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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
March 21 , 1995
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER.
II. ROLL CALL.
III. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 23, 1995 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES.
IV. DESIGNATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO MARCH
28, 1995 COUNCIL MEETING.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A. Myers Tire Supply, 3839 Chandler Drive; setback variance request.
VI. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.,
VII. MISCELLANEOUS UPDATES.
A. Schroeder lot coverage request (3929 Fordham Drive).
B. Proposed Community Center.
C. Redevelopment of Apache Plaza.
D. Banners.
Vlll. ADJOURNMENT.
I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
•2 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
3 JANUARY 23 , 1995
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
5 The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Gondorchin at
6 7:05 P.M.
7 II. ROLL CALL.
8. Commissioners present: Bergstrom, Makowske, Gondorchin, Franzese, and Thompson.
9 Commissioners absent: Horst and Faust.
10 Also present: Michael Mornson, City Manager and Management Assistant, Kim
11 Moore-Sykes.
12 Chair Gondorchin requested that item III be moved to the end of the meeting following item VII.
13 IV. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 15, 1994 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES.
14 Motion by Makowske, second by Franzese,to approve the Planning Commission minutes of
WNovember 15, 1994 with the following changes:
16 Page 5, Line 42: City Staff will verify spelling of"Mear(Mirror) Lake" and make needed
17 correction.
18 Motion carried unanimously.
19 V. DESIGNATE PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO COUNCIL'S
20 FEBRUARY 14, 1995 REGULAR MEETING.
21 Commissioner Thompson will represent the Planning Commission at the February 14, 1995
22 Council Meeting.
23 VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS.-
24 A. Lot split request for 3125 Croft Drive.
25 At 7:10 P.M., Chair Gondorchin opened the public hearing for a lot split request for 3125 Croft
26 Drive,which would allow this lot to be split into two R-1 lots (Single Family Residential).
27 Management Assistant Kim Moore-Sykes reported the owner of 3125 Croft Drive is requesting
28 this lot be split into two R-1 lots. Lot A will be formed by the proposed lot split and will have a
total lot size of 19,206 square feet with access off Old Highway 8. Lot B, 3125 Croft Drive, is
4 situated on a cul-de-sac and has a frontage of 58.44 feet. She reported the existing home on 3125
31 Croft Drive was built in 1975. With the proposed lot split, Lot A will meet the zoning code but
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January 23, 1995
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1 Lot B will not. However, Lot B will be grandfathered in, as it was in existence before 8/2/76.
2 She stated on the revised plat map, the surveyor denoted how the flow of water will drain from
3 the property once the house is built. She explained that the owner of the property has indicated a
. 4 40' x 60' house will be built and the placement of the house on the lot is approximately as
5 situated on the plat map.
6 Makowske inquired as to the significance of Torrens Property as referred to in a letter from
7 William Soth, dated January 17, 1995.
8 City Manager Momson explained that "torrens" is a legal term used when it cannot be
9 determined who actually owned the land. A hearing date will then be set and anyone who has
10 had anything to do with the land for the past 50 to 60 years will be notified. If no one objects,
11 the judge will clear the title and the owner can then obtain title insurance.
12 In response to Bergstrom, Moore-Sykes stated there were no variances required for this lot split.
13 She stated that the existing building on Parcel B is closer than 30 feet to the front lot line but
14 could be permitted as an existing nonconforming use. She also reported that Parcel A has an
15 existing garage that may not meet setback requirements but the Planning Commission can
16 recommend its removal as part of the lot split.
17 In response to Makowske, Moore-Sykes stated that the average lot depth of proposed Lot A is
18 140 feet from the front lot line and Lot B will be grandfathered in, as it has an existing house.
19 Roy Schmidt, 3256 Old Highway 8, stated he lives in the Townhouses facing the property Ms.
20 Kahn is intending to develop. He stated his concerns regarding drainage. He reported there is a
21 lot of water in that area now and they are pumping water continuously. He also inquired as to
22 how many levels the constructed home will have.
23 Chair Gondorchin inquired if they had been experiencing water problems ever since the structure
24 was built and if it was a constant problem.
25 An unidentified resident of the Townhouses stated the water problem was continual. She thought
26 it was an underground.water problem and also a run-off problem. She reported they have had to
27 install gutters and a sump pump, as the water does not seep into the ground.
28 Franzese asked if there was standing water in the lot. She asked Mr. Schmidt if he had seen the
29 survey done on the parcel. She stated that according to the survey, the water should run off the
30 lot.
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January 23, 1995
Page 3
1 Mr. Schmidt stated he had not seen the survey. Ms. Moore-Sykes showed the survey to him.
2 After viewing the proposed drainage flow pattern, Mr. Schmidt stated this was sufficient and he
3 did not have any further objections.
4 Ms. Kahn, Advanced Design, reported that she is the owner of the lot in question. She stated
5 there are no homes bordering this lot. There is a parking lot on one side of the lot. She reported
6 the drainage of the lot will not change with the new construction. The new lot will drain onto
7 Old Highway 8, not the Townhouse property or the easement on the other side.
8 Franzese asked if the headlights of vehicles leaving the Townhouses will be shining directly into
9 the proposed home.
10 Ms. Kahn reported that there are pine trees surrounding the entire lot and it is difficult to even
11 see the lot there. She stated she is building the new home for herself.
12 Makowske asked if the existing garage on Parcel A would be removed.
13 Ms. Kahn stated the existing garage would remain. She explained she will use the existing drive
4 off Old Highway 8 to service the garage and the new home with attached garage. She will
5 decorate the existing garage to coincide with the new home.
16 Gondorchin inquired how the lot would look from Old Highway 8.
17 Ms. Kahn explained that when construction was completed you would be able to see the
18 driveway, the new home, and part of the new garage through the trees. Ms. Kahn stated that the
19 sewer for the new home will connect directly to the mainline off Old Highway 8. She reported
20 the existing garage is 6.2 feet from the proposed new lot line which will meet the requirement of
21 a 5 foot setback.
22 In response to Gondorchin, Mornson stated that the lot coverage issue will be addressed when the
23 building permits are requested and was not part of the lot split request..
24. Gondorchin asked what type of driveway would be installed for the new and existing garages.
25 Ms. Kahn explained that it depended how the house would lay out on the lot. She explained she
26 will not be using the existing garage for parking vehicles, so if it is impossible to tie the two
27 garages together without an enormous amount of concrete, she will not pave it, but leave it as it
28 is now.
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January 23, 1995
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1 Susan Oslund, 3210 Old Highway 8, lives in the Townhouses across from the proposed lot split.
2 She stated she is concerned with having so many buildings in such a small area. She indicated it
3 is not a parking lot next to the lot but a driveway to access the townhouses. She stated she is
4 concerned with privacy, noise, and the aesthetics of the proposed project.
5 Ms. Kahn explained the lot was surrounded by trees which were not more than six to eight feet
6 apart. She did not feel the proposed structure would detract from the neighborhood or create a
7 noise problem. She stated the proposed structure would in fact add value to the neighborhood.
8
9 Chair Gondorchin closed the public hearing at 7:40 P.M. .
10 Motion by Makowske, second by Bergstrom to recommend City Council grant a lot split
11 variance for the property at 3125 Croft Drive into two (2)parcels, Lot A and Lot B with the
12 following conditions:
13 1. The proposed lots meet lot size requirements under city code.
14 2. The existing building on Parcel B is closer than 30 feet to the front lot line, but this is
15 permitted as an existing nonconforming use.
16 3. Sewer connections be separate for Parcel A and Parcel B.
17 4. All easements be in accordance with city code.
18 5. Before plat is made,evidence of title to the property must be submitted to the city.
19 6. All fees, including the City's engineering fees and legal fees, must be paid before the final
20 resolution approving the division will be signed.
21 7. The existing structure must be decorated to match the new structures.
22 8. The driveway must be in accordance with city code in regard to paving.
23 9. -- Drainage will be as shown on the plat map..
24 10. - Access to the proposed Lot A will be from Old Highway 8.
25 Motion carried unanimously.
26 Chair Gondorchin urged Ms. Kahn to attend the City Council meeting on February 14, 1995 for •
27 the final commitment of their lot split request.
28
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January 23, 1995
• Page 5 -
1 VII. MISCELLANEOUS.
2 A. Update on Schroeder lot coverage request (3929 Fordham Drive).
3 City Manager Morrison reported the Schroeders had requested a variance that was denied by the
4 Planning Commission and tabled by the City Council at their November meetings. He stated that
5 since that time, the Schroeders have been working with the neighboring property owners to try to
6 develop a land exchange so no variances would be necessary. There has also been direction from
7 the City Council to staff to redevelop the ordinance relating to land coverage.
8 Gondorchin suggested adding wording to the ordinance that would accept structures to
9 accommodate persons with handicaps.
10 B. Update on proposed City Hall/Community Center.
11 City Manager Momson reported that the proposed City Hall/Community Center will be
12 approximately 43,000 square feet. The new building will be more efficient than the current
13 building and approximately one-half of the new building will be used by the city, the other half
14 used for community services. He stated the new structure will be built in the existing area of
05 four tennis courts,the playground, and part of the parking lot. When the structure is finished, the
6 staff will move there,the existing building will be demolished and the tennis courts and parking
17 area will be rebuilt. He stated this is a twelve month project and construction is scheduled to
18 begin in May of 1995.
19 Franzese inquired as to who would own the activity room and the multi-purpose room and if
20 there would be storage in the multi-purpose room.
21 Morrison reported that the multi-purpose room will belong to the city and the activity room,
22 which is approximately 2,000 square feet, would belong to community services. The activity
23 room will be used for the orchestra,senior citizen activities, and village meetings. He stated
24 there is no area designated for storage but that the activity room is an open room and chairs can
25 be stacked and placed on the side when not in use.
26 C. Update on Apache Plaza redevelopment:
27 Morrison reported there has been no progress with the Apache Plaza redevelopment project. He
28 stated a property owner on Silver Lake has filed an appeal against the Rice Creek Watershed
29 District with the Soil and Water Board. He indicated that currently CUB and Apache are trying
30 to lock in a purchase agreement the bank will approve of.
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
January 23, 1995 •
Page 6
1 III. SELECT CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF THE 1995 PLANNING COMMISSION.
2
3 Chairman Gondorchin called for nominations for Chair of the 1995 Planning Commission three
4 times.
5 Commissioner Franzese nominated Commissioner Bergstrom for Chair. The second was made
6 by Thompson.
7 Motion by Franzese, second by Makowske to close nominations.
g ]Motion carried unanimously.
9 Motion by Franzese, second by Thompson, to appoint Commissioner Douglas Bergstrom as
10 Chair of the 1995 Planning Commission.
11 Voting on the motion:
12 Aye: Franzese, Gondorchin;Thompson, Makowske
13 Abstention: Bergstrom
14 Motion carried.
15
16 Chairman Gondorchin called for nomination for Vice Chair of the 1995 Planning Commission
17 three times.
18 Commissioner Franzese nominated Commissioner Thompson as Vice Chair. The second was
19 made by Gondorchin.
20 Motion by Franzese, second by Makowske to close nominations.
21 Motion carried unanimously.
22 Motion by Franzese, second by Gondoichin;to appoint Commissioner George Thompson as .
23 Vice Chair of the 1995 Planning Commission.
24 Voting on the motion:
25 Aye: Franzese, Gondorchin, Bergstrom, Makowske
26 Abstention: Thompson
27 Motion carried.
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January 23, 1995
Page 7
1 Chair Gondorchin thanked the members of the Planning Commission for their support during the
2 past year and expressed his congratulations to Commissioner Bergstrom and Commissioner
3 Thompson.
4 VII. ADJOURNMENT.
5 Motion by Bergstrom, second by Makowske to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 P.M.
6 Motion carried unanimously.
7 Respectfully submitted,
8 Lorri Kopischke
9 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
STAFF REPORT
DATE: March 21 , 1995
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant
ITEM: Rear Setback Variance Request for 3839 Chandler Drive
BACKGROUND:
The owner, Dane Teaman, of Myers Tire Supply, 3839 Chandler Drive is requesting a rear
yard setback variance to locate a utility storage shed one foot from the rear property line.
At the time Mr. Teaman was negotiating for the purchase of the building on Chandler
Drive, he was planning to store a small inventory of product in the facility for distribution
to wholesale customers.
As a result, the owner was cited for fire code violations regarding the inside storage of
flammable and hazardous materials. The owner was advised by the fire department of a
number of options by which he could provide appropriate storage accommodations for the
hazardous materials. These options included storing the materials outside the facility,
• reducing inventory or building appropriate storage space within the building. The
Assistant Fire Chief indicated that he advised the owner to call the City before doing
anything about storage as he may be required to get a permit. Since there was not
adequate space inside the building according to the fire code, the owner opted to store
thesehazardous and flammable materials in an outside utility shed. Before contacting the
City, he took delivery of an 8' by 8' wooden storage shed and placed it 1 foot from the
south property line, thinking he was in compliance with the fire code. He was then
contacted by the City's Building Inspector, as the utility shed was in violation of the City's
zoning ordinance because the storage_shed was_inside the rear yard setback.
According to the ordinance this 8' by 8' wooden utility structure is allowed as long as it is
in the rear yard and not within three feet of the property line. Because of the existing
structure and the configuration of the lot, this property has a 9 foot rear yard. The
structure is in what is considered the property's rear yard but in violation because it is in
the three feet setback area of the property line. Locating the shed on the south side of the
facility causes it to either encroach onto the neighboring property or to be placed on a
utility easement.
Also adjacent to Myers Tire Supply's rear property line is an R-1, occupied structure.
Requiring Mr. Teaman to locate the shed on the NE corner of the lot may not be
agreeable with the resident to the east of Myers Tire Supply. Mr. Teaman has stated that
• the resident has indicated to him that he does not want the shed there as it will seem that
it is in his front yard. Apparently the previous owners of the Myers Tire Supply building
had a trailer at that location and the resident complained.
• RECOMMENDATION:
1.) Approve the request for a variance to locate a utility shed at 3839 Chandler Drive
one foot from the rear property line. I have met with the owner, looked at the
utility shed and walked the property looking for an alternate site that would be
more appropriate. It appears that the property is configured in such a manner that
he will need a variance no matter where the shed is located. Currently it is located
at the loading dock site, which makes it more convenient and safe to load and
unload the product. Moving the shed to another location will make it more
difficult to move the product and more likely that a spill would occur.
Mr. Teaman has already applied an epoxy on the inside floor of the shed so that
any accidental spill or leakage will be contained inside the shed. He also installed a
wooden lip at the door so that chemicals will not be leaked to the outside. He has
stated that he will paint the exterior of the shed to match the existing building.
I have spoken with the Assistant Fire Chief regarding the fire and hazardous spill
dangers the shed might pose to the residence to the east of Myers Tire Supply. He
stated that if the owner complies with some concerns he had, the shed is currently
better situated should an incident occur. The fire vehicles have an easier access to
the structure in case of fire or spillage because of its location on the loading dock .
• They would also be better positioned to protect the neighboring residential
structure from involvement at this location.
Fee:
(R-1............$ 60.00
• Other.........$100.00)
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
Petition for Variance
Applicant: MY /W T IW SUPPLY
Address: 3839 CfIANX0 U21116, ST. ANWNY, MN Phone: 788-7888
Status of applicant (owner, buyer, renter, agent, etc.): O00
Street address and/or legal description of property petitioned for variance:
3839 CflANXC?i DW VC, SAINT 4NT#ONY ISN 175*42/
Zoning district in which property is located: LIGHT INDUSI-W&
Request: PLACBJ+ICNT OF ONC 878' UTILITY ST01246 S#6D / ' FROM W R&1� PIWO ?TY
LINO.
Minnesota Statutes and City Ordinances require that the following conditions must be
satisfied for approval of this request. Please respond to these conditions using additional
sheets' if necessary.
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1. Because of the particut6-'physical surroundings, shape, or topographical
conditions of the parcel of land involved, the proposed variance would relieve an
undue hardship, as distinguished from a mere inconvenience, should the
applicable ordinance be strictly enforced.
2. The purpose of the proposed variance is not based exclusively upon a desire to
increase the value or income potential of the parcel of land, but would correct
extraordinary circumstances applicable to this property but not applicable to other
property in the vicinity or zoning district.
3. The alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by City.Ordinance and has not been
created by any persons presently having an interest in the parcel of land.
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• Sign ure of Applicant
0212-1 = 95A * 100 . 00V
February 10 , 1994
• Myers Tire Supply
3839 Chandler Drive
Saint Anthony, Mn. 55421
Saint Anthony Village
3301 Silver Lake Road
Saint Anthony, Minnesota 55418- 1699
Evidence *for Variance to locate a utility storage shed at 3839
Chandler Drive one foot from the rear property line.
1665.06 Variances
Subd. 3. Evidence.
(a) Set back restrictions and placement of utility storage buildings
are within the scope of this Subsection.
(b) Strict enforcement would cause undue hardship because (1) I do not
have the available space needed to comply with the requirements for
storage of these products inside our building. (2) attempts to acquire
specific requirements for our flammable storage prior to purchasing the
property at 3839 Chandler Drive were ineffectual. On two separate
occasions I was told that no requirements would be decided until we
moved into the building. We had no way to know that our flammable
storage requirements as mandated by Saint Anthony would require more
space than previously required by the City of Saint Paul. (3) The
requested location is partially concealed by the surroundings and seems
to blend with the surroundings. I will upon approval paint the
structure a color that will help maintain the essential character of
the locality. (4) The chosen location and structure make our work
place safer and fire or spill containment much safer and faster for the
fire department.-
(c) The circumstances causing this hardship are unique to this property
because requirements for flammable storage exceed the amount of space
available inside our building and placement of the storage building
elsewhere on the property may alter the essential character of the
locality.
(d) The -granting of the variance is in keeping with the spirit and
intent of the Zoning Code because this property is zoned LI . Section
1640.04 lists Accessory uses in the LI District. Paragraph (a). lists
storage sheds as an accessory use upon approval by the council . It
looks as if the -use of such storage in an LI District is a subject
that has come u,p in the past and can be accepted.
The storage building is commercially constructed in a Gambrel style
using a shingled roof , cedar siding and a wood frame. The structure
should not require any screening , landscaping , fencing or special
drainage.
•
Thank you for your time in considering this matter. Please feel free
to contact me should you have additional questions and by all means
come by and look at the property for yourself. •
Si c rely,
ane Teaman
Branch Manager
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING,;
TO WHOM R MAY CONCERN: +'.•
Notice Is hereby given that the Planning
Comffd m will hold a public hearing on Tues-
day,March 21,1895 at 7:05 p.m.in the Cour-
od Chambers of the City Hatt•3301 Suver Like
Road(enter northeast owner)for the followipg •
purpose:"
Applicant:-. Dane Teaman.Branch
Manager
Myers Tire Supply
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Address: 3839 Chandler Drive
Proposal: Setback variance of two feet to
allow placement of an 6 foot by
8 fool utility storage shed one
fool from the rear property Ilne.
Anyone wishing to be heard with reference
to the above matter will be heard at said t*
and place.Questions regarding this matter yhwy
be referred to the Management Assistant
789.8881.Auxiliary aids are available upon re-
quest at least 96 hours in advance.Please ked
the City Clerk at 789.8881 to make
arrangements. -
Kim Moors-Sykes
Management Assistant
,(Bulletin:March 8.1995)
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for 3839 Chandler Drive Happy's Potato Chips Bernard Blanske
3900 Chandler Drive 339 Tin Street, Apt. 421
St. Anthony, MN 55421 Henderson, NV 89015
Re: 3901 Foss Road
Village Properties Marshall Screw Products J & T Enterprises
2817 Silver Lane 3820 Chandler Drive 3813 Chandler Drive
St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421
Re: 3901 Foss Road
Administrator of Veterans Affairs William Graff Clarence Gould
Fort Snelling 3824 Foss Road 1295 Oakcrest Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55111 St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Paul, MN 55113
Re: 3824 Foss Road Re: 3820 Foss Road
Gordon Schultz James Kadechka Jon Lindberg
1289 Roselawn Avenue West 3819 Chandler Drive 3821 Foss Road
Roseville, MN 55113 St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421
Re: 3820 Foss Road_
Bruce O'Brien James Paul Ray Ehlers
3737 Foss Road 3739 Foss Road 3741 Foss Road
St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421
Robert Welsh Maxine Griesert Phyllis Lanz
3743 Foss Road 3745 Foss Road 3747 Foss Road
St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421
Roy Pearo Aleda Muller Darrell Lindman
3749 Foss Road 3751 Foss Road 3759 Foss Road
St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421
Robert Patterson Leo Zaworski David Salzer
3761 Foss Road 3763 Foss Road 3757 Foss Road
St. Antnony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421
Betty Hammond Janet Huser
3755 Foss Road 3753 Foss Road
St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 13, 1995
TO: Planning Commissioners
FROM: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant
ITEM: Banners
Recently, a resident brought to the City staff's attention a concern regarding a violation of
the City Code as it relates to banners. According to Chapter 14, the sign ordinance, a
banner is allowable as a temporary sign as long as it adheres to the perimeters established
by the ordinance, (1400.08, Subds. 10 and 32).
It can not have a surface area more than 32 square feet;
It can not be displayed for more than 30 days in any year; and
" Permission from the City Manager is required.
The.City Manager sent a letter with an explanation of the ordinance to the individual
displaying the prohibited banner and requiring that the banner be removed.
1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 JANUARY 10, 1995
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
5 The meeting was called to order at 7:01 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor
6 Ranallo.
7 II. ROLL CALL.
8 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Enrooth, Wagner, and Fleming.
9 Also Present: Michael Morrison, City Manager; Larry Hamer, Public Works Director; Kim
10. Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant; William Soth, City Attorney.
11 Mayor Ranallo expressed the council's sympathies to the families of Mrs. Enrooth, Bob Moses,
12 and Kenny Lee, for the loss of their loved ones.
13 III. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 10, 1995 COUNCIL AGENDA.
14 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to approve the January 10, 1995 Council Agenda as
15 presented.
16 Motion carried unanimously.
* IV. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 13, 1994 COUNCIL MINUTES AND DECEMBER 14,
18 1994 TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING MINUTES.
19 Motion by Fleming, second by Marks to approve the December 13, 1994 Council minutes with
20 the following changes:
21 Under Page 1, Line 30: Replace "Nedagaurd" with "Nedegaard".
22 Under Page 1, Line 31: Replace "Nedagaurd" with"Nedegaard".
23 Under Page 1, Line 32: Replace "Nedagaurd" with"Nedegaard".
24 Under Page 1, Line 33: Replace "Nedagaurd" with "Nedegaard".
25 Under Page 3, Line 27: Replace "Elmwood Lutheran" with "Elmwood Evangelical Free
.26 Church".
27 Motion carried unanimously.
28 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the December 14, 1994 Truth in Taxation
29 Hearing Minutes as presented.
30 Motion carried unanimously.
31 City Manager Mornson reported that there were three incumbents reapplying for the Planning
Commission. They are Chris Makowske, Rosemary Franzese, and Doug Bergstrom. He stated
that no one else had applied for the positions.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
January 10, 1995
Page 2 •
1 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to reappoint Chris Makowske, Rosemary Franzese, and
2 Doug Bergstrom to the Planning Commission for a three year terms.
3 Motion carried unanimously.
4 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
5 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the following licenses:
6 Heating License .
7 Associated Mechanical, Shakopee, MN
8 Budget Plumbing Corp., Eden Prairie, MN
9 Sharp Heating& Air Conditioning, Columbia Heights, MN
10 Contractors License
11 ATM, Inc. dba: Attracta Sign, St. Louis Park, MN
12 Motion carried unanimously.
13 VI. PRESENTATION'OF CLAIMS.
14 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve the following claims:
15 A. Northwest Youth & Family Services in the amount of$2,500.00 for 1995 contribution. •
16 B. Metropolitan Area Management Association. in the amount of$2,313.00 for membership
17 renewal for the period of March 15, 1995 through March 14, 1996.
18 C. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities in the amount of$2,317.00 for membership
19 renewal for 1995.
20 D. Ramsey County in the amount of$90.65 for partial payment of truth in taxation.
21 E. Hennepin County in the amount of$361.32 for truth in taxation.
22 F. Dorsey & Whitney in the amount of$3,272.86 for legal services rendered through
23 November 30, 1994.
24 G. Stuart J. Bonniwell in the amount of$3,550.00 for auditing services rendered through
25 November 30, 1994.
26 H. Stuart J. Bonniwell in the amount of$2,130.00 for auditing services rendered for Liquor
27 Fund through November 30, 1994.
28 I. Maier Stewart & Associates in the amount of$396.49 for engineering services-rendered
29 October 30, 1994 through November 26, 1994.
30 J. Industrial Door Company in the amount of$4,514.00 for overhead door in the Public
31 Works Building.
32 K. Industrial Door Company in the amount of$11,132.00 for four doors in the Public Works
33 Building.
34 L. 11 Pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
35 Motion carried unanimously. •
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1 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to approve Resolution 95-018, modifying the 1994 Budget
2 by a transfer of funds from Public Works, Maintenance and Repair, General Supplies, to City
3 Buildings, Maintenance and Repair, in the amount of$15,646.00 for payment to Industrial Door
4 Company for the installation of 5 doors in the Public Works Building.
5 Motion carried unanimously.
6 VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
7 A. 1995 Street Improvements Project(Resolution 95-012, re: Ordering Improvements
8 B. Assessments for 1995 Street Improvements (Resolution 95-013. re: Adopting and
9 Confirming 1995 Assessments )
10 At 7:10 P.M. Mayor Ranallo opened the public hearing for a resolution ordering improvements
11 and adopting and confirming 1995 assessments for Crestview Drive, from 29th Avenue N.E. to
12 31 st Avenue N.E.; Armour Terrace, from Silver Lake Road to Crestview Drive; Bell Lane,
13 from Armour Terrace to Crestview Drive; and East Gate Road, from Crestview Drive to Rankin
14 Road.
15 Mark Anderson, Rieke Carroll Muller Associates, explained that his firm was hired by the City
of St. Anthony to prepare plans and specifications for the construction of the project, provide
construction survey inspections, and general engineering services during construction. He
18 reported that in the Fall of 1994, City Council authorized RCM Associates, to perform the
19 feasibility report for the project. The project will include reconstruction of city streets east of
20 Silver Lake Road between 29th and 31 st Avenues. The feasibility report wassubmitted to City
21 Council for review and they authorized plans and specifications to be prepared by RCM. In
22 December of 1994, RCM secured bids for the project. They received a number of bids and the
23 lowest bid received was from the same construction company who performed last year's street
24 improvements, which went very well. Anderson stated that once the bids are received, his
25 company becomes aware of what the final cost of the construction will be and at that time
26 calculates the assessments to the benefitted properties on the involved streets. The city then sent
27 notice of the assessments to the owners of the properties.' There were neighborhood meetings
28 held to.provide greater detail of the project. He reported that the project is scheduled to begin in
29 May of 1995 and will be completed the end of August 1995. He advised that there will be a
30 person on the street,throughout the project, who will serve as a resident contact. The residents
31 will be able to contact him.in person, or by pager or phone. Hewill work with the residents to be
32 sure their needs are being met. Mr. Anderson reported that residents will have access to their
33 property every evening and they will be notified if the access will be closed for a period of time.
34 Mr. Anderson then explained the procedure used for determining assessment costs to the
35 property. He stated the assessment is set up primarily by the city to convey part of the cost of
the project to the benefiting owners. The benefiting owners are charged 35%of the costs based
on the amount of front footage of the property. The city pays for the other 65%. In addition to
38 the assessment, there is a connection fee for the water main of$400.00 per lot, based on the cost
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1 of reconnecting the services to the new water main. After bidding the project, the costs
2 associated are divided amongst the properties based on a front footage basis. This is the city's
3 adopted policy which has been in place for three years. This year the cost per foot for any given
4 lot is $30.20. This amount is multiplied by the front footage of the lot to calculate the amount of
5 the assessment and the $400.00 water service connection fee is added to that, to arrive at the
6 number that was presented to each owner through written notice.
7 Ranallo reported there had been three earlier town meeting with the neighborhood, with
8 approximately sixty people in attendance to discuss this upcoming street improvement project.
9 Mr. Harold Froehlich, 3016 Armour Terrace, stated that he lives on a cul-de-sac. He indicated he
10 had bought the lot in 1953 and built his home in 1955. He stated he has lived in St. Anthony for
11 forty years, been a member of the school board, and had always been proud of the St. Anthony
12 Village snow removal procedures,police protection, and utilities. He expressed that he feels the
13 formula the City Council devised to calculate the assessment amount for people living on cul-de-
14 sacs or large curbed lots is unfair, arbitrary, capricious, and autocratic. He questioned that he had
15 the smallest front footage in the village but was being charged the next to highest assessment.
16 He stated there is no relationship between the size of his backyard and the assessments to
17 improve the street. He stated that there is a discrepancy in the assessments of between$1,000.00
18 to $5,000.00. He indicated the entire neighborhood enjoys the cul-de-sac. It is used for overflow •
19 parking for others in the neighborhood. He stated that the whole village benefits from his large
20 backyard as it increases the oxygen in the air and the benefits of CO2 absorbed by it. He
21 indicated that the cul-de-sac does not benefit him personally, it benefits everyone in the village.
22 He agreed that access to a residence does have value. He stated that value is the basis of
23 everything in America and that he believes the assessments should be based on the value of the
24 individual's property.
25 Marks explained that in the past,the properties that would get the highest assessments were the
26 corner lots. He reported that three years ago,the council looked at the situation of the corner lots
27 because it did not seem fair and at that time,made a change to their assessment policy. The
28 question of the real benefits arise when dealing with assessments like this. This can differ
29 between parties. He reported that the council has discussed the possibility of charging all who
30 benefit from the street improvements, the same assessment, but they were not sure of the fairness
31 of that method either. He explained that the city is not being arbitrary or capricious but has tried
32 to look at the problem areas of previous projects and devise a formula that was fair to everyone.
33 Mr. Froehlich acknowledged that the intents of the city were good but pointed out that the results
34 were unfair.
35 Ranallo questioned that a property owner whose house was valued more than another's should
36 pay a higher rate for the same amount of street improvements.
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1 City Attorney Soth commented that basing a street improvement on the value of the property was
2 not typical, highly unusual, and possibly illegal. He stated that the assessments are related to the
3 specific benefit conferred to a piece of property.
4 Mr. Anderson, RCM Associates, explained that the numbers were calculated using the
5 assessment policy of the city. He stated that Mr. Froehlich lived on a cul-de-sac which serves
6 three parcels of land. This situation is different than a lot with a straight piece of property. The
7 lots on a cul-de-sac are typically narrow in the front and expand out in the back. He reported that
8 due to this and the additional cost of maintaining a cul-de-sac, it is not unusual for a city to
9 handle these lots differently. He stated that Mr. Froehlich's front footage was only 47 feet. He
10 explained that the policy attempts to weight that a little more, not only to compensate for the
11 street that is in front of his property, but also the cost of constructing the cul-de-sacs. He
12 explained that the method used to calculate cul-de-sac involves determining an average width to
13 the existing lot. This is done by taking the area of the lot and dividing it by the average length of
14 the two sides. This determines a front footage that would be comparable with a lot on a straight
15 street. He acknowledged that Mr. Froehlich has the highest assessment on the cul-de-sac but he
16 also has the largest lot on the cul-de-sac.
17 Fleming stated that she understood the basis of calculation but agreed with Mr. Froehlich. She
asked how other cities determined their assessments.
19 Mr. Anderson explained that the method of calculation varied in each city. Every method of
20 calculation had benefits and also problems. He stated there are a lot of factors when determining
21 assessments and it could be argued one way or another with any assessment policy. He stated
22 that he believes there is a basis for the assessment being calculated this way.
23 Ranallo explained that when making this policy, the council, with the help of the State of
24 Minnesota, surveyed other cities and devised a way to calculate corner and curved corner lots,
25 and cul-de-sacs. The council then held public hearings regarding the policy. The city attorney
26 and various engineers,reviewed the policy and it was determined this was the fairest way to
27 determine assessments. He stated that the policy is not arbitrary and capricious.
28 Mr. Anderson explained this was not an uncommon method of determining assessments.
29 Fleming questioned if this was the best method of determining assessments. -She expressed that
30 she did not agree with basing the assessment on valuation of the property, as what is on the
31 property does not affect what happens on the street.
32 Marks explained the intention of the council was to devise a formula, which was easy to apply
33 and also recognized benefit to the owner. He agreed this was an imperfect system but was not
sure how to improve it.
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1 Mr. Froehlich stated that he would be satisfied if some type of average would be used to
2 calculate the assessment. He explained that his lot has only 47 feet front footage and this
3 formula increases his front footage to 130 feet.
4 Enrooth asked Mr. Froehlich what he felt would be a fair assessment.
5 Mr. Froehlich suggested taking all the lots around the cul-de-sac and averaging them out.
6 Enrooth stated that if this were done,the average would be approximately $3,200.00 to
7 $3,300.00.
8 City Manager Morrison reported that a survey had recently been performed and the 35/65 split
9 was one of the best in all cities. Most cities use a 50/50 split of the cost for improvements. He
10 also commented that there are no perfect systems for calculating easements.
11 Mr. Froehlich stated that he would be happy if the assessment was calculated on the figure of his
12 actual foot frontage doubled.
13 Mr. Jack Lower, 3012 Armour Terrace, stated that he lived next door to Mr. Froehlich and he
14 would be satisfied if the lots on that cul-de-sac were averaged out. •
15 Ranallo explained to Mr. Lower, if that method were used, his assessment would actually go up
16 $200.00.
17 Marks addressed the idea of basing the assessment on the value of the lot. He explained that in a
18 sense this was done, as 65% of the cost of the improvements is paid from the general budget
19 which is based on property values.
20 Dave Ferguson, 3101 Bell Lane, stated that he has submitted numerous letters to the council in
21 regards to this matter. He then explained that he lives on a corner lot and his assessment is
22 $4,170.00. He believes that he has one of the lower valued properties in the village. He stated
23 " that this is a neighborhood project. He has spoken with Malcolm Watson, an assessor, and Mr.
24 Watson relayed that a case could be made for this being a neighborhood project, and in that
25 regard the costs should be split evenly between everyone that benefits.
26 John Knutson; 3105 Bell Lane, stated that he has lived in St. Anthony since 1957 and has never
27 known the city to assess for street improvements before.
28 Ranallo indicated that the street Knutson lives on had probably not been rebuilt before.
29 Enrooth explained that streets had been maintained for years until it came to a point that streets
30 could no longer be maintained. He also stated there had been no major street improvement done
31 since 1957 until three years ago. Through a long.process, the council began evaluating the
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1 streets and realized if they didn't begin doing something,they would be faced with major
2 problems.
3 Ranallo reported that a committee had been formed, to evaluate all the streets and sidewalks in
4 the city. The committee rated the streets and sidewalks according to their disrepair and a plan
5 was put together that extends for 10-15 years. He explained that the street in front of Mr.
6 Knutson's house was done by the contractor when the house was originally built and the cost of
7 the street was added to the purchase price of the home.
8 Mr. Knutson asked why the assessment was not taken from the property taxes over the years and
9 what the method of payment would be.
10 Ranallo explained that the method of payment for the fees would be explained later. They could
11 be paid over fifteen years or all at once. He explained that if it was paid over the fifteen years,
12 there would be interest charged. He explained that up until 5-6 years ago, the city could not tax
13 for something and put into a different account, due to levy limits imposed by the legislature.
14 Lou Ellis, 3004 Armour Terrace, asked how existing landscaping and sprinkler systems that were
15 too close to the road would be handled.
06 Mr. Anderson explained that the project includes items for the restoration of the yards to the best
17 of the contractor's ability. Very good quality sod will be laid, but it will take time for it to grow.
18 Sprinkler systems that are too close to the road, will have to be removed from the work area and
19 will be reinstalled upon completion of the project. He asked that the property owners, please
20 notify the contractors ahead of time, to avoid any problems. He stated that it did not appear there
21 were any trees that would have to be removed due to this project. He explained there will be a
22 newsletter sent to the residents, one to two weeks prior to the commencement of the project, that
23 will explain what to expect. There will also be an update every two weeks.
24 Ranallo asked that residents with sprinkler systems, flag the head, so the contractors will know
25 the sprinklers are there.
26 Mr. Anderson explained that with the assessment policy, corner lot footage is based only on
27 100% of the short side and 30%of the long side. He also reported there are a few owners whose
28 front footage faces Silver Lake Road and only their side footage is on Armour Terrace. These
29 property owners are not paying anything for their front footage. These residents also get their
30 water access from Silver Lake Road, so they are not being charged the water main charge either.
31 Ranallo again stressed that there is no perfect system to satisfy everyone.
Mr. Froehlich asked if these residents would be charged when Silver Lake Road was redone.
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1 Ranallo stated that those assessments were done by Hennepin County and he did not know if
2 those residents would be assessed due to State and County Aid.
3 Wagner expressed his concern in changing policy midstream. He asked city attorney if it is legal
4 to do so.
5 Soth stated that it was legal to permanently change the policy but he would not recommend a
6 dramatic change. He did not recommend using a valuation method. The current policy is based
7 solely on front footage and is appropriate. He stated that for specific cases, such as cul-de-sac
8 and corner lots, if the council thought there was a better way to handle these, a change could be
9 made to that specific part of the policy. He stated a change could also be made to individual
10 assessments, if it was found that the policy produced an individual assessment that seemed
11 unfair. He then explained the appeal process. The individual would need to submit a written
12 objection to the assessment and then within 30 days, as stated in the notice, need to serve the
13 mayor's clerk and file notice with the district court. At the court proceeding,the individual will
14 have to be prepared to present evidence of the inappropriateness of the assessment. He explained
15 that if planning to appeal,the objection must be filed tonight.
16 Dr. Ferguson stated that he had investigated the appeal process and it does not pay off.
17 Fleming stated that she did not think that Mr. Froehlich had imagined when he bought the lot, •
18 with such small front footage,that he would be paying such a high assessment. She compared
19 his situation to a resident with a corner lot. She questioned if there was some other conclusion
20 the council could come to.
21 Anderson stated that if Mr. Froehlich's lot was a straight lot,he would have 130 feet of front
22 footage.
23 Fleming stated that this was not a straight street and she could understand Mr. Froehlich's
24 argument.
25.. Mr. Anderson,stated there is more street to be maintained in a cul-de-sac.
26- Mr. Froehlich again stated that the entire neighborhood benefits from the cul-de-sac, not just the
27 people living on it.
28 Marks noted that the project area was unusual and had many meandering streets. He could see
29 the difficulty in applying the policy and having it come out right.
30 Ranallo stated that there are cul-de-sacs and corner lots all over the city.
31 Marks stated that this particular area seemed more difficult than most.
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1 Dr. Ferguson suggested dividing the cost of the project equally between all the homeowners as
2 this was a neighborhood project.
3 Ranallo asked if the large lot would then pay the same as a small lot.
4 Dr. Ferguson suggested that this was a neighborhood project and that all residents benefitted
5 approximately the same, depending on how they traveled. He stated it appeared the average
6 assessment was$3,200.00 and all residents should be assessed for the project.
7 Motion by Marks, second by Wager to close the public hearing at 8:07 P.M.
8 Motion carried unanimously.
9
10 In response to Ranallo, Marks reported there were five properties with assessments over
11 $4,000.00, including the water main connection fee. He stated that the assessments on the cul-
12 de-sac and Mr. Ferguson's corner lot really did seem high.
13 Wagner commented that the assessments for corner lots had been drastically reduced with the
14 new policy of 100% of short side and one-third of the long side.
0 Larry Hamer, Public Works Director, reported that the only other cul-de-sac that had been done
16 was on Croft and that was an overlay and not a reconstruct.
17 Enrooth suggested using the existing formula, but not to exceed an arbitrary number, such as
18 $3,500.00. This would be done for any assessments over$3,500.00. He stated there were five
19 such assessments. This figure could then be adjusted as needed each year.
20 In response to Ranallo, Soth stated that this would be legal to do.
21 Ranallo asked if the cul-de-sac was not to exceed $3,500.00, then would this number be adjusted
22 with each project and would it be necessary to hold public hearings on the issue.
23 Soth stated the assessments could be determined by the policy but then each individual
24 assessment could be addressed. If the policy provided a result that was not right, adjustments'
25 could be made on an individual basis. He stated the council can also change the policy for future
26 projects. He stated that the difference in fees would have to come from the general fund.
27 Motion by Fleming, second by Marks to change the estimated street assessment for the Harold
28 Froehlich property, located at 3016 Armour Terrace to $3,500.00 based on the fact it is a cul-de-
29 sac.
Motion carried unanimously.
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1 Ranallo asked if this would be setting a precedent.
2 Soth stated it was not. The same thing can be done with the next project. If after calculating the
3 assessments, there is a specific case that does not seem fair and related to the benefit, it can be
4 changed.
5 Motion by Wagner, second by Ranallo to approve Resolution 95-012, ordering improvements to
6 Crestview Drive, from 29th Avenue N.E. to 31 st Avenue N.E.; Armour Terrace, from Silver
7 Lake.Road to Crestview Drive; Bell Lane, from Armour Terrace to Crestview Drive; and East
8 Gate Road, from Crestview Drive to Rankin Road.
9 Motion carried unanimously.
10 Motion by Marks, second by Fleming to approve Resolution 95-013 adopting and confirming
11 1995 street improvement assessments and placing a cap of$3,500.00 similar in respect to the
12 cul-de-sac.
13 Wagner expressed his concern that there were many more corner lots in the village compared to
14 the amount of cul-de-sacs.
15 Enrooth added that the cap needed to be able to fluctuate in any given year.
16 Ranallo stated that the fees could not be moved to the other taxpayers in the city.
17 Enrooth stated there was no perfect system in regards to assessments. The appeal process was
18 still an option for residents. He felt the adjustment on the cul-de-sac was legitimate but there did
19 not seem to be basis for adjusting the fees on the corner lots.
20 Voting on the motion:
21
22 Aye: Marks and Fleming
23 Nay: Ranallo, Enrooth, Wagner
24 Motion failed.
25 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve Resolution 95-013 adopting and confirming
26 assessments for various public improvements.
27 Voting on the motion:
28 Aye: Enrooth, Wagner, Ranallo, Fleming
29 Nay: Marks
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1 Motion carried.
2 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve Resolution 95-014 awarding a bid for 1995
3 Street and Watermain Improvements to Midwest Asphalt of Hopkins, MN.
4 Motion carried unanimously.
5 Mr. Robert Thistle, Sprinsted Public Finance Advisors, explained the terms of the bond sale of
6 $825,000.00 in general obligation bonds, Series 1995A at a fifteen year issue. He stated that
7 based on the market at the time drafted, 6% interest with a 2%administrative cost, the bonds will
8 have a total 8-1/2%actual interest rate. The proceeds of the issue will be used to make the street
9 improvements discussed previously. He reported that repayment terms will be from February 1,
10 1998 to 2011. The bonds are optionally redeemable after the year 2006. He stated that the sale
11 date of the bonds will be February 14, 1995 at 1:00 P.M. City Council will then meet at 7:00
12 P.M. to hear the recommendation of the low bid.
13 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve Resolution 95-015 calling for the sale of
14 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1995A.
4VMotion carried unanimously.
16 VIII. REPORTS.
17 A. Mayor.
18 Mayor Ranallo reported the Ecumenical Community Celebration and Prayer Day would
19 be held, next Tuesday,January 17, 1995. He urged all to attend. He then announced the
20 next scheduled celebration, which will be the dance at Apache Plaza, scheduled for
21 February 11, 1995. The Wells will be offering a special steak dinner for$6.95. Tickets
22 will be selling for$3.00 in advance, $4.00 at the door.
23 . Ranallo also reported-his attendance ata meeting last night with the Community Early
24 Childhood Group regarding the process of remodeling in the building.
25 B. Council,
26 Wagner reported that the Community Early Childhood Group seemed very responsive to
27 the meeting and expressed their willingness to help in any way possible.
28 Wagner also reported that the Lions, Kiwanis, and Sports Boosters are planning to
sponsor a Winter Fest in Central Park in early March with events for children and parents.
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1 C. City Manager,
2 City Manager Mornson reported the tax assessing hearing (Board of Review) for
3 Hennepin County would be held on April 11, 1995 at 6:30 P.M. The City Council
4 Meeting would follow thereafter.
5 Mornson reported there had been no "on the job injuries" reported for St. Anthony city
6 employees for the year of 1994.
7 He also indicated that the January Planning Commission meeting had been rescheduled to
8 January 23, 1995.
9 IX. NEW BUSINESS
10 A. Resolutions:
11 1. Resolution 95-001.re: Designate Mayor Pro Tem.
12 Motion by Enrooth, second by Fleming to appoint Councilmember Wagner as Mayor Pro
13 Tem for 1995.
14
15 Voting on motion:
16 Aye: Ranallo, Enrooth, Marks, Fleming
17 Abstain: Wagner
18
19 Motion carried.
20 2. Resolutiori 95-002. re: Persons authorized to make city's banking transactions.
21 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve Resolution 95-002, authorizing Mayor
22 Clarence Ranallo, City Manager Michael Mornson, and Finance Director Roger A.
23 Larson, Sr.,to make certain transactions regarding city financial accounts.
24 Motion carried unanimously.
25 3. . Resolution 95-003. re: Designate legal newspaper..
26 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to approve Resolution 95-003, designating the St.
27 Anthony Bulletin(Lillie Suburban Newspaper) as the legal newspaper for the calendar
28 year of 1995.
29
30 Motion carried unanimously.
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1 4. Resolution 95-004. re: Cut-off date for public improvement petitions.
2 Motion by Fleming, second by Marks to approve Resolution 95-004, establishing March
3 15, 1995 as cut-off date for receiving petition for public improvements.
4 Motion carried unanimously.
5 5. Resolution 95-005. re: Designate official depository.
6 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve Resolution 95-005, designating First
7 Star St. Anthony Bank the official depository for city funds.
8 Motion carried unanimap&.
9 6. Resolution 95-006, re: Designate Public Health Officer.
10 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to approve Resolution 95-006, designating Dr.
11 William Carr as the Public Health Officer for the City of St. Anthony.
12 Motion carried unanimously.
7. Resolution 95-007, re: Ranallo's participation in outside organizations.
0 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve Resolution 95-007, acknowledging
15 Mayor Clarence Ranallo as a participant in outside organizations.
16 Motion carried unanimously.
17 8. Resolution 95-008. re: Mark's participation in outside organizations.
18 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve Resolution 95-008, acknowledging
19 Councilmember George Marks as a participant in outside organizations.
20 Motion carried unanimousIy.
21 9. Resolution 95-009, re: Enrooth's participation in outside organizations.
22 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve Resolution 95-009, acknowledging
23 Councilmember Enrooth as a participant in outside organizations.
24 Motion carried unanimously.
25 10. Resolution 95-010, re: Wagner's participation in outside organizations.
26 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve Resolution 95-010, acknowledging
27 Councilmember George Wagner as a participant in outside organizations.
Motion carried unanimously.
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1 11. Resolution 95-011. re: Fleming's participation in outside organizations.
2 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve Resolution 95-011, acknowledging
3 Councilmember Dorothy Fleming as a participant in outside organizations.
4 Motion carried unanimously.
5 12. Resolution 95-016.re: 1995 Ramsey County SCORE Fund Grant.
6 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve Resolution 95-016, approving submittal
7 of the 1995 Ramsey County SCORE Funding Grant application and entering into a
8 contract for this program.
9 Motion carried unanimously.
10 13. Resolution 95-019. re: 1994 Pay Equity Report.
11 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to approve Resolution 95-019, approving pay
12 equity implementation report.
13 Motion carried unanimously.
14 B. Memorandum of understanding for supplemental engineering_ services with Columbia
15 Heights.
16 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to accept memorandum of understanding for supplemental
17 engineering services with Columbia Heights.
18 Motion carried unanimously.
19 C. Proposal to perform engineering services for city's 1995 State Aid reporting_
20 Motion by Marks, second by Ranallo to accept proposal from Rieke Carroll Muller Associates to
21 perform engineering services for city's 1995 State Aid reporting.
22 Motion carried unanimously.
23 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
24 A: Ordinance 1994-008, re: Water rates(3rd reading_Z
25 Motion by Fleming, second by Marks to approve the third reading of and adopt Ordinance 1994-
26 008, relating to water rates, amending section 610.02, so as water bills will be computed
27 quarterly based on metered water used at the rate of$.90 per 100 cubic feet or any fraction
28 thereof, commencing January 1, 1995.
29
30 Motion carried unanimously. •
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1 B. Ordinance 1994-009. re: Outside employment of City Employees 2nd reading_).
2 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve the third reading of and adopt Ordinance
3 1994-009, relating to outside employment, amending section 300.006, subd. 1. so as no
4 employee shall work for more than one City department at a time, except in the case of
5 temporary emergency situations, and as ordered by the Department Heads of the affected City
6 departments, with the only exception being the Public Works employees who are daytime
7 Reserve Firefighters.
8 Motion carried unanimously.
9 Dr. Ferguson asked if there was an update on the CUB and Knox development.
10 City Manager Morrison reported there had been no word. He reported that Mr. Finn had filed an
11 objection with the Rice Creek Watershed District and that CUB Foods was still working with the
12 Welsh Co. trying to resolve some issues.
13 Mr. Thomas Schroeder, reported that he had a meeting with Mr.Nedegaard and Mr. Bochnak.
14 He stated that Mr.Nedegaard was not interested in working with the Schroeder's. He reported
15 that Mr. Bochnak may be willing to sell his property but the price he is asking is far above
market value. He indicated that he and his wife have three choices. Either the variance be
granted and they proceed with their plan, they purchase the property from Mr. Bochnak and
18 proceed with their plan, or they may purchase a property in New Brighton. Mr. Schroeder stated
19 that Mr. Bochnak is presently obtaining appraisals for the property and will be getting back to
20 Mr. Schroeder.
21 Ranallo advised Schroeder to contact Larry Hamer and City Attorney Soth when he had decided
22 what he would like to do. He advised Mr. Schroeder that the council wants to work with he and
23 Diane and resolve this issue as quickly as possible.
24 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
25 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 P.M.
26' Motion carried unanimously.
27 Respectfully submitted,
28 Lorri Kopischke
29 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
30
31 Mayor
a ATTEST:
33 City Clerk
1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 24, 1995
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
5 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor
6 Ranallo.
7 II. ROLL CALL.
8 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Enrooth, Wagner, and Fleming.
9 Also Present: Michael Mornson, City Manager.
10 III. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 24, 1995 COUNCIL AGENDA.
11 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the January 24, 1995 Council Agenda as
12 presented.
13 Motion carried unanimously.
14 IV. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 10, 1995 COUNCIL MINUTES.
15 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the January 10, 1995 Council minutes as
16 presented.
17 Motion carried unanimously.
18 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
19 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the following licenses:
20 Contractors License
21 TEK Services, Minneapolis, MN
22 Motion carried unanimously.
23 Enrooth questioned what type of business TEK Services, Inc. was involved in. He stated that he
24 could not approve of a license if he did not know what type of business the company engaged in.
25 He asked that a brief_ statement be included with the license requests to explain what type of
26 - business they were.
27 Mayor Ranallo directed City Manager to include a brief statement-with the request for license to .
28- explain what type of business each company did.
29 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to table contractors license for TEK Services, Minneapolis,
30 MN, until the February 14, 1995 Council Meeting when further information regarding the
31 company had been obtained.
Motion carried unanimously.
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1 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
2 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the following claims:
3 A. American Bank in the amount of$92,745.00 for final payment of 1990 equipment
4 certificate.
5 B. American Bankin the amount of$30,811.25 for 1993 street project.
6 C. American Bank in the amount of$18,873.36 for 1994 street project.
7 D. Rieke Carroll Muller Associates. Inc. in the amount of$1,866.81 for professional services
8 rendered from November 27, 1994 to December 31, 1994.
9 E. Hance, Iverson. Zappia. LeVahn. Berndt. & Desmond. Ltd. in the amount of$2,400.00
10 for services rendered in January 1995.
11 F. Five pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
12 Motion carried unanimously.
13 VII. PUBLIC HEARING -None.
14 VIII. REPORTS.
15 A. Mayor.
aMayor Ranallo reported he met briefly with the Sports Boosters regarding the gym which
17 will be included in the proposed new City Hall /Community Center. The Boosters are
18 now requesting a 90' by 110' gym. He stated the Boosters have now committed to pay
19 $30,000.00 per year for the next five years to finance the gym. He encouraged members
20 of the Sports Boosters to attend the work session on February 7, 1995 as the architect will
21 be in attendance at that meeting.
22 Ranallo urged the members of the Council to meet with City Manager before the
23 February 7, 1995 work session to discuss any questions or suggestions regarding the
24 sketch of the proposed City Hall/Community Center, as the architect will be in
25 attendance at the February 4th meeting.
26 Ranallo reported the Ecumenical Community Celebration and Prayer Day for the.50th
27 year anniversary celebration went well. He stated the next event will be the dance at
28 Apache, scheduled for February 11, 1995. Tickets are available at City Hall and are
-'29 $3.00 in advance and $4.00 at the door. .
30 B. Council,
31 Enrooth reported there will be a meeting in regard to the 1995 Village Fest on February
28, 1995. He asked if the Councilmembers had any ideas to improve the Fest this year.
33 Ranallo stated that he felt the Village Fest was an important tradition that brings the
34 community together.
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IR C. City Manager,
2 City Manager Mornson reported the City has closed on the property at 3111 Silver Lake
3 Road. He stated a bid notice has been published and also sent to fifteen developers and
4 will be opened on March 1, 1995. He reported the lot on Coolidge Street had been sold
5 for$23,500.00.
6 Morrison stated that the Old Clark building is scheduled to be demolished tomorrow. He
7 reported that the fence will also be removed sometime this spring, when weather permits.
8 Morrison reported of a meeting with Police Chief, Dick Engstrom and Falcon Heights
9 City Manager to discuss the progress in Falcon Heights. He reported that Falcon Heights
10 has had numerous calls from residents expressing their appreciation of the increased
11 police force in their area.
12 Mornson reported that the tentative income for the liquor stores in 1995 is $68,000. He
13 stated that the Stonehouse and SAV I are showing the largest profits.
14 Mornson reported the Chairman and Superintendent of the School Board are meeting
15 tonight to set the referendum and discuss their position in regards to the new City Hall /
Community Center building. He stated he hopes to have an update at the February 7,
1995 work session.
18 IX. NEW BUSINESS -None.
19
20 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None.
21 Fleming stated she realized the reasoning for tabling the license requested by TEK Services, Inc.
22 but was concerned they were being penalized unfairly.
23 Marks stated the intent was not to penalize TEK Services,Inc. but to improve procedures used to
24 regulate these licenses.
25 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
26 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 P.M.
27 Motion carried unanimously.
28 Respectfully submitted,
29 Lorri Kopischke
30 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
Mayor
33 ATTEST:
34 - City Clerk
1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 FEBRUARY 14, 1995
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
5 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor
6 Ranallo.
7 II. ROLL CALL.
8 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Enrooth, Wagner, and Fleming.
9 Also Present: Michael Mornson, City Manager.
10 III. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 14, 1995 COUNCIL AGENDA.
11 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to approve the February 14, 1995 Council Agenda as
12 presented.
13 Motion carried unanimously.
14 IV. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 24, 1994 COUNCIL MINUTES.
15 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the January 24, 1994 Council minutes with the
16 following changes:
17 Page 1, Line 22: Remove "Motion carried unanimously."
18 Page 2, Line 25: Replace "February 4th" with "February 7th".
19 Motion carried unanimously.
20 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
21 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the following licenses:
22 Contractors License
23 TEK Services, Minneapolis, MN
24 Asphalt Driveway Company, St. Paul, MN
25 Reliable Tree Service Inc., Fridley, MN
26 Motion carried unanimously.
27 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
28 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the following claims:
29 A. Dorsey& Whitney in the amount of$1,972.90 for legal services rendered through
30 December 31, 1994.
31 B. Rieke Carroll Muller in the amount of$543.50 for professional services rendered from
January 1, 1995 to January 28, 095 for 1995 street reconstruction-design.
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1 C. 4 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
2 Motion carried unanimously.
3 VII. REPORTS.
4 A. Planning Commission -January 23, 1995.
5 1. Advanced Design Inc 3125 Croft Drive -Lot Split Request
6 Commissioner Thompson was present representing the Planning Commission.
7 Thompson provided a detailed report of discussion by the Planning Commission
8 regarding this request. Thompson reported that the Planning Commission had
9 unanimously recommended the City Council grant a lot split for the property at 3125
10 Croft Drive into two (2) parcels, Lot A and Lot B with ten conditions.
11 Marks confirmed that the lot split does not cause the front footage on Parcel B to have a
12 nonconforming use, but-that this was a pre-existing condition. He also questioned if there
13 was any geographical conditions that would be causing the water problems on this lot.
14 Thompson stated that he was not aware of any such conditions. He reported that the •
15 proposed building will not change the drainage as the water will be going to Old
16 Highway 8. He also stated that Mr. Roy Schmidt, 3256 Old Highway 8, who had initially
17 questioned the drainage, was satisfied after viewing the proposed drainage flow pattern
18 for the lot.
19 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the lot split for the property at 3125
20 Croft Drive into two (2)parcels, Lot A and Lot B with the following conditions:
21 1. The proposed lots meet lot size requirements under city code.
22 2. The existing building on Parcel B is closer than 30 feet to the front lot line, but
23 this is permitted as an existing nonconforming use.
24 3. Sewer connections be separate for Parcel A and Parcel B.
25 4. All easements be in accordance with city code.
26 5. Before plat is made, evidence of title to the property must be submitted to the city.
27 6. All fees, including the City's engineering fees and legal fees,must be paid before
28 the final resolution approving the division will be signed.
29 7. The existing structure must be decorated to match the new structures.
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1 8. The driveway must be in accordance with city code in regard to paving.
2 9. Drainage will be as shown on the plat map.
3 10. Access to the proposed Lot A will be from Old Highway 8.
4 Motion carried unanimously.
5 Thompson reported that the Planning Commission had received an update from the City
6 Manager in regard to the Schroeder lot coverage request(3929 Fordham Drive),the
7 proposed City Hall/Community Center, and the Apache Plaza Redevelopment. He also
8 reported Commissioner Douglas Bergstrom had been appointed as Chair and
9 Commissioner George Thompson had been appointed as Vice Chair of the 1995 Planning
10 Commission.
11 B. Mayor,
12 1. Appoint Council Committee for Ci1y Manager's Performance Review.
3 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to appoint Mayor Ranallo and Councilmember
Enrooth as council committee for City Manager's performance review.
15 Motion carried unanimously.
16 2. Banner for City's 50th Anniversary,
17 Ranallo reported that the advertising currently being done for the City's 50th Anniversary
18 Celebration included tags which are being placed on all letterheads and a large sign,made
19 by Larry Hamer, which was being placed in different areas throughout the city.
20 City Manager Mornson reported that the total cost of a new banner would be$2065.00.
21 He stated the city had not received a bid on recycling an old banner.
22 City Council consensus was reached to postpone the obtainment of a new banner.
23 Councilmember Enrooth indicated that he will consult with Signs by Northland as to the
24, possibility and cost of obtaining a used banner. .
25 Ranallo reported the annual appreciation dinner for the volunteers of St. Anthony has
26 been scheduled for April 20, 1995. He had investigated the possibility of holding the
27 event in the cafeteria but it appears to be more economical to have the event at a local
28 restaurant. He stated that prices of various restaurants were being evaluated at this time
4 and he would update the council further when a restaurant had been chosen.
30 Ranallo reported his attendance at a meeting held today with Chief Engstrom, City
31 Manager Mornson,the Mayors of Falcon Heights and Lauderdale, and their City
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1 Managers to discuss the police activity since January. He reported that both cities are
2 pleased with the results thus far. He stated that Chief Engstrom would be meeting with
3 the three City Managers over the coming months. He reported that Chief Engstrom will
4 be organizing an Open House in the respective City Halls for citizens of Falcon Heights
5 and Lauderdale to meet the Police Officers of St. Anthony. In response to Marks,
6 Ranallo reported that the Mayor of Lauderdale has been riding along in the squad cars
7 quite often and the Mayor of Falcon Heights is planning to ride along also.
8
9 C. Council.
10 Wagner stated that he felt the dance at Apache Plaza on February 11, 1995 had been a*
11 success.
12 Ranallo indicated there were 265 people in attendance at the dance, including the
13 orchestra. He reported there were many more tickets sold than people in attendance. He
14 stated that with the tickets sold and the donations received from First Star Bank and First
15 Banks,the event was a success. --
16 Fleming congratulated Mr. Robert Foster on his job of emceeing the dance at Apache and
17 stated it was nice to see so many people having dinner at Apache Wells. •
18 Fleming reported the renewal for the lease of the Library had been signed. She stated that
19 circulation has increased by 11.2%. She reported the issue plaguing the Library now is
20 space. She indicated there is room for the books but no room for the patrons.
21 Fleming reported her attendance at a Family Gathering Event held last Sunday at Nativity
22 Church. Dr. Hardel of Augsburg College gave the sermon regarding honoring children
23 and taking note of the young people around you. She felt it was an important event that
24 fit in with what is trying to be accomplished with the Health Community/Healthy
25 Family Committee.
26 Enrooth congratulated Don Perry and Kelli Friese on their efforts at making the dance at
27 Apache a success. He reported the plans for Village Fest are proceeding and Co-
28 Chairpersons have been appointed.
29 Marks commented on the memorandum received by Council from the Rice Creek
30 Watershed District. He indicated that he felt there should be a dash between "dump and
31 drain" on the signs put on the catch basins. He also commented on the idea of leaving a
32 ten to twenty foot unmowed buffer around the shoreline of the lake. He stated there is an
33 ordinance to this effect in Plymouth. He felt it would be good to encourage this in St.
34 Anthony as the strip would provide a natural filtration system and would be a low cost •
35 way to significantly improve the quality of the lake.
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1 D. City Manager,
2 City Manager Mornson reported a survey had been conducted of New Brighton and
3 Minneapolis in regards to building, heating, and plumbing permit fees. He reported that
4 the St. Anthony fee schedule had not been updated for quite some time. He
5 recommended an ordinance be proposed to adopt the fee schedule of New Brighton for
6 plumbing and heating permits.
7 Mornson reported that direction had been given to the architect to put the plans for the
8 proposed Community Center/City Hall into booklet form for City Hall and the School
9 District. The plans will outline the existing structure in comparison to the proposed
10 structure.
11 Mornson reported it may not be necessary to hold a work session on March 7, 1995. He
12 also stated that the March 28, 1995 City Council Meeting would have to be rescheduled
13 to begin at 8:01 P.M., due to the referendum election.
14
15 E. Recognition of Contributors/ Supporters of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education
16 (D.A.R.E.) Program.
17 Chief Engstrom and Mayor Ranallo presented Firstar Bank of Minnesota with a plaque of
recognition for their five years of contributions to the D.A.R.E. Program. Mike Dill was
19 present to represent Firstar Bank. He stated the bank and himself personally believe in
20 the D.A.R.E. Program. Chief Engstrom thanked Mr. Dill for the many things the bank
21 and the staff do to support the Police Department and the whole community.
22 Chief Engstrom and Mayor Ranallo presented Mr. Ted Holsten, St. Anthony Kiwanis,
23 with a plaque of recognition for their five years of contributions to the D.A.R.E. Program.
24 Mr. Holsten accepted the plaque on behalf of the Kiwanis. Chief Engstrom stated he is
25 proud to be a member of their organization and that without their help it would not be
26 possible for the D.A.R.E. Program to be a success.
27 Chief Engstrom and Mayor Ranallo presented Mr. Joe Sroga, Sroga Automotive, with a
28 plaque of recognition for his five years of contributions to the D.A.R.E. Program. Mr.
29 Sroga's son, Jason, accepted the plaque on behalf of Sroga Automotive. Chief Engstrom
30 stated the Sroga family has been involved in the community as long as he has known
31 them and thanked Jason for the support given to the D.A.R.E. Program.
32 Chief Engstrom and Mayor Ranallo presented Mr. Tim Mezzenga, Tracy Printing, with a
33 plaque of recognition for his five years of contributions to the D.A.R.E. Program. Mr.
34 Mezzenga indicated the Police Department had done a great job with the D.A.R.E.
35 Program and he was proud to help. Chief Engstrom stated that Mr. Mezzenga was a vital
component in the D.A.R.E. Program and has helped make the Program a success by
7 doing all the printing at no charge.
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1 VIII. PUBLIC HEARING -None.
2 IX. NEW BUSINESS
3 A. Resolution 95-021 re: Anuoint City_Prosecuting Attorneyfor or April 1. 1995 to March 31.
4 1996.
5 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to approve Resolution 95-021, appointing the law firm of
6 Foster, Ojile, Wentzell & Brever to perform prosecuting services for the City commencing April
7 1, 1995 and terminating March 31, 1996.
g Motion carried unanimously.
9 B. Resolution 95-023 re: Sale of$825.000.00 Street Improvement Bonds,
10 Mr. Robert Thistle, Springsted Company, reported that four bids had been received on the bonds
11 with the lowest bid from First Bank Systems of 5.703%. In response to Ranallo, Mr. Thistle
12 informed.that any residents who are interested in purchasing these bonds should contact their
13 broker or the bank on the day of sale to see if any bonds are available.
14 - --- - -
15 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to approve Resolution 95-023,relating to $825,000.00
16 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1995A; awarding the sale to First Bank Systems,
17 fixing the form and details and providing for the execution and delivery-thereof and security
18 therefor and levying ad valorem taxes for the payment thereof.
19 Motion carried unanimously.
20 C. Resolution 95-020 re: Public School Inspection Agreement. .
21 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve Resolution 95-020,authorizing the Mayor and
22 City Manager to execute the Public School inspection agreement.
23 Motion carried unanimously.
24 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
25 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
26* Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 P.M.
27 Motion carried unanimously.
28 Respectfully submitted,
29 Lorri Kopischke
30 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
31
32 Mayor •
33 ATTEST:
34 City Clerk
1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 28, 1995
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
5 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor
6 Ranallo.
7 II. ROLL CALL.
8 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Wagner, Fleming, and Enrooth(arrived at 7:12 P.M.).
9 Also Present: Michael Morrison, City Manager.
10 III. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 28, 1995 COUNCIL AGENDA.
11 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the February 28, 1995 Council Agenda with
12 the following changes:
13 Under IX.NEW BUSINESS,add B. Resolution 95-024, re: Supporting Passage of the
14 "Minnesota Emerging Communications Services Act of 1995".
15 Motion carried unanimously.
IV. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 10, 1995 COUNCIL MINUTES.
Motion by Fleming, second by Marks to approve the February 10, 1995 Council minutes as
18 presented.
19 Motion carried unanimously.
20 Police Chief Engstrom was present at the meeting to introduce the new Police Reserves and to
21 present a plaque of appreciation to Alan Trombley who has resigned after seven years of service
22 as a Police Reserve Officer. Chief Engstrom stated that Mr. Trombley was a dedicated and
23 committed Reserve Officer. He stated that Mr. Trombley had been instrumental in founding the
24 reserve department. Chief Engstrom thanked Mr. Trombley for all he had done and stated that
. 25 without his participation in the reserves,the department could not have been as good as it is
26 today.
27 Mayor Ranallo presented Mr. Trombley a plaque of appreciation of community service awarded
28 the City of St. Anthony and expressing the gratitude of the City Council. He thanked Mr.
29 Trombley and indicated the Police Reserve plays an intricate part in the City of St. Anthony.
30 Chief Engstrom indicated that the regular Police Department is able to be more functional as a
31 result of the commitment of the volunteer's service to the community. Chief Engstrom then
32 introduced the Reserve Officers,Lt. Bob Nehring; Gary Myrick, Sgt. Dick Hopperstead, Steve
Bystrom, Jeff Speiss, Corporal Jody Bodway, and Shane Justen,who were in attendance at the
meeting. Chief Engstrom also acknowledged Reserve Officers, Matt Steen, Senior Reserve
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1 Officer Scot Rollie, Boyd Preston, Penny Owen, and Brett Letourneau, who were not able to
2 attend the meeting.
3 Councilmember Enrooth arrived at 7:12 P.M.
4 Lt. Bob Nehring and Sgt. Dick Hopperstead thanked Mr. Trombley for all his years of service
5 with the Reserves. They commented that his efforts were exemplary as Mr. Trombley neither
6 worked nor lived in the City of St. Anthony but volunteered thousands of hours to the city just
7 out of pride in doing the job. They then presented a plaque of appreciation to Reserve Officer
8 Steve Bystrom. They explained that Officer Bystrom had been a member of the Reserves from
9 April of 1993 through October of 1994 and had been instrumental in advancing the organization.
10 Mr. Steve Bystrom accepted the award and expressed his appreciation of being able to work with
11 the City of St. Anthony and all the members of the Reserves and the Police Department.
12 Ranallo announced that the Appreciation.Night for all volunteers was scheduled for April 20,
13 1995. He invited all Reserve Officers and their significant others-to attend. He thanked the
14 Reserve Officers for the work they do and encouraged them to continue the good work.
15 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
16 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the following licenses:
17 Cigarette License
18 Snyder Drugs, St. Anthony Village Shopping Center
19 Stop N' Go, 37th and Stinson Boulevard
20 Apache Amoco, 37th and Silver Lake Road
21 Garbage Haulers License
22 Waste Management,Blaine, Mn
23 Larry's Quality Sanitation
24 Heating License
25 Allan Mechanical Inc.,Minnetonka, MN
26 Northwest Sheetmetal Company, St. Paul, MN
27 Service Station
28 Stop N' Go, 37th and Stinson Boulevard
29 Apache Amoco, 37th and Silver Lake Road
30 Don's Apache Auto Wash
31 Vending Machines
32 T.J. Enterprises, Minnetonka, MN
33 Motion carried unanimously.
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1 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to approve a temporary 3.2 beer permit to Ms. Lori Rupp
2 LaFleur, Central Park, Block Party, July 22, 1995 and, also, to approve a 3.2 beer permit to Stop N' Go,
3 37th and Stinson Boulevard.
4 Voting on the motion:
5 Aye: Ranallo, Enrooth, Fleming, Wagner
6 Nay: Marks
7 Motion carried.
8 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
9 Motion by Marks, second by Ranallo to approve the following claims:
10 A. Ancom Communication. Inc.. in the amount of$5,754.56 for monitor equipment for St.
11 Anthony Fire Department.
12 B. 5 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
13 Motion carried unanimously.
14 VII. REPORTS.
A. Mayor,
16 Mayor Ranallo asked if the council had any changes to be made to the proposed volunteer
17 dinner list enclosed in their packet. Council consensus was reached to accept the list and
18 City Manager was so informed.
19 B. Council.
20 Wagner indicated that Winterfest was proceeding well. He explained the activities would
21 include golf,a milk carton sled race, ice sculptures, sleigh rides, and a hockey shootout
22 with prizes for all the events. There will also be hot cocoa and candy bars available. He
23 stated they are expecting approximately 200 children and parents to attend.
24 Fleming reported her attendance at the Library Meeting. She reminded the
25 councilmembers of the annual May book sale which will be held on May 6, 1995. She
26 explained that National Library week will be April 9th through the 15th. She stated that
27 as part of the National Library Week, Microsoft Corporation is offering one free CD Rom
28 version of the encyclopedia to any library who submits 25 or more 100 word essays
29 describing how the library has changed their life. These essays have to be submitted prior
30 to June 1, 1995.
31 Fleming reported her attendance at the first meeting of the Improving Community Life
Committee. She reported the committees goal is to find ways to enable cities to become
livable communities. She stated that Ann Higgins,League of Minnesota Cities gave an
34 informative legislative update on education and the impact in regard to the increase in
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1 taxes for education. Fleming indicated that projections call for an 8.9% increase in
2 funding necessary for K-12 public education for the 1996-97 school year. State revenues
3 to the general fund are expected to increase by 5.9%for the same period while
4 expenditures required under current law are expected to increase total state spending by
5 6.6%. She stated that Governor Carlson has recommended establishing a Learning Gap
6 Program to combine revenues received by local school districts into a single block grant
7 of$150 million. The Senate is discussing abolishing the State Department of Education
8 to replace it with a Department of Children and Educational Services by July 1, 1996.
9 Fleming also reported she plans to attend the legislative conference at the Capital on
10 March 30, 1995.
11 Enrooth reported that he had discussed his concerns in regards to Williams Pipeline with
12 the Fire Chief of Roseville and had received positive response.
13 C. City Manager.
14 _ City Manager-Morrison reported there has been discussion with a realtor and a developer -
15 regarding the triangular lot on Old Highway 8 and 29th Avenue N.E. The area is a total
16 58,000 square feet and there are three structures located on the lot at the present time. He
17 stated there is a possibility of sub-dividing the lot into five lots. .
18 Mornson reported the bids for the property at 3111 close tomorrow at 10:00 A.M. and
19 will be discussed at the next H.R.A. meeting. He reported that the paperwork had all
20 been submitted for the property on Coolidge Street and a new house will be started by
21 May 1995.
22 He stated it will not be necessary to have a work session on March 7, 1995. He reported
23 that the proposed community center will be on the March 14, 1995 agenda and the Sports
24 Boosters will be invited to discuss the proposed gym.
25 Jim Kozarek, President of the Sports Boosters, stated they support the addition of gym
26 space in the community center and are willing to negotiate the size and funding. He
27 stated the Sports Boosters are concerned with the cost, the size, and the availability of
28 storage space. Mr. Kozarek stated that the Sports Boosters will only be utilizing the gym
29 for five months of the year and that other organizations will also be using the gym. He
30 was concerned that other organizations should also be supplying a portion of the funding.
31 Mr. Kozarek indicated he will return to the March 14, 1995 council meeting with the
32 fiscal amount the Sports Boosters can afford for the gym and the specific size gym they
33 will require.
34 Morrison reported the meeting with the Rice Creek Watershed District which was •
35 scheduled for March 9, 1995 has been rescheduled for March 21, 1995 at 10:00 A.M. He
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1 also reported of a meeting on March 24, 1995, he and Larry Hamer will attend at the
2 TCAAP in Arden Hills,to receive a report on the cleaning out system they are utilizing.
3 Mornson called the Council's attention to a invitation distributed this evening to the
4 "What Goes Around, Comes Around...Maybe" workshop hosted by Community
5 Education.
6 Momson inquired as to how much time was allowed to businesses, for banners to be.
7 removed that were not within the city ordinance. Council consensus was that the banners
8 were allowed for up to 30 days with approval of the City Manager.
9 VIII. PUBLIC HEARING.
10 A. 1995 (Year)M )Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant
11 Program(Resolution 95-022 )
12 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to open the public hearing for a resolution approving
13 protected use of funds for 1995 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant
14 Program at 7:49 P.M.
Motion carried unanimously.
16 Mornson explained that this resolution was to allocate the $22,131.00 in funds from the 1995
17 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant. He stated that$6,000.00 of the
18 fund will be used for Senior Citizens Programs, $9,431.00 will be used for removal of
19 architectural barriers to play areas and the upgrade of play equipment in the city parks to ADA
20 standards, and$6,700.00 will be sent to Hennepin County for Single Family Housing
21 Rehabilitation for St. Anthony residents awaiting assistance. Mornson indicated there were two
22families waiting for assistance and this amount will fund both families.
23 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to close the public hearing at 7:54 P.M.
24 Motion carried unanimously.
25 Motion by Wagner,second by Enrooth to approve Resolution 95-022, Approving Projected Use
26 of Funds for 1995 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program.
27 Motion carried unanimously,
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1 IX. NEW BUSINESS
2 A. Ordinance 1995-002.re: Plumbing. Heating. Air Conditioning Refrigeration Fees(fit
3 reading
4 Mornson explained that the fees had not been adjusted for quite some time. This ordinance will
5 simplify the calculation of fees. He stated the fees would now be similar to the fees charged in
6 New Brighton and less than the fees charged in Minneapolis.
7 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the 1 st reading of Ordinance 1995-002, relating
8 to fees, amending fee Nos. 11 and 12 of section 615.07 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of
9 Ordinances..
10 Motion carried unanimously.
11 B. Resolution 95-024.re: Supporting Passage of the "Minnesota Emerging
12 Communications Services Act of 1995.
13 Mornson explained that the League of Minnesota Cities and the Minnesota Association of
14 - Community Telecommunications Administrators are promoting legislation-that would:
15 1. require any new telecommunications services to be subject to permitting requirements for
16 the use of public property and rights-of-way to deliver new communications services for
17 profit;
18 2. require any new telecommunications service to compensate municipalities for the right to
e public right-of-way to deliver new services for profit;
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20 3. require any new telecommunications service to reserve capacity on its network for public
21 andg overnmental use; and
22 4. prohibit redlining of service territories.
23 In response to Marks, Mornson explained that the purpose of this legislation is to protect the
24 cable companies and maintain competition. Without this legislation,the telephone company
25 could take over the cable industry and operate with just the telephone lines.
26 Fleming explained that if the telephone companies take over the cable business the community
27 may lose all it's public access.
28 Ranallo added that there is a franchise fee that is paid by the cable companies. He expressed
29 concern that if the telephone companies take over,there will no longer be public or education
30 networks.
31 Motion by Ranallo, second by Fleming to approve Resolution 95-024, Supporting the Passage of
32 the "Minnesota Emerging Communications Services Act of 1995".
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February 28, 1995
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1 Motion carried unanimously.
2 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None.
3 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
4 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 P.M.
5 Motion carried unanimously.
6 Respectfully submitted,
7 Lorri Kopischke
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10 Mayor
11 ATTEST:
12 City Clerk