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I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
02 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 JULY 25, 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, Enrooth, Wagner, and Fleming.
9 Also Present: Michael Mornson, City Manager.
10 III. APPROVAL OF JULY 25, 1995 COUNCIL AGENDA.
11 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to approve the July 25, 1995 Council Agenda with the
12 following changes:
13 Under V. Licenses/Permits/Petitions add: Request for Bingo License for Village Fest.
14 Under V. Licenses/Permits/Petitions add: V.A. Request for Stop Sign at the corner of 37th and
15 Foss Road
66 Motion carried unanimously.
17 IV. APPROVAL OF JULY 11, 1995 COUNCIL MINUTES.
18 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the July 11, 1995 Council minutes as presented.
19 Motion carried unanimously.
20 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
21 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the following licenses:
22 Contractors
23 The Wirth Companies, St. Anthony, MN (Remodeling Apache Medical Building
24 Card Construction Company, Mendota Heights, MN (Renewal)
25 Heating Contractors
26 Blaine Heating, Air Conditioning & Electric, Inc., Blaine, MN (Renewal)
27 All Season Comfort, Inc.,New Brighton, MN (Renewal)
28 Pioneer Furnace& Fireplace, Coon Rapids, MN (Replacing Furnace & Air Conditioner
29 at 3415 Stinson Boulevard)
30 Multiple Dwelling
31 Highcrest Manor, 3605 - 37th Avenue NE (Renewal)
32 Motion carried unanimously.
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1 Motion by Wagner, second by Fleming to approve a Bingo License for Village Fest, Saturday
2 August 5, 1995.
3 Motion carried unanimously.
4 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to approve temporary 3.2 beer and wine permit for St.
5 Charles Borromeo Church Steak Fry and Dance, 2727 Stinson Boulevard, September 22, 1995.
6 Voting on the motion:
7 Aye: Ranallo, Enrooth, Fleming, Wagner
8 Abstain: Marks
9 Motion carried.
10 A. Request for Stop Sign at 37th Avenue and Foss Road.
11 Mayor Ranallo reported he had received a request from residents in the area for a stop sign at
12 37th Avenue and Foss Road. There was Council consensus to direct staff to perform a study of
6 the corner to see if the traffic warranted stop signs. He also advised the residents to circulate a
petition in the area to see how many residents were in favor of the additional stop signs.
15 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
16 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the following claims:
17 A. 6 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
18 Motion carried unanimously.
19 VII. REPORTS.
20 A. Planning Commission - July 18, 1995.
21 1. Landis & Gyr Powers, Inc., 2808 Anthony Lane South- Temporary, Accessory,
22 Use Building Placement.
23 City Manager Morrison reported Mr. William Gresko, General Manager of Landis & Gyr
24 Power, Inc. is requesting to be able to place a temporary, 10 foot by 40 foot storage trailer
25 on the property at 2808 Anthony Lane South. He indicated there was no public hearing
26 required for this action and the Planning Commission recommended approval.
27 Mr. William Gresko, Landis & Gyr Power, Inc., indicated they will require the temporary
storage for approximately 18 months, until December 31, 1996. At that time, he
429 explained, the lease will expire and they will either build a permanent site or relocate. He
30 indicated the storage building will be behind the site and not easily visible.
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1 Motion by Marks, second by Fleming to approve the request to place a temporary, 10 foot
2 by 40 foot storage trailer on the property at 2808 Anthony Lane South, until December
3 31, 1996, subject to Fire Marshall review and approval.
4 Motion carried unanimously.
5 B. Community Center Update.
6 Mayor Ranallo commented on some of the items addressed in a recent article in the Focus
7 Newspaper. He reported there were many inaccuracies in the article. In 1992, the School
8 Board and City performed a joint survey of the residents in the area. The residents
9 indicated they felt the City needed a Community Center. In October 1994,town
10 meetings were held to discuss the building and explain why the building should be built
11 new instead of remodeled and how to go about this. These meetings were highly
12 publicized. The City has met constantly with the School Board because the School Board
13 takes care of the community portion of the building. Once the referendum was resolved,
14 the School Board determined the amount of square footage they would require in the
15 Community Center and the amount of rent they were able to pay. At first, Community
16 Services said they did not need a gym but since have changed their mind and_are
contributing $10,000.00 for the gym.
18 Marks indicated the current building is in bad repair. The heating of the building is
19 terrible and the space for the Police Department is under mandate to update.
20 Ranallo reported the City has known it would need to do something for the past 15 years
21 and through a system with the department heads have been saving and putting funds into
22 the capitol budget fund and now have 1.3 million dollars for renovation or a new
23 building.
24 Wagner indicated a key factor in the determination of building new rather than renovation
25 is the current building is not in compliance with the ADA requirements.
26 Discussion on the Proposed Community Center Building
27 Mr. John Albright, 2512 Silver Lane N.E. #103, indicated he saw a need to maintain the
28 current day care services in one central location rather than two locations. He also
29 thought the proposal should call for a provision for three separate age level groups rather
30 than two. He felt this would benefit not only the residents in the community but would
31 also attract the type of people St. Anthony wishes to draw into the community.
Ms. Jeanne Hoaglund, 2516 36th Avenue N.E., reported she and her husband bought their
3 home in St. Anthony two years ago. She indicated she had two children who had never
34 been to day care before they moved to St. Anthony. She indicated the day care was ideal
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1 as it was so close and both children could be in the same location. The center is well run,
2 staff is knowledgeable and the cost is reasonable. She indicated her children are happy
3 here and receive excellent care and guidance. She asked the Council consider the
4 children, our future, and provide space for them in the Community Center. She indicated
5 it would be difficult for the children to go to two different locations. She asked there be a
6 place provided in the facility for extended day care.
7 Ranallo indicated when the City first spoke with the School Board regarding how many
8 square feet they would need in the Community Center,the board thought it better to have
9 the extended care at Wilshire Park School. The School Board has since reconsidered and
10 informally decided to extend from 20 to 25 years to allow the addition of two more
11 rooms. The School Board has not yet voted on this issue but it appears the decision is
12 concrete.
13 There was discussion between the School Boardmembers, and residents regarding the
14 pre-school, kindergarten and extended day care programs.
15 Ms. Myrene Biernat, 3413 Croft Drive, stated they had looked for a home for two years
16 and decided to stay in St. Anthony because their children had been in daycare here for
two years. She reported she had investigated the day care in the surrounding
18 communities and the only day care in the area was located here and at Little Christians.
19 She indicated there is another center in Roseville but it is completely full. If day care is
20 not available here, she does not.know where her children will go. She stated she felt if
21 the day care does not stay here, it will cause many problems. She hoped there would
22 even be a place for teenage children to go. She stated St. Anthony Community Center
23 has become a neighbor and a community and she looks to future use of the Community
24 Center.
25 Ms. Joann Mercil, 2922 Townview Avenue, stated she has a son in kindergarten and a
26 new baby. Her son has done well at the center and she would like to see her new child
27 attend when he comes of age. She indicated if St. Anthony wants younger families to
28 come into the community, they need to offer programs for the younger families to take
29 advantage of. She hoped the Council and the School Board would work together for the
30 benefit of the Community Center. She stated if the School Board was unable to finance
31 the day care, she would like to see the City offer assistance.
32 Enrooth stated the School Board has participated and worked with the City Council in
33 this matter more than ever before. He read the statistics indicating there were more non-
34 residents enrolled in the day care than were residents.
Ms. Kathleen Wolff, 3316 Skycroft Circle, congratulated and applauded the City Council
6 for extending the loan to address the extended care program. She indicated the
37 Community Center has had everything a family could want including day care, activities,
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1 and sports programs. She indicated the day care here has a wonderful staff. In order to
2 keep this program going, the program has to allow people in from outside the community.
3 She felt people from the other communities bring in diversity and create a good
4 foundation to grow on. She stated she would like the City Council to find a way the City
5 can support the extra room in the Community Center. She suggested adding a line item
6 in the budget for the extra room. She stated supporting families and young people is
7 supporting the future.
8 Ms. Jan Stark, 2838 Brighton Avenue N.E., stated she was glad extended care was
9 staying at the Community Center but would also like the day care to stay. She indicated
10 it would be difficult to separate brothers and sisters. She stated it would help the
11 extended care because children would be moving up from the day care to the extended
12 care. She commented she knows all the staff and feels comfortable here.
13 Wagner expressed his concern as the day care program required other funds besides the
14 funds for the space and the School Board is having difficulty funding the program.
15 Kathy Knapp, Community Services Director indicated in the past day care has lost
6 money. She reported there are currently 28 children enrolled and they are breaking even.
The program has previously been subsidized by Community Services and the School
18 Board.
19 Ranallo reported Community Services receives funds from the state to run their
20 programs. The City has nothing to do with Community Services as such.
21 Ms. Lorie Ludwig, 4028 Fordham Drive N.E., indicated she moved into St. Anthony the
22 day her son was born. Her son first attended day care and is now enrolled in the extended
23 care program. She indicated she also has a younger daughter and does not want to be
24 forced to take her children to two separate locations. She reported her son has received
25 excellent care and education with a nice balance. She expressed her distress at having to
26 uproot her children from this center. She felt if the day care was closed it could turn into
27 a self perpetuating cycle with less and less people coming for extended care. This needs
28 to be addressed over the long term and not the short term. She stated this is something
29 the community really needs.
30 Ms. Valerie Griep, 3305 Townview Avenue, reported the two reasons she moved to St.
31 Anthony from Burnsville were the school district and child care facilities and program.
32 She felt this program was an integral part of the community.
33 Mr. Jim McNulty, 2921 33rd Avenue N.E., stated he felt the plan for this Community
Center was well laid out. He felt it important to know what amount of facilities would be
OP5 required in the future. He would like to see the people of St. Anthony served first.
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1 Mr. Stan Nelson, 3504 Maplewood Drive, addressed the basic construction of the facility.
2 He stated he found a potential problem with the location of the sally ports being 570 feet
3 from 33rd Avenue. He suggested they be located on the west side of the building with
4 access to Silver Lake Road. He also commented on the size of the entry lobby being 10%
5 of the total square footage of the building. He indicated, leaving out the bathrooms, there
6 were 125 doors in the facility. He suggested a more open construction as doors were
7 expensive in terms of construction and maintenance.
8 Ranallo indicated both the Fire Department and the Police Department had indicated they
9 were comfortable with the location of the sally ports.
10 Ms. Cindy Peterson, 3216 Skycroft Drive, indicated if residents were concerned about
11 child care, they needed to direct their comments to Community Services and the School
12 Board. She suggested residents contact their School Boardmembers and get the item on
13 the next agenda.
14 Ms. Wolff indicated the residents have gone to the School Board and they cannot afford
15 the day care. She stated they are now asking the City to help fund the center.
& Ranallo indicated all residents would like to see the day care stay and a bigger gym but
17 the dilemma is providing the funds.
18 Mr. McNulty expressed it was imperative that not one square foot of the gym be taken
19 away. This area was needed to help the older children stay off the streets.
20 Mr. Albright commented that 50%of the people moving into the community would be in
21 need of day care services. If these people were unable to obtain day care, they would
22 move elsewhere and the demand and price of homes in the area would go down and
23 ultimately would affect the tax base.
24 Ranallo indicated the Council would confer with School Boardmembers,project figures,
25 and if the bids come in lower than expected, it may be possible to make some small
26 changes. He thanked the residents for their input and the School Board for their
27 cooperation.
28 Memo of Understanding with the Sports Boosters.
29 Ranallo reported he was informed Monday morning the Sports Boosters were willing to
30 pay $20,000 a year for use of the gym.
City Manager Morrison stressed the importance of a decision tonight. If a decision was
GY2 not made tonight, the City would be unable to continue with the plans and specifications
33 and would be forced to defer bids until early spring of 1996.
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1 Enrooth reported the Sports Boosters have determined they will only be able to donate
2 $20,000 per year for the gym and a storage room. He suggested building a 3600 square
3 foot gym and eliminating the Sports Boosters storage room. The City could then proceed
4 with bids and charge rent for the gym on a first come, first serve basis. The $20,000
5 donation could go toward rental of the facility.
6 Mr. Jim Kozarek, Sports Boosters, indicated they had been negotiating for gym space
7 since October of 1994. The committee had approached the board and recommended a
8 donation of$50,000 for the gym space and the storage room. It was the opinion of the
9 Sports Boosters Board that since their operation is tentative, depending on the status of
10 pull tabs, this was too large of a commitment for too long of a time period.
11 Ranallo commented that with the present gym size of 3600 square feet, there was no
12 room to stand and watch the games. He would like to see a larger gym if possible.
13 Enrooth suggested to construct a 5000 square foot gym, with no storage room, at a cost of
14 $55,000. This would provide more room than the existing gym and still be affordable.
Ms. Kelly Wilson, 1761-3rd Street S.W.,New Brighton, stated the current gym was
unsafe. There was no where to sit and the spectators feet were in the area of play.
17 Enrooth reiterated it would be appropriate for the Sports Boosters to pay rent for the gym
18 time and that it be on a first come, first serve basis.
19 In response to Mr. Albright, Ranallo indicated it would not be possible to obtain funds
20 appropriated under the Federal Crime Bill for funding of this project.
21 Mr. Terry Taylor, 2928 Rankin Road, Vice President of the Sports Boosters and
22 Chairman of Charitable Gambling stated if the Sports Boosters went ahead with a
23 commitment of$50,000 per year and pull tabs were gone, the City would have the right
24 to go to the community and ask for the money without a referendum. If this were to
25 happen the community may not look favorable on the Sports Boosters. He indicated they
26 had done their best with the resources they have and the resources they believe to be
27 available in the future.
28 Ranallo thanked the Sports,Boosters for the work they had done and their good
29 cooperation.
30 Ms. Mary Ellen Maske, 3516 Harding Street, expressed St. Anthony is on the brink of
31 being reborn and should rejoice and celebrate. She stated the children in this community
deserve the best.
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1 Fleming indicated it was difficult for her to hear people ask the "City" to fund these
2 programs because ultimately it was not the City but the taxpayers who would be paying
3 for the programs.
4 Ms. Peterson stated if the children did not have the gym to run around in, they may be
5 involved in other inappropriate activities and this would have a negative impact on the
6 whole community. She commented it was important for all people in the community to
7 contribute to facilities for the children.
8 Mr. Tony Weber, 3524 Chesford Road, indicated Mr. Taylor and Mr. Kozarek had put
9 forth great effort to get $50,000 for the gym. He indicated they had tried to make things
10 as workable as possible.
11 Marks indicated the City Council was trying to maintain a community attitude in St.
12 Anthony. The strategy underlying the redevelopments has been to put in place housing to
13 allow a transaction between older and younger people. He indicated the Council is trying
14 to obtain the maximum programs with the funds available.
Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to approve the proposed Community Center with a
5,000 square foot gymnasium and two extended day care rooms pending final approval of
17 the School Board.
18 Motion carried unanimously.
19 The City Council complimented the School Board and the Sports Boosters on their effort
20 and cooperation with the City Council on this issue.
21 Mornson reiterated he needed the School Boardmember's decision as soon as possible to
22 proceed with plans and specifications.
23
24 C. Mayor.
25 Mayor Ranallo reported he and City Manager had met with 1 st Bank on Tuesday to
26 discuss Apache Plaza. Ranallo indicated 1st Bank had turned the property at Apache
27 over to the St. Marie Corporation, which is a part of 1 st Bank and the Wellington
28 Corporation. They will be working jointly to try to redevelop Apache in the form of a
29 P.U.D. They still would like TIF assistance. They are aware of the situation with water
30 run-off and are willing to obtain a new permit and abide by the conditions set forth by the
31 Rice Creek Watershed District. The concept plan will be brought before the Planning
32 Commission and widely publicized so everyone can work together. They hope to start
construction in the fall. Ranallo indicated CUB and Knox are still very interested in the
4 location.
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1 1. Proclamation, re: National Night Out.
2 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to proclaim August 1, 1995 as "National Night
3 Out" in the City of St. Anthony.
4 Motion carried unanimously.
5 Ranallo reported thus far four people have notified the police department they will be
6 doing something for their block, on Tuesday August 1, 1995 for National Night Out. He
7 urged any other residents who were planning on participating to notify the police
8 department so they could schedule a police officer to visit their group.
9 D. Councilmembers
10 Marks commented on the visit of the City Manager/Mayor of Salo, Finland. He and his
11 wife are scheduled to arrive on August 1, 1995. Marks reported he anticipates a group
12 will be meeting the couple at the airport, many activities have been scheduled, and the
13 couple will be in the parade in an honorary position. There was Council consensus to
14 declare the couple as honorary citizens of St. Anthony.
aMotion by Marks, second by Fleming to declare Reijo and Leena Lindqvist,honorary
16 citizens of the City of St. Anthony from August 1, 1995 to August 6, 1995.
17 Motion carried unanimously.
18 Enrooth indicated plans for Village Fest are proceeding well and there is another meeting
19 scheduled for July 27 at 8:00 p.m. The Annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast will be
20 Sunday, August 6th.
21
22 E. Cil, Manager
23 There was Council consensus to reschedule the work session of August 1, 1995 to 4:30
24 p.m. and dinner with the Lindqvists at 6:00 p.m. at the Stonehouse.
25 City Manager Mornson reported after three weeks with new management, the Stonehouse
26 is doing very well.
27 Mornson reported the budget draft for 1996 will be complete in three weeks. He reported
28 he and the Police Chief had met with the Falcon Heights and Lauderdale Administrators
29 and everything was proceeding well. Falcon Heights is planning an open house to be
30 scheduled for Tuesday, September 12, 1995 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. and would like the
•l City Council and Mayor to be in attendance.
32 VIII. PUBLIC HEARING -None.
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1 IX. NEW BUSINESS
2 A. Change Order#2 relating to the 1995 Street Improvement Project.
3 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to approve a Change of Order#2 for 51,392.37
4 for 1995 Street Project.
5 Motion carried unanimously.
6 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
7 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
8 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 P.M.
9 Motion carried unanimously.
10 Respectfully submitted,
Lorri Kopischke
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
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14 Mayor
15 ATTEST:
16 City Clerk