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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 SEPTEMBER 10, 1996
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
5 The meeting was called to order at 8:05 P.M. following the closure of the polls for the Primary
6 Election. The Pledge of Allegiance was suspended as the Council flag was in the polling area.
7 II. ROLL CALL.
8 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Wagner and Faust.
9 Also Present: City Manager Michael Mornson.
-10 Councilmembers Absent: Enrooth.
11 III. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 10, 1996 COUNCIL AGENDA.
12 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to approve the September 10, 1996 Council Agenda as
13 presented.
14 Motion carried unanimously.
15 IV. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 27, 1996 COUNCIL MINUTES.
16 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the August 27, 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 Heating License:
22 Brooklyn Air Heating & Air Conditioning, Mpls., MN/working at 3608 Belden Drive
23 Kath Heating&A/C, Little Canada, MN/working at 2908 Townview Avenue
24 Contractors License:
25 The Quimby Company, Mpls., MN/re-roof at 2816 Anthony Lane South
26 Crosstown Sign, Blaine, MN/sign at Apache Medical Building
27 Scenic Sign Corporation, Sauk Rapids, MN/no permit pulled
28 Motion carried unanimously.
29
30 Motion by Wagner, second by Faust to approve the following permits:
31 Temporary 3.2 Beer Park Permit:
32 Central Park/Unisys/September 12, 1996
33 Central Park/Philly Picnic/September 19, 1996
34
Voting on the Motion:
Aye: Faust, Wagner, and Ranallo
37 Nay: Marks
38 Motion carried.
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1 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
2 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the following claims:
3 A. Foster, Ojile. Wentzell & Brever in the amount of$2,600.00 for professional services
4 rendered for the month of September, 1996.
5 B. Dorsey & Whitney in the amount of$1,994.02 for legal services rendered through July
6 31, 1996.
7 C. Bill Bruce AIV Design& Production in the amount of$925.00 for Equipment Design for
. 8 the City Hall/Community Center.
9 D. 3 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
10 City Manager Morrison explained the amount of$925.00 to Bill Bruce A/V Design&Production
11 was the second of two payments for this amount.
12 Motion carried unanimously.
13 VII. REPORTS.
14 A. Councilmembers.
15 Couricilmember Wagner noted that the Director of the Library will be speaking on
16 September 19, 1996. He encouraged Councilmembers to attend to commend Jeff for the
good work he has done at the St. Anthony Library and also to meet the new Librarian.
18 There was Council consensus to direct Staff to draft a letter to Jeff to express the
19 Council's appreciation for the services he had given to the St. Anthony Library.
20 Councilmember Faust reported his attendance at a meeting of a Property Tax Reform
21 Task Force where a position on property tax reform was prepared for the League of
22 Minnesota Cities. This position will be presented to the Improving Fiscal Futures Policy
23 Committee next Thursday. This hopefully will be the position the League of Minnesota
24 Cities will present at the Legislative session next year.
25 Councilmember Marks reported the St. Anthony Orchestra was playing tonight at a
26 National Conference for an Automobile Service Organization.
27
28 B. Mayor.
29 1. Proclamation Recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the Salvation Army's Silver
30 Lake Camp.
31 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve a Proclamation recognizing the
32 75th Anniversary of the Salvation Army's's Silver Lake Camp.
33 Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Ranallo presented Shawn McAlpine of the Salvation Army with a
35 Proclamation recognizing the year of 1996 as the 75th Anniversary of the
36 Salvation Army Silver Lake Camp's commitment and dedication to children and
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1 to families.
2 Shawn McAlpine, Director of the Salvation Army thanked the Council for their
3 kind words of appreciation. He outlined the agenda for the 75th Diamond
4 Anniversary Celebration which is scheduled for September 15, 1996. A pancake
5 brunch will be served at 11:00 A.M. by the St. Anthony Kiwanis. In the afternoon
6 there will be dedication of a picnic shelter which was donated by the Downtown
7 Minneapolis Kiwanis and a Women's Auxiliary Craft Building which was
8 donated by Vance C. Demong. Other activities will include a children's band, fire
9 engine and police car display, clowns, face painting, pontoon rides and other
10 miscellaneous events.
11 2. Proclamation Declaring Kiwanis Peanut Dam
12 Mr. Jerry Brede and Mr. Ted Holsten were in attendance to request that St.
13 Anthony proclaim Friday, September 27, 1996 as St. Anthony Kiwanis Peanut
14 Day.
15 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve a Proclamation designating
16 Friday, September 27, 1996 as St. Anthony Kiwanis Peanut Day.
Motion carried unanimously.
18 The Council expressed appreciation to the Kiwanis for all they do for the entire
19 community.
20 C. City Manager.
21 City Manager Mornson reported the SAV II Liquor Store lease will be on the agenda for
22 approval at the September 24, 1996 Council meeting. He noted a termination notice will
23 not be included in the lease but the opportunity to sell the lease will be included. The
24 Apache Wells lease is terminated effective August 1, 1996 contingent to the signing of
25 the new lease. This date is only guaranteed if the new lease is signed by January 1, 1997.
26 If the building is not ready for occupancy by January 1, 1997,the new lease is still
27 required to be signed. Mornson noted this will provide a better financial situation for the
28 City of St. Anthony as they will be paying $6.25 on 8,500 square feet rather than $6.00
29 on 10,000 square feet of building space.
30 Mayor Ranallo questioned what would occur if the new building was not completed by
31 January 1, 1997.
32 Momson stated there was currently no clause in the lease to address this issue but he
would attempt to negotiate a drop-dead date into the lease.
34 Mornson reported the variance request for the SAV II Liquor Store would be reviewed at
35 the Planning Commission meeting on September 17, 1996. Westwood Engineering and
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1 Rice Creek Watershed District are currently meeting to resolve the drainage issues. The
2 variance request for the pad site at Apache Plaza will also be reviewed. The proposal for
3 this site includes a video store and an Einstein Bagel Shop.
4 Mornson reported he and Larry Hamer would be meeting with the Rice Creek Watershed
5 District on September 20, 1996 to discuss the Water Management Plan. He will also be
6 meeting with Jerry Gilligan and Bob Thistle to finalize the CUB Foods Store tax
7 increment financing.
8 Mornson reported he will be attending the Planning Commission Work Session on
9 September 11, 1996. Three of the four consultants for the Comprehensive Plan will be
10 reviewed. The variance requests scheduled for September 17, 1996 and the TIF
11 Amendment will also be reviewed.
12 Mornson questioned the Council's position on the temporary identification signage for
13 Herbergers and Silver Lake Dental Clinic. There was Council consensus for City
14 Manager to meet with the managers and put the businesses on notice that they are in
15 violation of the City Sign Code. The City Manager can then use his discretion in the
16 matter.
Mornson reported his attendance at a Property hTax Task Force meeting of the AMM
18 where Representative Rest' proposal was reviewed. Mornson stated that it does appear
19 the proposal is gaining momentum.
20 Mornson reported his attendance at a Progress meeting with the contractor of the City
21 Hall/Community Center building. Change Orders which will be addressed at the October
22 8, 1996 City Council meeting include moving the Council Chambers, the electrical
23 receptacles in the hallway and in the Council Chambers, elimination of the turn-around,
24 removal of the curb in the proposed future parking area, the elimination of two car plug-
25 ins in the area where four parking stalls have been removed to accommodate the roadway,
26 and trenching of electricity to the pad where a ground sign may be located.
27 Mornson reported the bids for audio and video in the City Hall/Community Center are
28 due on September 24, 1996. Mr. Bruce will review these with City Manager and will be
29 present at the City Council meeting that evening to discuss the bids. The furniture bids
30 may also be discussed at the September 24, 1996 meeting. Mornson stated the legends
31 for the asbestos proposal are moving forward and the demolition bids will be started.
32
33 Mornson reported School Board Members have suggested salvage of bricks from the
34 existing City Hall building. There was Council consensus for City Manager to discuss
the issue with Warren Rolek at their meeting on Thursday to discuss the lease,to express
the City's expectations and determine the School Board's expectations.
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1 Mayor Ranallo stated the Chamber of Commerce has expressed an interest in handling
2 the dedication of the new City Hall/Community Center building. They would hire
3 someone to coordinate the event with Kathy Knapp and City Manager. The event would
4 be similar to the recent ground breaking ceremony for CUB Foods Store.
5 There was Council consensus to ask the Chamber of Commerce to handle the dedication
6 ceremony and that it be scheduled sometime after the building is open.
7 Morrison reported he and Roger Larson will be meeting with Tom Brever and Mike
8 Peterson of the Sports Boosters on Thursday morning to discuss the handling of
9 reservations of space for the gymnasium. The City has recently taken over this task and it
10 has become quite a burden.
11 Morrison reported he and Larry Hamer will be meeting with RCM Engineering tomorrow
12 to discuss the 1997 street improvement projects. Neighborhood meetings will be held'in
13 October.
14 Morrison reported Police Officer Michael Reuss has resigned. He has accepted a position
15 with the Eagen Police Department.
Morrison noted a document which was received from Tom Creighton for transfer of cable
17 services from Meredith to Continental and U.S. West. This item will be included on the
18 September 24, 1996 agenda as action is required by September 30, 199.6.
19 Morrison reported there is a potential change in the Roger Bona proposal that will not
20 affect the variances granted for this proposal. Mayor Ranallo noted he had received a call
21 from a St. Anthony resident regarding a construction shack on the site. Upon inspection
22 of the shack, Mayor Ranallo determined it is being used to store items being removed
23 from the meat market.
24 VIII. PUBLIC HEARING -None.
25 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
26 A. Resolution 96-047 re: Livable Communities Act.
27 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve Resolution 96-047, regarding a resolution
28 electing to continue participating in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program
29 under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act for the calendar year of 1997.
30 Motion carried unanimously.
B. Resolution 96-048. re: Designate Silver Lane as a Municipal State Aid Street.
4# . Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve Resolution 96-048, regarding
33 establishing a Municipal State Aid Street of Silver Lane, between Silver Lake Road and
34 Stinson Boulevard(MSAS 108).
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1 Motion carried unanimously.
2 C. Resolution 96-049, re:Terminate Operating Agreement with Ernie Swanson.
3 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve Resolution 96-049, regarding approving
4 termination of the Operating Agreement with Ernie Swanson, Sr., dba Ernies' Catering
5 Service,to operate the food service at the City-owned Stone House Grill, 2700 Highway
6 88.
7 Motion carried unanimously.
8 D. Resolution 96-050, re: Hennepin County Road Maintenance Agreement for 1997.
9 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve Resolution 96-050 regarding authorizing
10 the Mayor and City Manager to execute the agreement between Hennepin County and the
11 City of St..Anthony for road maintenance services.
12 Motion carried unanimously.
13 E. _ -Resolution 96-051. re: Proposed 1997 Tax Levy and Budget.
14 Mornson noted that the budget had increased by 3%but the levy has remained the same
0 as the 1996 levy. The budget will be offset with reserves created from the 1995 budget.
16 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve Resolution 96-051, regarding setting the
17 City of St. Anthony proposed 1997 Tax Levy and Budget in compliance with the Truth in
18 Taxation Act.
19 Motion carried unanimously.
20 F. Resolution 96-052. re: Changing December's Regular Council Meeting Dates.
21 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to approve Resolution 96-052,regarding changing
22 December 1996 Regular Council meeting dates from December 10, 1996 to December 4,
23 1996 and December 24, 1996 to December 18, 1996.
24 Motion carried unanimously.
25
26 IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
27 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
28 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 P.M.
29 Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
31 Lorri Kopischke
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