HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 12082015' CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 DECEMBER 8, 2015
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CALL TO ORDER.
7 Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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9 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
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11 Mayor Faust invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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13 ROLL CALL.
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15 Present: Mayor Faust; Councilmembers Brever, Gray, Jenson and Stille
16 Absent: None
17 Also Present: City Manager Mark Casey, Finance Director Shelly Rueckert, City Engineer Todd
18 Hubmer, Planning Commissioner Dominic Papatola, Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers and
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22 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
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25 I. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 8, 2015, CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
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27 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson to approve the Cif
28 Council Meeting Agenda of December 8 2015
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32 11. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS — NONE
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34 11I. CONSENT AGENDA
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36 A. Approval of November 24 2015 City Council meeting minutes
37 B. Licenses and Permits
38 C. Claims
39 D. Resolution 15 -069• a Resolution Directing Hennepin County Auditor to Cancel Special
40 Assessment of 3104 Edgemere Avenue Payable Beginning 2016
41 E. Resolution 15 -070• a Resolution Approving the 2016 Salary of Mark Casey Citv
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43 F. Resolution 15 -071 • a Resolution Authorizing Transfer and Closing of Specified Funds
44 G. Resolution 15 -072• a Resolution Approving Agreement with Greater Minnesota Housiniz
45 Co oration
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47 Motion by Councilmember Brever, seconded by Councilmember Jenson to approve the Consent
48 _Agenda items as presented
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2 IV. PUBLIC HEARING
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4 A. Resolution 15 -073 a Resolution Setting the Final 2016 Tax Levy and General Operating
5 Budget for the City of St Anthony Village
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7 Mayor Faust opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m.
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9 Finance Director Shelly Rueckert reviewed the 2016 Budget Calendar. Staff has presented 2016
10 levies totaling $6,050,812. This represents a $219,075 increase, which equates to a 3.76%
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13 Ms. Rueckert reviewed the 2016 Budget Parameters, City revenues budgeted using current run
14 rates for sources that are subject to trends and conservative baseline estimates for re- occurring
15 aids and charges for services, liquor transfer reduced to match current operating results and
16 expenses budgeted at amounts that will maintain present level of City services.
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18 The 2016 General Fund Revenues will come from: Tax Levy — 51%; Contracts — 23 %;
19 Intergovernmental Revenue — 13 %; Miscellaneous — 5 %; Transfers — 3 %; Licenses and Permits
20 — 3 %; and, Fines — 2 %.
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22 Ms. Rueckert reviewed the 2016 liquor sales projection and transfer summary along with the
23 impacts of phased -in of reduced liquor transfer on proposed levy increase.
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25 Ms. Rueckert reviewed the 2016 General Fund Expenditures as: Police — 49 %; Fire —14 %;
26 Public Works —14 %; Administration — 7 %; Finance — 5 %; Parks — 4 %; and, All other — 5 %.
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28 The 2016 budget cost drivers are with personnel costs being 73% of expenditures, overall costs
29 are up 2.92 %. Union contract increases 2.5 %, health insurance premiums up 11.5% and union
30 longevity, steps, shared HR, Workman's Compensation rates. Contracted services are 9% of
31 expenditures, overall costs up 3.05 %. Services include: Assessor, Audit, Building Inspections,
32 Cable, Elections, IT, Jail, Legal, Planner, etc. Property and liability insurance costs: 4% of
33 expenditures, rates up 5.22 %. Pass through costs: 5% of expenditures, costs up 4.39 %, which
34 represents costs incurred and reimbursed by others, for example New Brighton fuel purchases.
35 Remaining budget line items combined: 9% of expenditures, net costs up 0.34% includes costs
36 for deductibles, fuels, printing, repairs and maintenance, street sealcoating and striping, supplies,
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39 Ms. Rueckert reviewed the 2016 Property Tax Distribution: City — 35 %; School District — 34 %;
40 County — 24 %; and, Other Taxing Districts — 7%
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42 Ms. Rueckert noted since 1999, the City has received $19,807,114 in grants, donations from
43 local businesses /residents which amounts to $2,308 per resident (based on population of 8,583)
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45 Ms. Rueckert summarized the 2016 Budget:
46 • General Fund Levy totals $3,385,370
47 • Personnel costs up 2.92%
48 o 73% of General Fund expenditures
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Liquor transfers were reduced by $146,395
o Initiate a Building improvement levy of $73,000 in lieu of liquor transfer
Increase CIP levy by $30,990
Increase in all levies totals $219,075 or 3.76%
Councilmember Gray asked about the expenditures and noted it is misleading on the Police
Department expenses, as it is the cost the City incurs by providing contract service for Falcon
Heights and Lauderdale. The amount for providing service for St. Anthony is actually lower. Ms.
Rueckert stated if the contracts were removed from the 49% it would be less.
Councilmember Stille stated there are many components that go into this. The City is trying to
solve various issues one being the loss in liquor revenue, personnel, the road debt, and capital
improvements.
Mayor Faust stated only 51 % of the budget comes from property taxes. The City is receiving
some economies of scale in the contracts plus being more frugal and watchful. This amounts to
less of an impact to the residents. In the last 16 years, we have garnered almost $20M in grants.
Mayor Faust closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Stille seconded by Councilmember Granno approve Resolution 15
073: a Resolution Setting the Final 2016 Tax Levy and Adopting the 2016 Budget Document for
the City of St. Anthony Village
Motion carried unanimously
Mayor Faust thanked Staff for their hard work and thanked the residents for their continued
support.
V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF
A. Resolution 15 -074 a Resolution Approving a Request for an Amendment to Existing
Conditional Use Permit to Allow the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages at 2510 Kenzie
Terrace.
Planning Commissioner Dominic Papatola reviewed the applicant is requesting an amendment to
the existing conditional use permit (CUP) to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages on the
Property located at 2510 Kenzie Terrace is consistent with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance
and the City's comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends approval of the Applicant's request.
Seven conditions are proposed for the amendment to the CUP and all other criteria has been met.
Mr. Papatola reviewed that the property has been utilized for commercial uses for the past
several decades, and has been in close proximity to single - family residential land uses. The
exterior of the existing buildings on site will not change in any way, nor will the layout of the
existing parking lot. The addition of the sale of alcoholic beverages is not expected to have an
adverse effect on the surrounding neighborhood or a significant change in the daily business
operation. Having a restaurant continue to occupy a portion of the south building will provide an
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alternative dining option for residents within the immediate area and throughout the community
and surrounding area. The location of the site also lends itself well to opportunities for residents
and neighbors to walk to the property as opposed to traveling by vehicle.
The Planning Commission met on November 23, 2015, conducted a public hearing, and heard
testimony from the applicant and two neighbors opposing the amendment. The Planning
Commission recommends approval of the conditional use permit (CUP) amendment (5 to 1) to
allow a restaurant to pursue a liquor license on the Property located at 2510 Kenzie Terrace
subject to the findings and conditions outlined in the staff report.
Mr. Papatola reviewed the Conditions as Building Permits, outdoor seating prohibited, Dumpster
screening and escrow to complete, amplification, hours of operation and landscaping and escrow
(deadline of June 1, 2016 installation and provide for a $1500 escrow).
Mr. Lorenzo Tejeda and Mr. Paul Marshall appeared before the Council and thanked the Council
for the opportunity. They are willing to comply with all conditions. They want to provide a great
service and operation for the City.
Motion by Councilmember Jenson seconded by Councilmember Brever, to approve Resolution
15 -074. a Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) amendment to allow an
intensification of the restaurant use to include the sale of alcoholic bevera es on the rope rt
located at 2510 Kenzie Terrace and also adding item 8. To include the escrow of $1 12 for
landscaping.
Motion carried unanimous
GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL
A. Resolution 15 -075 a resolution Authorizing Issuance Awarding Sale Prescribing the
Form and Details and Providing for the Payment of $4,445.000 General Obligation TIF
Refunding Bonds Series 2015B
Ms. Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers and Associates, stated the AA rating was upheld with a stable
outlook. The City has strong management, good financial policies and practices in place. She
summarized the report briefly. The City has rapid amortization. The bond sale was held earlier
December 8, 2015 and the lowest responsible bidder was Baird out of Milwaukee, WI with a true
interest cost of 2.316 %.
Mayor Faust stated the interest rate is amazing. This is re- financing and it is obtained at a lower
rate and saving the City $1M.
Motion by Councilmember Stille seconded by Councilmember Jenson to approve Resolution
15 -075: a Resolution Authorizing Issuance Awarding Sale Prescribing the Form and Details
and Providing for the Payment of $4.445,000 General Obligation TIF Refunding Bonds Series
2015B.
Motion carried unanimously
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1 B. Resolution 15 -076 a resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing
2 Advertisements for Bids for the 2016 Street and Utility Improvement Project.
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4 City Engineer Todd Hubmer reviewed the resolution for Council's consideration approving the
5 plans and specifications and authorizes the advertisement for bids for the 2016 Street and Utility
6 Improvement Project. Bids are anticipated to be opened on or near January 27, 2016 and the bid
7 results will be brought to the Council for consideration in February. Mr. Hubmer reviewed the
8 reconstruction projects including Street and Utility Reconstruction for Stinson Boulevard from
9 37`h Avenue NE to Silver Lane NE; Trail and Sidewalk Improvements for 8' bituminous trail
10 along west side of Stinson Boulevard between 37`h Place N and 40`h Avenue NE (This is a
1 I Columbia Heights improvement) along with Salo Park sidewalk replacement and decorative
12 lighting along the east side of Stinson Boulevard NE between 37`h Avenue NE and Silver Lane
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15 Mr. Hubmer reviewed the Project Cost and Funding Breakdown. Funding sources include special
16 assessment, street & utility reconstruction funds and municipal state aid funds. Mr. Hubmer
17 provided the proposed schedule for the project.
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19 Mayor Faust asked when the sidewalks will go in and Mr. Hubmer stated they will be the last
20 thing to happen (fall of 2016).
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22 Motion by Councilmember Brever, seconded by Councilmember Jenson to approve Resolution
23 15 -076; a Resolution Accepting Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids
24 for the 2016 Street and Utility Improvements
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28 C. Resolution 15 -077 a resolution Restricting Parking Along the East Side of Stinson
29 Boulevard for the 2016 Street and Utility Improvement Project
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31 City Engineer Todd Hubmer reviewed the resolution for Council consideration approving
32 restricting parking along Stinson Boulevard between 37`h Avenue NE and Silver Lane NE to
33 accommodate the proposed roadway width and allow for the construction of the future sidewalk
34 within the City right -of -way. Prior to this project parking has been prohibited on Stinson
35 Boulevard, however to satisfy MnDOT State Aid requirements a formal resolution prohibiting
36 parking must be recorded.
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38 Motion by Councilmember Stille seconded by Councilmember Brever, to approve Resolution
39 15 -077. a Resolution Restricting Parking along the East Side of Stinson Boulevard for the 2016
40 Street and Utility Improvement Project
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44 D. Resolution 15 -078 a resolution Approving Combination Wine /Strong Beer License for
45 Catrma s located at 2510 Kenzie Terrance
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47 City Manager Mark Casey explained Catrina's, located at 2510 Kenzie Terrance, is requesting a
48 Wine /Strong Beer License. Staff has completed background checks on the business owners as
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1 well as the existing Catrina's located in Oakdale, MN. Staff is recommending approving the
2 Wine /Strong Beer License.
4 Mayor Faust noted this is separate from the CUP and could be revoked if needed.
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6 Councilmember Gray asked if the applicant has a wine/beer license at their location in Oakdale
7 and Mr. Casey stated they do. The Oakdale Police were contacted to see if there were any
8 infractions as part of the background check and there were none.
10 Councilmember Stille stated this is similar to Chipolte and not an intense bar situation.
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12 Motion by Councilmember Jenson seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve Resolution
13 15 -078: a Resolution Approving a Combination Wine /Strong Beer License for Catrina's II LLC
14 located at 2510 Kenzie Terrace
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18 E. Resolution 15 -079 a Resolution Approving the 2016 Fee Schedule
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20 City Manager Mark Casey stated staff has reviewed the 2016 Fee Schedule and recommends the
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22 • Increase the per hour inspectors fee to be in line with our new joint building inspections
23 program with the City of New Brighton
24 • Estimated actual staff spend inspecting swimming pools, driveway /sidewalk, fences, gas
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26 • Increase fee and created an escrow or land use appeals
27 • Creation of fee for preparation of delinquent utility assessment notification
28 • Increase sewer and water connection charges
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30 Mayor Faust noted recently delinquent water and sewer assessments were done.
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32 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Brever, to approve Resolution
33 15 -079: a Resolution A roving the 2016 fee schedule
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37 F. Resolution 15 -080 a Resolution Approving the 2016 Appointments and the Chair and
38 Vice Chair to the Parks Commission
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40 Mayor Faust reviewed the recommendation to appoint Scott Bentz and Therese Bellinger to the
41 Parks Commission beginning January 1, 2016 for a three year term and appointing Scott Bentz as
42 the Chair and Erin Jordahl Redlin as Vice Chair of the Parks Commission for 2016.
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44 Mayor Faust noted interviews were conducted by the Council and the appointments were
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1 Motion by Councilmember Brever, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve Resolution
2 15 -080; a Resolution Approving the 2016 Appointments and Appointing the Chair and Vice
3 Chair to the Parks Commission
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7 G. Resolution 15-08 la resolution Approving the 2016 Appointments and the Chair and Vice
8 Chair to the Planning Commission
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10 Mayor Faust reviewed the recommendation to appoint Marcey Westrick, Mark Kalar and
11 Marshall Lichty to the Planning Commission beginning January 1, 2016 for a three -year term
12 and appointing Jim Gondorchin as Chair and Dominic Papatola as Vice Chair for the Planning
13 Commission for 2016.
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15 Motion by Councilmember Stille seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve Resolution 15
16 081; a Resolution approving the 2016 appointments and appointing the Chair and Vice Chair to
17 the Planning Commission
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21 H. Ordinance 2015 -06 an Ordinance Approving CenturyLink Franchise Agreement and
22 Findings of Fact
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24 City Manager Mark Casey explained this is the third and final reading of an ordinance to approve
25 the CenturyLink Franchise Agreement and Findings of Fact. The first reading was held at the
26 November 10, 2015 St. Anthony City Council meeting and the second reading was held at the
27 November 24, 2015 St. Anthony City Council meeting. Following the adoption of the ordinance,
28 the ordinance goes into effect upon publication in the St. Anthony Bulletin, which is the official
29 newspaper for the City of St. Anthony. Mr. Casey noted a letter was received from Comcast.
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31 Councilmember Gray stated the letter from Comcast noted their objections. The items raised
32 were not an issue. CenturyLink subscribers will be paying the same monthly fees that they pay to
33 Comcast. The benefit is competition.
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35 Councilmember Stille stated the letter was a form letter. CenturyLink is indemnifying the City
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38 Mayor Faust stated this is good for the residents and will give them a service choice.
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41 reading of Ordinance 2015 -06• an Ordinance granting a franchise to Owest Broadband Services
42 Inc. D /B /A CentInLmk, to construct operate and maintain a cable communications system in
43 the City of St. Anthony setting forth conditions accompanying the grant of the franchise
44 providing for regulation and use of the system and the public rights-of-Kay in conjunction with
45 the City's right -of -way ordinance if any, and prescribing penalties for the violation of the
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I. Resolution 15 -082 a Resolution Approving Summaa Publication of Ordinance 2016 -06
CenturvLink Franchise Agreement
Mayor Faust reviewed the summary publication of Ordinance 2015 -06 CenturyLink Franchise
Agreement. Minnesota Statute 412.191 (4) allows for summary publications in cases where the
ordinance publications are lengthy, or ordinances include charts or maps.
Motion by Councilmember Brever, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve Resolution
15 -082; a Resolution Approving Summary Publication for Ordinance 2016-06.
Ordinance 2015 -07 an Ordinance Setting Sewer Water and Storm Water Charges for
2016.
City Manager Mark Casey stated this is the third and final reading of an ordinance to approve the
2016 sewer, water and storm water charges. The first reading was at the November 10, 2015 St.
Anthony City Council meeting, the second reading was at the November 24, 2015 at the St.
Anthony City Council meeting. Following the adoption of the ordinance, the ordinance will be
published in the St. Anthony Bulletin, which is the official newspaper for the City of St.
Anthony. The ordinance will become effective January 1, 2016.
Motion by Councilmember Stille seconded by Councilmember Brever, to approve third and
final readine of Ordinance 2015 -07• and Ordinance Amending Sections 33.018 sewer charges to
owners; 33.036 water charges to owners and 33.090 charges for storm water facilities for St
Anthony Village effective January 1 2016
Motion carried unanimously
VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
Councilmember Gray stated he attended the work session November 30 and candidates were
interviewed for the Parks and Planning Commissions. Councilmember Gray also attended the
Strategic Planning Committee meeting for the North Suburban Communications Commission
where the survey results were discussed. Another meeting will be held in January. He attended
the regular meeting of the North Suburban Communications Commission and Access
Corporation where budgets were approved for 2016. There is no increase to the fees the City will
be paying next year.
Councilmember Brever stated she attended November 30 work session. She also attended the
Parks Commission meeting where a GreenCorp presentation on Tree City was made and Todd
Hubmer updated the Commissioners on the Highway Safety Improvement Project.
Councilmember Jenson stated he attended the November 30`h work session.
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VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM.
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Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items that
are not on the regular agenda. Hearing none, Mayor Faust moved forward with the agenda.
Mr. David Severtson and Mr. Peter Aitchison stated they are the founders of Hero Now Theater
that is a St. Anthony incorporated business. They are all St. Anthony residents and are putting
on a play about an expedition to the South Pole. Terrallova is the name of the play that will be
performed in January 14 -17, 2016 on one of the soccer fields in a tent. They are working on the
logistics. There will be 100 seats in the tent and 50 -100 people are assisting in the performances.
Mr. Severtson stated this will benefit the community and thanked everyone for helping make this
an easy process.
Councilmember Jenson asked how an outside venue was selected in January and Mr. Peter
Aitchison stated his wife came up with the idea. The tent will be heated to a cool temperature.
Mayor Faust congratulated the theater company and thanked them for being great residents and
bringing this to St. Anthony.
INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
There will not be a Council Meeting on December 22, 2015.
ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
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