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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.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
April 27, 2010
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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.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
April 27, 2010
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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
5 specifications.
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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
9 the amount of $1,364,500.97.
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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
19 reported that Standard & Poor's affirmed the City's AA credit rating.
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21 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to adopt Resolution 10-
22 031; Approving the Sale of the $1,375,000 GO Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2010A, to
23 Wells Fargo Advisors, St. Louis, Missouri, at a true interest rate of 3.2585%.
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25 Motion carried unanimously.
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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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34 Mayor Faust suggested proceeding to the final reading of the proposed ordinance.
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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;
38 Signs Requiring No Permit.
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40 Motion carried unanimously.
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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.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
April 27, 2010
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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
19 Pub.
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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
26 that initiated the cleanup.
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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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
39 are not on the regular agenda.
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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
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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.
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