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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
0 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 FEBRUARY 28, 1995
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 II. ROLL CALL.
8 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Wagner, Fleming, and Enrooth(arrived at 7:12 P.M.).
9 Also Present: Michael Mornson, City Manager.
10 III. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 28, 1995 COUNCIL AGENDA.
11 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve the February 28, 1995 Council Agenda with
12 the following changes:
13 Under IX. NEW BUSINESS, add B. Resolution 95-024, re: Supporting Passage of the
14 "Minnesota Emerging Communications Services Act of 1995".
15 Motion carried unanimously.
06 IV. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 10, 1995 COUNCIL MINUTES.
17 Motion by Fleming, second by Marks to approve the February 1.0, 1995 Council minutes as
18 presented.
19 Motion carried unanimously.
20 Police Chief Engstrom was present at the meeting to introduce the new Police Reserves and to
21 present a plaque of appreciation to Alan Trombley who has resigned after seven years of service
22 as a Police Reserve Officer. Chief Engstrom stated that Mr. Trombley was a dedicated and
23 committed Reserve Officer. He stated that Mr. Trombley had been instrumental in founding the
24 reserve department. Chief Engstrom thanked Mr. Trombley for all he had done and stated that
25 without his participation in the reserves,the department could not have been as good as it is
26 today.
27 Mayor Ranallo presented Mr. Trombley a plaque of appreciation of community service awarded
28 the City of St. Anthony and expressing the gratitude of the City Council. He thanked Mr.
29 Trombley and indicated the Police Reserve plays an intricate part in the City of St. Anthony.
30 Chief Engstrom indicated that the regular Police Department is able to be more functional as a
31 result of the commitment of the volunteer's service to the community. Chief Engstrom then
32 introduced the Reserve Officers, Lt. Bob Nehring, Gary Myrick, Sgt. Dick Hopperstead, Steve
103 Bystrom, Jeff Speiss, Corporal Jody Bodway, and Shane Justen, who were in attendance at the
34 meeting. Chief Engstrom also acknowledged Reserve Officers, Matt Steen, Senior Reserve
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1 Officer Scot Rollie, Boyd Preston, Penny Owen, and Brett Letourneau, who were not able to
2 attend the meeting.
3 Councilmember Enrooth arrived at 7:12 P.M.
4 Lt. Bob Nehring and Sgt. Dick Hopperstead thanked Mr. Trombley for all his years of service
5 with the Reserves. They commented that his efforts were exemplary as Mr. Trombley neither
6 worked nor lived in the City of St. Anthony but volunteered thousands of hours to the city just
7 out of pride in doing the job. They then presented a plaque of appreciation to Reserve Officer
8 Steve Bystrom. They explained that Officer Bystrom had been a member of the ReservesTrom
9 April of 1993 through October of 1994 and had been instrumental in advancing the organization.
10 Mr. Steve Bystrom accepted the award and expressed his appreciation of being able to work with
11 the City of St. Anthony and all the members of the Reserves and the Police Department.
12 Ranallo announced that the Appreciation Night for all volunteers was scheduled for April 20,
13 1995. He invited all Reserve Officers and their significant others to attend. He thanked the
14 Reserve Officers for the work they do and encouraged them to continue the good work.
05 V. LICENSES/PERNIITS/PETITIONS.
16 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the following licenses:
17 Cigarette License
18 Snyder Drugs, St. Anthony Village Shopping Center
19 Stop 'N' Go, 37th and Stinson Boulevard
20 Apache Amoco, 37th and Silver Lake Road
21 Garbage Haulers License
22 Waste Management, Blaine, Mn
23 Larry's Quality Sanitation
24 Heating License
25 Allan Mechanical Inc., Minnetonka, MN
26 Northwest Sheetmetal Company, St. Paul, MN
27 Service Station
28 Stop N' Go, 37th and Stinson Boulevard
29 Apache Amoco, 37th and Silver Lake Road
30 Don's Apache Auto Wash
31 Vending;Machines
32 T.J. Enterprises, Minnetonka, MN
33 Motion carried unanimously.
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1 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to approve a temporary 3.2 beer permit to Ms. Lori Rupp
2 LaFleur, Central Park, Block Party, July 22, 1995 and, also, to approve a 3.2 beer permit to Stop 'N' Go,
3 37th and Stinson Boulevard.
4 Voting on the motion:
5 Aye: Ranallo, Enrooth, Fleming, Wagner
6 Nay: Marks
7 Motion carried.
8 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
9 Motion by Marks, second by Ranallo to approve the following claims:
10 A. Ancom Communication. Inc.. in the amount of$5,754.56 for monitor equipment for St.
11 Anthony Fire Department.
12 B. 5 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
13 Motion carried unanimously.
�4 VII. REPORTS.
15 A. Mayor.
16 Mayor Ranallo asked if the council had any changes to be made to the proposed volunteer
17 dinner list enclosed in their packet. Council consensus was reached to accept the list and
18 City Manager was so informed.
19 B. Council,
20 Wagner indicated that Winterfest was proceeding well. He explained the activities would
21 include golf, a milk carton sled race, ice sculptures, sleigh rides, and a hockey shootout
22 with prizes for all the events. There will also be hot cocoa and candy bars available. He
23 stated they are expecting approximately 200 children and parents to attend.
24 Fleming reported her attendance at the Library Meeting. She reminded the
25 councilmembers of the annual May book sale which will be held on May 6, 1995. She
26 explained that National Library week will be April 9th through the 15th. She stated that
27 as part of the National Library Week, Microsoft Corporation is offering one free CD Rom
28 version of the encyclopedia to any library who submits 25 or more 100 word essays
29 describing how the library has changed their life. These essays have to be submitted prior
30 to June 1, 1995.
31Fleming reported her attendance at the first meeting of the Improving Community Life
02 Committee. She reported the committees goal is to fmd ways to enable cities to become
33 livable communities. She stated that Ann Higgins, League of Minnesota Cities gave an
34 informative legislative update on education and the impact in regard to the increase in
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1 taxes for education. Fleming indicated that projections call for an 8.9% increase in.
2 funding necessary for K-12 public education for the 1996-97 school year. State revenues
3 to the general fund are expected to increase by 5.9% for the same period while
4 expenditures required under current law are expected to increase total state spending by
5 6.6%. She stated that Governor Carlson has recommended establishing a Learning Gap
6 Program to combine revenues received by local school districts into a single block grant
7 of$150 million. The Senate is discussing abolishing the State Department of Education
8 to replace it with a Department of Children and Educational Services by July 1, 1996.
9 Fleming also reported she plans to attend the legislative conference at the Capital on
10 March 30, 1995.
11 Enrooth reported that he had discussed his concerns in regards to Williams Pipeline with
12 the Fire Chief of Roseville and had received positive response.
13 C. Ci1y Manager.
14 City Manager Mornson reported there has been discussion with a realtor and a developer
15 regarding the triangular lot on Old Highway 8 and 29th Avenue N.E. The area is a total
58,000 square feet and there are three structures located on the lot at the present time. He
stated there is a possibility of sub-dividing the lot into five lots.
18 Mornson reported the bids for the property at 3111 close tomorrow at 10:00 A.M. and
19 will be discussed at the next H.R.A. meeting. He reported that the paperwork had all
20 been submitted for the property on Coolidge Street and a new house will be started by
21 May 1995.
22 He stated it will not be necessary to have a work session on March 7, 1995. He reported
23 that the proposed community center will be on the March 14, 1995 agenda and the Sports
24 Boosters will be invited to discuss the proposed gym.
25 Jim Kozarek, President of the Sports Boosters, stated they support the addition of gym
26 space in the community center and are willing to negotiate the size and funding. He
27 stated the Sports Boosters are concerned with the cost, the size, and the availability of
28 storage space. Mr. Kozarek stated that the Sports Boosters will only be utilizing the gym
29 for five months of the year and that other organizations will also be using the gym. He
30 was concerned that other organizations should also be supplying a portion of the funding.
31 Mr. Kozarek indicated he will return to the March 14, 1995 council meeting with the
32 fiscal amount the Sports Boosters can afford for the gym and the specific size gym they
33 will require.
Mornson reported the meeting with the Rice Creek Watershed District which was
35 scheduled for March 9, 1995 has been rescheduled for March 21, 1995 at 10:00 A.M. He
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1 also reported of a meeting on March 24, 1995, he and Larry Hamer will attend at the
2 TCAAP in Arden Hills,to receive a report on the cleaning out system they are utilizing.
3 Mornson called the Council's attention to a invitation distributed this evening to the
4 "What Goes Around, Comes Around...Maybe" workshop hosted by Community
5 Education.
6 Mornson inquired as to how much time was allowed to businesses, for banners to be
7 removed that were not within the city ordinance. Council consensus was that the banners
8 were allowed for up to 30 days with approval of the City Manager.
9 VIII. PUBLIC HEARING.
10 A. 1995 , Year YM 1 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant
11 Program (Resolution 95-022
12 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to open the public hearing for a resolution approving
13 protected use of funds for 1995 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant
14 Program at 7:49 P.M.
�5 _Motion carried unanimously.
16 Mornson explained that this resolution was to allocate the $22,131.00 in funds from the 1995
17 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant. He stated that$6,000.00 of the i
18 fund will be used for Senior Citizens Programs, $9,431.00 will be used for removal*of
19 architectural barriers to play areas and the upgrade of play equipment in the city parks to ADA
20 standards, and $6,700.00 will be sent to Hennepin County for Single Family Housing
21 Rehabilitation for St. Anthony residents awaiting assistance. Mornson indicated there were two
22 families waiting for assistance and this amount will fund both families.
23 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to close the public hearing at 7:54 P.M.
24 Motion carried unanimously.
25 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve Resolution 95-022, Approving Projected Use
26 of Funds for 1995 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program.
27 Motion carried unanimously.
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1 IX. NEW BUSINESS
2 A. Ordinance 1995-002, re: Plumbing, Heating,Air Conditioning Refrigeration Fees( 1st
3 reading
4 Morrison explained that the fees had not been adjusted for quite some time. This ordinance will
5 simplify the calculation of fees. He stated the fees would now be similar to the fees charged in
6 New Brighton and less than the fees charged in Minneapolis.
7 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the 1 st reading of Ordinance 1995-002, relating
8 to fees, amending fee Nos. 11 and 12 of section 615.07 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of
9 Ordinances..
10 Motion carried unanimously.
11 B. Resolution 95-024,re: Supporting Passage of the "Minnesota Emerging
12 Communications Services Act of 1995.
13 Morrison explained that the League of Minnesota Cities and the Minnesota Association of
14 Community Telecommunications Administrators are promoting legislation that would:
1. require any new telecommunications services to be subject to permitting requirements for
the use of public property and rights-of-way to deliver new communications services for
17 profit;
18 2. require any new telecommunications service to compensate municipalities for the right to
19 use public right-of-way to deliver new services for profit;
20 3. require any new telecommunications service to reserve capacity on its network for public
21 and governmental use; and
22 4. prohibit redlining of service territories.
23 In response to Marks, Morrison explained that the purpose of this legislation is to protect the
24 cable companies and maintain competition. Without this legislation,the telephone company
25 could take over the cable industry and operate with just the telephone lines.
26 Fleming explained that if the telephone companies take over the cable business the community
27 may lose all it's public access.
28 Ranallo added that there is a franchise fee that is paid by the cable companies. He expressed
29 concern that if the telephone companies take over, there will no longer be public or education
30 networks.
31 Motion by Ranallo, second by Fleming to approve Resolution 95-024, Supporting the Passage of
32 the "Minnesota Emerging Communications Services Act of 1995".
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1 Motion carried unanimously.
2 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
3 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
4 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 P.M.
5 Motion carried unanimously.
6 Respectfully submitted,
7 Lorri Kopischke
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10 Mayor
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12 City Clerk