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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 MARCH 25, 1997
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
5 The meeting was called to order at 7:04 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by
6 Mayor Ranallo.
7 H. ROLL CALL.
8 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Enrooth, Wagner, and Faust.
9 Also Present: City Manager Michael Morrison.
- 10 Councilmembers Absent: None.
11 III. APPROVAL OF MARCH 25, 1997 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
12 City Manager Mornson stated that under VI. Presentation of Claims, Item C. Twin City Truck
13 Equipment in the amount of$23,116.89, he would be recommending that a new lift be
14 purchased for Public Works Department. The old lift which is used primarily for watermain
15 breaks has broke down and is a safety hazard. The new lift would be purchased in 1997 and
16 replace the purchase of the John Deere utility tractor in the amount of$35,000 which was
17 budgeted for 1997. The John Deer utility tractor would then be budgeted for 1998.
18
9 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the March 25, 1997 Regular Council
Meeting Agenda as presented.
21 Motion carried unanimously.
22 IV. APPROVAL OF MARCH 11, 1997 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
23 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the March 11, 1997 Regular Council
24 Meeting Minutes as presented.
25 Vote on the motion: Ranallo, Enrooth, Faust, Marks voted aye. Wagner abstained (as he was not
26 present at the March 11, 1997 meeting).
27 Motion carried.
28 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
29 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the following licenses:
30 Contractors License:
31 Nedegaard Construction Company, Inc., Coon Rapids, MN/renewal
32 Adolfson & Peterson, Inc., St. Louis Park, MN/renewal
33 Prowood Signs, Inc. & Edison Division, Long Lake, MN/sign for Video Update
34 D.J. Kranz Co., Inc., Minneapolis, MN/renewal
5 Garbage Haulers License:
Randy's Sanitation Inc., Delano, MN/Residential & Commercial/renewal
37 Walter's Rubbish, Circle Pines, MN/Residential/renewal
38 United Waste Systems Inc. Greenwich, CT dba: Twin City Sanitation,
39 Inc./Residential/renewal
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1 Service Station License:
2 Stop `N' Go/renewal
3 Heating License:
4 Metropolitan Mechanical, Eden Prairie, MN/working at TCF (CUB)
5 Midland Heating, Richfield, MN/renewal
6 Vending Machine:
7 SJN Inc. Dba: St. Anthony Laundry/renewal
8 Motion carried unanimously.
9 Motion by Faust, second by Wagner to approve the following licenses:
10 Cigarette License:
11 Stop `N' Go/renewal
12 Sentyrz's Town & Country Foods/renewal
13 3.2 Beer License / Off-Sale:
14 Stop `N' Go, 2400-37th Avenue N.E./renewal
15 Sentyrz's Town & Country Foods/renewal
16 Temporary 3.2 Beer Permit:
17 Central Park/June 7, 1997/Dennis Fagerlee-Family Picnic
'08 Vote on the motion: Enrooth Faust Ranallo Wagner voted aye. Marks voted na
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Motion carried.
20 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
21 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the following claims:
22
23 A. Rieke Carroll Muller Associates, Inc. in the amount of$762.62 for professional
24 services rendered from February 2, 1997 to March 1, 1997 for 1997 Street/Watermain
25 Improvements.
26 B. BRW, Inc. in the amount of$4,329.98 for professional services rendered for the period ..r
27 ending January 31, 1997 for Comprehensive Plan Update.
28 D. North Suburban Cable Commission in the amount of$9,693.32 for 1997 contribution.
29 E. 5 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
30 Motion carried unanimously.
31 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the following claim:
32 C. Twin City Truck Equipment in the amount of$23,116.89 for Auto Crane A50A.
Mayor Ranallo stated he felt the John Deere utility tractor should not be deleted from the
4t budget. He felt that if the City was in need of both pieces of equipment, both should be
35 purchased this year.
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1 There was Council consensus to retain the John Deer utility tractor in the budget and approve
2 the purchase of the Auto Crane (lift) from Twin City Truck Equipment. The budget will
3 then be evaluated at the end of 1997 to determine if it is feasible to purchase both items.
4 Motion carried unanimously.
5 VII. REPORTS.
6 A. Planning Commission Meeting - March 18, 1997.
7 Morrison explained a representative of the Planning Commission was not present to report as
8 the Commission had not addressed any action issues at the March 18, 1997 meeting. A Staff
9 report of that meeting was included inthe Council packet.
10
11 B. Councilmembers.
12 Councilmember Faust reported his attendance at a Friends of the Library meeting on
13 Thursday, March 20, 1997. He stated he was very impressed with the activities at the library.
14 Faust noted April 1997 is the 75th Hennepin County Library Anniversary. There will be a
15 celebration the week of April 14th. Faust stated he had informed the Manager of the library
16 that they were welcome to include an article in the City newsletter.
17 Faust reported he had been contacted by a resident who was wondering if the City had an
area to store historical records of the "Pedal Pushers".
19 Councilmember Wagner suggested Faust contact Norma Gunderson, President of the Village
20 Gardeners. ,
21 Faust reported he had attended the Basics of Tax Increment Financing. He noted the League
22 of Minnesota notes have also included a lot of information on this issue and City Manager has
23 provided the Council with "talking points" for communication with Representatives. Faust
24 noted it would behoove the Council to become literate in those areas.
25 Councilmember Enrooth reported Village Fest is moving forward. They are looking at
26 electrical power and will probably be running some underground cable as soon as the frost is
27 out of the ground. The Committee had discussed the inclusion of bands in the parade this
28 year and also the possibility of relocation.
29 Councilmember Marks reported arrangements continue to be made for the visit of the Salo
30 Fire Brigade Band from June 14 to June 24, 1997. Accommodations are still being sought
31 and the Band may be involved in a number of concerts in the area.
32 Mayor Ranallo suggested Northwestern College or St. Thomas dormitories may be available
33 for the Band.
C. Mayor.
5 Mayor Ranallo reported he had received a call from a resident on Sunday in regard to the area
36 by the drop off box. He asked City Manager to take some action to compensate for the
37 irregularities in the lot until the landscaping is completed.
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2 D. City Manager.
3 City Manager Mornson reported he was pleased and proud to announce that Management
4 Assistant Kim Moore-Sykes had been named the "Outstanding Assistant in the Twin Cities
5 Area".
6 Mornson reported members of the Metropolitan Transit Staff had visited the City on March
7 14, 1997 to introduce themselves. They noted that they had learned about what was
8 happening at Apache Plaza and wanted to make sure there were arrangements for Metro
9 Transit buses as the Park and-Ride is no longer there because of CUB. Mornson advised
10 them to contact OPUS and First Bank.
11 Mornson reported the CUB Foods "invitation only" opening celebration is scheduled for April
12 3, 1997 from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:00 P.M.
13 Mornson reported Mike Berggren, Apache NewMarket, will speak at the Kiwanis meeting
14 March 26, 1997. Mornson also noted a letter from American Payment Center offering to
15 install a drop box at CUB Foods for City utility payments. The fee for this service is $25.00
16 per month.
17 There was Council consensus to authorize the drop box for City utility payments at CUB
Foods Store.
19 Mornson reported his attendance at a meeting on March 18, 1997 with the Sports Boosters,
20 School Board, Community Services and BRW, Inc. in regard to the Park Plan. He stated he
21 did ask BRW, Inc. to include the location of the performing arts center in the Plan and also
22 informed them that time is of essence. BRW, Inc. stated they intend to have a Plan for
23 review by Council by May 6, 1997.
24 Mornson reported he had met with WSB on March 17, 1997 in regard to the Storm Water ,
25 Management Plan. A Public Informational meeting will be held on April 29, 1997 and notice
26 of the meeting will appear in the City newsletter.
27 Mornson reported KKE Architects had completed the Purchase Inspection of the Tires Plus
28 building. A formal report has not yet been received but the initial verbal report was that the
29 building was extremely sound. There are a few cracks in the cement and a portion of the roof a
30 needs repair. Mornson reported City Attorney is still working on the Environmental Report. r
31 Mornson also noted that most of the contingencies of purchase that City Attorney had
32 described at the previous HRA meeting have been met. The only remaining issue is that
33 Super Valu has never approved the plans. They are in the process of reviewing the plans
34 which is normally a 30 day process. Staff has asked them to expedite this process if possible.
35 Mornson stated he and Liquor Operations Manager would like to propose that a sign be
installed as close to CUB Foods as possible to let people know that the Municipal Liquor
Store is still open. This is necessary as the New Market store is closing and it may appear
38 that the Liquor Store is also closed.
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1 There was Council consensus to install a sign near CUB Foods noting that the Municipal
2 Liquor Store is still open for business.
3 Mornson reported the explanation of assessment and interest rates for 1997 Street
4 Improvements were mailed on March 12th. The only response received has been inquiries as
5 to how soon the assessments can be paid off. Mornson reported pre-construction for street
6 improvements will be addressed at a meeting on April 17, 1997. Construction will begin as
7 soon as road restrictions are lifted.
8 Mornson reported the next Comprehensive Plan Update meeting will be held on March 26,
9 1997.
10 Mornson reported that all the paperwork for the Tollefson Property has been submitted to the
11 City Attorney and they are satisfied. Due to the history of the property, it will be run by the
12 title company one final time before closing. Mornson noted it is critical that the HRA
13 actively seek as much redevelopment this year as possible due to possible changes in tax
14 increment financing.
15 Mornson reported he had been asked to speak at a Government Training Seminar on March
16 21st in regard to the financing and building of the new City Hall/Commumky Center building.
He also noted the Employee Recognition Luncheon is scheduled fro April 10, 1997.
18 Mornson noted his conference schedule and tentative vacation schedule was included in the
19 Council packet.
20 There was Council consensus that the schedules were fine and also encouragement to the City
21 Manager to take two weeks consecutive vacation.
22 Mornson noted the League of Minnesota Cities annual conference was scheduled for June 10-
23 13, 1997. There was Council consensus to tentatively reschedule the June 10 City Council
24 meeting to June 9, 1997.
25 Mornson reported the Annual Fire Report will be presented to the Council at their work
26 session on April 1, 1997.
27 Mornson reported he and the Police Chief had attended a MPRS meeting. All 36 cities
28 involved have agreed to the appeal.
29 VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
30 A. Village Point, Larry Beach Construction, Inc.
31 1. Ordinance 1997-003, re: Rezone Verkins Addition (3rd Reading).
32 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the 3rd reading and adoption of the
rezoning request for Lots 2, 3, 4, and 5 of Block 1, Verkins Addition from R-1 Single
Family designation to an R-3 Townhouse designation.
35 Motion carried unanimously.
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2 2. Final Plat.
3 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the final plat of Village Point, Larry
4 Beach Construction, Inc.
5 Motion carried unanimously.
6 IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
7 A. - ._ Easement Vacation for Verkins Addition, (Village Point), Resolution 977-029.
8 Mayor Ranallo declared the Public Hearing open at 7:44 P.M. No one appeared to
9 address the Council with-regard to this issue.
10 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to close the Public. Hearing at 7:45 P.M.
11 Motion carried unanimously.
12
13 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve Resolution 97-029, vacating
14 easements within the Verkins Addition.
15 Motion carried unanimously.
'P6 X. NEW BUSINESS - None.
17 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
18 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 P.M.
19 Motion carried unanimously.
20 Respectfully submitted,
21 Lorri Kopischke
22 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
23
24 Mayor
25 ATTEST:
26 City Clerk
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