HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 07222014I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 JULY 22, 2014
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5 CALL TO ORDER.
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7 Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
9 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
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11 Mayor Faust invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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13 ROLL CALL.
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15 Present: Mayor Faust; Councilmembers Gray, Roth, and Stille.
16 Absent: Councilmember Jenson.
17 Also Present: City Manager Mark Casey, Police Chief John Ohl, and City Planner Kelsey Johnson.
18 Guest: Julianne Hunter (VillageFest Chair).
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20 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
21 ITEMS.
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23 I. APPROVAL OF JULY 22, 2014, CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
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25 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve the City
26 Council Meeting Agenda of July 22, 2014.
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28 Motion carried 4-0.
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30 11. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
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32 A. Presentation for VillageFest. Julianne Hunter, VillageFest Chair. presenting.
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34 Ms. Hunter reminded residents that VillageFest is being held August 1-3 and presented the
35 schedule of events. She stated the parade will be held on Friday at 7:00 p.m. followed by the
36 street dance in the shopping center parking lot. She stated that the 5k fun run and tot trot begins
37 at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday and other activities include a vendor fair, petting zoo, silent auction, and
38 fireworks at 9:45 p.m. at Central Park. She advised that a teen center has been added this year in
39 the pavilion from 7:00-9:30 p.m. She stated the Kiwanis pancake breakfast on Sunday has been
40 moved to the high school with entrance on the east side. She announced that the community
41 theater has scheduled performances of The Wizard of Oz this weekend as well as the weekend of
42 VillageFest. She thanked some of the major sponsors, including Stinson Electric, St. Anthony
43 Mobil, Cub Foods, Walgreens, Tracy Printing, Fitness Crossroads, Annona Gourmet, and the St.
44 Anthony Lions Club. She also thanked the City including the City Council, Police Department,
45 Fire Department, and Public Works Department for all their assistance. She stated they have
46 volunteer opportunities available and further information is available on the website at
47 www.stanthonyvillagefest.org or email at stanthonyvillagefest@gmail.com.
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49 Mayor Faust extended the City Council's thanks to Ms. Hunter and the VillageFest Committee
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B. Proclamation for Night to Unite on August 5, 2014.
Councilmember Roth recited the Proclamation for Night to Unite on August 5, 2014.
CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Consider July 8, 2014, Council meeting minutes;
B. Consider licenses and permits, and
C. Consider ayment of claims.
Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the Consent
Agenda items.
PUBLIC HEARING - NONE.
Motion carried 4-0.
19 V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF - NONE.
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21 VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
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23 A. Massage Business License Suspension for Tropical Treat Massage located at 2500
24 Highway 88. Mark Casey, City Manager, presenting.
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26 City Manager Casey presented the recommendation for suspension of the Massage Business
27 License for Tropical Treat Massage for the time between July 1, 2014, until final determination
28 of the applicant's guilt or innocence stemming from his July 1, 2014, arrest charge.
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30 Councilmember Stille asked if further action would be required by the City Council if the
31 applicant is found guilty.
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33 City Manager Casey stated if the applicant is found guilty prior to renewal of the license, then
34 the City Council would be required to take further action and if the applicant is found guilty after
35 the renewal date, the license would not be renewed. He stated if the applicant is found not
36 guilty, then the suspension is lifted.
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38 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to suspend the Massage
39 Business License for Tropical Treat Massage for the time between July 1, 2014, and the final
40 determination of the applicant's guilt or innocence.
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42 Motion carried 4-0.
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44 B. Resolution 14-053: a Resolution Approving the Contract Agreement for Police Services
45 with the City of Falcon Heights for the Years 2015-2019 and Authorizes the Mayor and
46 City Manager to Execute Said Agreement. Mark Casev, Citv Manager, Dresentine.
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City Manager Casey presented the Contract Agreement for Police Services with Falcon Heights
and Lauderdale and stated that the Falcon Heights and Lauderdale City Councils have approved
both contracts. He stated that a five-year contract is intended to recognize the many years of
mutually beneficial services, create stability, and help with recruiting and training.
Councilmember Stille pointed out that if the fee increase is greater than 3%, the cities have the
right to opt out and renegotiate the contract.
9 Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to adopt Resolution 14-
10 053; a Resolution Approving the Contract Agreement for Police Services with the City of Falcon
11 Heights for the Years 2015 through 2019 and Authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to
12 Execute Said Agreement.
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14 Motion carried 4-0.
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16 C. Resolution 14-054; a Resolution Approving the Contract Agreement for Police Services
17 with the City of Lauderdale for the Years 2015-2019 and Authorizes the Mayor and City
18 Manager to Execute Said Agreement. Mark Casey, City Manager, presenting.
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20 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to adopt Resolution 14-
21 054; a Resolution Approving the Contract Agreement for Police Services with the City of
22 Lauderdale for the Years 2015 through 2019 and Authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to
23 Execute Said Agreement.
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25 Motion carried 4-0.
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27 D. Resolution 14-055, a Resolution Accepting the 2014 Municipal Fiber Optic Project Plans
28 and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids. Mark Casey, City Manager.
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31 City Manager Casey requested that the City Council consider the creation of a municipal fiber
32 optic network and advised that Phase One would connect City Hall with the Fire Station, Public
33 Works, and both liquor stores, Phase Two would be completed at a later date and provide
34 connectivity to the Metro I -Net, and Phase Three would connect the remaining City assets such
35 as park shelters, life stations, wells, and water treatment systems. He stated that once the bids
36 are received, staff will come back to the City Council with a financing plan for the project.
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38 Councilmember Gray expressed support for the project and stated he was concerned about the
39 potential cost to the City for continued use of the I -Net network through the Comcast franchise
40 agreement, adding that this project has a potential payback of less than five years when
41 compared to the proposed charges for using the I -Net network with Comcast.
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43 Councilmember Roth asked about the timetable for Phase Two.
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45 City Manager Casey stated that staff is currently working in partnership with Roseville and there
46 may be an opportunity to partner with them on fiber connectivity through their parks, adding that
47 Roseville is currently working on bids for the network within their park system.
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Councilmember Stille pointed out that the City will not know the cost of this project until the
bids are received and further detailed information will be provided once the bids are received.
Councilmember Roth stated the City has previously talked about a loop or redundancy so if a
line is accidentally cut it does not shut down the entire line. He requested that staff consider
another phase to the project adding a loop and possibly another connection out of the City and
suggested that staff discuss this with Roseville staff.
9 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to adopt Resolution 14-
10 055; a Resolution Accepting the 2014 Municipal Fiber Optic Project Plans and Specifications
1 I and Ordering Advertisement for Bids.
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13 Motion carried 4-0.
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15 E. Adoption of Safe Routes to Schools Plan. Mark Casey, City Manager, presenting.
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17 City Manager Casey presented the Safe Routes to Schools Plan and explained that the Plan
18 outlines the vision and planning of the project, describes existing conditions, and includes
19 infrastructure recommendations, program recommendations, and an implementation strategy.
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21 Ms. Cory Johnson, 2916 Silver Lake Court, approached the City Council and stated that it is very
22 unsafe for her kids to get to school and was interested in the plan for her area. She suggested
23 that the City look into a system for crosswalks where pedestrians push a button and only the
24 pedestrians have the green light and cars are not allowed to enter the intersection and this would
25 give pedestrians a chance to get out of the way before traffic moves through the intersection.
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27 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to approve the Wilshire
28 Park Safe Routes to School Plan as presented.
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32 F. 2014 Ouarterly Goals Update — Second Quarter. Mark Casey, City Manager, presenting.
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34 City Manager Casey presented the second quarter goals update and advised that the single hauler
35 proposal was submitted to the City Council on July 81" and staff was directed to continue meeting
36 with the haulers and report back to the City Council on August 12d. He stated that the "Green
37 Step 4 City" criteria would be available soon. He stated that staff has been discussing a roof top
38 solar project for City Hall and will bring this matter to a future City Council work session. He
39 stated that the City recently joined the Suburban Rate Authority and will work with Xcel Energy
40 on undergrounding utilities. He stated that staff is working on adding LED lighting to the City
41 Hall parking lot and might create a larger project throughout the City. He advised that a
42 "Welcome to St. Anthony" tri -fold has been developed and this is also on the City's website. He
43 stated that the Planning Commission work plan includes solar for residential and commercial
44 properties. He stated that the facilities study has been completed and will be presented at a
45 future work session. He advised that the department heads are working with Big River
46 Consulting on professional development and staff has completed its literary review of the LEAN
47 concept and a possible LEAN event will be conducted around the building permits process.
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Mayor Faust thanked City Manager Casey and all City staff for their ongoing efforts.
VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
5 City Manager Casey reported that staff met with the haulers on July 15th and 215` to discuss the
6 single hauler agreement and staff will be meeting with the haulers again on August 1st and further
7 information regarding the price and term of the agreement, as well as information regarding the
8 administrative fee, will be presented to the City Council on August 12th. He noted there was a
9 question raised at the last City Council meeting about trucks driving in the alleys and he reported
10 that the specifications will indicate that alleys will be driven down when the trucks are empty.
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12 Councilmember Stille stated that at the July 81h City Council meeting, the City Council
13 considered and denied a request from St. Charles Borromeo to allow an electronic sign in front
14 of the school and the City Council also considered and tabled a request from St. Anthony Mobil
15 to allow electronic signage to display gas prices. He stated that the City Council must act on St.
16 Anthony Mobil's request within 120 days and he did not think 120 days was enough time and
17 proposed that the City Council take action to deny St. Anthony Mobil's request and return this
18 matter to the Planning Commission for recommendation to the City Council. He felt this would
19 provide an opportunity to fully consider the issue and possibly consider other opportunities with
20 respect to St. Charles Borromeo's request. He stated he would like the Planning Commission to
21 look at illumination and brightness standards, sign locations, as well as the possibility of
22 restricting electronic message signs to monument signs only.
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24 Councilmember Gray spoke in favor of proceeding as suggested by Councilmember Stille.
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26 Mayor Faust stated he was willing to look at different types of signage, adding he was not a fan
27 of pylons with lights but felt that a monument sign might be acceptable. He stated he wanted to
28 see uniformity in the Code applicable to gas stations in either the Commercial or Light Industrial
29 districts. He stated there are four places of worship in the community and he would be open to
30 some type of permitting process for electronic message signs, similar to the process used when
31 people want to keep chickens in their yard. He added he wanted to make sure the Ordinance
32 works for all residents and businesses and did not want to tailor the Ordinance to one specific
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35 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to direct staff to place the
36 request of St. Anthony Mobil on the City Council agenda for August 12th.
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38 Councilmember Roth advised that he will not be present at the August 12th City Council meeting
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40 Motion carried 3-0-1 (Roth abstain).
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42 Councilmember Gray reported on his attendance at the July 10th meeting of the strategic
43 planning committee for the North Suburban Cable Commission where they continued their
44 discussion regarding future governance and proposed changes to the Joint Powers Agreement.
45 He advised that another meeting is scheduled for July 28`h.
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Mayor Faust reported on his attendance at the July 14`h meeting of the Mayors and City
Managers of the North Suburban Cable Commission where they discussed the form of
governance and whether the membership should be comprised of elected or appointed officials.
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.
10 IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
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City Manager Casey announced that the August 12`h City Council meeting would start at 8:00
p.m. because of the primary elections.
Mayor Faust stated the City was recently featured in an article in Minnesota Cities magazine that
highlighted the City's collaboration with other agencies.
Councilmember Gray suggested including a copy of the article in the next Village Notes.
Mayor Faust suggested that staff include a link to the article on the City's website as well.
X. ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Hughes (TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.)
ATTEST: ML&W
City Clerk
Mayor