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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
3 OF AUGUST 27 , 1991
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5 1 . CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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7 The Council meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 p.m. and Mayor
8 Ranallo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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10 2. ROLL CALL:
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12 Council Present : Mayor Ranallo, Councilmembers Enrooth,
13 Fleming, and Wagner .
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15 Staff Present : City Manager Burt and Management Assistant
16 Urbia .
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18 Council Absent : Councilmember Marks
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20 3 . APPROVAL OF AUGUST 27 , 1991 COUNCIL AGENDA
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22 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve the Council
Agenda for the August 27 , 1991 Council Meeting with the
following additions :
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26 Request for permission to conduct White Cane Day by the Lions
27 Club;
28 Request for licenses for game machines at the Fun Center; and
29 Letter from the Metropolitan Transit Commission
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31 Motion carried unanimously
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33 4 . APPROVAL OF AUGUST 13 , 1991 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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35 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the minutes of
36 the August 13, 1991 Council Meeting with the following
37 corrections :
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39 page 4 , line 25: between the words " its" and "history" insert
40 the word "current"
41 page 6 , line 24 : Delete "St -Anthony's" and replace with
42 "Minneapolis"
43 page 6, line 26 : at end of sentence add "of St . Anthony"
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45 Motion carried unanimously
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6 5. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS
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8 Contractors Licenses
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10 Motion by Enrooth, second by Ranallo to approve the
11 contractor ' s license for Donnelly Stucco Company of
12 Minneapolis, Mn.
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14 Motion carried unanimously
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17 Motion by Enrooth, second by Ranallo to approve the
18 contractor ' s license for Midwest Window Company of
19 Minneapolis , Mn.
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21 Motion carried unanimously
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24 Motion by Enrooth, second by Ranallo to approve the
25 contractor ' s license for North Country Irrigation of Andover,
26 Mn.
46 Motion carried unanimously
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31 Motion by Enrooth , second by Ranallo to approve the
32 contractor ' s license for Custom Remodelers , Inc . of Spring
33 Lake Park, Mn .
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35 Motion carried unanimously
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39 Heatina License
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41 Motion by Enrooth, second by Ranallo to approve the heating
42 license for "Thermex Corporation of Minneapolis, Mn.
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44 Motion carried unanimously
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47 3 . 2 Beer Temporary Permit
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49 Motion by Enrooth, second by Ranallo to approve the 3 . 2 Beer
50 temporary permit to Dennis Fagerlee, 3407 Croft Drive, for a
51 company picnic on September 11 , 1991 in Central Park.
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Motion carried unanimously
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6 Video Machine Licenses
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8 Dave Logan, the new owner of the Fun Center which is located
9 at St . Anthony Shopping Center, introduced himself . He stated
10 he is intending to set the Fun Center in a new direction and
11 explained some of his strategies for accomplishing this.
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13 Mr. Logan knew the history of the Fun Center, which included
14 active drug using by its patrons and a reputation which was
15 not very desirable. He had observed that the physical
1-6 appearance of the facility was unkempt and he is presently
17 making considerable efforts to improve its reputation as well
18 as its appearance .
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20 It is the position of Mr. Logan that if he makes the Fun
21 Center a comfortable and welcoming place and adhers to strict
22 behavior guidelines he will attract a desirable clientele and
23 his business will succeed.
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25 Burt noted that Mr. Logan had indicted he may choose to have
26 for sale non-alcoholic beer. Burt was concerned about this
matter and contacted the State regarding this matter. He was
40 reassured that this beverage is considered "pop" and was
29 allowable in establishments which served minors .
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31 Mr . Logan stated he will be selling this beverage from a
32 cooler behind a counter . He is also considering food vending
33 machines in the future.
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35 Mr . Logan had one concern regarding the requirements for rest
36 rooms . He noted that presently there are two and he wondered
37 if two were required, as one is very large and takes up
38 considerable space . He was directed to contact the City' s
39 Public Works Director and it was noted that any modifications
40 he may make to the building will require building permits.
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42 The City Manager advised that the machines be licensed to the
43 owner of the business .
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45 Motion by Enrooth, second by Fleming to approve nine video
46 machine permits to David Logan.
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48 Motion carried unanimously
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50 Lion' s Club White Cane Day
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6 Ken Girard, representing the St . Anthony Lion' s Club, is requesting
7 permission for the Club to hold a White Cane Day fundraiser on
8 September 14 , 1991 .
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10 This is the second year this function will be operated in St .
11 Anthony. Proceeds go to the Lions Eye Bank and the Children' s Eye
12 Program at the University of Minnesota Hospitals.
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14 Last year the Club raised $800.00 in four hours . There are
15 presently eighteen members in the Lions Club and Mr. Girard-noted
16 there is hope that the membership will increase. Mayor Ranallo
17 stated that the Club has raised an enormous amount of money in the
18 twenty-five years of its existence. Mr . Girard noted that the Club
19 has purchased the scoreboard at the High School , the timekeeping
20 board for the indoor swimming pool and donated $3,000 to Trillium
21 Park.
22
23 Last year, Mr. Girard attended a Council Meeting where Kay Andrews
24 was present . -Ms . Andrews is the Executive Director of the Northwest
25 Youth Services Bureau and is visually impaired. Mr. Girard referred
26 her to the Lions Club Pull Tab Committee for funds for the Bureau.
He noted she was successful in her request . Ms. Andrews uses a
40 " leader dog" and Mr. Girard informed the Council of the numerous
29 activities of the Lions Club in the "Leader Dog Program. "
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31 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to designate September 11 , 1991
32 as "White Cane Day in St . Anthony" .
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34 Motion carried unanimously
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37 6 . PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
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39 A. Maier Stewart & Associates
40 Motion by. Wagner, second by Enroo t h to approve payment in
41 the amount of $971 . 61 to Maier Stewart & Associates for
42 engineering services rendered from June 30, 1991 through
43 July 27, 1991 for the Chandler Drive Concrete Pavement
44 Rehab.
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46 Motion carried unanimously
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48 B. Dorsey & Whitney
49 Motion by Enrooth, second by Ranallo to approve payment
50 in the amount of $110 . 00 to Dorsey & Whitney for legal
51 services rendered through June 30 , 1991 for the Foss Road
2 Life Station (NewMech Companies )
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6 Motion carried unanimously
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9 C. Dorsey & Whitney
10 Motion by Enrooth, second by Ranallo to approve payment
11 in the amount of $765. 00 to Dorsey & Whitney for legal
12 services rendered through June 30 , 1991 for the
13 Walgreen' s rezoning matter.
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15 Motion carried unanimously
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18 D. Dorsey & Whi.tney
19 Motion by Enrooth, second by Ranallo to approve payment
20 in the amount of $1 , 118 . 65 to Dorsey & Whitney for legal
21 services rendered through June 30 , 1991 for various
22 matters .
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24 Motion carried unanimously
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26
E. Canada Goose Program
Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve payment in
29 the amount of $334 . 00 to the Canada Goose Program for the
30 capture and relocation program conducted by Dr. James
31 Cooper, Associate Professor and wildlife specialist .
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33 Motion carried unanimously
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36 F. Verified Claims
37 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve the one
38 page of verified claims as presented by the Finance
39 Director .
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41 Motion carried unanimously
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44 Ken Girard, who was attending the Council meeting representing the
45 St . Anthony Lions Club, commented on the unsightly appearance of
46 the property located on the north side of 37th Avenue. This
47 property is located between the Standard Oil Service Station and
48 the American Monarch building. He stated he has been complaining
49 about this property for three years and has seen no improvement .
50
51 The City Manager noted that this property is owned by American
2 Monarch. This company has recently filed for bankruptcy. He noted
that the City will have to formally request this company to clean
4 up the area. If they do not comply, then the City can do the clean
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6 up and bill the company.
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8 Representative Mary Jo McGuire, who represents St . Anthony, was in
9 attendance at the Council meeting to give an update of legislative
10 decisions made at the recent Legislative Session which affect or
11 impact the City.
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13 Before she addressed legislative issues, she requested additional
14 information regarding the Goose Removal Program. The Mayor read the
15 letter received from Dr. Cooper sta"ting the specifics of the
16 Program in conjunction with Silver Lake. Representative McGuire
17 noted she will also follow through on Mr . Logan' s inquiry about
18 requirements for bathroom facilities in a business .
19
20 Representative McGuire attended a portion of the City' s Village
21 Fest and enjoyed the afternoon. She was accompanied by the City ' s
22 DARE Officer . She will be attending the upcoming DARE graduation.
23
24 Representative McGuire stated she is focusing on suburban oriented
25 issues during the interim session.. The shortfall in the taxes is
26 being focused on presently specifically in the area of the optional
sales tax rather than property taxes . She noted that this sales tax
was hardly "optional " but almost a mandate for counties .
29
30 A Local Government Trust Fund has been established and it ' s funding
31 level cannot be touched . by the Legislature to be used for other
32 purposes than funding municipalities on a "need" basis . Some
33 legislators are attempting to make this Trust Fund a constitutional
34 amendment to protect its being continued.
35
36 A cost savings was realized by the State by the elimination of some
37 state agencies. The Metropolitan Council and the Mosquito Control
38 Agency are also being looked at for possible savings of funds .
39 A Study Commission serving Ramsey County has been meeting weekly
40 with the purpose of coordinating municipal services to realize
41 savngs .
42
43 Representative McGuire advised that a major health care access bill
44 was passed but vetoed by the Governor. A redistricting bill was
45 passed and also vetoed by the Governor . This bill is presently in
46 the courts .
47
48 Other issues being addressed during the mini session will. be
49 gambling regulations overhaul ; increase of penalties for drug
50 related crimes ; violent crime sentencing; sex offender treatment
51 programs and the Juvenile Justice System. Emphasis will be put on
prevention of juvenile crimes by providing resources which address
juvenile anger and stress . The merger of institutions of higher
54 education was passed but the funding was vetoed.
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6 Representative McGuire commented on the Vehicle Inspection Program.
7 Councilmember Enrooth suggested that trucks should also be made to
8 be inspected as they appear to be high polluters. She felt buses
9 should also come under this inspection program.
10
11 The Mayor stated that the Youth Services Bureau supply a great deal
12 of resources to the communities which it serves . It continually
13 needs funding from these communities, yet the Governor is telling
14 cities to not get involved but rather commit their resources to
15 necessary municipal services such as police, fire, etc. . The Mayor
16 also noted his opposition to combining police and fire services
17 with other municipalities . He feels this would eliminate the
18 effectiveness and quick response time presently available to
19, residents . Representative McGuire agreed that; "bigger" is not
20 necessarily "better. "
21
22 Burt advised that the mayors and city managers of five neighboring
23 cities have been meeting regularly to address common problems and
24 possible areas where cooperative efforts would be advantageous . He
25 felt cities do a very poor job of "blowing their own horn"
26 regarding the positive results of cooperative efforts. He noted
7 that approximately fifty percent of all city activities are on a
cooperative basis .
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30 The City Manager expressed his concern that the Legislature may
31 feel compelled to do something in forcing cooperative agreements
32 between municipalities . He noted that city managers have taken an
33 active role that something is being done and this should not be
34 mandated.
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36 Representative McGuire advised that there will be a mini session in
37 October and inquired if members of the Council or staff had any
38 issues which they wanted addressed at this session or to have a
39 public hearing on any topic.
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41 Two issues of interest were the School District and the hater
42 Treatment Plant. Noting that there has been a thirty percent
43 increase in charges, Councilmember Enrooth felt the Metropolitan
44 Waste Control Commission should be discussed. Mayor Ranallo felt
45 the Metropolitan Council should clearly be an issue discussed.
46 Councilmember Wagner suggested cooperation of services of
47 municipalities should be an issue of discussion. Councilmember
48 Fleming suggested that the topic of charitable gambling not be
49 discussed. She feels that the profits from charitable gambling .are
50 being prudently used and projects are being funded that were not
51 possible nor affordable in the past . Frustating the public should
2 be avoided.
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6 7 . REPORTS
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8 A. Council Reports
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10 Report of Councilmember Wagner
11 Councilmember Wagner referred to the study of the delivery of
12 services by local governments which was received by members of
13 the City Council . He felt this study was well documented and
14 a good beginning.
15
16 Report of Councilmember Fleming
17 Councilmember Fleming explained the reason for her absence
18 from the last Council meeting. Her new grandson, David
19 Michael , was born about the time the meeting was being
20 convened.
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22 Report of Councilmember Enrooth
23 Councilmember Enrooth advised there was a meeting of the
24 Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Metro Governance
25 committee on Wednesday, August 14th which he attended.
0 Councilmember Enrooth noted that the City' s Clean-Up Day is
scheduled for Saturday, September 14th. There will be some
29 booths at the Recycling Center and he invited any interested
30 members of the Council to drop by.
31
32 Report of Mayor Ranallo
33 The League of Minnesota Cities Federal Legislation Committee,
34 chaired by Mayor Ranallo , held its -second meeting. The main
35 issue for discussion was the "Police Discipline" matter. It
36 was noted that the federal version of this bill is much
37 stronger than that of the State.
38
39 The Mayor attended the recent meeting of the group which will
40 be hosting a Columbus Celebration at Apache Plaza. He stated
41 that the Merchants Association is very enthused about this
42 month long celebration.
43
44 The Mayor met with the St . Anthony Merchants Association whose
45 members stated their positive feelings about the new owner of
46 the Fun Center, Dave Logan. Some positive effects of this new
47 ownership have been observed at the Shopping Center.
48
49 B. Report of the City Manager
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51 The City Manager advised that Judy Monson of the
Administrative staff will be out of the office for
approximately one month. A resident of the City has been hired
54 to replace her for the period of time she is out .
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6 1 . 1991 Audit/Auditor
7 In 1989 procuring the services of a new auditor was not
8 recommended in that the City Manager had just been hired.
9 In 1990 selecting a new auditor was not recommended as
10 the Finance Director has just been hired. Staff is not
11 recommending changing auditors for the 1991 audit as the
12 computer system is presently being changed over to a new
13 system.
14
15 The City Manager recognized the need to solicit the
16 services of an auditor on a regular basis, but felt these
17 last three years had some prohibitions which would not
18 have made a change practical . Councilmember Enrooth
19 expressed his concern with continuing with the same
20 auditor for three years . The City Manager advised that
21 this will be a bid process next year. He noted that with
22 the new computer service there has been a $350 savings
23 realized each payroll period.
24
25 No Council action was necessary on this matter.
26
WLetter From the Metropolitan Transit Commission
29 Mayor Ranallo read a letter received from the Metropolitan
30 Transit Commission which was in response to the concerns
31 expressed regarding service and number of routes in St .
32 Anthony.
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34 Staff of the MTC is requesting the Council designate an
35 elected. official or a member of the City staff to assist them
36 in defining the problems with service and routing.
37
38 The City Manager noted that presently Dave Urbia has been
39 working with the MTC and he recommended that Dave continue.
40
41 It was noted that the City is installing the concrete pads for
42 the bus shelters and the MTC would be supplying the shelters.
43 Presently, there are shelters at numerous locations in the
44 City and the location of 33rd Avenue and Silver Lake Road is
45 being proposed.
46
47 B . PUBLIC HEARINGS
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49 There were no public hearings .
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51 9 . NEW BUSINESS
03 A. Resolution No. 91-039: Re: 1992 Proposed Tax Levy,
54 Budget , and Public Hearing Dates
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6 The dates for the Public Hearing being proposed are
7' Tuesday, November 26, 1991 at 7: 30 p.m. and if necessary
8 be reconvened to Wednesday, December 4, 1991 at 7: 30 p.m.
9 If the reconvened date is not used for the budget
10 discussion it would be a Council Work Session. Mayor .
11 Ranallo suggested that the Public Hearing be held in a
12 larger room, possibly the Cafeteria.
13
14 The City Manager advised that the three percent
15 adjustment to the base was not made-. The City is losing
16 approximately $75, 000. 00 of its Local Government Aid.
17 This is the same figure that the levy would be increased.
18 The City Council reduced its General Fund levy by
19 $20 , 000 .
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21 There will be a 1 . 7% increase on what property owners
22 will be taxed on and there was no growth in the City's
23 operating budget . The levy must be certified by September
24 1 , 1991 and the City is not levying to the full amount
25 allowable.
26
Motion by Fleming, second by Enrooth to adopt Resolution
No. 91-039 being a resolution setting proposed 1992 tax
29 levy, 1992 budget and public hearing dates in compliance
30 with the Truth in Taxation Act .
31
32 Motion carried unanimously
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34
35 B. Resolution No. 91-040 : Re: Congressional Superfund
36 Statute
37
38 The City Manager noted that the purpose of amending the
39 Superfund statute is to clearly provide that municipal
40 solid waste is not a hazardous substance in the same
41 fashion as provided under the Resource Conservation and
42 Recovery Act .
43
44 It was noted that presently Senator Durenberger has
45 withheld his support for this legislation but pressure is
46 being put on him to support it .
47
48 Motion by Ranallo, second by Wagner to approve Resolution
49 No. 91-040 being a resolution urging congressional relief
50 from application of Superfund Statute.
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Motion carried unanimously
54 Mayor Ranallo requested staff to send a copy of this
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6 resolution to the League of Minnesota Cities and to the
7 Association of Metropolitan Municipalities.
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9 C. Resolution No. 91-041 ; Re: Award Bid for Chandler Drive
10 Street Improvements
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12 The City Manager felt the low bid received was a good
13 bid. He mentioned ,he had hoped to include the sidewalk
14 project on Kenzie Terrace in this bid but more
15 information was needed on the bid bonds as this was a
16 C.D.B.G. project .
17
18 The sharp curve on Chandler Drive will be removed from
19 the street . The project will be started soon.
20
21 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve Resolution
22 No. 91-041 being a resolution accepting bid in the matter
23 of Chandler Drive concrete pavement rehabilitation.
24
25 Motion carried unanimously
26
Mayor Ranalla reminded everyone of the post Village Fest Volunteer
29 party at his home on Friday, September 6th.
30
31 The Mayor witnessed a response to a call made by a St . Anthony
32 Police reserve for assistance at Apache Plaza Shopping Center. He
33 felt this reserve should have some recognition because of his quick
34 action, drugs and possible drug dealers were apprehended. The City
35 Manager noted that the matter is still under investigation.
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37 11 . ADJOURNMENT
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39 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to adjourn the meeting at
40 9: 00 p.m. .
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42 Motion carried unanimously
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45 Respectfully submitted,
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47 Jo-Anne Student , Counc ecretary
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49 Mayor Clarence Ranallo
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51 ATTEST: -
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