HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 02092010I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 FEBRUARY 9, 2010
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5 CALL TO ORDER.
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7 Mayor Pro Tem Roth called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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9 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
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11 Mayor Pro Tem Roth 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 Pro Tem Roth; Councilmembers Gray, Jenson, and Stille.
16 Absent: Mayor Faust.
17 Also Present: City Manager Mike Mornson, Liquor Operations Manager Mike Larson, Police Chief
18 John Ohl, and Todd Hubmer of WSB & Associates.
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21 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
22 ITEMS.
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24 I. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 9, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
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26 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the City
27 Council Meeting Agenda of February 9, 2010.
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29 Motion carried unanimously.
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31 II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
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33 None.
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35 III. CONSENT AGENDA.
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37 A. Consider January 26, 2010 Council meeting minutes;
38 B. Consider licenses and permits;
39 C. Consider payment of claims; and
40 D. Resolution 10-018• Approve the City's Pay Equity Implementation Report
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42 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the Consent
43 Agenda items.
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45 Motion carried unanimously.
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47 IV. PUBLIC HEARING.
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49 None.
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V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF.
A. Resolution 10-019; Approve the Request for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to Clearwire
Communications, LLC for the Installation of High -Speed Wireless Internet Antenna at
4001 Stinson Blvd
8 Planning Commission Chair Don Jensen reported on the Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
9 application by Clearwire Communications, LLC for the installation of high-speed wireless
10 intemet antenna at 40001 Stinson Boulevard. A public hearing was held at the January Planning
11 Commission meeting. Mr. Jenson stated that the Planning Commission unanimously
12 recommended approval of the CUP and outlined the four conditions of approval.
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14 Councilmember Stille inquired about the stipulation that the antenna be no higher than 30 feet
15 above the tallest point on the building. Mr. Jenson explained that the 30 foot height limit was
16 derived in the applicant's negotiations with staff and that the Clearwire antennas will not be
17 higher than antennas already in place on the roof.
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19 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve Resolution 10-
20 019; Approve the Request for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to Clearwire Communications,
21 LLC for the Installation of High -Speed Wireless Internet Antenna at 4001 Stinson Blvd
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23 Motion carried unanimously.
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25 VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
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27 A. Resolution 10-020; Approving Installation of a Telecommunications Facility on the
28 City's Water Tank Located at 3109 — 33`d Avenue. Mike Morrison, presenting.
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30 City Manager Morrison explained that Clear Wireless, LLC "Clearwire" desires to install a high
31 speed wireless internet facility on the City's water tank located at 3109 — 33`d Avenue. The
32 installation of the equipment will provide a source of rental income. City Manager Momson
33 stated staff has worked with Clearwire and the City Attorney to negotiate a lease agreement that
34 is fair, comparable to other communication leases, and acceptable for both parties. To determine
35 the annual cost of the lease, staff contacted the Hennepin County Assessor's Office to review
36 financial numbers of other recently negotiated leases. Included in the Council packet is a
37 document comparing the current Sprint Lease to the proposed Clearwire Lease.
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39 City Manager Mornson reviewed the proposed resolution approving the installation of a
40 telecommunications facility on the City's water tank located at 3109 33`d Avenue. He noted the
41 resolution indicates that the City Attorney and City Engineer have reviewed and approved the
42 plans and specifications for the telecommunications facility and the lease agreement; however,
43 the City Engineer is still conducting this review. It is recommended that the resolution be
44 revised to include a statement that approval is contingent on City Engineer approval.
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1 Councilmember Stille noted the initial lease term is 5 years with five, 5 -year automatic renewal
2 terms. He questioned if this is typical for lease terms. City Manager Mornson responded in the
3 affirmative. He noted that revenue from the Sprint Lease currently goes into the General Fund.
4 The 2011 budget discussion will include discussion on whether to allocate the revenue from the
5 Clearwire Lease to the General Fund or the Capital Budget.
7 Mayor Pro Tem Roth questioned who will be responsible for relocating the antenna if the water
8 tower needs to be repainted prior to the end of the 30 -year lease commitment, or if the structure
9 can stay in place if the tower needs to be repainted within that time period. City Manager
10 Mornson replied that his understanding is that the antenna would be able to stay in place;
11 however, if the antenna needs to be relocated Clearwire would be responsible. He clarified that
12 this is not a 30 -year term; it is a 5 -year term with five 5 -year renewals.
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14 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve Resolution 10-
15 020; Approving Installation of a Telecommunications Facility on the City's Water Tank Located
16 at 3109 — 33rd Avenue.
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18 Councilmember Stille point out that the City has guided these antennas to one location as much
19 as possible. They are located on the City water tower, on the structure at Kensington, and at this
20 location. He noted that the value of the $24,000 per year income stream from the lease revenue
21 is likely worth $350,000, and that there is also an escalator built into the lease.
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23 City Manager Morrison verified that approval of the installation is contingent upon City Engineer
24 approval.
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26 Motion carried unanimously.
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28 B. Annual Report: Liquor Department. Mike Larson, Liquor Operations Manager,
29 presenting
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31 Liquor Operations Manager Larson presented the St. Anthony Village Liquor Operations 2009
32 Annual Report. The report focused on the following information: 1) Background; 2) Mission
33 Statement; 3) Controlling the Sale of Beverage Alcohol; 4) Value of a Municipal Liquor
34 Operation; 5) 2009 Summary of Sales; 6) Breakdown of Sales; 7) Five Year Profit History; 8)
35 Special Guest Appearance by Mr. Michael Mondavi; 9) Awards; 10) Customer Survey.
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37 Liquor Operations Manager Larson encouraged residents to ask store staff or contact him
38 through the website at www.stanthonyvillagewineandspirits.com if they are unable to find a
39 product they are looking for. They will be contacted with availability and pricing information.
40 He reported that the Marketplace location holds beer samplings on Wednesdays evenings and
41 wine samplings on Thursdays evenings.
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43 C. Annual Report: Police Department. Chief John Ohl, presenting,
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45 Police Chief Ohl presented the St. Anthony Village Police Department 2009 Annual Report. The
46 report focused on the following information: 1) Part 1 Crimes; 2) Part 2 Crimes; 3) Other
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Calls/Incidents of Service; 4) 2009 Department Awards; 5) Patrol Review; 6) Investigation
Review; 7) Education Summary; 8) Police Reserve Summary; 9) Crime Prevention Summary
Police Chief Ohl provided information on the dispatch center and encouraged individuals to
contact 911 to report suspicious activity.
Mayor Pro Tem Roth thanked Police Chief Ohl, Liquor Operations Manager Larson, and their
staff for the quality work they do for the City.
10 D. Update on 2010 Street Improvement Project. Todd Hubmer. WSB & Associates.
11 presenting.
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13 Mr. Todd Hubmer, WSB & Associates, Inc., presented an overview of the St. Anthony Village
14 2010 Street and Utility Improvement Project. The presentation focused on the following
15 information:
16 • Project Summary
17 • Project Funding
18 o Special Assessment 429 Bonds
19 o General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds (recommended)
20 • Street & Utility Improvement Program 5 -Year Improvement Plan
21 • Sidewalk and Street Lighting Program
22 • Proposed Project Schedule
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24 Councilmember Stille verified with Mr. Hubmer that the 5 -Year Improvement Plan can be
25 amended in the future if desired by Council. He requested clarification that the difference in the
26 Special Assessment 429 Bonds and the General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds is
27 basically the mechanics of borrowing the monies. Mr. Hubmer responded in the affirmative. He
28 stated based upon the information from Ehlers and Associates, there is essentially no difference
29 in the interest rates of the two bonding options. It is simply the process and procedure that
30 changes a bit.
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32 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
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34 City Manager Morrison reported on the following:
35 • Kids vs. Cops was held on February 2, 2010 with 70 kids participating.
36 • The Fire Department hosted a flu shot clinic on February 4, 2010 — over 207 attended the
37 clinic.
38 • The City is hosting a seminar on erosion control basics in conjunction with Mississippi
39 Watershed Management Organization on Thursday, February 11, 2010.
40 • The February 16`h Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled.
41 • A legislative conference with schools, counties, townships and cities is scheduled for
42 March 25, 2010.
43 • Metro Transit has notified staff that the bus schedule will be modified.
44 • Thank you to Liquor Operations Manager Larson and Police Chief Ohl for the annual
45 reports presented tonight and the quality work they do for the City.
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Councilmember Jenson reported on his attendance at the newly elected city officials' seminar
and training session on Friday, February 5th and 6'h.
Councilmember Gray: No report.
Councilmember Stille reported on his attendance at the following events:
• January 28, 2010 Family Services Collaborative Board meeting.
• February 8, 2010 preliminary report on the 2010 Council Goals to the Parks Commission
by Mayor Faust, Councilmember Jenson, and himself.
• February 8, 2010 meeting regarding the lighting that will be installed by the School
District at the two baseball fields in Central Park. The lighting will be funded by
Hennepin County Community Grant funds through the efforts and support of
Commissioner Mark Stenglein.
Mayor Pro Tem Roth reported on his attendance at the following events:
• February 1, 2010 Metropolitan Council State of the Region at Silverwood Regional Park
with Mayor Faust and City Manager Morrison.
• Pinewood Derby on Saturday, February 6`h
VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM.
Mayor Pro Tem Roth invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on
items that are not on the regular agenda.
Hearing none, Mayor Pro Tem Roth moved forward with the agenda.
IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
City Manager Morrison reported that over 80 cities were represented at the Metropolitan Council
State of the Region meeting at Silverwood Park. A member of the Metropolitan Council
commented on the quality of Silver Lake Village Development and the Water Reuse Facility.
X. ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Pro Tem Roth adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Hamer
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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Mayor