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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 23, 2010
CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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Mayor Faust invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL.
Present: Mayor Faust; Councihnembers Gray, Jenson, Roth, and Stille.
Absent: None.
Also Present: City Manager Mike Mornson, Public Works Director Jay Hartman, Stacie Kvilvang of
Ehlers & Associates, Todd Hubmer and Justin Messner of WSB & Associates, and
City Attorney Jerome Gilligan.
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
ITEMS.
I. APPROVAL OF MARCH 23, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve the City
Council Meeting Agenda of March 23, 2010.
Motion carried unanimously.
II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
None.
III. CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Consider March 9, 2010 Council meeting minutes;
B. Consider licenses and permits; and
C. Consider payment of claims.
Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the Consent
Agenda items.
Motion carried unanimously.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
March 23, 2010
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1 IV. PUBLIC HEARING.
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3 Mayor Faust opened the public hearings for Resolution Nos. 10-025, 10-026, and 10-027 at 7:03
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6 Todd Hubmer, WSB & Associates, provided an overview of the 2010 Street Improvement
7 Project. He discussed the project schedule, project cost, and funding sources, the assessment
8 amount of $110,008.92, and the assessment process in accordance with Minnesota Statutes
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11 Mr. Hubmer reviewed Resolution Nos. 10-025 and 10-026 for consideration by the City Council.
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13 Councilmember Stille requested a recap on the engineer estimate in relation to the current
14 competitive environment in the market. Mr. Hubmer stated the original engineer estimate
15 included in the feasibility study was approximately $1,900,000 for the St. Anthony portion of the
16 project. This estimate was reduced, and bids on the project then came in at $1,375,000.
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18 Mr. Jim Christy, 3472 Silver Lane, addressed the City Council and stated his request that the
19 2010 Street Improvement Project include curb cuts on every corner. He also requested that the
20 traffic signals and street signs be located far enough back to accommodate wheelchair access.
21 Mr. Hubmer stated that the project will need to meet ADA standards. There will be proper
22 pedestrian standards and crossings and there may be an opportunity to include midblock
23 pedestrian crossings in a couple of locations. In regards to the placement of traffic signals, the
24 signal at Silver Lane and Silver Lake Road is not proposed for replacement at this time.
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26 Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers & Associates, provided background information on 429 assessment
27 bonds as the typical method of financing street reconstruction projects. She stated total project
28 costs of the 2010 Street Improvement Project are approximately $1.3 million, and that the City
29 will be assessing approximately $110,000 to benefiting property owners. Since the amount
30 being assessed is not at least 20% of the project costs, the City will be financing the
31 improvements through street reconstruction bonds instead of the typical 429 assessments bonds.
32 It is proposed that the City issue General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds to finance the
33 entire remaining balance of the project not being paid by assessments. Ms. Kvilvang provided an
34 overview of the requirements for proceeding with the GO Street Reconstruction Bonds,
35 including the requirement that the City Council hold a public hearing and approve the 5 -year
36 Street Reconstruction Plan (SRP). Ms. Kvilvang indicated that the project cost has been reduced
37 from the $155,000 included in the staff report to a cost of approximately $118,000 to $120,000.
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39 Ms. Kvilvang reviewed Resolution 10-027 and 10-028 for consideration by the City Council.
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41 Councilmember Stille clarified with Ms. Kvilvang that the interest rate on the assessments will
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44 Mayor Faust closed the public hearing at 7:23 p.m.
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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
March 23, 2010
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A. Resolution 10-025; Ordering Improvements for the 2010 Street Improvement Project.
Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to adopt Resolution 10-
025; Ordering Improvements for the 2010 Street Improvement Project.
Councilmember Gray stated the City is getting this work done cheaper than it would be under
normal circumstances due to the current market. More importantly, it can be seen in the news
what is happening with cities that are not keeping up their infrastructure. He stated the upkeep
on infrastructure is a big plus for living in St. Anthony, and that the negative aspects of not
spending the money at this time and putting off upkeep and reconstruction would be detrimental.
Councilmember Stille concurred. He commented a constituent he talked with when running for
re-election informed him that he moved to St. Anthony because he knew from his research that
take care of the City.
Motion carried unanimously.
B. Resolution 10-026: Adopt and Confirm Assessments for the 2010 Street Improvement
Proiect.
Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to adopt Resolution 10-
026; Adopt and Confirm Assessments for the 2010 Street Improvement Project.
Motion carried unanimously.
C. Resolution 10-027; Giving Preliminary Approval for the Issuance of the City's General
Obligation Street Reconstruction Plan Bonds in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,4000,000
and Adoptingthe e City of St. Anthony, Minnesota Street Reconstruction Plan of 2010
through 2014 Therefor.
Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to adopt Resolution 10-
027; Giving Preliminary Approval for the Issuance of the City's General Obligation Street
Reconstruction Plan Bonds in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,4000,000 and Adopting the City of
St. Anthony, Minnesota Street Reconstruction Plan of 2010 through 2014 Therefor.
Motion carried unanimously.
D. Resolution 10-028; Resolution Providing for the Sale of $1,375,000 GO Street
Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2010A.
Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to adopt Resolution 10-
028; Resolution Providing for the Sale of $1,375,000 GO Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series
2010A.
Motion carried unanimously.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
March 23, 2010
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1 V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF.
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5 VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
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9 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
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11 City Manager Mornson reported on the following:
12 • League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Day at the Capital is scheduled for Thursday,
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14 • He will be conducting the Junior Achievement Program again this year with P grade
15 students at Wilshire Elementary.
16 • Public works Director Hartman was interviewed by Karel l regarding the City's street
17 sweeper program. The story will run on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
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19 Councilmember Gray: No report.
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21 Councilmember Jenson reported on his attendance at the March 16, 2010 joint meetings with the
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26 Councilmember Stille: No report.
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28 Mayor Faust reported on his attendance at the March 16, 2010 joint meetings with the Planning
29 Commission and the School Board. He reported on his attendance at the March 16, 2010
30 Historical Society meeting and the book on the history of St. Anthony being prepared by the
31 Historical Society. There will be an article about the book included in Village Notes coming out
32 next week. He stated St. Anthony Village High School Athletics Director Erdahl has reported
33 that the lights in Central Park will likely be working in May. There will be an open house when
34 the lights are operational.
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36 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM.
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38 Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items that
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41 Hearing none, Mayor Faust moved forward with the agenda.
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43 IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
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45 Mayor Faust announced the Fire Chief has provided information on H1N1, which was discussed
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Americans became ill with H1N1, and 11,000 Americans died from the virus. Mayor Faust
encouraged residents to contact the Fire Chief with any questions about the H1N1
Mayor Faust announced that Village Notes will be coming out next week. He encouraged
residents to review the information on the City Council Goals, Spring Clean -Up Day on May 1,
2010, Village Fest, and the Historical Society.
X. ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Hamer
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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City Clerk
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 27, 2010
CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Faust invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL.
Present: Mayor Faust; Councilmembers Gray, Jenson, Roth, and Stille.
Absent: None.
Also Present: City Manager Mike Mornson, Finance Director Roger Larson, Public Works Director
Jay Hartman, Stacie Kvilvang of Ehlers & Associates, and Justin Messner of WSB &
Associates.
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
ITEMS.
I. APPROVAL OF APRIL 27, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to approve the City
Council Meeting Agenda of April 27, 2010.
Motion carried unanimously.
H. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
None.
III. CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Consider April 13, 2010 Council meeting minutes;
B. Consider licenses and permits; and
C. Consider payment of claims.
Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the Consent
Agenda items.
Motion carried unanimously.
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April 27, 2010
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IV. PUBLIC HEARING.
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A. Budget Review. Mike Morrison, City Manager and Roger Larson, Finance Director,
presenting.
Mayor Faust opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m.
City Manager Momson stated the purpose of tonight's public hearing is to take public input on
the 2011 Operating Budget. City Manager Morrison and Finance Director Larson provided a
presentation on the 2011 Operating Budget, focusing on the following information: 1) Summary
of the 2010 General Operating Budget; 2) 2011 Budget Calendar; 3) 2009/2010 General Fund
Expenditures 4) 2009/2010 General Fund Revenues.
Mayor Faust invited input from the public.
Hearing none, Mayor Faust closed the public hearing at 7:06 p.m.
Mayor Faust pointed out that a small portion of General Fund Revenues are generated from
property taxes, with a large portion of General Fund Expenditures allocated to public safety.
Councilmember Stille commented that the presentation tonight centered around the 2010 General
Operating Budget, and that there will be upcoming meetings devoted to the 2011 Budget.
REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF.
A. Resolution 10-029: Approval of the Request for a Variance to Encroach into the Front
Yard Setback at 3038 Harding Street NE.
Planning Commission Member Brian Heinis provided a report on the request for a variance to
encroach into the front yard setback at 3038 Harding Street NE. The applicants would like to
add a front porch to the property and have requested a variance of one foot into the front yard
setback to allow for a more usable porch space. There were no negative comments from the
public at the public hearing for the requested variance. Mr. Heinis stated the Planning
Commission felt this will be a worthwhile project that will fits well with the neighborhood and
recommended approval of the variance request.
Councilmember Stille asked if there was any discussion at the Planning Commission meeting on
changing the ordinance to fit the need versus providing the variance. Mr. Heinis responded in
the negative. He noted that the variance request was only for one foot, and the house was built
before the city code was in place.
Mr. Chuck Bower, applicant, addressed the City Council and stated he has lived at 3038 Harding
Street for the past ten years. Their family is growing and they love the City of St. Anthony and
their neighbors. They are excited for the extensive remodel to their home and have hired an
architect to help them. They feel it is necessary to pursue the desire for the front porch as part of
the project.
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Mr. Jeremiah Battles, Acacia Architects, addressed the City Council and pointed out that
according to City Code Section 152.177, stoops and porches are permitted front yard
encroachments. He stated a typical usable front porch is six to eight feet in width. He has
recommended that the applicants obtain the extra foot if they are going to the expense of adding
the front porch.
Councilmember Jenson noted that two letters of support have been submitted from residents in
this neighborhood. He has also talked to a couple of people that live in the neighborhood that are
supportive of the project. He stated his position that the concept of the renovation project
enhances the neighborhood.
Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to adopt Resolution 10-
029; Approval of the Request for a Variance to Encroach into the Front Yard Setback at 3038
Harding Street NE.
Councilmember Stille stated his support of the project. He commented if there is continued
justification of variances based on houses being built prior to the city code it will likely relate to
a large percentage of the City. He encouraged the Planning Commission and staff to look into
whether an ordinance amendment might be warranted. He noted that the determination of a five
foot porch not being very usable may be a rationale for changing the ordinance.
Councilmember Gray concurred.
Mayor Faust suggested staff look into the ordinance amendment relative to garages that was
adopted a few years back for an example with this ordinance amendment.
Motion carried unanimously.
VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
A. Resolution 10-030; Award A Bid for 2010 Street & Utility Improvements. Justin
Messner, WSB & Associates, presenting.
Mr. Justin Messner, WSB & Associates, reviewed the proposed resolution awarding bid for 2010
Street & Utility Improvements to Nodland Construction Co. Inc.
Councilmember Roth asked if WSB & Associates has had any experience with the low bidder.
Mr. Messner replied that WSB & Associates has worked with contractor. In addition, references
from municipalities that have worked with the contractor checked out fine.
Councilmember Gray commented on the significant savings of approximately $1,895,000 from
the engineers estimate for the project.
Councilmember Stille verified with Mr. Messner that there will be a performance bond in place
for the possibility of the contractor not finishing the project.
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2 Mayor Faust requested information on ensuring that the contractor is aware of the City's
3 beginning and ending construction times. Mr. Messner replied that a pre -construction meeting
4 will be held on April 29, 2010 which will include a review of the City's policies and
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7 Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to adopt Resolution 10-
8 030; Award A Bid for 2010 Street & Utility Improvements to Nodland Construction Co. Inc. in
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13 B. Resolution No. 10-031; Approving the Sale of the $1,375,000 GO Street Reconstruction
14 Bonds, Series 2010A. Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers & Associates, presenting.
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16 Ms. Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers & Associates, presented final bid information for the $1,375,000
17 GO Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2010A. It is recommended that the bid be awarded to
18 Wells Fargo Advisors, St. Louis, Missouri at a true interest rate of 3.2585%. Ms. Kvilvang
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27 C. Consider Ordinance 10-001; Amending Ordinance 155.23; Signs Requiring No Permit.
28 Mike Morrison, City Manager, presenting. (second reading).
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30 City Manager Mornson provided an overview of the proposed ordinance. First reading of the
31 ordinance was held on April 13, 2010. The following amendment has been made based on the
32 first reading: "... all noncommercial signs of any size may be posted for 4-Neeks28 days..."
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36 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to approve the Second
37 Reading, waive the Third Reading, and adopt Ordinance 10-001; Amending Ordinance 155.23;
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42 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
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44 City Manager Momson reported on the following:
45 • Clean Up Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 1, 2010, 9 a.m. to noon. Tours of public
46 works equipment will be available.
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1 • Central Park ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for May 10, 2010.
2 • The May 11, 2010 City Council meeting agenda includes a Citizens Academy
3 presentation and a report from the City Engineer on 2011 and beyond street projects and
4 storm water improvements.
5 • Press release on the Get Active campaign.
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7 Councilmember Roth reported that CTV will be awarding scholarships in the month of May, and
8 that a few St. Anthony residents will be receiving these scholarships. He reported on his
9 attendance at the CTV Annual Volunteer Banquet held at the 49er Building in St. Anthony.
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11 Councilmember Stille congratulated 2010 Villager of the Year, Ted Holsten, and 2010
12 Outstanding Business of the Year, The Village Pub, for receiving their awards at the Chamber of
13 Commerce Dinner on April 22, 2010.
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15 Councilmember Gray reported on his attendance at the April 15, 2010 Lions Club Board of
16 Directors meeting and announced there will be a corn roast at Village Fest. He reported on his
17 attendance at the Chamber of Commerce Annual Meering on April 22, 2010 and congratulated
18 2010 Villager of the Year, Ted Holsten, and 2010 Outstanding Business of the Year, The Village
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21 Councilmember Jenson reported on his attendance at the April 22, 2010 Chamber of Commerce
22 Annual Meeting and congratulated Ted Holsten and The Village Pub for their awards.
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24 Mayor Faust reported on his attendance at the following events:
25 • April 17, 2010 Resident Cleanup along Silver Lake Road. Thank you to the residents
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27 • April 22, 2010 Middle Mississippi Watershed Management Organization Board Meeting.
28 The meeting included an approval to proceed with plans for the new building which will
29 be at the previous International Electrical Brotherhood location.
30 • Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. He stated 2010 Villager of the Year Ted
31 Holsten has been in the City since the 1950's and has been dutiful in giving back to the
32 community. 2010 Outstanding Business of the Year, The Village Pub, is providing a
33 good venue. He encouraged residents to support local businesses. He thanked the board
34 members of the Chamber of Commerce for giving their time.
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X. ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Hamer
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
ATTEST: ri/Yi l�L�/t
City Clerk
Mayor
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MAY 11, 2010
CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Faust invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL.
Present: Mayor Faust; Councilmembers Gray, Jenson, Roth, and Stille.
Absent: None.
Also Present: City Manager Mike Mornson, Todd Hubmer of WSB & Associates, and Police Chief
John Ohl.
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
ITEMS.
I. APPROVAL OF MAY 11, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve the City
Council Meeting Agenda of May 11, 2010.
Motion carried unanimously.
II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
A. Berger Transfer and Storage Proclamation.
Mayor Faust welcomed Mr. John Miller and Mr. Bill Dirks of Berger Transfer and Storage Inc.
Mr. Bill Dirks, President of Berger Transfer and Storage Inc., thanked the City, stating that this
has been a true partnership for many years. He stated the company has always tried to support
the surrounding communities and will continue to do so. Mr. Dirks invited the public to attend
the upcoming open house scheduled for Thursday, May 13, 2010, 11 a.m. — 3 p.m.
Mayor Faust presented Mr. Dirks with a proclamation recognizing the 100`h anniversary of
Berger Transfer and Storage Inc. and the 50 years of the company's presence in St. Anthony,
Minnesota, and proclaiming May 13, 2010 as Berger Transfer Day in the City of St. Anthony
Village.
B. Graduation of the 2010 Citizen's Academy. John Ohl, Police Chief.
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Police Chief Ohl introduced the item and thanked Crime Prevention Specialist John Mangseth,
Officer Tressa Sonde, Captain Dominic Cotroneo and Reserve Officer Carolyn Quick for their
work with the Citizen's Academy Program.
Officer Sunde provided an overview of the course outline for Citizen's Academy.
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Citizen's Academy graduates Nsona Nyembwe and Roy Quady shared comments on Citizen's
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Academy and thanked the City for funding and providing the class.
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Police Chief Ohl announced the Spring 2010 Citizen's Academy Graduating Class: Lawrence
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Antczak, Gayle Anttila, Jack Brinatte, James Clemens, Kathie Clemens, Sean Jaeger, Mark
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Ludwig, Nsona Nyembwe, Keith Pearson, Roy Quady, and Dale Washington.
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providing funding for Citizen's Academy and thanked the residents for attending Citizen's
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CONSENT AGENDA.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the
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PUBLIC HEARING.
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GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
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A. Resolution 10-032; Approval of the Amendment to the Lease Agreement with St.
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Urdahl ISD #282 Athletic Director and Wendy Webster, ISD #282 Community Services
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Director.
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City Manager Mornson provided background information on the proposed amendment to the
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Center Gymnasium. Council has been provided with the existing lease and the official
amendment to Article 6 of the lease.
Mr. Troy Urdahl, ISD #282 Athletic Director, invited questions of the City Council regarding the
proposed amendment to the lease agreement.
Mayor Faust requested information on the intent of the School District to increase usable gym
space through the new security system and use of the gym at the high school. Mr. Urdahl stated
with the school renovation projects there has been increased security which includes cameras and
a new key reader system. The key reader system includes the ability to set times to allow certain
members of the community into the building.
Mayor Faust inquired about the drainage at the soccer fields and plans for the running track. Mr.
Urdahl replied that there has been a dramatic improvement in the drainage at the soccer fields.
The running track is included in the summer renovation plans.
Mayor Faust verified with City Manager Mornson and the representatives of the ISD #282 that
only positive feedback has been received from the public on the plans that have been presented
for the use of the Community Center Gymnasium. He requested clarification on whether the
School District has met with the Vital Aging Council. Ms. Wendy Webster, ISD #282
Community Services Director, replied that the Senior Advisory Council has met with the Vital
Aging Council.
Mayor Faust stated this topic has been in the public for six to eight weeks, and that this type of
exposure helps the public understand what is going on. His estimation is that this will be good
for the community. He stated his support of the statement made by representatives of the School
District that these will be community buildings.
Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve Resolution 10-
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School District #282 for Community Center Gymnasium.
Motion carried unanimously.
B. Engineer's Update. Todd Hubmer, WSB & Associates, presenting.
Mr. Todd Hubmer, WSB & Associates, provided the Engineer's Update and answered questions
of the City Council. The update and discussion addressed the following information:
• Five Year Capital Improvement Plan Review
• Street & Utility Reconstruction Projects Completed (1992-2009)
• Street & Utility Projects Remaining (2010-2025)
• Street & Utility Improvement Program — Five Year Improvement Plan
• Financing Considerations
• Scheduling Considerations
• Next Steps
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Mayor Faust stated his position that the Five Year CIP provides valuable long range planning for
current and future residents.
Mayor Faust requested a more detailed breakdown of the classification of city roads, county
roads and alleyways included in each project.
Councihnember Roth stated his support of the City's accomplishment in taking the initiative and
investing close to $30 million to repair the roads to this point. He requested that future
presentations include a rough estimate on the amount of funds the City has spent to date in street
repairs.
Mayor Faust stressed the importance of comparing "apples to apples" with this type of analysis.
Mr. Hubmer indicated that close to $30 million has likely been expended on street and utility
projects to this point. He noted that from 1999 through 2006 the City received funds from
outside sources to help resolve flood issues.
Councihnember Stille requested that the Council be provided with further information from
Ehlers and Associates on the use of a 20 year bond as opposed to a 15 year bond.
Mr. Hubmer provided an overview of the effect of Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD)
storm water permitting requirements to the City. Staff recommends that the City undertake a
study to identify an approach to meet RCWD Rules in order to proactively respond to RCWD
requirements for street improvement programs. Mr. Hubmer provided information and answered
questions of the City Council on the impact of Silver Lake TMDL requirements.
Mayor Faust stated his support of a "more is better" approach in regards to notification of the
public meeting on the TMDL Report that is to be scheduled in 2010.
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City Manager Morrison reported on the following:
• Completion of his fourth year with the Junior Achievement Program.
• City Managers Conference on the topic of leadership and networking.
• April 29, 2010 Loss Control Seminar put on by the League of Minnesota Cities.
• City's receipt of a FEMA $50,000 Fire System Grant.
• 2009 Audit will be included on the June 22, 2010 City Council Meeting agenda.
Insurance renewals are being completed.
Congratulations to Liquor Operations staff for a successful beer festival on May 8, 2010
at the Marketplace Liquor Store. Sales on this day were $4,000 higher than the average
Saturday.
Councihnember Stille: No report.
Councilmember Gray reported on the following:
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1 • April 28, 2010 Middle Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO)
2 educational trip on the Mississippi River. The trip included a look at runoff and how it
3 contributes to the sediment in the river.
4 • April 29, 2010 League of Minnesota Cities Loss Control Workshop.
5 • April 30, 2010 participation with Mayor Faust and several Kiwanis members picking up
6 waste from residents unable to make it to City Cleanup Day.
7 • May 1, 2010 City Cleanup Day.
8 • May 9, 2010 Sister City meeting. There will be a visit by individuals from Salo the end
9 of July and they will be participating in Village Fest.
10 • May 6, 2010 Lions Club meeting.
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12 Councilmember Jenson reported on his attendance at the April 28, 2010 MWMO educational trip
13 on the Mississippi River with Mayor Faust and Councilmember Gray. He reported on his
14 attendance at the April 29, 2010 Community Services monthly meeting. Highlights were the
15 increased enrollment for Community Service daycare and that the budget should be met by year -
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18 Councilmember Roth reported on his attendance at the May 1, 2010 City Cleanup Day and the
19 May 6, 2010 North Suburban Access Corporation/CTV monthly meeting. He reported on his
20 attendance at the North Suburban Communications Commission Strategic Meeting on the future
21 direction of CTV. He commended Liquor Store Manager Larson and the Liquor Operations
22 Staff for the well run beer festival held on May 8, 2010.
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24 Mayor Faust reported on his attendance at the following events:
25 • April 28, 2010 MWMO educational trip on the Mississippi River.
26 • April 29, 2010 Safety and Loss Control Workshop.
27 • April 30, 2010 participation with Kiwanis members to pick up waste from residents
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29 • May 1, 2010 City Cleanup Day. Thank you to the City Council and community for
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31 • May 3, 2010 City Council work session beginning the budget process.
32 • May 5, 2010 MWMO Executive Board Meeting.
33 • May 11, 2010 MWMO Board Meeting which included the appointment of citizens to the
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Mayor Faust announced the Three Rivers Park District Parks and Trail Guide has been
distributed through the mail. He announced Tom Moffit is the new Park Manager at Silverwood
Park. Park dedication is scheduled for Thursday this week at 6:00 p.m.
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Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Hamer
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor