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1 CITY OF-ST. ANTHONY
•2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 NOVEMBER 27, 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, and Fleming.
9 Also Present: Michael Mornson, City Manager and Councilmember Elect Faust.
10 Councilmember Absent: Enrooth.
11 III. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 27, 1995 COUNCIL AGENDA.
12 Motion by Marks, second by Fleming to approve the November 27, 1995 Council Agenda as
13 presented.
14 Motion carried unanimously.
15 IV. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 14, 1995 COUNCIL MINUTES.
�6 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to approve the November 14, 1995 Council minutes as
�j presented.
18 Motion carried unanimously.
19 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS -None.
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21 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
22 Motion by Marks, second by Fleming to approve the following claims:
23 A. Midwest Machinery in the amount.of$60,598.50 for John Deere 444G Wheel Loader.
24 B. 4 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
25 Motion carried unanimously.
26 VII. REPORTS.
27 A. Planning Commission -November 21, 1995.
28 1. Apache Medical and Professional Building,4001 Stinson.Boulevard: Sign
29 Variance.
30 Commissioner Franzese was present representing the Planning Commission. She
reported the issue of discussion of the Planning Commission was the question of whether
the office building should be considered one business or a number of businesses. She
33 indicated there were no guidelines in the recently completed comprehensive sign
34 guidelines to address this question. She reported the Planning Commission, after 1-1/2
35 hours of debate, had recommended denial of the variance as the three criteria for granting
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1 a variance were not met in this case. Commissioner Franzese noted the current
2 occupancy of the building is 86%. There are 25 suites in the building and eight are
3 vacant. She noted the requested sign is not very visible and will not accomplish what the
4 tenants are looking for. She also questioned if people look for the building or for an
5 individual business.
6 City Manager Morrison noted staff was initially concerned with the definition of
7 "commercial establishment" as by code each "commercial establishment" is allowed one
8 identification sign per right-of--way frontage. Under further study, it has been determined
9 there can be as many signs as desired as long as it does not exceed 15%of the total area
10 of the wall, up to a maximum of 150 square feet. The reason for the variance is that the
11 signs must be located on a wall facing a right-of-way. This request is for signs facing the
12 south side of the building and that side of the building has no "right-of-way frontage".
13 Motion by Ranallo, second by Wagner to deny the petition for a wall sign variance for
14 Wirth Companies for the Apache Medical Building based on the recommendation of the
15 Planning Commission and staff and that there is insufficient information provided.
Momson again stressed the variance was required not for the amount of signs being
requested but due to it being placed on a side.of the building which had no public right-
18 of-way.
19 Councilmember Wagner noted Wirth Co. could install a ground sign or an entry sign.
20 Commissioner Franzese stated there was already a free standing sign on Stinson
21 Boulevard. She again noted the requested sign was not located in the most desirable
22 location as it would not be very visible.
23 Mayor Ranallo stated he concurred with the Planning Commission that there had not been
24 enough study done on the sign placement. He felt the issue should be reconsidered with
25 staff to determine the best options for Apache Medical Building and it's tenants.
26 Councilmember Elect Faust noted the Planning Commission did not have the benefit of
27 the letter from City Attorney Soth. Wirth Company did not present the Commission with
28 a good plan. The Commission decided to deny the petition and allow Wirth Companies
29 to come back with more information and allow the Commission to obtain the information
30 they required.
31 Mayor Ranallo noted the City wants to work with the businesses in Apache Medical
Building. If there is a way to erect the sign within the code it should be done. He stated
staff should work with Wirth Companies to determine a solution that would benefit all
34 parties.
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1 Voting on the motion: Marks, Ranallo, Fleming and Wagner voted aye.
2 Motion carried unanimously.
3 There was Council consensus to direct staff and the Planning Commission to determine a
4 solution for sign placement which would be beneficial to Wirth Company to identify and
5 help promote the businesses in the building.
6 B. Maw
7 Mayor Ranallo reported he and the City Manager had met with First Bank, St. Marie
8 Corporation, and they are still working to bring CUB Foods into Apache Mall. It still
9 appears to be a strong possibility.
10 Ranallo also reported his attendance at a meeting with the City Manager and the School
11 Superintendent to discuss parking and related issues on 33rd Avenue in front of the
12 school. A letter had been sent to the 17-18 residents along 33rd Avenue indicating the
13 City's intent to install no parking signs on the south side of 33rd Avenue in front of the
14 resident's homes. Ranallo reported he had received three calls from residents expressing
15 they did not approve of the no parking signs. He noted two residents had attended the
& meeting and expressed they did not mind the no parking signs or the 25 mile per hour
17 speed limit but were in opposition to flashing yellow lights. He reported there were other
18 options discussed at the meeting, such as parking the buses on the street to let the children
19 off, using the turn around open for parents to drop off students and not allowing parking
20 in the horseshoe. City Manager will further investigate this issue and report back at a
21 later date.
22 Ranallo reminded Council of the City staff appreciation breakfast scheduled for
23 December 21, 1995 at 7:00 A.M.
24 C. Councilmembers.
25 Councilmember Fleming reported Jeff at the library was excited as they would be
26 extending their hours.
27 Councilmember Marks submitted a draft resolution in regard to honoring Telle Lassooy-
28 Saura from Salo, Finland. He noted he had embedded some of the history into the
29 resolution.
30 D. Cit} Manager.
31 City Manager Morrison noted the Council needed to meet with the architect to discuss the
32 exterior color of the new City Hall/Community Center. There was Council consensus to
discuss this with the architect at the December 20, 1995 Council meeting if it could not
*4 wait until the January 2, 1996 work session. Mornson reported the contractor plans to
35 continue work on the City Hall/Community Center as long as weather permits.
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1 Morrison noted a conditional use permit was being requested by the Solid Rock Church to
2 locate in Apache Plaza. They are requesting a one year lease. This item will be
3 considered at the Planning Commission meeting on December 19, 1995 and at the City
4 council meeting on December 20, 1995.
5 Morrison reminded the Council the next two meetings are scheduled for December 6 and
6 December 20, 1995.
7 Morrison noted a letter received by the City of Columbia Heights in regard to a Joint
8 Powers Agreement between St. Anthony and Columbia Heights for the construction of a
9 signal at 39th Avenue and Stinson Boulevard. On November 10, 1995 new rules were
10 adopted for State Aid Operations which will allow St. Anthony's entire cost of this
11 construction to be funded by Municipal State Aid Construction Funds. There was
12 Council consensus to place this item on the agenda of the December 6, 1995 City Council
13 meeting.
14 VIII. PUBLIC HEARING -None.
5 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
16 A. Resolution 95-063. re: Award Bid for Sale of$2.650,000.00 Tax Increment Bonds,
17 Series 1995B.
18 Mr. Bob Thistle, Springsted, Inc. explained the City of St. Anthony had authorized their
19 company to go to bid on behalf of the City for general obligation tax increment bonds in
20 the amount of$2,650,000.00 for the City Hall /Community Center. Nine bids were
21 received. The low bid was received by Piper Jaffray Inc. in conjunction with Robert W.
22 Baird& Co., Inc. at an interest rate of 4.8520%. The estimated interest rate had been
23 5.23%. The difference will result in a$30,000.00 reduction of interest over the life of the
24 issuance. The City of St. Anthony's credit rating was reaffirmed by Moody's as A-1. Mr.
25 Thistle noted the interest rate has not been comparable to this since 1968. He
26 commended the City for bringing the project into the market at the right time.
27 Ranallo noted the reduction in interest resulted only in a savings, not in an excess of
28 funds which could be used elsewhere. Mr. Thistle concurred.
29 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to adopt Resolution 95-063, relating to
30 $2,650,000.00 General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 199513; authorizing the
31 issuance, awarding the sale to Piper Jaffray Inc. in conjunction with Robert W. Baird&
32 Co., Inc. at an interest rate of 4.8520%, fixing the form and details, and providing for the
3 execution and delivery thereof and the security therefor.
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34 Motion carried unanimously.
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1 B. Resolution 96-060. re- Federal Drug Testing Act.
2 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to adopt Resolution 95-060, in regard to
3 implementing the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act and related
4 regulations.
5 Motion carried unanimously.
6 C. Resolution 95-062. re: Metropolitan Livable Communities Act.
7 Motion by Marks, second by Ranallo to adopt Resolution 95-062, in regard to approving
8 the housing goals agreement of the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act.
9 Motion carried unanimously.
10 D. Resolution 95-058, re: City Manager's 1996 Salary.
11 Motion by Marks, second by Fleming to adopt Resolution 95-058, in regard to approving
12 the 1996 salary of Michael J. Mornson, St. Anthony City Manager.
13 Motion carried unanimously.
64 Ranallo thanked City Manager for all his dedicated efforts. He noted an error in the paper
15 last week which stated that City Manager had negotiated the labor contracts this year and
16 two years ago the City had hired someone to do this. Ranallo stated Public Works
17 Director had negotiated the contracts two years ago.
18 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
19 A. Ordinance 1995-007, re: Unused Sick Leave (2nd Reading).
20 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to approve the second reading of Ordinance 1995-
21 007, relating to unused sick leave; amending Section 300.10, Subd. 8 (a).
22 Motion carried unanimously.
23 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
24 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to adjourn the meeting at 7:41 P.M.
25 Motion carried unanimously. .
26 Respectfully submitted,
27 Lorri Kopischke
8 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
30 Mayor
31 .ATTEST: �
32 City Clerk