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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
COUNCIL MINUTES
April 14 , 1981
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Haik at 7 :32 P.M.
Present for roll call : Haik, Sundland, Ranallo., Marks , Letourneau.
Also present: Jim Fornell, City Manager; Ron. Berg, Administrative
Assistant; William Soth, City Attorney; and Carol
Johnson,.-Clerk/Treasurer.
The following corrections were made to the Council minutes . for
March 24 , 1981.
Page 2 , para. 5 - Strike "his" ;- insert "the" .
Page 5 , para. 3 , line 4 - Strike 1955.; insert 1880 .
Page 4 , para. 5, line 5 - Strike passes; insert proposal.
Motion by Councilman Sundland .-and- seconded by Councilman Marks to
approve, as amended., the Council minutes of March 24 , 1981 and the
minutes of the Work Sessions held April 1 and .April 8, 1981.
• Motion carried unanimously.
The Task ,Force minutes of March .25th and. April. 8th wereacknowledged
and ordered filed... Mr.. Ranallo noted. the Task Force scheduled
meetings with. the Planning Commission on April -.21 and the City
Council April 28th.
Mr. Fornell stated the .amount of payment due to Short-Elliott-
Hendrickson, Inc.. indicated under (14) (c) of the agenda- summary was
incorrect and should be $8 ,792. 16 as correctly shown on the invoice
included .in the -agenda packet.
Councilman Marks requested and it was- agreed, the subject of a stop
sign on the corner of -32nd and Rankin Road .be -added to .the agenda
for discussion under 9b.
Motion by Councilman* Sundland. and .seconded by Councilman Ranallo to
approve the second reading -of Ordinance 1981-006 .
ORDINANCE 1981-006
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES
ELIMINATING THE REQUIREMENT FOR CITY
RESTAURANT LICENSES, AMENDING A PORTION
OF SECTION 510 :00 OF THE 1973 CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE .CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
Motion carried. unanimously.
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Motion by Councilman .Letourneau and seconded by Councilman Marks to
adopt Resolution 81-022 .
RESOLUTION 81-022
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING .THE MAYOR AND
CITY. MANAGER TO EXECUTE' THE' MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING. BET.WEEN CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS AND CITY OF. ST.. ANTHONY FOR
SUPPLEMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Motion carried. unanimously.
In regard to Resolution- 81-024 , Mr:. Fornell stated the signatures ,
as shown in the Council. packets. resolution., .should be changed to
Mayor and City Manager only, not the City Clerk:
Motion by °Councilman Marks and seconded by. Councilman Sundland to
adopt Resolution 81-024.
RESOLUTION 81-024
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CITY. MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT WITH
SOO LINE RAILROAD .COMPANY. AND COMMISSIONER
OF TRANSPORTATION .FOR INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE' OF RAILROAD CROSSING SIGNALS
• Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by .Councilman Ranallo and seconded by Councilman Sundland to
adopt ..Resolution 81-025.
RESOLUTION 81-025
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF S.T. ANTHONY AND THE BREWERY,
LIQUOR, SOFT DRINK, CARBONATED AND SPRING
WATER DRIVERS, HELPERS AND- INSIDE EMPLOYEES
UNION LOCAL NO. 792 AND -THE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ST. ANTHONY AND HOTEL,
MOTEL, RESTAURANT.,- BAR. AND CLUB EMPLOYEES
UNION LOCAL NO. 17 AND .SETTING WAGE INCREASES
FOR THE WAITRESSES WHICH ARE NOT IN A' BARGAINING UNIT
Motion. .carri.ed unanimously..
Councilman Sundland and Councilman Ranallo stated their belief that
the proposed lease with I .S.D. #282 for City Hall space was a good
lease for both the School District. and .the City. It was noted the
agreement is for 6 ,000 square feet at $6 . 00 a square foot per year. .
It was also stated that if .the City scheduled a public hearing where
a particularly large turnout was expected, arrangements could be
made. to use the cafetorium.
Motion by Mayor Haik and seconded by Councilman Sundland to adopt
Resolution 81-026 .
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RESOLUTION 81-026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING. THE MAYOR AND
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE LEASE WITH
I .S.D. #282 FOR SPACE IN THE PARKVIEW BUILDING
Motioncarried unanimously.
In regard to Resolution 81-027 , Mr. Fornell stated the Public Works
Director of. Columbia Heights had raised a question on the subject
of the Joint Powers Agreement and Mr. Fornell therefore recommended
action. on. the Resolution be tabled.
Motion by Councilman. Letourneau and seconded by Councilman Marks to
table action on .Resolution 81-027..
Motion carried unanimously.
The informational update on the St. Anthony Boulevard railroad
bridge, as provided in the letter , from Short-Elliott-Hendrickson
was noted.
Motion by .Councilman Ranallo and seconded by Councilman Letourneau
to allow the . Public Works Department to . construct the brick base
of the Community Bulletin Board at 291.0 Kenzie Terrace.
Motion carried .unanimously.
• Concurringwith the recommendation of- the City Manager, motion by
Mayor Haik .and seconded by Councilman Marks to name Ron Berg as
Acting City Manager.
Voting on the motion:
Aye: Haik, Marks.
Nay: Sundland, . Ranallo, Letourneau.
Motion failed.
Councilman 'Ranallo stated his opinion .that a better transitional
staffing would be accomplished by appointing Larry. Hamer as Acting
City Manager. He stated Mr. . Hamer. has. been with the City for 20
years , and with this appointment Mr.. Hamer could assume the duties
of the outgoing City Manager and delegate some of his present
responsibilities to the Maintenance Supervisor , thus leaving the
Administrative Assistant and Clerk/Treasurer to continue doing the
same things as present.
Motion by Councilman Ranallo and seconded by Councilman Letourneau
to appoint Larry Hamer as Acting City Manager , effective May 16 ,
1981.
Voting on the motion:
Aye:. Ranallo, Letourneau, Sundl and, Haik.
Nay: Marks.
Motion carried.
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Councilman .Ranallo stated,. and .the other members concurred, that
discussion of ..additional .compensation during this period for Mr.
Hamer could be accomplished at a later date.
Councilman Marks stated that as a. result of a serious accident at
32nd and Rankin, residents of that. area had expressed a desire to
have a stop sign -placed .at that corner. Mr. Fornell said the resi-
dents should provide ..a petition stating their wish and in the interim
he would initiate an investigation and .provide an assessment of
that corner.
The Council .noted the petition from residents to place a street
light on a present N.S.P. pole .at 3030-3034 Harding Street N.E.
Mr. Fornell stated the placing of the light would- be consistent
with the City' s Comprehensive street lighting plan.
Motion. by Councilman Ranallo. and seconded by Councilman Letourneau
to have City staff coordinate, with N..S.P. , the erection of a street
light at 3030-3034 Harding Street N.E.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Council next -considered. a request for a block. party to be held
at 3424 Croft .Drive. N.E. . on June 27th. Maynard .and Todd Boyce,
3424 Croft Drive were .present to 'discuss their request. The Boyce ' s
stated the purpose of the request is for a planned. wedding reception.
Mr. Fornell expressed ..his uneasiness about this request in that it
was. not a true block party, .but a .wedding reception; but in either
• case the proposer - should show evidence of ..support from all other
people-.on the .block. The Boyce' s.'admitted. they had talked to most
, of the neighboring residents, . but..not .all. Mr. Soth stated there
should -.be some criteria established for block party requests .
It was agreed :by the Council .to .postpone a- decision on this matter
until the .April .28th meeting, which would provide staff the opportunity
to .propose criteria and a policy for block party requests .
Motion by Councilman :Marks and seconded..by Councilman. Sundland to
approve the permit for a carnival at .Apache Plaza for May 19-24 .
Motion carried unanimously..
Motion .by Councilman Ranallo and seconded by .Mr. Marks to approve
the permit for a carnival as requested for Midwest Rides scheduled
for April 23 - May 3.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Fire . Department and Police. Department reports were accepted as
informational.
Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Councilman Letourneau
to grant all .licenses listed in the April 14th Council agenda.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion by Councilman Marks and seconded by Councilman Letourneau to
approve all verified claims listed in April 14 , 1981 Council agenda.
• Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilman .Marks and' seconded..by Councilman Ranallo to
approve payment of $3,400. 82 to .the Dorsey Law Firm.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilman Letourneau. .and- seconded by - Councilman Ranallo
to approve .payment of $9 ,102 . 00 to Layne Minnesota Co.
Motion .carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilman Sundland -and .seconded ,by Councilman Marks to
approve. payment of $8 ,792 .16- to- Short-.Elliott-Hendrickson, Inc.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilman Letourneau and seconded by. Councilman Marks to
adjourn. _
Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting was .adjourned at 8 :20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Ronald 0. Berg
Administrative Assistant
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
COUNCIL AGENDA
April 28 , 1981
7 : 30 P.M.
1. Call to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Council Minutes .
a. April 14 , 1981.
4. Council Board Reports.
a. Planning -Commission - April 21, 1981.
5. Agenda Additions .or Modifications.
6 . Public Hearings - none.
7 . Ordinances and Resolutions.
a. Ordinance 1981-0.07 - AN ORDINANCE -RELATING. TO THE CITY'S- FI-RE
. CODE, PROVIDING THAT THE FIRE CHIEF MAY
ALSO SERVE AS FIRE MARSHAL, AMENDING
SUBDIVISIONS 1 AND 2 OF SECTION 350 :15
• OF THE 1973 CODE OF ORDINANCES . This
has been discussed with the Chief and
I concur wi.th' his analysis. The present
Fire Marshal would remain a Captain with
considerable day to day responsibilities
in this function.
ACTION: Recommend waiving readings and adopting .
b. Resolution 81-027 -- A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT BETWEEN ST. ANTHONY AND ROSE-
VILLE - FOR. STORM SEWER, STREET IMPROVE-
MENT AND- WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION.
ACTION: Recommend approval.
C. Resolution 81-028 - A RESOLUTION OF PARTICIPATION IN CHEMICAL
AWARENESS FOR RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS MONTH.
March 19th Adv. Com. minutes enclosed.
ACTION: Recommend approval.
d. . Resolution 81-029 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE OFFICE SPACE
LEASE WITH PHIL LaMERE, d/b/a BARBER
STYLISTS, FOR RENTAL AT 2800 KENZIE
TERRACE. Memo enclosed.
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ACTION: Recommend approval.
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e. Resolution 81-030. - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE. THE OFFICE SPACE
LEASE WITH. RADIX PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, INC.
• FOR RENTAL AT 2800. .KENZIE TERRACE..
ACTION: Recommend approval.
f. Resolution 81-031 - A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR
THE USE- OF CITY.. RIGHT-OF=WAY FOR RESIDENTS
GATHERINGS . The Boyce request has been
withdrawn.
ACTION: Modify, as desired, and .recommend approval.
g. Resolution 81-032 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN
COUNCIL. TO APPLY FOR SECTION 8 MODERATE
REHABILITATION FUNDS FOR. IMPLEMENTATION
WITHIN CITY OF ST. ANTHONY. . Memo enclosed.
ACTION: Recommend approval.
h. Resolution 81-033 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE. THE AGREEMENT
WITH BURLINGTON NORTHERN' RAILROAD, INC.
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY -OF ST. ANTHONY.
The City Attorney and Engineer did a
fine job .in the negotiations .
• ACTION: Recommend approval.
8. Old Business .
a. Letter. from Ramsey County Department .of Public Works , re:
County Road. D/37th Avenue .N.E. Improvement Project.
Informational meeting .announcement.
b. Non-Organized Employee .Insurance Contribution.
ACTION: Recommend approval of the specified contribution.
C. Letter from. GMMHC re:. N..E. Minneapolis/St. Anthony
Development Co. - Kenzie Manor Development.
ACTION: Recommend responding to questions (esp. #3 and 4) and
the Mayor or staff responding. .
9 . New Business .
a. Fire Department - Assistant Fire Chief Position(s) .
ACTION: Per memos .
10 . Communications/Petitions.
• a. Survey Results of the 19.81 Community. Services- Assessments, -
Informational. Mr. McMullen will be present to discuss.
b. Survey Results of the 1980 Survey of District 282 Senior
Citizens Residents - Informational.
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c. Walbon Noise Issue.
ACTION: Recommend referral. of. redevelopment potential to the
Planning Commission..
d. Strategies for Downtown Development. Reservations to Carol
Johnson by May lst.
e. Request for Liquor Permit. - Central Park - May 10 , 1981 -
Mrs. Douglas Olson.
ACTION: Recommend approval.
f. Petition for Street Light at 32nd and .Rankin..Road and a Mid-
Block -Light Between Rankin .Road and Silver Lake Road.
ACTION Recommend approval..
g. Petition for Stop Sign at 32nd and Rankin Road.
ACTION: Per memo.
11. Reports.
a. Solid. Waste Master Plan - Informational.
b. Metropolitan Waste. Control Commission - Informational.
12. Licenses.
a. Larson-Mac Co'. - heating.
b. Minneapolis Bowl-O=Mat - amusement.
ACTION: Recommend approval.
13 .. Verified Claims.
ACTION: Recommend approval.
.14 . Payments.
a. Dorsey Law Firm - $4 ,223 .95 .
b. Tabor..Construction - $4 ,700 . 00 .
c. Westwood Planning and Engineering - $2 ,494.20 .
ACTION: Recommend approval.
15. Adjournment.