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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 12, 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 Momson.
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
ITEMS.
I. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 12, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the City
Council Meeting Agenda of October 12, 2010.
Motion carried unanimously.
II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
None.
III. CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Consider September 28, 2010 Council meeting minutes;
B. Consider licenses and permits;
C. Consider payment of claims;
D. Resolution 10-065: Authorizing Execution of Agreement between the St. Anthonv Police
Department and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office Traffic Safety.
(Safe and Sober); and
E. Resolution 10-066; Authorizing Execution of Agreement between the St. Anthony Police
Department and Minnesota State Patrol Grant Program "Operation HEAT".
Motion was made by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to approve the
Consent Agenda items.
Motion carried unanimously.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
October 12, 2010
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1 IV. PUBLIC HEARING.
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Mayor Faust opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m.
City Manager Momson reviewed the proposed resolution authorizing the transfer of the
intoxicating liquor license from Applebee's Restaurants North, LLC to for Apple North, LLC,
dba Applebee's Restaurant at 2800 39`h Avenue NE.
Councilmember Stille verified with City Manager Momson that Applebee's Restaurants North,
LLC has had a change in ownership as well as a name change.
Mayor Faust noted that the relevant information will be submitted to the State for approval
following approval by the City Council.
Mayor Faust invited individuals to address the City Council regarding the license transfer. There
were no individuals present to address the City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve Resolution 10-
067; Authorizing the Transfer of the Intoxication Liquor License for Apple Minnesota LLC, dba
Applebee's Restaurant at 2800 — 39th Avenue NE.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Faust closed the public hearing at 7:06 p.m.
V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF.
None.
VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
A. Silverwood Park Update. Rosemary Franzese, Three Rivers Park Commissioner District
5 and other Silverwood Staff.
Three Rivers Park Commissioner Rosemary Franzese discussed the history of the Three Rivers
Park District purchasing Silverwood Camp from the Salvation Army for Silverwood Park. She
thanked the City for its support with Silverwood Park and the entire community for the
outstanding support and enthusiasm for the park. She stated the park has become a vital part of
the community and an enhancement to their quality of life.
Silverwood Park Supervisor Tom Moffatt provided an update on Silverwood Park. The
presentation addressed the following information: Silverwood Park Operating Mission; art and
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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
October 12, 2010
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nature classes available at the park; coffee shop; events at the facility; walking/biking trails;
picnicking/fishing pier/future plans for canoe & kayak rental; and upcoming projects.
Mayor Faust commented that there may be an opportunity for the Middle Mississippi Watershed
Management Organization to work with Three Rivers Park District to provide education on
water uses. He inquired about intentions in relation to the fence previously located along the
border of the park. Mr. Moffatt explained that the fence was removed due to the poor condition.
The feedback from Public Safety Staff regarding whether a new fence will be reinstalled is that it
is not currently necessary. The fence would be reinstalled if a public safety issue was to emerge
and/or it was requested by the City of Columbia Heights.
In response to questions of the City Council, Mr. Moffatt reported on staff size for the Park. He
informed that Silverwood Park has been exceeding expectations and reported on upcoming
projects at the Park. He indicated that staff has taken care with event scheduling in order to
minimize traffic issues.
Mr. John Barton, Director of Natural Resources Management for Silverwood Park, provided a
presentation on stormwater management at Silverwood Park.
Mayor Faust stated Silverwood Park is an award winning park and a wonderful asset. He
commented on a gallop poll referenced in a Star/Tribune article. The article indicates that there
are three things that make people happy in a community: great open space and parks; ease in
which people can meet each other; and a level of diversity, open mindedness, and acceptance.
He indicated that Three Rivers Park District has epitomized this at Silverwood Park. He thanked
Commissioner Franzese for what she has done as a commissioner and wished her well in the
upcoming election. He stressed the opportunities for the Three Rivers Park District to work in
education outreach with the Rice Creek Watershed District and the Middle Mississippi
Watershed Management Organization.
VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
City Manager Morrison stated the staff at Silverwood Park has been very easy to work with and
accessible. He reported on the following:
• In relation to the City's moratorium on smoking rooms, staff will likely recommend
within the next 90 days to prohibit smoking rooms in the City. The options for the two
existing smoking rooms in the City will be to grandfather them in until license renewal or
until they transfer or sell the business/license.
• The following activities took place over the past weekend: 1) Fire Department Pancake
Breakfast and Open House for Fire Prevention Week; 2) Beer Tasting Event at the
Marketplace Liquor Store with representatives of JJ Taylor Distributing in attendance; 3)
Upcoming League of Minnesota Cities meeting; 4) IHOP has made changes to building
plans with construction anticipated to begin by the end of October; 5) JJ Taylor
Distributing has donated $200 towards the Veterans Memorial planned for Central Park.
Additional organizations and groups soliciting for the memorial on behalf of the City.
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Councilmember Jenson reported on his attendance at the October 4, 2010 City Council
Workshop and the October 7, 2010 St. Anthony - New Brighton Community Services Advisory
Council Meeting.
Councilmember Roth reported on his attendance at the October 7, 2010 Cable Commission
Meeting. The meeting included a discussion on the budget and the organization's search for a
new space.
Councilmember Stille reported on his attendance at the October 9, 2010 Fire Department
Pancake Breakfast and Open House and the Marketplace Liquor Store Beer Tasting Event. He
commended the Fire Department for the great job done at the open house.
Councilmember Gray: No report.
Mayor Faust reported on his attendance at the following events:
• October 4, 2010 City Council Workshop
• October 9, 2010 Fire Department Pancake Breakfast and Open House. He commended
the Fire Department for the education they provide.
• Marketplace Liquor Store Beer Tasting Event. He commended Miller Beer for the beer
cap campaign to collect funds for veterans.
• October 11, 2010 was the last Farmers Market for the year. The intent is to look for a
location to hold the event indoors once per month. He thanked Wendy Huebner and the
individuals that volunteer to run the event.
• Meeting earlier today with City Manager Morrison, the Executive Director of Metro
Cities, and himself regarding issues of concern to the City that the organization is
working on.
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.
IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Mayor Faust announced that the State is willing to change the processes related to the cities
reporting requirements on water issues. The League of Minnesota Cities and the MPCA will be
distributing a survey by the end of the week to all metro city engineers and managers on the
subject.
X. ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Carol Hamer
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