HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 01122010I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 JANUARY 12, 2010
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5 CALL TO ORDER
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7 Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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9 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
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11 Mayor Faust invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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13 ROLL CALL.
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15 Present: Mayor Faust; Councilmembers Roth, Stille, Gray, and Jenson
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17 Also Present: City Manager Mike Momson, City Clerk Barb Suciu, Todd Hubmer and Justin
18 Messner of WSB & Associates.
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21 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
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24 I. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 12, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
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26 Mayor Faust amended the agenda to move agenda item 5A to follow agenda item 2B.
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28 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve the City
29 Council Meeting Agenda of January 12, 2010 as amended.
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31 Motion carried unanimously.
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33 II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
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35 A. Swearing -In of Councilmember Randy Stille.
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37 City Clerk Suciu conducted the swearing in of Councilmember Randy Stille.
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39 B. Swearing -In of Councilmember Jan Jenson.
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41 City Clerk Suciu conducted the swearing in of Councilmember Jan Jenson.
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43 III. CONSENT AGENDA.
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45 A. Consider December 8. 2009 Council meeting minutes;
46 B. Consider licenses and permits;
47 C. Consider payment of claims; and
48 D. Housekeeping Resolutions:
49 10-001— Designating Mayor Pro Tem for the Calendar Year 2010
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1 10-002 — Specifying persons authorized to make certain financial transactions regarding
2 City Financial Accounts
3 10-003 — Designating the Official Depository for City Funds
4 10-004 — Designating the legal newspaper for the City of St. Anthony for the calendar
5 year 2010
6 10-005 — Designating Mayor Faust as a participant in outside organizations
7 10-006 — Designate Councilmember Stille as a participant in outside organizations
8 10-007 — Designate Councilmember Gray as a participant in outside organizations
9 10-008 — Designate Councilmember Roth as a participant in outside organizations
10 10-009 — Designate Councilmember Jenson as a participant in outside organizations
11 10-010 — Adopt Standing Rules of Conduct for City Council Meetings for 2010
12 10-011— Adopt Elected Official Travel Policy for 2010.
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14 Mayor Faust requested the following correction to Resolution No. 10-010, fifth paragraph under
15 Process Regular and Special Council Meetings: "...that the individual eetes votes ..."
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17 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the Consent
18 Agenda items with the above amendment to Resolution No. 10-010.
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20 Motion carried unanimously.
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22 IV. PUBLIC HEARING.
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26 V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF.
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28 A. Presentation from Rich Stanek, Hennepin County Sheriff (Acted on following agenda
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31 Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek and Captain Brian Kasbohm provided a report on the
32 Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, focusing on the following services provided by the Sheriff s
33 Office: 1) patrol and enforcement services; 2) warrant units; 3) communication division; 4) jail;
34 5) civil process 6) court security; 7) investigation bureau; 8) crime lab; and 9) administrative
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37 Hennepin County Sheriff Stanek explained that the 2010 Sheriff Department Budget has been
38 reduced and that their priority is to work with local law enforcement agencies. He provided
39 information about the Watch Commander that works out of the patrol division and explained that
40 this brings full resources to work with the local community under the jurisdiction of the City's
41 Police Chief. He thanked the City Council for the time and support of public safety and
42 commended Police Chief Ohl and the St. Anthony Police Department, commenting on their great
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45 Mayor Faust thanked Sheriff Stanek for attending the City Council meeting and thanked him for
46 the 911 operations and services provided by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department.
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VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
A. Resolution No. 10-012, Approving the Contract with Greater Metropolitan Housing
Corporation. Suzanne Snyder, Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation, presenting,
Ms. Suzanne Snyder, Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC), provided a
PowerPoint presentation on the 2009 activities of GMHC's HousingResource Center, focusing
on the following information:
• History of GMHC
• Services/programs provided by GMHC
• 2009 GMHC program activity
• Funding Sources for GMHC services/programs in the City of St. Anthony
Ms. Snyder stated in the past information about GMHC's programs has been included in the City
newsletter and newspapers. However, referrals seem to be coming from word of mouth. Ms.
Snyder indicated prior to Spring, she would like to have discussions with staff about looking at
more directed activity in getting the word out to St. Anthony residents, possibly through direct
mailings, block clubs, etc.
Councilmember Stille asked if the loan program is still being run with zero delinquencies. Ms.
Snyder replied that she has not heard of any delinquencies. She will verify this and email the
information to City Manager Morrison tomorrow.
Councilmember Stille pointed out that information residents have received through calls about
GMHC programs could lead to improvement projects funded in a way other than through GMHC
financing. He asked if GMHC has provided information to the Kiwanis or Chamber of
Commerce in the past. Ms. Snyder replied that she spoke at a Chamber of Commerce meeting
last year, which resulted in a loan. She stated GMHC is anxious to speak in front of community
groups and she would be happy to speak to organizations as requested by the City.
Mayor Faust suggested when Ms. Snyder meets with City staff that they discuss the idea of
providing information to the Vital Aging Council. He asked if there is an income limit with the
GMHC programs. Ms. Snyder replied there is no income limit with the Revolving Loan
Program. The Rehab Incentive Program includes an income limit of approximately $96,000.
Mayor Faust stated his support of providing a model that is financially and environmentally
sustainable. He noted this would involve best management practices on how to take an older
house and convert it into a home that is not only economically feasible and energy efficient, but
also cost effective.
Mayor Faust noted that previously when the Council considered the contract with GMHC the
HousingResource Center was looked at as an alternative to initiating a housing maintenance
code.
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January 12, 2010
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1 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to approve Resolution No.
2 10-012; Approving the Contract with Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation.
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4 Motion carried unanimously.
6 B. Resolution No. 10-013; Approving the Cooperative Agreement with the City of New
7 Brighton for the 2010 Street hnprovement Proiect. Todd Hubmer. WSB & Associates,
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10 Mr. Justin Messner, WSB & Associates, provided an overview of the proposed resolution to
11 enter into a construction cooperative agreement with the City of New Brighton for the 2010
12 Street Improvement Project.
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14 Councilmember Gray verified with Mr. Messner that the cost of administering the project is
15 figured into the overall cost of the project and shared equally among the cities.
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17 Mayor Faust verified with Ms. Messner that the contract provides that the City of New Brighton
18 will submit 95% of the estimated project cost once the bid is awarded with 5% held until the
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21 Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to adopt Resolution No.
22 10-013; Approving the Cooperative Agreement with the City of New Brighton for the 2010
23 Street Improvement Project.
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27 C. Resolution No. 10-014, Approving the Cooperative Agreement with the City of Roseville
28 for the 2010 Street hnprovement Project. Todd Hubmer, WSB & Associates, presenting.
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30 Mr. Messner provided an overview of the proposed resolution to enter into a cooperative
31 agreement with the City of Roseville for the 2010 Street Improvement Project.
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33 Mayor Faust noted the cost share for the City of Roseville is a smaller amount than the previous
34 contract, which is the purpose for withholding 10% rather than 5% of the estimated project cost.
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36 Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to adopt Resolution No.
37 10-014; Approving the Cooperative Agreement with the City of Roseville for the 2010 Street
38 Improvement Project.
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40 Motion carried unanimously.
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42 D. Resolution No. 10-015, Related to Parking Restrictions Along Silver Lane for the 2010
43 Street and Utility Improvement Project.
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45 Mr. Messner provided an overview of the proposed resolution to restrict parking along Silver
46 Lane for the 2010 Street and Utility Improvement Project.
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Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to adopt Resolution No.
10-015; Related to Parking Restrictions Along Silver Lane for the 2010 Street and Utility
Improvement Project.
Motion carried unanimously.
VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL
City Manager Momson reported on the following:
• St. Anthony 2010 City Meetings Calendar.
• January 6, 2010 meeting with himself, Mayor Faust, Chair of the School Board, ISD
#282 Superintendent, and ISD #282 Athletics Director regarding upcoming projects for
the year. One project will be reorganization of gym space, which will impact the gym
located in this building. There will be an overview of this project at the March 16, 2010
joint meeting with ISD #282.
• He and Public Works Director Hartman will be meeting with the ISD #282 Athletics
Director and the project manager tomorrow to discuss the new lighting grant the School
District received from Hennepin County.
Councilmember Roth: No report.
Councilmember Stille congratulated Roger Braun for being chosen to receive the 2010
Northwest Youth and Family Services Service to Youth Award. He thanked Mr. Braun for his
work with youth at open gym time. He announced the award banquet is scheduled for February
11, 2010, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Councilmember Gray: No report.
Councilmember Jenson: No report.
Mayor Faust reported on the following:
• December 21, 2009 Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) meeting
regarding building construction on the recently acquired MWMO site on Marshall Street
in Minneapolis.
• January 6, 2010 meeting with himself, City Manager Momson, Chair of the School
Board, ISD #282 Superintendent, and ISD #282 Athletic Director. He encouraged
residents to view the ISD #282 Facilities Restructure Plan.
VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM.
Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items that
are not on the regular agenda.
Hearing none, Mayor Faust moved forward with the agenda.
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IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Councihnember Stille announced Metropolitan Council Chair Peter Bell will be presenting the
State of the Region address at Silverwood Park on Monday, February 1, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Individuals interested in attending can sign up on the Metropolitan Council website at
www.metrocouncil.ore or call 651-602-1844.
Mayor Faust announced the following:
• Village Notes was distributed this week. He commended staff on the quality of the
newsletter.
• Star/Tribune December 14, 2009 article addressing the concern over the availability of
good water. He commented that while Minnesota is in good shape they need to take care
of the water for the future.
• MWMO newspaper, The Drift, includes information on a free one hour workshop offered
on best practices for snow and ice control by homeowners. He suggested consideration
of holding a workshop for homeowners at city hall; one scheduled during the day and one
scheduled at evening. Councilmember Stille noted that Mayor Faust is included in the
MWMO newspaper with information on the Water Reuse Project and the award that was
received for the project.
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Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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