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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 FEBRUARY 13, 1996
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 Faust.
9 Also Present: Michael Mornson, City Manager and William Soth, City Attorney.
10 III. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 13, 1996 COUNCIL AGENDA.
11 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to approve the February 13, 1996 Council Agenda as
12 presented.
13
14 Motion carried unanimously.
15 IV. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 23, 1996 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
16 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the January 23, 1996 Council Meeting Minutes
17 as presented.
18 Motion carried unanimously.
19 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
20 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the following licenses:
21 Heating License:
22 E.L.K. Mechanical Inc., Ramsey, MN (working at the Arbors)
23 B & M Heating A/C, Andover, MN (working at 3128 Old Highway 8)
24 O'Brien Sheet Metal, Minneapolis, MN (working at Firestone)
25 Metropolitan Mechanical, Minneapolis, MN (working at 3015-37th Avenue NE)
26 Ray N. Welter Heating, Minneapolis, MN (working at 2800 Roosevelt Street)
27 Abatec Mechanical Inc., Bloomington, MN (working at 3232 Old Highway 8)
28 Motion carried unanimously.
29 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to approve the temporary 3.2 beer and wine permit for
30 Villagefest Committee, Central Park, August 3, 1996.
31 Voting on the motion:
32 Aye: Enrooth, Faust, Ranallo, and Wagner
Nay: Marks
34 Motion carried.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
• February 13, 1996
Page 2
1 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
2 Motion by Wagner to approve all claims included on agenda A-E.
3 The motion died for lack of a second.
4 Motion by Ranallo, second by Marks to approve the following claims:
5 A. Suburban Collision and Paint Center in the amount of$7,543.76 for repair to a squad car.
6 B. Dorsey & Whitney in the amount of$1,667.60 for legal services rendered through
7 December 31, 1995.
8 C. Foster, Ojile, Wentzell & Brever in the amount of$2,400.00 for legal services for the
9 month of February 1996.
10 Motion carried unanimously.
11 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the following claim:
12 D. Northwest Youth& Family Services in the amount of$2,500.00 for St. Anthony's 1996
13 allocation.
Mayor Ranallo stated he would like to speak against this claim. He indicated he would prefer to
5 see the funds be allocated to the Healthy Youth, Healthy Community Program. He noted
16 Northwest Youth&Family Services receive funds from the county.
17 Marks spoke in favor of the claim and noted he has had close association with the program in the
18 past. He stated he felt the Council should support the program but should also get some
19 representation back on the Board to keep track of what is happening in the program. If
20 something is found to be objectionable or questionable, it should be investigated. He stated he
21 felt this program was pro-active in supporting youth.
22 Voting on the Motion:
23 Aye: Faust, Marks, and Wagner.
24 Nay: Enrooth and Ranallo.
25 Motion carried.
26 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the following claim:
27 E. 5 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
28 Motion carried unanimously.
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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
• February 13, 1996
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1 VII. REPOR'T'S.
2 A. Planning_Commission Special Meeting - January 30, 1996. Requests from Ste. Marie
3 Company, for Apache Redevelopment, for:
4 1. Subdivision.
5 Commissioner Horst was present to report on the Planning Commission special meeting
6 of January 30, 1996. Horst reported a public hearing was held that evening to consider an
7 application for subdivision of land by the Ste. Marie Corporation. Horst stated the
8 Planning Commission moved and approved unanimously the application for subdivision
9 for the property known as Apache Plaza as long as all twelve issues identified in a
10 January 24, 1996.letter to the Planning Commission by legal counsel William Soth are
11 resolved by the City of St. Anthony administration.
12 Mr. Doug Jones, 2505 Silver Lane N.E., requested that an easement be set aside on the
13 two lots occupied by Taco Bell and Tires Plus that would require that when the lots were
14 sold storm water drainage would be installed.
15 Mr. Jay Scott, Opus Corporation, stated Opus Corporation is not currently planning to
16 address the storm water ponding and drainage needed in those two lots. There is however
a pond planned for that area. When it is determined how those lots will be redeveloped,
8 an appropriate location for the ponding will be determined.
19 Mr. Jones again requested that an agreement be included as a condition to the subdivision
20 that if the use of the buildings change or the property is sold by Ste. Marie Corporation
21 storm water drainage be required to be installed.
22 Wagner noted installment of storm water drainage would only be required if there was
23 reconstruction involved.
24 City Attorney William Soth noted nothing could be required with respect to the Taco Bell
25 lot or the Tires Plus lot unless Ste. Marie Corporation initiates reconstruction of the lots.
26 Mr. Jones stated he was very supportive of the proposed plan but would like to see a
27 provision put in which would state that at a future date the ponding requirements must be
28 met or an easement be put aside for placement of the ponding.
29 Mr. Scott indicated Opus Corporation was committed to meeting the current Rice Creek
30 Watershed District requirements. Drainage ponds for that area will be addressed by the
31 City Council when future development occurs.
Mr. Soth stated there will be two agreements relating to this issue. One is the reciprocal
10 easement.agreement. The other is the pond maintenance agreement. These two
34 documents tie all the lots together on these matters.
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1 Mr. Stan Guzak, Jr., President of the Silver Lake Homeowner's Association expressed
2 concern that if the subdivision is granted, each lot will have their own title. Opus
3 Corporation will develop the largest piece and address the drainage but the other two lots
4 will be separate issues.
5 Mayor Ranallo indicated that was not the case. If Opus Corporation redevelops the other
6 part of the property, they will be required to install drainage ponds. This is not marked
7 on the drawing because itis not clear where it will fit in with the design. It will be
8 included on the final plat.
9 Mr. David Greening, lawyer for Ste. Marie Corporation, explained Tires Plus is already a
10 separate legal distinct lot. Even as it sits today, it could be sold. Taco Bell is part of a
I 1 larger lot which will be reconfigured. He stated redevelopment of the main portion of the
12 shopping center is expected to occur and the Rice Creek Watershed District will be
13 looking at the whole area.
14 Mr. Soth concurred that a requirement of further development will be to install additional
15 pondage. The pond maintenance agreement will require the two lots to be responsible for
16 a proportional share of the ponds now and future-ponding. So if a lot is sold, the new
owner will still be obligated. This will run with the title of the property. The reciprocal
4R easement agreement also ties the lots together for common maintenance.
19 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the subdivision for the property known
20 as Apache Plaza as long as all twelve issues identified in a January 24, 1996 letter to the
21 Planning Commission by legal counsel William Soth are resolved by the City of St.
22 Anthony administration.
23 Motion carried unanimously.
24
25 2. Variances for Zero Lot Line Placement and Side Yard Setback.
26 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve a 10 foot sideyard/zero lot line request for
27 the property known as Apache Plaza, Lot 7.
28 Motion carried unanimously.
29 3. Comprehensive Sign Package.
30 Mornson noted it was not reflected in the Planning Commission meeting minutes that
31 Commissioner Gondorchin motioned to approve the comprehensive sign package with
32 the exception that all proposed ground signs comply with City code. City code states the
33 maximum size allowed for ground signs is 8 feet by 8 feet. Opus Corporation is
requesting ground signs of 8 feet by 12 feet.
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• February 13, 1996
Page 5
1 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the Comprehensive Sign Plan for
2 Apache Plaza with the ground signs at 8' X 12'. A total of 5 ground signs were proposed
3 at 8' X 12'. Additional ground signs could be erected as allowed by ordinance, however,
4 those signs would have to meet code regulations.
5 Motion carried unanimously.
6 Mr. Jones expressed his concern about traffic. He stated he lives on Silver Lane and was
7 concerned about the additional traffic which would be generated. He asked that
8 directional signs be installed to direct the traffic into the shopping center rather than onto
9 residential streets.
10 VIII. PUBLIC HEARING.
11 A. Vacation of Public Easements Relating to Apache Redevelopment esolution 96-015 _
12 Mayor Ranallo opened the public hearing at 7:39 p.m.
13 Mr. Greening explained this was an old easement document granting the City easements
14 for utilities such as water, sewer and drainage coming in off Silver Lake Road. Public
Works Director.Larry Hamer felt it would be appropriate to vacate the existing easements
q16 so that when the service came onto private property it would be the responsibility of the
17 developer and owner of the property. Maintenance of the easements will be addressed in
18 the reciprocal easement agreement and will be included as part of the plat. The only
19 exception is the requirement for an easement created by the subdivision for the storm
20 water outlet or drain pipe. It is important to the City that the owner or developer be
21 responsible for the pipe which feeds in. The City wants to ensure that the water coming
22 out is feeding into the pond and draining correctly.
23 Mr. Soth stated he has consulted with Public Works Director Larry Hamer and he is
24 satisfied that there are not any easements that the City wants to retain. The City would
25 like to be rid of the easement as they do not want the maintenance responsibility.
26 Mayor Ranallo closed public hearing at 7:44 p.m.
27 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to adopt Resolution 96-015,regarding approving
28 vacating road easements within property known as Apache Plaza in the City of St.
29 Anthony.
30 Motion carried unanimously.
31
Mayor Ranallo thanked Joan Ahrens, Super Valu, and all others involved in this process
10 for their hard work and dedication to this project.
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• February 13, 1996
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1 VII. REPORTS (CONTINUED).
2 B. Mayor.
3 Mayor Ranallo reported on Sunday he had the opportunity to address the Healthy Youth,
4 Healthy Community group at Nativity Lutheran Church. He stated it was an enjoyable
5 experience.
6 C. Councilmembers.
7 Wagner reported he had also been in attendance at the celebration service Sunday at
8 Nativity Lutheran Church. He commended Pastor Seefeldt for his strong endeavors to
9 create stronger youth in the community.
10 Wagner reported his attendance at a recent Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting. He
11 also reported his attendance at the Community Service Advisory Council meeting. He
12 noted the auditor has come through with an additional credit in their account which will
13 result in a larger surplus. These funds will be used to purchase new equipment for the
14 new building.
15 Faust reported his attendance at a League of Minnesota Cities meeting. He noted two
16 new Lauderdale Councilmembers were also in attendance and complimented the St.
Anthony Police Department.
18 Faust commented on the care and concern given to residents by each individual City
19 employee during the recent water main problems on Silver Lane and Silver Lake Terrace.
20 Enrooth reported Villagefest will change this year. Some proposed changes are
21 elimination of kittenball, expansion of the parade,more youth activities, a possible soccer
22 tournament and reduction of space.
23 Marks reported his attendance at a recent Sister City Committee meeting last Saturday.
24 He noted Sauli Niinisto has recently been appointed as the Finance Minister of Finland.
25 The teacher exchange program with Finland will begin this spring. Marks noted the
26 teachers union has stated they will fund one-third of the cost to send a teacher to Salo,
27 Finland.
28 D. City Manager.
29 Mornson reported the EAW results will be discussed at the February 27, 1996 City
30 Council meeting. Three letters have been received by the City and all stated the ponds
31 were an improvement.
32 Morrison reported the final plat and TIF for Apache Plaza will be addressed at the March
12, 1996 City Council meeting.
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1 There was Council consensus to schedule a joint work session with the School Board for
2 either March 18, April 2 or April 8, 1996.
3 Morrison reported the March 5 work session.has been rescheduled to March 6, 1996 due
4 to precinct caucuses. The meeting will start at 6:00 P.M. with the goal setting consultant
5 and go to work session format at 7:00 P.M.
6 E. City Attorney,re: Report on Schnitzer Iron& Metal Company
7 City Attorney Soth noted the matter of Schnitzer Iron& Metal Company involves
8 potential litigation and he recommended discussing this in closed session.
9 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
10 A. Resolution 96-016. re: Appoint City Prosecuting Attorney Firm.
11 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to adopt Resolution 96-016, appointing the law firm
12 of Foster, Ojile, Wentzell & Brever as the City of St. Anthony Prosecuting Firm at a fee
13 not to exceed$2,600.00 per month.
14 Motion carried unanimously.
B. Resolution 96-017. re: Facility Usage for the City Hall/Community Center.
6 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to adopt Resolution 96-017, regarding approving
17 procedures, rules, and rental fees relating to usage of the St. Anthony City
18 Hall/Community Center.
19 Motion carried unanimously.
20 C. Resolution 96-018, re: Call for Public Hearing Relating to Chandler Place.
21 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to adopt Resolution 96-018, regarding calling for a
22 public hearing on March 12, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall on the issue of
23 multifamily housing refunding revenue bonds for Chandler Place.
24 Motion carried unanimously.
25 D. Ordinance 1996-001. re: Amend Sewer and Water Ordinances( 1 st Reading).
26 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to accept the first reading of Ordinance 1996-001,
27 relating to minimum charges for sewer and water services, amending Sections 605.05 and
28 610.03 of the St. Anthony 1993 Code of Ordinances.
29 Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Ranallo recessed the Regular City Council meeting at 8:06 P.M. for the HRA meeting, to
be followed by the closed session previously recommended by City Attorney Soth.
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1 Mayor Ranallo reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 8:32 P.M. and immediately thereafter
2 closed it for the City Attorney's report on the Schnitzer Iron& Metal Company.
3 VII. REPOR'T'S (CONTINUED)
4 E. City Attorney, re: Report on Schnitzer Iron& Metal Company_
5 City Council and City Attorney, William Soth, discussed issues regarding the Schnitzer
6 Iron& Metal Company.
7 Mayor Ranallo adjourned the closed session at 8:58 P.M. and reconvened the Regular City
8 Council meeting at 8:59 P.M.
9 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
10
11 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
12 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 P.M.
13 Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
15 Lorri Kopischke
16 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
17
18 Mayor
19 ATTEST:
20 City Clerk
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