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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 FEBRUARY 25, 1997
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
6 Mayor Pro Tem Enrooth.
7 H. ROLL CALL.
8 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo (arrived at 7:04 P.M.), Marks, Enrooth, Wagner, and Faust.
9 Also Present: City Manager Michael Morrison and City Attorney William Soth.
10 Councilmembers Absent: None.
11 The Council congratulated City Attorney Soth on the birth of his granddaughter.
12 III. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 25, 1997 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
13 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to approve the February 25, 1997 Regular Council
14 Meeting Agenda as presented.
15 Motion carried unanimously.
�6 City Manager Momson noted Police Chief Engstrom would be introducing two recently hired
�j St. Anthony Police Officers.
18 IV. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 11, 1997 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
19 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the February 11, 1997 Regular Council
20 Meeting Minutes as presented.
21 Vote on the motion: Enrooth, Marks and Wagner voted aye. Faust abstained (as he was not present
22 at the February 11, 1997 Meeting).
23 Motion carried.
24 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
25 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the following licenses:
26 Contractors License:
27 Pump & Meter Service, Inc., Hopkins, MN/working at Unocal 76
28 Aspen Tree Service, Wayzata, MN/several tree trimming jobs
29 Universal Signs, Inc., St. Paul, MN/CUB Foods
30 Duffy Construction, Overland Park, KS/working at St. Anthony Shopping Center
31 Berwald Roofmg Company, North St. Paul, MN/1997 Renewal
32 Garbage Haulers License:
463 Waste Management-Blaine, Blaine, MN - Residential/Commercial (Renewal)
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
• February 25, 1997
Page 2
1 Councilmember Wagner asked if all garbage haulers were required to provide recycling
2 services. City Manager Mornson stated he would check on that item.
3 Motion carried unanimously.
4 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
5 Motion by Wagner, second by Faust to approve the following claims:
6
7 A. Foster, Ojile, Wentzell & Brever in the amount of$2,600.00 for professional services
8 rendered for the month of February 1997.
9 B. 3 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
10 Motion carried unanimously.
11 Mayor Ranallo arrived at 7:04 P.M. He acknowledged long time resident and business person
12 of St. Anthony, Jerry Kelly, who passed away last week. Jerry had given much to the
13 community and Mayor acknowledged all the hard and good work he had done.
14 VII. REPORTS.
_15 v Police Chief Engstrom introduced Jeremy Sroga and Doug Barland who were both hired to
the St. Anthony Police Force in December of 1996.
17 Jeremy Sroga, stated he was born and raised in St. Anthony and his father is a business owner
18 in the City. He graduated from St. Anthony High School and obtained his Law Enforcement
19 Degree at Metropolitan State University. Mr. Sroga stated he is fortunate to have this
20 position and looks forward to working with the Council in the future.
21 Doug Barland, introduced his wife Sandy, and stated he graduated from Coon Rapids High
22 School in 1989 and his father was a member of the Coon Rapids Police Department. He
23 graduated from St. Thomas University and obtained his Law Enforcement Degree from
24 Metropolitan State University. Mr. Barland stated it is a great opportunity to be able to work
25 in the excellent town of St. Anthony.
26 Mayor Ranallo welcomed the Police Officers and asked them to please "stay safe".
27
28 A. Planning Commission - February 18, 1997.
29 1. Larry Beach; for Verkins Addition; rezoning, replatting, and backyard setback
30 variance requests.
31 Planning Commissioner John Delmonico was present to report on the issues addressed at the
32 February 18, 1997 Planning Commission meeting.
•3 Commissioner Delmonico reported that the Planning Commission had considered a rezoning,
34 replatting, and backyard setback request of 12 feet for the Verkins Property at 29th Avenue
35 and Highway 88. A Public Hearing was held and one resident expressed opposition to the
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
February 25, 1997
• Page 3
1 proposal. After long discussion, the Planning Commission voted to deny recommendation of
2 the request by a 3-2 vote. The Commission felt that single family housing in this area would
3 be more viable to the community, they questioned how aggressively the single family lots
4 were marketed, and one member suggested the City extend Silver Point Park into this area.
5 Councilmember Marks stated he had attended the Planning Commission meeting and he felt
6 the vote to recommend disapproval was based on the desire to have single family housing on
7 this property. He noted there had been an effort to sell this property as single family lots and
8 it had failed. He acknowledged the Commission's desire to extend the Park but noted this
9 was not something the City had considered doing.
10 Larry Beach, Beach Construction, explained Paul Redlinger had the property listed as single
11 family homes for one year and had no interested parties. Mr. Beach stated he felt townhomes
12 would work well in this location because the owners would be mostly older people without
13 children who would not mind being on a busy street. Single level townhomes are in great
14 demand at this time and Mr. Beach felt residents of St. Anthony would purchase these
15 townhomes and would remain in St. Anthony. Mr. Beach stated he had built a similar
16 townhome development in MoundsView and residents of St. Anthony had visited the site and
17 asked if a similar development could be built in St. Anthony. He stated he felt this was the
18 best use of the property and two units were already tentatively sold.
IR9 Wagner noted there was no street parking in this area and asked if any consideration had been
20 given for additional parking areas.
21 Mr. Beach stated he was willing to provide additional parking if there was room on the site.
22 He noted there would be horseshoe driveways on Highway 88 which would allow additional
23 parking. The driveways on 29th Avenue would include a turn-around which would also
24 provide additional parking area.
25 Councilmember Faust asked if the lot coverage had been calculated. Commissioner
26 Delmonico stated the proposal met the lot coverage requirements.
27 Councilmember Enrooth stated extension of Silver Point Park may be the best use of the
28 property but there was not funding available. He noted that single family homes pose a
29 problem in this location. He stated concern that if this request was denied, the area may stay
30 in its present condition for an indefinite period of time and still result in some type of
31 townhouse development at a later date.
32 Mr. Beach noted this proposal would include the removal of the two buildings on the property
33 which do not meet any of the City's Codes.
34 Faust stated he felt townhomes were logical for this location. They would also generate a
05 larger tax base.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
February 25, 1997
• Page 4
1 Mayor Ranallo noted there are currently 17 to 20 people living in the two homes on the
2 property, the total tax value is $148,000 and the property generates $3,000 in tax revenue per
3 year. With the proposed townhome development approximately 14 people would occupy the
4 property, the total tax value would be $1.2 million and the property would generate $27,000
5 in tax revenue per year. He stated the City's goal is to increase the tax base. He also noted
6 City assistance is not required for this project.
7 Marks stated he did not feel this property was appropriate for single family housing due to the
8 traffic situation.
9 Mr._Beach noted the.townhomes would provide a buffer for the park and for the existing
10 single family houses around the property.
11 Enrooth noted that one Commissioner was not present at the February 18th Planning
12 Commissioner meeting when this issue was considered and they have indicated that they
13 would have voted in favor of the project.
14 Mayor Ranallo asked if the variance could be considered by the Council this evening as the
15 Planning Commission had not voted on the variance.
City Attorney William Soth stated the Council could vote on all three issues, as the Planning
'17 Commission had held a Public Hearing on all three issues. He also noted that if the proposal
18 was approved this evening, the existing easements underlying the plat would need to be
19 vacated. He asked if there would be a common area that was owned and maintained by an
20 Association.
21 Mr. Beach stated each townhome owner would own their own lot. There would be an
22 Association established but it would be managed by the owners of the property rather than a
23 management company.
24 Morrison asked if the preliminary plat could be approved prior to vacation of the easements.
25 City Attorney stated the plat could be approved subject to the easements being vacated.
26 Enrooth asked Mr. Beach when he would begin construction of the townhomes.
27 Mr. Beach stated upon approval of the City Council, he would submit the proposal to
28 Hennepin County for approval and begin construction as early as possible.
29 Judy Makowske, 2919 Rankin Road, stated she was in favor of the project. She felt it was a
30 good use of the property and would be a continuation of the townhomes currently being
31 constructed along Highway 88. She noted that if the property was zoned R-1, it would be
impossible to obtain financing as banks do not loan funds to single family housing which
43 faces an industrial area.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
February 25, 1997
• Page 5.
1 City Attorney asked if a development agreement had been drafted for the proposal which
2 would include improvements and a landscape plan.
3 Mornson stated the City does not typically prepare development agreements for projects when
4 the City is not involved in the financing.
5 Mr. Beach stated the proposal will include landscaping and sod.. Utilities will be obtained
6 from a trunk to the sewer in Highway 88.
7 City Attorney indicated a development agreement may not be necessary if there are no new
8 public improvements and the-City Ordinances address the landscaping and other requirements.
9 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the 1st reading of the rezoning request for Lots
10 2, 3, 4, and 5 of Block 1, Verkins Addition from R-1 Single Family designation to an R-3
11 Townhouse designation.
12 Motion carried unanimously.
13 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the preliminary plat for lots 2, 3, 4, and 5 of
14 Verkins Addition subject to the vacation of all easements as per City Attorney advisement.
405 Motion carried unanimously.
16
17 Marks noted a hardship would need to be demonstrated to allow for granting of the 12 foot
18 backyard setback variance. He indicated the hardship was the unusual shape of the lot.
19 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to grant a 12 foot backyard setback variance for Lot 5
20 of the Verkins Addition due to the hardship created by the unusual shape of the lot.
21. Motion carried unanimously.
22
23 Momson advised Mr. Beach to apply for the easement vacations this week. The second
24 reading of the rezoning will be held on March 11 and the third reading of the rezoning and
25 the easement vacation will be considered on March 25, 1997. He also noted Mr. Beach will
26 still need to prepare a final plat for consideration at the March 25, 1997 meeting.
27 Ms. Makowske cautioned that there may also be snow fence easements on the property on
28 Highway 88.
29 Commissioner Delmonico reported the Planning Commission is still working on the Ordinance
30 Amendment in regard to ground signs.
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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
February 25, 1997
• Page 6
1 B. Councilmembers.
2 1. Request by Shriners to Sell Vidalia Onions as a Fund Raiser at the Stonehouse
3 Parking Lot on May 3 and 4, 1997.
4
5 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to authorize the Shriners to sell Vidalia onions as a
6 fund raiser at the Stonehouse parking lot on May 3 and 4, 1997.
7 Motion carried unanimously.
8
9 Wagner reported his attendance at the Northwest Youth and Family Services Award Night.
10 He noted St. Anthony residents Shelley Freeman and Kyle Erickson were presented"awards.
11 It was an interesting and enjoyable meeting and he was proud that St. Anthony residents were
12 involved.
13 Faust thanked the Chamber of Commerce, Staff and volunteers for the excellent work they did
14 at the Open House.
15 Mayor Ranallo asked City Manager to convey to Staff the Council's appreciation for all the
16 work they put into getting the building organized for the Open House.
R7 Enrooth expressed a special appreciation to all the City employees who worked that day for
8 all their hard work.
19 Enrooth reported the Village Fest Committee met last evening. They now have established
20 co-chairs and other committee positions have been filled. The Committee received new
21 volunteers at the Open House and four or five new people are involved this year.
22 Marks stated the Open House was a truly outstanding event and Staff did an outstanding job.
23 He suggested the City hold an Open House every year.
24 Marks noted plans continue to be made for the Fire Brigade Band from Salo, Finland which
25 will be visiting St. Anthony this summer. Arrangements are currently being made for
26 accommodations.
27 C. Mayor.
28 Mayor Ranallo had no report.
29 D. City Manager.
30 City Manager Mornson noted a list of invitees to the Volunteer Dinner.
31 Council approved the list and there was consensus that the event be held at Donatelle's
32 Restaurant on April 24 or 21 or May 1, 1997.
43 Mornson reported the Employee Recognition Lunch which is normally held in February will
34 be held on April 10, 1997 in the multi-purpose room.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
February 25, 1997
• Page 7
1 Mornson reported four sessions, two in the evening and two during the day, of sexual
2 harassment training will be held in March for all employees.
3 Mornson reported Municipal Liquor Store profits increased from $14,000 in 1995 to $15,000
4 in 1996. He noted the results of the changes to the liquor stores made last year will not be
5 evident for a couple of years.
6 Mornson reported five firms will be interviewed in regard to the Storm Water Management
7 Plan on Thursday.
8 There was Council consensus that it was not necessary for the Council to interview the firm
9 recommended by Staff. There was Council consensus that they would be involved in the
10 public input portion of the Plan.
11 Mornson noted he had received a Legislative update in regard to levy limits and tax increment
12 financing.
13 Faust noted that the League of Minnesota Cities is having a class on tax increment financing
14 in March.
Mornson noted Hennepin County is hosting a seminar in regard to the new Welfare Law and
6 how it will impact cities.
17 VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
18 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
19 A. Minnesota Police Recruitment System.
20 1. Resolution 97-023, re: Request League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust to
21 Appeal.
22 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve Resolution 97-023, requesting
23 representation from League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust for appeal.
24 City Attorney stated he was in favor of this action but cautioned Council that although
25 MPRS will be performing the functions, it is still the legal responsibility and liability
26 of the City under the Court Order. He also noted there was no indemnification. If
27 there is a problem at the City, MPRS will not step in and defend the City but the
28 League of Minnesota Cities Trust will.
29 Motion carried unanimously.
30 2. Resolution 97-024, re: Participation in Cooperative Activities of the Minnesota
31 Police Recruitment System.
Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve Resolution 97-024, authorizing and
qP3 approving participation in cooperative activities of Minnesota Police Recruitment
34 System.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
February 25, 1997
• Page 8
1 Motion carried unanimously.
2 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
3 A. Ordinance 1997-001, re: Minimum Setbacks and Signs in Shopping Centers Or
4 Reading).
5 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the 3rd reading and adoption of
6 Ordinance 1997-001, relating to minimum setbacks and signs in shopping center;
7 amending Section 1635.05 of the St. Anthony 1993 Code of Ordinances by adding a
8 new Subd. 8, and amending Section 1400.04, Subd. 27.
9 Motion carried unanimously.
10
11 B. Ordinance 1997-002, re: Water and Sewer Rates (2nd Reading).
12 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the 2nd reading of Ordinance 1997-
13 002, relating to sewer and water rates, amending Sections 605.04 and 610.02 of the
14 1993 St. Anthony Code of Ordinances.
15 Motion carried unanimously.
16 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
187 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 P.M.
18 Motion carried unanimously.
19 Respectfully submitted,
20 Lorri Kopischke
21 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
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23 May
24 ATTEST:
25 City Clerk
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