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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
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5 SEPTEMBER 14 , 1993
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7 1 . CALL TO ORDER
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9 The meeting was called to order at 7: 00 p.m. and the Pledge of
10 Allegiance was led by Mayor Ranallo.
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12 2. ROLL CALL
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14 Council Present : Mayor Ranallo and Councilmembers Marks,
15 Fleming and Wagner.
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17 Council Absent : Councilmember Enrooth
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19 Staff Present : City Manager Burt and Management Assistant
20 Urbia
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22 3. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 14, 1993 COUNCIL MEETING _AGENDA
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24 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the agenda for
25 the September 14 , 1993 Council Meeting with the following two
26 � rfadditions to the City- Manager Report ; Kenzington
Representative request and Road Reconstruction Project
discussion.
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30 Motion carried unanimously
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33 4 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 24, 1993 COUNCIL MEETING
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35 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to' approve the minutes of
36 the August 24, 1993 Council Meeting as presented and there
37 were no corrections .
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39 Motion carried unanimously
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41 5. " LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS
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43 Motion by Marks, second by Fleming to approve the following .
44 ` license applications:
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46 Contractors ' Licenses
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48 Wright Roofing, , Inc. , Plymouth,' Mri.
49 " Don's Weather-Out Company, Richfield, Mn. "
50 Pump & Meter Service, Inc. , Hopkins; Mn.
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6 Heatina Licenses
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8 Custom Mechanical , Inc. , Fridley, Mn.
9 Blaine Heating & A/C, Anoka, Mn.
10 Custom Mechanical , Inc. , Fridley, Mn.
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12 Motion carried unanimously
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14 6. PRESENTATIONS OF CLAIMS _
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16 A. St . Anthony Fire Relief Association
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18 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve payment in the
19 amount of $18 , 371 .00 to the St . Anthony Fire Relief
20 Association.
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22 Motion carried unanimously
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24 B. W.B. Miller
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26 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to. approve payment in the
amount of $123, 523. 00 to W.B. Miller, Inc. for 1993 street and
utility improvements. This is partial payment for the work
29 completed from August 15th to August 27th.
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31 The project includes work on Rankin Road, Croft Drive, 31st
32 Avenue, Coolidge Street/27th Avenue and storm sewer, sanitary
33 - sewer_ and. watermain improvements .
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35 Councilmember. Fleming felt it would be appropriate to hear
36 _ resident concerns at this point. in the meeting regarding the
37 aforementioned projects.
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39 The City Manager advised there have been some problems with
40 grade elevations and timing of the project . He has met with
41 many of the property owners regarding their concerns and has
42 been reassured that the contractor will correct any problems.
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44 Inspectors from Maier Stewart engineering firm have been on-
45 site every day in which work has been done. The weather has
46 delayed some of the work.
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48 Charles Mander, 3012 Croft Drive, explained that one side of
49 his street is about one foot lower than the other side. He was
50 advised by the contractor the street would be raised one foot .
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6 It has been raised only about two inches resulting in his
7 driveway having a drop-off into the street . Mr. Mander felt he
8 has been misled by the contractor.
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10 Virgil Hawkins, representing Maier Stewart Engineering, stated
it that the original intention was to restore Croft Drive to its
12 original grades but he noted that this street had a steep
13 grade originally. The street now is designed for proper
14 drainage.
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16 Mayor Ranallo recalled that a Maier Stewart representative had
17 stated at the public hearing the driveways in this project
18 area would remain the same after the project is completed as
19 they were originally. He requested Mr. Mander' s driveway be
20 returned to its original grade.
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22 Mr. Hawkins advised that the grade of Mr. Mander's driveway
23 was steep and it would be impossible to replace all of the
24 driveways back to the way they were.
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Bob Stroncek, 3416 31st Avenue, felt there has been a lack of
communication between the property owners and the construction
company. The Mayor felt there has also been a lack of
29 " listening. "
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31 The City Manager suggested that each property owner be
32. contacted regarding his/her concerns of the project . He also
33 recommended that each driveway be reshot . It was noted that
34 some people may have not spoken up during the construction
35 regarding any concerns they may have.
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37 Earl Shamp, 3509 31st Avenue, agreed there was poor
38 communication but felt his personal experience with the
39 contractor was positive. He noted that some property has
40 considerable mistakes made on them. Mr. Shamp felt the
41 property owners should have been apprised if there were going
42 to be any changes on their property.
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44 Joe Sevick, 3505 31st Avenue, also recalled that at the public
45 hearing it was stated by the engineer there would be no
46 changes. He felt for future projects the plans should be
47 explained more precisely. He has a sharp drop-off on his front
48 yard which resulted from this project and this needs
49 resolving.
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6 Walt Ludwig, 3412 31st Avenue, felt the backfill work was not
7 done very well . He anticipates there will be sinkage where the
8 stop boxes were dug up.
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10 Mr. Hawkins advised that the contractor is under warranty to
11 make corrections. He also agreed that all driveways and
12 gutters should be reshot .
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14 Some discussion was held regarding a previous street project
15 on 37th Avenue and some of the problems encountered there.
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17 Motion carried unanimously
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19 C. F.M. Frattalone
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21 Motion by Marks, second by Fleming to approve payment in the
22 amount of $14, 987 . 52 to F.M. Frattalone, Inc. for the Lowry
23 Grove watermain improvements.
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25 The City is compensated by the federal government for the
costs associated with this project . These funds. have been
received.
29 Motion carried unanimously
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32 D. Maier Stewart & Associates
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34 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to pay the following amounts
35 to Maier Stewart and Associates:
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37 1 . $4 , 533 .01 for engineering services rendered from June 27th
3.8 through . July 31 , 1993 for concrete rehab -on the 37th Avenue
39 project .
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41 2 . .$343 . 76 for engineerinq .services 'rendered from June 27th
42. through July 31 , 1993 for plans and specifications for the
43 37th Avenue project . _
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45 - 3 . $721 .03 for engineering services rendered June 27th through
46 July 31 , 1993 for construction administration for the 37th
47 Avenue concrete rehab.
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49 Motion carried unanimously
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6 Motion by Marks, second by Ranallo to approve payment to the
7 following firms/businesses :
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9 E. Bruce A. Leisch Associates, Inc.
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11 Payment in the amount of $457 . 20 for the manganese study
12 conducted by this firm.
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14 F. Hennepin County Treasurer
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16 Payment in the amount of $2 , 729. 23 for the county share of the
17 37th Avenue improvement project .
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19 G. American Bank
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21 Payment in the amount of $250. 00 for costs associated with the
22 general obligation improvement bond.
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24 H. Norwest Bank Minnesota
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26 Payment in the amount of $33,286. 25 for general obligation
sewer bond.
29 I . Dorsey & Whitney Law Firm
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31 Payment in the amount of $1 , 211 . 45 for legal services rendered
32 through July 31 , 1993 regarding general city matters.
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34 J. Hance & LeVahn Law Firm
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36 Payment in the amount of $2, 400 .00 for legal services rendered
37 relative to St . Anthony prosecutions for the month of
38 September, 1993 .
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40 K: , Verified Claims
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42 For the six pages of verified claims as submitted " by" the
43 City's Finance Director.
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45 Motion carried unanimously
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47 7. REPORTS
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49 A. City Council reports
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SEPTEMBER 14, 1993
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6 1 . Report of Councilmember Waaner
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8 Councilmember Wagner requested the Council proclaim Friday,
9 September 24th as "Kiwanis Peanut Day" in the City of St .
10 Anthony. He is making the request on behalf of the Kiwanis
11 Club.
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13 Motion by Ranallo, second by Marks to proclaim Friday,
14 September 24, 1993 as _"Kiwanis Peanut Day" in St . Anthony.
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16 Motion carried unanimously
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19 Councilmember Wagner advised he filed for re-election for a
20 four year term on the City Council .
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22 Councilmember Wagner attended the recent Walker Board of
23 Directors meeting. He expressed his pleasure with the
24 operation and the residents . It was noted at the meeting that
25 there is, interest in building another facility which will not
26 be a HUD building.
29 2. Report of Councilmember Fleming
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31 On , September 9th, . Councilmember Fleming attended the
32 School/Community Center//City Hall Task Force meeting. Three
33 alternatives for future space needs were discussed.
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35 The Task Force is holding a public hearing on September 21st
36 at 7: 00 p.m. to discuss the alternatives. The School Board is
37 expected to make a final decision.
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39 Councilmember Fleming will be attending a Human Rights
40 Commission Meeting being held in Shoreview and sponsored by
41 the League of Minnesota Cities . She will report on this
42 meeting at the next . Council Meeting.
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45 3. Report of Councilmember Marks
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47 Councilmember Marks advised that a resident who is visiting
48 Salo, Finland will be delivering a letter from the St . Anthony
49 City Council to the Salo City Council . He will report on any
50, information he receives back from this resident .
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7 4 . Report of Mayor Ranallo
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9 Mayor Ranallo reminded there was a Clean-Up Day scheduled for
10 Saturday, September 18th. This is for resident participation
11 only.
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14 B. Report of the City Manacler
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16 1 . Kenzinaton Representative
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18 Bill Plice, representing residents of the- Kenzington, was
19 attending the meeting to make a request for Council
20 consideration.
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22 There is a triangular piece of property adjacent to the
23 •Kenzington. Mr. Plice noted that this parcel is to be sold by
24 RTC by sealed bid. Residents of the Kenzington would be
25 interested in purchasing this parcel . While° they do not have
the funds for the total purchase price they are willing to
participate in a modest fashion.
29 They feel there is a desperate need for parking at the
30 Kenzington and this parcel would be the solution for parking
31 problems which have been experienced since the building was
32 first constructed.
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34 Kenzington residents also feel there would be ample space left
35 to accommodate a green area.
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37 - The request is for the City to purchase and develop the green
38 space. Another concern is regarding what type of business
39 would be allowed by the present zoning.
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41 M' Mayor Ranallo responded that when McDonald' s was looking at
42 this parcel it was appraised at $145,000. He also noted this
43 parcel is not zoned for this type of establishment .
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45 The City Manager advised that RTC has stated it will accept a
46 minimum bid of $116,000 for this parcel . He recalled there has
47 been interest in this parcel by a medical group for office
48 space. Parking could be shared if this group purchased the
49 property. It is located in a Tax Increment District.
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6 2 . Police Department Annual Report
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8 Chief Engstrom invited members of the .City Council to the
9 Police Department ' s Open House from 6: 30 to 10:00 on
10 Wednesday, September 15th.
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12 Members of the Council received copies of the 1992 Police
13 Department Annual Report . The Chief pointed out that Part I
14 crimes are now experiencing an upward trend but Part II crimes
15 are declining. There has been a 468 clearance rate for Part I
16 and Part II crimes which is higher than the metropolitan area.
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18 A dramatic increase in some types of crimes is expected for
19 —1994 and already being experienced in 1993. The Chief felt
20 this was due in some degree to changing demographics. . Also, he
21 noted that driving and traffic citations have risen
22 significantly but accidents have been reduced.
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24 In response to a question regarding the closing of the Fun
25 = Center, the Chief responded that the localization of problems
which were associated with those who used the Fun Center are
now more spread out .
29 Councilmember Fleming is of the opinion that the Police
30 Department is doing a superb job regarding DWI ' s but the
31 courts are not .
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33 Some discussion was held about how long a squad car remains in
34 the Department fleet and the uses it has after it is taken out
35 of the fleet .
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37 Mayor Ranallo inquired if the Police Chief is thinking about
38 _ applying for any of the police funding being made available by
39 the Clinton administration. The Chief responded he is
40 currently reviewing the policy but noted he does not have a
41 real need for spme of the unique items which may qualify for
42 : . . funding.
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44.. The Chief advised there is a DARE informational packet
45 available for any of the Councilmembers interested in seeing
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49 8 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14 , 1993
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6 A. Resolution No 93-046 Vacatinu a Part of First Addition
7 to St . Anthony
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9 The Public Hearing was opened at 8 : 50 p.m.
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11 The City Manager advised this resolution will transfer a
12 parcel on 27th Avenue to Roger Bona.
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14 Motion by. Wagner, second by Marks to close the Public Hearing
15 at 8 : 52 p.m.
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17 Motion carried unanimously
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19 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to adopt Resolution No.
20 93-046 being a resolution vacating a portion of First Addition
21 to the Village of St . Anthony.
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23 Motion carried unanimously
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25 9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution No. 93-048 ; Re: Receivina Feasibility Study
and Ordering Plans
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30 - This resolution is regarding 1994 proposed street
31 improvements. Virgil Hawkins of Maier Stewart & Associates
32 . advised he is in attendance to answer questions. His firm
33 prepared the plans .
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35 The City Manager reviewed the, projects as proposed by the
36 Pavement Management Study. He felt the timelines for these
37 projects were more beneficial for the City than those for the
38 1993 street improvements.
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40 The informational meetings and public hearing would be held in
41 November; bids would go out in December; bids would be
42 received in January and would- be awarded . in February.
43 Construction would begin in May with an August completion.
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45 Councilmember Fleming stated her preference for not adopting
46 the resolution until the next Council Meeting. Her reason
47 ' being she would like to concentrate on solving the problems
48 which have been experienced with the 1993 'street improvements
49 and were discussed by various -property owners at this Council
50 Meeting. The Mayor stated he too would like to wait .
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.6 ;- - The City Manager observed any delay may put the process behind,
7 -and ultimately cost more. He noted that it will take more than
8 two weeks to remedy the driveway problems and to speak to each
9 property owner in the project area.
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11 Motion carried unanimously
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13 B. Resolution No 93-050 ; Re: Economic/Redevelopment Task
14 Force
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16 Motion by Fleming, second by Marks to adopt Resolution No. 93-
17 050 being a resolution creating an Economic/Redevelopment Task
18 Force and add to the Task Force the following persons; Ed
19 Hance, the Chamber of Commerce appointee, Don DeWall , church
20 appointee from Elmwood Lutheran* Church and a Planning
21 Commission appointee.
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23 Motion carried unanimously
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6 C. Resolution No 93-051 ; Re: Proposed 1994 Tax Levy and
Budget
29 Mayor Ranallo noted that a levy can be decreased from the
30 stated- levy in this resolution, but not increased. There will
31 be a detailed budget review at the October 5th Council' work
32 ;;, session.
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34 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to adopt Resolution No. 93-
35 051 being a resolution - setting the City of St . Anthony
36 ; proposed 1994 tax levy and budget in compliance with the Truth
37 in Taxation Act .
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39 Motion carried unanimously
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42 J•� : D. Resolution No. 93-052 ; Re: 1993 Firefighters Labor
43 Agreement
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4.5 - The agreement reflects a 2 . 75% increase wages for 1993 and a
46 $30 . 00 increase in the insurance contribution. This is the
47 same dollar amount that all other organized and non-organized
48employees received for 1993.
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6 - Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to adopt Resolution No. 93-
7 052 being ' a resolution ratifying the. 1993 agreement between
8 the City of St . Anthony and the International Association of
9 Firefighters, Local 3486 (St. Anthony Firefighters) .
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11 Motion carried unanimously
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14 10 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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16 A. Ordinance No. 1993-009; Re: Water Meter Charges (third.
17 reading)
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19 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to adopt Ordinance No. 1993-
20 009 being an ordinance relating to water meter charges ;
21 amending Section 610:08 and 615. 07 of the 1993 St. Anthony
22 Code of Ordinances.
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25 Motion carried unanimously
B. Ordinance No. 1993-010 ; Re: Fees (third reading)
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30 Motion by" Wagner, second by Fleming to adopt Ordinance No.
31 1993-010 being an ordinance relating to fees; amending
32 Sections 615. 06 and 615. 07 of the 1993 Code of Ordinances.
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35 Motion carried unanimously
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38 C. Ordinance No. 1993-011 ; Re: Sians ( third reading)
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40 Motion by Wagner•, second by Marks to adopt Ordinance No. 1993-
41 011 being an ordinance relating to signs; amending Section
42 1400 . 12; subd. 3 ( 1 ) of the St . Anthony Code of Ordinances .
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44 Councilmember Fleming inquired how a. situation is handled if
45 the building is the same color as the sign. . She gave the
46example of a local business whose building is the same color
47 as its sign -and in essence uses the building color to
48 advertise.
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6 The City Manager noted this type of situation is not addressed
7 in the sign ordinance. He will check with the City Attorney
8 for some direction on this matter.
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11 Motion carried unanimously
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14 11 . ADJOURNMENT
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16 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to adjourn the meeting at
17 9: 20 p.m.
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19 Motion carried unanimously
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23 Respectfully submitted,
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6 Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
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30 May r Claren e R nallo
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