As with the prior set of amendments, we are not
expecting to address the boundaries of any zoning districts with this material. The changes have arisen
from staff experience with various permitting or construction issues, and various code enforcement
activities.
The Planning Commission discussion passed the amendments, with discussion on two primary topics.
First, the fencing language was amended to set the maximum height for rear and side-yard fences at six
feet six inches, down from the previously considered change to 7 feet. This item is also addressed in the
Tomas amendment request being considered as a separate item – this change is contemplated in both
this set of general code updates, and the Tomas private application.
The second significant discussion related to bus benches, and the treatment of the off-site advertising
that supports the private placement of those benches. There was some consideration at the Planning
Commission to prohibit these types of signs altogether, with the acknowledgment that the privately-
provided bus benches would then be removed by the providers. Instead, the discussion suggested that
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where the benches provide an important public service, the City should consider providing those (or
attempt to work with charitable groups to do so).
Because that option would raise more significant issues of cost, maintenance, and other aspects beyond
the normal scope of the Planning Commission jurisdiction, the Commission opted to pass on the
amendment, with this discussion as context for Council consideration. Thus, the discussion was one of
weighing the benefits of the bus benches, against the variable costs: one being the allowance of the
advertising in the public right of way, or the competing cost of financially maintaining the benches as a
governmental function.
The language for the bus bench regulation is developed from other various sources, and is proposed
here due to the occupation of the pubic right of way, and the observance that in some cases, there have
been maintenance issues in the right of way which has raised problems for (especially) sidewalk snow
maintenance. Since these benches serve an advertising purpose for their sponsors, but can raise issues
for public pedestrian circulation and/or maintenance problems, staff is bringing this forward for
consideration.
This material codifies the regulation of Bus Benches that are placed by private vendors on public right of
way at bus stops in the city. This is an aspect of the City’s right of way management, not technically a
zoning code element, although a few changes to the Sign section of the code will need to accompany
this section, included after the Bench Section below. They are usually located on main roadways, and
often on sidewalks. Neither Hennepin nor Ramsey County regulate bus benches in their rights of way.
Moreover, Metro Transit provides various levels of bench or shelter based on the number of boardings
at any particular stop. The benches in question – and the regulations proposed - are designed to
address those stops with privately-places benches below the Metro Transit thresholds.
Staff has found that these benches can generate significant income for the bench owners through
leasing advertising space on the bench. Staff has also found that neither Metro Transit nor the right of
way owners (usually Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) do not regulate these benches in their rights-of-
way. This licensing process will allow the city the opportunity to ensure that any such benches are
properly placed and maintained. It further provides for appropriate insurance of those occupying the
right of way, and requires a clause indemnifying the city in the event of a liability claim.
The benches serve a public purpose in that persons utilizing scheduled transit often rely on them as both
markers and rest while waiting for their ride. Because these benches provide advertising, they become
a de facto sign. As such, the proposed regulations provide for size, location, and various other
requirements to ensure that they serve their public purpose, but do not become a nuisance.
STAFF AND PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
1.Staff and Planning Commission recommend that the City Council adopts the proposed
amendments to the City Code as reflected in the attached ordinance and the table-form
redline version.
Alternative Motions
September 13, 2022
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2.Motion to recommend denial of the amendments, based on findings to be identified as a part of
the discussion following the public hearing.
3.Motion to table action on the amendments and continue the public hearing, to allow for further
research and editing as directed by the Commission.
ATTACHMENTS
1.Code Revisions Table
2.Proposed Ordinance 2022-07
Code Section No.Existing Text to Remain as
is
Proposed Text (redlined)Issue/Discussion
Animals
§ 91.06 D o m e s t i c a t e d a n i m a l s m e a n s
h o u s e p e t s s u c h a s d o g s , c a t s , a n d
b i r d s , o r o t h e r c o m m o n p e t s k e p t
i n s m a l l c o n t a i n m e n t s w h i c h c a n b e
c o n t a i n e d w i t h i n a p r i n c i p a l
s t r u c t u r e t h r o u g h o u t t h e e n t i r e
y e a r , p r o v i d e d t h a t c o n t a i n m e n t
c a n b e a c c o m p l i s h e d w i t h o u t
s p e c i a l m o d i f i c a t i o n t o t h e
s t r u c t u r e r e q u i r i n g a b u i l d i n g
p e r m i t f r o m t h e c i t y . I n a d d i t i o n ,
t h e t e r m " d o m e s t i c a n i m a l s "
i n c l u d e s b i r d s ( o t h e r t h a n c h i c k e n s ,
d u c k s a n d g e e s e ) a n d r a b b i t s
n o r m a l l y s h e l t e r e d o u t s i d e t h e
h o m e .
F a r m a n i m a l s m e a n s c a t t l e , h o g s ,
b e e s , s h e e p , g o a t s , c h i c k e n s ,
t u r k e y s , h o r s e s a n d o t h e r a n i m a l s
c o m m o n l y a c c e p t e d a s f a r m
a n i m a l s i n t h e s t a t e , a n d / o r w h i c h
a r e k e p t f o r a g r i c u l t u r a l p u r p o s e s
o r f o o d p r o d u c t i o n .
Wild Animal: Any animal which is
not a domesticated animal as
defined herein, or which is not
naturally tame or gentle, but is of a
wild nature or disposition, or which
would constitute a danger to human
life or property. The term includes
animals and birds, the keeping of
which is licensed by the State or
federal government, such as,
wolves, raptors, and pheasants. By
way of example and not of
limitation, the term includes: ducks,
pheasants, geese, turkeys, birds of
prey, squirrels, chipmunks,
raccoons, coyotes, weasels, wild
ferrets, sheep, goats, swine,
monkeys, chimpanzees and deer.
This section adds
definitions for 3 classes of
animals: Domesticated,
Farm, and Wild.
The current regulations in
code address how
“domestic” animals are
regulated, but have no
definition.
A few farm animals are
listed as being prohibited,
but the list is not very
inclusive, so the ordinance
creates a definition, and a
list that is more inclusive.
(Chickens would continue
to be treated as they
currently are: prohibited,
but with the allowance by
Council permit).
Finally, a definition for wild
animals is created, and
then a series of provisions
to regulate/prohibit the
feeding of such animals is
new text. An exception
made for songbirds and a
few other specific
situations.
§ 91.56 KEEPING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS. No
person may keep swine, cattle,
horses, goats farm animals or wild
animals as defined in this Code, nor
more than 2 dogs or 3 dogs allowed
under § 91.01 through 91.05 or
fowl, within the city nearer than 500
feet to any human habitation or
platted land, without approval of
the City Council. The City Council
may, before approving or denying
any request for approval, request a
report from the Health Officer
concerning the effect on public
health.
The current language
allows 2 dogs, or a “kennel”
license for 3 dogs. No
change is proposed in that
language. Cats (addressed
by some city’s codes), are
not subject to these
limitations.
§ 91.57 KEEPING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS.
FEEDING OF WILD ANIMALS.
1) ) No person shall intentionally
feed wild animals within the City.
Intentional feeding means the
provision of any grain, fruit,
vegetables, nuts, salt licks, or any
other food that attracts wild
animals.
a) Living food sources such
as trees and other live vegetation
shall not be considered food for wild
animals.
2) Feeding Songbirds. The feeding of
songbirds is permitted under the
following conditions:
a) Feeding is done from a
bird feeder that is designed
to prevent other wild
animals from feeding and is
placed at least 5 feet above
the ground.
b) The bird feeder does not
become an attractive nuisance to
other wild animals.
c) Songbird feeding occurs
on private property owned or
controlled by the person
responsible for the feeder.
3) Exemptions.
a) Specific to Section
91.57(2a), persons that
cannot physically place
materials 5 feet or higher
from the ground, must place
feeder at the highest point
physically possible and must
comply with the other
standards contained in
Section 91.57(2).
b) Snakes (less than four (4)
feet in length), gerbils,
hamsters, guinea pigs mice,
turtles, fish (not prohibited
by Minnesota DNR) and
birds (not prohibited by
Minnesota DNR) kept inside
of a residence and within a
restrictive cage or habitat
c) Animal Species otherwise
allowed and/or licensed by
the City.
d) The provisions of Section 91.57
shall not apply to the employees or
agents of the City, County, the
State, the Federal government or
veterinarians who in the course of
their official duties have wild
animals in their custody or under
their management.
§ 91.5758 INTERFERENCE WITH CITY
PERSONNEL. No person may in any
manner molest, hinder, or interfere
with any person employed by the
city to capture and impound dogs or
other animals while the person is
within the course and scope of
employment.
This section is renumbered,
with no text changes.
Gardens and
Yards
§150.094 (E)(E) Yard cover. Every yard of
premises on which a dwelling stands
must be covered by lawns and/or
ground cover of vegetation,
gardens, hedges, shrubbery, rock or
wood mulch, or related decorative
materials consistent with those
commonly available at home and
garden stores, and must be
maintained. Once an area has been
converted to turf grass the land
owner shall not allow the turf grass
to exceed the height of 6 inches or
be allowed to go to seed. No land
owner may permit or maintain on
the land any growth of weeds, grass,
brush or other rank vegetation to
exceed the height of an average
height greater than 6 inches, any
This proposal cleans up a
reference that should have
been removed from the
Code as a part of the prior
round of updates. That
Code established a setback
requirement of 3 feet from
adjoining property; and it
has been the City’s policy to
allow/promote pollinator-
friendly plantings in the
right of way. This change
deletes the conflicting
language.
Additional language will
help limit the
encroachment and extent
of natural landscapes in the
setback or public areas.
accumulation of dead weeds, grass
or brush, or any noxious weeds or
plants as defined by the Minnesota
Department of Agriculture. Gardens
(pollinator, vegetable, flower, rock,
etc.) are permitted types of yard
cover, and must be maintained. and
not encroach on other property or
the right of way.
Fences
§ 150.071 BUILDING ZONING PERMITS
REQUIRED.
A building zoning permit is required
for the construction or alteration of
a fence, and for any additions to a
fence. The permit must be obtained
in the name of the owner of the
property on which the fence is or
will be located. Applications must be
made on forms provided by the city.
The applicant must provide the
Building Inspector with a set of
plans and specifications for the
fence. Permit fees must be paid in
accordance with Ordinance 33.061
of the City Code.
This change corrects the
application process and
permitting, which is no
longer a building permit
under that separate code.
The zoning ordinance
regulations fences, so a
zoning permit is the proper
avenue.
§ 150.072 REQUIREMENTS.
(A) Location. Any fence constructed
or altered after 6-3-1982 must be
located entirely upon the private
property of the owner to whom the
building permit was issued.
Ownership of the permit fence
passes with ownership of the
property. The fence must be setback
a distance from the owner’s
property line sufficient to avoid
encroachment onto adjoining
private or public property or a
public right-of-way. The applicant
represents that the fence will be
entirely on the property of the fence
applicant. At its sole discretion, the
city may require the applicant for
the permit to locate and mark the
property line abutting the public
property by having a registered
surveyor place permanent survey
pins or stakes on the property line.
Add the requirement for
survey data to the location
section, as it applies to any
fence permit (not just when
the fence is adjacent to the
public right of way as in (B)
below).
If the survey information is not
available and the applicant elects
not to establish the property line by
survey, the permit will not be issued
unless the applicant signs an
affidavit stating that the applicant is
the owner of the premises upon
which the fence exists or is to be
located.
(B) Abutting public property. If a
fence is or is to be adjacent to a
street, alley, public right-of-way, or
other public property, the city may
require the applicant for the permit
to locate and mark the property line
abutting the public property by
having a registered surveyor place
permanent survey pins or stakes on
the property line. If the survey
information is not available and the
applicant elects not to establish the
property line by survey, the permit
will not be issued unless the
applicant signs an affidavit stating
that the applicant is the owner of
the premises upon which the fence
exists or is to be located.
This section is deleted, with
the elimination of the
building permit
requirement, and the
inclusion of the property
line notes in (A) above.
(C) Fence size. All fence and wall
heights shall be measured from the
finished grade, except that the
height of a railing, wall, fence, or
screening affixed to a deck
constructed on the ground but
raised above ground level, will be
measured from the elevation of the
raised deck for that portion which is
affixed to the raised deck. The grade
at the fence line shall not be altered
in any way that artificially increases
the maximum permitted height of
the fence. Required fence height
shall be measured and applied only
at each post, and no section of
fence between posts shall exceed
the height of the higher of the two
posts between which such fence is
constructed.
These sections are under
separate consideration by
the City Council due to a
pending application.
This addition specifies
measurement
requirements. Because
land can fluctuate, there is
a potentially infinite
number of locations for
fence measurement. By
restricting the
measurement locations to
the posts only, planning,
construction, and
enforcement of fence
regulations is simplified.
The proposed language
specifies that the fence
sections may not exceed
the height of the post(s) to
which it is attached.
These clauses also
accommodate fences
constructed on a slope, in
which the manufactured
fence panels can be
installed without running
afoul of the height
regulations as the ground
falls away to the next
(lower) post location.
(C)(1) Residential Uses.
a. Front Yards. No fence, fence post,
or post cap shall be over four (4)
feet fifty-two (52) inches in height
within a required front yard setback.
b. Side Yards. No fence , fence post,
or post cap shall be over six feet six
inches (6’-6”) feet in height. A fence
up to six feet six inches (6’-6”) in
height shall be allowed on corner
lots along the corner side behind
the nearest front corner of the
principal building.
c. Rear Yards. No fence, fence post,
or post cap, shall be over six feet six
inches (6’-6”) in height.
Height is changed here to
accommodate the
fluctuations noted above by
allowing a slight increase
over current height
limitations, again to
accommodate slope, and to
acknowledge that posts
(and ornamental post caps)
will often extend above the
top line of the fence itself.
Further, the change from 6
feet to 7 feet incorporates
the building code change
that increased the height
threshold for when a
building permit is required
for fences and other
structures.
150.072
C.2, C.3, D, and E.
C. (2) Commercial/Industrial Uses.
a. Front Yards. No fence shall be
over six (6) seven (7) feet in height
within a required front yard setback.
Fences may extend to a total height
of eight (8) with a security arm for
barbed wire if a conditional use
permit is obtained.
b. Side Yards. No fence shall be over
six (6) seven (7) feet in height.
Fences may extend to a total height
of eight (8) with a security arm for
barbed wire if a conditional use
permit is obtained.
c. Rear Yards. No fence shall be over
six (6) seven (7) feet in height.
Fences may extend to a total height
of eight (8) with a security arm for
barbed wire if a conditional use
permit is obtained.
d. Exemption. Through the approval
of a conditional use permit (CUP),
Ffence heights as listed above in
This section incorporates
the changes from 6 feet to
7 feet heights into the
Commercial District.
No changes are proposed to
Industrial or Recreational
fencing standards. Sight
visibility at intersections is
likewise retained as
currently stated.
§150.072, C, 2, a-c may be increased
for the following types of fencing
§ 150.073 CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE.
Every fence must be
constructed in a
substantial manner and of
substantial material,
reasonably suitable for the
purpose for which the
fence is intended as listed
in the criteria below. Any
fence which is dangerous
by reason of its
construction or state of
disrepair or is otherwise
injurious to public safety,
health, or welfare is
hereby declared to be a
nuisance.
(A) Fences and walls shall be
constructed in a manner and of such
materials that do not adversely
affect the appearance of the
neighborhood or adjacent property
values. Fences shall not be
constructed from poultry netting
(chicken wire), non-prefabricated
welded wire, snow fence, branches,
or materials originally intended for
other purposes, unless upon the
showing of a high degree of
architectural quality achieved
through the use of such materials
and prior approval is granted by the
Zoning Administrator or other
Authorized Agent.
Staff discussed the
prohibited materials
portion of this section,
acknowledging that some
(particularly the welded
wire) were commonly
available as fencing
material within wood
framing or other options.
Apart from this note, and
because this element has
not otherwise been a
significant issue, no other
changes are proposed.
(B) Fences and walls
hereafter erected shall be
durable, weather
resistant, rust proof, and
easily maintained.
(C) Fences shall have structural
supports (posts/footings) as
required by the Building Official to
ensure that the fence will continue
to be structurally sound.
This change replaces
“Building Official” review
(which does not occur) with
general language.
(D) Fences and walls shall be
constructed of new or like new
materials. Like new materials used
shall require prior approval is
Amending this section to
clarify the use of materials
that may require additional
review.
granted by the Zoning Administrator
or other Authorized Agent prior to
issuance of the required zoning
permit.
(E) The finished appearance of
fences and walls shall be
constructed with the higher quality
finish directed toward the exterior
of the property outward toward
adjoining property or public right of
way if the visual quality of the fence
or wall is not the same on both
sides.
Minor change to clarify
intent.
(F) The framing and posts
of wood, chain link, picket,
stockade, and decorative
metal fences shall face the
inside of the parcel area
fenced. The side of the
fence considered to be the
face (facing as applied to
fence posts) shall face the
abutting property.
(G) No more than two (2)
types of related fencing
materials shall be used in
any fence and wall.
(H) Both sides of any fence or wall
shall be maintained in a condition of
reasonable repair and appearance
by its owner and shall not be
allowed to become and remain in a
condition of disrepair or danger, or
constitute a nuisance, public or
private. Property owners should
take due care in selecting
maintenance-free fence materials,
or in placement of fence location, in
areas where ongoing maintenance
activities may require access
through adjoining property or is
otherwise restricted.
This addition reinforces the
caution to fence builders
that maintenance should
be considered and will
continue to be a
requirement, despite
conditions that could
restrict maintenance
requirements.
(I) The property owner is
responsible for providing proof of
property line location.
Deleted, covered in 150.072
(A) and (B).
(I) Where permitted, temporary
fences used for site protection
during construction shall be no less
Added text to address
height and construction of
temporary construction
than four (4) feet in height, shall be
secured and/or anchored in such a
way as ensure upright position, and
shall be constructed so as to
prohibit a 4-inch sphere from
passing through any portion of the
temporary fence.
fences (created by a prior
amendment to swimming
pool protection fencing).
(J) Retaining walls shall
not be placed within any
drainage, utility or
ponding easements unless
also reviewed and
approved by the City
Engineer.
Depositing of
Snow and/or
debris on public
ROW
§ 94.15 OBSTRUCTIONS PROHIBITED.
No person, except under a proper
building permit issued by the City
Manager or otherwise permitted in
this code, shall obstruct or
encumber any sidewalk, street,
avenue, alley, lane, or other public
way in the city with yard clippings,
leaves, stone, brick, sand, lumber, or
other material or property.
Consistent with Minnesota Statute
160.2715 Section (a) subdivision (1)
which advises that pushing /
blowing snow from driveways and
sidewalks onto public roads may be
punishable as a misdemeanor, no
person shall plow, shovel or blow or
permit the plowing, shoveling or
blowing of snow onto any sidewalk,
street, avenue, alley, lane, or other
public way in the city. except as
permitted in this code.
These two sections relate
to use of the public right-of-
way, and clarify prohibition
to obstruct or deposit
materials in the right of
way consistent with the
relevant statutory sections
for each.
§ 96.02 ELECTION TO MANAGE THE PUBLIC
RIGHTS-OF-WAY Pursuant to the
authority granted to the city under
state and federal statutory,
administrative and common law,
the city hereby elects, pursuant
Minn. Stat. 237.163 subd. 2(b), to
Adding a specific
prohibition to blowing
leaves, grass, snow, etc.
into the public street or
alley. This prohibition
applies to the traveled
portions of streets or alleys
manage rights-of-way within its
jurisdiction.
Except as specifically authorized by
this Chapter, no person shall deposit
or permit to be deposited onto the
traveled portion of any public street
or alley, leaves, grass, sand or
similar materials, nor shall any
person plow, shovel or blow or
permit the plowing, shoveling or
blowing of snow onto the traveled
portion of any public street or alley.
Violation of this provision shall
constitute a petty misdemeanor.
This provision shall not apply to any
person who is in the process of
constructing or maintaining a yard
or drive provided that the materials
are immediately removed from the
street. Nothing in this section is
intended to exempt any person
from the requirement for permit
under this Chapter.
only, not the “boulevard”
or easement areas.
Bus/Transit
Benches
Section
96.03 –
Definitions
Bus/Transit Bench - A bench
maintained on a publicly dedicated
street or right-of-way for the
convenience and comfort of persons
waiting for buses or other vehicles.
Section 96.38 –
Bus/Transit
Benches
Purpose. The purpose of this section
is to regulate the placing and
maintenance of bus/transit benches
in public rights of ways in order to
control location, appearance,
proliferation and traffic safety.
A) License Required: No bench may
be placed or maintained in a public
right of way without securing a
License from the City Manager, or
designee thereof, and the payment
of an annual license fee as
established in Section 33.061.
B ) A p p l i c a t i o n : A p p l i c a t i o n s f o r
l i c e n s e s s h a l l b e m a d e t o t h e C i t y
M a n a g e r . T h e a p p l i c a t i o n s h a l l
c o n t a i n t h e f o l l o w i n g :
( 1 ) S c a l e d r a w i n g s h o w i n g t h e s i z e
a n d l o c a t i o n d e t a i l s o f t h e
b u s / t r a n s i t b e n c h r e l a t i v e t o a l l o t h e r
o b j e c t s o n t h e p r o p e r t y i n c l u d i n g t h e
l a y o u t o f a p p l i c a b l e a d j a c e n t
r o a d w a y s , i n t e r s e c t i o n s , t r a f f i c
s i g n a g e , s i d e w a l k s , t r a i l s , u t i l i t y
p o l e s , f e n c e s a n d o t h e r o b j e c t s i n t h e
v i c i n i t y .
( 2 ) W r i t t e n c o n s e n t o f t h e r o a d
a u t h o r i t y , a s d e f i n e d i n M i n n e s o t a
S t a t e S t a t u t e s 1 6 0 . 0 2 , i f t h e C i t y o f
S a i n t A n t h o n y V i l l a g e i s n o t t h e r o a d
a u t h o r i t y .
( 3 ) D e t a i l e d p l a n s a n d
s p e c i f i c a t i o n s o f t h e p r o p o s e d b e n c h
i n c l u d i n g t h e g e n e r a l n a t u r e o f t h e
a d v e r t i s i n g m a t t e r , i f a n y , t o b e
p o s t e d t h e r e o n a n d t o t a l s u r f a c e
a r e a i n t e n d e d a s s i g n a g e n o t t o
e x c e e d 1 2 s q u a r e f e e t u s i n g t h e
f r o n t , o r s e a t i n g s i d e s u r f a c e o n l y o f
t h e b e n c h b a c k r e s t .
( 4 ) G e n e r a l l i a b i l i t y C e r t i f i c a t e o f
I n s u r a n c e f r o m a n i n s u r a n c e
c o m p a n y r a t e d “ A ” b y A . M . B e s t
C o m p a n y a n d a u t h o r i z e d t o d o
b u s i n e s s i n t h e S t a t e o f M i n n e s o t a ,
n a m i n g t h e C i t y a s a d d i t i o n a l i n s u r e d
i n t h e m i n i m u m a m o u n t o f o n e
m i l l i o n d o l l a r s ( $ 1 , 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 ) f o r a n y
a n d a l l c l a i m s a r i s i n g o u t o f t h e u s e
o r e x i s t e n c e o f a b u s / t r a n s i t b e n c h .
T h e c e r t i f i c a t e s h a l l p r o v i d e f o r
a u t o m a t i c n o t i f i c a t i o n o f t h e C i t y
w i t h a m i n i m u m t h i r t y ( 3 0 ) d a y s
a d v a n c e d n o t i c e i n t h e e v e n t o f
c a n c e l l a t i o n .
( 5 ) A n e x e c u t e d h o l d h a r m l e s s
a g r e e m e n t f r o m t h e l i c e n s e e ,
p r o t e c t i n g t h e C i t y f r o m a n y a n d a l l
c l a i m s a r i s i n g o u t o f t h e u s e ,
e x i s t e n c e a n d p o t e n t i a l r e m o v a l o f
t h e b u s / t r a n s i t b e n c h .
C) Bus/Transit Stops: A bench shall
only be placed at a bus/transit stop
on an established bus route.
D) Location: A bench shall be placed
parallel to and no nearer than three
(3) feet from the roadway curb or
the edge of the roadway where no
curb exists and shall not obstruct a
pathway.
E) Number: No more than one
bus/transit bench, located outside
of a shelter, may be placed at a
single established bus/transit stop
location.
F) Proximity to Other Benches: No
bus/transit bench may be placed
within 300 feet of any other bench
on the same side of the roadway
from which service is to be
delivered.
G) Materials: A bus/transit bench
shall be constructed of durable
materials including, but not limited
to concrete, wood, plastic, or
combination thereof, with colors
limited to whites, earth tones of
subdued greens, grays, browns,
reddish-browns, and golds.
H) Construction and Size: The
bus/transit bench shall be of
sufficient weight or shall be secured
in a manner to minimize the
potential of accidental tipping or
vandalism. No bus/transit bench
shall be fastened, secured, or
anchored to any property of the
City, County or public utility. Size
limitations of bus/transit benches
shall be; Height – 42 inches
maximum, Width – 30 inches
maximum and Length – seven feet
maximum.
I) Structure Maintenance: When
directed by the Code Official,
Licensee shall within forty-eight (48)
hours remedy any report of refuse
and litter issues. Within 72 hours of
a snow fall or other weather event,
removal of ice and snow in a
manner such that each bench shall
be fully accessible to and from any
sidewalk or roadway adjacent to the
bus/transit bench shall be achieved.
Licensee shall inspected benches
monthly for any grass or weeds in
excess of six (6) inches, graffiti,
damaged or broken parts and shall
remedy deficiencies within 48 hours
after being discovered or reported.
J) Revocation of License: The City
Council may revoke a license for
failure to comply with the
conditions of the license by three (3)
affirmative votes.
K) Removal: At the request of the
City, a bench shall be removed
within thirty days of notice, at the
permittee’s sole expense, if;
1) to permit right of way
improvements or maintenance,
2) the location of the bench is a
safety hazard or if it interferes with
pedestrian or vehicular traffic on
the right of way,
3) if the bus stop location is
removed from service or
4) the license issued by the City is
allowed to expire or is revoked. The
licensee shall incur the cost of
removal within thirty (30) days of
notice to remove. Licensee shall
make repairs to the vacated space
within the right-of -way to make it
visibly consistent with the
surrounding space. If licensee fails
to remove the bench within the
prescribed time, the City shall
remove licensee’s bench and hold at
the City Public Works facility for no
less than thirty (30) days, after
which time the bench may be
disposed of. All costs for removal,
disposal and remediation of ground
shall be payable to City by licensee.
L) Advertising Matter: Advertising
matter may be displayed only on
the front (roadway side) surface of
the backrest of bus/transit bench
and shall not exceed 12 square feet
in surface area. Advertisements for
liquor or beer, tobacco, political
advertisements, obscene, immoral
or illegal matter is prohibited on all
transit bench signs. No advertising
matter on any transit bench may
display the words “Stop”, “Look”,
“Drive In”, “Danger” or any other
word, phrase or symbol, reflective
material, or illumination device,
which might interfere with, mislead
or distract traffic.
155.03
DEFINITIONS.
Bus/Transit Bench Sign: A bench
maintained on a publicly dedicated
street or right-of-way for the
convenience and comfort of persons
waiting for buses or other vehicles,
which may include off-premise
advertising content, not to exceed
12 square feet in surface area.
155.22
PROHIBITED
SIGNS.
(20) Off-premise signs; with the
exception of bus/transit bench signs
as defined in Section 96.03
155.23 SIGNS
REQUIRING NO
PERMITS.
(D) Signs affixed on benches at
public bus stops or signs within
bus/transit benches as defined in
Section 96.03.
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
HENNEPIN AND RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. ANTHONY CITY CODE, BY AMENDING:
SECTION 91.06, 91.56, AND 91.57 RELATING TO KEEPING AND FEEDING OF ANIMALS;
SECTION 94.15 AND 96.02 RELATING TO USE OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY;
SECTION 96.03 RELATING TO PRIVATE BUS AND TRANSIT BENCHES;
SECTION 150.094 RELATING TO NATURAL LANDSCAPES; AND
SECTIONS 150.070 – 150.073, RELATING TO ALLOWABLE
RESIDENTIAL FENCE HEIGHT AND MEASURMENT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. ANTHONY HEREBY ORDAINS:
Section 1.Section §91.06 (Definitions) is hereby amended to add the following:
Domesticated animals means house pets such as dogs, cats, and birds, or other common pets kept
in small containments which can be contained within a principal structure throughout the entire
year, provided that containment can be accomplished without special modification to the structure
requiring a building permit from the city. In addition, the term "domestic animals" includes birds
(other than chickens, ducks and geese) and rabbits normally sheltered outside the home.
Farm animals means cattle, hogs, bees, sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, horses and other animals
commonly accepted as farm animals in the state, and/or which are kept for agricultural purposes
or food production.
Wild Animal: Any animal which is not a domesticated animal as defined herein, or which is not
naturally tame or gentle, but is of a wild nature or disposition, or which would constitute a danger
to human life or property. The term includes animals and birds, the keeping of which is licensed
by the State or federal government, such as, wolves, raptors, and pheasants. By way of example
and not of limitation, the term includes: ducks, pheasants, geese, turkeys, birds of prey, squirrels,
chipmunks, raccoons, coyotes, weasels, wild ferrets, sheep, goats, swine, monkeys, chimpanzees
and deer.
Section 2. Section §91.56 is hereby amended to read as follows:
KEEPING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS. No person may keep farm animals or wild animals as
defined in this Code, nor more than 2 dogs or 3 dogs allowed under § 91.01 through 91.05 or
fowl, within the city nearer than 500 feet to any human habitation or platted land, without
approval of the City Council. The City Council may, before approving or denying any request for
approval, request a report from the Health Officer concerning the effect on public health.
Section 3.Section §91.57 is hereby amended to read as follows:
FEEDING OF WILD ANIMALS.
1) No person shall intentionally feed wild animals within the City. Intentional feeding means the
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provision of any grain, fruit, vegetables, nuts, salt licks, or any other food that attracts wild
animals.
a) Living food sources such as trees and other live vegetation shall not be considered food
for wild animals.
2) Feeding Songbirds. The feeding of songbirds is permitted under the following conditions:
a) Feeding is done from a bird feeder that is designed to prevent other wild animals from
feeding and is placed at least 5 feet above the ground.
b) The bird feeder does not become an attractive nuisance to other wild animals.
c) Songbird feeding occurs on private property owned or controlled by the person
responsible for the feeder.
3) Exemptions.
a) Specific to Section 91.57(2a), persons that cannot physically place materials 5 feet or
higher from the ground, must place feeder at the highest point physically possible and
must comply with the other standards contained in Section 91.57(2).
b) Snakes (less than four (4) feet in length), gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs mice, turtles,
fish (not prohibited by Minnesota DNR) and birds (not prohibited by Minnesota DNR)
kept inside of a residence and within a restrictive cage or habitat
c) Animal Species otherwise allowed and/or licensed by the City.
d) The provisions of Section 91.57 shall not apply to the employees or agents of the City,
County, the State, the Federal government or veterinarians who in the course of their
official duties have wild animals in their custody or under their management.
Section 4.Section §91.58 is hereby added to read as follows:
INTERFERENCE WITH CITY PERSONNEL. No person may in any manner molest, hinder, or
interfere with any person employed by the city to capture and impound dogs or other animals
while the person is within the course and scope of employment.
Section 5.Section §94.15 is hereby amended to read as follows:
OBSTRUCTIONS PROHIBITED.
No person, except under a proper permit issued by the City Manager or otherwise permitted in
this code, shall obstruct or encumber any sidewalk, street, avenue, alley, lane, or other public way
in the city with yard clippings, leaves, stone, brick, sand, lumber, or other material or property.
Consistent with Minnesota Statute 160.2715 Section (a) subdivision (1) which advises that
pushing / blowing snow from driveways and sidewalks onto public roads may be punishable as a
misdemeanor, no person shall plow, shovel or blow or permit the plowing, shoveling or blowing
of snow onto any sidewalk, street, avenue, alley, lane, or other public way in the city.
Section 6.Section §96.02 is hereby amended to read as follows:
ELECTION TO MANAGE THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY Pursuant to the authority
granted to the city under state and federal statutory, administrative and common law, the
city hereby elects, pursuant Minn. Stat. 237.163 subd. 2(b), to manage rights-of-way
within its jurisdiction.
Except as specifically authorized by this Chapter, no person shall deposit or permit to be
deposited onto the traveled portion of any public street or alley, leaves, grass, sand or
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similar materials, nor shall any person plow, shovel or blow or permit the plowing,
shoveling or blowing of snow onto the traveled portion of any public street or alley.
Violation of this provision shall constitute a petty misdemeanor. This provision shall not
apply to any person who is in the process of constructing or maintaining a yard or drive
provided that the materials are immediately removed from the street. Nothing in this
section is intended to exempt any person from the requirement for permit under this
Chapter.
Section 7.Section §96.03 (Definitions) is hereby amended to read as follows:
Bus/Transit Bench - A bench maintained on a publicly dedicated street or right-of-way for the
convenience and comfort of persons waiting for buses or other vehicles.
Section 8.Section §96.38 is hereby amended to add the following:
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to regulate the placing and maintenance of bus/transit
benches in public rights of ways in order to control location, appearance, proliferation and traffic
safety.
A) License Required: No bench may be placed or maintained in a public right of way
without securing a License from the City Manager, or designee thereof, and the payment
of an annual license fee as established in Section 33.061.
B) Application: Applications for licenses shall be made to the City Manager. The
application shall contain the following:
(1) Scale drawing showing the size and location details of the bus/transit bench relative
to all other objects on the property including the layout of applicable adjacent roadways,
intersections, traffic signage, sidewalks, trails, utility poles, fences and other objects in the
vicinity.
(2) Written consent of the road authority, as defined in Minnesota State Statutes 160.02,
if the City of Saint Anthony Village is not the road authority.
(3) Detailed plans and specifications of the proposed bench including the general nature
of the advertising matter, if any, to be posted thereon and total surface area intended as
signage not to exceed 12 square feet using the front, or seating side surface only of the
bench backrest.
(4) General liability Certificate of Insurance from an insurance company rated “A” by
A.M. Best Company and authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota, naming the
City as additional insured in the minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) for
any and all claims arising out of the use or existence of a bus/transit bench. The certificate
shall provide for automatic notification of the City with a minimum thirty (30) days
advanced notice in the event of cancellation.
(5) An executed hold harmless agreement from the licensee, protecting the City from
any and all claims arising out of the use, existence and potential removal of the bus/transit
bench.
C) Bus/Transit Stops: A bench shall only be placed at a bus/transit stop on an established
bus route.
D) Location: A bench shall be placed parallel to and no nearer than three (3) feet from the
roadway curb or the edge of the roadway where no curb exists and shall not obstruct a
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pathway.
E) Number: No more than one bus/transit bench, located outside of a shelter, may be
placed at a single established bus/transit stop location.
F) Proximity to Other Benches: No bus/transit bench may be placed within 300 feet of any
other bench on the same side of the roadway from which service is to be delivered.
G) Materials: A bus/transit bench shall be constructed of durable materials including, but
not limited to concrete, wood, plastic, or combination thereof, with colors limited to
whites, earth tones of subdued greens, grays, browns, reddish-browns, and golds.
H) Construction and Size: The bus/transit bench shall be of sufficient weight or shall be
secured in a manner to minimize the potential of accidental tipping or vandalism. No
bus/transit bench shall be fastened, secured, or anchored to any property of the City,
County or public utility. Size limitations of bus/transit benches shall be; Height – 42
inches maximum, Width – 30 inches maximum and Length – seven feet maximum.
I) Structure Maintenance: When directed by the Code Official, Licensee shall within forty-
eight (48) hours remedy any report of refuse and litter issues. Within 72 hours of a snow
fall or other weather event, removal of ice and snow in a manner such that each bench
shall be fully accessible to and from any sidewalk or roadway adjacent to the bus/transit
bench shall be achieved. Licensee shall inspected benches monthly for any grass or weeds
in excess of six (6) inches, graffiti, damaged or broken parts and shall remedy deficiencies
within 48 hours after being discovered or reported.
J) Revocation of License: The City Council may revoke a license for failure to comply
with the conditions of the license by three (3) affirmative votes.
K) Removal: At the request of the City, a bench shall be removed within thirty days of
notice, at the permittee’s sole expense, if;
1) to permit right of way improvements or maintenance,
2) the location of the bench is a safety hazard or if it interferes with pedestrian or
vehicular traffic on the right of way,
3) if the bus stop location is removed from service or
4) the license issued by the City is allowed to expire or is revoked. The licensee shall
incur the cost of removal within thirty (30) days of notice to remove. Licensee shall
make repairs to the vacated space within the right-of -way to make it visibly consistent
with the surrounding space. If licensee fails to remove the bench within the prescribed
time, the City shall remove licensee’s bench and hold at the City Public Works facility
for no less than thirty (30) days, after which time the bench may be disposed of. All
costs for removal, disposal and remediation of ground shall be payable to City by
licensee.
L) Advertising Matter: Advertising matter may be displayed only on the front (roadway
side) surface of the backrest of bus/transit bench and shall not exceed 12 square feet in
surface area. Advertisements for liquor or beer, tobacco, political advertisements, obscene,
immoral or illegal matter is prohibited on all transit bench signs. No advertising matter on
any transit bench may display the words “Stop”, “Look”, “Drive In”, “Danger” or any
other word, phrase or symbol, reflective material, or illumination device, which might
interfere with, mislead or distract traffic.
Section 9.Section §150.071 - is hereby amended to read as follows:
ZONING PERMITS REQUIRED.
A zoning permit is required for the construction or alteration of a fence, and for any
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additions to a fence. The permit must be obtained in the name of the owner of the property
on which the fence is or will be located. Applications must be made on forms provided by
the city. Permit fees must be paid in accordance with Ordinance 33.061 of the City Code.
Section 10.Section §150.072 - is hereby amended to read as follows:
REQUIREMENTS.
(A) Location. Any fence constructed or altered after 6-3-1982 must be located entirely upon the
private property of the owner to whom the building permit was issued. Ownership of the fence
passes with ownership of the property. The fence must be setback a distance from the owner’s
property line sufficient to avoid encroachment onto adjoining private or public property or a
public right-of-way. The applicant represents that the fence will be entirely on the property of the
fence applicant. At its sole discretion, the city may require the applicant for the permit to locate
and mark the property line abutting the public property by having a registered surveyor place
permanent survey pins or stakes on the property line.
(B) Fence size. All fence and wall heights shall be measured from the finished grade, except that
the height of a railing, wall, fence, or screening affixed to a deck constructed on the ground but
raised above ground level, will be measured from the elevation of the raised deck for that portion
which is affixed to the raised deck. The grade at the fence line shall not be altered in any way that
artificially increases the maximum permitted height of the fence. Required fence height shall be
measured and applied only at each post, and no section of fence between posts shall exceed the
height of the higher of the two posts between which such fence is constructed.
(C)(1) Residential Uses.
a. Front Yards. No fence, fence post, or post cap shall be over fifty-two (52) inches
in height within a required front yard setback.
b. Side Yards. No fence, fence post, or post cap shall be over six feet six inches
(6’-6”) in height. A fence up to six feet six inches (6’-6”) in height shall be
allowed on corner lots along the corner side behind the nearest front corner of the
principal building.
c. Rear Yards. No fence, fence post, or post cap, shall be over six feet six inches
(6’-6”) in height.
(C) (2) Commercial/Industrial Uses.
a. Front Yards. No fence shall be over seven (7) feet in height within a required
front yard setback.
b. Side Yards. No fence shall be over seven (7) feet in height.
c. Rear Yards. No fence shall be over six (6) seven (7) feet in height.
d. Exemption. Through the approval of a conditional use permit (CUP), fence
heights as listed above in §150.072, C, 2, a-c may be increased for the following
types of fencing
Section 11.Section §155.03 (Zoning Definitions) is hereby amended to add the following:
Bus/Transit Bench Sign: A bench maintained on a publicly dedicated street or right-of-way for
the convenience and comfort of persons waiting for buses or other vehicles, which may include
off-premise advertising content, not to exceed 12 square feet in surface area.
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Section 12.Section §155.22 (Prohibited Signs) is hereby amended to add the following:
(20) Off-premise signs; with the exception of bus/transit bench signs as defined in
Section 96.03
Section 13.Section §155.23 (Signs Requiring Permits) is hereby amended to add the following:
(D) Signs affixed on benches at public bus stops or signs within bus/transit benches as
defined in Section 96.03.
Section 14.The City Clerk is hereby directed to make the changes required by this Ordinance as part
of the Official St. Anthony City Code, Title XV, Zoning Ordinance, and to renumber the
tables and chapters accordingly as necessary to provide the intended effect of this
Ordinance. The City Clerk is further directed to make necessary corrections to any
internal citations that result from said renumbering process, provided that such changes
retain the purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance as has been adopted.
Section 15.This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and
publication. This ordinance may be published by summary publication, per a duly
adopted resolution of the City Council. The ordinance in its entirety and any related
map shall be posted on the City website after publication. Copies of the complete
Ordinance and map are available online and at St. Anthony City Hall for examination
upon request.
ADOPTED BY the St. Anthony City Council this ____ day of ______, 2022.
__________________________________
Randy Stille, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
City Clerk
AYES:
NAYS:
MEMORANDUM
To:Saint Anthony Village City Council
From:Charlie Yunker, City Manager
Date:September 13, 2022 City Council Meeting
Resolution:Approval of Resolution 22-064 -Special Event Permit for the St. Anthony Kiwanis Club at the
Central Park Pavilion
OVERVIEW
In front of you this evening is a resolution to approve a special event permit request from St. Anthony Kiwanis Club to hold
a Special Event on October 29, 2022 at the Central Park Pavilion from 2-10 PM.
Staff has created a special event permit to facilitate gathering event information, department head reviews of event, and
staff recommendations to the City Council. The special event permit is used if the event fits one or more of the following
criteria:
Expected attendance of more than 100 people and open to the general public
Event is requesting the use of city property and/or street closures
There will be amplified live or pre-recorded music
There will be the sale of alcoholic beverages
The applicant is seeking permission to host a Pumpkin Decorating and Auction at the Central Park Pavilion which is city
property.
Staff has reviewed the special event, confirmed rental of the Pavilion with Community Services and recommends approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
Application
Resolution 22-064
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 22-064
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE USE OF CENTRAL PARK PAVILION FOR A
SPECIAL EVENT ON OCTOBER 29, 2022 FROM 2-10PM
WHEREAS, Thomas Brever, St. Anthony Kiwanis Club, has submitted a special event permit to
use city property to host a Kiwanis Pumpkin Decorating and Auction on October 29,
2022; and
WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed the request and finds it to be acceptable.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of St. Anthony Village approves
the request from St. Anthony Kiwanis Club to hold a Pumpkin Event on October 29, 2022 from
2:00PM to10:00PM in the Central Park Pavilion.
Adopted this 13th day of September, 2022.
_________________________________________
Randy Stille, Mayor
ATTEST: ____________________________
City Clerk
Review for Administration: _________________________________________
Charlie Yunker, City Manager
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