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I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
402 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 MARCH 28, 1995
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
5 The meeting was called to order at 8:01 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor
6 Ranallo.
7 II. ROLL CALL.
8 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Enrooth, Wagner, and Fleming.
9 Councilmembers Absent: Marks.
10 Also Present: Michael Mornson, City Manager.
11 III. APPROVAL OF MARCH 28, 1995 COUNCIL AGENDA.
12 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to approve the March 28, 1995 Council Agenda with the
13 following changes:
14 Under V. LICENSES /PERMITS /PETITIONS, add Knights of Columbus Fridley Council
15 #4381 member request to distribute tootsie rolls April 28, 29, 30, 1995.
66 Motion carried unanimously.
17 IV. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 28, 1995 COUNCIL MINUTES.
18 Motion by Fleming, second by Enrooth to approve the February 28, 1995 Council minutes with
19 the following changes:
20 Page 3, Line 31: Add "LMC" before Improving Community Life.
21 Page 4, Line 9: Add "LMC" before legislative conference.
22 Motion carried unanimously.
23 Mayor Ranallo indicated there was no Council meeting on March 14, 1995, as there was not a
24 quorum present.
25 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
26 Motion by Enrooth, second by Fleming to approve the following licenses:
27 Cigarette License
28 American Amusement Arcades/ Stonehouse& Apache Wells
29 St. Anthony Liquor Stores/ SAV I & SAV II
30 Berggren's Market Enterprises, Inc. /Apache New Market
31 Stop `N' Save, 3259 Stinson Boulevard
0Contractors License
33 Nedegaard Construction Company, Inc., Coon Rapids, MN
34 Demars Signs, Inc., Coon Rapids, MN
35 LaMere Construction, Inc., Minneapolis, MN
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1 Kraus-Anderson Construction Company, Minneapolis, MN
2 Juke Box License
3 Pizza Hut Inc., 3801 Stinson Boulevard
4 Amusement Devise License
5 St. Anthony Liquor Stores/ Stonehouse (4) and Apache Wells (4 )
6 Pizza Hut Inc., 3801 Stinson Boulevard (2 )
7 Garbage Haulers License
8 Woodlake Sanitary Service, Inc., Circle Pines, MN
9 Twin City Sanitation, Inc., Vadnais Heights, MN
10 Gallagher's Service Inc., Minneapolis, MN
1 I Aspen Waste Systems Inc., St. Paul, MN
12 Heating License
13 Superior Heating & A/C, Coon Rapids, MN
14 Service Station License
15 Dick's St. Anthony 66 Service, 2600 Kenzie Terrace
16 St. Anthony Unocal, Inc., 2812 - 27th Avenue N.E.
17 Stop 'N' Save, 3259 Stinson Boulevard
18 Vending Machine License
�19 Pizza Hut, 3801 Stinson Boulevard
0 Manor Wash N' Dry, Apache Plaza
21 U.S. Bench Corporation, Minneapolis, MN
22 Temporary 3.2 Beer and Wine Permit
23 Villagefest 1995, Central Park, August 4 and 5, 1995
24 3.2 On-sale Beer and Wine License
25 Gross Golf Course, Minneapolis Park and Recreation, 2201 St. Anthony Boulevard
26 Pizza Hut/Pizza Hut Inc., 3801 Stinson Boulevard
27 VICORP Restaurants, Inc., Baker's Square Restaurant
28 Stop 'N' Save, 3259 Stinson Boulevard
29 Berggren's Market Enterprises, Inc., Apache New Market
30
31 Motion carried unanimously.
32 Mr. Check, was present representing the Knights of Columbus, Fridley Council#4381. He
33 requested use of store fronts in St. Anthony to pass out tootsie rolls on April 28th, 29th, and 30th,
34 to raise money for children. He stated in 1994, the sale of tootsie rolls resulted in a profit of
35 $12,909.66 which went to seven different handicapped and retarded children funds.
36 Mayor Ranallo indicated that all the monies raised were used in the local area.
37 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to allow Knights of Columbus Fridley Council #4381,
or use of St. Anthony store fronts to distribute tootsie rolls April 28, 29, and 30, 1995.
39 Motion carried unanimously.
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1 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
2 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to approve the following claims:
3 A. North Suburban Cable Commission, in the amount of$9,265.50 for 1995 contribution.
4 B. Midwest Asphalt, Inc., in the amount of$12,585.28 for 1994 Street and Watermain
5 improvements.
6 C. Springsted, Inc., in the amount of$10,712.16 for services preliminary to the issuance of
7 $825,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1995A.
8 D. Northwest Banks, in the amount of$1,172.50 for debt service payment for sewer revision
9 October 1, 1988.
10 E. Moody's Investors Service, in the amount of$3,000.00 for professional services rendered
11 for $825,000 General Obligation Bonds.
12 F. Dorsey & Whitney, in the amount of$583.30 for legal services rendered through January
13 31, 1995 regarding Coolidge Residential Lots and $2,929.74 for professional services
14 rendered through January 31, 1995 for general matters.
15 G. Hance, Iverson, Zappia. LeVahn, Berndt, & Desmond, Ltd., in the amount of$2,400.00,
16 $2,400.00, and $2,400.00 for legal services rendered for the months of January, February,
. 17 and March of 1995.
18 H. 5 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
•9 Motion carried unanimously.
20 VII. REPORTS.
21 A. Planning Commission March 21, 1995.
22 1. Myers Tire Supply, 3839 Chandler Drive - Setback Variance Request
23 Commissioner Makowske reported there was one item that required action at the
24 Planning Commission meeting of March 21, 1995. He stated there was a setback
25 variance request made for Myers Tire Supply, 3839 Chandler Drive. He indicated this lot
26 had an unusual shape. He stated the lot was zoned light-industrial and a residentiallot
27 abutted the back of the property. He indicated Mr. Dane Teaman had requested the
28 setback variance and had indicated that when he fust moved in to the property, there were
29 unclarified notions as to what the fire code required for storage of his products. After he
30 was moved in, the Fire Department informed Mr. Teaman that he was required to have
31 special storage areas for his products. He either would need two foot by three foot rooms
32 with special doors and walls for inside storage or he would need to store the products
33 outdoors. Mr. Teaman then purchased an 8' by 8' storage shed to store the product, and
34 placed it outdoors, next to the loading dock, one foot from the property line. The
35 building inspector then informed Mr. Teaman that the shed was in violation of the
36 setback code, as it had to be placed three feet from the property line. Makowske reported
R7 that Management Assistant, Kim Moore-Sykes, had walked the site and reported there
8 was no place the shed could be positioned on the property that would not require a
39 variance. Management Assistant Moore-Sykes recommended approval of the variance
40 request due to the unusual situation, as there was no other place the shed could be located
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1 and the neighbors approved of the positioning. Makowske indicated he had spoke with
2 the Fire Chief and he approved of the placement, as long as the shed was painted.
3 Makowske reported the shed had a special lining, so there would be no leakage, the
4 product was not dispensed at this site but sold intact, and the shed was located next to the
5 dock so there would not be a lot of movement of the product. He stated the Planning
6 Commission made a motion to recommend Council approval of the rear setback variance
7 as it fulfills the three requirements of Minnesota Statutes, there was no one present at the
8 meeting to speak against it, the City may have been unable to identify the problem when
9 Mr. Teaman asked for clarification, and the exterior of the shed will be painted
10 appropriately. The motion passed by a vote of four to three.
11 In response to Wagner, Makowske indicated the only difficulty the Planning Commission
12 had was establishing the hardship depending on the interpretation of the code and that the
13 Fire Department did approve of the shed being located outdoors as it was more noticeable
14 and was safer for the employees.
15 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to approve the rear setback variance to locate a
16 utility shed at 3839 Chandler Drive one foot from the rear property line as it fulfills the
467 three requirements of Minnesota Statutes, there was no one present at the meeting to
8 speak against it, the City may have been unable to identify the problem when Mr.
19 Teaman asked for clarification, and the exterior of the shed be painted appropriately.
20 Motion carried unanimously.
21
22 Makowske reported the Planning Commission will be taking a more active role in
23 revising the current Comprehensive Plan. He asked if the Council had concerns with any
24 particular area of the plan or the future of the City.
25 Ranallo suggested the Planning Commission look at the Economic Task Force. Also that
26 all members be aware of the vacant properties in St. Anthony and look toward
27 development in these areas.
28
29 B. Mayor.
30 Mayor Ranallo reported his attendance Saturday at the Sports Boosters Appreciation
31 Dinner for coaches. He stated this event was well attended by the coaches.
32 Ranallo also reported that plans for the City's Appreciation Dinner scheduled for April
33 20, 1995, are going well. He indicated the invitations had been mailed and the speaker
34 will be Larry Bodall.
C. Council.
6 Wagner reported that Winterfest was well attended. He indicated it may become an
37 annual event.
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1 Wagner also reported that Villagefest may be reduced to a one day event on Saturday
2 with the golf tournament still being held on Friday and the Kiwani's Pancake Breakfast
3 on Sunday. There are plans to have fireworks and a parade. He reported they have not
4 yet found a band to perform.
5 Wagner reported planning was in process for the upcoming events of the 50th anniversary
6 celebration including a pig roast, concert in the park, Villagefest, and a dinner at St.
7 Charles Church. He indicated that some other activities would include a hog calling
8 contest and six to eight old-fashioned games, such as a gunnysack race.
9 Wagner stated that Dave Urbia had called and indicated he was doing well in Blue Earth
10 and the things he had learned while in St. Anthony were helping him there.
11 Fleming thanked the Council and the City staff for their kindness and support during the
12 loss of her mother.
13 Fleming commented on the story and picture in the newspaper regarding Dr. Charles
14 Kirk, the longest resident of the St. Anthony Shopping Center. She wondered if it was
5 appropriate for the Council to acknowledge Dr. Kirk in some form.
16 Enrooth stated he felt it was more appropriate for the Chamber of Commerce to recognize
17 Dr. Kirk.
18 Fleming reported she had recently stopped and visited the residents at Walker on Kenzie.
19 She stated the residents had commented on the island behind Walker. She wondered if
20 something could be done in that area to improve the appearance.
21 Fleming also reported on a call the Police Department had received from a resident
22 complaining about some children playing in a cul-de-sac. She stated the police responded
23 to a call for disturbance of the peace. She indicated the oldest child was seven years old,
24 it was during daytime hours, and there is always a mother outside with the children. She
25 expressed concern that children won't be allowed to play in the safest part of the street.
26 Fleming indicated she was unaware of the police response but wondered if a mediator
27 should be involved so the children can have the right all other children have to play in the
28 street.
29 D. City Manager,
30 1. Rice Creek Watershed District Citizen Task'Force
31 City Manager Mornson reported a resident, Erling Weiberg has requested to be on the
Rice Creek Watershed District Citizen Task Force. He indicated Mr. Weiberg follows
q'3 the activities of the Watershed District as he was a member of the Soil Board in the past.
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i1 Enrooth questioned if this was the appropriate committee for Mr. Weiberg. He indicated
2. there were a number of task forces related to the Watershed District. He stated the first
3 meeting of the task force was scheduled for Wednesday and he would check on it there.
4 Morrison reported his attendance at a meeting with the Rice Creek Watershed District and
5 indicated he would be discussing this meeting at the work session on April 4th and report
6 on the meeting at the April 11th City Council Meeting.
7 Morrison reported there are two possible tenants for the St. Anthony Shopping Center,
8 Subway and a chinese restaurant.
9
10 Morns_on-reported there were three to four hearings on development projects scheduled
11 for the April Planning Commission meeting. Morrison gave updates on three police
12 issues: (1) he indicated the Police Supervisor position started March 20th; (2) he stated
13 the prosecuting attorney's contract will start on Sunday; and, (3) indicated he had met
14 with the Falcon Heights Administrator today and received compliments on the efforts of
15 the police officers working in that area.
16 Morrison reported within the next 90 days, work will be started on the 1996 union
17 contracts and 1996 budget. He recommended the Council bring their community center
18books to the work session on April 4th. He indicated the 1994 audit was underway and
09 hopefully will be completed by May.
20 Morrison reported Minnegasco and the Fire Department are working on a project where
21 the Fire Department will respond with Minnegasco when there are residential calls
22 regarding heating and carbon monoxide. He stated the Fire Department is applying for
23 some charitable gambling money from the Sports Boosters to purchase a carbon
24 monoxide tester for$1,500.00. He stated there have been four calls in the St. Anthony
25 area this past year.
26 Morrison stated the Board of Review Meeting will be held April 11, 1995 at 6:30 P.M.
27 After adjournment of the meeting, the City Council Meeting will begin.
28 VIII. PUBLIC HEARING -None.
29 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
30 Rosemary Franzese reported she spoke with Bob Porter, Head of Finance for the Minnesota
31 Board of Education. He indicated the St. Anthony School District is number one in the state for
32 the most dollars per student in supplemental aid. The average state aid per student is $3015.00.
33 The St. Anthony students receive $3,783.00 each. She indicated the excess referenda is
34 grandfathered in. The current excess referendum could not be passed as it is over 25% of the
35 state aid formula. In other words, St. Anthony has topped out on the amount of state aid a
�6 student can receive and also topped out on the number of dollars obtained from property taxes.
St. Anthony is 3rd in the amount of open enrollment dollars in the State. She reported there are
38 bills on the Legislative floor that will allow governmental entities to have control of school
39 district TIFs. She reported today she spoke with Dan Brian, Head of Organization for the State
40 Department of Education and he has written a language on a moratorium on public building to
41 take effect July 1 st, as there is too much building going on without planning. This is mainly in
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91 reference to out of state building. She indicated last year the legislature gave out $10 million to
2 St. Paul and $10 million to Minneapolis for magnet schools. St. Anthony, along with eight other
3 suburban school districts, is in conjunction with the Minneapolis School. They are currently
4 looking for a site in downtown Minneapolis for a K-12 school. $10 million has been given plus
5 $700,000.00 for the planning and the staff training. The state will only cover 75%of the
6 expenses of the magnet school. St. Anthony and the other eight suburban school districts will be
7 responsible for the remaining 25%. There are seniority and pay issues for the future employees
8 of this school. She reported there are 18 more school districts that are merging this coming year,
9 which will leave a total of 361 school districts in the state.
10
11 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
12 A. Ordinance 1995-002, re: Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Fees (2nd
13 reading
14 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to approve the second.reading of Ordinance 1995-002,
15 relating to fees amending fees Nos. 11 and 12 of section 615.07 of the 1,993 St.Anthony Code of
16 Ordinances.
17 Motion carried unanimously.
18 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
19 Motion by Wagner, second by Ranallo to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 P.M.
20 Motion carried unanimously.
21 Respectfully submitted,
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