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Our Mission is to be a progressive and livable community, a walkable village, which is sustainable, safe and secure.
Call to Order.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call.
Consideration, discussion, and possible action on all of the following items:
I. Approval of the October 13, 2015, City Council Meeting Agenda. (action requested.)
II. Proclamations and Recognitions.
A. Presentation from the University of Minnesota Sustainable Communities class. (pp.1)
III. Consent Agenda.
These items are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate
discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and placed elsewhere on the agenda.
A. Approval of September 8, 2015, City Council meeting minutes. (pp.3-11)
B. Approval of September 22, 2015, City Council meeting minutes. (pp.13-18)
C. Licenses and Permits. (pp.19-20)
D. Claims. (pp.21-23)
E. Resolution 15-057 Accepting Donations and Grants Received in the 3rd Quarter of 2015. (pp.25)
F. Resolution 15-058; a resolution certifying Special Assessments for Delinquent Public Utility
Service Accounts to the 2016 Hennepin County Tax Rolls. (pp.27-30)
G. Resolution 15-059; a resolution certifying Special Assessments for Delinquent Public Utility
Service Accounts to the 2016 Ramsey County Tax Rolls. (pp.31-32)
IV. Public Hearing. None.
V. Reports from Commission and Staff.
A. Resolution 15-060 a resolution Approving a Variance from the Required Front Yard Setback in
Order to Construct a Covered Front Porch at 3323 Skycroft Drive. Jim Gondorchin , Planning
Commissioner presenting (pp.33-58)
B. Resolution 15-061 a resolution Approving a Variance from the Required Yard Setback in Order
to Construct a Two Story Addition at 3425 Skycroft Circle. Jim Gondorchin, Planning
Commissioner presenting (pp.59-86)
C. Resolution 15-062 a resolution Approving a Variance from the Wireless Telecommunication
Tower Height Requirement at 2801 37th Avenue NE. Jim Gondorchin, Planning Commissioner
presenting (pp.87-108)
VI. General Business of Council
A. Ordinance 2015-05 an ordinance Amending Mayor and City Councilmembers Salaries.
(Final Reading and Adoption) Mark Casey, City Manager presenting. (pp.109-111)
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
October 13, 2015
7:00 p.m.
HRA meeting immediately after
council meeting
Our Mission is to be a progressive and livable community, a walkable village, which is sustainable, safe and secure.
VII. Reports from City Manager and Council members.
VIII. Community Forum.
Individuals may address the City Council about any item not included on the regular agenda.
Speakers are requested to come to the podium, sign their name and address on the form at the
podium, state their name and address for the Clerk’s record, and limit their remarks to five minutes.
Generally, the City Council will not take official action on items discussed at this time, but may
typically refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct the matter to be scheduled on an
upcoming agenda.
IX. Information and Announcements.
X. Adjournment.
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY 1
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 2
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 3
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CALL TO ORDER. 5
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Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 7
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. 9
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Mayor Faust invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance. 11
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ROLL CALL. 13
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Present: Mayor Faust; Councilmembers Brever, Jenson, and Stille. 15
Absent: Councilmember Gray 16
Also Present: City Manager Mark Casey, Finance Director Shelly Rueckert and Acting City 17
Engineer Justin Messner, John Ohl, Police Chief, Mark Sitarz, Fire Chief 18
Guests: Ms. Audrey Wagner 19
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CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING 21
ITEMS. 22
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I. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA. 24
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Motion by Councilmember Brever, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the City 26
Council Meeting Agenda of September 8, 2015. 27
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Motion carried unanimously. 29
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II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS. 31
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A. Donation from Mrs. Audrey Wagner to the St. Anthony Police and Fire Departments. 33
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Mrs. Audrey Wagner stated George and she made the decision before he passed away in January 35
that they would give a donation to the St. Anthony Fire and Police Departments because they 36
have always been there for us and we know what a great job they do for the City of St. Anthony. 37
She had a check for each one of them and something for Mayor Faust. Police Chief Ohl, Fire 38
Chief Sitarz, Mayor Faust and Mrs. Wagner gathered for the presentations. She presented Mayor 39
Faust with a money clip that George received, although she does not know who he received it 40
from, which says St. Anthony City Council. Mayor Faust commented he does not have any 41
money and thanked her for the money clip. 42
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Police Chief John Ohl addressed the Council and stated it was very difficult to get Audrey to 44
come to the meeting and appear before the Council to make the presentations. It took three or 45
four weeks to convince her that this would be a good thing. He and Chief Sitarz wanted an 46
opportunity to say a few words about George, how they feel about the family, and the donation. 47
He felt they wanted to do this publicly rather than privately and he knows this was not Audrey’s 48
choice. She is gracious enough to allow them to say a few words. In 2013, in his annual report 49
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he noted what it takes to be a good citizen. In the report he gave to the Council, he wrote they 1
need the citizens to be engaged and active in a mutual collaboration with the Police to affect 2
crime. The Wagners were the epitome of being good citizens. George was one of those rare 3
people who truly cared more about others than he cared about himself. He cared deeply about 4
this community. It seems 20% of the people do 80% of the work and George was certainly one 5
of those 20%. More than anything else, he was truly a nice guy. Police Chief Ohl stated his mom 6
used to tell him, John, it’s interesting how far you can get in this world by just being nice. Be 7
nice to people. George and Audrey have been pillars of our community, strong law enforcement 8
partners and the City is grateful that they were part of this community and called St. Anthony 9
home. They were good citizens and George and Audrey define that term. Police Chief Ohl 10
thanked them very much for the donation, their friendship and their dedication to the City of St. 11
Anthony Police Department and the community. He really appreciates it. 12
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Fire Chief Sitarz stated he too has the honor of saying some kind words about George and from 14
his perspective, he really didn’t get to know George until later on in the years. It was more so 15
dealing with him as a patient and as he got to know him more so at community events. He was a 16
very kind man and was Mr. St. Anthony. He wrote something brief and read it to Council. 17
Tonight we are witnessing a unique statement made by a pair of individuals, one who is no 18
longer with us physically but has touched this community once again in a unique way. His 19
dedication to this community was and is apparent in so many ways. He was a member of the 20
Planning Commission, the Chamber of Commerce, Park and Recreation Commission, Kiwanis, 21
and City Council. George wanted to make this community even better and he was willing to put 22
in the time and effort to do so. Now to extend his legacy even more, the Wagners have agreed to 23
give back to the community financially. On behalf of the Fire Department, Fire Chief Sitarz 24
stated he wanted to thank Audrey for the opportunity to speak about George to say some kind 25
things about her husband and to say what he did for this community that many of us call home. 26
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Mayor Faust stated Audrey and George were residents of St. Anthony for 40+ years. He knew 28
George for 25 years when he went on the Planning Commission in 1990 and no man does it by 29
himself. He needs to have someone by his side to give him love, caring, and support to keep the 30
home fires burning to know that he could always come home and have someone there that is 31
willing to listen to you in the good times and the bad times and Audrey had always done that. 32
He appreciated the money clip, noting he does not have one like this. Mayor Faust promised at 33
some time in the future, he would pass it on to another Councilmember to start a legacy of 34
keeping it going. He stated we will know who it came from and the kind of person George and 35
Audrey are. Mayor Faust stated it will be good for us who serve as George did and Audrey does 36
to remember what a gentleman and fine person he was. Mayor Faust stated his family has 37
known the Wagner family, are grateful for them, and care about Audrey. He thanked Audrey, 38
stating she is a national treasure and a City treasure. 39
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III. CONSENT AGENDA 41
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A. Consider August 25, 2015, Council meeting minutes; 43
B. Consider licenses and permits; and 44
C. Consider payment of claims. 45
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Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve the Consent 1
Agenda items. 2
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Motion carried unanimously. 4
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IV. PUBLIC HEARING 6
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A. Resolution 15-054 a resolution Setting the Proposed 2016 Tax Levy and General 8
Operating Budget for the City of St. Anthony Village. 9
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Mayor Faust opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. 11
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Ms. Shelly Rueckert presented at the August 25 City Council meeting, the City Staff presented 13
the proposed 2016 General Fund Operating Budget and the 2016 Overall levy. Ms. Rueckert 14
reviewed the 2016 Budget Calendar. Ms. Rueckert presented a power point presentation 15
summarizing the 2016 Proposed Budget. 16
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City Staff is reaffirming the proposed 2016 General Fund operating Budget as presented at an 18
amount totaling $6,936,342. The 2016 proposed Overall Levy increase is $219,075 or 3.76% 19
increase from 2015 is also reaffirmed. 20
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Ms. Rueckert presented the components of the 2016 proposed Overall Levy. 22
The parameters for preparing the General Fund Operating Budget and Levy includes: 23
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• City revenues budgeted using current run rates for sources that are subject to trends and 25
conservative baseline estimates for re-occurring aids and charges for services. 26
• Liquor transfer reduced to match current operating results. 27
• Expenses budgeted at amounts that will maintain present level of City services. 28
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Each year the General Fund revenue and expenditure budget line items are examined for changes 30
in expected collections/charges, labor adjustments, changes in contract rates, insurance rates, 31
utility costs, usage of various materials or needs, etc. The findings of this examination produce 32
the drivers associated with the proposed 1.93% increase in the General Fund Levy: 33
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• Personnel costs 35
• Contracted services 36
• Property and liability insurance costs 37
• Pass through costs 38
• Remaining budget line items combined 39
• Impact of a reduction in liquor profits available for transfer was phased in through the use 40
of one time fees and fund balance. 41
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The HRA budget and Levy contains cost drivers similar to the general fund. Conversely, this 43
fund does not have the same resources and transfers available in order to offset cost drivers. The 44
proposed Levy increase for the HRA is 5.56% or $7,388. 45
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The 2016 Debt Related Levies are proposed to increase by a combined 1.87% increase over the 1
2015 combined levies. The $43,537 increase represents a 0.75% increase to the Overall Levy. A 2
debt levy reduction program (Peak to Plateau) began in 2014 to stabilize the annual increase in 3
levies created the annual street reconstruction plan. Without the use of resources committed to 4
this program the impact of 2015 street bonds issued along with existing debt service 5
requirements would have required a 5.05% increase in the Overall Levy. 6
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The 2016 Capital funds Levies are proposed to increase by a combined $103,990. This increase 8
is part of the phase-in plan to recognize the liquor transfers are estimated to be $146,395 less 9
than 2015. The phase-in approach uses of one time fees and fund balance. The impact of the 10
Capital levies increase is eased by phase-in approach used within the General Fund Levy. 11
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Staff will continue to seek Grants and Donations from Federal, State and private sources to help 13
offset the cost of operations and capital equipment. 14
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The final presentation of the 2016 General Operating Budget and Property Tax Levy is 16
scheduled for the December 8th, 2015 Council Meeting. At the meeting, Staff will present a recap 17
of the 2016 General Operating Budget and the impact of the 2016 Property Tax Levy. 18
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The General operating budget totals $6,939,342. Personnel costs are up 2.92% and are 73% of 20
General fund expenditures. Liquor operations transfers reduced by $146,395 and initiate a 21
building improvement levy of $73,000 in lieu of liquor transfer. Increase CIP levy by $30,990. 22
Increase in all levies totals $219,075 or 3.76%. 23
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Since 1999 to date the City has received $19,405,122 in Grants and donations from local 25
businesses/residents. 26
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Councilmember Stille asked if anything had changed since the last presentation on August 25, 28
2015 and Ms. Rueckert stated it has not changed. 29
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Mayor Faust stated it is interesting where we put our money in and where we spend money it 31
comes down to infrastructure. Infrastructure includes roads, water, how we do things and it also 32
includes our people. He referred to a Star Tribune article about infrastructure and roads and 33
sewer and water and that sort of thing. They were having a call to arms and he kind of chuckled 34
at that. Mayor Faust noted St. Anthony has been doing this for 20+ years, heard the call a long 35
time ago, and invested in our community. He stated he thinks when the peak to plateau was done 36
and we were able to reduce that road levy impact, the City was able to keep this infrastructure 37
improvement going and this will pay off in the long run for current and future residents and it 38
will come to pass. 39
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Mayor Faust closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. 41
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Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Brever, to adopt Resolution 15-43
054 a resolution Setting the Proposed 2016 Tax Levy and General Operating Budget for the City 44
of St Anthony Village. 45
Motion carried unanimously. 46
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V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF - NONE. 2
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VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL. 4
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A. Resolution 15-055 a resolution Authorizing Acquisition of Easements for the Highway 6
Safety Improvement Program. 7
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Mr. Justin Messner, Acting City Engineer, reviewed for Council consideration is a resolution 9
authorizing the presentation of offers for permanent easement, temporary easement, and cost to 10
cure for Highway Safety Improvement Project in the amount of $105,075.00. This project 11
includes the following improvements: 12
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1. Sidewalk on the south side of 37th Avenue from Stinson Boulevard to Highcrest Road 14
2. Sidewalk on the east side of Stinson Boulevard from 37th Avenue to Silver Lane 15
3. Intersection improvements throughout the City of St. Anthony Village. 16
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Mr. Messner noted the cost to cure element is something different from our typical City 18
projects. Cost to cure is the cost to reimburse residents for damages or replacement of fences, 19
retaining walls, trees, or other items located within the limits of construction for the Highway 20
Safety Improvement Project that the City will not replace with the project. On typical City 21
projects, St. Anthony Village would replace and restore items that were removed by the project. 22
Landowners will be compensated for the losses under the Federal rules, and the homeowner will 23
replace trees and fences as they desire. 24
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The project will commence during the construction season in 2016. Appraisals totally $105,075 26
were obtained for easements. He provided a list of the parcels and total compensation. 27
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Councilmember Stille asked why easements were needed for this street reconstruction, as he 29
does not recall this ever being done in the past. Mr. Messner stated work needs to be done into 30
the existing right-of-way. This is necessary to get the federal grant. 31
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Mayor Faust noted if any cure is necessary, the Federal grant will reimburse the residents for any 33
cures necessary for items removed. 34
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Motion by Councilmember Brever, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to adopt Resolution 15-36
055 a resolution Authorizing Acquisition of Easements for the Highway Safety Improvement 37
Program. 38
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Motion carried unanimously. 40
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B. Resolution 15-056 a resolution Receiving Feasibility Report and Ordering Plans and 42
Specifications for the 2016 Street and Utility Improvements 43
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Acting City Engineer, Mr. Justin Messner presented the 2016 Street and Utility Feasibility 45
Report for the following improvements: 46
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Street & Utility Reconstruction 2
• Stinson Boulevard from 37th Avenue NE to Silver Lane NE 3
• 37th Place N from Stinson Boulevard to 37th Avenue NE (Columbia Heights 4
Improvements) 5
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Trail and sidewalk Improvements 7
• 8’ bituminous trail along west side of Stinson Boulevard between 37th Place N and 40th 8
Avenue NE (Columbia Heights improvements) 9
• Salo Park sidewalk replacement 10
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Railroad Crossing Improvements 12
• Replace existing crossing on Stinson Boulevard NE located between 37th Avenue NE and 13
37th Place NE (This design anticipates the future HSIP project being constructed) 14
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Decorative Lighting and sidewalk Improvements 16
• Ease side of Stinson Boulevard NE between 37th Avenue NE and Silver Lane NE 17
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The timing on this project was revised in June 2015. They have received a number of complaints 19
due to the condition of Stinson Blvd as well as some water main breaks. The sidewalk 20
improvements will be done with the HSIP program. 21
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Mr. Messner stated the Sanitary Sewer will be replaced with an 8-inch plastic pipe along with all 23
the manholes. There are actually two sanitary sewers along this roadway and Columbia Heights 24
does not plan to replace their sanitary sewer at this time however they will replace all manholes. 25
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Mr. Messner stated a number of drainage improvements will be done in the area. The project 27
cost is $3.9M. 35% of the improvements are assessable in the residential areas. The City will 28
apply for State Aid funding for these improvements. Mr. Messner reviewed the St. Anthony 29
Funding Sources, assessable and City portions, and Columbia Heights participation in the cost. 30
He reviewed the funding sources as Special Assessments, Street & Utility Reconstruction Funds 31
and Municipal State Aid Funds. 32
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Mr. Messner reviewed the Project Schedule. Construction would begin in May 2016 and final 34
paving would be done in June 2017. 35
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Councilmember Jenson asked what percentage the MSA would pay and Mr. Messner stated the 37
City is eligible to request the total amount for street reconstruction and a calculation of the storm 38
sewer reconstruction can be requested. Within the next few years we will start incurring a State 39
Aid Fund balance. We will make the claim and as money is put back into the fund it will be 40
returned to us for use. It generally runs between 55-60% of participation on the State side for the 41
storm sewer. 42
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Mayor Faust asked if it would be safe to say that because we have been building roads, that we 45
used up our MSA credit with the State. Whereas if we haven’t been building roads we would 46
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have credit and crappy roads. Mr. Messner stated that is exactly true. The City has a very 1
aggressive approach to replacing the infrastructure and we’ve funded the project, worked 2
through it, and received that credit from the State after the fact. Mayor Faust stated that puts the 3
City in a good position in the future as we will be getting those monies as time goes on. St. 4
Anthony isn’t getting it now but the City isn’t putting the public through duress and heartache 5
when driving on bad streets. 6
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Councilmember Stille asked if the streetlights would be the same style and Mr. Messner stated 8
the decorative street lighting would be consistent with the other streetlights in the City. He noted 9
Columbia Heights opted not to do any decorative street lighting. 10
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Mayor Faust confirmed there would be continuity with the decorative streetlights and there 12
would be clear delineation between the communities. He noted the budget is $3.9 million with 13
$1.8 million St. Anthony and $1.8 million Columbia Heights. Mayor Faust asked if WSB will be 14
engineering the entire project and Mr. Messner stated Columbia Heights will be reimbursing 15
90% of the costs upfront to the City. Mayor Faust stated we will not be their bank. We had a 16
similar agreement with New Brighton and it worked out well. Mayor Faust mentioned the 17
sinking and location of the manhole covers. He stated when coming down Silver Lake Road to 18
the north of New Brighton, they put the manhole covers right in the driving path which doesn’t 19
seem very bright because that constant driving over them by cars is only going to lower the level 20
of the manhole covers. He would like WSB to consider location and not right in the middle of 21
the driving area. It seems extenders are needed 10-15 years after construction to raise the 22
manhole cover to the surface of the road. There is ample time for resident input on each street 23
reconstruction project. 24
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Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to adopt Resolution 15-26
056 a resolution Receiving Feasibility Report and Ordering Plans and Specifications for the 2016 27
Street and Utility Improvements. 28
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Motion carried unanimously. 30
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C. Ordinance 2015-05 an Ordinance Amending Mayor and City Councilmembers Salaries 32
(1st of 3 readings) 33
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Mayor Faust presented the proposed ordinance amendment would increase the monthly salary 35
for the Mayor and Councilmember’s by $50.00 per month. This will increase the Mayor’s salary 36
from $675 to $725/month. This will increase the Mayor Pro Tem’s salary from $613 to 37
$663/month. This will increase the Councilmember’s salary from $550 to $600/month. To 38
comply with Minnesota State Law this ordinance will take effect January 1, 2016. For historical 39
purposes the last time this ordinance was amended was three (3) years ago in 2012. This is the 40
first reading of this ordinance amendment. 41
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Mayor Faust noted for the public, this is the only compensation the City Council receives in 43
remuneration for its efforts. There are no other benefits in terms of healthcare, no reimbursement 44
for electronic equipment used (computers and cell phones). This is keeping up with the times. 45
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Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve First Reading 1
of Ordinance 2015-05 an Ordinance Amending Mayor and City Councilmembers Salaries. 2
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Motion carried unanimously (4/0) 4
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VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS. 6
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No report given by the City Manager. 8
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Councilmember Stille stated August 31, the Council attended a workshop session. The Mayor 10
and Councilmembers were all present. 11
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Mayor Faust stated on September 1, he participated in an interview with the Legends on video 13
held in the St. Anthony Council Chambers to promote what was done at the Legends in a 14
partnership with MN Housing Finance Corporation, Ramsey County, and City of St. Anthony. 15
He thinks this will be used in other communities as they are having other counties looking at that 16
as a way of providing affordable housing throughout the State. It’s a service. They have been 17
good corporate citizens and the City needs to respond in kind to them. 18
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Mayor Faust stated today he attended the Mississippi Water Management Organization bi-20
monthly meeting and two things of significance were they approved: a draft budget; and, the 21
Preliminary Budget was $5.7 million. 22
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On September 19, there will be a grand opening celebration at the Mississippi Water 24
Management Organization. 25
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VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM. 27
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Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items that 29
are not on the regular agenda. Hearing none, Mayor Faust moved forward with the agenda. 30
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IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. 32
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None. 34
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X. ADJOURNMENT. 36
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Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m. 38
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Respectfully submitted, 41
Debbie Wolfe 42
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 43
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Mayor 45
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY 1
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 2
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 3
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CALL TO ORDER. 5
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Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 7
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. 9
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Mayor Faust invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance. 11
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ROLL CALL. 13
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Present: Mayor Faust; Councilmembers Brever, Gray, Jenson, and Stille. 15
Absent: None 16
Also Present: City Manager Mark Casey, Chris Fuller & Mattie Jaros – St. Anthony Fire 17
Department 18
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CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING 20
ITEMS. 21
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I. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 22, 2015, CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA. 23
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Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the City 25
Council Meeting Agenda of September 22, 2015. 26
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Motion carried unanimously. 28
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II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS 30
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A. Presentation by Tom Miller, St. Anthony Kiwanis 32
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Mr. Tom Miller, St. Anthony Kiwanis introduced Michael Kirschling, Tom Rapacz, and Jack 34
Kiefner who all were in attendance at the meeting. Michael Kirschling thanked the community 35
as well as their past support for the St. Anthony Kiwanis over the years. Monies raised are used 36
to support numerous community projects. Peanut Day in St. Anthony is the Kiwanis number one 37
source of income. The Kiwanis support two St. Anthony High School scholarships, K-Kids in 38
elementary school, Builders Club in middle school, Key Club in high school, and Action Club in 39
the Community Center. This year will be the 44th year Kiwanis has held annual Peanut Day in St. 40
Anthony. Peanut Day started in 1951 in the Chicago area. Kiwanis International is also 41
celebrating their 100th year. Mr. Kirschling thanked the City Council for their support on behalf 42
of all the Kiwanis. 43
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Mayor Faust thanked the Kiwanis representatives. 45
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B. Proclamation for St. Anthony Peanut Day Friday, September 25th 2015. 47
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Councilmember Jenson presented the Proclamation for St. Anthony Peanut Day Friday, 49
September 25, 2015. 50
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WHEREAS, the Kiwanis Club of St. Anthony Village is an organization dedicated to helping the 2
youth of St. Anthony community educationally and spiritually; and 3
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WHEREAS, the Kiwanis Club of St. Anthony Village is also committed to other community 5
services; and 6
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WHEREAS, in order to raise funds for its many programs, the Kiwanis Club of St. Anthony 8
Village has requested a day be set aside in St. Anthony Village for the sale of peanuts. 9
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the St. Anthony Village City Council hereby 11
designates FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 as ST. ANTHONY KIWANIS PEANUT DAY. 12
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Mayor Faust stated the City appreciates all the work the Kiwanis do in the community. He stated 14
it is always good to see new faces, which shows it is a sustainable organization that keeps 15
moving forward and people subscribe to the good work the Kiwanis do. Mayor Faust 16
congratulated the Kiwanis on their 100-year anniversary, noting Councilmembers Jenson and 17
Stille are active members of the Kiwanis. The Kiwanis distributed peanuts to the 18
Councilmembers. The 44 years the St. Anthony Kiwanis has been doing work in the City is 19
excellent too. 20
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III. CONSENT AGENDA. 22
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A. Consider September 8, 2015, City Council meeting minutes; 24
B. Consider licenses and permits; and 25
C. Consider payment of claims. 26
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Mayor Faust requested consideration of the September 8, 2015, City Council meeting minutes be 28
removed from the Consent Agenda and the minutes be approved at the next meeting. 29
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Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Brever, to approve the Consent 31
Agenda Items B. Licenses and Permits, and C. Claims, as presented. 32
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Motion carried unanimously. 34
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IV. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE. 36
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V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF – NONE. 38
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VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL 40
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A. Fire Prevention Presentation. Chris Fuller & Mattie Jaros St. Anthony Fire Department 42
presenting 43
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Mayo r Faust welcomed Chris Fuller and Mattie Jaros, representing the St. Anthony Fire 45
Department. He noted they are on duty so if they need to leave quickly to do lifesaving efforts 46
they will be excused. Chris Fuller and Mattie Jaros provided a PowerPoint presentation on 47
Smoke Alarms. They provided Facts, Types of Detection, Installation, Maintenance, and Other 48
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Considerations. Information sheets outlining the Smoke Alarm Requirements for Residential 1
Occupancies and Smoke Alarms in U.S. Home Fires Fact sheet were provided to the Council. 2
Mattie Jaros gave an example of a smoke alarm sound. All residents are invited to attend the Fire 3
Department Open House that will be October 3th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. New this year, the 4
Village Big Rigs will be in the south parking lot. There will be a lot of fire and safety messages 5
for the kids and the adults will have blood pressure checks as well. Information about the Open 6
House has been distributed in the schools and they are hoping to see a lot of families attend. 7
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Mayor Faust noted when homes are being remodeled, smoke detectors and CO detectors are 9
checked to make sure they are properly installed during the home inspection per State Statute. He 10
asked when a home is sold is there any inspection done. Chris Fuller stated if a home inspection 11
is done it will be brought up but it is the law that every home have smoke detectors. The Fire 12
Department is relying on everyone’s good faith and their desire to be safe. 13
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Councilmember Jenson asked if the Open House will be advertised on the marque in front of 15
City Hall. Mr. Casey stated it would be. 16
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Chris Fuller stated they have great attendance every year and go through 500 hotdogs. Maddie 18
Jaros stated they have increased the hotdog count this year so hopefully they are prepared. 19
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Mayor Faust thanked the Fire Department for the work they do and their outreach to the 21
community. They practice what they preach when you carry along with you those extra smoke 22
detectors that are loaned to residents needing them. Mayor Faust noted they are diligent to get 23
the loaned smoke detectors returned within a reasonable time. 24
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B. Ordinance 2015-05 an ordinance Amending Mayor and City Councilmembers Salaries 26
(2nd of 3 readings) 27
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Mayor Faust reviewed this ordinance amendment would increase the monthly salary for the 29
Mayo r and Councilmember’s by $50.00 per month. To comply with Minnesota State Law, this 30
ordinance will take effect January 1, 2016. The Mayor’s salary will be increased from $675 to 31
$725/month, the Mayor Pro tem’s salary will be increased from $613 to $663/month, and the 32
Councilmembers’ salary will be increased from $550 to $600 per month. For historical purposes, 33
the last time this ordinance was amended was three years ago in 2012. This is the second 34
reading of this ordinance amendment. Mayor Faust stated this is the only compensation the 35
Council receives. He stated it’s not enough to pay the Council for what they do but it’s enough of 36
a stipend. 37
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Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Brever, to approve Second 39
Reading of Ordinance 2015-05 an Ordinance Amending Mayor and City Councilmembers 40
Salaries. 41
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Motion carried unanimously 43
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VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS. 45
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Mr. Casey stated the Village Big Rigs is a new program for this year. It will be advertised in the 47
newsletter, the marque and on the website. Village Big Rigs was a slight change from the Touch 48
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a Truck event that was held at Silver Lake Village on 39th Avenue. Along with the Fire 1
Department Open House there will also be public works and police vehicles for residents of all 2
ages to see some of the nice equipment the City operates with and give the younger children a 3
chance to see the vehicles up close. 4
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Mr. Casey complimented Faith Methodist on their rain garden in their parking lot. They did this 6
on their own without the City asking them to do it. They had excellent cooperation from various 7
community members. They received funds from the MWMO and some work from the girl scouts 8
and the folks from Nativity helped them. 9
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Mr. Casey noted the street project is completed for the year and he thanked residents for their 11
patience during construction. 12
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Mr. Casey stated a Green Corp member started and she will be with the City for the next ten 14
months. She will provide a presentation to Council. She will be out and about throughout the 15
Community. Green Corp is funded through the MPCA and provides someone who has some 16
sustainable or environmental college graduates to help the City advance some of the 17
sustainability initiatives. 18
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Councilmember Stille stated on September 15, Council participated in a tabletop exercise. This 20
was a mock disaster with the incident being a trail derailment. It was a practice and was covered 21
by all departments of the City. Ramsey County helped guide through that particular mock event. 22
It was a good learning experience. It is good to be prepared in the event something happens, but 23
hope it never does. 24
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Councilmember Stille stated on September 19, he attended Mississippi Water Management 26
Organization Open House at their new facility on Marshall and Lowry. The facility was designed 27
to filter water and provide demonstrations on how water is filtered. It is also a national park. He 28
encouraged residents to visit the facility. 29
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Councilmember Gray stated he also attended the tabletop exercise. 31
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Councilmember Brever stated she attended the tabletop exercise and a Park Commission 33
Meeting on September 14 where the Commissioners heard a report on the bike paths. 34
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Councilmember Jenson stated on September 10, he attended the Community Services Advisory 36
Committee Meeting. This was the first meeting for the new school year 2015 – 2016 and they 37
discussed plans for the upcoming year. The Committee will be expanding their capability of 38
communicating to residents who no longer have children in school. That is a new service to be 39
provided. 40
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Councilmember Jenson stated on September 16, the St. Anthony History Committee sold 600 42
copies of the history book. There are 72 of the World War II books remaining of the original 43
250 copies. 44
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Mayor Faust stated on September 14 was the Regional Council of Mayors Meeting. There was a 47
presentation by Joe Minicozzi from North Carolina who spoke about development and how to 48
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look at development vertically and horizontally through GIS and taxes. The information will be 1
shared with the City and also with the Council. He noted this is a different way to look at 2
development and too many times the City looks at it more linearly and it should be looked at 3
more holistically. When talking about sustainability, it should be looked at through that lens. 4
There was a presentation of Minneapolis/St. Paul Regional Indicators called a dashboard. They 5
selected different things: economy, business vitality, education, infrastructure, environment, and 6
livability. On a number of these things, this region came out quite high on. The region came out 7
lower on diversity and inclusion of education with our population in terms of educating 8
everyone. Comparisons were made to the cities of Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas-Fort 9
Worth, Denver, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco, which are similar 10
types of communities. Mayor Faust stated when looking at all indicators, Minneapolis/St. Paul is 11
in the top third of those comparable communities. These communities are considered leaders. 12
This gives a way for businesses to look at the region to see how the area should grow and what 13
needs to be done. In some areas we are low on and we need to pay attention to that. 14
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Mayor Faust stated on September 15, he attended the tabletop exercise and commended Mr. 16
Casey on the inclusion of all the individuals who were there. In the case of a disaster, a tornado 17
which we have had once, whether it’s a fire, train derailment or whatever the case might be, 18
everyone will need to be involved. He was impressed with the Canadian Pacific’s representative 19
who is the Hazardous Material and Environmental Health and Risk Officer. Mayor Faust stated it 20
gave him an appreciation for the railroad and their ability to work with us should a disaster 21
occur. It was a great first step and there are some questions that need to be answered which will 22
be pursued through the Fire Chief. He stated it was a great exercise conducted and thanked 23
everyone. 24
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Mayor Faust stated on September 19, he attended the Mississippi Water Management’s Open 26
House for their Storm water Park and Learning Center. The area is 1.3 acres and takes care of 27
water in 1.7 acres. The rain garden will handle 7-8 inches of rain in one day and was put to the 28
test last week. There is also a cistern that sits out in front. Mayor Faust explained it handles a 1-29
inch rainfall and lets it out into the rain garden during the non-rainy times. He stated it is a great 30
Organization and the City of St. Anthony is intrical with them. He stated City Council from St. 31
Anthony, Mpls, Lauderdale, Fridley, Falcon Heights, Columbia Heights, Fridley, State 32
Representatives and State Senators all were present. It was a wonderful opportunity. 33
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VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM. 35
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Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items that 37
are not on the regular agenda. Hearing none, Mayor Faust moved forward with the agenda. 38
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IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. 40
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Rice Creek Watershed District has put out the quarterly newsletter and had an article “Silver 42
Lake – A Success Story”. Copies are available at City Hall and also on the website. Mayor Faust 43
thanked the staff for their work on it. 44
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X. ADJOURNMENT. 46
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Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. 48
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Respectfully submitted, 2
Debbie Wolfe (TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.) 3
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ATTEST: ________________________________ Mayor 6
City Clerk 7
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Saint Anthony Village
DATE: October 13, 2015 Approved:
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: License Clerk
ITEM: License and Permits for Approval:
General Contractors License:
Archetype Sign, Bloomington, MN
Asphalt Associates, Roberts, WI
Earth Wizards, Minneapolis, MN
Family Concrete Services, Blaine, MN
Mechanical License:
Eagle Mechanical, Bloomington, MN
Golden Valley & Air, Crystal, MN
Minneapolis - St Paul Plumbing, Heating & Air, St Paul, MN
Perfection Heating, Maplewood, MN
Team Vail, Oakdale, MN
Commercial Rental License:
Applicant: Highcrest Manor
Location: 3605 – 3615 37th Ave NE
Applicant: D & J Properties
Location: 3721 Chandler Dr NE
Applicant: Girard Management
Location: 3713 – 3800 Foss Rd NE
Applicant: Curtin Properties
Location: 3817 Macalaster Dr NE
Applicant: Sandberg Family Partnership
Location: 3820 Macalaster Dr NE
Applicant: Sentinel Management
Location: 2808 Silver Ln NE
Residential Rental License:
Applicant: Robert & Colleen Hutchison
Location: 2900 33rd Ave NE
Applicant: Andrew Borgert
Location: 3101 Bell Ln NE
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Applicant: Janet DeKam
Location: 3113 Croft Dr NE
Applicant: Stacy & Dirk Dieter
Location: 3915 Foss Rd NE #208
Applicant: Jeff Barber
Location: 4104 – 4106 Silver Lake Rd NE
Applicant: KKR Real Estate Holdings
Location: 3207 Stinson Blvd NE
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City of St Anthony Village CITY OF ST ANTHONY CHECK REGISTER Page: 1
Check Issue Dates: 9/25/2015 - 10/14/2015 Oct 07, 2015 08:09AM
Vendor Number Payee Check Number Check Issue Date Amount
10176 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD 27410 09/25/2015 55,241.70
11798 CENTRAL PENSION FUND LOCAL #49 27411 09/25/2015 2,764.80
11809 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY SUNSHINE FUND 27412 09/25/2015 171.00
10710 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST 27413 09/25/2015 2,056.00
11813 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INSURANCE 27414 09/25/2015 96.00
11808 SAPD ASSOCIATION 27415 09/25/2015 546.00
12077 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 27416 09/25/2015 731.00
10039 AIRGAS USA LLC 27417 10/14/2015 214.32
10045 ALERT-ALL 27418 10/14/2015 862.50
10054 ALLIANCE MECHANICAL 27419 10/14/2015 2,639.50
10056 ALLIED MEDICAL PRODUCTS 27420 10/14/2015 532.85
1054 AMERICAN BOTTLING CO 27421 10/14/2015 194.84
12196 ANDERSON, DAVE 27422 10/14/2015 387.45
12187 ANDERSON, JOYLN & MARY 27423 10/14/2015 32.56
10098 ARAMARK 27424 10/14/2015 361.87
1100 ARTISIAN BEER COMPANY 27425 10/14/2015 3,565.91
10115 ASPEN MILLS 27426 10/14/2015 652.55
10149 BATTERIES PLUS 27427 10/14/2015 64.75
1101 BAUHAUS BREW LABS LLC 27428 10/14/2015 882.00
1013 BELLBOY CORPORATION 27429 10/14/2015 12,248.61
1014 BELLBOY CORPORATION 27430 10/14/2015 277.50
1035 BERNICK'S BEVERAGE & VENDING 27431 10/14/2015 516.83
10172 BIFFS, INC.27432 10/14/2015 212.00
10175 BLAINE LOCK & SAFE INC.27433 10/14/2015 150.00
11771 BLUE TARP FINANCIAL 27434 10/14/2015 91.93
8544 BOURGET IMPORTS 27435 10/14/2015 300.50
10187 BOYER TRUCKS, INC.27436 10/14/2015 671.72
10197 BRIAN NELSON INSPECTION SVCS 27437 10/14/2015 1,251.00
12197 BRIN NORTHWESTERN GLASS COMPANY 27438 10/14/2015 459.45
10206 BROCK WHITE COMPANY LLC 27439 10/14/2015 16.24
10218 BUREAU OF CRIM APPREHENSION 27440 10/14/2015 510.00
10222 C & H SPORT SURFACES INC.27441 10/14/2015 1,000.00
1114 CANNON RIVER WINERY 27442 10/14/2015 162.00
1017 CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES 27443 10/14/2015 28,447.89
12198 CASANOVA, LEN 27444 10/14/2015 564.66
1058 CASTLE DANGER BREWERY 27445 10/14/2015 380.92
10263 CENTURYLINK 27446 10/14/2015 556.40
12150 CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON 27447 10/14/2015 12,780.18
10293 CITY OF ROSEVILLE 27448 10/14/2015 7,641.72
1010 CLEAR RIVER BEVERAGE COMPANYMPANY 27449 10/14/2015 1,605.80
10332 COMPTON'S COMMERCIAL CLNG. INC 27450 10/14/2015 3,578.00
12188 CONTROLS & METERS INC 27451 10/14/2015 3,279.38
12189 CROWSON, FRANK AND SARAH 27452 10/14/2015 28.37
1042 CRYSTAL SPRINGS ICE 27453 10/14/2015 595.51
10438 D ROCK CENTER & SMALL ENG 27454 10/14/2015 8.84
10402 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY 27455 10/14/2015 1,708.73
11796 DO GOOD BIZ INC 27456 10/14/2015 399.54
12199 DON'T PAY TOO MUCH CONCRETE 27457 10/14/2015 1,682.00
12190 DOUGS POWER EQUIPMENT 27458 10/14/2015 325.26
10468 ELECTRO WATCHMAN INC 27459 10/14/2015 221.23
1045 EXTREME BEVERAGE 27460 10/14/2015 114.20
12191 FAFFLER, KENNETH 27461 10/14/2015 97.53
10508 FERGUSON WATERWORKS 27462 10/14/2015 67.06
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Check Issue Dates: 9/25/2015 - 10/14/2015 Oct 07, 2015 08:09AM
Vendor Number Payee Check Number Check Issue Date Amount
10522 FIRST-SHRED 27463 10/14/2015 291.00
8545 FLAT EARTH BREWING COMPANY 27464 10/14/2015 252.00
10526 FLEETPRIDE 27465 10/14/2015 113.88
10550 G & K SERVICES INC 27466 10/14/2015 709.15
10573 GOODIN COMPANY 27467 10/14/2015 5.71
10583 GRAFIX SHOPPE 27468 10/14/2015 375.00
1032 GRAPE BEGINNINGS, INC.27469 10/14/2015 1,112.75
12084 GUMKE/JEREMY 27470 10/14/2015 730.52
12192 HANSON, MELISSA & ERIK 27471 10/14/2015 219.86
10617 HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS 27472 10/14/2015 23.97
10636 HEDBACK, ARENDT & CARLSON PLLC 27473 10/14/2015 3,500.00
10642 HENN CNTY INFO TECH DEPT 27474 10/14/2015 1,825.93
10661 HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER 27475 10/14/2015 621.48
10667 HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE 27476 10/14/2015 740.20
1019 HOHENSTEIN'S, INC 27477 10/14/2015 4,664.80
10684 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 27478 10/14/2015 283.01
1027 INDEED BREWING COMPANY 27479 10/14/2015 1,850.00
10727 INLAND TRS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 27480 10/14/2015 2,520.32
11754 INTEGRATED LOSS CONTROL, INC.27481 10/14/2015 586.00
12105 INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER 27482 10/14/2015 272.89
10761 J. SPANJERS CO., INC.27483 10/14/2015 1,147.00
10774 JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS 27484 10/14/2015 239.00
1016 JJ TAYLOR DISTRIBUTING 27485 10/14/2015 57,692.88
1004 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO.27486 10/14/2015 9,392.97
1005 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY.27487 10/14/2015 10,181.25
1006 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY.27488 10/14/2015 21,964.99
1044 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY.27489 10/14/2015 9,719.55
12014 LAMETTRY'S 27490 10/14/2015 1,903.93
10821 LARSON/MICHAEL 27491 10/14/2015 162.11
10861 LOFFLER COMPANIES - 131511 27492 10/14/2015 194.65
10882 MAMA 27493 10/14/2015 20.00
10931 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL - WASTEWATER 27494 10/14/2015 49,448.42
12152 MILLER, NICOLE 27495 10/14/2015 129.43
10975 MINNESOTA CHIEFS OF POLICE 27496 10/14/2015 1,110.00
11019 MISTER CAR WASH 27497 10/14/2015 106.59
1052 NEEDHAM DISTRIBUTING CO INC 27498 10/14/2015 474.80
1051 NEW FRANCE WINE COMPANY 27499 10/14/2015 1,087.00
1033 NORTHGATE BREWING 27500 10/14/2015 200.00
11155 NOVACARE REHABILITATION 27501 10/14/2015 330.00
12088 OFFICE 8 27502 10/14/2015 57.98
11163 OFFICE DEPOT 27503 10/14/2015 832.22
12193 ORCUTT, RUSSELL J 27504 10/14/2015 35.74
11185 PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, INC.27505 10/14/2015 1,920.00
11186 PAETEC 27506 10/14/2015 240.73
1012 PAUSTIS & SONS 27507 10/14/2015 3,490.69
11201 PEARSON BROS., INC.27508 10/14/2015 53,572.60
11211 PETTY CASH - U.S. BANK 27509 10/14/2015 149.18
1001 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 27510 10/14/2015 6,407.78
1002 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 27511 10/14/2015 7,937.73
11225 PLEAA ATTN: J. FORBORD 27512 10/14/2015 40.00
11246 PRAXAIR 27513 10/14/2015 36.54
11302 RAMSEY COUNTY 27514 10/14/2015 9,856.25
11991 RL LARSON EXCAVATING INC 27515 10/14/2015 179,256.05
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Check Issue Dates: 9/25/2015 - 10/14/2015 Oct 07, 2015 08:09AM
Vendor Number Payee Check Number Check Issue Date Amount
11345 ROSEVILLE CHRYSLER DODGE 27516 10/14/2015 124.64
11357 RUFFRIDGE JOHNSON EQUIP CO 27517 10/14/2015 145.00
1046 SAPSUCKER FARMS, LLC 27518 10/14/2015 254.40
11408 SIGNATURE CONCEPTS, INC.27519 10/14/2015 657.14
11412 SIMPLEXGRINNELL 27520 10/14/2015 549.11
1055 SOCIABLE CIDER WERKS 27521 10/14/2015 1,000.00
1036 SOUTHERN - WCW 27522 10/14/2015 435.75
1026 SOUTHERN LIQUOR 27523 10/14/2015 6,253.12
1024 SOUTHERN WINE & SPIRITS - LAKES DIVISION 27524 10/14/2015 2,877.50
1008 SOUTHERN WINE-SPIRITS-AMERICAN DIVISION 27525 10/14/2015 709.00
11431 SPAIN'S TREE SERVICE, LLC 27526 10/14/2015 252.00
11457 ST ANTHONY VILLAGE CENTER, LLC 27527 10/14/2015 2,081.79
11495 STILLE/RANDY 27528 10/14/2015 171.35
11536 TASC 27529 10/14/2015 20.00
11552 TESSMAN SEED INC.27530 10/14/2015 187.43
11566 TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL 27531 10/14/2015 144.30
1031 TIN WHISKERS BREWING COMPANY 27532 10/14/2015 91.66
11586 TRACY PRINTING 27533 10/14/2015 1,857.00
11595 TRI STATE BOBCAT, INC.27534 10/14/2015 78.90
12194 TROJAN TECHNOLOGIES 27535 10/14/2015 654.91
12195 TRUE NORTH STEEL 27536 10/14/2015 172.44
11609 TWIN CITY GARAGE DOOR 27537 10/14/2015 541.40
11674 VERIZON WIRELESS 27538 10/14/2015 1,363.34
1025 VINOCOPIA 27539 10/14/2015 2,021.12
11704 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN 27540 10/14/2015 537.96
11711 WELLINGTON SECURITY SYSTEMS 27541 10/14/2015 169.00
11933 WIMACTEL INC 27542 10/14/2015 60.00
1034 WINE COMPANY/THE 27543 10/14/2015 4,454.35
1038 WINE MERCHANTS INC 27544 10/14/2015 5,150.12
1011 WIRTZ BEVERAGE - (GRIGGS)27545 10/14/2015 10,077.93
1009 WIRTZ BEVERAGE MINNESOTA 27546 10/14/2015 2,584.55
1018 WIRTZ BEVERAGE MINNESOTA 27547 10/14/2015 23,335.35
11735 WORLDPOINT ECC, INC.27548 10/14/2015 401.28
11738 WSB & ASSOCIATES, INC.27549 10/14/2015 226,149.25
11740 XCEL ENERGY 27550 10/14/2015 10,844.77
6540 Z WINES USA LLC 27551 10/14/2015 298.00
Grand Totals: 910,690.99
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 15-057
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANTS AND DONATIONS RECEIVED
WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony is required to accept all grants and donations by resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony has received the following grants and donations in the 3rd quarter
of 2015:
MWMO Infrastructure (Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility-additional amount 400,000.00
Audrey Wagner (Police & Fire Departments) 5,000.00
Judy Lindsay (Crime Prevention/DARE) 30.00
Ramsey County-HI VIZ 3rd Quarter 5,258.85
Ramsey County-Fire Department Flammable Liquids Training 1,210.24
Total $411,499.09
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Anthony Village
hereby accepts the grants and donations as received in the 3rd quarter of 2015.
Adopted this 13th day of October, 2015
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Jerome O. Faust, Mayor
ATTEST:___________________________
Nicole Miller, City Clerk
Review for Administration: _______________________________________
Mark Casey, City Manager
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Meeting Date: October 13, 2015
Resolution- a Resolution Certifying Special Assessments for Delinquent Public Utility Service
Accounts to the 2016 Hennepin County Tax Rolls
Resolution- a Resolution Certifying Special Assessments for Delinquent Public Utility Service
Accounts to the 2016 Ramsey County Tax Rolls
OVERVIEW:
In accordance with St. Anthony City Code; § 33.044 Certification of Delinquent Account Balances, the
utility billing department has determined which accounts necessitate certification. Attached are
resolutions, County specific, with the outstanding water/sewer accounts for 2015 certification. With
City Council approval, they will be certified to the appropriate county’s tax rolls for the year payable
of 2016.
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 15-058
A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT PUBLIC
UTILITY SERVICE ACCOUNTS TO THE 2016 HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS
WHEREAS, utility records for the City of St. Anthony identify certain delinquent charges and utility
accounts as of October 06, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the owners of record of the properties served by each delinquent account have been notified
of the delinquency according to the legal requirements of the ordinance 33.107; and
WHEREAS, the delinquent charges may be assessed under Minnesota Statutes §429.101 and 444.075 that
authorize certification of such delinquent charges to the County tax rolls for collection; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given to the owners of record as required by law, the City has
met the requirements for the assessment of these delinquent public utility charges.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1) the special assessment of delinquent public utility accounts is hereby adopted and
certified as Levy No: 19197 for the following properties and amounts:
Tax Parcel Name Property Address Amount
07-029-23-21-0008 Langseth, S 2816 Silver Lake Rd NE $ 1,243.78
06-029-23-34-0119 Everhart, Mark & Kelly 3026 Silver Lake Rd NE $ 251.76
06-029-23-31-0093 Brand, Sharla 2808 33rd Ave NE $ 157.69
06-029-23-24-0010 Ash, David 2917 33rd Ave NE $ 411.23
06-029-23-24-0063 J Hanson/ K Waxler 3326 Belden Dr NE $ 305.08
06-029-23-23-0068 Olson, Maret 3312 Edward St NE $ 399.23
06-029-23-23-0044 Moffet, Dante Rick 3404 Roosevelt St NE $ 326.14
06-029-23-22-0130 Dobler, Amy 3631 Stinson Blvd NE $ 560.16
06-029-23-22-0089 Kahle, David 3632 Roosevelt St NE $ 294.40
06-029-23-22-0129 Motyka, Ellen 3525 Roosevelt St NE $ 430.79
06-029-23-24-0105 Nebelung, Christopher 2609 34th Ave NE $ 319.22
06-029-23-21-0044 Kaminski, Ted 3633 Belden Dr NE $ 235.49
06-029-23-24-0001 Morano, Joseph & Rosalita 3432 Silver Lake Rd NE $ 327.03
06-029-23-21-0051 Freedom II LLC 3606 Silver Lake Rd NE $ 76.91
06-029-23-43-0110 Pakieser, Erik 2929 Silver Lake Rd NE $ 337.43
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06-029-23-44-0051 Goth, Christopher 3006 Croft Dr NE $ 1,168.69
06-029-23-42-0092 Grand, Jeffrey 3309 31st Ave NE $ 414.59
06-029-23-42-0104 Ranallo, Joan 3205 Hilldale Ave NE $ 740.38
06-029-23-14-0078 Hunstad, Eugene 3313 Skycroft Cir NE $ 298.80
06-029-23-14-0018 Casey, Mark 3421 Croft Dr NE $ 1,683.47
06-029-23-11-0087 Crumble, Ada 3513 Maplewood Dr NE $ 493.62
06-029-23-23-0061 Khan, Junaid 3307 Roosevelt Ct NE $ 61.21
06-029-23-23-0061 Khan, Junaid 3305 Roosevelt Ct NE $ 254.24
06-029-23-11-0003 Killoren, Travis 3408 37th Ave NE $ 472.96
06-029-23-43-0119 Peterson, Glen 3004 31st Ave NE $ 766.11
06-029-23-44-0088 Klingman, Vance 2914 Old Highway 8 $ 52.09
06-029-23-23-0082 Ripsin, Maggie 2407 33rd Ave NE $ 610.77
Total
$ 12,693.27
2) The special assessments as adopted shall be payable with collectible ad valorem taxes in 2016,
with interest thereon at eight (8) percent per annum, and shall bear interest from the entire period
of November 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016.
3) The City Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this assessment to the County Auditor to be
extended to the proper tax lists to the county, and such assessments shall be collected and paid
over the same manner as other municipal taxes.
Adopted this 13th day of October, 2015.
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Jerome O. Faust, Mayor
ATTEST: ____________________________
Nicole Miller, City Clerk
Review for Administration: ________________________________
Mark Casey, City Manager
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 15-059
A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT
PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE ACCOUNTS TO THE 2016 RAMSEY COUNTY TAX
ROLLS
WHEREAS, utility records for the City of St. Anthony identify certain delinquent charges
and utility accounts as of October 6, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the owners of record of the properties served by each delinquent account have
been notified of the delinquency according to the legal requirements of the
ordinance 33.107; and
WHEREAS, the delinquent charges may be assessed under Minnesota Statutes § 429.101 and
444.075 that authorize certification of such delinquent charges to the County tax
rolls for collection; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given to the owners of record as required by
law, the City has met the requirements for the assessment of these delinquent
public utility charges.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1) The special assessment of delinquent public utility accounts is hereby adopted and
certified as Levy No: 812015101 for the following properties and amounts:
Tax Parcel Name Property Address Amount
31-30-23-44-0008 Gebhardt, Lori 3515 37th Ave NE $ 192.89
31-30-23-44-0016 Gross, Jessica 3531 37th Ave NE $ 309.44
31-30-23-41-0130 Mossaie, Neil 4073 Foss Rd $ 407.67
31-30-23-43-0039 Overlein, Barbara 3210 39th Ave NE $ 280.20
31-30-23-42-0042 Lay, Amado 4017 Shamrock Dr NE $ 322.75
31-30-23-43-0037 Anderson, Cameo 3202 39th Ave NE $ 561.70
31-30-23-42-0111 Asbu, Ruth 3923 Silver Lake Rd NE $ 350.52
31-30-23-41-0191 Turek, Michael 3426 Silver Ln NE $ 153.31
31-30-23-33-0003 Sass Corp 3811 Stinson Blvd NE $ 185.78
31-30-23-33-0014 IHOP 3701 Stinson Blvd NE $ 541.87
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31-30-23-33-0003 Sass Corp 3813 Stinson Blvd NE $ 567.77
31-30-23-33-0003 Sass Corp 3807 Stinson Blvd NE $ 185.78
31-30-23-33-0003 Sass Corp 3805 Stinson Blvd NE $ 185.78
Total
$ 4,245.46
2) The special assessments as adopted shall be payable with collectible ad valorem
taxes in 2016, with interest thereon at eight (8) percent per annum, and shall bear
interest from the entire period of November 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016.
3) The City Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this assessment to the County
Auditor to be extended to the proper tax lists to the county, and such assessments
shall be collected and paid over the same manner as other municipal taxes.
Adopted this 13th day of October, 2015.
_________________________________
Jerome O. Faust, Mayor
ATTEST: ____________________________
Nicole Miller, City Clerk
Review for Administration: ________________________________
Mark Casey, City Manager
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MEMORANDUM
To: St. Anthony Village Honorable Mayor and City Council
Mark Casey, City Manager
From: Breanne Rothstein, AICP, City Planner
Date: City Council Regular Meeting for October 13, 2015
WSB Project No. 02170-200
Request: Request for a variance from the required front yard setback minimum of
35 feet at 3323 Skycroft Drive
RECOMMENDATION
The City Code requires a front yard structure setback of the greater of 30 feet or the average of the front
yard depths of the 2 adjacent lots. The home to the west has a front depth of 34.85 feet and the home
to northeast has a front yard depth of 35.14 feet resulting in the average of 35.00 feet. Covered porches
are allowed to encroach into the required front yard setback a maximum of 5 feet. The applicant
requests a 2.36 foot variance to construct a covered front porch that encroaches 7.36 feet to result in a
front yard depth of 27.64 feet. The Applicant’s request for a variance from the front yard setback to
allow for the construction a covered front porch is reasonable, based on the findings in city code.
Therefore, staff recommends approval of the variance to encroach into the front yard setback.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant/Owner: Patrick and Patricia Niccum
Location: 3323 Skycroft Dr
Existing Land Use / Low Density Residential/zoned: R-1; Single Family Residential
Zoning:
Surrounding Land North: Low Density Residential / Zoned R-1 - Single Family Residential
Use / Zoning: East: Low Density Residential / Zoned R-1 - Single Family Residential
South: Low Density Residential / Zoned R-1 - Single Family Residential
West: Low Density Residential / Zoned R-1 - Single Family Residential
Deadline for Agency Application Date: 08-25-15
Action: 60 Days: 10-24-15
Letter Sent: No
120 Days: 12-23-15
CONSIDERATIONS RELATING TO THE PROPOSED VARIANCE
1. Background
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The Applicants propose to construct a covered front porch on the property located at 3323 Skycroft
Dr. According to the submitted plans, the covered porch would be 23.5 feet wide by 8 feet deep.
The roof over the porch would extend another 2.5 feet into the front yard. The height of the front
porch is proposed to be 7.87 feet.
The existing house currently has a front yard setback of 34.92 feet. The applicants’ request would
result in a front yard setback of 27.64 feet.
2. Applicable Codes.
Title XV Land Usage, Chapter 152 Zoning Code, Sections §152.035 through 152.039 R-1 Single-Family
District apply to this proposal. Section 150.039 (E) requires a front yard setback of the greater of 30
feet or the average of the front yard depths of the 2 adjacent lots. Furthermore, Section 152.177
allows steps, stoops, and porches to encroach into the front yard by 5 feet. The home to the west
has a front depth of 34.85 feet and the home to northeast has a front yard depth of 35.14 feet
resulting in the average of 35.00 feet. The applicant requests a variance to encroach 7.36 feet to
result in a front yard depth of 27.64 feet, and necessitating a 2.36 foot variance.
Title XV Land Usage, Chapter 152 Zoning Code, Section §152.245 VARIANCES (A) Application states
that “An owner of property with an existing structure which does not comply with the zoning code,
or of property on which such a structure is proposed to be constructed, may apply for a variance
upon payment of the fee specified in Chapter 33”.
3. Criteria for and Consistency with Criteria for Variance Approval. Title XV Land Usage, Chapter 152
Zoning Code, Section §152.245, (C) Evidence, lists the criteria the City Council must consider in
determining whether to grant or deny a variance. The applicable criteria include:
1. The subject matter of the application is within the scope of this section.
The application for a variance to setbacks is an eligible subject matter for variance criteria
because these factors are related to dimensional standards. Criterion met.
2. Strict enforcement would cause practical difficulties because:
a. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted
by the zoning code;
The property owners propose to use the property in a way that is reasonable. A front
porch is normal feature of a single family house and is becoming increasingly common.
Criterion met.
b. The plight of the property owner is due to circumstances unique to the property not
created by the property owner;
The R-1 Single Family Residential zoning district designates the front yard setback based
on the average setback of the adjacent lots. The home to the west has a front depth of
34.85 feet and the home to northeast has a front yard depth of 35.14 feet resulting in
the average of 35.00 feet. The house at 3323 Skycroft Dr has an existing front yard
setback of 35 feet, which is not unique to this property. Since the construction of a new
addition will necessitate the variance, staff finds this Criterion is not met.
c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality; and
Granting of this variance would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood.
The two adjacent lots have a front yard setback of 35 feet. It appears that many of the
other homes in the neighborhood also have a minimum of a 35 feet front yard setback,
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as illustrated in the variance request for 3425 Skycroft Cir that is also on the agenda
tonight. However, several requests have been made for front yard setback variances for
additions in the past few years, and people are seeking to update the usability and
livability of their homes. Therefore, staff believes that while most setbacks in the
neighborhood are 35 feet, this addition would not unreasonably alter the character of
the neighborhood. Criteria met.
d. Economic considerations alone are not the basis of the practical difficulties.
The basis for the practical difficulties is that the existing house has an existing front yard
setback similar to the other homes in the neighborhood. The sole basis for the request is
to improve the usability of the home and improve the aesthetic view from the street;
economic considerations are not the sole basis for the request. Criterion met.
3. The variance, if granted, would be consistent with the City’s comprehensive land use plan.
If the variance is granted the use of the property would remain the same land use as it is today,
single-family residential. The comprehensive plan guides this area for single-family use and the
front porch will not alter that land use. Therefore, granting of the variance related to lot
coverage would be consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Criterion
met.
4. The granting of the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the zoning
code.
The intent of the zoning code is to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the city and
its people through the establishment of minimum regulations governing land development and
use. The zoning code is established to: protect the use districts; promote orderly development
and redevelopment; provide adequate light, air, and access to property; prevent congestion in
the public streets; prevent overcrowding of land and undue concentration of structures by
regulating land, buildings, yards, and densities; and provide for compatibility of different land
uses. While the encroachment may impact the consistency and uniformity of the setbacks
within the neighborhood, the request would not impact orderly development, impede access to
light or air, or increase congestion or density in the area.
Given all the factors, this application is in keeping with the intent of the ordinance to prevent
overcrowding of land and undue concentration of structures. Criterion met.
POSSIBLE ACTIONS
1. Motion to adopt a resolution approving the request for a variance at 3323 Skycroft Drive.
2. Motion to deny the request for a variance at 3323 Skycroft Drive. In the event of a denial, the
City Council shall state additional findings and any conditions related to denial.
3. Request additional information and table action. The Applicant appears to have provided
enough information for the City Council to approve or deny the request.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Location map
Exhibit B: Application and Supporting Material
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3323 Skycroft Drive
Variance Request
City Council Meeting
October 13, 2015
3323 Skycroft Drive
General Information
Applicants: Patrick and Patricia Niccum
Owners: same
Location: 3323 Skycroft Drive
Existing Land Use Low Density Residential
/ Zoning: R-1 Single Family Residential
Surrounding Land Use/ Zoning:
North: Low Density Residential / Zoned R-1 - Single Family Residential
East: Low Density Residential / Zoned R-1 - Single Family Residential
South: Low Density Residential / Zoned R-1 - Single Family Residential
West: Low Density Residential / Zoned R-1 - Single Family Residential
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3323 Skycroft Drive
3323 Skycroft Drive
•Overview
–Front Yard Setback requirement is 35 feet (based
on the average of two adjacent homes)
–Proposal to construct a porch to the front of the
home (entry way and landing for a remodel)
–Porches are permitted to encroach up to 5 feet
–Request for a 2.36 foot variance to construct at
27.64 feet
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Variance Criteria Review
•Subject matter of the application is within the scope of this
section;
–Criterion met
•The property owner purposes to use the property in a
reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning code;
–Criterion met
•The plight of the property owner is due to circumstances
unique to the property not created by the property owner;
–Criterion not met
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•The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character
of the locality;
–Criterion met
•Economic considerations alone are not the basis of practical
difficulties;
–Criterion met
•The variance, if granted, would be consistent with the City’s
comprehensive land use plan;
–Criterion met
• The granting of the variance is in harmony with the general
purposes and intent of the zoning code;
–Criterion met
Variance Criteria Review
3323 Skycroft Drive
•Recommendation
–Planning Commission met on September 28, 2015, held a
public hearing (no one spoke), and recommended approval
6 to 0 of the request.
–The Applicant’s request for a variance from the front yard
setback to allow for the construction a porch is reasonable,
per the findings listed in city code.
–Staff recommends approval of the variance to encroach
into the front yard setback.
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 15-060
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIRED FRONT
YARD SETBACK IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT A COVERED FRONT PORCH
AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3323 SKYCROFT DRIVE
WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony Village received a request from the
Applicants Patrick and Patricia Niccum for a variance from the front setback to allow the
construction of a covered front porch closer than 35 feet from the front property line at
the property located at 3323 Skyview Drive on August 25, 2015, legally described as
follows:
Lot 017, Block 003, St. Anthony Terrace Manor Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota
WHEREAS, the property located at 3323 Skycroft Drive is located within the
City’s R-1 Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, per Section 150.039 of city code, a front yard setback is required the
distance of the greater of 30 feet or a distance equal to the average of the front yard
depths of the 2 adjacent lots is required within the R-1 Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, per Section 152.77 of city code, a porch is a permitted
encroachment into the front yard, up to 5 feet.
WHEREAS, the average front yard depth of the 2 adjacent lots is 35.0 feet; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has requested a 2.36-foot variance from the required
30 foot (35-5) front yard setback to allow for the construction of the covered front porch;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission acting as the Board of Adjustments and
Appeals, reviewed and considered the request based on the related documents shown in
the Applicant’s application in a public hearing at their regular meeting on September 28,
2015 and recommended approval of the request; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
St. Anthony Village adopts the following findings of fact related to the Applicant’s
variance request:
1. The requested variance is consistent with the standards for granting a variance
as described in Section §152.245 of the St. Anthony Village Zoning Code.
More specifically, the City Council finds that the requested variance is
justified for the following reasons:
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a. Strict enforcement of the setback would cause a practical difficulty in
updating the home, improving aesthetics, and allowing a better use of the
entry of the home;
b. The request will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood;
c. Allowing the variance would be in keeping with the general purposes and
intent of the City’s Code and Comprehensive Plan to provide for
compatibility of different land uses and protect the access of light and air.
The project will not overcrowd the land or concentrate structures.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council’s hereby
approves the requested variance, based on the findings stated herein.
Adopted this 13th day of October, 2015
_________________________________________
Jerome O. Faust, Mayor
ATTEST:___________________________
Nicole Miller, City Clerk
Review for Administration: _________________________________________
Mark Casey, City Manager
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MEMORANDUM
To: St. Anthony Village Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Breanne Rothstein, AICP, City Planner
Date: October 13, 2015 City Council Meeting
WSB Project No. 02170-210
Request: Request for a variance from the required front yard setback to allow the
construction of an entryway addition at 3425 Skycroft Circle.
RECOMMENDATION
The City Code requires a front yard setback of the greater of 30 feet or the average of the front yard
depths of the 2 adjacent lots. The home to the west has a front depth of 34.75 feet and the home to
east has a front yard depth of 35 feet resulting in the average of 34.87 feet. The applicant requests a
variance to construct a two story addition to encroach 6.87 feet into the required front yard setback to
result in a front yard depth of 28 feet. The Applicant’s request for a variance from the front yard
setback to allow for the construction the two story addition is reasonable, per the findings listed in city
code. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the variance to encroach into the front yard setback.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant/Owner: Gordon and Becky Januszewski
Location: 3425 Skycroft Circle
Existing Land Use / Low Density Residential/zoned: R-1; Single Family Residential
Zoning:
Surrounding Land North: Low Density Residential / Zoned R-1 - Single Family Residential
Use / Zoning: East: Low Density Residential / Zoned R-1 - Single Family Residential
South: Low Density Residential / Zoned R-1 - Single Family Residential
West: Low Density Residential / Zoned R-1 - Single Family Residential
Deadline for Agency Application Date: 08-12-15
Action: 60 Days: 10-11-15
Letter Sent: No
120 Days: 12-10-15
CONSIDERATIONS RELATING TO THE PROPOSED VARIANCE
1. Background
The Applicants propose to construct a two story addition to the front of the house on the property
located at 3425 Skycroft Circle. According to the submitted plans, the addition would be 12 feet
wide by 7 feet deep. Within the addition would be a new entry and a staircase leading up to the
second floor and is proposed as part of a larger remodel of the home.
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The property currently has a front yard depth of 35 feet. The applicants’ request would result in a
front yard depth of 28 feet.
2. Applicable Codes.
Title XV Land Usage, Chapter 152 Zoning Code, Sections §152.035 through 152.039 R-1 Single-Family
District apply to this proposal. Section 150.039 (E) requires a front yard setback of the greater of 30
feet or the average of the front yard depths of the 2 adjacent lots. The home to the west has a front
depth of 34.75 feet and the home to east has a front yard depth of 35 feet resulting in the average
of 34.87 feet. The applicant requests a variance to encroach 7 feet to result in a front yard depth of
28 feet.
Title XV Land Usage, Chapter 152 Zoning Code, Section §152.245 VARIANCES (A) Application states
that “An owner of property with an existing structure which does not comply with the zoning code,
or of property on which such a structure is proposed to be constructed, may apply for a variance
upon payment of the fee specified in Chapter 33”.
3. Criteria for and Consistency with Criteria for Variance Approval. Title XV Land Usage, Chapter 152
Zoning Code, Section §152.245, (C) Evidence, lists the criteria the City Council must consider in
determining whether to grant or deny a variance. The applicable criteria include:
1. The subject matter of the application is within the scope of this section.
The application for a variance to lot coverage and setbacks are eligible subject matter for
variance criteria because these factors are related to dimensional and/or bulk standards.
Criterion met.
2. Strict enforcement would cause practical difficulties because:
a. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted
by the zoning code;
The property owners propose to use the property in a way that is reasonable. The
proposed addition will be occupied by an expanded entry and a staircase, which are
common in all two story homes. Criterion met.
b. The plight of the property owner is due to circumstances unique to the property not
created by the property owner;
The R-1 Single Family Residential zoning district designates the front yard setback based
on the average setback of the adjacent lots. The home to the west has a front depth of
34.75 feet and the home to east has a front yard depth of 35 feet resulting in the
average of 34.87 feet. The house at 3425 Skycroft Cir has an existing front yard setback
of 34.92 feet, which in not unique and the desire to add on to the house is causing the
need for a variance. Criterion not met.
c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality; and
Granting of this variance would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood.
While it appears that many of the other homes in the neighborhood also have about a
35 feet front yard setback, granting the 7 foot encroachment into the front yard would
not be out of character for this neighborhood. There are been previous requests of this
nature in the past that have been approved consistent with this criterion. Criterion met.
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d. Economic considerations alone are not the basis of the practical difficulties.
The basis for the practical difficulties is that the existing house has an existing front yard
setback similar to the other homes in the neighborhood. The components within the
addition could be constructed elsewhere and comply with the ordinance standards.
However, the desire to improve the entry level of this split level home and remodel the
interior to improve livability is the primary reason for the request. While economic
considerations are a factor, it is not perceived that they are the sole basis of the
practical difficulty. Criterion met.
3. The variance, if granted, would be consistent with the City’s comprehensive land use plan.
If the variance is granted the use of the property would remain the same land use as it is today,
single-family residential. The comprehensive plan guides this area for single-family use and the
front porch will not alter that land use. Therefore, granting of the variance related to lot
coverage would be consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Criterion
met.
4. The granting of the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the zoning
code.
The intent of the zoning code is to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the city and
its people through the establishment of minimum regulations governing land development and
use. The zoning code is established to: protect the use districts; promote orderly development
and redevelopment; provide adequate light, air, and access to property; prevent congestion in
the public streets; prevent overcrowding of land and undue concentration of structures by
regulating land, buildings, yards, and densities; and provide for compatibility of different land
uses.
Given these factors, this application is in keeping with the intent of the ordinance to prevent
overcrowding of land and undue concentration of structures and provide adequate access to
light and air. Criterion met.
POSSIBLE ACTIONS
1. Motion to adopt a resolution approving the request for a variance at 3425 Skycroft Circle.
2. Motion to deny the Variance. In the event of a denial, the City Council must state its findings
and any conditions related to denial.
3. Request Additional Information and Continue the Public Hearing. The Applicant appears to have
provided enough information for the City Council to approve or deny the request.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Location map
Exhibit B: Application and Supporting Material
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We are requesting a variance to the current street side setback requirements in order to accommodate
a small addition to the front of the house for the purpose of creating a new entryway as part of a larger
remodeling project which includes a redesigned kitchen/dining area, master bedroom and master bath.
Currently we would have to have a minimium setback, based upon the two adjoining properties of thirty
four feet ten and one half inches. The proposed front addition will be six feet six inches deep by eleven
feet seven inches wide and would have a new setback from the street of twenty eight feet. The
proposed entryway would include a new, larger entryway, new door as well as direct access to the main
living area on the second floor bypassing the current entryway.
We believe this request is made in compliance with Section 152.245 for the following reasons:
(C) (1): The subject matter is within the scope of the afore mentioned section.
(C) (2) (a): We believe we will be using the property in a reasonable manner by redesigning the
entryway, modernizing the appearance of the current house and entryway by creating a larger, more
open entryway and updating the street appearance of the house.
(C) (2) (b): Because the current entryway is part of an original split level design we have no other
options to provide for an updated entryway but to include the front addition to allow for a new
entryway door, foyer and stairway that provides direct access to the main living area of the house. This
is unique to the original design of the split level entry style home.
(C) (2) (c): We believe the redesigned entryway will not alter the essential character of the locality. The
property will still be a single family home, as are the rest of the houses in the neighborhood. The
proposed addition will only provide for a much needed redesigned front entryway and direct access to
the main living area of the home.
(C) (2) (d): Economic considerations alone are not the basis for the request. Because of the how the
house sits on the lot the only design option that would provide for a new front entryway is to add on to
the front of the house and this requires relief from the current setback requirements.
(C) (3): We believe the variance is consistent with the city’s comprehensive land use plan because as
mentioned before the variance will only provide relief for a redesigned front entryway. The rest of the
project complies with all other city requirements with the house remaining a single family dwelling. The
only other changes will be an update appearance as well as functional improvements to the interior.
(C)) (4): We believe the variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the zoning code
for the reason stated in the previous paragraph.
In closing we would like to state that we believe the variance, if approved will provide for a much
improved entryway and will actually enhance the character of the house as well as the neighborhood.
We believe our architect has provided us with a unique and creative way to update our house in a
manner that meets our criteria for a more open floor plan as well as the increased functionality that we
sought in a redesigned home.
Thank you for considering our request and we hope you will agree with us in our reasoning and approve
the variance as requested.
Gordon & Becky Januszewski
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3425 Skycroft Circle
Variance Request
City Council Meeting
October 13, 2015
3425 Skycroft Circle
General Information
Applicants: Gordon and Becky Januszewski
Owners: same
Location: 3425 Skycroft Circle
Existing Land Use Low Density Residential
/ Zoning: R-1 Single Family Residential
Surrounding Land Use/ Zoning:
North: Low Density Residential / Zoned R-1 - Single Family Residential
East: Low Density Residential / Zoned R-1 - Single Family Residential
South: Low Density Residential / Zoned R-1 - Single Family Residential
West: Low Density Residential / Zoned R-1 - Single Family Residential
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3425 Skycroft Circle
3425 Skycroft Circle
•Overview
–Front Yard Setback requirement is 34.87 feet
(based on the average of two adjacent homes)
–Proposal to construct an addition to the front of
the home (entry way and landing for a remodel)
–Request for a 6.87 foot variance to construct at
28 feet
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Variance Criteria Review
•Subject matter of the application is within the scope of this
section;
–Criterion met
•The property owner purposes to use the property in a
reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning code;
–Criterion met
•The plight of the property owner is due to circumstances
unique to the property not created by the property owner;
–Criterion not met
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•The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character
of the locality;
–Criterion met
•Economic considerations alone are not the basis of practical
difficulties;
–Criterion met
•The variance, if granted, would be consistent with the City’s
comprehensive land use plan;
–Criterion met
• The granting of the variance is in harmony with the general
purposes and intent of the zoning code;
–Criterion met
Variance Criteria Review
3425 Skycroft Circle
•Recommendation
–The Planning Commission met on September 28, 2015,
held a public hearing (no one spoke) and recommended
approval of the variance on a 6 to 0 vote.
–The Applicant’s request for a variance from the front yard
setback to allow for the construction the two story
addition is reasonable, per the findings listed in city code.
–Staff recommends approval of the variance to encroach
into the front yard setback.
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3425 Skycroft Circle
Questions?
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 15-061
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIRED YARD
SETBACK IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT A TWO STORY ADDITION AT THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3425 SKYCROFT CIRCLE
WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony Village received a request from the
Applicants Gordon and Becky Januszewski for a variance from the front yard setback to
allow the construction of a two story addition closer than 34.87 feet from the front
property line at the property located at 3425 Skycroft Circle on August 12, 2015, legally
described as follows:
Lot 022, Block 001, St. Anthony Terrace Manor Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota
WHEREAS, the property located at 3425 Skycroft Circle is located within the
City’s R-1 Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, per Section 150.039 of city code, a front yard setback is required the
distance of the greater of 30 feet or a distance equal to the average of the front yard
depths of the 2 adjacent lots is required within the R-1 Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, the average front yard depth of the 2 adjacent lots is 34.87 feet; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has requested a 7-foot variance from the front yard
setback to allow for the construction of the two story entryway and landing; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission acting as the Board of Adjustments and
Appeals, reviewed and considered the request based on the related documents shown in
the Applicant’s application in a public hearing at their regular meeting on September 28,
2015 and recommended approval of the request; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
St. Anthony Village adopts the following findings of fact related to the Applicant’s
variance request:
1. The requested variance is consistent with the standards for granting a variance
as described in Section §152.245 of the St. Anthony Village Zoning Code.
More specifically, the City Council finds that the requested variance is
justified for the following reasons:
a. Strict enforcement of the setback would cause a practical difficulty in
updating the home, improving aesthetics, and allowing a better use of the
entry of the home;
b. The request will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood;
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c. Allowing the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent
of the City’s Code to provide for compatibility of different land uses. The
project will not have an impact on land use compatibility overcrowding
the land and concentrating structures nor will it impede access to light or
air.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council’s hereby
approves the requested variance, based on the findings stated herein.
Adopted this 13th day of October, 2015
_________________________________________
Jerome O. Faust, Mayor
ATTEST:___________________________
Nicole Miller, City Clerk
Review for Administration: _________________________________________
Mark Casey, City Manager
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MEMORANDUM
To: St. Anthony Village Honorable Mayor and City Council
Mark Casey, City Manager
From: Breanne Rothstein, AICP, City Planner
Date: City Council Regular Meeting for October 13, 2015
WSB Project No. 02170-220: Verizon Cell Tower Variance
Request: Request for a variance from the required maximum tower height of 75 feet
at 2801 37th Avenue NE
RECOMMENDATION
The Applicant’s request is for a variance to increase the height of the existing wireless
telecommunications tower to 85 feet and install antennas that would extend to a height of 87 feet. City
Code Section 90.04 (B) (8) (a) states that towers shall not exceed 75 feet. Verizon’s RF Engineer has
provided an analysis that a coverage gap for Verizon customers would remain in the Silver Lake area if
Verizon installed their antennas on the existing pole beneath the existing AT&T antennas. The purpose
statement of the Wireless Telecommunication Towers Chapter of the City Code (City Code Section 90.02
(B) (4)) promotes and encourages shared collocation of towers and antennas rather than construction of
additional single-use towers. Therefore, staff recommends approval of a variance to exceed the wireless
telecommunication tower height to a maximum tower height of 85 feet and a maximum antenna height
of 87 feet.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: Verizon Wireless
Owner: 2801 Coho LLC (Herb Houndt)
Location: 2801 37th Ave NE
Existing Land Use / Industrial and Utility / Zoned: L-1: Light Industrial
Zoning:
Surrounding Land North: Commercial and High Density Residential / Zoned: PUD
Use / Zoning: East: Commercial / Zoned: L-1: Light Industrial
South: Low Density and Medium Density Residential / Zoned: R-2
West: Commercial / Zoned: C: Commercial
Deadline for Agency Application Date: 08-24-15
Action: 60 Days: 10-23-15
Letter Sent: No
120 Days: 12-22-15
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CONSIDERATIONS RELATING TO THE PROPOSED VARIANCE
1. Background
There is an existing wireless telecommunications tower to the north (rear) of the building at 2801
37th Ave NE. The tower is currently 75 feet in height and AT&T has antennas mounted at the 73 feet
point of the tower. The Applicant (Verizon Wireless) wishes to install antennas on this tower to
provide service to the Silver Lake neighborhood to north and provide increased capacity to the
general area. Directly north of the site is railroad right-of-way and there are existing mature trees
between 65 and 70 feet in height within the right-of-way.
If the height is not increased, Verizon would need to install their antennas at the 59 feet point of the
tower below AT&T antennas. Verizon’s RF Engineer has provided a coverage maps that shows that
the Silver Lake neighborhood would maintain significant coverage gaps, partially due to the reduced
height but primarily due to the existing trees blocking the signals. If the variance was approved for
an extension to increase the tower height to 87 feet, then Verizon’s antennas mounted at a total of
87 feet would provide coverage for the majority of the Silver Lake neighborhood.
2. Applicable Codes.
Title IX General Regulations, Chapter 90 Wireless Telecommunication Towers, Section §90.04 (B) (8)
HEIGHT apply to this proposal. Section (B) (8) (a) states that wireless telecommunication towers
shall not exceed 75 feet.
Title XV Land Usage, Chapter 152 Zoning Code, Section §152.245 VARIANCES (A) Application states
that “An owner of property with an existing structure which does not comply with the zoning code,
or of property on which such a structure is proposed to be constructed, may apply for a variance
upon payment of the fee specified in Chapter 33”.
3. Criteria for and Consistency with Criteria for Variance Approval. Title XV Land Usage, Chapter 152
Zoning Code, Section §152.245, (C) Evidence, lists the criteria the City Council must consider in
determining whether to grant or deny a variance. The applicable criteria include:
1. The subject matter of the application is within the scope of this section.
The application for a variance to height is an eligible subject matter for variance criteria because
these factors are related to dimensional and/or bulk standards. Criterion met.
2. Strict enforcement would cause practical difficulties because:
a. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted
by the zoning code;
The applicant is proposing to co-locate antennas on an existing tower that is permitted
in the zoning district and encouraged by the wireless telecommunications towers
chapter. The applicant cannot provide coverage mounting antennas on the tower below
the existing AT&T and would otherwise need to install a new tower to provide coverage,
which is discouraged by the wireless telecommunications towers chapter. Increasing
the height of the tower by ten (10) feet, to a total height of 85 feet, would provide
coverage. Therefore, the property owner is proposing to use the property in a
reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning code. Criterion met.
b. The plight of the property owner is due to circumstances unique to the property not
created by the property owner;
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The property is located adjacent to a railroad right-of-way and there are existing mature
trees that are between 65 and 70 feet tall. These trees prevent the existing
telecommunication towers from providing service from a second set of collocated
antennas. These trees were not planted by the property owner. Therefore, the plight is
due to circumstances unique to the property that are not created by the property
owner. Criterion met.
c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality; and
Granting of this variance will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. The
tower is already located on the property and already supports antennas providing
service for AT&T customers. The character of the locality would be altered greater if a
second tower was constructed to provide Verizon coverage instead of granting the
variance for the increased height. Criterion met.
d. Economic considerations alone are not the basis of the practical difficulties.
Increasing the height of the tower would likely cost more than installing the antennas at
the 59 foot height, but that would height would not provide coverage. The request to
increase the height of the tower is not related to cost, it is related to coverage.
Criterion met.
3. The variance, if granted, would be consistent with the City’s comprehensive land use plan.
If the variance is granted the use of the property would remain the same land use as it is today,
light industrial. The comprehensive plan guides this area for light industrial and the proposed
tower extension will not alter that land use. Additionally, the Comprehensive Plan speaks to the
investments that St. Anthony has made in redeveloping Apache Plaza into Silver Lake Village.
The proposed extension would provide Verizon wireless telecommunication coverage to Silver
Lake Village that otherwise would not occur from the existing tower. Criterion met.
4. The granting of the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the zoning
code.
The intent of the zoning code is to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the city and
its people through the establishment of minimum regulations governing land development and
use. The zoning code is established to: protect the use districts; promote orderly development
and redevelopment; provide adequate light, air, and access to property; prevent congestion in
the public streets; prevent overcrowding of land and undue concentration of structures by
regulating land, buildings, yards, and densities; and provide for compatibility of different land
uses.
A wireless telecommunications tower existing on the site that is permitted within the LI: Light
Industrial zoning district. If the height of the tower were not increased, the coverage could only
be provided by constructing a second tower, which is discouraged by the Wireless
Telecommunications Tower chapter and would increase the concentration of structures.
Therefore, allowing the increase in height would meet the intent of the zoning code by
preventing undue concentration of structures. Criterion met.
POSSIBLE ACTIONS
1. Motion to adopt a resolution approving the request for a variance at2801 37th Avenue.
2. Motion to deny the Variance. In the event of a recommendation for denial, the City Council
must state its findings related to denial.
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3. Request Additional Information and Table Action. The Applicant appears to have provided
enough information for the City Council to make a recommendation to approve or deny the
request.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Location map
Exhibit B: Application and Supporting Material
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2801 37th Avenue
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September 21, 2015
Map by: WSB & Associates
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2801 37th Ave
Variance Request
City Council Meeting
October 13, 2015
2801 37th Avenue
General Information
Applicants: Verizon Wireless
Owners: 2801 Coho, LLC
Location: 2801 37th Avenue
Existing Land Use Industrial and Utility
/ Zoning: L-1 Light Industrial
Surrounding Land Use/ Zoning:
North: Commercial and High Density Residential / Zoned: PUD
East: Commercial / Zoned: L-1: Light Industrial
South: Low Density and Medium Density Residential / Zoned: R-2
West: Commercial / Zoned: C: Commercial
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2801 37th Avenue
2801 37th Avenue
•Overview
–Verizon desires to increase the height of the
existing telecommunications tower located on
the subject property
–Currently a height of 75 feet (maximum allowed
per code)
–Proposed to increase height to 87 feet
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2801 37th Avenue
Variance Criteria Review
•Subject matter of the application is within the scope of this
section;
–Criterion met
•The property owner purposes to use the property in a
reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning code;
–Criterion met
•The plight of the property owner is due to circumstances
unique to the property not created by the property owner;
–Criterion met
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•The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character
of the locality;
–Criterion met
•Economic considerations alone are not the basis of practical
difficulties;
–Criterion met
•The variance, if granted, would be consistent with the City’s
comprehensive land use plan;
–Criterion met
• The granting of the variance is in harmony with the general
purposes and intent of the zoning code;
–Criterion met
Variance Criteria Review
2801 37th Avenue
•Recommendation
–The Planning Commission met on September 28, 2015, held a
public hearing (no one spoke), and recommended approval of
the variance.
–The purpose statement of the Wireless Telecommunication
Towers Chapter of the City Code (City Code Section 90.02 (B)
(4)) promotes and encourages shared collocation of towers and
antennas rather than construction of additional single-use
towers.
–Staff recommends approval of a variance to exceed the wireless
telecommunication tower height to a maximum tower height of
85 feet and a maximum antenna height of 87 feet.
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2801 37th Avenue
Questions?
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 15-062
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM THE WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER HEIGHT REQUIREMENT AT THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2801 37TH AVE NE
WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony Village received a request from the
Applicant Verizon Wireless and Property Owner 2801 Coho LLC for a variance from the
wireless telecommunication tower height requirement to allow an extension of the
existing tower to the height of 83 feet at the property located at 2801 37th Ave NE on
August 24, 2015, legally described as follows:
Lot 2, Block 1, Apache Terrace 2nd Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota
WHEREAS, the property located at 2801 37th Ave NE is located within the
City’s LI: Light Industrial Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, per Section 90.04 of city code, the height of a wireless
telecommunication tower shall not exceed 75 feet; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has requested an ten (10) foot variance from the tower
height requirement; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has provided an analysis from the RF engineer that
states that coverage, particularly within the Silver Lake neighborhood, cannot be
provided by co-locating at a lower height on the existing tower; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission acting as the Board of Adjustments and
Appeals, reviewed and considered the request based on the related documents shown in
the Applicant’s application in a public hearing at their regular meeting on September 28,
2015 and recommended approval of the request; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council’s hereby
approves the requested variance, subject to the following conditions:
1. The height of the wireless telecommunication tower at 2801 37th Ave NE shall not
exceed 85 feet.
2. The height of any antenna installed on the wireless telecommunication tower at
2801 37th Ave NE shall not exceed 87 feet.
3. Issuance of a building permit for the extension of the tower and installation of the
antenna that meets all the requirements of the building code, all other provision of
the zoning code not subject to this variance, and all other applicable regulations.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council’s hereby
approves the requested variance, based on the findings stated herein.
Adopted this 13th day of October, 2015
_________________________________________
Jerome O. Faust, Mayor
ATTEST:___________________________
Nicole Miller, City Clerk
Review for Administration: _________________________________________
Mark Casey, City Manager
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Meeting Date: October 13, 2015
Ordinance-Amending Chapter 31.12 to Increase the Mayor and City Councilmember Salaries
Overview:
This ordinance amendment would increase the monthly salary for the Mayor and Councilmember’s by
$50.00 per month. To comply with Minnesota State Law, this ordinance will take effect January 1,
2016. For historical purposes, the last time this ordinance was amended was three (3) years ago in
2012.
This is the third and final reading of this ordinance amendment.
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31.12 TO INCREASE THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCILMEMBER SALARIES
The City Council of the City of Saint Anthony Village ordains as follows:
§ 31.12 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBER SALARIES.
(A) Mayor. The salary of the Mayor is $725.00 per month.
(B) Mayor pro tem. The salary of the Mayor pro tem is $663.00 per month.
(C) Councilmembers. The salary of each Councilmember other than the Mayor or Mayor pro tem is $600.00 per
month.
(D) Duration. The salaries established in this Section will remain in effect until amended in accordance with M.S.
§ 415.11 (Ord. Amend. 2012-09 approved 11/13/12, Ord. Amend. 2015-05 approved 10/13/2015)
Section Two. Findings for Amending the City of Saint Anthony Village City Code by Changing Section
31.12. In amending the City of Saint Anthony Village City Code by amending Section 31.12 increasing the Mayor
and City Councilmember salaries, the City Council of the City of Saint Anthony Village finds that the amendment
is required for the public good; is in the interest of public health, safety and welfare; and is compatible with the
City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Section Three. Effective Date. This Ordinance amendment shall be in full force and effect upon its
publication as provided by law.
Passed in regular session of the City Council on October 13, 2015.
CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE
By:_________________________________
Jerome O. Faust, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:________________________________
Nicole Miller, City Clerk
First Reading-September 8, 2015
Second Reading-September 22, 2015
Adopted-October 13, 2015
Publish: St. Anthony Bulletin
Publication Date: October 21, 2015
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Date Type Staff Present
October 27 Regular
Quarterly Goals Update
Nourish 282, Julie Pierce presenting
GreenCorp Presentation
Fire Relief Ratifying Pension Benefit
City Council
City Manager
November 2 Special
5:30pm Worksession City Council
City Manager
November 10 Regular
Planning Commission items from October
Presentation by Ramsey County Sheriff Matt Bostrom
Canvass Election Results from the November 3rd Municipal Election
Ordinance Setting Water & Sewer Rates for 2016 - 1st Reading
Public Hearing-CenturyLink Franchise Agreement (1st Reading)
City Council
City Manager
City Clerk
November 24 Regular
Setting 2016 Fees
Ordinance Setting Water & Sewer Rates for 2016 - 2nd Reading
Presentation of St. Anthony Police Reserve program
CenturyLink Franchise Agreement-2nd Reading
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
Police Dept
November 30 Special
5:30pm Worksession City Council
City Manager
December 8 Regular
Planning Commission items from November
Appoint Parks and Planning Commissioners and Chair/Vice Chairs
Accept Donations
Setting Salary of City Manager
Authorinzing Transfers & Closing of Specified Funds
Setting the 2016 General Operating Budget and Property Tax Levy -Public Hearing
Ordinance Setting the Water& Sewer Rates for 2016 - final reading
2016 Street Project Approve Plans & Specifications, Authorize Advertisement for Bids
CenturyLink Franchise Agreement-3rd Reading & Adoption
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
December 22 Regular City Council
City Manager
January 12 Regular
Housekeeping Resolutions
Resolution for the Street Improvement Bond Reimbursement
Quarterly Donations & Grants
City Council
City Manager
January 14 & 15 Special Goal Setting
City Council
City Manager
Department Heads
January 26 Regular
City Council
City Manager
City Engineer
February 9 Regular
Planning Commission items from January
2015 Administrative Annual Report
Adoption of Planning Commission Work Plan (motion only)
2016 Street Project Call for Hearing on Improvements, Call for Hearing on Assessments,
Order Preparation of Assessments
City Council
City Manager
February 23 Regular City Council
City Manager
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
2015
2016
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Date Type Staff Present
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
March 8 Regular
Planning Commission Items from February
2016 Street Project Public Hearing, Order Improvements, Adopt & Confirm Assessments,
Award Contract for Construction, Call for Sale of GO Bonds
2016 Strategic Plan (motion only)
City Council
City Manager
March 14 Special
5:30 p.m.Joint Meeting with Parks Commission
City Council
City Manager
March 22 Regular Adoption of Parks Commission Work Plan (motion only)City Council
City Manager
March 28 Special
5:30pm Joint meeting with Planning Commission City Council
City Manager
April 12 Regular
Planning Commission Items from March
2016 Street Project Accept Offer for Bonds, Approve Sale of Bonds
Quarterly Donations & Grants
City Council
City Manager
April 26 Regular 1st Quarter Goals Update City Council
City Manager
May 10 Regular Planning Commission Items from April
Recognition of Chamber's Villager and Business of the Year
City Council
City Manager
May 24 Regular
Salo Park Concert Series
Insurance Renewal
Tort Limits - Consent
City Council
City Manager
June 14 Regular Planning Commission Items from May
Order Feasibility Report for 2017 Street Project
City Council
City Manager
City Engineer
June 28 Regular Audit Presentation City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
July 12 Regular
Planning Commission items from June
Quarterly Donations & Grants
VillageFest Presentation
City Council
City Manager
July 26 Regular
Quarterly Goals Update
Night to Unite Presentation
Night to Unite Proclamation
City Council
City Manager
Police Chief
August 9 Regular
Planning Commission items from July
SANB #282 Presentation
City Council
City Manager
August 23 Regular Budget Presentation
Liquor Operations Mid-Year Report
City Council
City Manager
Liquor Op Mgr
Finance Director
September 13 Regular
Planning Commission items from August
2017 Preliminary Operating Budget and Levy-Public Hearing
2017 Street Project Accept Feasiblity Report, Order Plans and Specifications
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
September 27 Regular
Fire Prevention Presentation
Kiwanis Peanut Day
City Council
City Manager
Fire Dept
114
Date Type Staff Present
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
October 11 Regular
Planning Commission items from September
Quarterly Donations & Grants
Certification of Delinquent Accounts
City Council
City Manager
Items Pending:
~ Worksessions
115