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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 24, 1997
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
5 The meeting was called to order at 7:01 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by
6 Mayor Ranallo.
7 II. ROLL CALL.
8 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Enrooth, Wagner, and Faust.
9 Also Present: City Manager Michael Mornson and City Attorney William Soth.
10 Councilmembers Absent: None.
11 III. APPROVAL OF JUNE 24, 1997 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
12 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the June 24, 1997 Regular Council Meeting
13 Agenda with the following change:
14 Under V. Licenses/Permits/Petitions add: A. Kimberly Caplan, Paint House Numbers on
15 Curb.
16
17 Motion carried unanimously.
P IV. APPROVAL OF JUNE 9, 1997 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.
�l9 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the June 9, 1997 City Council Regular
20 Meeting Minutes as presented.
21 Motion carried unanimously.
22 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
23 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the following licenses:
24 Contractors License:
25 The Material Handling Group, Inc., Savage, MN/Process Label Systems Inc.
26 RAK Construction Inc., Ham Lake, MN/High School
27 Dalbec Roofing, Inc., Long Lake, MN/1st Bank of Apache
28 Heating License:
29 Westair Inc., Hanover, MN/Larry Beach's Townhomes
30 Master Mechanical, Inc., Bloomington, MN/St. Anthony Health Center
31 Multiple Dwelling License:
32 Walker on Kenzie, Walker Senior Housing Corp. I /45 Units
33 Motion carried unanimously.
34 Motion by Wagner, second by Faust to approve the following permit:
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1 Temporary 3.2 Beer Permit:
2 August 24, 1997/Family Picnic/Roxanne Stark Family/Central Park
3 Vote on the motion: Ranallo, Enrooth, Faust, and Wagner voted aye. Marks voted naye.
4 Motion carried.
5 A. Kimberly Caplan, Permit to Paint House Numbers on Curbs.
6 Kimberly Caplan, 3405 31st Avenue NE, stated she was an undergraduate student at the
7 University of Colorado who was home for the summer and was trying to find work to help
8 pay for school. She noted she has diminished hearing on the left and none on the right and is
9 seeking a job that requires a minimal amount of communication. She then gave Mayor
10 Ranallo the flyer she was planning to distribute.
11 Mayor Ranallo noted the flyer advertised the painting of five inch tall black letters on a white
12 background for $5.00. This numbering would allow easy viewing of an address by police and
13 fire vehicles. If the customer is not satisfied, the painting will be redone. The flyer asked
14 that if interested, the homeowner fill out the flyer and tape it on their door the next day.
15 Marks noted that in the past the City has encouraged this identification on the street so
Wemergency vehicles can get to problems as quickly as possible.
17 Wagner noted there are a lot of existing street identification numbers which need repainting.
18 Faust asked if Ms. Caplan was aware of the size requirements for the numbering per the City
19 Ordinance.
20 Mayor Ranallo stated the Public Works Director had explained the requirements to Ms.
21 Caplan.
22 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve a permit to allow Kimberly Caplan to solicit
23 and paint house numbers on the curbs in the City of St. Anthony.
24 Motion carried unanimously.
25 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
26 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to approve the following claims:
27
28 A. Foster, Oiile, Wentzell & Brever in the amount of$3,000.00 for professional services
29 rendered for June 1997.
30 B. Rieke Carroll Muller Associates in the amount of $4,500.00-for professional services
31 rendered from May 1 to May 31, 1997 in regard to the 33rd Avenue Improvements
Feasibility Study and in the amount of$7,408.25 for professional services rendered
�S3 April 27 to May 31 in regard to 1997 Street/Watermain Improvements Construction.
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1 C. WSB & Associates, Inc. in the amount of$9,300.00 for professional services rendered
2 May 1 through May 31, 1997 in regard to Water Resource Management Plan.
3 D. 4 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
4 Motion carried unanimously.
5 VII. REPORTS.
6 A. Planning Commission - June 17, 1997.
7 Planning Commissioner James Gondorchin was present to report on the issues addressed at the
8 June 17, 1997 Planning Commission meeting.
9 1. Phil Rosar, Exhaust Pros, 4000 Silver Lake Road; Conditional Use Permit and
10 Front Yard Variance.
11 Commissioner Gondorchin reported the Planning Commission held a public hearing to
12 consider a request for a conditional use permit to add a car wash and additional bays and a
13 variance request of 25 feet to accommodate the expansion for Exhaust Pros, 4000 Silver Lake
14 Road. The Commission voted unanimously to approve both requests. Gondorchin reported
15 there was an omission in the minutes for that meeting in regard to operating hours. The
16 Commission had included hours of operation for the business on Sunday from 10:00 A.M. to
17 4:00 P.M.
ftThe City received one letter in opposition to the request, complaining of the noise and the
19 appearance of the site. This was further emphasized by testimony of residents at the meeting,
20 objecting to the noise and appearance of the site.
21 The Planning Commission felt this would be a nice upgrade to the site as it would include
22 75% new construction and would replace an obsolete building. The way the building is laid
23 out on the lot, granting of the variance will not cause an.encroachment and is appropriate.
24 The Planning Commission recommended approval of the conditional use permit based on the
25 following conditions:
26 1. Submittal of a plan for aesthetic improvements to the structure including landscaping,
27 driveway, dumpster enclosure and signage plan to be implemented within six months
28 of plan approval;
29 2. Hours of operation for the Exhaust Pros shop (not including the car wash) be Monday
30 through Friday from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., Saturday from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.,
31 and Sunday from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.;
32 3. That signage be limited to a monument sign and a pylon sign is not allowed; and,
33 4. Outdoor vehicle storage be limited to two vehicles for a period not to exceed 72 hours.
34
35 The Planning Commission recommended approval of the variance request based on the
4 following conditions:
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1 1. Strict enforcement would cause a hardship due to the configuration of the structure and
2 existing traffic lanes;
3 2. The hardship was not created by the landowner but is unique to the individual and this
4 lot as this is a remodel/redevelopment; and,
5 3. This variance is within the'spirit of the redevelopment of St. Anthony and economic
6 considerations are not the sole criteria.
7 Marks questioned landscaping on the site.
8 Commissioner Gondorchin stated this is included in condition #1 of the conditional use
9 permit.
10 Wagner noted this was a condition of the original conditional use permit and was never
11 completed.
12 Commissioner Gondorchin agreed with this statement. He explained Mr. Rosar felt he had
13 been lied to in regard to the development of Apache Plaza and did not feel it was
14 economically feasible to improve the site prior to CUB Foods locating at Apache Plaza.
15 Mayor Ranallo questioned the rationale for approval of the requests and noted that CUB
VFoods has been in the process of locating at Apache Plaza for eighteen months.
17 Commissioner Gondorchin stated the basis for approval is that the addition will result in 75%
18 new construction and will be an aesthetic improvement. If the requests are not granted, the
19 business can continue to operate in its current state under the conditions of the original
20 conditional use permit. He noted another factor was that Mr. Rosar could renovate the
21 building without granting of the variance or the conditional use permit.
22 Faust noted condition 42 for granting a variance which states, "The purpose of the proposed
23 variance is not based exclusively on the desire to increase the value or income potential of the
24 parcel of land but would correct extraordinary circumstances applicable to this property but
25 not applicable to other property in the City or zoning district". He then questioned how the
26 Planning Commission answered this condition.
27 Commissioner Gondorchin acknowledged that Mr. Rosar was performing the addition for
28 economic reasons. The Planning Commission considered this as a redevelopment and keeping
29 in the spirit of redevelopment of the entire area. Also aesthetically, the addition will be much
30 better than what is currently located on the site.
31 Marks noted granting of a variance requires that the physical shape of the property causes a
32 hardship. He questioned what physical conditions were taken into account for this variance.
Commissioner Gondorchin indicated the position of the lot to the road and the area around the
4 building including the portion in the back of the building which is an easement belonging to
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1 Hardees. Also the entrance and exit to the site. The proposal makes sense for traffic flow
2 and public safety.
3 Marks asked if the lot was substandard.
4 Gondorchin indicated the lot was not substandard. If the variance were denied, the car wash
5 could still be located on the site. This position on the site is a result of traffic flow.
6 Mr. Rosar, 10640 Mississippi, owner of the property, stated when he bought the property he
7 was told that CUB Foods would be locating in Apache Plaza. He did not improve the site
8 because he was waiting to see if CUB was actually going to be built. When CUB did come
9 to Apache, he was busy with other projects and has been unable to update the site until now.
10 Mr. Rosar apologized for this.
11 Mr. Rosar noted there have been complaints in regard to the noise from Exhaust Pros. He has
12 checked into the noise and it is not coming from Exhaust Pros but rather is from race cars at
13 Goodyear being worked on without exhaust.
14 Mr. Rosar agreed that the Exhaust Pros site is a mess but noted the purpose of his request is
15 to bring the site up to code. It is also to make money, as the two go hand in hand. He stated
if he is not allowed to construct the proposal, he will meet the conditions of the conditional
use permit and continue to operate with the business as-is. He noted however, if he lived
18 across the street from the site, he would want the addition as it is an upgrade. He stated he
19 will provide the requested landscaping and was willing to provide the City with a cash escrow
20 to guarantee this.
21 Wagner stated he understood why the townhome owners were upset. Mr. Rosar had not kept
22 his word in regard to the promises he made originally. How does anyone know he will keep
23 his word this time.
24 Mr. Rosar noted they don't but what is on the site now is not good. He reiterated that he was
25 told CUB Foods and Knox would be located in Apache. He stated he will provide the
26 landscaping whether the request is granted or not.
27 Mayor Ranallo noted that CUB did locate in Apache and still nothing was done. The City
28 wrote letters to Mr. Rosar in regard to the requirements of the existing conditional use permit
29 and Mr. Rosar did not even respond.
30 Mr. Rosar stated if the request is not granted, he will operate the business as-is, although this
31 does not make sense to him. He will fix the parking lot and meet the aesthetic requirements.
32
Marks stated he did not see a hardship in this case.
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1 Mr. Rosar stated his building will be 49 feet from the street. Most cities only require a 50
2 foot setback. He stated he will gladly take one foot off his proposal.
3 Enrooth stated the City had never made any promises in regard to CUB or Knox. They had
4 only discussed what may take place.
5 Mr. Rosar stated the developer, C.G. Rein, had made the promises.
6 Faust noted a condition of the current conditional use permit is that no more than two vehicles
7 can be stored on the site for a period of no more than 72 hours. He stated he has driven by
8 the site many times and seen more than two vehicles. He noted that this past Sunday there
9 was even a boat for sale on the site.
10 Mr. Rosar stated he has also driven by on Sundays and there have been boats and cars for
11 sale on the site. The boats and cars do not belong to him or his employees but belong to
12 residents in the area. The only solution would be to chain the parking lot. He acknowledged
13 that there are some items on the site which he has requested be removed.
14 Wagner noted the original use of the site was for brake and exhaust repair. He asked if the
15 brake repair was being discontinued due to the addition of the oil change and the car wash.
06 Mr. Rosar explained that when he originally purchased the property he owned Fast Glass,
17 Glass Company and the business was to be a combination glass and muffler shop. He has
18 since sold the glass business due to a change in the industry and therefore looked for another
19 compatible business as it is too costly to run only the exhaust shop. He noted the business
20 has always included brake repair. He has been made aware of a customer complaint in regard
21 to the brake service and is trying to locate the complaint. He has never told a customer that
22 the business does not perform brake service and neither has any of his current employees.
23 Exhaust Pros is a franchise which currently is in turmoil due to a physical injury of the
24 owner.
25 Mr. Rosar noted the proposed improvements will cost $400,000 and will include a new hip
26 roof around the entire building with panels.
27 Faust asked if the Planning Commission had seen a site plan or elevation of the proposal.
28 Commissioner Gondorchin indicated this was presented at the concept review and a sketch
29 was included in the Commissioner's packet.
30 Mr. Edward Mattson, 3933 Silver Lake Road, indicated he lives in the townhomes across the
31 street from Exhaust Pros. He stated that all the residents in the townhomes object to the noise
32 emanating from the shop and feel it is more than was expected. The anticipated noise
associated with the addition will make the business even more objectional to the residents
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1 Mr. Rosar stated he is fielding approximately one inquiry per week for the site. Some of the
2 businesses inquiring are not very good in his opinion. He stated he could sell the site if that
3 is what he is economically forced to do. CUB is a big generator of business and that is why
4 he originally acquired the site.
5 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the 25 foot variance request to the front yard
6 setback requirement for Exhaust Pros, 4000 Silver Lake Road.
7 Marks stated he would not vote in favor of this request as he saw no valid hardship
8. whatsoever.
9 Mayor Ranallo stated he had spoken with Mr. Morgan, 3933 Silver Lake Road and
10 acknowledged receipt of his letter of complaint to the proposal. Mr. Morgan was not able to
11 attend the meeting this evening but stated he is still in opposition to the request.
12 Vote on the motion: Ranallo, Enrooth, Faust, Marks and Wagner voted naye.
13 Motion failed.
14 Marks suggested the City Attorney draft the conditions for approval of the conditional use
0 permit to ensure the City obtain the desired results.
16 Mayor Ranallo questioned if the conditional use permit request was still valid due to the
17 denial of the variance request. The entire layout of the proposal may need to be changed.
18 Soth questioned if the applicant would want to proceed without the car wash.
19 Faust suggested consideration of the conditional use permit be tabled to allow the applicant to
20 make these decisions.
21 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to table consideration of the conditional use permit for
22 Exhaust Pros, 4000 Silver Lake Road, pending if the applicant still desired the conditional use
23 permit.
24 Motion carried unanimously.
25 Mornson noted Mr. Rosar has offered to present the City with a cash escrow to guarantee the
26 improvements. The Planning Commission was not comfortable as they have not required this
27 in the past.
28 Soth stated this could be a condition of the conditional use permit. He also reiterated if the
�29 conditions of the conditional use permit are not met, the business is in violation of the permit.
`�Sl 2. John and Leisha Ingdal, for 3613 Edward Street; Lot Width Variance.
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1 Commissioner Gondorchin reported a public hearing was held for consideration of a 15 foot
2 lot width variance for 3613 Edward Street. This is a vacant lot which is 60 foot wide. The
3 Ingdals would like to place a single family home on this lot and City Ordinance requires a lot
4 width of 75 feet. A preliminary plan of the proposed home was presented which would
5 require no variances of any kind.
6 The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the lot width variance of
7 15 feet based on the following:
8 1. Strict enforcement would create undue hardship;
9 2. The hardship was not created by the landowner but is unique to the individual;
10 3. This lot could not be put to reasonable use in its current state without the variance;
11 and,
12 4. This variance is within the spirit of the redevelopment of St. Anthony and economic
13 considerations are not the sole criteria.
14 Commissioner Gondorchin reported one resident spoke in opposition to the variance request.
15 He challenged that if the City Ordinance requires 75 feet, how could the Commission accept
16 60 feet. His intention at that meeting was to challenge the City.
07 Marks noted this is a classic case where a variance is necessitated by a change in the
8 Ordinance.
19 Mayor Ranallo noted that every lot on that street is only 60 feet wide.
20 Faust remarked that the land could not be put to any other good use.
21 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the 15 foot variance to the lot width
22 requirement for 3613 Edward Street based on the findings of the Planning Commission.
23
24 Motion carried unanimously.
25 3. Roger Ledebuhr, Great Clips, 2902 Silver Lake Road; Sign Variance.
26 Commissioner Gondorchin reported a public hearing was held to consider a sign variance for
27 Great Clips, 2902 Silver Lake Road.
28 The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the sign variance
29 based on the following:
30 1. Granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to
31 other properties in the neighborhood or Village;
32 2. A particular hardship to the applicant would result if strict enforcement of the
Ordinance is adhered to; and,
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1 3. The conditions upon which the variance are based are unique to the parcel of land as it
2 is inside the development of a shopping center and does not apply to other properties
3 with the same land use classification.
4 Marks asked what makes this property unique.
5 Commissioner Gondorchin explained Great Clips is barely visible from the street. Their main
6 clientele is "walk-in traffic. The Commission felt this was an opportunity to provide a small
7 business in St. Anthony with visibility without any inconvenience.
8 Marks asked what Ordinance has caused the hardship in this instance.
9 Commissioner Gondorchin stated the hardship was due to the sight line and the position of the
10 business in the building.
1.1 Wagner noted this was a decision Great Clips made when they located in this building. They
12 performed a market survey and were aware of the issue then.
13 Faust questioned the difference between the back wall of Great Clips and the rear side of
14 CUB Foods. He asked what made this unique from other shopping centers.
05 Commissioner Gondorchin stated that he could foresee a pylon or some type of identification
16 sign for CUB on Stinson Boulevard in the future. The sign may also include other names.
17 He also stated that he thought St. Anthony Shopping Center would be a good candidate for
18 rear wall signage on the area that faces Kenzie Terrace. The Planning Commission did not
19 feel granting of the variance would set an extraordinary precedent.
20 Faust questioned the amount of signage Great Clips currently had on the building.
21 Mr. Roger Ledebuhr, Great Clips stated he had 19 feet of signage.
22 Mr. Gondorchin stated another reason for granting this variance was that Great Clips did not
23 have two signs as Ames Photo and Video Update have.
24 Wagner noted there is no rear entrance to the business. If this variance was granted, many
25 other businesses, such as the library and St. Anthony Shopping Center, would be requesting
26 the same.
27 Faust noted Great Clips could have a sign on the north wall with Ames Photo. He stated
28 Ames Photo and Video Update are also "walk-in" businesses.
29 Mayor Ranallo noted that previously Dick Horst, owner of Coast to Coast, had requested rear
signage and was denied.
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1 Commissioner Gondorchin indicated that whoever occupies this portion of the building will
2 have a problem with signage because of the location in the building. This issue is intensified
3 in this instance as this is a "walk-in" business. Gondorchin stated he is in favor of the
4 signage on the rear of the stores in St. Anthony Shopping Center as it is a commercial
5 corridor. He felt that signage on the back of the building could be aesthetically pleasing if it
6 was well done.
7 Faust noted that he did not believe condition #3 of the Planning Commission's motion was
8 correct. He stated this property was not unique as there are other properties with the same
9 land use classification with this same desire for signage.
10 Wagner noted a statement in the Staff report which indicated that "if the request...is denied,
11 Great Clips will be hampered in their attempts to create a viable and successful business in
12 the Apache Plaza Shopping Center". He stated the owner should have requested the signage
13 before he purchased the property.
14 Mr. Ledebuhr stated he will still operate in this location and be successful without the
15 variance. The sign would be to his advantage. The uniqueness of the situation is that the
16 business sits up on a hill and is the center tenant in an area where the traffic is either funneled
17 to the north or south of them providing no direct access. A sign in the back of the building
0 would be good for customers and good for Great Clips.
19 Wagner felt the business was easy to see. There is clear vision.
20 Marks stated this should have been brought up earlier in the development of the northern part
21 of Apache Plaza. A consolidated sign system could have been designed for that entrance.
22 Commissioner Gondorchin noted a motion to deny the variance at the Planning Commission
23 meeting failed. The Commissioners did not feel strongly enough to say no. He stated he did
24 not feel the visibility was that great for this site.
25 . Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to deny the sign variance for Roger Ledebuhr, Great
26 Clips, 2902 Silver Lake Road, as it did not meet the conditions of granting a variance.
27 Vote on the motion: Ranallo, Faust, Marks, and Wagner voted aye. Enrooth voted naye.
28 Motion carried.
29 4. Preston Williams, 2805 Pahl Avenue; Garage Setback Variance.
30 Commissioner Gondorchin reported a public hearing had been held to consider a garage
31 setback variance for Preston Williams, 2805 Pahl Avenue. Gondorchin stated he had visited
32 the site and this was a straight garage replacement.
03 The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the request for the garage setback
34 variance based on the following:
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1 1. This request is within the spirit of maintenance and improvements which the City has
2 previously followed;
3 2. It will comply with all current building codes and standards;
4 3. The proposed size will be almost exactly the same size as the existing building;
5 4. No one appeared to speak against this request;
6 5. There are no other buildings in close proximity to this building;
7 6. There will be no change in matters of fire safety; and,
8 7. There appear to be no other degrees of encroachments other than those stated in the
9 request.
10
11 Wagner stated he appreciated the applicant requesting the setback variance before he built the
12 structure. He felt this was a justifiable request.
13 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the garage setback variance for Preston
14 Williams, 2805 Pahl Avenue based on the findings of the Planning Commission.
15 Motion carried unanimously.
16 5. Review Letter from Planning Commission.
17 Commissioner Gondorchin noted a letter he had written which was included in the
Councilmember's packet. He noted the point of the letter was the feeling that the time was
4l9 right with the development of Apache Plaza, for the opportunity to change City policy and
20 consider relinquishing the rights or partial rights of on-sale liquor and granting them to a
21 private party. This proposal would be for a dinner establishment which served liquor, not for
22 a bar. This would not impact the City of St. Anthony off-sale liquor operations as it would
23 draw from different demographics. It would attract families and would give an opportunity to
24 people who live in St. Anthony to support an establishment in the City. He suggested a
25 professional make a financial assessment of the area to see if this type of establishment would
26 be feasible in the City.
27 Wagner stated he agreed that it was time for the City to consider this issue.
28 Faust asked if the Planning Commission or City Manager had received any inquiries from
29 such an establishment.
30 Mayor Ranallo stated that from time to time there have been inquiries. OPUS has always left
31 the door open for establishments such as this. He stated however, he did not believe the
32 residents would vote in favor of a referendum to support split liquor if it would result in the
33 addition of a bar.
34 Commissioner Gondorchin stated he was not in favor of the addition of a bar. He would like
35 a fine dining establishment that served liquor. Possibly there could be some language in the
referendum to stipulate this.
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1 Marks stated this was good to know and that the Council could further study the issue in a
2 work session.
3 Faust stated he was glad the Planning Commission was looking into issues such as this.
4 B. Update on the 1997 Street and Utility Project.
5 Bob Moberg, RCM Inc., reported the water main improvements have been installed, the
6 facilities have been tested and passed. Some final disconnections of the old systems were to
7 be completed today. There is still some storm sewer work to be completed on Roosevelt and
8 that was delayed due to the rain today. The intent is to finish that work by the end of this
9 week. The sub-grading has been completed and the contractor anticipates the grading on
10 Roosevelt Street will be completed by July 3. The curb and gutter will be installed after the
11 4th of July weekend and completion of the project is anticipated by mid July. There have
12 been some minimal complaints from residents and the contractor has responded and resolved
13 the issues very quickly.
14
15 C. Councilmembers.
16 Enrooth reported VillageFest continues to look at other items to include in this event. One
17 consideration is a tethered hot air balloon.
1W Enrooth also complimented the brochure of the City of Salo, Finland.
19 The Council then gave a round of applause to the Committee and George Marks for the
20 wonderful work they had done to put together the visit of the Fire Brigade Band from Salo,
21 Finland.
22 Marks thanked all the volunteers who had helped with the event from the planning stage to
23 the transportation. The highlight of the visit was the flag raising ceremony and concert on
24 Thursday. The playing of Finlandia by the combined group was wonderful.
25 Marks noted this trip has provided insights for the upcoming visit of the other band next
26 April. This fall the Committee will begin the teacher exchange program and will begin
27 promotion of a trip for the St. Anthony Orchestra and some of City Staff.
28 Marks distributed a copy of the new symbol for the St. Anthony High School which included
29 the American and Finnish flag. This design was created by a student by the name of
30 Brehmer.
31 Marks also distributed his suggestions for the Park ad hoc Committee to be discussed further
32 at a work session.
33 Mayor Ranallo noted that according to both band leaders, the acoustics in the great hall of the
City Hall were fantastic during the concert.
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1 Faust reported he and George Wagner had attended the League of Minnesota Cities
2 conference in St. Cloud. He had spoken with the Park Director for St. Cloud and he had
3 suggested the City think of a place for skateboarding in the design of the park system. Faust
4 also noted there are innovative yet inexpensive computer generated GIS systems available that
5 may be useful to the City.
6 Faust reported he had spoken with Sergeant Tom Minkensie of Edina, regarding mounted bike
7 patrol. He has provided a document and start up information for the St. Anthony Police Chief
8 to look at. Sgt. Minkensie stated that the bike patrol even stops vehicles and issues citations.
9 The bike patrol has been very successful in Edina in the summer.
10 Faust recommended that next summer the City hire an intern to interview and collect
11 historical data on the City of St. Anthony, as the City is 51 years old and this information
12 may be lost over time.
13 Wagner reported.his attendance at the League of Minnesota Cities conference in St. Cloud.
14 He attended a session on Legislative Updates and was informed that new levy limits do not
15 have to be met the first year but do need to include the full amount in the second year.
16 Wagner reported he attended a session on the City's Role on Youth Development. Three
07 youths were in attendance. One youth was a voting member on a Waste Management
8 Committee in the city where he lived. One youth was a non-voting member on a Planning
19 Commission. All three youths expressed that they would like to have more city interaction
20 with the school and youth. They also noted in planning parks that not all students want to be
21 on the school teams but they still want to carry on activities. They all recommended a zero
22 tolerance for drugs and guns. The youth encouraged adults to let kids help do things and
23 provide a place for kids to hang out that is monitored. They also suggested a teen court.
24 Wagner reported he attended a session in regard to cities with municipal liquor. It was
25 suggested that promotion of the liquor operation include where the liquor profits go. He
26 suggested St. Anthony could put some of their profits toward the parks. They also
27 recommended an inventory turnover of seven to nine times per year.
28 Wagner reported attendance at a session on public and private partners. The topic was the
29 city working with corporations to redevelop an area outside of town.
30 Wagner reported his attendance at a session regarding the Council's role in working with
31 advisory groups. It was suggested that the Council meet with the Planning Commission at
32 least once per year and also to maintain contact with other advisory groups. They suggested a
33 goal and mission statement that is clearly stated be developed before a committee is opened.
34 There should also be a closing date for committees. The solicitation of members of
35 committees should include people who are committed to do a good job for the community,
have the ability to communicate, are willing to let others participate and there should be two
X37 representations (male and female). A schedule for the committees should be developed and
38 maintained.
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1 Mayor Ranallo noted that in regard to the Historical Society, Kim Johnson and Judy
2 Makowske have gathered a lot of information but this job cannot be.left up to volunteers.
3 Enrooth suggested this material be gathered and someone from the City Council should
4 maintain it until someone is committed to this specific purpose.
5 Mayor Ranallo noted the City does have funds for purchase of a bike for use with a bike
6 patrol.
7 Mayor_Ranallo asked that item_ X.A. Resolution 97-036 be considered now.
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9 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
10 A. Resolution 97-036, Re: Award Bid for Construction of SAV 2 Liquor Store.
11 Mornson referred to a financial summary for the construction of SAV 2 Liquor Store which
12 was included in the Councilmember's packet. The bond issue was originally $800,000 but
13 has been increased to $900,000. This includes the base bid of$634,800, Addendum #2 in the
14 amount of $2,500, Electrical in the amount of$9,000, Alternate #1 - roof in the amount of
15 $39,800, upgraded roof in the amount of$37,000, additional equipment in the amount of
16 $60,300, architect/legal in the amount of$50,000 and contingency in the amount of$66,600.
07 Mornson noted the amount stated in the resolution should be changed to include the first five
8 items listed on the financial summary.
19 Mornson noted the tank has been removed from the site and the site has been tested. All the
20 results of contamination are negative. The proposed closing date is Friday, June 27 at the
21 Briggs and Morgan Office. Mornson recommended approval of the resolution with the cost
22 number contingent upon closing. Once the agreement has been closed, Bob Thistle will start
23 negotiation of the sale of the bond. He will bring the results for Council consideration on
24 July 8 or 22.
25 Soth recommended two changes to the resolution. In the paragraph, "Now, therefore" after
26 the word "construction" add "and authorize execution of the contract". In the same paragraph
27 after the base bid amount add "conditioned upon closing the purchase of the property to
28 which the contract applies".
29 Tom Gerster, representing KKE Architects, suggested all the costs be included in the initial
30 contract except the costs for additional equipment and architect/legal. This will eliminate the
31 necessity of change orders. He noted the $634,800 base bid includes a performance bond.
32 Soth suggested it be made clear in the contract that there is an absolute requirement that there
33 is a payment performance bond.
Mornson reported that First Bank will not be paying half of the electrical fees but will instead
:55 provide a $1,250 reduction in rent on the existing lease starting in June. This will be an
36 additional savings of$6,250.
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1 Morrison reported a pre-construction conference is scheduled for July 7 with the owner of
2 Tires Plus, the contractor, sub-contractors and KKE Architects. A 16 week construction
3 period is anticipated.
4 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve Resolution 97-036, awarding the bid for
5 construction of SAV 2, a Municipal Off Sale Liquor Store to Lund-Martin Construction,
6 including the changes as stated by City Attorney Soth in the third paragraph, in the amount of
7 $723,100.
8 Motion carried unanimously.
9 D. Mayor.
10 1. Invitation from Senator John Marty and Representative Mary Jo McGuire, re: A
11 Meeting Regarding 1997 Legislative Issues Affecting Local Governments.
12 Mayor Ranallo noted an invitation to a meeting to discuss the 1997 legislative issues and
13 issues affecting local governments to be held at the State Capitol at 6:30 P.M. on July 9th in
14 Room 107. He urged any available Councilmembers to attend.
15 Mayor Ranallo asked who had the design for the City flag. Marks stated he had the design
16 and would make a final decision and pass it on the next Councilmember.
07 Mayor Ranallo reported he has received several calls in the past couple days regarding
18 vandalism in the parks. He also received a call that the wading pool was not open due to
19 vandalism. He suggested some type of park patrol may need to be initiated with the park
20 plan. Mayor asked parents who are at the parks to become more pro-active in stopping
21 vandalism when they see it happening.
22 E. City Manager.
23 Morrison noted a memo from the Public Works Director that stated the wading pool is over
24 30 years old and needs to be replaced.
25 Morrison reported the deadline for application to the Parks Task Force is Wednesday, June 25.
26 As of today, six at-large-residents have applied. If more than six applications are received,
27 the names will be brought before the Council for consideration at the July 8 Council meeting.
28 Kathy Wolff has been appointed as the Schoolboard representative, Kathy Knapp will
29 represent Community Services, and Jim Gondorchin will represent the Planning Commission.
30 A Councilmember and a Sports Booster member have not yet been appointed.
31 The first meeting of the Park Committee will be held on July 21, with monthly meetings on
32 the third Monday of the month. Bob Kost has provided an estimated cost of $960.00 to
33 facilitate six meetings. After further consideration, it was determined that Mr. Kost may not
34 only be needed to facilitate meetings but also to draft another park plan. Therefore, Mr. Kost
has proposed services at a rate not to exceed $2,500. Mornson stated he will provide a full
6 report at the July 21 meeting.
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June 24, 1997
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1 Morrison reported his attendance at the League of Minnesota Cities conference in St. Cloud.
2 He stated he spent a lot of time in the exhibit area getting information in regard to parks and
3 computers. He noted Finance Director, Management Assistant and himself will be meeting
4 with John See to discuss a City web page. They will also be asking him to analyze the
5 existing computer system and make recommendations for upgrades.
6 Morrison reported he and the Police Chief will be attending a MTRS meeting on July 11 to
7 update the affirmative action goals. Morrison reported there is one officer position vacant on
8 the Police Force and it is believed that another officer will be taking a position with the St.
9 Paul Police Department. The City will then begin testing through a testing agency.
10 Morrison reported there is an AMM breakfast meeting on Tuesday, July 8, and all
11 Councilmembers are welcome to attend.
12 Morrison reminded there is no work session scheduled for July 1. There will however, be a
13 Staff meeting on July 7 and Council regular meeting on July 8.
14 Morrison noted the memo from the Public Works Director in regard to sidewalk repair on St.
15 Anthony Boulevard, in response to a resident complaint. Morrison asked what position
16 previously has been taken by the Council in regard to sidewalk repair.
07 Enrooth noted that on St. Anthony Boulevard, the.sidewalks were done at the same time as
18 the street. If the residents wanted their sidewalk done and it was necessary, the work was
19 completed at the cost of the resident.
20 Morrison noted two people have tripped on the sidewalk and the sidewalks are in need of
21 repair. The Public Works Director has recommended that the unsafe conditions be protected
22 with asphalt and plans and specifications for a bid be prepared at the same time that 33rd
23 Avenue is done. Morrison questioned if the assessments for sidewalks are handled in the
24 same manner as street improvements.
25 Mayor Ranallo noted that previously residents have been assessed for 100% of the sidewalk
26 costs.
27 Morrison stated he would check the sidewalk policy for assessment and report back to
28 Council.
29 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
30 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
31 A. Approval of Certification of Local Performance Measures.
32 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the Certification for Local Performance
aMeasures for Local Performance Aid Payables in 1998.
34 Motion carried unanimously.
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2 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - continued.
3 B. Ordinance 1997-004, re: Mayor and Councilmembers' Salaries ( 2nd Reading ).
4 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to accept the 2nd reading of Ordinance 1997-004,
5 relating to Mayor and Councilmembers salaries; amending Chapter 2, Section 200.12, Subds.
6 1 and 2 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of Ordinances.
7 Motion carried unanimously.
8 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
9 Motion by.Marks, second by Enrooth to adjourn the meeting at 9:23 P.M.
10 Morrison questioned if the Council would like to recommend a ban on watering and if this
11 had been done in previous years.
12 Enrooth questioned what constitutes the necessity of placing a ban on watering.
13 Faust suggested a policy should be put in place to establish when a watering ban should
14 automatically go into place.
WVote on the motion: Ranallo, Enrooth, Faust, Marks, and Wagner voted aye.
16 Motion carried unanimously.
17 Respectfully submitted,
18 Lorri Kopischke
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