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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
*3 DECEMBER 3, 1997
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
5 The meeting was called to order at 7:18 P.M. following the Truth in Taxation Meeting.
6 H. ROLL CALL.
7 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Enrooth, Wagner, and Faust.
8 Also Present: City Manager Mike Mornson and City Attorney William Soth.
9 Councilmembers Absent: None.
10 M. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 3, 1997 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
11 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the December 3, 1997 Regular Council
12 Meeting Agenda as presented.
13 Motion carried unanimously.
14 IV. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS - None.
15 V. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
�16 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the following claims:
�l8 A. 2 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
19 Motion carried unanimously.
20 VI. REPORTS.
21 A. Peter Willenbrina, WSB & Associates, Report on En ineering Analysis of Flood
22 Problem Areas.
23 Peter Willenbring, WSB & Associates, noted a report submitted of their engineering analysis
24 of selected flood problem areas within the City of St. Anthony. He also noted an Executive
25 Summary which had been.supplied to the Council.
26 Mr. Willenbring stated this report was developed in response to a rainfall event experienced
27 on July 1, 1997, when many structures within the City experienced flood damage. The City
28 received 57 storm water complaints by telephone calls, citizen contact with staff, council
29 representatives, or public works employees. Those 57 complaints were evaluated and WSB
30 found 13 problem areas within the City that are generally experiencing flooding problems.
31 Mr. Willenbring stated he would like to focus specifically this evening on developing policy
32 on how to react to some of the problems identified.
33 The WSB report looked at the July 1, 1997 event and tried to put that in context with other
34 events which have occurred in the past. The July 1 event resulted in 3.34 inches of rain over
a 50-minute period and exceeded a 100-year event (a storm having a 1% chance of occurrence
4W6 in any given year).
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1 Mr. Willenbring defined a "flooding problem" for the purpose of this study, to include: a
2 structure which was inundated by rain water in such a way that water might build up from the
3 street and come up and physically contact the structure is such a way that water may enter the
4 structure through a building opening and flood the structure or where the level of water
5 exceeded a depth of 2 feet in a given location. This definition does not include storm sewer
6 back-up. All areas where either of the defined problems occurred were studied and identified
7 for corrective action.
8 The report looked at several improvement alternatives with the two primary improvements
9 being increased storm sewer and/or ponding areas or providing flood proofing. Preliminary
10 cost estimates to construct all necessary improvements to address the flooding in the 13
11 problem areas is estimated at $5.7 million. This estimate is based on providing 100-year 24-
12 hour flood protection using "Technical Paper 40". There has been some additional data
13 generated in the past 30 years that indicates a greater probability of heavier rainfall similar to
14 the July 1, 1997 events. For this reason, WSB estimated the cost to provide 100-year plus
15 30% flood protection. The cost to provide improvements at this level is estimated at $8.3 to
16 $9.1 million. To provide improvements to protect against a rainfall similar to the July 1,
17 1997 which is greater than a 100-year event plus 30% is estimated to cost $8.6 to $9.7
18 million. Mr. Willenbring noted that whatever improvements are made, there still will be no
19 guarantee that another event might occur greater than anticipated and homes could be
0 inundated.
21 Mr. Willenbring noted the City could establish the following policies and/or programs to
22 respond to flooding problems generated by the July 1, 1997 event. The first is to define the
23 level of protection to be provided for structures. Drainage systems in the Metropolitan area
24 are typically designed to accommodate a 100-year event without allowing structures to be
25 inundated. The second is to provide a grant program for flood proofing of structures. This is
26 a cost effective way to provide protection.
27 If the City wishes to react to the storm event and provide the improvements at a cost of$5.7
28 million, one means to provide the funds would be to increase the storm water utility fee. The
29 current storm water utility fee is $3 per quarter which generates $48,000 annually. Upon
30 surveying 30 communities, it was found that the highest utility fee was $13 per quarter. If
31 the improvements in the amount of $5.7 million are spread over 10 years, the utility fee in St.
32 Anthony would need to be increased to $34 per quarter to fund the project. If spread over 15
33 years; an increase to $23 per quarter would be necessary. If the City provides the higher level
34 of flood protection, the utility fee would have to be raised to $50 per quarter to fund for 10
35 years or $33 to fund for 15 years. Mr. Willenbring noted another option available to the City
36 would be to assist homeowners with damage that may occur from a heavy rainfall event by
37 making available a grant program or insurance fund that would assist in paying for damages
38 associated with these events.
Faust asked if implementation of WSB's recommendations would allow the City of St.
WO Anthony to participate in the National Flood Protection Program.
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1 Sue Kozarek, 4029 Shamrock Drive, reported that the City would have to be mapped and
2 surveyed to be included in that program and at this time FEMA has no intention of doing so.
3 Marks asked what steps the City would have to take to have this done.
4 Ms. Kozarek stated the City would have to begin the application process and meet certain
5 requirements.
6 Morrison stated residents cannot qualify for flood insurance without the area being qualified as
7 a flood zone.
8 Enrooth questioned the rates for flood insurance.
9 Norine Lockrem, 2916 Old Highway 8, stated the written material she had received from
10 FEMA suggested that the standard rate is between $300 and $400 per year for an average
11 home. She noted however that flood insurance only covers damages incurred to the main
12 floor of the structure. It does not cover damages to basements.
13 Mary Bauer, 4000 Foss Road, stated she had inquired about flood insurance and it was
14 available to her through State Farm Insurance Company for $306 per year.
05 Ms. Kozarek presented the following Water Management Task Force recommendations:
16 1. That the City accept the WSB study using the "TP40" design standard which will
17 protect most structures for a 100-year event based on the TP40 rainfall probability
18 tables at an estimated cost of $5.7 million to the City of St. Anthony.
19 2. That the City recognize that there are 13 problem areas throughout the City that need
20 resolution.
21 3. That the City increase the residential storm water rates to $25 per quarter as a starting
22 fee increase. This increase does not include commercial rates which will be reviewed
23 at a later date by the Task Force to determine if those rates need to be adjusted.
24 4. That the City establishe a self-insurance program to protect property owners that may
25 be affected by future flooding events in the interim while improvements are made to
26 the storm water sewer system and to those properties that will be adversely affected by
27 future flooding events that are beyond the 100-year event design.
28 5. That the Storm Water Task Force continue in existence and meets as needed in order
29 to support the City Staff and WSB in prioritizing projects and monitoring the progress
30 of the improvements.
31 6. That the City move forward with the application of the FEMA grant to pursue funding
32 which would be used to purchase homes in District 6.
33 7. That the City present this Plan to the State legislature and pursue additional funding
34 through the State in the upcoming legislative session. The State budget currently has
excess funds and has indicated some of that funding may possibly be used for
6 infrastructures which we should seek for the City of St. Anthony.
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1 Ms. Kozarek stated this is the Task Force's recommendation to the City Council. The Task
2 Force would like to stay in existence to work with the City and WSB to make sure these
3 improvements happen in a fashion that is agreeable to everyone.
4 Morrison noted the next Task Force meeting is January 7, 1998. He stated that all seven
5 recommendations of the Task Force are very key statements. He noted that their
6 recommendation #5 would allow WSB to work with the Task Force and provide rankings and
7 cost analysis of WSB's recommendations. The Task Force would then continue to come
8 before the Council and give their recommendations during the next year.
9 Mayor Ranallo stated he would like to implement Task Force recommendation #7
10 immediately. He asked how soon Staff could meet with Senator John Marty.
11 Mr. Willenbring stated WSB is in the process of putting a packet together for the legislature.
12 He noted that the City has done a good job of keeping their Representatives aware of the
13 situation.
14 Mr. Willenbring asked for direction from the Council as to the next step. He asked if WSB
15 should develop an implementation plan.
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Marks suggested the City could contact Congressman Vento and previous Congressman Sabo.
He also suggested clarification of the FEMA issue.
18 Morrison noted the City is being considered for a portion of a FEMA grant in the amount of
19 $1.3 million. These funds could be applied to the purchase of the four homes noted in the
20 WSB Report for the purpose of building retention ponds.
21 Faust stated that conceptually the Council accepts the recommendations of the Task Force.
22 This is a living document which will be subject to give and take. He noted it is important to
23 keep the Task Force involved as they will keep the rest of the community involved and can
24 help to demonstrate the need for approval of the plan to the rest of the community.
25 Marks asked if the recommended increase in the storm water fees was permissible from a
26 legal standpoint.
27 City Attorney William Soth stated the increase in the storm water rates is permissible and can
28 be authorized by the Council. He stated he did not believe the City could implement
29 recommendation #4 regarding a self-insurance program. A self-insurance program was not
30 authorized under State Law and would require special legislature to be adopted by the State.
31 Mr. Willenbring stated he was not aware of any cities that provided a self-insurance program.
Faust noted that by accepting the report of the Task Force, the City would be pursuing the
3 recommendations as a goal.
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December 3, 1997
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1 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to accept the report of the Water Management Task
2 Force as presented this evening by Susan Kozarek.
3 Motion carried unanimously.
4 Wagner excused himself from the meeting at 8:05 P.M.
5 Mr. Willenbring stated he believed a good next step would be to develop an implementation
6 plan. He asked if the City would base their design on the TP40 standard.
7 There was Council consensus to base the design on the TP40 standard.
8 Mayor Ranallo asked Ms. Kozarek if she would like to accompany City Staff to meet with
9 Senator Marty or Representative McGuire.
10 Ms. Kozarek stated she would be willing to do so.
11 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to authorize WSB to continue to work with the Water
12 Management Task Force and to provide an implementation plan utilizing the design standards
13 of the TP40.
04 Motion carried unanimously.
15 There was Council direction to City Attorney to investigate the legal issues raised this
16 evening.
17 B. Councilmembers.
18 Marks reported the Sister City Committee has received an e-mail from the Salo, Finland Band
19 stating that they are pessimistic in regard to funding for their upcoming visit in April of 1998.
20 He also reported a call that he and the Chairman of the School Board participated in yesterday
21 to the Director of Cultural Affairs, Salo, Finland, requesting that the date of the upcoming trip
22 be moved ahead so travel will not be necessary over the Easter holiday. A reply has not yet
23 been received.
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25 C. Mayor.
26 Mayor Ranallo reported he was unable to attend the Cable Meeting on November 6 as he was
27 attending a special Council Meeting. However, the City of St. Anthony was complimented at
28 the Cable Meeting for their election coverage. Mayor Ranallo stated he has spoken with the
29 person who ran the camera that evening and he is available to help televise the Council
30 meeting. The City is currently determining the cost and details of televising the Council
31 meetings.
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1 D. City Manager.
2 Morrison reported the following:
3 1. Planning Commission interviews will be at the December 17, 1997 work session from
4 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. The Council meeting will begin at 7:30 P.M.
5 2. Morrison will be meeting with School District Superintendent Warren Rolek next week
6 to discuss miscellaneous issues including the date and agenda of a joint City Council -
7 School Board meeting in March or April and the Park Task Force report in regard to
8 Central Park.
9 3. The bid opening for the 1998 Street Projects will be on December 18, 1997. The
10 Resolutions will be considered in January and the hearings held in February of 1998.
11 4. Public Works, Police and Fire Union contracts will be finalized by December 9 and
12 will be included on the December 17, 1997 Council Agenda. Negotiations are going
13 well.
14 5. The City has applied for Federal money for two more police officers and should have
15 a response by March, 1998. The program includes a 75/25 match in the first year,
16 50/50 in the second, 25/75 in the third, and the City covers all costs in the fourth year
17 and beyond.
18 6. The City is entering into the second year of police contracts with the Cities of Falcon
19 Heights and Lauderdale and the rates will increase by 4%. However, the Cities need
'10 to come to an agreement by April 15, 1998 for a contract for future years. This was
1 agreed to by all parties so that if any City decides not to continue, everyone will have
22 time to make adjustments. Proposed contract language will be presented at the
23 February work session.
24 7. Staff has been working on updates to the Tobacco and Telecommunications ordinance.
25 City Attorney has reviewed the Tobacco ordinance. The Tobacco ordinance needs to
26 be changed to comply with changes made in State laws last year.
27 8. Morrison has been working with WSB and several suburbs in regard to the Sump
28 Pump ordinance. This and figures based on the increase in the storm sewer rate
29 increase to $25 per quarter and adjustment in commercial rates will be presented at the
30 January work session.
31 9. The application for the FEMA grant will be on the December 17, 1997 Council
32 agenda. This is above the $150,000 already received by the City.
33 10. Early reports on the new Liquor Store have been positive. Staff has noticed a lot of
34 new customers because of the new location.
35 Wagner re-entered the meeting at 8:20 P.M.
36 Morrison noted the architect from KKE will present the Council with an updated summary in
37 regard to the Liquor Store as there have been a lot of changes made.
38 Mayor Ranallo inquired about the tire storage for the Tires Plus Building.
109 Morrison reported the tire storage may have to be eliminated as it cannot be located next to
40 the building due to the Fire Code.
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1 VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
2 VIII. NEW BUSINESS - None.
3 IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
4 Marks noted the Council had passed a Proclamation at their last meeting commending the
5 country of Finland on their 80th anniversary as a country. He stated he had mentioned this to
6 the Director of Cultural Affairs in their recent telephone conversation and he was very
7 pleased.
8 Wagner reported he had left the Council meeting momentarily to attend a meeting of the
9 Healthy Youth/Healthy Community (ACTION) and the Sports Boosters. They are meeting to
10 begin an evaluation of their efforts to effect the values of youth.
11 Wagner reported the Merchants Association sleigh ride will take place this Friday. Initially
12 no reservations were required but due to a misprint in the paper, reservations are now being
13 taken. The event is scheduled for Friday, December 5 from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M.
14 Mayor Ranallo reported the Santa Fire Truck will be in the City on December 18, 19 and 22,
405 1997.
16 Mayor Ranallo thanked Boy Scout Troop 711 for attending the meeting this evening.
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18 X. ADJOURNMENT.
19 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 P.M.
20 Motion carried unanimously.
21 Respectfully submitted,
22 Lorri Kopischke
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25 Mayor
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7 City Clerk