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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MAY 13, 1997
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
5 The meeting was called to order at 7:03 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by
6 Mayor Ranallo.
7 Hi ROLL CALL.
8 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Enrooth (arrived at 7:10 P.M.), Wagner, and Faust.
9 Also Present: City Manager Michael Mornson.
10 Councilmembers Absent: None.
11 IIL APPROVAL OF MAY 13, 1997 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
12 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the May 13, 1997 Regular Council Meeting
13 Agenda with the following change:
14 Delete IX. A. "Review/approve contract for traffic signal at 39th Avenue N.E. and Stinson
15 Boulevard (Columbia Heights project).
16 Morrison reported this item will be considered at the May 27, 1997 Council meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
18 IV. APPROVAL OF APRIL 22, 1997 BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING MINUTES.
19 APPROVAL OF APRIL 22, 1997 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.
20 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the April 22, 1997 Board of Review Meeting
21 Minutes as presented.
22 Motion carried unanimously.
23 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to approve the April 22, 1997 City Council Regular
24 Meeting Minutes with the following changes:
25 Page 2, Line 34: Remove "Gaspring" and replace with "Salo'.
26 Page 8, Line 26: Remove "C." and replace with "See".
27 Motion carried unanimously.
28 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
29 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the following licenses:
30 Contractors License:
31 Contact Signs, Inc., Roseville, MN/working at Ames 1 Hour Photo
& Prowood Signs, Inc., Long Lake, MN/working at Video Update
53 Card Construction, Mendota, MN/working at 2855 Anthony Lane South
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1 Topline Advertising, Inc., Blaine, MN/working at.Taco Bell
2 Litz Concrete, Inver Grove Heights, MN/working at 3404-32nd Avenue
3 Twin City Corporate Construction, Plymouth, MN/working at 4001 Stinson Boulevard
4 Service Station License:
5 Fuel Mart, Inc./renewal
6 Apache Amoco/renewal
7 Heating License:
8 Krinkie Heating & Air Conditioning, Little Canada, MN/renewal
9 New Mech Companies, Inc., St. Paul, MN/no permits pulled to date
10 Motion carried unanimously.
11 Motion by Faust, second by Wagner to approve the following licenses:
12 Cigarette License:
13 Apache Amoco/counter sales/renewal
14 Fuel Mart, Inc./counter sales/renewal
15 3.2 Beer License:
16 Smart Shop Superette, 3259 Stinson Boulevard/renewal
17 Fuel Mart, Inc., 3813 Stinson Boulevard/renewal
Temporary 3.2 Beer & Wine License:
0 1 VillageFest Committee/Central Park/August 2, 1997
20 Vote on the motion: Ranallo, Faust and Wagner voted aye. Marks voted naye.
21 Motion carried.
22 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
23 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the following claims:
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25 A. Stuart Bonniwell in the amount of$3,500.00 for progress billing in connection with
26 the Liquor Fund portion of the audit and preparation of the financial statements of the
27 City of St. Anthony for the year ended December 31, 1996.
28 B. Dorsey & Whitney in the amount of $1,165.73 for legal services rendered through
29 March 31, 1997 regarding general matters and in the amount of$3,031.74 for
30 professional services rendered through March 31, 1997 regarding $690,000 General
31 Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1997A City of St. Anthony, Minnesota.
32 C. Foster, Oiile, Wentzell & Brever in the amount of$3,000.00 for professional services
33 rendered for the month of May, 1997.
34 D. 6 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
35 Motion carried unanimously.
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1 VII. REPORTS.
2 A. Councilmembers.
3 Councilmember Wagner acknowledged an invitation to a surprise birthday open house for
4 Hobie Swan on Sunday, May 18, 1997, to celebrate his 80th birthday. Wagner noted Mr.
5 Swan is a 48 year resident of St. Anthony.
6 Councilmember Enrooth arrived at 7:10 P.M.
7 Wagner reported the Dimension Report on Channel 4 television on Sunday, May 20, 1997,
8 - will discuss asset building and provide valuable information from the Search Institute. This
9 subject has been a focus of the Healthy Community/Healthy Youth organization and the
10 program will be worth watching.
11 Wagner reported the Healthy Community/Healthy Youth organization will be changing its
12 name to ACTION. This is an acronym which stands for Adults and Children Together in
13 Our Neighborhood. They will begin promotional efforts within the next two months with the
14 help of volunteers. They also are organizing a committee for fundraising. Wagner reported
15 the organization will also be in the VillageFest parade. They hope to have children and adults
16 marching in the parade.
Councilmember Faust reported his attendance at Clean-Up Day. He noted it was an enjoyable
experience and a valuable service that the City provides to the community.
19 Councilmember Enrooth thanked Wagner and Faust for their individual assistance at Clean-Up
20 Day. He reported the event took in over $2,000. He noted that the amount of brush collected
21 was much lower this year and attributed this to the City's chipping program.
22 Enrooth reported the VillageFest Committee will meet on May 19, 1997. They are still
23 working on the electrical aspect.
24 Mayor Ranallo noted the Chamber of Commerce will be making a donation to VillageFest
25 and is also intending to be a sponsor.
26 Wagner noted the Kiwanis will be making a donation and will provide an activity. They will
27 be unable to sponsor a pancake breakfast due to the school kitchen being remodeled.
28 Councilmember Marks reported the arrangements for the visit of the Fire Brigade Band from
29 Salo, Finland continue. This months Finnish-American Society Bulletin includes an
30 announcement in regard to the visit and the picnic. Mrs. Florence Marks will be making a
31 presentation to the Finnish Society to explain more details of the visit to them.
32 Marks then distributed a handout of information in regard to the Fire Brigade Band. He noted
they will arrive on June 14 and depart on June 24. A picnic in their honor will be held at
X54 Central Park on June 18. Marks asked that anyone interested in hosting a couple from
35 Finland for lunch on Father's Day, please let him know.
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1 Mayor Ranallo suggested the new flagpole be dedicated while the group from Finland is in St.
2 Anthony.
3 A. Girl Scout Recognition.
4 Mayor Ranallo reported this Proclamation is for the Girl Scouts who are prepared to move to
5 the next level of Girl Scouting. A celebration will be held at Wilshire Park on May 16, 1997
6 at 6:30 P.M.
7 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the Proclamation to proclaim Friday, May
- 8 16, 1.997, to be the Fourth-Annual Bridging Ceremony for the Silver Lake Service Unit.
9 Motion carried unanimously.
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11 B. Mayor.
12 Mayor Ranallo reported he received a letter from Mary Halet, 2319 Arthur Street N.E.,
13 Minneapolis, dated May 5, 1997, in regard to the Police Department and Kenzie Terrace.
14 Morrison reported he had spoken with Lieutenant John Ohl who had ordered a patrol car
15 immediately in response to complaint by Ms. Halet. Lt. Ohl has noted that it would be
16 impossible to fulfill her request to have an officer patrol the area for one hour in the morning
and one hour in the evening due to staffing. Momson reported Chief Engstrom, and the New
Brighton and Moundsview Police Chiefs are in the process of discussion with Tri-City to
19 obtain a radar-type patrol car which is parked on the side of the road and identifies vehicular
20 speed as cars pass. This may be one option that could be utilized on Kenzie Terrace and
21 other areas.
22 Mayor Ranallo reported he had received a request from Kathie Wolff, Chair of the
23 VillageFest Committee, to expand the territory of the VillageFest Medallion Hunt to include
24 other City property.
25 There was Council consensus to allow the VillageFest Medallion Hunt to expand to other City
26 property but limited to parks only and with the condition that the medallion not be buried.
27 Mayor Ranallo reported he had received a letter this evening from the ECFE Advisory
28 Council requesting a bulletin board in the Community Services hallway and a kiosk in the
29 Community Center lobby. The letter also indicated that Community Services is offering to
30 fund these items.
31 There was Council consensus that a bulletin board would be fine if located in the Community
32 Services hallway and not in the commons area. There was also direction to City Manager to
33 determine the type of kiosk desired and to determine if it meets City standards.
Mayor Ranallo reported that this evening Channel 15 television aired the first of the CUB
5 grand opening program. He stated it was very well done and will be aired again on May 19,
36 1997. The beginning of the program includes the CUB Vice President of Administration
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1 complimenting the Mayor, City Council and staff for their hard work over the last seven years
2 to bring CUB into the City of St. Anthony.
3 Mayor Ranallo reported he will be retiring on May 30, 1997.
4 C. City Manager.
5 Morrison reported he had received a letter from Elizabeth Peterson requesting a variance to
6 allow parking on 37th Avenue. Mornson also reported the League of Minnesota Cities has
7 verified that it is okay for the City to pass out hats at the VillageFest parade.
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9 1. Request for Fences Around Ponds at CUB.
10 Mornson reported the City is receiving many requests to install fencing around the
11 storm water ponds by CUB Foods. Morrison reported OPUS has a design team which
12 is preparing a design for an aesthetically pleasing fence.
13 There was Council consensus to consider the installation of a fence when the designs
14 are received from OPUS.
15
16 2. Approval of Feasibility Report and Authorize Plans and Specifications for 33rd
17 Avenue Street Work - May 27, 1997 Meeting.
Mornson reported the feasibility report will be completed and presented by Bob
4K Moberg, RCM Engineers at the May 27, 1997 Council meeting. At that time the
20 Council may wish to authorize the preparation of plans and specifications. The
21 Feasibility Report will cost $4,500 and will be funded by Minnesota State Aid Funds.
22 3. Park Information Meeting on June 2, 1997.
23 Mornson submitted a press release, an agenda, and a invitation letter to the Park
24 Information Meeting to be held on June 2, 1997, for Council consideration.
25 There was Council consensus to approve the agenda and the letter of invitation. There
26 was also Council consensus that the second line of the press release should read "The
27 City Council is soliciting the public's input in the planning and financing process".
28 Mornson also reported in response to questions raised at the recent work session, that
29 Public Works Director has reported the slide is safe. It has been inspected by the
30 insurance carrier and is only intended for children 13 years and older. Mornson noted
31 all park equipment is inspected weekly as a requirement of the insurance carrier.
32 4. Comprehensive Plan - July 22, 1997 Planning Commission Meeting.
33 Mornson reported BRW will present a draft of the Comprehensive Plan Update at the
34 Planning Commission meeting on July 22, 1997. Members of the Task Force will be
35 invited to that meeting to review the draft. It will then be submitted to the
Metropolitan Council for review and the Council will consider the Plan in October,
OP7 1997. The draft will be submitted to the Metropolitan Council noting that the Storm
38 Water and Capital Equipment portions of the Plan are not yet completed.
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1 5. Seven Trees.
2 Morrison reported the Public Works Director has worked with a tree vendor and has
3 received a bid in the amount of$5,200 for removal and installation of seven trees.
4 Morrison noted he will check what type of guarantee is provided.
5 6. Flags.
6 Mornson submitted City flag designs, which were created by students at the high
7 school, for Council consideration.
8 7. Tollefson Closing.
9 Morrison reported the Tollefson closing is scheduled for the morning of May 14, 1997.
10 8. SAV 2 Update.
11 Morrison reported his attendance at a meeting today at the Dorsey and Whitney Office
12 in regard to the closing of the purchase of the Tires Plus building. He noted the
13 previous issues of access on 39th, utility easements, etc., have been resolved. A
14 provision has been added to the purchase agreement which will allow the City to be
15 released from the agreement if they reject the bids for the liquor store. Closing is
16 scheduled for June 10, 1997 which is also the last day the City could withdraw from
17 the agreement. The bids will be awarded on June 9, 1997.
08 Mornson reported the issue of drainage on Lot 4 was discussed at the meeting today.
19 Staff had been under the impression that the developer of Lot 4 would install the
20 improved drainage on that site. Staff was informed today that the cost of the
21 improved drainage will be the responsibility of the City. Morrison reported this
22 improvement will cost approximately $10,000 or less. The only matter of this issue
23 that relates to closing on the Tires Plus building is that St. Marie and OPUS will give
24 the easements to the City for future development of the drainage.
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26 9. North Suburban Cable Commission Grant.
27 Morrison reported St. Anthony has received $2,573.00 from North Suburban Cable
28 Commission in the form of a grant. These funds will be placed in the Cable Fund and
29 will be utilized to purchase equipment.
30 10. First Quarter Liquor Store Report.
31 Mornson reported the first quarter liquor report showed a profit of $33,652.29
32 compared to a (9,503.56) loss from 1996. This results in a $43,155.85 improvement.
33 He noted SAV II reported a first quarter profit for the first time since 1992 and the
34 Stonehouse Restaurant is making money.
35 Council complimented and expressed their appreciation to Liquor Store Operations
36 Manager, Mike Larson and City Manager Morrison for all the work they have done to
7 improve the Liquor Operations.
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39 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
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1 IX. NEW BUSINESS - None.
2 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
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4 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
5 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 P.M.
6 Motion carried unanimously.
7 Respectfully submitted,
8 Lorri Kopischke
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