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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
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5 MARCH 24 , 1992
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8 1 . CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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10 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ranallo at 7 : 30 p.m.
it who led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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13 2 . ROLL CALL
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15 Council Present : Mayor Ranallo, Councilmembers Fleming and
16 Wagner
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18 Council Absent : Councilmembers Marks and Enrooth
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20 Staff Present : City Manager Burt and City Attorney Soth
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23 3 . APPROVAL OF MARCH 24 , 1992 COUNCIL AGENDA
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25 Motion by Wagner , second by Ranallo to approve the agenda for
the March 24 , 1992 Council Meeting with one addition:
28 Request of Knights of Columbus to hold its Tootsie Roll
29 Fundraiser in the City of St . Anthony.
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31 Motion carried unanimously
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33 4 . APPROVAL OF MARCH 10 , 1992 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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35 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to approve the minutes of
36 the March 10 , 1992 Regular Council Meeting with the following
37 corrections :
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39 page 7 , line 22 : Change the word "permit" to " license"
40 page 7 , lines 31/32 : Delete the phrase "could never be done
41 satisfactorily" and replace with "would be very difficult to
42 be done"
43 page 12 , line 6: Change "#88" to "#8"
44 page 16, lines 13/14 : Delete all of the verbiage on lines 13
45 and 14 and replace with the following: "an additional sign
46 which reads, "Drive Safely, Protect Our Children" with the
47 Kiwanis Club logo to be added to the bottom of the signs . "
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49 Motion carried unanimously
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51 APPROVAL OF MARCH 14 , 1992 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING_MINUTES
0 Motion by Fleming, second by Ranallo to approve the minutes of
54 the March 14 , 1992 Special Council Meeting with the following
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6 correction :
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8 page 1 , line 8 : Add to the beginning of the sentence, "Some
9 of"
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11 Motion carried unanimously
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13 5. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS
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15 Amusement Device Licenses :
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17 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve fourteen
18 amusement device licenses for Minneapolis Bowl-O-Mat at Apache
19 Plaza .
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21 Motion carried unanimously
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23 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve two amusement
24 device licenses for Slick' s Alternative, 2450 38th Avenue
25 Northeast .
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0 Motion carried unanimously
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31 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve six amusement
32 device licenses for St . Anthony Lanes, 2654 Kenzie Terrace.
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35 Motion carried unanimously
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38 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve three amusement
39 device licenses for Pizza Hut , 3801 Stinson Boulevard
40 Northeast .
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43 Motion carried unanimously
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45 Cigarette Licenses:
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47 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the cigarette
48 machine license for St . Anthony Mobil .
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50 Motion carried unanimously
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MARCH 24 , 1992
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6 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the cigarette
7 machine license for St . Anthony Lanes , Inc.
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9 Motion carried unanimously
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12 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the cigarette
13 machine license for Slick' s Alternative.
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16 Motion carried unanimously
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18 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the cigarette
19 machine license for Speedy Markets, Inc .
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21 Motion carried unanimously
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23 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the cigarette
24 machine license for Town & Country Foods .
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Motion carried unanimously
8 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the cigarette
29 machine license for Dick ' s Amoco Food Shop.
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31 Motion carried unanimously
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33 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the cigarette
34 machine license for Apache New Market .
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36 Motion carried unanimously
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38 Bench License:
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40 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the bench
41 license for U. S. Bench Corporation of Minneapolis, Mn:
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43 Motion carried unanimously
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46 Bowlina Alley License:
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48 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the bowling
49 alley license for St . Anthony Lanes , Inc .
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Motion carried unanimously
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MARCH 24 , 1992
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5 Garbaae Hauler Licenses :
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7 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the garbage
8 hauler license for Larry' s Quality Sanitation of Ramsey, Mn.
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it Motion carried unanimously
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14 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the garbage
15 hauler license for Nitti Disposal , Inc. of Eagan, Mn.
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18 Motion carried unanimously
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20 Juke Box Licenses :
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22 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the juke box
23 license for Slick ' s Alternative.
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25 Motion carried unanimously
8 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the juke box
29 license for Pizza Hut .
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31 Motion carried unanimously
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34 3 . 2 "On Sale" Beer Licenses :
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36 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the 3. 2 "On
37 Sale" beer license for Pizza Hut , 38th and Stinson Boulevard.
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39 Motion carried unanimously
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42 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the 3. 2 "On
43 Sale" beer license for St . Anthony Lanes .
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45 Motion carried unanimously
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47 3 . 2 "Off Sale" Beer Licenses :
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49 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the 3 . 2 "Off
50 Sale" beer license for Town and Country Foods, St . Anthony
51Shopping Center .
sMotion carried unanimously
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MARCH 24 ,1992
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6 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the 3 . 2 "Off
7 Sale" beer for the Speedy Market # 7, 32nd Avenue and Stinson
8 Boulevard.
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10 Motion carried unanimously
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12 Motion .by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the 3 . 2 "Off
13 Sale" beer license for Berggren' s Market Enterprises, Inc.
14 (Apache New Market) .
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16 Motion carried unanimously
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18 Service Station Licenses :
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20 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the service
21 station license for St . Anthony Unocal , Inc.
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23 Motion carried unanimously
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. 25 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the service
station license for Dick' s Amoco Food Shop.
8 Motion carried unanimously
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30 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the service
31 station license for Dick' s St . Anthony 66 .
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33 Motion carried unanimously
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35 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the service
36 station license for St . Anthony Mobil .
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38 Motion carried unanimously
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40 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the service
41 station license for Speedy Market # 7 .
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43 Motion carried unanimously
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'45 Vendina Machine Licenses :
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47 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the vending
48 machine license for St . Anthony Lanes , Inc.
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50 Motion carried unanimously
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6 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the vending
7 machine license for Woodside Vending, Inc.
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9 Motion carried unanimously
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11 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the vending
12 machine license for -Pizza Hut .
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14 Motion carried unanimously
15
16 Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Fundraiser
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18 Ray Eklund, 3120 Wilson Street Northeast , a Trustee of the
19 Knights of Columbus , Council #4381 , is requesting permission
2.0 for members of the organization and their families, to solicit
21 donations through their Tootsie Roll promotion. He advised
22 that these solicitations will only take place in front of
23 businesses and firms where permission has been given by the
24 respective owners to so do.
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The dates of the solicitations are April 25, 26 and 27 . The
proceeds of this fundraiser will benefit the mentally
handicapped of Hennepin and Anoka Counties .
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30 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to allow the Knights of
31 Columbus members to stand in front of various locations, in St .
32 Anthony to solicit donations to the Tootsie Roll fundraiser on
33 April 25, 26 and 27 .
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35 Motion carried unanimously
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38 6 . PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
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41 A. Norwest Banks
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43 Motion by Ranallo, second by Wagner to approve payment in
44 the amount of' $4 , 238 . 75 to Norwest Bank for interest on
45 the debt service payment .
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48 Motion carried unanimously
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51 B. GAB Business Services, Inc.
Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve payment i.n
54 the amount of $9, 854 . 00 to GAB Business Services , Inc.
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6 for the City' s portion of costs due on the repair of a
7' damaged squad car. GAB Business Services , Inc. is an
8 adjusting firm.
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10 Motion carried unanimously
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12 C. Hance & LeVahn Law Firm
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14 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to approve payment in
15 the amount of $2 , 400 . 00 to Hance & LeVahn law firm for
16 legal services rendered for the month of March 1992
17 relative to St . Anthony prosecutions .
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19 Motion carried unanimously
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22 D. North Suburban Cable Commission
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24 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve payment in
25 the amount of $9, 149 . 40 to the North Suburban Cable
Commission .
8 The City Manager advised that the city receives franchise
29 funds . This year the City received $24 , 000 from the Cable
30 Commission and is to make a donation back to the Cable
31 Commission for $9, 149 . 40 .
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33 Motion carried unanimously
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36 E. Verified Claims
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38 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to approve the four
39 pages of verified claims as presented by the Finance
40 Director.
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42 Motion carried unanimously
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45 7 . REPORTS
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47 A. Report of the Council
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49 Report of Councilmember Warmer
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51 Councilmember Wagner attended the Apache Merchants
Association Board Meeting today. He noted that Dennis
Cavanaugh spoke very enthusiastically regarding the CUB
54 store locating in Apache Plaza.
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6 Councilmember Wagner noted he briefly addressed the tax
7 increment situation at Apache Plaza. He felt this was
8 necessary so it would be understood the City was not
9 responsible if the CUB negotiations fell through.
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11 He felt the "theatre" deal was back on which was also
12 indicated by Mr. Cavanaugh.
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14 Councilmember Wagner discussed th,e situation which has
15 developed with the Sheik' s Garden Restaurant owner, Mr.
16 Alwan, with other merchants in Apache Plaza . He noted
17 that no concern was expressed.
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19 He also met Mr . Alwan to discuss his intentions for the
20 future of the restaurant . Mr . Alwan stated he has filed
21 to reappear for a request for a conditional use permit .
22 He indicated he is willing to discuss a three month
23 "trial " period with a reduced number of video games and
24 an increased number of kiddie machines . He again stated
25 he intends to have a family-oriented business . Mr. Alwan
observed that there are twelve video games in the bowling
alley on the lower level of Apache Plaza Shopping Center.
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30 The City Manager noted he had advised Mr. Alwan to not
31 attend this Council Meeting in that there would only be
32 three Councilmembers in attendance.
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34 Mayor Ranallo has received many phone calls from
35 residents complimenting the Council ' s denial of the
36 conditional use permit request .
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38 Councilmember Wagner stated that Mr. Alwan is now
39 planning on reversing the location of the games on the
40 site plan . He will have eight video games and eight
41 kiddie machines alternately placed.
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43 The City Manager felt a public hearing on this matter
44 would be prudent to receive public comment . The Mayor
45 agreed and felt Mr. Alwan should go through the complete
46 process .
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48 Councilmember Wagner noted that Mr . Alwan felt pool
49 tables would attract an undesirable element and he is not
50 planning on having pool tables in his establishment .
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Report of Councilmember Fleming
54 Councilmember Fleming advised that the next Village Fest
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6 meeting is scheduled for April 13th at 7 : 15 p.m.
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8 Officers of Village Fest are as follows ; Barbara
9 Olsonoski , President ; Rita Ranallo, Vice President ;
10 Dorothy Fleming, Secretary; and Audrey Wagner, Treasurer.
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12 The City Manager requested direction from the Council
13 regarding the City ' s continued finanical support of
14 Village Fest in light of the budgetary constraints the
15 City is facing.
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17 Presently, the City staff does the monthly meeting notice
18 mailings as well as other mailings, supplies the postage
19 and provides some in-kind support services .
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21 The Mayor suggested that the mailings be slowed down to
22 save postage. Councilmember Fleming felt phone call
23 reminders for meetings could be done. Mayor Ranallo
24 concurred and .requested this be done for one month and
25 attendance be checked.
40 Councilmember Fleming is also the Publicity Committee
28 Chair for the Village Fest . She intends to use the
29 newspapers for disseminating information which will be
30 cost free .
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32 Councilmember Fleming attended the League of Minnesota
33 Cities Legislative Conference today. The City Manager and
34 the Management Assistant also attended.
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36 She met with Representative McGuire and Senator Marty
37 where she presented information from the Council ' s March
38 14th Emergency Meet.ing.
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40 Representative McGuire stated she felt cities should be
41 more independent . She is presently spending considerable
42 time on worker ' s compensation legislation .
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44 Councilmember Fleming felt both the Senator and the
45 Representative appear to be more interested in where
46 cities are making cost cuts than the State. She received
47 a handout which addressed local employee ,salaries.
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49 Consolidation of services and personnel was discussed.
50 Councilmember Fleming noted that St . Anthony is already
51 a participant in many consolidation efforts and has been
0 for a long time.
54 She noted that Representative Terry Dempsey stated he has
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6 no faith in the "permanency" of the sales tax.
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8 Councilmember Fleming attended the Transportation Meeting
9 where the disposition of the Motor Vehicle Tax was
10 discussed. Presently, it all goes into the State' s
11 General Fund.
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13 The City Manager addressed proposed legislation regarding
14 a sales tax being placed on city purchases . He noted that
15 the League of Minnesota Cities feels this proposal would
16 spread the problems equally and would apply to cities ,
17 townships and counties . Presently, the budget cuts which
18 are being proposed do not include counties , school
19 districts or townships .
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21 The Mayor noted that residents must realize that property
22 taxes will have to be increased or services reduced.
23 Councilmember Fleming felt that potential cuts in
24 reducing police or firefighters will affect the health
25 and safety of the City.
Report of Mayor Ranallo
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29 Last week Mayor Ranallo and Larry Hamer, Public Works
30 Director, attended the Aga Khan New Year Celebration.
31 They shared a meal with all of those in attendance.
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33 About seventy-five people join in the .worship and they
34 area non-christian religious group. The beliefs of the
35 organization is that no welfare nor unemployment help can
36 be received. The Mayor explained how unemployment is
37 funded by an employer insurance policy.
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39 Two residents of St . Anthony are members of the group.
40 They meet every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday in
41 the Community Building. It was the Mayor' s observation
42 that many professional people are members.
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44 At the New Year Celebration they were entertained by
45 children of the members who did folk dancing. The Mayor
46 noted that the sect originated in India, but that now
47 most of its members are natives of Kenya and North
48 Africa.
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50 The City Manager advised that the owners of the new Stop
51 "N" Shop will be having an Open House and he will keep
the Council apprised as to what dates are being
considered. Mayor Ranallo noted that nearly all of this
54 strip mall is leased which is on Stinson Boulevard and
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6 38th Avenue Northeast .
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8 The City Manager stated that the Ritz Cleaners has
9 located in the former space occupied by the Tastee Bakery
10 on 37th Avenue, east of Silver Lake Road.
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12 On- March 27th, there will be a meeting at Autumn Woods to
13 discuss re-routing a public bus to that location. The
14 City Manager has been advised that no members of the
15 Minneapolis Park Board will be in attendance at the
16 meeting nor will Minneapolis Councilmember Dziedzic. He
17 noted that efforts to have a bus route near Autumn Woods
1s have been going on for over three years .
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20. Mayor Ranallo advised that the Goal Setting taping was
21 done on February 27th. It will be shown on cable at 5: 30
22 p .m. on March 31st and April 2nd.
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24 April 6th is the Chamber of Commerce Annual, Meeting. It
25 will be held at Jax Cafe and the tickets are $20 . 00 . Mary
Jo Palerenta is the guest speaker. George Wagner and Dick
Johnson are the co-recipients of the Community Services
28 Award. A new Chamber Board has been elected with Dorothy
29 Thorson as its President and Dick Horst as Vice
30 President .
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32 B. Report of the City Manager
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34 The City Manager received a phone call from a new
35 resident of St . Anthony inquiring as to the wisdom of
36 having a stop sign located at the intersection of
37 Skycroft and Maplewood.
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39 The resident was advised that the stop sign had been
40 placed there as there had been considerable traffic
41 generated by the High School . It was felt this was no
42 longer the case and the resident requested the sign be
43 removed.
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45 The City Manager will contact residents in the- area for
46 opinions on the sign.
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48' 8 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
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50 There were no public hearings .
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9 . NEW BUSINESS
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MARCH 24 , 1992
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6 A. Ramsey County - Silver Lake Road Executive Summary
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8 The Council ' s agenda packet included an Executive Summary
9 of the Silver Lake Road Project prepared by Ramsey
10 County. The cover letter from the Director and County
11 Engineer for Ramsey County requested that the St . Anthony
12 City Council take action on this matter by May 1 , 1992 .
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14 A traffic, flow chart was also included for the Council ' s
15 consideration of the project which will extend from
16 Silver Lane to I-694 .
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18 The City Manager advised that Ramsey County is
19 considering widening Silver Lake Road and is proposing a
20 sidewalk on both sides . He noted that the City will be
21 responsible for the costs of the sidewalk. He suggested
22 that the plan for the sidewalk installation be left in
23 the project until the road is in .
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25 Mayor Ranallo requested the plans for the proj.ect be
presented at a Council Meeting so the Council can take
action. No Council action was necessary at this time.
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29 10 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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31 There was no unfinished business .
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33 11 . ADJOURNMENT
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35 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to adjourn the meeting at
36 8 : 20 p.m.
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38 Motion carried unanimously
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41 -Respectfully submitted,
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44. Jo-Anne Student , Council Secretary
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48 Mayor Clarence Ranallo
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51 ATTEST:
City Clerk