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Document: CC MINUTES 10111994
I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
*2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 OCTOBER 11, 1994
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
5 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor
6 Ranallo.
7 Mayor Ranallo welcomed Boy Scout Troop #153 who were observing the City Council meeting
8 to earn their Citizenship badges. They had also been given a tour of the Community Center.
9 II. ROLL CALL
10 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Enrooth, Wagner, and Fleming.
11 Also Present: Michael Mornson, City Manager.
12 III. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 11, 1094 COUNCIL AGENDA.
13 Motion by Fleming, second by Marks to approve the October 11, 1994 Council Agenda with the
14 following changes:
15 Under IX.NEW BUSINESS, C. add Resolution 94-053, re: Recycling, Hennepin County Grant.
*6 Motion carried unanimously.
17 IV. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER27, 1994 COUNCIL MINUTES.
18 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the September 27, 1994 Council minutes with
19 the following changes:
20 Page 3, Line 30 add, "with the condition that if the amendment is not passed,the base would
21 have to be removed".
22 Page 5, Line 3 eliminate the word "is" (not needed).
23 Page 6, Line 12 add,"if necessary".
24 Motion carried unanimously.
25 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
26 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the following licenses:
27 LICENSES
28 Murphy's Service Center, Inc.
29 Motion carried unanimously.
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1 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
2 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to approve the following claims:
3 A. Dorsey & Whitney in the amount of$2,213.10 for legal services rendered through August
4 31, 1994.
5 B. Five pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
6 Motion carried unanimously.
7 VII. REPORTS.
8 A. Ma's
9 Mayor Ranallo reminded everyone of the Tuesday, October 18, meeting with the new Library
10 Director, Charles Brown at 5:00 P.M. Mr. Brown will be here to meet with City Officials,
11 members of the School Board, Superintendent Rolek,the High School principal and the principal
12 of Wilshire Park Elementary School.
63 Ranallo reported that on Saturday, October 22, at 10:00 A.M. he will be attending a Child Care
4 Group meeting at Apache Plaza.
15 He also announced a Town Meeting on the proposed Community Center on October 15 at 9:00
16 A.M. From 9:00 to 9:30, there will be coffee, donuts, and an opportunity to visit parts of the
17 building. At 9:30 A.M., there will be a presentation by the City Council,*the School Board, the
18 Architects, and the Financial Consultant regarding options relating to the use of the existing
19 building and/or a new building for the proposed Community Center.
20 B. Council,
21 Wagner reported his attendance at a Community Service Advisory Council Meeting. He stated
22 that the proposed Community Center was an item of discussion. The School Board has been
23 working on different options, but no decisions have been made.
24 Fleming commended Larry Hamer for the prompt and efficient work done in the City Parks.
25 She also reported her attendance of a meeting of the Steering Committee. This program is
26 working to tie together city, school and church to build assets in youth. She announced that the
27 next meeting will be Thursday, October 13th at 8:00 A.M. in Room 9. Mayor Ranallo requested
28 a meeting schedule.
Marks recounted a tour he attended last weekend at the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant.
30 Maps of the area were distributed and current clean-up activities of the ammunition expended in
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1 that area were explained. He related that part of these properties may be available for public use
2 after clean-up is complete.
3 He reported of a growing interest by residents for the development of an exchange program
4 between students in St. Anthony and Salo, Finland. A St. Anthony resident who grew up in _
5 Finland, called and expressed interest for her son to visit Finland. Marks is exploring the options
6 available for this type of program.
7 Enrooth reported his attendance at the Environmental Recycling Committee meeting last
8 Thursday night. The Committee is hoping to have some suggestions by the end of the year.
C. City Manager. City Manager Mornson had no report at this time.
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11 VIII. PUBLIC FEARING.
12 A. Redevelopment Plan/Funding for H.R.A. Purchase of 3111 Silver Lake Road
13 (Resolution 94-050
14 At 7:16 P.M. Mayor Ranallo opened the public hearing for a resolution approving the St.
15 Anthony Housing and Redevelopment Authority Plan for 3111 Silver Lake Road and authorizing
16 the use of H.R.A. Funding.
17 Ranallo explained the process of purchasing the property, demolishing the home and then selling
18 the lot for redevelopment. He stated that the goal was to increase the value of the property, thus
19 increasing the tax base and hopefully bring more children into the school district.
20 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to close the public hearing at 7:19 P.M.
21 Motion carried unanimously.
22 The City Manger reported that the current owner holds the property by contract for deed. When
23 the city receives a clear title from the owner, they will schedule a closing on the home. The staff
24 will then market the property.
IP5 Marks reviewed the financial worksheet indicating when this expenditure will be paid back to the
26 City and other taxing districts.
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1 Motion by Marks, second by Fleming to adopt Resolution 94-050, Approving the St. Anthony
2 Housing and Redevelopment Plan for 3111 Silver Lake Road and Authorizing the Use of H.R.A.
3 Funding.
4 Motion carried unanimously.
5 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
6 A. Proposed List of Election Judges for November 8. 1994 State General Election.
7 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve proposed list of Election Judges for the State
8 General Election, as presented.
9 Motion carried unanimously.
10 B. Resolution 94-051. re: Recycling. Ramsey Coun , Grant.
11 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to approve Resolution 94-051, Requesting Funding as part
12 of the Ramsey County Expansion Grant Program.
13 - Motion carried unanimously.
WC. Resolution 94-053, re: Recycling. Hennepin County Grant.
15 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve Resolution 94-053, Approving Submittal of the
16 1995-1999 Hennepin County Municipal Recycling Grant Application.
17 Motion carried unanimously.
18 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
19 A. Ordinance 1994-003, re: Ground Signs ( 2nd reading_L
20 Marks questioned if the wording in Subd. 4 was specific enough to set a standard for landscaping
21 and asked who would be responsible for maintaining the standard in landscaping.
22 The City Manager stated that the ordinance needed to be flexible and that staff would make the
23 final decision on landscaping standards.
24
25 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to approve the second reading of Ordinance 1994-003,
26 relating to signs, amending Sections 1400.4 and 1400.10.
27 Motion carried unanimously.
28 B. Ordinance 1994-006.re: Fences on corner lots(2nd reading).
Motion by Fleming, second by Marks to approve the second reading of Ordinance 1994-006,
30 relating to corner lots, amending Section 1605.01 by adding Subd. 80 and Subd. 82; and relating
31 to fences, amending Section 1320.03, Subd. 3.
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1 Motion carried unanimously.
2 C. Ordinance 1994-004, re: Mili leave (3rd reading,).
3 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the third reading and adopt Ordinance 1994-
4 004, relating to Military Leave, Amending Section 300.12, Subd. 1.
5 Motion carried unanimously.
6 D. Ordinance 1994-007, re: Security Alarms (, 3rd reading).
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8 Mr. Jim McNulty, 2921 33rd Avenue N.E., stated that he does not agree with the proposed
9 ordinance. He was concerned that the residents were being asked to subsidize the errors of the
10 commercial alarms in the area. Mr. McNulty also expressed concern that the proposed rate
11 increases were being considered to raise revenue for the City. He did not believe that St.
12 Anthony had a problem with an excessive number of residential false alarms and felt it unfair to
13 charge the residents fees for infrequent errors.
14 Ranallo stressed the importance of having the security alarms licensed and registered with the
�5 City.
16 Marks requested that the City Manager clarify the two licensing fees by categorizing them as
17 either business or residential.
18 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to approve the third reading and adopt Ordinance 1994-
19 007, relating to Security Alarms, amending Section 540.02, Subd. 1 and Section 540.06, Subd.
20 4(a) and 4(b); and Amending Section 615.06 relating to Alarm Fees.
21 Motion carried unanimously.
22 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
23 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to adjourn the meeting at 7:41 P.M.
24 Motion carried unanimously.
25 Respectfully submitted,
26 Lorri Kopischke
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29 /� Mayor
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