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• 1 ST. ANTHONY CITY COUNCIL
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
5 FEBRUARY. 26, 1991
R 1 . CALL TO ORDER_/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
10 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ranallo at 7:30 p.m. who led
11 the Pledge of Allegiance.
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1.3 2. ROLL CALL
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15 Present : Marks, Enrooth, Fleming, Ranallo
16 Absent : Wagner
17 Staff Present: Tom Burt
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19 3. APPROVAL OF .FEBRUARY 26,1991 AGENDA ITEMS
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21 Mayor Ranallo, noting that the property tax statements should be delivered
22 to property owners within the week, requested tax information be added to
23 the City Manager's Report. He also requested discussion of sewer rates be
24 added to the Manager's Report and discussion of the Sister City Program
25 be added to Councilmember Marks' comments during the Council reports.
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27 Additional verified claims were added to the Presentation of Claims.
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29 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the Council agenda for
30 February 26, 1991 with the noted additions.
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32 Motion carried unanimously
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34 4. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 12, 1991 COUNCIL MINUTES
36 Motion by Marks, second by Fleming to approve the minutes of the Regular
37 Council meeting of February 12, 1991 as presented and there were no
38 corrections.
40 Motion carried unanimously
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42 5. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS
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44 Contractors Licenses
Lq Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve contractors licenses for
46 the following contractors:
47 Fireplace Construction Company of Eden Prairie, Mn.
48 McPhillips Bros. , Roofing Company of St. Paul , Mn.
49 American Remodeling, Inc. of Irving, Texas
50 Asphalt Driveway Company of St. Paul , Mn.
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• 1 R C Construction of Lino Lakes, Mn.
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o Motion carried unanimously.
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5 Cigarette Licenses
7 Motion by. Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the renewal of cigarette
F licenses for the following businesses:
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10 F.W. Woolworth Company at Apache Plaza
11 Get It For Less at Apache Plaza
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13 Motion carried unanimously
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15 Garbage Haulers Licenses
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17 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the renewal of the garbage
18 hauler licenses for the following firms:
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20 Twin City Sanitation, Inc. of St. Paul , Mn.
21 Aagard Sanitation, Inc. of St. Paul , Mn..
22 Woodlake Sanitary Service, Inc. of Circle Pines, Mn.
23 Gallagher's Service Inc. of Blaine, Mn.
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25 Motion carried unanimously
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27 3.2 Beer On-Sale License
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29 Motion by Enrooth, second by Fleming to approve the 3.2 Beer On-Sale
30 License renewal for Gross Golf Course (Minneapolis Park and Recreation
31 Board) .
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33 Roll call : Enrooth, Fleming, Ranallo - aye
34 Marks - nay
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35 Motion carried
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38 Heating Contractors License
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4 0 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the renewal of the heating
41 contractors license for Inver Grove Heating and Cooling, Inc. of Inver
42 Grove Heights, Mn.
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44 Motion carried unanimously
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46 6. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
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48 A. Maier Stewart and Associates
49 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve payment in the amount of
50 $596.81 to Maier Stpwart' and Associates for engineering services rendered
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• 1 from December 10, 1990 through February 2, 1991 .
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3 Motion carried unanimously
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5 B. Hennepin County
:. Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve payment in the amount of
$22.40 to Hennepin County for property received. from administrative
R forfeiture.
9 Motion carried unanimously
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11 C. State of Minnesota
12 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve payment in the amount of
13 $11 .20 to the State of Minnesota for property received from administrative
i4 forfeiture.
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16 Motion carried unanimously
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16 D. Downtown Pontiac '
19 Motion by Marks, second by Fleming to approve payment in the amount of
20 $11 ,200.b0 to Downtown Pontiac for a 1990 Pontiac to be used by the
21 Police Department as an unmarked squad car.
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�3 Motion carried unanimously
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25 E. Dorsey b Whitney
• 26 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to approve payment in the amount of
27 $3,000.00 to Dorsey b Whitney law firm for services rendered in connection
28 with the City' s $1 ,550,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds.
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30 Motion carried unanimously
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32 F. Dorsey E Whitney
33 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to approve payment in the amount of
34 $943.30 to Dorsey s Whitney law firm for services rendered from January
35 1 , 1991 through January 31 , 1991 for various City matters.
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37 Motion carried unanimously
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39 G. Dorsey b Whitney
40 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to approve payment in the amount .of
41 $798.50 to Dorsey and Whitney law firm for legal services rendered from
42 December 1 , 1990 through January 31 , 1991 regarding Foss Road Lift
43 Station dispute.
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6r Motion carried unanimously
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47 H. Verified Claims
48 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the verified claims for
49 Accounts Payable dated February 27, 1991 and Liquor Accounts Payable
50 dated January 31 , 1991 and February 20, 1991 .
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1 Motion carried unanimously
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-7. REPORTS
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5 A. Planning Commission Report
W Commissioner Dennis Murphy was in attendance to report on the February
7 19, 1991 Planning Commission meeting.
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9 1 . Sign Variance Request from Marquette Bank
10 Marquette Bank has purchased the former Midwest Federal Bui.lding just east
11 of Apache Plaza. Marquette Bank is requesting a variance for two additional
12 signs. Midwest Federal had three signs at this location before it sold the
13 building.
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15 The City sign ordinance allows for one identification sign up to 150 square
16 feet per commercial establishment. Marquette Bank feels the three signs
17 are necessary because of the bank's location on a corner and the building',s
18 round structure. Three signs are also necessary to make the bank visible
19 to traffic heading north and south on Silver Lake Road and also to shoppers
20 at Apache Plaza.
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22 The Bank' s logo will be on the sign and the word "Apache" will be added
23 to "Marquette Bank." Although the total signage dimensions of the
24 Midwest Federal signs was not available it was felt the Marquette Bank's
25 signage may be smaller as there would not be extra space necessary for
• 26 the logo.
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78 A representative of the Marquette Bank stated that the firm also plans
29 on altering the appearance of the building as it is now with different
30 color paint and may be some other siding.
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32 The Planning Commission recommended approval of the sign variance request.
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34 Motion by Fleming, second by Enrooth to approve the variance request of
35 Marquette Bank Apache, 3928 Silver Lake Road, for two additional signs as
36 described in the Notice of Hearing; noting that no one appeared to object
37 to the granting of the variance; that the conditions needed for approval
38 of the variance request have been satisfied; that the bank site is unique
39 in that only one of the three signs will be seen at a time; that the bank
J40 will enhance the identity of Apache Mall ; and might help to draw customers
41 to the area in general ; that the simple architecture of the building will
42 be enhanced by the proposed signage; that the amount of signage will not be
163- more than the pre-existing signage; and that the hours of illumination
44 be from dusk to 1 :00 a.m. .
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46 Motion carried unanimously
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48 The representative of the bank advised the Council that the bank is
49 . presently promoting a project named "Desert Aid." Participants .in this
50 project will be given yellow ribbon lapel pins. Donations to the Red Cross
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i1 are also being accepted at the bank who will match the first $200
2 received. On Fridays in the bank pre-stamped envelopes and stationary
will be available for patrons to write to those service men and women
4 serving in the Middle East. Addresses of those serving will be at the
5 bank sites.
7 He noted that finacial assistance and advisors will be available at all
P of the Marquette banks for members of service people' s families.
10 Mayor Ranallo advised there are presently five residents of St: Anthony
11 serving in the Middle East. He noted that members of the City Council
12 have written to them and suggested their names and addresses be made
13 available at the Marquette Bank Apache.
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15 B. Council Reports
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17 1 . Councilmember Enrooth
18 Councilmember Enrooth had nothing to report at this time. '
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20 2. Councilmember Marks
21 Councilmember Marks noted he 'had attended the most recent Planning
22 Commission meeting to view his "students". He arrived after all of' the
23 agenda of the Commission was completed.
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25 Councilmember Marks stated he had attended a number of meetings which
• 26 addressed the City Orchestra's upcoming trip to Salo, Finland. Salo,
27 Finland is the Sister City of the City of St. Anthony.
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29 Councilmember Marks observed that the City Council has no policy which
30 addresses its relationship with a Sister City. He felt a Sister City
31 Committee should be established and suggested it have representatives
32 of the School District, City Council , the City Orchestra, churches in
33 the community, and community organizations represented on the Committee.
34 He felt this Committee would be necessary to give the Sister City Program
35 some direction and make it a viable organization similar to what has been
36 put in place for the Historical Society.
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38 Councilmember Enrooth recalled that former Mayor Sundland had done all of
39 the organizing for the Sister City Program and was the entire "committee."
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41 The Mayor requested the City Manager to do some research on the Sister City
43 Program and pursue a specific agenda on this matter. He suggested that
43 the Orchestra may be interested in hosting and sponsoring some cultural
44 event in the spring which would focus on a Finnish-oriented theme.
46 3• Councilmember Fleming
47 Councilmember Fleming had nothing to report at this time.
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49 4. Mayor Ranallo
50 The Mayor advised he has heard from several residents regarding use of volunteers.
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1 He has received a large volume of information regarding how volunteer
2 help is used in Sun City, Arizona. It is filled with projects which
operate strictly on volunteer services and felt some of these projects
4 may be a consideration for St. Anthony.
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:. The Mayor requested an article in the City newsletter be included in
7 the next edition stating how the funding cutbacks expected from the
R State may impact the City.
10 Mayor Ranallo attended a morning work session of the St. Anthony
11 Chamber of Commerce which was a planning session for the organization
12 to seek new goals. He felt it would be helpful if the Chamber formed
13 a liaison with the Bulletin so the work of the Chamber and its need
i4 for new members would be available to the entire community.
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16 C. City Manager Report
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18 1 . Date for Dedication of the G.A.C. Facility
19 The City Manager advised he has not yet accepted the facility on behalf
20 of the City. The Pollution Control Agency had suggested the date of
21 April 18th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. as the date and the time for the
22 dedication. The City Manager felt a Saturday morning may be more
23 appropriate as this would be more convenient for residents to attend.
24 The PCA felt an evening dedication would draw more political people.
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26 He noted that the engineering firm for this project would supply the
27 food and had indicated a willingness to supply commemorative glasses
28 for the groundbreaking.
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30 Suggested speakers for this event were Congressman Sabo, local elected
31 officials and representatives of the EPA Commission.
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33 2. Tax Information
54 The City Manager distributed copies of examples of tax statements for
35 property taxes. These examples contained no specific addresses. Each
36 example addressed the distribution of a property tax dollar. He noted
37 that the State is retaining those funds realized from the sales tax
38 rather than using it for property tax relief which was its purpose
39 when it was instituted.
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41 Councilmember Enrooth requested a fact sheet be prepared for the Board
42 of Review which would contain all of those persons to be contacted by
113 property owners regarding the anticipated increase in property taxes.
44 He also felt their phone numbers should be on the fact sheet.
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46 Mayor Ranallo agreed that residents should have the fact sheets as their
47 opinions should be expressed to the appropriate people and representatives
48 as soon as possible. He felt if the City Hall staff and members -of the
49 City -Council receive many calls regarding property taxes the Council
50 should consider having a "Town Hall Meeting" to discuss these concerns.
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• 1 The City Manager suggested if a Town Hall meeting is set that all
2 entities who have taxing authority and whose decisions will impact
on property taxes have a representative at the meeting. He noted that
4 any discussion at the present time will not change this year's tax
5 statement but could have an .effect on next year's.
7 The City Manager observed that the City's "rainy day" fund is designated
P to cover the City's insurance deductibles and for severances. The State' s
9 "rainy day" fund has no such designation.
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11 March 20th was tentatively chosen as the date for a Tax Information
12 meeting.
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i4 3. Sewer Rates
15 The City Manager distributed an ordinance which addressed sewer rates
16 and charges. He advised the Council he had received a complaint from
17 a relatively new resident on the formula for charging- and computing
18 sewer rates.
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20 The City Manager stated there are three methods for billing for sewer
21 usage; actual sewer. rate, set sewer rate, or computed based on two quarters
22 of usage (fall and winter) and charge same through summer months.
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24 He is proposing that the quarterly charge be dropped from a 4,000 cubic
25 feet of water to .3,000 cubic feet of water rate. The Mayor felt this
26 measure would be more equitable as a new resident is being charged more
27 than the average.
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29 Councilmember Marks recalled a hearing held about eleven years ago which
30 addressed the whole question of equity. He said the final conclusion was
31 a difference of 25t.
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33 Councilmember Enrooth suggested that staff can average a bill after one
34 year and adjust for the fourth billing once an average was established.
35 An overage of payments could be credited to the balance.
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37 The City Manager felt this could be done but it would be an extra
38 administrative move. The Mayor requested that the account of the resident
39 who had .complained be reviewed after one year's usage.
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41 Motion by Marks, second by Ranallo to approve the first reading of
42 Ordinance No. 1991-002; being an ordinance relating to sewer rates
113 and charges, amending Section 540.00, Subd. 2c of the 1973 Code of
44 Ordinances.
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46 Motion carried unanimously
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48 Mayor Ranallo requested this ordinance be referred to Bill Soth, City
.49 Attorney, for his reviewal before the second reading.
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• 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings.
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1 The City Manager advised that Bill Soth had requested the Council
2 work session scheduled for March 5th start at 6:00 p.m. and be
a closed session to discuss pending litigation.
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5 9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution No. 91-017; Re: Opposing State Mandates to Cities Without
R Funding
9 Motion by Marks, second by Fleming to adopt Resolution No. 91-017
10 being a resolution opposing state mandates to cities without funding.
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12 Motion carried unanimously
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i4 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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16 A. Ordinance No. 1991-001 ; Mayor and Councilmembers Salaries (2nd Reading)
17 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the second reading
18 of Ordinance No. 1991-001; being an Ordinance relatinq to -
19 Mayor and Councilmember salaries, amending Section 125.00 of the 1973
20 Code of Ordinances by adding Section 125.21 .
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22 Motion carried unanimously
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24 H . ADJOURNMENT
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26 Motion by Marks, second by Ranallo to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
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98 Motion carried unanimously
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31 Respectfully submitted,
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54 Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
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