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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 JUNE 10, 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 H. ROLL CALL.
8 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks and Faust.
9 Also Present: City Manager Michael Morrison.
10 Councilmembers Absent: Enrooth and Wagner. Mayor Ranallo noted Councilmember Enrooth
11 was on vacation and Councilmember Wagner was recovering from bypass surgery and is doing
12 well.
13 III. APPROVAL OF JUNE 10, 1996 COUNCIL AGENDA.
14 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the June 10, 1996 Council Agenda as presented.
15 Motion carried unanimously.
IV. APPROVAL OF MAY 28, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES.
Motion by Faust, second by Marks to approve the May 28, 1996 Council minutes as presented.
18 Motion carried unanimously.
19 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
20 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the,following licenses:
21 Multiple Dwelling License:
22 2808 Silver Lane N.E., Equinox Apartments/Renewal
23 3804 Highcrest Road, Lakehill Apartments/Renewal,
24 3721 Chandler Drive, Cameron Properties/Renewal
25 2626 Kenzie Terrace, Walker on Kenzie/Renewal
26 Contractors License:
27 Veit& Company, Inc., Rogers, MN/Demolition of Apache Plaza
28 Ray's Lawn Service & Landscaping, Moundsview, MN/General Tree Trimming
29 Card Construction, Mendota Heights,MN/working at 2855 Anthony Lane S.
30 Rainbow Treecare, St. Louis Park, MN/General Tree Trimming
31 OPUS Corporation, Minnetonka, MN/working at Apache Plaza
32 Pine Cone Nursery, Coon Rapids, MN/Renewal
33
34 Motion carried unanimously.
10 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
36 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the following claims:
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1 A. Foster. Oiile, Wentzell & Brever in the amount of$2,600.00 for professional services
2 rendered the month of June 1996.
3 Motion carried unanimously.
4 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the following claims:
5 B. 4 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
6 Motion carried unanimously.
7 VII. REPORTS.
8 Mayor Ranallo recognized Liquor Store Operations Manager Don Perry and his wife Jean. Perry
9 had been employed by the City of St. Anthony for three years and is moving to Wisconsin where
10 his wife has accepted a new position. Mayor Ranallo presented Perry with a plaque of
11 appreciation for his service and noted the work he had done with the Chamber of Commerce and
12 Apache Plaza Merchants Association. Mayor Ranallo thanked Perry and stated he would be
13 missed.
Perry thanked Mayor Ranallo for the plaque and stated he had enjoyed working in St. Anthony.
151 He noted if it weren't for other reasons he would be working here for many years.
16
17 A. Presentation of Donation to Police and Fire Departments.
18 Mayor Ranallo introduced Commander Larry Schwelbe and Ed Linquist of the Tri-City
19 Post 513 who were present this evening to make a contribution of$5,000.00 to the police
20 department and $5,000.00 to the fire department. He thanked the Post for coming
21 forward and making the contribution to the community.
22 Commander Schwelbe presented Police Chief Engstrom and Fire Chief Johnson with a.
23 check in the amount of$10,000.00.
24 Police Chief Engstrom thanked the Tri-City Post 513 and noted the funds would be used
25 toward the start up costs to institute a bike patrol in the City of St. Anthony.
26 Fire Chief Johnson thanked the Tri-City Post 513 and explained the funds would be used
27 to upgrade their audio-visual equipment including TV,VCR, and cart and a new
28 computer system. He expressed how appreciated unsolicited donations were as they
29 allow the department to better themselves.
30 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to accept the contribution from the Tri-City Post 513
0 in the amount of$10,000.00.
33 Motion carried unanimously.
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1 Mayor Ranallo asked when the bike patrol would be instituted. Police Chief Engstrom
2 explained two officers have attended the preliminary school. $1,500.00 of the
3 contribution will be used to purchase two mountain bikes and equipment. Four officers
4 will then be trained to patrol the parks and neighborhoods. He reported there has been
5 positive response in other communities where this program has been instituted and it will
6 enhance the Community Oriented Policing program.
7 B. Councilmembers.
8 Councilmember Faust reported he would be serving on a Task Force-for property tax
9 reform as a part of the League of Minnesota Cities Improving the Fiscal Future of Cities
10 Program.
11 Councilmember Marks reported his attendance at a meeting of the St. Anthony Sister
12 City Committee. He noted arrangements are being made for Telle's visit on July 19,
13 1996 and the Committee is working to finish arrangements for the Teacher Exchange
14 Program. Marks distributed minutes of the last three meeting to Councilmembers.
15 Marks also reported Demetrius Jelatis, former Mayor of Red Wing,had passed away.
qC. Mayor.
18 Mayor Ranallo reported the Open House for the Arnie Gregory project which was
19 originally scheduled for June 18, 1996, had been rescheduled for June 11, 1996. He
20 noted he would be unable to attend.
21 D. City Manager.
.22 City Manager Morrison reported the City had received 46 applications for the position of
23 Liquor Store Operations Manager. He stated he hoped to interview the finalists next
24 week and have a decision by June 20th or 21 st.
25 Morrison reported the ground breaking ceremony for the CUB Food Store is scheduled
26 for August 1, 1996 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. He stated he had met with the Chamber of
27 Commerce President Bob Foster and the Chamber will do the coordination including
28 food, flyers, etc.
29 Mornson reported the County Engineer will be present at the July 9, 1996 City Council
30 meeting to discuss the bridge project and also the overlay proposed for Silver Lane.
31 VIII. PUBLIC HEARING -None.
IsIX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution 96-042. re: Issuance and Sale of$1,120.000.00 General Obligation Taxable
34 Tax Increment Bonds.
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1 Mr. Bob Thistle, Springsted, explained they had gone to market today on behalf of the
2 City of St. Anthony for the issuance of$1,770,000.00 General Obligation Taxable Tax
3 Increment Bonds, Series 1996A. He reported Moody's Investors Service had reaffirmed
4 the City's Al rating. Moody's comments regarding the fiscal status of St. Anthony
5 included: Excellent location providing easy access to numerous areas; Tax levies are
6 limited to sources of debt service support; and The unreserved general fund balance
7 continues to be above 30% allowing the City to fund its cash flow internally as well as
8 meet 100% of budget needs.
9 Mr. Thistle explained four bids were received today. The low.bid was received from
1.0 Cronin& Company, Incorporated in conjunction with Smith Barney and FBS Investment
11 Services, Inc. at 7.8635%. He noted the interest rate was slightly higher than was
12 anticipated four weeks ago. He explained the key reasons were that there had been very
13 little tax increment taxable debt in the market and the markets were unstable on Friday
14 and today primarily because of the anticipated unemployment rates.
15 Mr. Thistle explained the bond issue will be reduced to $1,720,000.00, which with this
16 interest rate, will allow all the bond payments to be made from the tax increment
17 revenues. He explained the City would receive their final resolution from bond counsel
1 tomorrow. This results in the City contributing a larger portion of funds up front.
19 Mr. Thistle stated it is the recommendation of Springsted that the City accept the low bid
20 of 7.8635% from Cronin& Company, Incorporated.
21 Mornson noted the City's portion of approximately $133,000.00 would be funded from .
22 the $300,000.00 the City has set aside and the 10% administrative fee.
23 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve Resolution 96-042,relating to
24 $1,720,000.00 General Obligation Taxable Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1996A;
25 authorizing the issuance, awarding the sale to Cronin& Company, Incorporated in
26 conjunction with Smith Barney and FBS Investment Services, Inc. at 7.8635%, fixing the
27 form and details, and providing for the execution and delivery thereof and the security
28 thereof.
29 Motion carried unanimously.
30 B. Resolution 96-037. re: Order Report on Street Improvement Project for 1997.
31 Mayor Ranallo suggested Public Works analyze the cost per mile of street projects in the
32 City and determine how the cost has changed over time.
33
Motion by Faust, second by Marks to approve Resolution 96-037, regarding ordering
preparation of report on improvements to the following streets: Roosevelt Street, from
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1 35th Avneue NE to 37th Avenue NE; and, 35th Avenue NE, from Stinson Boulevard to
2 Harding Street NE.
3 Motion carried unanimously.
4 C. Consideration of Ramsey County's Proposed Changes to the Supplemental Agreement
5 for Signal Lights on Silver Lake Road and 39th Avenue N.E.
6 Mornson explained this upgrade would result in a net savings in maintenance and
7 electrical of 40%.
8 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the change in agreement between the City
9 of St. Anthony and Ramsey County in regards to the traffic signal heads at Silver Lake
10 Road and 39th Avenue.
11 Motion carried unanimously.
12 D. Ordinance 1996-004, re: Ordinance Reading( 1 st Readingl.
13 Mayor Ranallo explained this change was in response to changes made by the Legislature
14 and would only affect rezoning requests.
otMotion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the 1 st reading of Ordinance 1996-004,
17 relating to ordinance readings, amending Section 200.06, Subd. 1 of the 1993 St.
18 Anthony Code of Ordinances.
19 Motion carried unanimously.
20 E. Consideration of the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the City Conducting the
21 1996 School Board Election.
22 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the Memorandum of Understanding
23 which outlines the conduct of the election and specifies an amount of$250.00 per
24 precinct($750.00 total) as the School's reimbursement to the City.
25 Motion carried unanimously.
26 F. Review and Consider Options for Food Service at the Stonehouse.
27 Mornson explained the City changed cooks at the Stonehouse last year to Ernie's
28 Catering Service. The first year of the contract, the City was to share net profits with Mr.
29 Swanson. The second to fifth year Mr. Swanson would be paid 9%of the gross whether
30 or not a profit is made on the food. Based on the first year,the City would have paid Mr.
31 Swanson approximately $1,100.00 per month resulting in a$13,200.00 loss. Mornson
explained Mr. Swanson is open to negotiations. Mr. Swanson has submitted a proposal
to rent the kitchen. Mornson explained he would like to have the new Liquor Store
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1 Manager monitor the arrangements for six months and determine the best solution in
2 January of 1997.
3 Mayor Ranallo stated he felt it was imperative to retain the 90 day termination clause.
4 There was Council direction to staff to continue negotiations for a rental arrangement
5 with Ernie's Catering Service retaining the 90 day termination option.
6
7 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
8 C. Ordinance 1996-003, re: Political Signs 2nd Readina.
9 Motion by Faust, second by Ranallo to approve the 2nd reading of Ordinance 1996-003,
10 relating to political signs, amending Section 1400:08 of the St. Anthony 1993 Code of
11 Ordinances.
12
13 Motion carried unanimously.
14 Marks noted the crosswalks were in need of repainting.
XI. ADJOURNMENT.
6 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 P.M.
17 Motion carried unanimously.
18 Respectfully submitted,
19 Lorri Kopischke
20 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
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22 ayor
23 ATTEST:
24 City Clerk
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