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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 14 ,2012
CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Faust invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLLCALL.
Present:
Absent:
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Mayor Faust; Councilmembers Jenson, Roth, and Stille.
Councilmember Gray .
City Manager Mark Casey and City Engineer Todd Hubmer.
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
ITEMS.
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APPROVAL OF AUGUST 14,2012, CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
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Motion by Councilmember Jenson , seconded by Councilmember Roth, to approve the City
Council Meeting Agenda of August 14 ,2012.
Motion carried 4-0 (Councilmember Gray absent).
PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
None.
CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Consider July 24,2012, Council meeting minutes;
B. Consider licenses and permits; and
C. Consider payment of claims.
Motion by Councilmember Roth , seconded by Councilmember Jenson , to approve the Consent
Agenda items.
Motion carried 4-0 (Councilmember Gray absent).
PUBLIC HEARING.
None .
REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF.
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GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
A. Resolution 12-074; Accepting the Feasibility Report and Order Plans & Specifications
for the 20 I 3 Street Project. Todd Hubmer. WSB & Associates, presenting.
City Engineer Hubmer presented the feasibility report for the 2013 street and utility
improvement project for the reconstruction of Edward Street from 35 th Avenue to 36th Avenue as
well as 36 th Avenue from Roosevelt Street to Silver Lake Road. He explained the project
includes replacement of the existing sanitary sewer, which has experienced numerous breaks and
will be replaced with PVC pipe. He advised the project also includes replacing th e existing
water main system , which has also had numerous breaks. He stated that no water main currently
ex ists on 36 th Avenue between Harding and Coolidge and between Coolidge and Belden and this
project would add water main to these locations to improve circulation of water and reduce the
long distance runs in the area. He explained that drainage improvements are proposed to replace
the storm sewer on 36th Avenue and a segment of storm sewer on Edward Street north of 35 th
Avenue. He stated the street reconstruction cost is approximately $1.3 million with
approximately $440 ,000 assessed to property owners and the City cost at $825.000. He advised
that sanitary sewer improvement costs are borne by the City and are estimated at approximate ly
$193 ,000. He stated the water main improvements are estimated at $322 ,000 with property
owners assessed for replacement of the curb stops at the right of way boundary (approximate ly
$37 ,000) and the remainder of costs borne by the City. He stated the storm sewer improvement
costs are assessed to property owners for the local portion of the storm sewer at 35% or
approximately $103 ,000 and the City 's cost is approximately $192 ,000. He noted the City's
share includes $92 ,000 for a storm water treatment system proposed in the Industrial Custom
Products parking lot pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding with Rice Creek Watershed
District. He stated the total project cost is estimated at $2,08 I ,000 and funding sources include
special assessments , 429 public improvement bonds, and water, sanitary, and storm water funds.
He then presented the project schedule noting a second public information meeting wi ll be held
in October and a third public information meeting will be held in February 20 I 3 with
construction starting in May 2013.
Councilmember Jenson requested information about the feedback received at the public meeting.
City Engineer Hubmer advised there were some residents concerned about tree removal and the
City is in the process of meeting with them to discuss tree replacement. He added that one
backyard drainage area is being reviewed at the request of some residents on Edward Street
because of a low point and the City will tie the drainage into a catch basin to so lv e the problem.
Councilmember Stille requested information regarding re-seeding. He also asked if the new
treatment facility proposed on 37'h Avenue will be underground and not visible.
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City Engineer Hubmer advised the project will use the same compost procedure currently used
on this year's project. He added if this does not work the City will go back to a hydroseeding
method. He stated the proposed treatment facility will be underground within City easements.
Councilmember Roth requested further information regarding the new water service line
proposed for property owners on 36th Avenue .
City Engineer Hubmer explained th e project will install water main in those locations where no
water main currently exists and the line will run out from the homes and connect to the new
water main. He noted these homes will have their service line replaced, which the City currently
does on all homes in a st reet improvement project. He added residents in this area may see an
improvement in their water pressure and there will be no other impact to the property owners.
Councilmember Jenson requested clarification regarding Section 4.1 of the feasibility report ,
which states that the existing 9" VCP sanitary sewer pipe will be replaced with an 8" PVC pipe.
City Engineer Hubmer explained the 8" PVC pipe is more than adequate to meet the flows in the
City and the 9" VCP pipe was used by the City when the streets were originally constructed.
Councilmember Jen so n recited a section of the feasibility report indicating this project will
"'loop ' the water system, which increases water circulation preventing water from becoming
stagnant. Looping the water system also reduces redundancies in the water system, which allows
the city to isolate a small area if a temporary shutdown is necessary." He stated this is important
because it means that fewer homes will be impacted in the event of a water main break.
Motion by Councilmember Roth , seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution
12-074 ; Receiving Feasibility Report and Ordering Plans and Specifications for the 2013 Street
and Utility Improvements.
Motion carried 4-0 fCouncilmember Gray absent).
Councilmember Roth requested an update on the backflow valve.
City Engineer Hubmer reported the City has completed design changes for the back flow
preventer. He stated the project was offered to four contractors for construction and all four
indicated the project was too small and they were too busy at this time to complete the project.
He indicated the City intends to package this project with the storm sewer project that is part of
the Autumn Woods II development in order to attract more bidders and offset the costs and this
should go out in the next couple of weeks.
B. Resolution 12-075; A Resolution Ratifying the 2012-2014 Agreement between the Law
Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. # 186 Local Representing the St. Anthony Police
Department Licensed Employees and the City of St. Anthony. Mark Casey, City
Manager, presenting.
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VII.
City Manager Casey presented the resolution authorizing ratification of a three-year contract
with the Police Department. He indicated staff is comfortable with the contract and feels a
multi-year contract will help the City prepare future budgets in terms of personnel costs.
Mayor Faust stated the three-year contract includes a I % salary increase for 2012 and a 2%
increase in 2013 and 2014, as well as a reduction in the accrual for personal leave payout, a hard
cap on maximum paid time off accrual, and an increase in insurance coverage of$IOO for 2012.
He added the Police Department has been without a contract since the first of the year.
Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Jenson , to approve Resolution
12-075; A Resolution Ratifying the 2012-2014 Agreement between the Law Enforcement Labor
Services, Inc. # 186 Local Representing the St. Anthony Police Department Licensed Employees
and the City of St. Anthony.
Motion carried 4-0 (Councilmember Gray absent).
REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
City Manager Casey stated the City will be participating in a grant program called "Aging in
Place" offered through the Department of Health and the Greater Minnesota Housing Corp.
which will provide up to 25 homeowners with a free assessment by an occupational therapist
who will work with the homeowner to help them stay in their home as long as possible . He
indicated grants up to $500 are available and can be used to pay for items such as grab bars or
handrails. He added the City will work with community services and the School District on
outreach and s taff from the program will be invited to a City Council meeting.
Councilmember Stille reported on his attendance at the August 6 th City Council work session.
He also reported on the City Council 's attendance at the August 7th Night to Unite events
throughout the City. He stated there were 39 block parties held that evening and each
Councilmember attended five block parties. He expressed the City Council 's thanks to residents
for inviting the City Council to their block parties.
Councilmember Jenson reported on his attendance at the Kiwanis pancake breakfast on August
5th during Villagefest. He also reported on his attendance at the August 6 th City Council work
session and August t h Night to Unite events.
Councilmember Roth reported on his attendance at the August 6th City Council work session and
August 7th Night to Unite events. He expressed the City Council's thanks to all the residents
who organized Night to Unite block parties.
Mayor Faust reported on his attendance at the following:
• July 31 MWMO "View from the Big River" event. He stated the event was attended by
Rep. Kari Dziedzic and Rep. Billlngebrigtsen, as well as representatives from the Board
of Water and Soil Resources, Department of Natural Resources, Department of
Transportation, CenterPoint Energy, and the Audubon Society.
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• August 3-5 Villagefest. He stated the entire week included the "Feed My Starving
Children" event where 125 ,000 meals were packaged by volunteers, as well as the
Villagefest golf tournament, parade, and the Kiwanis pancake breakfast. He expressed
the City Council 's thanks and appreciation to all the volunteers for their efforts.
• August 61h City Council work session.
• August 7'h Night to Unite.
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.
None.
X. ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted ,
Barbara Hughes
TimeSaver OjJSile Secretarial, Inc.
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