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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
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5 MARCH 9, 1993
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8 1 . CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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10 The meeting was called to order at 7 : 00 p .m. by Mayor Ranallo
11 who led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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14 2 . ROLL CALL
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16 Council Present : Mayor Ranallo and Councilmembers Enrooth,
17 Fleming and Wagner
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19 Council Absent : Councilmember Marks . Councilmember Marks was
20 out of town on City business .
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22 Staff Present : City Manager Burt
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25 3 . APPROVAL OF MARCH 9, 1993 COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
0 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to approve the agenda for
28 the March 9 , 1993 Council Meeting as presented and there were
29 no additions .
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31 Motion carried unanimously
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34 4 . APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 23 , 1993 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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36 Motion by Wagner, second by Ranallo to approve the minutes of
37 the February 23 , 1993 Council Meeting as presented and there
38 were no corrections .
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40 Motion carried unanimously
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42 5 . LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS
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44 Motion by Enrooth, second by Fleming to approve all of the
45 following license and permit applications :
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47 Garbage Haulers Licenses
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49 Aspen Waste Systems , Inc . , St . Paul , Mn .
50 Gallagher ' s Service, Inc . , Blaine, Mn .
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6 Woodlake Sanitary Service, Inc . , Circle Pines, Mn .
7 BFI Action , Inver Grove Heights , Mn .
8 Larry ' s Quality Sanitation, Ramsey, Mn .
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10 Councilmember Enrooth observed there appears to be more refuse
11 haulers requesting licenses . The City Manager noted that more
12 haulers are being seen working in the City who do not have
13 licenses and are being required to apply for them.
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15 Juke Box Licenses
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17 American Amusement Arcades
18 Pizza Hut
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20 Service Station Licenses
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22 Apache Amoco
23 Fuel Mart , Inc.
24 Don ' s Apache Auto Wash
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10 Cigarette Retail Licenses
28 Fuel Mart , Inc .
29 American Amusement Arcades
30 Apache Amoco
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32 General Contractor ' s License
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34 Suburban Lighting, Inc . , Stillwater, Mn .
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36 3 . 2 Beer On-Sale License
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38 Gross Golf Course, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
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40 3 . 2 Beer Off-Sale License
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42 Fuel Mart - 3813 Stinson Boulevard
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44 Vending Machine License
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46 Pizza Hut
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48 Motion carried unanimously
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5 6 . PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
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7 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve all of the
8 following claims :
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10 A. League of Minnesota Cities
11 Payment was approved to the League of Minnesota Cities in the
12 amount of $3 , 325 . 00 for the final draft of the St . Anthony
13 City Code .
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15 Councilmember Wagner inquired if these costs were covered by
- 16 Community Development Block Grant funds . The City Manager
17 responded that they were not .
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19 B. Norwest Bank
20 Payment was approved to the Norwest Bank in the amount of
21 $3 , 286 . 25 for payment due on General Obligation Sewer bonds .
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23 C . Hance & LeVahn Law Firm
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25 Payment was approved to Hance & LeVahn Law Firm in the amount
of $2 , 400 . 00 for legal services rendered for the month of
#7 March, 1993 relative to St . Anthony prosecutions .
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29 D. Lyle H. Nagell Company
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31 Payment was approved to Lyle H. Nagell Company, Inc . in the
32 amount of $450 . 00 for professional services rendered regarding
33 a preliminary opinion about road project assessments .
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35 E. Decision Resources , Ltd.
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37 Payment was approved to Decision Resources , Ltd. in the amount
38 of $.3 , 880 . 00 for conducting a community survey .
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40 The City Manager advised that the entire amount was billed to
41 the City although a portion of the costs were to be paid by
42 the School District . The School District has sent their share
43 of the fees to the City.
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45 F. Maier Stewart & Associates
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47 Payment was apprpoved to Maier Stewart & Associates in the
48 amount of $4 , 827 . 41 for professional services rendered from
49 January 3 , 1993 through January 30 , 1993 for the following
50 projects :
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6 Prepare plans and specifications for the Lowry Grove Watermain
7 Improvements ; construction staking and improvements for the
8 Lowry' Grove Watermain Improvements ; additional work on
9 feasibility study for the 1993 street reconstruction project ;
10 additional work on feasiblity study per City request on the
11 1993 bituminous overlay improvements ; and, the preliminary
12 report on the 1992 Annual State Aid Report .
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14 G. Verified Claims
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16 Payment was approved for the six pages of verified claims as
17 prepared by the City Finance Director.
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19 Motion carried unanimously
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21 7 . REPORTS
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23 A. Planning Commission - February 16 , 1993
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25 Commissioner Gondorchin was attending the Council Meeting
0 representing the Planning Commission .
28 He stated that the February 16 , 1993 Planning Commission
29 Meeting was light and non-controversial .
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31 1 . Accessory Structure Setback Permit - Public Hearing
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33 Commissioner Gondorchin advised that the notice of the public
34 hearing was published with an incorrect convening time. There
35 were few people in attendance to discuss this matter but those
36 who were there were supportive of passage of the proposed
37 ordinance . One resident who lives on West Armour Terrace
38 expressed his appreciation for the ordinance and commended the
39 Planning Commission on reviewing it .
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41 Commissioner Gondorchin noted that sheds had been left out of
42 this ordinance as it was felt perhaps they would be addressed
43 somewhere else in the City Code . He stated that Commissioner
44 Franzese had expressed her concern regarding visibility and
45 sightline issues .
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47 The City Manager noted that this proposal would require an
48 ordinance change for which an ordinance is required. An
49 ordinance requires three readings before passage.
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6 The City Manager stated that the permit approval will be
7 similar to a variance approval with the same requirements but
8 not requiring a hardship.
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10 Michael Baker, 3044 Croft Drive, stated he had spoken to the
11 City' s Public Works Director regarding his concerns with the
12 effective date of this ordinance. He felt this may affect his
13 property and some construction he is considering. Typically,
14 an ordinance is not in effect until thirty days after its
15 passage.
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17 The City Manager noted that the third reading of the ordinance
18 should occur on April 13th. He advised that ordinances have
19 traditionally been effective right after the third reading.
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22 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to approve the first
23 reading of the Accessory Structure Setback Permit Ordinance.
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25 Motion carried unanimously
28 2 . Redevelopment Plan - 3901/3909 Silver Lake Road
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30 Commissioner Gondorchin advised that there were very favorable
31 comments made by members of the Planning Commission regarding.
32 this plan. A few questions were asked regarding berming and.
33 foliage which were answered to the Commission' s satisfaction .
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35 The City Manager stated that there will be a public hearing
36 held on this plan on March 23rd.
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38 3 . Concept Review - 3901/3909 Silver Lake Road
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40 Four additional parking spaces are being requested for this
41 project . A variance would be required for these parking
42 spaces . It was noted that the spaces would also allow for less
43 visibility of the refuse/recycling area.
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45 Commissioner Gondorchin noted that three commissioners could
46 not support approval of granting of the variance in that there
47 was no demonstrated hardship. Two commissioners favored the
48 variance approval as it would afford better access to the
49 refuse/recycling bins .
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6 It was also noted that there was ample parking to meet the
7 parking requirements and there was no real reason to grant a
8 variance for additional parking.
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10 Mayor Ranallo agreed that there was no hardship but he stated
11 his preference to having the recycling and rubbish bins in the
12 back of the building.
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14 The City Manager advised he has worked with the planner on
15 this situation- and a " solution has been reached so the
16 containers can be located in back of the building and there
17 will still be ample access for refuse trucks .
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19 Councilmember Enrooth observed that some displeasure was
20 expressed by Commissioner Gondorchin at the Planning
21 Commission Meeting regarding the Council ' s lack of activity on
22 the parking ordinance.
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24 Commissioner Gondorchin stated there had been very large
25 numbers of residents who attended the meetings where this
6 proposed ordinance was discussed. He felt it was a high
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visibility issue and not only an RV issue which it had been
28 labelled by the media. He also felt it was an issue which -
29 would ultimately need to be addressed as it would not go away.
30 He suggested that the present parking ordinance is vague and
31 unenforceable.
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33 Councilmember Enrooth noted that the Council has a planning
34 session coming up in March where this issue will be addressed.
35 He suggested that the action of the Council was a delaying
36 tactic rather than backing away from the issues .
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38 The Mayor observed that the issue became controversial because
39 it was identified as a RV parking ordinance. He felt the City
40 Council would view this matter as a parking issue and a
41 storage of vehicles which are not being used issue.
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43 Commissioner Gondorchin requested that the Council be
44 proactive on this matter .
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46 B. Council Reports
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48 1 . Report of Councilmember Wagner
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50 Councilmember Wagner attended the recent meeting of the
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6 Advisory Council for Community Services . Uses of the
7 Community Center were focused on with particular thought
8 being given to the needs of those using the building at
9 the present time. Defining community services was
10 addressed. A list is being generated by a staff member of
11 the Community Services Department as to what types of
12 activities are to be accommodated in the building, the
13 room space necessary to conduct various community
14 services and functions and the typical occupancy.
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16 2 . Report of Councilmember Fleming
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18 Councilmember Fleming attended the National League of
19 Cities Congressional Conference in Washington, D.C . She
20 felt the ma.in issues discussed dealt with government
21 mandates and funding sources .
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23 She felt some of the municipal officials felt the
24 highlight of the Conference was meeting with President
25 Clinton . He was there to sell his budget program.
Councilmember Fleming cautioned that all municipal
officials should be aware of the Police Bill of Rights
28 and its progress . It may have an impact on each community
29 in the country.
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31 When the Mayor inquired how effective she felt the
32 Conference was , Councilmember Fleming responded she would
33 give a report on this later. The Mayor viewed the
34 networking opportunities with other local elected
35 officials has always been very beneficial for him.
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37 3 . Report of Councilmember Enrooth
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39 Recently, Councilmember Enrooth toured two other city ' s
40 community centers . He noted that they were totally
41 different from each other .
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43 The Councilmember particularly liked the facility in
44 Mahtomedi . It used very creative architecture with an
45 add-on to part of the building and some reconstruction .
46 It is similar to what Councilmember Enrooth perceives can
47 be done in St . Anthony.
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49 The City Manager is quite familiar with this facility. He
50 gave the history of the building noting that the oldest
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6 part of the building had been demolished and the newest
7 portion remained . It cost $2 . 3 million to complete the
8 project . It is currently 80 , 000 square feet and there is
9 consideration being given for a 6 , 000 square foot
10 addition . It currently houses a gymnasium, senior citizen
11 rooms and rooms dedicated for children ' s activities .
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13 Mayor Ranallo recalled that the newer part of that
14 building was built in the 60 ' s and the part of the
15 building which was the same age as the St . Anthony
16 Community Center was torn down .
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18 The Requests for Proposals have been finalized and will
19 be sent to five or six architectural firms with a
20 deadline date for the end of March . The needs analysis
21 for both the School District and the City are being
22 completed.
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24 Councilmember Wagner advised that the School District is
25 exploring the possibility of moving some classrooms into
4 this facility.
28 Councilmember Enrooth also advised he will be meeting
29 with some residents after this Council Meeting to discuss
30 their concerns regarding Silver Lake water quality .
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32 4 . Report of Mayor Ranallo
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34 The Mayor had nothing to report at this time .
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36 C . Report of the City Manager
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38 1 . Fundina for Community Center
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40 The City Manager advised that a resident of the City had
41 made a large donation to the Community Center Building
42 Fund. He requested his identity remain confidential but
43 expressed his desire to have a very nice building result
44 from this project .
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46 The City Manager requested direction as to the
47 disposition of this contribution as well as any others
48 which may be received . He noted that $100 still remains
49 in the Bandshell Fund . It was recommended that a Building
50 Fund be set up and the staff commence pursuing any
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6 interest there may be in the community . Establishment of
7 this fund must be done by Council resolution .
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9 The Mayor was supportive of setting up the fund and
10 requested it be explored further . Councilmember Enrooth
11 suggested that pledges be considered and a form of
12 recognition for these pledges be selected.
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14 2 . Road Reconstruction Neighborhood Meetings
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16 On February 10th staff will be meeting at City Hall with
17 neighborhood groups to discuss various road
18 reconstruction projects which are being considered. The
19 meetings will begin at 5 : 00 p.m. and are expected to last
20 about one hour each . All facets of the reconstruction
21 will be discussed including anticipated inconveniences ,
22 costs , and assessment policies . The City Manager noted
23 these meetings will be strictly informational .
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25 An appraiser reviewed each project as to added value to
each parcel from the project . He recommended acceptable
10 rates for assessment regarding benefit received. The City
28 Manager advised that a middle rate was chosen and he
29 feels this will be comfortable . Also, soil borings were
30 done to determine approximately how far down it must be
31 removed for replacement and base.
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33 8 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
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35 There were no public hearings .
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37 9 . NEW BUSINESS
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39 A. Approval of Modifications to the Police Reserve By-Laws
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41 The Police Chief is recommending some modifications to the
42 Police Reserve By-Laws . One of them is to lower the age for
43 participation to eighteen if the person is currently enrolled
44 in an approved law enforcement program. Currently, the age is
45 twenty-one.The other recommended modifications were discussed.
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47 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to approve the revisions
48 to the Police Reserve By-Laws as recommended by the Police
49 Chief .
50 Motion carried unanimously
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6 B. Resolution No. 93-019 ; Re: Rental Lease Agreement
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8 The City Manager advised that the lease with the Cultural
9 Center expires August 1st . Currently, the lease requires a
10 thirty day notice if there is to be a termination. The tenant
11 had requested this language be changed to nintey days . The
12 City Manager stated this change would cause no problem.
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14 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to approve Resolution No.
15 93-019 being a resolution approving the lease agreement
16 between the City of St . Anthony and Aga Khan Cultural Center
17 and authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute said
18 lease.
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2.0 Motion carried unanimously
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23 C. Resolution No . 93-020 ; Re: Local 49 1993 Labor Agreement
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25 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to approve Resolution No .
93-020 being a resolution ratifying the 1993 agreement between
the City of St.. Anthony and the International Union of
28 Operating Engineers , Local No. 49, AFL-CIO representing the
29 St . Anthony Public Works employees .
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31 Motion carried unanimously
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33 Mayor Ranallo welcomed Boy Scout Troup # 153 . The Troup
34 Leader, Dan Kagle, stated the boy scouts are attending the
35 Council Meeting to fulfill some of the requirements for a
36 citizenship merit badge . He thought the meeting was convened
37 at 7 : 30 rather than 7 : 00 . The Troup meets at Faith Methodist
38 Church.
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40 Two of the issues members of the Troup had discussed
41 previously were the Silver Lake Road Project and the future
42 use and water quality of Silver Lake .
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44 Mayor Ranallo explained that thirty years ago when Apache
45 Plaza was built not much thought was given to environmental
46 concerns . Since that time the water quality of Silver Lake has
47 been impacted by salt , sand, fertilizer and other chemicals
48 which have come from surfaced parking lots and lawns .
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6 Currently, studies are being done to address the water quality
7 of the lake and plans for runoff .
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9 The Lake is located in the Rice Creek Watershed District .
10 Councilmember Enrooth has served on this body for years
11 and has represented the interests of St . Anthony. Three cities
12 and two counties encompass Silver Lake and occasionally there
13 is question as to who is responsible for its governance. .
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15 The Mayor also advised the Boy Scouts that City staff is
16 keeping current with the proposed plans for widening Silver
17 Lake Road.
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19 The troup leader mentioned that a future issue of interest for
20 the scouts would be the community center and its refurbishing.
21 The Mayor reassured the scouts that the gymnasium facilities
22 will remain in the Center.
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25 10 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS
0 There was no unfinished business .
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29 11 . ADJOURNMENT
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31 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to adjourn the meeting at
32 7 : 58 p.m.
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34 Motion carried unanimously
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37 Respectfully submitted,
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40 Jo-Anne Student , Council Secretary
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43 Mayor Clarence R allo_
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46 ATTEST:
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