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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JULY 8, 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 Ranallo.
7 H. 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 M. APPROVAL OF JULY 8, 1997 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
12 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve the July 8, 1997 Regular Council Meeting
13 Agenda with the following changes:
14 After VI. Presentation of Claims add: VI.1. Open Forum.
15 Under VII. Reports add: Proclamation National Night Out.
16
17 Motion carried unanimously.
IV. APPROVAL OF JUNE 24, 1997 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.
Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the June 24, 1997 City Council Regular
20 Meeting Minutes with the following changes:
21 Page 13, Line 30, replace `Brehmer" with "Eric Brever".
22 Page 14, Line 7, replace "has" with "will".
23 Page 14, Line 15, replace "do need to" with "may".
24 Page 17, Line 3, replace "himself' with "he".
25 Motion carried unanimously.
26 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
27 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the following licenses:
28 Contractors License:
29 Kleinman Realty Company, Mpls., MN/renewal
30 Kihle Construction, Inc., Medicine Lake, MN/working at Marshall Manufacturing
31 Heating License:
32 Centraire Heating & Air Conditioning, Eden Prairie, MN/renewal
33 Ray N. Welter Heating Company, Mpls., MN/renewal
34 Home Energy Center, Plymouth, MN/renewal
35 Del-Mar Furnace Exchange, Inc., Brooklyn Park, MN/renewal
16 G R Mechanical Plumbing & Heating Contractor, Rogers, MN/renewal
7 Preferred Mechanical Services, Inc., Richfield, MN/renewal
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1 Yale Incorporated, Bloomington, MN/renewal
2 Krinkie Heating & Air Conditioning, St. Paul, MN/renewal
3 R & S Heating & Air Conditioning, Burnsville, MN/renewal
4 Sharp Heating & Air Conditioning, Mpls., MN/renewal
5 Superior Contractors, Inc., Mpls., MN/renewal
6 Twin City Furnace Co., Inc., St. Paul, MN/renewal
7 Owens Services Corporation, Bloomington, MN/renewal
8 Golden Valley Heating & Air Conditioning, Crystal, MN/renewal
9 Market Mechanical, Brooklyn Park, MN/renewal
10 Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors, Inc., Eden Prairie, MN/renewal
11 Gilbert Mechanical Contractors, Inc., Edina, MN/renewal
12 Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Co., Mpls., MN/renewal
13 Sedgwick Heating & Air Conditioning Co., Mpls., MN/renewal
14 Maple Grove Heating & Air Conditioning Co., Maple Grove, MN/renewal
15 Motion carried unanimously.
16 Motion by Faust, second by Wagner to approve the following permits:
17 Temporary 3.2 Beer Permit:
. July 30, 1997, Honeywell Picnic/Central Park
August 23, 1997, Lucking Machine/Central Park
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21 Vote on the motion: Ranallo, Faust, Enrooth and Wagner voted aye. Marks voted naye.
22 Motion carried.
23 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
24 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the following claims:
25
26 A. Firstar
27 1. In the amount of $9,461.25 for interest payable for St. Anthony MN 93A GO
28 Improvement Bond dated August 1, 1993 for 1993A Road Project.
29 2. In the amount of$13,372.50 for interest payable for St. Anthony MN 1994B
30 GO Improvement Bond dated June 1, 1994 for 1994B Road Project.
31 3. In the amount of$22,657.50 for St. Anthony MN GO Improvement Bond dated
32 March 1, 1995 for 1995A Road Project.
33 B. 3 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
34 Motion carried unanimously.
35 VIA. OPEN FORUM.
06 Mayor Ranallo reported he had received numerous calls over the past week and this portion of
'7 the meeting was to give residents the opportunity to voice their opinions to the Council.
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1 Norine Lockrem, 2716 St. Anthony Boulevard, presented a letter she had drafted to the Mayor
2 and City Council and noted the key points. She stated that due to the extreme water problems
3 on St. Anthony Boulevard, she is requesting that the City of St. Anthony purchase the
4 property at 2716 St. Anthony Boulevard and in addition reimburse her family for personal
5 property loss. She asked that the City consider this request and advise within 60 days of their
6 decision, recognizing that the City may need to collaborate this effort with other governmental
7 jurisdictions.
8 Ms. Lockrem stated that on July 1, 1997, the water level on St. Anthony Boulevard rose to
9 approximately 8 feet, which made water come through her front door. Water also crashed
10 though the basement window and filled the basement completely and-on through the ceiling
11 into the first floor. She stated her home is unlivable.
12 Ms. Lockrem stated in July 1987 water came into the basement. The news media deemed this
13 to be the storm of the century. Following that storm, federal aid in the form of small
14 business loans was offered to storm victims. The federal government estimated the damage
15 on her home at $38,000. Her family obtained a small business loan in the amount of
16 $20,000, in the form of a second mortgage and rebuilt the home. She stated she cannot
17 afford a third mortgage.
�8 Ms. Lockrem noted there has been controversy of who is at fault. She suggested that all the
4j governing agencies need to get involved and work together. For that reason she has copied
20 this letter to State Senator Marty, State Representative McGuire, City of Minneapolis Mayor
21 Sayles-Belton, Hennepin County Commissioner Stenglein, and U.S. Senator Wellstone. She
22 noted St. Anthony is a small community and she felt St. Anthony was being ignored.
23 Sandra Rose, 2709 St. Anthony Boulevard, stated she and her husband, at their own expense,
24 have done everything possible to repair and fix their home to keep it from being jeopardized
25 by water. They have installed block windows in the basement, installed a retaining wall and
26 high vents for their appliances. This has all been done to no avail. She stated she felt the
27 City should purchase her property to use as a holding pond. Her property is unlivable. She
28 stated she lives hostage as a result of this situation as she cannot leave the property. Her
29 husband is a senior citizen and they do not want to have to start all over. She noted this issue
30 was discussed in 1992 and the Mayor stated that one option would be that this area could be
31 designated as a flood area. Without this designation, flood insurance is not available. She
32 cannot, in good faith, sell her home to anyone else. She stated this is a problem of the
33 community and the community needs to stand up for one another.
34 Mary Ann Kuharski, 2709 Pahl Avenue, stated she had lived in her home for 20 years. Due
35 to the storm, she experienced water damage in the garage as well as the basement which
36 served as her son's bedroom. She has lost household items, toys and games and her sons are
37 sleeping on cushions on the main floor area. She stated that worse than the flooding, the
�8 mess, and the clean up, is that fact that this has happened before and no action was taken, and
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1 now it has happened again. She stated the north area of the City was assured protection with
2 the addition of three holding ponds. She asked that the south side be given the same protection.
3 Ms. Kuharski stated that in 1987, she was told that they had experienced a 100 year storm
4 and the flooding would not happen again. The storm this year was far worse than the storm
5 in 1987. She stated the neighborhood needs help now. St. Anthony is a first-ring suburb and
6 it would be a shame to lose good residents not due to crime and violence but due to unsafe
7 conditions due to flooding.
8 Sue Kozarek, 4029 Shamrock, stated she had previously lived on 29th Avenue and West
9 Armour Terrace but moved to get away from the water. During--the recent storm, the storm
10 sewer system backed up and resulted in 7.5 feet of water in her basement. The force of the
11 water was so strong from the storm sewer that it burst through the downstairs doors and
12 flooded her basement which included a bedroom, an office and a work space. The storm
13 sewer cannot handle the water and the result is devastating. She asked that the City please
14 look at the storm sewer system.
15 Ms. Kozarek stated she was also upset that she had not received any help from the City. If it
16 were not for friends and co-workers, she did not know how she would have gotten by. She
17 stated all her food had to be thrown away due to the threat of hepatitis and all her pictures
and her wedding dress are gone.
19 Linda Gonier, 3516 Skycroft Drive, stated the park is behind her house. As a result of the
20 storm, there is 15 inches of water in her basement. The neighbors to the east and west of her
21 are dry. Her basement has become an emergency holding pond for the park. She stated that
22 at the meeting six years ago, the neighbors asked that a berm be installed around the park to
23 offer them protection. She asked that this option be reconsidered. She stated that her home
24 is in a low area and she has had problems previously, as had the previous owner. She is in
25 the process of trying to improve the sump pump situation and has installed tubing with drains
26 in the yard to take the water to the park. She again asked that the installation of the berm be
27 reconsidered.
28 Joe Bredemus, 2705 St. Anthony Boulevard, stated the City had built new streets with bigger
29 pipes which go into smaller drains that cannot handle the water. The City of Minneapolis has
30 a big pipe which St. Anthony could tie into but it was determined that this was too expensive
31 and this was not done. He suggested the City obtain some type of federal aid funds.
32 Tom Hoban, 2705 Pahl Avenue N.E., stated that the last time he spoke to the Council it was
33 in regard to this same issue. At that time the City stated they would do a study and then
34 assessed a $3.00 fee on the sewer and water. He asked that the City consider building another
35 holding pond or put a building moratorium in effect. He stated he was tired of seeing 82 year
36 old men having to be rescued because the water is too deep.
07 Mike Jacobs, 2914-29th Avenue N.E., stated it was hard not to get emotional when this
38 happens as many times as it has. He stated he did not feel he had it in him to go through this
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1 again. The storm resulted in two feet of water in his basement. His appliances were replaced
2 two years ago and they are ruined. He asked the whole community to pull together to resolve
3 this problem.
4 Mayor Ranallo noted that, although not nearly as much as other residents, he too had water in
5 his basement as a result of the storm. He was surprised that there were problems on the north
6 side of St. Anthony. He noted that this issue was looked at ten years ago, eight years ago and
7 two years ago. The cost of correcting this problem was $10 million. Two to three years ago
8 the City began assessing an additional $3.00 per quarter to develop a water fund to deal with
9 this issue. Currently that fund has a balance of approximately $140,000. Mayor stated two
10 years ago-it was suggested that a holding pond be constructed in the park and no one wanted
11 that.
12 Mayor Ranallo noted that the storm on July 1 resulted in 3.5 inches of rain in 28 minutes.
13 The City lost power and was busy trying to keep the sewer pumps operating. The City sent a
14 police car to the area to provide assistance and the squad was flooded and ruined.
15 Sandra Maxwell, 3504 Skycroft Drive, suggested the City ask outside agencies for help. She
16 suggested a task force be established and everyone work together as a community. She stated
17 she sells real estate and noted that none of these residents will be able to sell their property.
4VThe residents pay high taxes and should not have water in their homes.
19 Bob Lohmar, 2512 St. Anthony Road, stated that luckily he had experienced no real problems
20 due to the storm. 25 years ago a Sewer System Commission was appointed and resulted in a
21 lot of suggestions but nothing has been done. He felt it is time to take the "bulls by the
22 horn" and do everything possible to find a solution. He stated he did not believe that the
23 ordinance in regard to lock valves is being enforced.
24 Jane Hintz, 3503 Maplewood Drive, stated she has not experienced damage from the storm.
25 She provided an article which was published in the Northeaster on February 12, 1992, that
26 stated a study in regard to this problem had been done for $25,000. She suggested the results
27 of that study be utilized rather than initiating a new study. She also suggested this issue be
28 considered in collaboration with the update to the park system.
29 Mayor Ranallo noted Dennis Palmer of Barr Engineering was present this evening to explain
30 the results of the 1992 study. Mayor noted that residents have been informed that they have
31 to install lock valves and pumps, but that many residents do not do it.
32 Ms. Rose stated she has a lock valve and pumps. She even has a retaining wall but these
33 things do not keep the water out. She felt that $10 million was an outrageous amount for
34 residents to absorb in their taxes. She suggested that if some homes were purchased in the
35 area and used for land for a holding pond, it would not cost near $10 million. She stated she
would sell the City her home as she was too tired to go through this again.
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1 Dennis Palmer, Barr Engineering, stated the City had hired him in 1992 to perform a study of
2 surface water drainage problems in district#6 of St. Anthony. Based on his experience and
3 data supplied by the City, a computer model was formed. Different solutions were then
4 applied to the model. This resulted in three options. The first option was to do nothing in
5 terms of structure but to react in terms of moratoriums and zoning. This was the cheapest
6 alternative. The second alternative was to increase the capacity of the outlet trunk in New
7 Brighton Boulevard. This was not possible as it was determined that there is no capacity
8 available for the City of St. Anthony as it is being used to capacity by other cities. It was
9 then determined to build a new pipe from Lowry Avenue and Highway 88 down to the
10 freeway to augment the capacity of the pipe. This option would cost $12 to $16 million. The
11 third option was to build a storage pond to hold the water until the capacity is available in the
12 pipe. The combination of a storage pond and selective pipe capacity increase would allow for
13 an increase in capacity to handle a 100 year storm event.
14 These three options were then presented and at that time several citizens came forward and
15 stated they felt the City could not afford the dollar amounts. They felt the City needed to
16 deal with the issue in the form of a non-structural solution. It has been suggested that the
17 area be declared a flood hazard zone to enable residents to purchase flood insurance. The
18 FEMA has stated it is not possible to declare an area a flood zone when the flooding is
19 occurring due to inadequate storm sewer capacity.
Mr. Palmer stated that he had been asked to attend the meeting this evening to explain the
21 results of the 1992 study and also to answer questions. He was not here to defend the City.
22 The City is concerned and frustrated with the situation. He suggested a consensus process is
23 needed to help people understand what alternatives are available and to provide feedback to
24 the City of what solution is acceptable. He suggested that if it were necessary to purchase 10
25 to 18 homes, it may be as expensive as $10 million and it will also affect the tax base. He
26 also noted that based on the United States Weather Bureau Chart, a 100 year storm event
27 would occur if 3.5 inches of rain were received in two hours. In this storm 3.5 inches of rain
28 were received in just 28 minutes. He stated that even if the $6 million solution had been in
29 place, the July 1, 1997 storm would have exceeded the storm water capacity.
30 Mayor Ranallo noted all the homes on 34th Avenue and Edward Street have sump pumps and
31 valves and have done what they could to keep the water out of their basements but this sends
32 all the water to the other end of town.
33 Mr. Jacobs stated this was a Band-Aid for the problem and not a solution. He felt the entire
34 community needed to work together.
35 Mr. Lohmar noted these remedies solve the issue of the storm sewer backing up but do not
36 resolve the issue of the surface water.
07 Ms. Kuharski stated she was grateful for the 1992 study. She stated she did not agree with
8 the taking of 11 to 18 homes in the area, as many good residents would be lost as well as
39 effects on the tax base. She stated she would be willing to give up the baseball field, where
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1 her children are playing right now, if it would keep the water down. She did not see the
2 necessity of a neighborhood survey. She stated she would like to leave this evening knowing
3 that something would be done.
4 Kim Bloom stated she lives by the park and all the water from the football area comes into
5 her yard. Her backyard and garage are flooded. This happened in the fall of last year, the
6 spring of this year and again on July 1.
7 Mayor Ranallo suggested a task force be organized to include residents of different sectors of
8 the City. He also explained that the ponds at Apache Plaza are not holding ponds, they
9 merely filter the water before it drains to Silver Lake.
10 Wagner asked if the solution of holding ponds could be accomplished in different areas of the
11 City with the removal of only a few homes in each area of the City.
12 Mr. Palmer stated the 1992 study focused on the problem south of 33rd Avenue, district #6.
13 That solution did not include removal of any homes but did include the removal of a small
14 shopping center for location of one pond and also a significant portion of the trailer park
15 property for a second pond. The large pond in the trailer court would be 14 acre foot of
16 storage or approximately 5 acres of land.
Morrison stated that the City would be required to relocate residents of the trailer park if a
18 pond was put in the trailer park.
19 Mr. Palmer stated the residents would have to be relocated and that cost was not included in
20 his cost.figure.
21 William Soth, City Attorney, stated there could be relocation payment costs involved as well
22 as the costs of purchasing the homes.
23 Ms. Maxwell asked what the plans were for the property that was being purchased by the City
24 on Kenzie Terrace. She suggested that other cities have water problems and they work them
25 out. Action is needed on this issue because this could wipe out the City of St. Anthony.
26 Faust noted that Mr. Palmer had stated that even the $6 million plan would not have
27 alleviated some of the problems which resulted from the 3.5 inch rain. This issue needs to be
28 thought through so the money is well spent. He agreed that a task force was needed to
29 address this situation.
30 Mr. Jacobs stated that a lot of residents do not understand what a big problem this is.
31 Faust agreed that it will require an education process. It may be difficult to convince others
4Vwho are not affected.
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1 Ms. Lockrem stated that her family has been devastated by this storm.- She realizes that $6
2 million is a lot of money for the City of St. Anthony but that it was just a "drop in the
3 bucket" when you look at the budget of the City of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, or the
4 State of Minnesota. She felt the City had to go beyond and get the other governmental
5 agencies involved to obtain the necessary funds. She publicly thanked her neighbors for their
6 help and stated she couldn't ask for a better neighborhood and community.
7 Mayor Ranallo suggested a committee by organized consisting of 10-12 people from different
8 areas of the community. He felt another study on the south end may not be necessary but a
9 study on the north end would be beneficial.
10 Marks stated that years ago the area on which these homes are located was swamp and
11 wetlands. He stated it may be worth purchasing these homes and returning the area to its
12 natural state. This would also enhance the look of St. Anthony Boulevard. He also suggested
13 that it may be appropriate to install a berm around Central Park with a walking trail on the
14 top of it. He stated this was worth investigating.
15 Enrooth stated the comments this evening were very upsetting. He noted this affects 20 to 50
16 homes of the 2,000 single family homes in the City. The City Council is not in the position
17 to convince 1,950 families that this is a community issue. In regard to the berm around the
�8 park, Enrooth questioned where the water would go. He noted if this could hold the water, it
�j may be of assistance.
20 Faust stated that he lives on Silver Lake and his home is located on high ground. Due to the
21 storm he had 1.5 inches of rain in his basement and the lake rose by two feet.
22 Ms. Hintz stated the task force would need more representation than one or two
23 councilmembers.
24 Mayor Ranallo explained the open meeting law. He stated the task force needed to reach a
25 consensus and then report to the Council. He asked City Manager to pass around a notebook
26 and collect names and addresses of all in attendance. Mayor noted that if there was not
27 representation in a specific area of the City, Staff will contact anyone in attendance this
28 evening from that area.
29 Ms. Kuharski suggested a time,limit be set for a report from the task force. She also
30 suggested City Manager research the options available through the county, state and federal
31 government and provide that information to the task force.
32 Mornson stated he would speak with Mr. Palmer and also with City Attorney Soth. He
33 suggested the sooner a report is received from the task force the better as there may be a
34 special legislative session this fall to address flooding.
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1 Faust noted the results of the task force will be long range and will not provide immediate
2 assistance. He questioned what the City could do today for those in need. He asked residents
3 to express their ideas to City Councilmembers or the City Manager.
4 A resident suggested the City conduct a survey to determine how many residents have been
5 affected and to what extent.
6 Ms. Kozarek stated this needed to be calculated to determine if any county, state or federal
7 aid was available. She suggested that residents contact Kim Moore-Sykes at City Hall with
8 this information.
9 Ms. Rose noted there were no phone numbers to call for help with the-clean up. There was
10 supposed to be disinfectant available but it was not clear where to obtain it. She suggested
11 literature should be available for people in this situation.
12 City Attorney William Soth excused himself from the meeting at 8:52 p.m.
13 Mayor Ranallo asked Mr. Palmer to contact City Manager in regard to a study of surface
14 water in the northern area of the City.
Ms. Kuharski thanked the Council for listening and empathizing with the residents.
16 Mayor Ranallo thanked the residents for attending the meeting.
17 VII. REPORTS.
18 Proclamation National Ni hg t Out.
19 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve a Proclamation declaring Tuesday, August 5,
20 1997 as "National Night Out" in the City of St. Anthony.
21 Motion carried unanimously.
22
23 A. Councilmembers.
24 Wagner reported his attendance at a recent Merchants Association Meeting. The primary
25 discussion was in regard to the closing of the parking lot of Custom Liquidators. There was
26 consensus of the merchants that it would not affect their business if the parking lot was
27 closed.
28 Morrison confirmed that the Council's opinion was that the Custom Liquidator parking lot was
29 a private drive so there is no public issue involved.
30 The Council confirmed this was correct.
Faust reported the Anoka County Parks have a virtually indestructible picnic table and bench.
They are heavy and hard to move. He suggested these might be appropriate for St. Anthony
33 parks.
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1 Faust reported his attendance at the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities breakfast
2 meeting. The three issues addressed were the Local Government Advisory Council Study,
3 transportation funding, and dispelling the myth that cities are just another special interest
4 group.
5 Enrooth reported he was unable to attend the recent VillageFest meeting as he was out of
6 town. He stated he will be attending the Middle Mississippi Watershed District meeting on
7 July 10 and suggested this may be a body who can address the flooding issue.
8 Marks reported he had toured the entire City of St. Anthony yesterday with City Manager and
9 the Public Works Director.-
10
irector.10 B. Mayor.
11 Mayor Ranallo reported he had attended the recent VillageFest meeting and all was
12 proceeding well. Councilmembers riding in the parade are required to provide their own
13 vehicle and sign.
14 Mayor Ranallo reported he had received a call from Shawn, Salvation Army, requesting
15 volunteers for a focus group.
�( Marks stated he had been contacted and had volunteered. Wagner stated he would be happy
�7 to volunteer but had not been contacted.
18 Mayor Ranallo stated a group of people had met last evening to discuss the group home
19 which will be located at 3500 Coolidge. He had suggested that they meet with the people
20 who are purchasing the home and that meeting will take place tomorrow night.
21 C. City Mana gr.
22 Mornson asked if the Council would like him to utilize the same process for applicants of the
23 Water Task Force as was used for the Parks Task Force. He noted that he had the list of the
24 persons in attendance this evening and would forward a letter to them. He suggested the City
25 put a flyer together and go into the neighborhoods to determine who was affected by the
26 flooding. Mornson noted that Thursday he and the Public Works Director will be meeting
27 with WSB. He felt it may be appropriate to include WSB in the Water Task Force process as
28 they are preparing the water management plan for the City. Mornson recommended that more
29 than one City Councilmember be included on the Water Task Force as this is a large issue.
30 Mornson reported that he had been on vacation when the storm hit the City on July 1. He
31 thanked Kim Moore-Sykes for the wonderful job that she did of handling the situation and of
32 lending a sympathetic ear. He also thanked the entire City staff for their efforts. Mornson
33 noted that the City does not have any literature available for flood victims and this may be
34 something they will work on.
05 Wagner suggested it could be included as part of the Civil Defense Plan.
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1 1. Liquor Store Update.
2 Morrison reported closing was completed on June 27 and pre-construction is scheduled for
3 July 7. The contractor anticipates a starting date of July 14 and completion date of October
4 20. The bond sale approval in the approximate amount of$900,000, is scheduled for July 22.
5 Morrison noted that many things had occurred during this process which resulted in the City
6 saving money. Ste. Marie allowed the City to pay month-to-month on August 30, 1996 for
7 SAV 2. Ste. Marie agreed to terminate the remaining 42 months of an Apache Wells lease
8 resulting in a savings of$200,000. Ste. Marie agreed on a purchase price of $200,000 under
9 the appraisal. Ste. Marie reduced the rent by $1,250 a month on SAV 2, effective June 1,
10 1997 to assist with the additional electrical cost.
11 2. City Hall Update.
12 Morrison reported there is a leak in the ceiling of the City Hall due to Tuesday's rain which is
13 currently being analyzed by the inspector.
14 On July 1, 1997 the paving contract was terminated. The City has received a letter from
15 Northwest Bituminous that they will consider doing the paving if the City agrees to do the
16 testing. Morrison reported he, Jim O'Brien and Public Works Director will meet with Graus
17 Construction in an attempt to get the building finished. Morrison noted the main goal is to
18 get the driveway paved and the area behind the police department lowered so that water can
4wgo where it is supposed to.
20 Mike Peterson contacted the City to obtain a letter verifying the Sports Boosters contributions.
21 The Sports Boosters have committed to $60,000 and have already paid $15,000. Another
22 contribution of$25,000 will be made by the end of July.
23 3. Comprehensive Plan Update.
24 The Comprehensive Plan Update will be reviewed at the July 15 Planning Commission
25 meeting and members of the task force are invited. If the task force is satisfied with the
26 update, it will be forwarded to the City Council and then submitted to all governing agencies.
27 The public hearing in regard to the update will be held in the fall.
28 4. Silver Lake Bridge.
29 A meeting has been scheduled on July 9 with Ramsey County's Dan Solar to discuss how
30 much money the county will provide for the Silver Lake bridge project. This may be on the
31 Council's July 22 agenda.
32 5. Meeting with WSB
33 WSB, engineering consultant, will hold a meeting on July 10 relating to their draft report on
34 the water management plan. This may be on the Council's July 22 agenda.
35 6. MPRS Affirmative Action Plan
A meeting is scheduled on July 11 in Fridley regarding the draft of the MPRS affirmative
action plan.
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1 Mornson reported he has been contacted by Hey Co., an interior design construction company,
2 who was hired by Sunset Cemetery to construct a funeral home across from the golf course.
3 The Cemetery is located in an area zoned single-family residential. Staff is determining
4 whether this needs to be rezoned or requires a change to the district.
5
6 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
7 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
8 A. Appointment of Parks Task Force Members.
9 Mornson reported 13 people had applied for this task force.
10 George Marks and George Wagner volunteered to be the Council representation on the Parks
11 Task Force.
12 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the appointment of Parks Task Force members
13 as recommended by Staff.
14 Motion carried unanimously.
15 Mornson stated he would be including the memo dated June 24, 1997 provided by George
Marks, in the mailing to newly appointed Task Force members.
17 There was Council to consensus change that memo to indicate that these are only guidelines
18 for the task force to consider. The memo will also be changed to indicate that the Task Force
19 recommendation may result in one of the proposed plans or it may result in a different plan.
20 B. Consider Contract Addition with Bob Kost of BRW. Inc.
21 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the Contract Addition with Bob Kost of
22 BRW, Inc. in regard to the Parks Task Force.
23 Motion carried unanimously.
24 C.. Consider Feasibility Study for Sidewalk Improvements to St. Anthony Boulevard.
25 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to table consideration of a feasibility study for sidewalk
26 improvements to St. Anthony Boulevard.
27 Motion carried unanimously.
28 Mornson noted that the Assessment Policy and the Ordinance related to this issue were
29 inconsistent and that he may propose a change at a future meeting.
30
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1 VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
2 A. Ordinance 1997-004, re: Manor and Councilmembers' Salaries ( 3rd Reading_).
3 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to accept the 3rd reading and adopt Ordinance 1997-004,
4 relating to Mayor and Councilmembers salaries; amending Chapter 2, Section 200.12, Subds.
5 1 and 2 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of Ordinances.
6 Motion carried unanimously.
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8 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
9 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to adjourn the meeting at 9:37 P.M.
10 Motion carried unanimously.
11 Respectfully submitted,
12 Lorri Kopischke
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15 Mayor
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17 City Clerk
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