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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 MARCH 26, 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 (arrived at 7:35 p.m.), Enrooth, Wagner, and Faust.
9 Also Present:Michael Mornson, City Manager.
10 Mayor Ranallo welcomed journalism students of St. Thomas College who were in attendance at
11 the meeting this evening. He explained the students were here to observe how a City Council
12 meeting is conducted.
13
14 III. APPROVAL OF MARCH 26, 1996 COUNCIL AGENDA.
15 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to approve the March 26, 1996 Council Agenda with the
16 following changes:
17 Under IX. New Business add: E. Request by Knights of Columbus to distribute Tootsie Rolls
• for donation in the City of St. Anthony.
19 Motion carried unanimously.
20 IV. APPROVAL OF MARCH 12, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES.
21 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve the March 12, 1996 Council minutes as
22 presented.
23 Motion carried unanimously.
24 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
25 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to approve the following licenses:
26 Contractors License:
27 Reliable Tree Service, Fridley, MN/Renewal
28 Berwald Roofing Co. Inc.,North St. Paul, MN/Renewal
29 Lone Oak Tree Service, Minneapolis, MN/Renewal
30 Mark Youngdahl & Associates, Inc., Stillwater, MN/Renewal
31 Nedegaard Construction, Inc., Coon Rapids, MN/Renewal
32 Timco Construction, Inc., Brooklyn Park, MN/Renewal
Amusement Devices License:
0 St. Anthony Liquor Stores/8 Devices/Renewal
35 AMF Bowling Centers, Inc., Apache Plaza/14 Devices/Renewal for 45 days
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1 Garbage Haulers License:
2 Twin City Sanitation, Inc./Residential & CommerciaURenewal
3 Waste Management- Blaine/Residential & Commercial/Renewal
4 Service Station License:
5 Murphy's Service Center, 3501 - 29th Avenue NE/Renewal
6 Dick's St. Anthony 66 Service, 2700 Kenzie Terrace/Renewal
7 Don's Apache Auto Wash, 3725 Stinson Boulevard/Renewal
8 Cigarette License:
9 Apache New Market/Renewal
10 Murphy's Service Center/Renewal
.11 Vending Machine License:
12 AMF Bowling Centers, Inc., Apache Plaza/Renewal for 45 days only
13 Bowling Alleys License:
14 AMF Bowling Centers, Inc., Apache Plaza/Renewal for 45 days only
3.2 Beer Retail Off-Sale License:
6 Apache New Market, 2508-38th Avenue NE/Renewal
17 3.2 Beer Retail On-Sale License:
18 Minneapolis Parks & Recreation, Gross Golf Course/Renewal
19 AMF Bowling Centers, Inc, Apache Plaza/Renewal for 45 days only (closing April 30;
20 1996)
21 Motion carried unanimously.
22 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
23 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve the following claims:
24 A. North Suburban Cable Commission in the amount of$9,406.50 for 1996 Contribution.
25 B. League of Minnesota Insurance Trust in the amount of$1,710.23 for Claim No.
26 04213009, James Pirino.
27 C. Foster, Ojile. Wentzell & Brever in the amount of$2,400.00 for legal services rendered
28 for the month of March 1996.
29 D. 4 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
.30 Motion carried unanimously.
0 VII. REPORTS.
32 A. Planning Commission Meeting - March 19. 1996.
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1 1. St. Anthony Health Center, 3700 Foss Road, Replat Request.
2
3 Planning Commissioner Delmonico was present to report on the Planning Commission
4 meeting of March 19, 1996. He reported Mr. Miller, owner and partner of Chandler Place
5 and St. Anthony Care Center, 3700 Foss Road is requesting to replat six lots into two
6 lots. The request is being made for two reasons. The first is to avail himself and the
7 partnership of lower bond interest rates for Chandler Place. The second is to allow
8 creation of lots which will conform to City Codes to allow for future expansion. Mr.
9 Delmonico reported the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend City
10 Council approval of the preliminary plat for St. Anthony Health Care Center/Chandler
11 Place as presented, with conditions that the final plat meet the ordinances and stipulations
12 placed by the City Council.
13 City Attorney William Soth noted the conditions set forward in his letter of March 15,
14 1996. He also noted the First Amendment to Declaration of Easements and Real
15 Covenants submitted this evening. He stated he would need to review the Declaration
16 and City Council approval tonight, if granted, should be subject to that review. He
17 explained the intention of the Declaration was to create parking easements, for the benefit
of both parcels, over the two parcels and that they be recorded so there is permitted
parking for both. He noted the other question for consideration was if the Council wanted
20 to approve the request and waive the required platting. Mr. Soth stated this was included
21 in the Section 1500.8 of the Ordinance.
22 Councilmember Wagner asked if the proposed addition would consist of assisted-living
23 apartments or a nursing home.
24 Mr. Miller reported the new addition is two story. The lower level will be a nursing
25 home and the upper level will consist of assisted-living units operated by Chandler Place.
26 Mr. Miller stated he had received approval for the subdivision without replatting from
27 Ramsey County.
28 Mr. Soth asked if this property was separately owned by two entities.
29 Mr. Miller stated the property was owned by the same partners. They are attempting to
30 refinance the property and have to close by June 1, 1996. The original intent was to
31 refinance the entire property including Chandler Place, St. Anthony Care Center and the
32 proposed addition. They were not allowed to refinance the proposed addition because
33 they do not have plans drawn yet.
Mr. Soth explained the risk involved with granting the subdivision without replatting is
that although it is not the current intent of the two parties who own the land, once the
36 property is separated it could be sold as two properties.
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1 City Manager Mornson noted this proposal did actually improve the property as it created
2 two lots instead of the current six lots.
3 Mr. Soth explained the request before the Council tonight could be granted subject to
4 final review by the City Attorney of the Declaration documents and the Title documents.
5 Mr. Miller asked if the easements were required as part of the approval.
6 Mr. Soth stated there were two types of easements. One type is a utility easement. This
7 easement was not-required on this property. The second.type is a parking easement to
8 ensure that both lots can be used by both owners.
9 Motion by Wagner, seconded by Enrooth to approve the subdivision without platting for
10 St. Anthony Health Center, 3700 Foss Road subject to City Attorney review and approval
11 of the Title Documents and the First Amendment to Declaration of Easements and Real
12 Covenants.
13 Motion carried unanimously.
B. Councilmembers.
Wagner reported there was a request before the City Council tonight to allow the Shriners
16 to distribute Vidalia Sweet onions at the Stonehouse Restaurant parking lot in late April
17 or early May. A portion of the donations received will be given to the Shriners Hospital.
18 Motion by Enrooth, second by Faust to allow the Shriners to sell onions as a fund raiser
19 at the Stonehouse Restaurant in late April or early May.
20 Motion carried unanimously.
21 Faust reported he will be attending a Municipal Financial Workshop being held for
22 elected officials by the League of Minnesota Cities this Friday.
23
24 C. Mayor.
25 Mayor Ranallo had no report.
26 D. City Manager.
27 City Manager Morrison noted the City is required to submit an action plan as part of the
28 Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Act by June 30, 1996. This action plan has
29 not yet been initiated as the Metropolitan Council will be conducting workshops on this
30 issue and City Manager and Managaement Assistant will attend these workshops. There
will also be an additional workshop regarding the grants and loans which are available in
conjunction with the Livable Communities Act.
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1
Morrison noted a handout which had been distributed to the Councilmembers which
2 compared the actual selling price of ten homes in St.Anthony with the assessed values of.
3 these homes. Momson reminded Councilmembers that the Board of Review meeting is
4 scheduled for April 9, 1996 at 6:30 P.M.
5 Mayor Ranallo stated he would like this handout included as an overhead at the Board of
6 Review meeting.
7 Mayor Ranallo reported his attendance at a joint meeting of the School Board and the
8 City Council-on March 19, 1996. There was a presentation by-the Mayor, the
9 Superintendent and the Council also visited the construction of the new library.
10
11 VIII. PUBLIC HEARING.
12 A. Resolution 96-024, re: Vacate Easement for Apache Plaza Redevelopment.
13 Mayor Ranallo opened the public hearing at 7:29 P.M.
14 Mornson reported the City Council had previously vacated easements around Apache
15 Plaza that were no longer necessary. As St. Marie Corporation has worked at completing
the plat they have discovered another easement located near the Super Valu store. It is
not necessary to vacate this easement but it is appropriate action and will bring the
18 records up-to-date.
19 Bob Franklin, Reporter of the Star and Tribune and part time teacher at St. Thomas
20 College thanked the City Council for allowing his students to attend the meeting tonight
21 to observe municipal government in action. He asked the Council to explain some
22 background and the history of Apache Plaza.
23 Mayor Ranallo explained the history of Apache Plaza from it's inception 30 to 40 years
24 ago. He explained the process which is occurring with the redevelopment currently.
25 Councilmember Marks arrived at 7:35 P.M.
26 Mayor Ranallo explained the drainage issues at Apache Plaza.
27 St. Thomas student asked who owned the land around Apache Plaza.
28 Mayor Ranallo stated all the land had been owned by Kenny Lee and was sold to Apache
29 Corporation many years ago.
Mayor Ranallo closed the public hearing at 7:40 P.M.
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1 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve Resolution 96-024, regarding vacating
2 certain easements dedicated in the plats of Apache Plaza and Apache Plaza 5th Addition.
3 Motion-carried unanimously.
4 IX. NEW BUSINESS
5 A. Request by Shriners to Sell Onions as a Fund Raiser at the Stonehouse in Late April or
6 Early May.
7 This request was considered previously under VII. Reports.
8 B. Resolution 96-025, re: Change Date of a Regular Council Meeting.
9 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve Resolution 96-025, regarding changing
10 the date of the Regular Council meeting scheduled for June 11, 1996 to June 10, 1996.
11 Motion carried unanimously.
12 C. Resolution 96-026, re: Installation of"No Parking' signs on Penrod Lane.
13 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve Resolution 96-026, regarding
installation of"No Parking At Any Time" signs on Penrod Lane.
15 Enrooth asked if any input had been received from residents in the area. Mornson noted
16 the only response the City had received had been from Autotraac.
17 Lisa Richers, 3103 Edgemere, explained the problem was that there were vehicles parked
18 on both sides of driveways and this resulted in difficulty seeing when pulling out of
19 driveways and also the inability to back out of the driveway without an immense amount
20 of maneuvering.
21 Mayor Ranallo noted there were also two places in the City where residents were doing
22 business in their homes and people were parking on the street. He reported the staff is
23 checking into this issue.
24 Wagner noted he lived in this area and the street is very crowded.
25 Motion carried unanimously.
26 D. Resolution 96-027, re: Installation of"No Parking" signs on 39th Avenue N.E. and on
27 Stinson Boulevard.
Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve Resolution 96-027, regarding installation
of"No Parking At Any Time" signs on 39th Avenue N.E. and on Stinson Boulevard.
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1 Motion carried unanimously.
2 E. Request by the Knights of Columbus to Distribute Tootsie Rolls in the Citv of St. .
3 Anthony.
4 Mr. Joe Check, member of the Knights of Columbus of Fridley, stated they will be
5 holding their annual tootsie roll drive and all the funds collected are passed on to the
6 handicapped and retarded. The dates of the drive are April 26, 27, and 28th. They are
7 requesting to be allowed to distribute tootsie rolls at New Market, the liquor store at
8 Apache Plaza and the liquor store and grocery store at St. Antony Shopping Center. Mr.
9 Check reported last year the drive collected $16,197.81 and expenses-were $1,897.50.
10 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to allow the Knights of Columbus to distribute
11 tootsie rolls for donation at New Market, the liquor store at Apache Plaza and the liquor
12 store and grocery store at St. Anthony Shopping Center in the City of St. Anthony on
13 April 26, 27, and 28, 1996.
14 Mayor Ranallo noted all funds collected by the Knights of Columbus are contributed to
15 needs of people in the immediate area.
Motion carried unanimously.
17 Professor Franklin asked Mayor Ranallo to provide more detail about the benefits of the
18 redevelopment of Apache Plaza to the City of St. Anthony.
19 Mayor Ranallo explained how the redevelopment of Apache Plaza would increase the tax
20 base of the City of St. Anthony.
21 St. Thomas student asked if a future use had been determined for the New Market
22 building.
23 Mayor Ranallo stated this had not yet been determined.
24 St. Thomas student asked how long it would take for the tax base to.recover.
25 Mayor Ranallo stated it would depend on what other businesses locate in Apache Plaza.
26 The current projection is 15 years.
27 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
28 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 P.M.
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1 Motion carried unanimously.
2 Respectfully submitted,
3 Lorri Kopischke
4 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
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6 Mayor
7 ATTEST:
8 City Clerk
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