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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - AUGUST 22, 1989
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1 1 . The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance
2 led by Mayor Sundland.
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4 2. ROLL CALL
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6 Present: Marks, Ranallo, Enrooth, Makowske, Sundland
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8 Also present: Sue VanderHeyden, Acting City Manager
9 William Soth, City Attorney
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11 3. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 8, 1989 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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13 Motion by Marks, second by Makowske to approve the August 8, 1989 Council
14 Meeting minutes with -the following correction:
15 page 2, Re: Approval of 3.2 beer permit; The motion for approval was made
16 by Enrooth and seconded by Makowske..
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18 Motion carried unanimously
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20 4. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS
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22 Motioo by Marks, second by. Enrooth to approve the following licenses:
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• 24 Contractors:
25 Peterson Maintenance Corp. , Little Canada, Mn.
Y6 Vogel Display Co. , dba: Gordon Millwork, Hopkins, Mn.
27 Rasmusson Construction, Brooklyn Park, Mn.
28 William Kranz Construction, Brooklyn Park, Mn.
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30 Heating:
31 Marsh Heating b Air Conditioning, Brooklyn Park, Mn.
32 Maple Grove Heating 6. A/C, Brooklyn Park, Mn.
33 Market Mechanical , Plymouth., Mn.
34 Wenzel Heating & A/C, Eagan, Mn.
35 Bowler Co. , Minneapolis, Mn.
36 Motion carried unanimously
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38 Mul.tiple Dwelling:
39 Kridle Partners, 124 Canabury Court, St. Paul , Mn.
40 Motion by Marks, second by Ranallo to approve the license for Kridle Partners,
41 124 Canabury Court, St. Paul , to'be located at 2938 - 3004 Old Highway N8.
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43 Aye: Marks, Ranallo, Enrooth, Sundland
44 Abstain: Makowske Motion carried
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46 Motion by Ranallo, second by Sundland to approve the followinq 3.2 beer Dermits:
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48 Robert Davies, 3001 29th Avenue N.E. , Central Park, September 10, 1989
49 Village Originals
50 Mark Benidt, M.D. , 3428 Downers Drive, Central Park, September 16, 1989
Family Reunion
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1 Motion carried unanimously
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3 5. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
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5 A. Verified
6 Motion by Marks, second by Ranallo to approve payment of the verified claims.
7 Makowske noted that check #06579 for Jim Cooper, Canada Goose, should be in
8 the amount of $334.00 rather than $1 ,000.00. The Acting City Manager concurred
9 and indicated a correction will be made.
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11 Motion carried unanimously
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13 B. Motion by Makowske, second by Marks to approve payment of $1 ,388.09 to
14 Rieke Carroll Muller Associates, Inc. for professional services relating
15 to the temporary water treatment facility.
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17 Motion carried unanimously
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19 C. Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve payment of $19,627.86
20 to the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission for sewer service charges.
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22 Motion carried unanimously
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• 24 D. Motion by Ranallo, second by Enrooth to approve the payment of $15,290.00
25 to Hayden-Murphy Equipment Company for the Simco 2400 Drill Unit powered
26 with a Wisconsin gas -engine and an hydraulic slide base. Because there were
27 some questions regarding this equipment, its use, and its cost, the motion
28 was withdrawn.
29 Motion by Marks, second by Ranallo to table this item for additional infor-
30 mation.
31 Motion carried unanimously
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33 E. Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to approve payment of $2,400.00 to
34 Hance and Levahn for legal services rendered for the month of August, 1989
35 relative to St. Anthony prosecutions.
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37 Motion carried unanimously
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39 F. Motion .by Enrooth, second by Marks to approve payment of $1 ,360.23 to GAB
40 Business Services, Inc. relating to the satisfaction of an accident claim
41 involving a City truck and damage to a resident 's vehicle.
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43 Aye: Marks, Ranallo, Enrooth, Sundland
44 Abstain: Makowske
45 Motion carried
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48 Senator John Marty was present to discuss legislative issues, in particular,.
49 the Governor's proposed tax bill and items which may be considered at the
50 Legislature's Special Session in September.
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1 In his opinion, the Senator felt the Special Session would address tax issues
2 specifically, but would probably address the SCORE bill as well .
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4 Councilmember Marks expressed his concern in meeting the mandate of the Open
5 Meeting Law as it applies to interviewing candidates for the position of City
6 Manager. He noted that at the present time the St. Anthony City Council is in
7 the position of doing just such interviews. He stated it has been particularly
8 difficult as candidates- were placed in an awkward position if their interviewing
9 were made public and it also may eliminate possible good candidates. Senator Marty
10 recognized the dilemma and how it could inhibit qualified people. Councilmember
11 Marks requested the law be reviewed and some amendment be 'considered for "sheltered
12 personnel issues. "
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14 A resident in attendance felt property taxes on rental property should receive
15 some discount for improvements to the property. He felt an increase in valuation
16 resulting from improvements served as a negative reinforcement to rental property
17 owners.
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19 Discussion continued regarding the Ethics Bill authored :by Senator Marty. Some
20 members of the Council felt it would have a severe impact on elected officials
21 and was, indeed, requiring some personal information of public officials that
22 was not .pertinent to their service.
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24 Councilmember Makowske had recently attended a Ramsey County League of Local
• 25 Governments meeting where the proposed one percent sales tax to be levied by
26 municipal governments was discussed. She felt this could be devastating to
�7 small communities.
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�9 Mayor Sundland advised the Senator that all cities in the State were having a
30 problem setting their budgets and noted that to pass a tax bill was the primary
31 reason the legislators were sent to St. Paul . Senator Marty noted he was as
32 shocked as anyone when the Governor vetoed the tax bill .
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34 Ranallo observed that the vetoed tax bill would not have benefitted the City
35 of St.. Anthony. He requested that the Senator review how all of the cities
36 in his district would fair with any proposed tax bill as well as any other
37 issues which may be introduced in a Special Session.
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39 The resident at 2500 34th Avenue N.E. requested that the Legislature pass
40 . some guidelines regarding municipal liquor operations. Senator Marty res-
41 ponded that he preferred municipal liquor control , rather than private.
42 He felt there is better control with municipal liquor operations, and that
43 the sole interest was not only profit.
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45 Councilmember Marks felt the Legislature has made a serious mistake regarding
46 vehicular speeding by passing the Dimler Amendment which has resulted in a
47 reduction of courtesy and caution. The Senator noted he doesn' t expect the
48 Amendment to be repealed.
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50 Senator Marty invited all members of the City Council to call or write him
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• 1 regarding any of their concerns. Senator Marty left the Council meeting
2 at 8:35 p.m. .
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4 6. REPORTS
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6 A. Planning Commission - August 15, 1989 Minutes
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8 1 . Conditional Use Permit - 2500 39th Avenue N.E.
9 The Acting City Manager advised the Council that this Conditional Use
10 Permit is a reissuance of a previously -approved Conditional Use Permit.
11 The only change is a new location.
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13 Motion by Makowske., second ,by Marks to approve a.-Conditional Use Permit
14 allowing the operation of a school of massage and therapeutic massage
15 treatments in a Commercial "C" zoning classification at 2500 39th Avenue
16 N.E. .
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18 Motion carried unanimously
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20 B. Council
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22 Mayor_Sundland reported on his trip to St. Anthony's Sister City of Salo,
�3 Finland. He spent nine days there and found the City to be delightful and
24 its residents very friendly and hospitable. The Mayor noted that there is
25 much enthusiasm in receiving the St. Anthony Civic Orchestra in its impending
26 visit. He has many photos and memorabilia which he will assemble in a
27 packet for the Council and any interested residents.
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�9 Councilmember Makowske mentioned the Ramsey County League of Local Govern-
30 ments meeting she attended noting that the Ramsey County Assessor's Office .
31 is set up differently than St. Anthony's. Much of .her report on the meeting
32 has been covered while Senator Marty was in attendance.
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34 Councilmember Ranallo received a letter from a Stinson Boulevard resident
35 regarding litter and debris in the City. He expressed concern that the
36 anti-littering ordinance was not being enforced, bit also recognized
37 that this type of activity is difficult to police. He requested staff to
38 check -with the Police Department regarding -this matter and follow up
39 on tickets being written. A •resident in attendance suggested signs be
40 posted reminding people of the anti-littering ordinance. Councilmember
41 Makowske felt signs are litter themselves .and that this reminder may be
42 better served if it were included in the City's newsletter.
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44 Councilmember Marks suggested that any celebrations in Central Park be
45 set up on the north side of the Park. He felt the residents on the other
46 side of the park were inconvenienced with the music and the noise.
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48 Councilmember Ranallo no that Clarence Oster had died. Councilmember
49 Enrooth requested staff-to send a sympathy card to the family. Mr. Oster
50 had worked with the Council and City staff on behalf of the Army and the
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4 C. Departments and Committees
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5 The following reports were ordered filed:
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8 1 . Hance & LeVahn, Ltd. : Council received atopy of a- report from Hance
9 & LeVahn Ltd. indicating various matters conducted at the Hennepin
10 County District Court up to and including August 2., 1989. This was
11 for informational purposes and no Council action was required.
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13 l 2. Liquor July_, 1989 Sales Summary,
14 Mayor Sundland felt the figures.fr off-sale in Store #1 were good.
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17 D. Acting City Manager-
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19 Staff Meeting Notes August 15, 1989
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21 Larry Hamer felt costs for boulevard tree replacement will go over what
22 had initially been anticipated. Councilmembers Makowske and Enrooth requested
�3 that the costs be prepared for the next Council meeting.
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25 The crosswalks have been painted: Councilmember Manks expressed a "Thank
26 You" on the completion of this painting.
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28 Well #3 is operating: It was noted that the odd/even system will be dis-
�9 continued after Labor Day.
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31 Sign Ordinance Mailing Request: The Acting City Manager advised that to do a
32 mailing of the sign ordinance to all of the businesses in the City would cost
33 approximately $1 ,000.00. Councilmember Marks suggested the Chamber of Commerce
34 may be interested in this project.
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36 Permanent plant bids: The Acting City Manager noted that the bids are scheduled
37 to go out the first or second week in September. Construction should start
38 in April 1990 with completion -targeted for the Spring of 1991'. She has nego- _ __-
39 tiated an extension through April 1991 on the tempo rary'plat at_no charge. _Council- J
40 member Ranallo inquired about the costs for changing the filters. The Acting
41 City Manager advised that al.l the monies are. being included in the lawsuits.
42 She also has no current information regarding the City's recourse against
43 the EPA. Councilmember Ranallo felt these concerns should .be brought to
44 Senator Marty's attention for some assistance. He also requested that Briggs
45 and Morgan write a letter to .the EPA regarding this situati=on- and the lengthy
46 time it is taking for resolution.
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48 Tax Increment Financing: Bob Thistle of Springsted wrote to advise the Council
49 of his interest in meeting to discuss Tax Increment Financing. A Council
50 work session has been scheduled for September 6th at 6:00 p.m. .
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1 Budget Meeting: A budget meeting has been scheduled for September 18th
2 at 6:00 p.m. .
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4 The Hennepin County Assessor's Office will commence its work around October
5 1st and will notify St. Anthony when assessing staff will be comina to the
6 City.
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8 The pay telephone has been moved to the outside of City Hall . It will need
9 a metal identification sign installed on the building.. This matter was
10 referred to the Planning Commission.
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12 Vern Holum has requested to be included on the September, 12th .Council
13 Meeting agenda. Councilmember Enrooth requested he be on the September
14 26th agenda.
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16 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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18 There were no. public hearings.
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20 8. NEW BUSINESS
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22 A. Sweatshirts With City Logo: Councilmember Makowske recommended fifty
�3 shirts be purchased at this time and the Council concurred. The Acting
• 24 City Manager suggested they be selected In sizes of. large, extra large,
25 and a few medium.
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�7 B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1989-001 : Licensing Recyclables
28 The Acting City Manager distributed revised copies of the Ordinance and
�9 reviewed the changes. Discussion was held regarding rates, costs to be
30 borne by property owners and license fees. The Acting City Manager requested
31 that rates not be set at this reading. She felt staff should get additional
32 information regarding actual costs. Councilmember Marks requested staff
33 to keep records of their actual time used so administrative costs would
34 be accurately charted.
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36 An ordinance requires three readings.
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38 Motion by Marks, second by SundlaAd to approve. the first reading of Ordinance
39 No. 1989-001 , omitting the fees.
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41 Motion -carried unanimously
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43 C. Resolution No. 89-023: Silver Lake Water Quality —Rice Creek Watershed
44 District Grant Application
45 Motion by Ranallo, second by Marks to approve Resolution No. 89-023.
46 A resident in attendance felt this resolution would allow the municipalities
47 involved with .Silver Lake water quality to have good control and would
48 unlock the control the consultant may have on the costs and the bid.
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Motion carried unanimously
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9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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2 A resident advised the City Council he had approached the Pull Tab
3 Committee regarding the use of some of their funds forsidewalk instal-
4 lation in the -City. Councilmember Ranallo noted that there are legal
5 restrictions on how much the City can demand from pull tab monies. He
6 requested the City Attorney to pursue this matter.
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8 Councilmember. Marks noted that sidewalks are needed and many years ago
9 the issue had been addressed by a committee. Councilmember Ranallo re-
10 quested an educational study be done on both streets and sidewalks as
11 they both are needed for pedestrian and vehicular safety. Councilmember
12 Marks felt priority locations should be established.
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14 A member of the staff attended a Plastics Conference. Items discussed at
15 the Conference were reviewed by the Acting City Manager. She recommended
16 that some of the information from the Conference be included in the Fall
17 newsletter. Councilmember Enrooth stated that the Council has to soon
18 be considering types of containers for recycling. The Acting City Manager
19 advised she has submitteda grant application to Hennepin County for
20 funding assistance:
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22 10. ADJOURNMENT
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• 24 Motion by Ranallo, second by Enrooth to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m. .
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26 Motion _carried unanimously
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