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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 12, 2014
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.
ROLL CALL.
Present: Mayor Faust; Councilmembers Gray, Jenson (arrived at 8:12 p.m.), and Stille.
Absent: Councilmember Roth.
Also Present: City Manager Mark Casey.
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
ITEMS.
I. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 12, 2014, CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve the City
Council Meeting Agenda of August 12, 2014.
Motion carried 3-0.
II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS - NONE.
III. CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Consider July 22, 2014, Council meeting minutes;
B. Consider licenses and permits; and
C. Consider payment of claims.
Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the Consent
Agenda items.
Motion carried 3-0.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE.
V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF - NONE.
VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
A. Ordinance 2014-02; an Ordinance Amending Title XV Land Usage, Chapter 155 Sign
Code, Section 155.22 of the Zoning Code of the City of St. Anthony Village Pertaining to
Oro,
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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
August 12, 2014
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Prohibited Signs (St Anthony Mobil 2801 Kenzie Terrace) Tabled at the July 8, 2014,
City Council meeting. Mark Casey, City Manager, presenting.
City Manager Casey explained that this matter was tabled at the July 8, 2014, City Council
meeting and the 120 -day deadline for making a decision on this item is September 24, 2014.
Mr. Thomas Archambault, St. Anthony Mobil, approached the City Council and asked that the
City Council and Planning Commission move forward in a productive manner and asked that the
Planning Commission consider limiting the size and height of the requested sign to a maximum
height of 18" and limiting the message to only fuel prices with only one fuel price rather than
three fuel prices as recommended by the Planning Commission. He advised they presented
information to City Planner Johnson from the sign manufacturer about sign brightness and what
is acceptable in other municipalities, adding that the manufacturer recommends that signs be no
brighter than 3,000 nits during the day and 500-1,000 nits during nighttime hours. He suggested
that the City Council and Planning Commission consider setting off hours for signs, e.g.,
midnight to 4:00 a.m., as a way to improve safety and enhance the appearance of the City.
Councilmember Stille explained that the City Council heard two requests at its July 8a' meeting,
one request from St. Charles Borromeo to allow electronic signs for all public and private
schools and the other request from St. Anthony Mobil to allow signs advertising gas prices on all
gas stations throughout the community, and the request from St. Charles Borromeo was denied
and the request from St. Anthony Mobil was tabled. He stated that the statute requires the City
Council to act on any request within 120 days or the request is considered approved and the City
Council felt it was appropriate to bring back the request of St. Anthony Mobil and deny the
request in order to allow the City Council and Planning Commission to address this issue as
expeditiously as possible and to make sure it is done right the first time.
Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Mayor Faust, to deny the applicant's request for a
Zoning Ordinance text amendment to allow gasoline stations to use electronic message signs to
display gas prices only.
Councilmember Gray stated he wanted to be clear that he would vote for the denial with the
understanding that the City Council and Planning Commission will be considering this issue
again in order to come up with a workable solution for the gas station and church as well as the
entire community.
Motion carried 3-0.
Councilmember Jenson arrived at 8:12 p.m.
B. Ordinance 2014-03 (or 02)• an Ordinance Amending Chapter &111.045 through &111.057
Pertaining to Tobacco (first reading). Mark Casey, City Manager, presenting.
City Manager Casey stated the City Council previously imposed a moratorium on the creation,
establishment, or operation of businesses that sell electronic cigarettes or on the sampling of
electronic cigarettes and related products and the moratorium was established to provide an
opportunity to research regulations of electronic cigarettes and related devices. He stated if the
Ordinance is adopted, electronic cigarettes would be regulated under the Minnesota Clean Air
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Act, thus prohibiting them in public spaces and pointed out the proposed Ordinance treats
electronic cigarettes just like tobacco.
Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve first reading of
Ordinance 2014-02; an Ordinance Amending Chapter § 111.045 through § 111.057 Pertaining to
Tobacco.
:Motion carried 4-0.
C. Organized Collection. Mark Casey, City Manager, presenting.
City Manager Casey explained that on June 29, 2014, the City completed its 60 day exclusive
negotiation period with Allied Republic Services, Walters Recycling and Refuse, and Waste
Management and on June 30, 2014, the City Council received the collector's proposal which
included a draft agreement, and on July 8, 2014, the City Council received staff's analysis and
directed staff to meet with the collectors again regarding price and term of the proposal. He
advised that throughout the entire process the meetings have been productive and City staff felt
the negotiations were conducted in good faith and the collectors demonstrated a willingness to be
cooperative partners. He stated the Organized Collection Statute is a consumer -driven statute
and if the Revised Proposal is approved, residents will benefit from the collective bargaining to
receive consistent delivery of service, equitable pricing, and accountability in a transparent
manner and residents will not see additional add-on fees such as fuel surcharges, environmental
fees, or administrative fees, and the City will ensure that all provisions of the agreement are
enforced. He stated the collectors compared their proposed prices to three cities that operate as a
consortium and the collectors have proposed handling the billing, customer service, and public
education, therefore, the City does not have to manage the cash flow of billing. He advised that
City staff believes the sixteen priorities have been met and noted that the length of the contract
still needs to be determined, i.e., five years or seven years.
Mayor Faust asked when the public hearing would take place. He also asked if all the documents
including the proposed prices would be posted on the City's website.
City Manager Casey replied that the earliest date for the public hearing would be September 9,
2014. He also confirmed that all of the documents including the proposed prices would be
posted on the City's website.
Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to accept the Revised
Proposal for Comprehensive Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Services dated August 1,
2014, submitted by the City's licensed collectors and to direct staff to schedule a public hearing
on September 9, 2014, to consider the Revised Proposal.
Councilmember Gray reminded residents to keep in mind that they might end up paying more for
refuse and recycling and some residents might be paying less, adding that the City Council's
primary goal was not only to get better prices.
Motion carried 4-0.
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Mayor Faust stated the Organized Collection Statute requires the contract to be between three
and seven years and the City received bids for a five-year contract and a seven-year contract.
Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve a five-year
agreement with the City's licensed collectors pursuant to the Revised Proposal.
Motion carried 4-0.
D. Liquor Operations Mid -Year ReportMike Larson Liquor Operations Manager,
reporting.
Liquor Operations Manager Larson presented the mid -year report for liquor operations and stated
that profits from liquor operations are used for reducing the property tax levy, providing funds
for special projects, and providing funds for equipment purchases. He reviewed the five-year
profit history stating that since 2009, the liquor operations have averaged $485,000 in net profit
each year. He stated that through June 2014, sales have decreased $199,000 and net profits have
decreased $56,000 and explained that possible factors for the decrease includes weather, some
decreased shopping traffic at Silver Lake Village, and increased competition from brew pubs and
new off sale liquor stores. He stated that 2014 sales are projected at $6.4 million and 2014 net
income is projected at $325,400. He discussed several 2014 accomplishments, including many
wine and beer sampling events and increased social media and print advertising to combat the
decrease in sales. He stated they have been awarded the "Best Wine" and "Best Beer" selection
by Lillie Suburban Newspapers Readers Choice Awards. He stated that upcoming events
include the Touch a Truck event on September 13`h, the ten-year anniversary of the liquor stores
in their current locations, and October beer and November wine events, adding they are also
looking into implementing a customer loyalty program.
Mayor Faust noted that the City anticipated some pressure on its liquor operations based on what
is happening in the marketplace and urged the Liquor Operations department not to lower its
standards in any way.
Councilmember Stille agreed that the Liquor Operations should not alter its standards by any
means and stated the Liquor Operations has been a great operation and he was certain the
community would continue to support it.
Councilmember Gray stated he continues to hear from people that have tried other places that
they come back to the St. Anthony liquor stores and they want to do business here, adding that it
is not all about price and he urged the Liquor Operations staff to keep up the great work.
VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
City Manager Casey reported that he participated in Night to Unite on August 5h along with the
Liquor Operations Manager, Finance Director, and Public Works Director and they all enjoyed
meeting residents.
Mayor Faust expressed the thanks on behalf of the City Council to the City's department heads
for taking the initiative to participate in Night to Unite and stated that this speaks volumes about
their commitment to the City.
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Councilmember Gray reported on his attendance at the July 3151 North Suburban Cable
Commission meeting. He also reported on his attendance at Night to Unite on August 5cn
5 Councilmember Jenson reported on his attendance at Night to Unite on August 5`n. He also
6 reported on his attendance at the City Council work session on August 4 1 and the joint meeting
7 with the School Board. He commended the Public Works staff for their efficiency in cleaning up
8 the streets after the VillageFest parade and stated that several people commented to him about
9 how pristine the streets were within half an hour after the parade.
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11 Councilmember Stille reported on his attendance at the City Council work session and joint
12 meeting with the School Board to discuss a possible referendum. He also reported on his
13 attendance at Night to Unite on August 5`n. He reported that on August 11`n, he and Mayor Faust
14 met with staff and Congressman Keith Ellison to receive an update from Congressman Ellison.
15 He stated that one major theme at this meeting was increased railroad traffic and safety concerns.
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17 Mayor Faust reported on his attendance at the City Council work session and joint meeting with
18 the School Board as well as Night to Unite on August 5`n. He also reported that the City Council
19 participated in several VillageFest events. He reported on his attendance at the August I I`n
20 meeting with Congressman Ellison and the August 11`n meeting with the mayors and city
21 managers of the North Suburban Cable Commission.
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23 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM.
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25 Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items that
26 are not on the regular agenda. Hearing none, Mayor Faust moved forward with the agenda.
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28 IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
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30 None.
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32 X. ADJOURNMENT.
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34 Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m.
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36 Respectfully submitted,
37 Barbara Hughes (TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.)
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39 ATTEST: Mayor
40 City Clerk