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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 22, 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, City Attorney Jerry
Gilligan, and Stacie Kvilvang of Ehlers & Associates.
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
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APPROVAL OF JUNE 22, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the City
Council Meeting Agenda of June 22, 2010.
Motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
None.
CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Consider June 8 2010 Council meeting minutes;
B. Consider licenses and permits;
C. Consider payment of claims;
D. Resolution 10-037• Appointment of Election Judges for the 2010 State Primary Election
and for the Absentee Ballot Board,•
E. Resolution 10-038• To Accept a Partial Payment from the City of Roseville for the 2010
Street ImMrovement Project;
F. Resolution 10-039• To Accept a Partial Payment from the City of New Brighton for the
2010 Street Improvement Proigct;
G. Resolution 10-040• Accepting a Donation from Kiwanis for the St. Anthony Fire
Department and St. Anthony Police Department;
H. Resolution 10-041 • Accepting a Grant from Hennepin County for Emergency
Preparedness Training for the St. Anthony Fire Department;
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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
June 22, 2010
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I. Resolution 10-042• Accepting_a Grant from the Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training
and Education for the St. Anthony Fire Department; and
J. Resolution 10-043• Accepting a Donation from Wal-Mart for the St. Anthony Fire
Dfe artment.
Motion was made by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the
Consent Agenda items.
Motion carried unanimously.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING.
None.
V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF.
A. Resolution 10-044• Approving the Request from Doran Companies, LLC, for an
Amendment to the Silver Lake Village Planned Unit Develonment (PUD) Sian Plan to
Allow for the Modification of Existing Ground Signs and the Addition of One Ground
Sign.
Mr. Don Jensen, Planning Commission Chair, reported on the Planning Commission review of
the proposed amendment to the Silver Lake Village PUD Sign Plan at the June 15, 2010
Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the
resubmitted proposal for amendment to the Sign Plan.
Councilmember Stille verified that the following is included in the revised amendment:
Cub sign — increase in height
Sign in front of Smashburger — increase in size
Additional sign on Walmart outlot adjacent to Wendy's
Mr. Jensen clarified that the Cub sign will be increased by four feet from the current height. The
existing cap on the sign will remain. There is no change to the area of the sign in front of
Smashburger; it will be receiving a decorative cap. The new sign in front of Wendy's will have
sign copy and a cap.
Councilmember Jenson noted that three businesses currently advertise at each of the curved entry
signs. He questioned if this takes away advertising space for additional businesses. Mr. Jensen
replied that there was discussion at both Planning Commission meetings as to whether there was
a signage priority plan on part of the developer. It was determined that the initial dominant
tenants advertise on the curved entry signs but there is not a priority advertising document in
place.
Mayor Faust noted for the record that the Planning Commission vote to recommend approval of
the amendment to the sign plan passed 5-1.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
June 22, 2010
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Mr. Dale Wenkus, Vice President of Architecture with Doran Companies, LLC, addressed the
City Council and stated the current existing ground sign in front of Smashburger currently has an
area of 40 square feet. The plan requests a one foot increase in the sign area to make it 48 square
feet per side in addition to the one foot cap.
6 Councilmember Jenson pointed out that there are a couple of businesses in the center that
7 advertise in multiple locations. He questioned if this has been considered in the parameters of
8 this proposal. Mr. Wenkus replied that it is considered in the parameters. The primary reason
9 for the sign plan amendment request is to be able to offer signage space on Silver Lake Road for
10 current tenants, as well as provide space for new tenants. Doran Companies would not go back
11 to the tenants on the existing entry signs and ask if they would like to move to another sign, as
12 these are prime locations where the tenants would likely want to remain.
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14 Mayor Faust stated he does not have a problem with the Cub sign or the sign in front of
15 Smashburger. He expressed concern regarding traffic problems that may result from drivers
16 deciding to turn into the center after seeing the sign in front of Wendy's. He asked if any traffic
17 engineering studies have been completed regarding this proposed sign. Mr. Wenkus replied
18 there are not any engineering studies that would indicate when a person would make the decision
19 on when to turn. He pointed out that drivers that are not in the turn lane can continue to go north
20 on Silver Lake Road and tum on 39`h Avenue to get into the center. He stated the sign will be
21 visible from at least 450 feet and will not cause any difference in traffic than drivers seeing the
22 Wendy's sign and deciding to turn into the center.
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24 Councilmember Stille noted that the current PUD requirements allow for a 31 foot Cub sign. He
25 requested clarification on whether the proposed resolution that approves increasing the current
26 sign height to 24 feet will decrease the height limit from 31 feet to 24 feet or whether a 31 foot
27 sign would still be allowed. City Attorney Gilligan replied that an increase to the 24 foot height
28 that is currently being approved would require an additional request from the applicant in the
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31 Mayor Faust questioned if the City has authority under public safety to have a sign removed if
32 the City determines that the sign is contributing to undue accidents or incidents. City Attorney
33 Gilligan replied that this would be addressed through city ordinances related to clear view. He
34 noted that the City would likely try to work with the owner if it is felt that there is a safety
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37 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve Resolution 10-
38 044; Approving the Request from Doran Companies, LLC, for an Amendment to the Silver Lake
39 Village Planned Unit Development (PUD) Sign Plan to Allow for the Modification of Existing
40 Ground Signs and the Addition of One Ground Sign.
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44 VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
June 22, 2010
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1 A. Resolution 10-045; Authorizing an Increase in the Principal Amount of hrterfund Loans
2 for Tax Increment Financing District No. 3-5.
4 Ms. Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers & Associates, addressed the City Council and provided background
5 information and a brief overview of the Fannie Mae Loan repayment and amended interfund loan
6 for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District No. 3-5 as outlined in the June 22, 2010
7 memorandum. Ms. Kvilvang reviewed the proposed resolution authorizing an increase in the
8 principal amount of interfund loans for TIF District No. 3-5. She advised that approval is
9 contingent upon HRA approval, noting that the HRA meeting is scheduled following this
10 meeting tonight.
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12 City Attorney Gilligan indicated he has worked with Ms. Kvilvang to prepare the resolution
13 presented to the City Council tonight.
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15 Mayor Faust requested information on the total market value currently in comparison to the
16 value when the development process began in the subject TIF District. Ms. Kvilvang replied that
17 the value of the parcels that have been developed on was approximately $5 to $6 million in 2005.
18 The current value is approximately $90 to $96 million. The valuation has increased
19 approximately $1500% from 2005 to today.
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21 Councilmember Stille noted there is also a synergy captured outside of the TIF district with
22 businesses such as Wendy's, Tires Plus, and office condos.
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24 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to approve Resolution 10-
25 045; Authorizing an Increase in the Principal Amount of Interfund Loans for Tax hicrement
26 Financing District No. 3-5.
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30 B. Chandler TIF District Update.
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32 Ms. Kvilvang presented an update on the Chandler TIF District as outlined in the June 22, 2010
33 memorandum. Ms. Kvilvang reviewed background information on the City Council approval to
34 decertify the TIF District one-year early in December of 2010. She advised that due to levy
35 limits imposed by the Legislature for 2009-2011, staff is recommending not to decertify the
36 District early. It is estimated that the City will receive approximately $200,000 in TIF in 2011.
37 Based upon preliminary direction given to staff to keep the General Fund Property Tax Levy at
38 the same level as 2010, the City would need to transfer approximately $69,000 from the
39 Chandler TIF District to the Bond Fund for payment on the road improvement bonds. This
40 transfer would decrease the overall road levy by the same amount. This would not only allow
41 the Council to maintain its goal of no tax increase/impact from the Emerald Park financing, but
42 would also allow Council flexibility to either lessen the tax impact to residents or provide dollars
43 for capital or service needs. In addition, in 2011 the City will have the remaining $130,000 in
44 the District to utilize for future road projects and/or housing and redevelopment projects.
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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
June 22, 2010
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1 C. Ordinance 10-002; Imposing a Moratorium on the Issuance of Licenses for Pine and
2 Tobacco Shops (Moved in the agenda to follow Agenda Item 5D).
4 City Attorney Gilligan advised that the City is allowed to impose a moratorium for a period up to
5 one year while conducting a study for the purpose of considering amendments to its zoning code.
6 City Attorney Gilligan provided an overview of the proposed ordinance imposing a moratorium
7 on the issuance of licenses for pipe and tobacco shops.
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Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the First
Reading, waive the Second and Third Readings, and adopt Ordinance 10-002; Imposing a
Moratorium on the Issuance of Licenses for Pipe and Tobacco Shops.
Motion carried unanimously.
D. Resolution 10-046; Authorizing a Study Regarding Regulation of Pine and Tobacco
Shops.
City Attorney Gilligan reviewed the proposed resolution to authorize a study regarding the
regulation of pipe and tobacco shops. He explained that staff has received a number of inquiries
from pipe and tobacco shops looking to locate in the City. Staff is proposing to study whether to
impose additional regulations on these businesses which are currently able to allow smoking on-
site to test the product being sold.
Councilmember Gray asked how other cities have addressed this issue. City Manager Mornson
replied that the City of Columbia Heights put a moratorium in place due to the number of
request, and then changed the ordinance to limit the number of shops to five in the City. He
indicated that staff has discussed prohibiting smoking in the stores and/or limiting the number of
shops.
City Attorney Gilligan stated staff has not surveyed other cities on this topic yet.
Councilmember Stille clarified that this is an internal, staff driven study.
Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to approve Resolution 10-
046; Authorizing a Study Regarding Regulation of Pipe and Tobacco Shops.
Motion carried unanimously.
VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL
City Manager Momson reported on the following:
• The regular City Council meeting scheduled for July 13, 2010 is not needed if Council
chooses to cancel the meeting.
• The Greater Metropolitan Housing meeting was held June 15, 2010. There will be a
greater promotion of these products on the city website, Channel 16, and the city
newsletter.
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June 22, 2010
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1 • Chamber of Commerce luncheon on June 15, 2010 with Dick Day present.
2 • Upcoming meeting in Minneapolis on June 30w regarding their 311 system.
3 • The Police Department received camera grants for squads
4 • The Fire Department is applying for a Homeland Security grant for the warning siren at
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6 • Farmers Market starts July 12`n with Environmental Month beginning July 19`n.
7 • The City received the Minnesota Twins Grant for $6,250 for fencing at the Girls Softball
8 Field.
9 • Road projects are progressing as planned.
10 • I -HOP proposal at Bakers Square site.
11 • Absentee voting begins Friday, June 25, 2010 for the State Primary Election that is going
12 to be held on August 10`n
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14 Councilmember Gray stated he has heard there were six communities in northern Minnesota
15 where the weather sirens did not go off the other day due to a software glitch. He requested that
16 City Manager Mornson inquire with Police Chief Ohl about the City's risk in this area.
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18 Councilmember Stille: No report.
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20 Councilmember Gray reported on his attendance at the June 13, 2010 Sister City meeting. The
21 dance group will be arriving July 30, 2010 and will perform on Saturday, August 7th at Village
22 Fest. Plans are proceeding well for Village Fest.
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32 Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items that
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37 IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
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39 Mayor Faust announced he sent an email to the Mayor of Wadena offering the City's help if
40 assistance is needed following the recent tornado in the community.
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42 The Council reached consensus to direct staff to cancel the July 13, 2010 City Council meeting.
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46 Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 7:57 p.m.
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June 22, 2010
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Respectfully submitted,
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