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I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
0 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 MAY 12, 1998
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 Mayor
6 Ranallo.
7 II. ROLL CALL.
8 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Faust, Cavanaugh, and Thuesen.
9 Also Present: City Manager Mike Morrison.
10 Councilmembers Absent: None.
11 III. APPROVAL OF MAY 12, 1998 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
12 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the May 12, 1998 Regular Council Meeting
13 Agenda with the following changes:
14 Under IX. New Business, Add: F. Resolution 98-045, re: Funding for Flood Damage
15 Reduction.
16 Under IX. New Business, Add: G. Approval of Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant Agreement
40 Between the City of St. Anthony and State of Minnesota.
18 Motion carried unanimously.
19 IV. APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 7, 1998 BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING MINUTES.
20 Motion by Marks, second by Cavanaugh to approve the April 7, 1998 Board of Review Meeting
21 Minutes as presented.
22 Motion carried unanimously.
23
24 APPROVAL OF APRIL 28, 1998 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
25 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve the April 28, 1998 Regular Council Meeting
26 Minutes as presented.
27 Motion carried unanimously.
28 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
29 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the following licenses:
30 General Contractors License:
31 DeMars Signs, Inc., Coon Rapids, MN/working at 4001 Stinson Boulevard
32 Kleinman Realty Co., Minneapolis, MN/working at Diamond 8 Apartments
Garbage Haulers License:
4 Lightning Disposal Inc., Inver Grove Heights, MN/Commercial License
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1 Browning-Ferris Industries of North America(BFI), Circle Pines, MN/Residential
2 License
3
4 Motion carried unanimously.
5 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
6 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve the following claims:
7 A. Legal:
8 1. Dorsey& Whitney in the amount of$290.00 for legal services rendered through
9 March31, 1998.
10 B. 5 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
11 Motion carried unanimously.
12 VII. REPORTS.
13 A. City_Insurance Renewal.
14 Mark Flaten, Berkley Risk Services,presented the annual property and casualty insurance
5 renewal. He reported there is a reduction in total premium of$31,000, resulting in a cost of
$135,000 in 1998. This reduction occurred even though there was an increase in insurance
7 coverage and in property value in the City of St. Anthony.
18 Cavanaugh asked if the $31,000 reduction was a true rate reduction.
19 Mr. Flaten stated this was a true rate reduction. He-explained that the liquor liability coverage
20 was increased from$500,000 to $1 million with a reduction in premium from $45,000 in 1997 to
21 $24,000 in 1998.
22 Thuesen questioned the significant increase in dollar amounts for property insurance and
23 automobile insurance coverage.
24 Mr. Flaten explained that the property values in the City of St. Anthony have increased by 13%
25 and the insurance rate per 100 has decreased by 3%, resulting in a net increase of 9% on a
26 replacement cost basis. The automobile insurance rate has actually decreased but the dollar
27 amount has increased due to the addition of one vehicle in the City.
28 Mayor Ranallo noted that the City will maintain a$10,000 deductible on the coverage.
29 Mr. Flaten stated that based on the City's size and number of incidents, the $10,000 deductible
30 has worked in their favor. The City of St. Anthony was one of the fust to take the risk of"self-
10 insuring" and it has worked well.
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1 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance
2 Renewal in the amount of$135,192 subject to details of the Finance Director memorandum
3 dated May 1, 1998.
4 Motion carried unanimously.
5 Mayor Ranallo thanked Mark Flaten for his good service to the City.
6 B. Silver Lake Bridge Project.
7 Mayor-Ranallo reported-that earlier this evening Dan Solar of Ramsey County, held a meeting
8 with the residents who live along Silver Lake Road between 37'Avenue and Silver Lane,to
9 discuss the construction of a sidewalk along the east side of Silver Lake Road in that area.
10
11 Dan Solar, Project Engineer, Ramsey County Public Works Department, stated he was present
12 this evening to finalize some decisions in order to move this project forward to the final planning
13 stage. He reported that it has been discussed that Ramsey County will replace the bridge on
14 Silver Lake Road. They will also mill and overlay the bituminous pavement on Silver Lake
Road from 371 Avenue to north of Silver Lane to match the Silver Lake Road construction south
of Highway 694. The Council has previously decided that the City will continue the median
17 treatments similar to those north of Silver Lane and will add similar street lighting. The Council
18 has also decided to replace the watermain. Final decisions are yet to be made in regard to the
19 addition of a sidewalk on the east side of Silver Lake Road from 37'Avenue to Silver Lane and
20 the desired bridge enhancement.
21 Mr. Solar reported a public information meeting was held this evening to discuss the addition of
22 sidewalks on the east side of the road. A number of residents of the St. Anthony Villa
23 Townhouse Complex were in attendance and there were questions in regard to the impact of the
24 sidewalk. Mr. Solar reported he drove to the site with the residents and explained the impact.
25 The property from the north end of the bridge to the Apache Court would retain the existing curb
26 line, have a four foot grass area, and a five foot sidewalk. There would be no real impact to the
27 trees in the area. The sidewalk will be close to the existing power poles and Northern States
28 Power may be asked to move the poles back. In the area south of the bridge, the sidewalk will be
29 widened to 6 - 7 feet and will be located right next to the curb with a retaining wall.
30 Mr. Solar stated the cost of installation of the sidewalk on the east side of the roadway is
31 estimated at$33,460. The County participates in construction of new sidewalks along MSA
32 roads at 25%, resulting in an estimated City cost of$25,100.
33 Mayor Ranallo reported that he, City Manager, Councilmember Faust and Public Works
Director, had attended the public meeting earlier this evening. 5 -6 people were in attendance,
4k as well as the president of the Homeowner's Association. The majority of the people in the area
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1 are in favor of the addition of the sidewalk. There were concerns expressed in regard to the
2 maintenance. Ranallo stated the City will maintain the sidewalks.
3 Motion by Faust, second by Marks to accept the proposal for installation of sidewalks on the east
4 side of Silver Lake Road between 37'Avenue and Silver Lane at the cost presented by Dan
5 Solar, Ramsey County and to include this in the overall Silver Lake Road Bridge Project.
6 Motion carried unanimously.
7 Mornson noted this would be funded as much as possible with.MSA funds.
8 Cavanaugh asked if this would connect to the sidewalk on 37`'Avenue. He also questioned if the
9 City Manager could write the transit authorities and request that a bus shelter be built at the
10 location in front of the bank.
11 Mr. Solar noted this sidewalk will connect with the sidewalk on 37'Avenue. He stated there are
12 criteria which need to be met for the installation of a bus shelter. However, the area of that bus
13 stop could be paved out to the street. This would allow for ease of snow removal, location of the
4 bench and a potential for location of a shelter in the future.
15 Mr. Solar stated the final element of the project is the determination of the extent of bridge
16 enhancements. He explained that Option 1 includes sidewalks and a wall with a railing on the
17 top. The cost to build this Option is $43,000 and is being used as the base cost by Ramsey
18 County. This style of bridge would be built at no cost to the City. The City has, however, asked
19 Ramsey County to develop possible alternatives.
20 Mr. Solar presented Option 2 which would include an enhanced edge with ornamental bases and
21 lighting. It would include a more decorative railing and possibly facing on the sides of the
22 bridge. This Option would cost$27,000 above the base cost of$43,000.
23 Mr. Solar presented Option 3 which would include the same features as Option 2, but at a more
24 enhanced level. It would also include more lights and bump-outs to extend the walls. This
25 Option would cost$39,000 above the base cost of$43,000.
26 Mr. Solar presented Option 4 which would include the same features as Option 3, but at an even
27 more enhanced level. This Option would cost$69,000 above the base cost.
28 Mr. Solar noted that Options 2, 3, and 4 would be for decorative purposes only and would not
29 add any safety features to the bridge.
WFaust noted that the Council has been discussing this since the first meeting in regard to this
.31 project in December of 1996. He stated this would be an asset to the community, would be in
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1 keeping with the intent of drawing people to this area, and would be less expensive to install in
2 conjunction with this project.
3 Motion by Faust, second by Marks to accept Option 4 of the proposed bridge enhancements at a
4 cost to the City of$69,000.
5 Marks asked if the sidewalk on the bridge would be next to the roadway.
6 Mr. Solar stated the sidewalk would be located next to the roadway but it would be 10 feet wide.
7 Ranallo noted this would help alleviate the-snow removal problem on the bridge.
8 Mr. Solar explained that 5% of the City's yearly State-Aid Allotment, or$7,500 of the bridge
9 enhancements could be paid with State-Aid funds. The remainder would be paid with Local
10 Funds.
11 Cavanaugh noted there is a metal fence on Silver Lake Road. He asked if the proposed bridge
12 enhancements would provide a continuity of the enhancements north of bridge or if they would
be a break from that design.
14 Mr. Solar noted that any design would be a break from the metal railing and that most of the
15 enhancements included in Options 2, 3, or 4 are new to this area.
16 Faust commented that there is a different thought process in a bridge than an outlet. The outlet is
17 provided to encourage people to embrace the beauty of the lake.
18 Cavanaugh asked if the lights on the bridge would be different from those on Silver Lake Road
19 and if the proposed enhancements would be a break in the theme of the area. He also asked if the
20 lights in Option 1 were similar to those on Silver Lake Road.
21 Mr. Solar explained that the lighting in Options 2, 3, and 4 is decorative lighting. They have
22 nothing to do with street lighting. He stated that the lights in the concept drawing were different
23 from those currently located north of this project on Silver Lake Road.
24 Cavanaugh confirmed that the $69,000 was for ornamental.railings and decorative lighting. He
25 asked if the type of railing and lights had been agreed upon.
26 Mr. Solar explained that the particular design had not yet been determined. The options
27 presented were only concept designs. His intent was to determine the extent to which the City
28 wanted to upgrade the lights, etc. This will then be sent back to the landscape architect who will
10 address the theme within the budget provided.
30 Cavanaugh stated he did not want to create a stand alone "London Bridge" effect.
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1 Thuesen stated when he originally considered the options,he was more in favor of Option 3. He
2 had wondered if this was the best use of the money for the bridge. After further consideration, he
3 believed that Option 4 was preferred as it would be attractive in an area which the City is trying
4 to revitalize and could possibly be used as a marketing tool.
5 Mornson noted there will be a series of continuing meetings and also meetings will be held with
6 the public in regard to this issue.
7 Ranallo suggested that the motion be amended to authorize the expenditure of up to $69,000 and
8 alternative designs be considered at a Council Work Session.
9 Faust amended his motion to "Authorize up to $69,000 to be spent on bridge enhancements in
10 conjunction with the Silver Lake Road Bridge Project'and direct Ramsey County to provide
11 designs within that budget". Marks agreed to the amendment.
12 Motion carried unanimously.
13 C. Councilmembers.
4 Cavanaugh thanked City Manager and City Staff for an excellent job done on the Volunteer
Appreciation Dinner. He also thanked the Volunteer Committee who worked on this effort.
16 Cavanaugh reported his attendance at City Clean-up Day and that this event was successful.
17 Cavanaugh reported that VillageFest is on schedule. He noted the group is always looking for
18 participation and provides a great way to become involved with the community.
19 Cavanaugh reported his attendance at a Northwest Family Services orientation program which
20 provided a means to get better acquainted with the programs they offer.
21 Cavanaugh reported his attendance at the Annual Meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. He
22 stated this was his first time in attendance and the meeting was worthwhile.
23 Cavanaugh reported his attendance at the Silver Lake Residents Association Meeting. This was
24 his first time into the Salvation Army Camp and he met the New Director Alan Stock. The
25 Camp is a good operation and he is interested to see what else can be done with that
26 organization.
27 Cavanaugh reported his attendance at the Mayors Commission Against Drugs Meeting. He
28 stated that Susan Bendera has been attending these meetings as a resident. This group is
29 currently concerned with the issue of hotel rooms being rented for high school students by adults.
30 They have previously done work in the school parking lots and lockers with police dogs.
Cavanaugh noted that St. Anthony Police Officer Dominic Cotroneo was also in attendance at
'32 this meeting.
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1 Cavanaugh noted his attendance this evening at a first time program to welcome new residents in
2 the City of Falcon Heights. He stated he will be looking into this idea.
3 Mayor Ranallo noted that VillageFest is still looking for donations for funding.
4 Marks reported that City Clean-Up Day went very well. He thanked Jerry Faust for his help.
5 Marks reported that the Volunteer Dinner went extremely well.
6 Marks reported that the St. Anthony Orchestra will be holding a fund-raising event on Saturday
7 and encouraged all Councilmembers to attend.
8 Faust reported that City Clean-Up Day was a success. The event was well organized and he
9 appreciated the help of the Kiwanis, City Councilmembers and City Staff. The event provides a
10 good opportunity for residents, brings people together, and is fun.
11 Faust reported his attendance at the Silver Lake Residents Association Meeting. He stated that
12 the new Salvation Army Camp Director is focused and forward-looking. An appraisal has
13 recently been done on the Camp. This was done as a good business practice to acknowledge the
14 assets of the Camp. Faust reported there was discussion at the SLRA Meeting in regard to a
14 study to determine a baseline of water quality in Silver Lake. This had been discussed
previously and it was agreed that Rice Creek Watershed District would contribute$5,000, the
17 Cities of New Brighton, Columbia Heights and St. Anthony would contribute $3,000 each and
18 the SLRA would contribute $3,000. The study was on hold waiting for the Association to obtain
19 the funds. The Association approved a resolution last night to provide the $3,000 for the study.
20 Faust reported his attendance at the Annual Meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. This was a
21 good meeting and it was amazing to see the depth and breadth of people nominated and selected
22 as Villager of the Year and Business of the Year.
23 Thuesen reported that a lot of gratitude and appreciation had been expressed for being included
24 in the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the recent Community Service Advisory Council
25 Meeting. The group had stated that in previous years they felt they had been overlooked.
26 Thuesen stated he has also received a lot of positive feedback from other residents who attended.
27 He thanked all the people involved with that event.
28 D. Ma•
29 Mayor Ranallo reported his attendance at the St. Anthony Health Care Open House. He noted
30 that many of the four-bed rooms have been changed to two-bed rooms and two Alzheimer units
31 have been added, one for considerable care and one for lesser care. The Center complimented
32 City Staff, particularly the City Manager and Management Assistant, for the work they did.
They also thanked the Police and Fire Departments for their help and noted that construction was
completed without any items being stolen.
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1 Mayor Ranallo noted a nice letter which was received from Ann Higgins, League of Minnesota
2 Cities congratulating the City and noting the hard work that Councilmember Faust had done. A
3 letter was also received from Gene Ranieri, Executive Director of the AMM,thanking the
4 Council and Staff for all the meetings they had attended and stating he looks forward to working
5 with the City in the future.
6 Mayor Ranallo reported he had written letters to Senator Wellstone, Senator Grahams, and
7 Congressman Vento, regarding the nomination of St. Anthony resident Nick Holten into the U.S.
8 Military Academy at West Point. Ranallo was pleased to announce that Nick had received the
9 appointment and will be attending West Point this fall.
10 E. Ci y Manager.
11 Mornson reported the Comprehensive Water Plan has been approved by the Rice Creek
12 Watershed District. It will be officially approved by the Council at the June 23 Meeting and
13 WSB will be present at that meeting as they have assisted with the Plan.
14 Mornson reported that Staff is hopeful that the Comprehensive Plan will be approved by the
15 Metropolitan Council shortly. One hold-up has been the requirement that a Storm Water
16 Management Ordinance be drafted.
4PMornson reported that the Park Meeting is scheduled for June 2, 1998. Upon School Board
18 approval, it will be held from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. The proposed agenda will include a tour of
19 vendors from 6:00 - 6:30, a presentation by BRW on Central Park, and a presentation by WSB
20 on the other two parks.
21 Cavanaugh presented Councilmembers with a flyer and some suggestions for the meeting
22 developed by resident Carol Jindra.
23 Mornson reported that the final meeting of the Storm Water Management Task Force is
24 scheduled for May 13, 1998. WSB will attend the May 26, 1998 Council meeting and there may
25 be a number of resolutions in regard to flood mitigation work.
26 Mornson reported a meeting with Warren Rolek, Superintendent of Schools, Peter Willenbring
27 and Todd Hubner of WSB,to discuss the ponding area in Central Park.
28 Mornson reported that a property located on Silver Lake Road is being considered for acquisition
29 for the installation of a holding pond. Easements may also be needed from five other property
30 owners. This is currently being researched and will be discussed at the May 26 Council meeting.
31 Mornson reported Decision Resources is finalizing the survey and are hopeful to begin the
survey process next week.
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1 Mornson reported a preconstruction meeting was held with RCM in regard to the 331 Avenue
2 project. The Superintendent would like to have the school parking lot widened as a part of this
3 project. The cost will be $7,000 and will be paid by the school as it is not covered by MSA
4 funding. The school is also considering the addition of some form of handicap parking in the
5 horseshoe area.
6 Mornson reported Staff is currently working with the architect of the Liquor Store and the owner
7 of Tires Plus to continue the facade improvements to the Tires Plus area of the building. The
8 owner of Tires Plus has agreed to pay up to $25,000. It is anticipated that the improvements will
9 cost$95,000. The HRA would pay the difference in cost. Mornson stated he has asked KKE to
10 provide a proposal for the project.
11 Mornson reported that last year Staff was directed by Council to apply'for the Clinton Cop
12 Program which pays for 75% of a police officer's salary the first year, 50%the second year, and
13 25%the third year. Although the City has not been notified by the Federal Government, it
14 appears from reading the Bulletin that the City will be receiving these funds. Mornson will
15 provide an update when he is notified.
16
17 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None.
it IX. NEW BUSINESS.
19 A. Resolution 98-043, re: Accept Engineering Report and Advertise for Bids for the Water
20 Tower Project.
21 Michael Foertsch, Municipal Engineering Department Manager at RCM, noted a report in regard
22 to rehabilitation and recoating of the water tower. The water tower was constructed in 1953.
23 The interior has been recoated three times in 1964, 1972, and 1983. The exterior was spot
24 sandblasted and recoated in 1983.
25 Mr. Foertsch stated RCM is recommending the following improvements to the water tower: 1.
26 Remove dirt from around the tank supports; 2. Add a 24-inch mushroom vent; 3. Install new 24-
27 inch flanged roof hatch; 4. Fasten existing access ladder to tank roof; 5. Install safety railing; 6.
28 Install-safety grate on top of 6-foot diameter riser; 7. Remove existing cathodic protection
29 system; 8. Replace overflow pipe.
30 Mr. Foertsch explained that the coating on the water tower was examined for the adhesion rating
31 and the coating thickness. It is the opinion of RCM that an overcoat of the existing coating
32 system may not be the best solution due to the adhesion factor. He stated that the estimated cost
33 for tank rehabilitation, overcoat exterior and new interior coating system is $122,700. The
34 estimated cost of tank rehabilitation, new interior and exterior coating system is $182,700.
Mr. Foertsch explained that a comparison of the 20-year life cycle costs (at 6% interest) in 1998
is dollars for the exterior coating system yielded the following results: Overcoat alternative -
37 $155,000 and Recoat alternative - $135,000.
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1 Marks asked for an explanation of the cathodic protection.
2 Richard Potz, Project Manager, RCM, explained that this protection was an induced
3 positive/negative ionic exchange. This protection works well in warmer climates but not as well
4 in Minnesota. The best means of stopping corrosion in this climate is with a coating system.
5 Cavanaugh questioned the life of a water tank and if the loose metal would be sandblasted.
6 Mr. Potz stated the average life of a water tower is 50 years. There are water towers around the
7 country which were built in the late 1800s and early 1900s. He stated that the St. Anthony water
8 tank could last 75-100 years. He confirmed that the loose metal would be sandblasted off.
9 Cavanaugh asked if a metal sonic screening had been performed. He also noted that the report
10 stated there was mold on the underside which should be removed to extend the life of the
11 overcoat.
12 Mr. Potz stated a pressure wash is performed to remove the mold and dirt. This will help the
13 overcoat to adhere to the surface. He stated a metal sonic screening had not been performed on
14 the tank.
40 Cavanaugh suggested that if the overcoat did not adhere, it could pull off paint that contained
16 lead. He asked Mr. Potz if he had any experience with communities who performed the metal
17 sonic screening.
18 Mr. Potz stated he did not. He noted that Braun has a separate division which performs non-
19 destructive testing. He stated RCM could check the thickness of the metal on the tank.
20 Cavanaugh asked how long the water tank could last before another stripping.
21 Mr. Potz stated the recoat should last 12-15 years.
22 Cavanaugh stated the City is investing a lot of money on the premise that this is a 60 year tank.
23 He felt it was important to obtain the structural information before moving forward on this
24 project.
25 Mr. Potz stated the difficulty in testing the metal is determining where to test and how many tests
26 to make. It is comparable to soil boring.
27 Faust asked if other Cities have done this testing. He also asked if any water towers had fallen
28 down.
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1 Mr. Potz stated he had never heard of a City performing this testing or a water tower falling
2 down in the 29 years he had been employed with RCM or the 5 years he had worked as a
3 consultant.
4 Cavanaugh stated this is a significant investment and he was not satisfied that the condition of
5 the tower warranted this investment.
6 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve Resolution 98-043, receiving an Engineering
7 Report and authorizing a call for bids relating to rehabilitation and recoating of an elevated water
8 storage tank at an estimated cost of$182,700.
9 Cavanaugh asked Mr. Potz how confident he was that the work would be within his cost
10 estimate.
11 Mr. Potz stated he had checked with three painters and the estimated cost provided is an average
12 of the three. He noted the color did not have to be chosen this evening but encouraged
13 Councilmembers to begin the process. Mr. Potz stated the rehabilitation will begin in July with
14 estimated completion by September 15, 1998.
Motion carried unanimously.
16 Cavanaugh requested that the east side of the water tank could include a logo such as "The Home
17 of the Huskies", as this side of the tank faces the school.
18 B. Resolution 98-044, re: Authorize a Sidewalk Improvement Project and Advertise for
19 Bids.
20 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve Resolution 98-044, approving sidewalk
21 improvements to St. Anthony Boulevard.
22
23 Motion carried unanimously.
24 C. Ordinance 1998-008, re: Fees for Gasoline Service Stations(11'Reading).
25 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the 151 reading of Ordinance 1998-008, relating to
26 fees for Gasoline Service Stations; amending Section 615.06 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of
27 Ordinances.
28 Motion carried unanimously.
29 D. Ordinance 1998-009, re: Parks Commission(151 Reading).
30 Kathi Wolff, 3316 Skycroft Drive, thanked the Council for moving ahead so quickly with this
Ordinance. She noted that one of the original recommendations of the Parks Task Force was that
a representative of the School Board be a member of the Parks Commission or represent the
33 School Board on an as needed basis, as part of the park is located on School property.
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1 Mayor Ranallo stated that he and City Manager had met with Mr. Rolek and School Board
2 President Rick Dunn. He assured Ms. Wolff that no matter what was done at Central Park, it
3 would go to the School Board for discussion before any decision is made.
4 Ms. Wolff stated she believed it would be easier if the School Board were included at the
5 discussion level rather than at the presentation level. She noted there was discussion on the
6 Parks Task Force that the stakeholders of the parks such as the Sports Booster and Community
7 Service, should serve on the Parks Commission as a liaison or ex-officio. Another
8 recommendation was that there be a student member,possibly a non-voting member, to bring a
9 different perspective to the Commission. She also recommended that when Council determines
10 the members they consider the geographic location of each member to obtain perspectives from
11 each area of the City.
12 Mayor Ranallo noted the Council had discussed the geographical issue. This will probably be
13 considered during the selection process. Ranallo noted that since the Parks Task Force
14 recommended the Parks Commission, he has received calls from the Sports Boosters, Early
15 Childhood Care, hockey, softball, and adult programs, all wanting to be involved. He noted that
16 the meetings will be open to the public and suggested that the Commission remain with 7
17 members and the other interested parties attend the meetings and offer their input.
q1Ms. Wolff stated that all the activities were covered between the Sports Boosters and the
19 Community Service Advisory Council.
20 Thuesen stated one danger is that the Commission will contain members who have a single
21 agenda. It is important to appoint people to the Commission who have a broad perspective and
22 an open mind of the whole concept.
23 Ms. Wolff stated the stakeholders need not be voting members.
24 Thuesen stated that the Commission meetings will be open meetings and anyone interested can
25 attend and express their opinion.
26 Ms. Wolff stated the Parks Task Force had felt strongly about the recommendation of ex-officio
27 or advisory members.
28 Marks noted there are a number of issues with the Park Commission which are similar to the
29 process of choosing members of the Planning Commission. The Council would like to chose
30 geographically but it depends on who is interested and who applies for the positions available.
31 He suggested that the issues will change with time but that the momentum that has been achieved
32 must be maintained. The major job is to get one park redeveloped and he was not certain that
this was quite the same as a stakeholder being concerned with a single issue. He stated he
suspected that a number of the people on the Commission will be members of the Parks Task
35 Force.
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1 Marks noted that appointment to a Commission is normally the charge of the City but asked if it
2 would be possible for the School Board to make one or two appointments to the Commission.
3 Faust noted that School Boardmembers are welcome to apply for the position.
4 Ms. Wolff noted that they could apply but they may not be chosen. She stated this is school
5 property.
6 Mayor Ranallo stated he believed the other two parks would be finished before Central Park.
7 Marks-stated he agreed that the other parks would be finished but believed that a lot of parts of
8 Central Park would be phased in.
9 Faust noted it is incumbent on the Council to ensure that the Commission includes a broad sense
10 of the community.
11 Cavanaugh recommended that the number of Commissioners be increased from 7 to 9. This
12 would allow a School Boardmember to have a seat on the Commission. He also was in favor of
13 having a younger person on the Commission.
't4 Faust suggested that a senior citizen should then be delegated to the Commission to provide that
15 perspective.
16 Cavanaugh stated that the School Board is working with the City on a collaborative basis and
17 should have a member on the Commission.
18 Mayor Ranallo noted that St. Charles Borromeo Church uses Silver Point Park extensively and
19 asked if they should then have a seat on the Commission.
20 Cavanaugh stated that District#282 is different than these examples as it is a governing agent. It
21 is a school.
22 Faust noted that nothing would arbitrarily be placed on school property without their approval.
23 Cavanaugh stated that he believed it should be more than that. It should be more of a
24 collaboration and they should be part of the process. A representative of the School Board could
25 bring something to the conversation that could enhance the outcome.
26 Faust noted that the only park on school property was Central Park and the school has been
27 brought into conversation on that issue. The rest of the parks are not on school property. He
0 stated that the Council has to be the "honest brokers" in this situation.
29 Cavanaugh asked how often the Parks Commission would meet.
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1 Mornson explained this will be determined at their first meeting by the by-laws. The Parks
2 Commission has the same by-laws as the Planning Commission.
3 Cavanaugh asked if there were by-laws to establish an annual joint meeting of the Parks
4 Commission and the City Council.
5 Mornson stated there was not.
6 Cavanaugh suggested an annual joint meeting should be added to the by-laws. He asked if there
7 was a term limit for the Parks Commission or the Planning Commission.
8 Mornson stated there was not.
9 Cavanaugh suggested term limits should be considered to ensure good turn over.
10 Marks stated this has been considered in the past but there has never been a problem. If a
11 member of a Commission is not providing proper input to the Council it is up to the Council to
12 address that issue. He stated the Council has never had to face this issue as they have had good
13 people on the Planning Commission for long periods of time.
4kCavanaugh questioned what 306.04 Vacancies (b) Disability, meant.,
15 Marks stated this meant when a person was disabled to the point that they could no longer
16 perform the service.
17 Cavanaugh suggested this point be reworded. He noted there would be public invitation for
18 application and asked if qualifications would be checked.
19 Mornson answered affirmatively.
20 Cavanaugh asked if expenses were reimbursed and if this should be stated in the Ordinance. He
21 then questioned 306.06 Powers and Duties (d) and asked if these were the only cooperative
22 arrangements which could be explored.
23 Mayor Ranallo stated this was a recommendation of the Parks Task Force and was meant to be a
24 visionary statement.
25 Marks suggested the words "such as" could be inserted to make it a more general statement.
26 Cavanaugh questioned 306.06 Powers and Duties (e) and asked what type of direction this was
providing the Commission. He asked if they could also investigate sources of capital.
28 Mayor Ranallo stated it could be both.
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1 Cavanaugh questioned 306.06 Powers and Duties (f) and asked if this was limited to areas in the
2 City of St. Anthony. He noted there are two baseball diamonds at Unisys which are no longer
3 being used. He asked if the Commission could consider options outside of the community.
4 Faust noted that this Ordinance had been discussed in detail at the recent Council Work Session.
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6 Cavanaugh stated he was not able to attend that meeting and noted that it was not an official
7 meeting.
8 Mayor Ranallo stated a Work Session is an official meeting of the City Council.
9 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve the I`reading of Ordinance 1998-009, re:
10 establishing a Parks Commission by adding Section 306 to the 1993 Code of St. Anthony
11 Ordinances.
12 Vote on the motion: Ranallo, Faust, Marks, and Thuesen voted aye. Cavanaugh voted naye.
13 Motion carried.
E. Resolution 98-042, re: Early Retirement Program.
01 Mornson reported that this program has been offered for the past two years as an incentive to
16 long term employees who are 55 years of age or older and have completed 25 years of service.
17 The program provides that the employer pays single health insurance premiums for a period of
18 three years for employees who qualify and opt to retire.
19 Mayor Ranallo asked if there was a three year limit to this program.
20 Morrison stated this has been the policy in the past based on the policy of the State of Minnesota.
21 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve Resolution 98-042, setting policy for early
22 retirement incentive for City of St. Anthony employees.
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24 Motion carried unanimously.
25 F. Resolution 98-045, re: Funding for Flood Damage Reduction.
26 Morrison explained that this Resolution will authorize the City Manager to be the "Authorized
27 Official" to act as legal sponsor for the project contained in the Flood Damage Reduction Grant
28 Assistance Program Application submitted April 13, 1998.
29 Motion by Thuesen, second by Marks to approve Resolution 98-045, relating to funding for
flood damage reduction.
31 Motion carried unanimously.
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2 G. Approval of Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant Agreement Between the City of St. Anthony
3 and State of Minnesota. .
4 Mornson explained this is the Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant Agreement for the storm water
5 management system in the amount of$2,000,000. The agreement has been reviewed and
6 approved by City Attorney William Soth. The State of Minnesota has agreed to advance the City
7 $1 million rather than wait until the funds have been spent and reimburse. Mornson reported
8 there is $600,000 in the budget for next year which is pending legislative approval.
9 Marks congratulated City Staff on their efforts in obtaining these funds.
10 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant Agreement
11 between the City of St. Anthony and the State of Minnesota.
12 Mornson noted that the grant can be extended for a two year period if it is not all expended.
13 Motion carried unanimously.
14 Mayor Ranallo noted that Ruth Mason,the Cable Television Coordinator is working with Lynn
Redlinger this evening. Ms. Redlinger will fill in for Ms. Mason if she is unable to attend a
6 meeting. Ranallo noted that tonight's meeting will be rebroadcast on Wednesday, May 13 and
17 Saturday, May 16.
18 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
19 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
20 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 P.M.
21 Motion carried unanimously.
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23 Respectfully submitted,
24 Lorri Kopischke
25 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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