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Home My WebLink AboutCC MINUTES 04121983 T. �p :Pt Meeting Sheet a 101955 i s Box: 21 Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1983 Document: CC MINUTES 04121983 • s :a ,Vt >4 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY '•. COUNCIL MINUTES April 12 , 1983 The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Sundland at 7: 30 P.M. Present for roll call : : Enrooth, Letourneau, Sundland, Ranallo and Marks. Also present: David Childs, City Manager. Motion by Councilman Letourneau and seconded by Councilman Enrooth to approve as submitted the minutes of the Council meeting held March 22 , 1983. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Marks and seconded by Councilman Letourneau to approve as submitted the minutes of the Special Council meeting related to the City's various water issues held April 5 , 1983. Motion carried unanimously. In discussing the various license applications listed. in the agenda ® packet, Mr. Childs reported the bowling alley had indicated they no longer needed two amusement devices and were fully aware their decision was irreversible, which left two licenses available to grant to the American Legion. The Manager also reiterated, as noted on the appli- cations, that the Police Department had found no reasons for denying any beer or amusement devices licenses . Motion by Councilman Marks and seconded by Councilman Letourneau to grant the following licenses and permits as listed in the April 12, 1983 Council agenda: Vending. -- St. Anthony Self-Serve Laundry. Off-Sale 3. 2 Beer -- Jim' s Speedy Market and Jet Store at 3001 37th Avenue N.E. Service Station -- St. Anthony. Mobil; Jim's Speedy Market; and Murphy ' s Service Center. Cigarettes -- St. Anthony Mobil; Jim's Speedy Market; and Advance Carter Co. (Apache Liquor, 2; Burger Chef, 1; and St. Anthony Liquor, 4) . . Amusement Devices -- Advance Carter Co. (Apache Bowl, 16 ; Apache Liquor, 2 ; Pizza Hut, 2; St. Anthony Liquor, 7; and American Legion Post #513, 2) . Juke Box -- Advance Carter Co: (Apache. Liquor, 1 and St. Anthony Liquor, 3) . On-Sale 3. 2 Beer -- Pizza Hut Restaurant. Motion carried unanimously. 1*4 -2- Motion by Councilman Parks and seconded. by Councilman Enrooth to ' .,.`\ \ authorize payment of all the verified claims listed for April 12th. and $2 , 711. 20 to Dorsey & Whitney for legal services for February, 1983, as listed -in the April 12 , 1983 Council agenda. Motion carried unanimously. The Mayor reminded other .Council members. of the annual appreciation dinner .and work session with City volunteer groups to be held the next evening. Mr. Childs told Councilman Enrooth he intends to issue a special Newsletter to explain ' to residents just exactly what portion of their property taxes go toward support of the .City. The, Mayor indicated he is referring calls he has received related to the sharp increase in taxes to the school district, which is responsible for the greatest portion of the increase. The Manager indicated- he would again discuss the City ' s water contamination problems in the Newsletter because several Councilmen felt that some- residentshave overreacted to the problem, although he perceivesthe number of calls received represent only a small percentage of the. .total population. Councilman Ranallo agreed, saying he has received more calls -about the rust in the water than about the contamination. Mayor- S.undland said he has noticed that many residents have recognized that the City officials have had the foresight to address . the problem before it becomes an emergency. Councilman Ranallo reported there would be several -nationally recognized • consultants who .would address the annual meeting of the League of Minnesota Cities in Bloomington, June- 14 , 15 , and 16 , which the Mayor perceives should -make -the conference much more interesting. Councilman Marks .wondered if it would be feasible to put up posts, to close off vehicular passage over the sodded area where Rankin Road and 29th Avenue N.E. once intersected. .Other incidents of vehicles being driven across lawns were discussed with the Manager, who reiterated the difficulties of apprehending the drivers . . Jim Schwartz, the Bulletin reporter, was requested to write ,an article about the re- curring problem in which he might. suggest that residents who witness these destructive acts should report the license numbers of the offenders to the Police Department who could at least talk to those youths and their families. The February financial summary and the Finance Director's report on her investment. bidding for the .City ' s funds were discussed before they were accepted .as,. informational -.along with the March Fire Department report and the -March 8th Chemical. Use/Abuse Information Committee minutes . The improvement in the liquor operations report was pointed out by the Manager and the excellent rating .given the City 's water facilities by the Minnesota Department of Health was acknowledged with appreciation. In his annualreport on the City' s three skating rinks for the 1982-83 season, the Public Works Director had acknowledged that the mild winter had resulted in lower maintenance costs and the fact that the attendance had doubled when the rinks had been opened over those taken the -3 \ previous winter could not be- considered conclusive because of the • severity of the ' 1981- 82 season. Mr. .Hamer .had therefore advocated that the rinks. be closely monitored for at least two more winter seasons to determine whether or not it would ..be necessary that all three rinks be retained. The April 6th staff meeting notes were accepted as informational and Mr. Childs gave an update on the status of the legislation dealing with state aidsmoving through .the Legislature right now, assessing the extent of the cuts he anticipates for the City with each bill. He told the Council he is keeping in close touch with Senator Dieterich and Representative Rose regarding the. legislation. Chuck Wiger of North St. Paul.. appeared before the Council to seek their support for his candidacy to represent District #3 .on the' Metropolitan Council. He. cited :his ten years- of service on the Maple- wood School Board which brought him in close relationship with municipal officials -in such trying times as when schools had to be closed as well as his service as chief lobbyist for the Medical Association at the Legislature , all of which would. qualify himfor ser-vice in the Legislature. The Mayor told Mr. Wiger it is' his -personal belief that in the past the Metropolitan had often been unresponsive to the City ' s needs , which 'Mr. Wiger indicated is not an uncommon complaint among other municipal representatives . . The candidate, requested the Council members contact their legislative representatives to support his appointment by the Governor. Motion by Councilman Marks and seconded- by Councilman Letourneau to approve the second reading of .the ordinance which- would permit the amendment of the Cable T.V. Ordinance by mutual. written agreement. ORDINANCE 1983Q-003 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 1982-009 KNOWN. AS THE CABLE COMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE Motion carried unanimously. Before adjournment, the. Council accepted the April 5th quote from Bergerson-Caswell, Inc. of $2 ,134 to put Well #3 back in service this summer while the City is determining just what actions would be taken to protect the City ' s water supply from contamination. Motion by Councilman Marks and seconded by Councilman Enrooth to adjourn the .meeting at 8:.25 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Hele we , Se etary • ATTEST: Aayor City Clerk