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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 MAY 26, 1998
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 Mayor
6 Ranallo.
7 II. ROLL CALL.
8 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Faust, Cavanaugh, and Thuesen.
9 Also Present: City Manager Mike Mornson.
10 Councilmembers Absent: None.
11 III. APPROVAL OF MAY 26, 1998 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
12 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve the May 26, 1998 Regular Council Meeting
13 Agenda as presented.
14 Motion carried unanimously.
15 IV. APPROVAL OF MAY 12, 1998 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
16 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the May 12, 1998 Regular Council Meeting
40 Minutes as presented.
18 Motion carried unanimously.
19 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
20 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve the following licenses:
21 Contractors License:
22 Construction Labor Force, Inc. dba: Rite-Way Waterproofing, Lino Lakes, MN/working
23 at 2516 - 37' Avenue NE
24 Tom Walek Construction, St. Anthony, MN/working at 3621 Roosevelt Street
25 Litz Concrete, Inver Grove Heights, MN/no job yet
26 Multiple Dwelling License:
27 Plaza Apartments, 3820 Macalaster Drive/46 Units
28 Diamond Eight Terrace, 3200 Diamond Eight Terrace/ 144 Units
29 Lakehill Apartments, 3804 Highcrest Road/34 Units
30 Macalaster Manor, 3800 Macalaster Drive/58 Units
34 Caravelle Apartments, 3713 - 3720 Foss Road/ 108 Units
32
33 Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Thuesen, second by Faust to approve the following permit:
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1 Temporaa 3.2 Beer Park Permit:
2 Honeywell HTC Picnic, Central Park, July 19, 1998
3 Voting on the motion: Ranallo, Faust, Cavanaugh, Thuesen voted aye. Marks voted naye.
4 Motion carried.
5 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
6 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the following claims:
7 A. Insurance Payment:
8 1. League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust in the amount of$3,686.12 for Claim
9 No. 11016304, date of loss 11/30/96.
10 B. Capital Equipment/Squad Cars (3):
11 1. Superior Ford in the amount of$59,454.00 for three squad cars.
12 C. Storm Water/Flood Analysis:
13 1. WSB &Associates. Inc.
14 a. In the amount of$1,260.50 for professional services rendered April 1,
15 1998 though April 30, 1998 for Flood Problem Area Analysis.
b. In the amount of$1,992.50 for professional services rendered April 1,
0 1998 though April 30, 1998 for Storm Drainage Task Force.
18 C. In the amount of$883.18 for professional services rendered April 1, 1998
19 through April 30, 1998 for Sump Pump Inspection Program.
20 D. 4 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
21 Motion carried unanimously.
22 VII. REPORTS.
23 A. Update on Safety Fair by Mickey Morris.
24 Mickey Morris reported that the Safety Fair which was held on March 21, 1998 in the
25 Community Center gymnasium went well. There were 15 presenters and an estimated 100-150
26 people attended the event. Mr. Morris noted that there was a Children's Theater held at the
27 Community Center the following weekend and questioned if there would have been better
28 attendance if the two events had been held simultaneously.
29 Mr. Morris displayed a book which contained notes and pictures from the Safety Fair project. He
30 explained that he was now on his way to obtain the final signature on his Eagle Scout
31 Application which will be presented to the District and he will then have his Board of Review.
32 Cavanaugh noted that he had attended the Safety Fair and complimented Mr. Morris on the job
that he did, his leadership qualities and stated the Council was proud of him. There was a
46 tremendous enthusiasm in all the fellow scouts and they were very pro-active.
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1 Mayor Ranallo stated he had received many favorable comments on the event and encouraged
2 Mr. Morris to encourage other scouts to continue the event in the future. Ranallo stated it was
3 better to hold the Safety Fair and the other event separately as the Safety Fair provided an
4 opportunity to demonstrate what scouting is actually about.
5 Thuesen encouraged Mr. Morris to talk with other scouts and encourage them to hold the event
6 next year. This event has the potential to grow and expand.
7
8 B. Discussion on New Cable TV Ordinance by Tom Creighton and Cor Wilson.
9 Cor Wilson, Executive Director of the North Suburban Cable Commission, stated this has been a
10_ three-year process as is required by Federal Law. In 1995, Meredith Cable notified the Cable
11 Commission of their intent and the Commission established a Franchise Renewal Committee.
12 This Committee consisted of a representative from Roseville,the City Manager of Shoreview, an
13 individual from Little Canada and a representative of Falcon Heights.
14 Early in 1996, Meredith Cable announced it's sale to Continental Cable. The Franchise Renewal
15 Committee then decided to hire a firm to conduct an extensive Needs Assessment of the entire
16 community. This Needs Assessment continued through the entire year of 1996. The report was
17 submitted in 1997 and the negotiations were initiated. Ms. Wilson explained that the focus of the
negotiations was to obtain an upgraded operative system, an institutional network, high speed
data transmission and community television. In the midst of this, Continental sold to U.S. West.
20 Subsequently, U.S. West was required to divest itself of property in the State of Minnesota and
21 they then announced the sale of the franchise to Charter.
22 Ms. Wilson distributed a summary of the Cable Company Franchise Renewal Proposal and noted
23 that these issues were incorporated into the new Cable Franchise Ordinance. She noted that the
24 new owner of the franchise is Media One.
25 Bob Vose, Attorney and Assistant to Tom Creighton, explained the highlights of the legal issues
26 of the new Cable Ordinance:
27 1. Currently the Cable Commission collects 5%of the franchise fee. There have been
28 disputes in regard to which services should be included in the gross revenue for purposes
29 of determining the 5%. There was concern that with the significant updates to this
30 system, the company would be offering many new services which would not be included
31 in the gross revenue. The company has however, agreed to include all services with the
32 gross revenue.
33 2. The franchise term is 15 years. This length of term is common in the industry and the
34 cities will be obtaining the state of art equipment. The company has stated that since the
35 equipment is so much more expensive, they require a longer term to amortize the funds.
3. The company is committed to complete significant rebuild by November 30, 2000. This
40 is a fairly rapid upgrade for the magnitude of the improvements.
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1 4. Typically the companies want to preempt the cities in control of the use of the right-of-
2 way. This company has agreed that they will address the right-of-ways but note that
3 requirements of a City Ordinance will preempt their control.
4 Mr. Vose stated he had been informed that a final document will be produced and promptly
5 forwarded to the City within the next two weeks.
6 Marks asked if the public buildings could be networked together so data could be transferred
7 between the Public Works Building,the Fire Department and the City Hall. He also questioned
8 the speed of the data transfer.
9 Ms. Wilson explained that the Cable Commission is in the process of buying cable modems and
10 routers for each of the Cities interested. As soon as the computers are networked within the City
11 offices, the buildings can be networked and data can be exchanged between and among the
12 offices. Ms. Wilson explained that the speed and the capacity of data transfer will be faster than
13 the telephone company with the exception of direct line fiber and dedicated fiber. She estimated
14 the transfer rate to be ten times faster than 56k.
15 Cavanaugh asked the charge for this service and if the residents will retain free hookup for the
18 government channel.
17 Ms. Wilson stated the company had not yet disclosed the prices. They are still involved with
18 field testing. The free access for the government channel will remain.
19 Faust asked if there would be a separate telephone and cable line or if everything will be included
20 in one line.
21 Ms. Wilson explained that it will be a combination of the current coaxial cable and fiber optics
22 and will be contained in one line.
23 Mayor Ranallo thanked Cor Wilson , Bob Vose, and Tom Creighton for their dedicated service
24 on this issue.
25 C. Planning Commission Meeting - Mqy 19, 1998.
26 Planning Commissioner Anthony Kaczor was present to report on the issues addressed at the
27 May 19, 1998, Planning Commission Meeting.
28 1. John Malenick, for 3613 Edward Street; Sideyard Variance Request.
29 Commissioner Kaczor reported a public hearing was held to consider a request by John and Sue
30 Malenick for a variance of 1.5 feet to the north sideyard in order to be able to construct his home.
31 In 1997,the previous owner of the lot requested a lot width variance for this parcel so they could
build a home and that was granted by the City Council. The Planning Commission did not have
46 much discussion about the sideyard variance but did have lengthy discussion in regard to
34 concerns with the large setback from the roadway. A neighbor was in attendance at the meeting
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1 and he too did not have concern with the sideyard setback but questioned why the house was
2 placed so far back on the lot. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend
3 approval of the sideyard variance of 1.5 feet.
4 Motion by Faust, second by Marks to approve the sideyard setback variance of 1.5 feet for 3613
5 Edward Street as it meets all three requirements of granting a variance and the exact same
6 conditions exist currently as did in May of 1997 when a previous variance was granted.
7 Motion carried unanimously.
8 2. David Newgaard, for 3123 Silver Lake Road;Lot Width Variance Request.
9 Commissioner Kaczor reported a public hearing was held to consider a request by David
10 Newgaard for a lot width variance. Mr. Newgaard has acquired this lot due to the passing of his
11 mother and he would like to sell the lot. The lot, which is zoned residential, is 66 feet wide,
12 rather than the required 75 feet wide, and is not currently a buildable lot. There was discussion at
13 the Planning Commission to include a condition of approval that upgrades be made to the
14 property he owns next to this house but it was determined that this could not be done. The
15 hardship in this case is that the Ordinance which requires a width of 75 feet was codified after
16 this lot was split to a width of 66 feet.
0 Momson stated that technically the lot is grandfathered in. The Council has granted a variance
18 previously in this type of situation but typically there is a plan submitted for a house on the lot.
19 The problem with not having a plan is that there may be subsequent variances required.
20 Ranallo suggested that the applicant wait until a plan is submitted and all the requirements can be
21 addressed at one time.
22 Cavanaugh suggested that the owner may not be able to sell the property without assurance that
23 he will receive the variance. He noted that many lots in this area are this size and asked if any
24 neighbors had attended the Planning Commission meeting.
25 Commissioner Kaczor noted that in this specific area there are two older homes, an empty lot,
26 and another older home on the corner. He reported that there had been discussion at the Planning
27 Commission meeting that in the future three of those lots could be combined and split to result in
28 two standard lots.
29 Cavanaugh noted there are a lot of old homes in this area. He questioned how this might affect
30 the future development of that whole area.
31 Faust stated that if the Council considers the lot buildable, it will give assurance to the person the
seller wants to market the property to. But if the Council approves this request, it may give
undue assurance to a potential builder. Faust stated he believed approval of this request was
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1 premature and he did not want to say this is a buildable lot without seeing what will be built on
2 it.
3 Marks stated the lot is in legal existence at a 66 foot width. He questioned what a variance
4 would be given for at the present time.
5 Mayor Ranallo stated that in previous requests, the Council has granted the lot width variance
6 but then informed the builder that no other variances would be granted for the lot. The building
7 must fit the size of the lot. Ranallo suggested that the record show that the 66 foot lot is zoned
8 residential and a house can be placed on the lot under the grandfathered Ordinance but it will be
9 difficult to obtain additional variances to build on this lot.
10 Mr.Newgaard, 6171 Trinity Drive, explained that he was applying for the variance because four
11 years ago he spoke with the building inspector and was advised to do so.
12 Mornson stated this issue was discussed with the City Attorney at a previous Council meeting
13 and the City Attorney advised Council that the property owner was not required to apply for a
14 variance as the 66 foot lot is grandfathered in as a legal lot. The Council has previously
15 requested that these property owners request a variance so that they can have better control over
what is built on the lot. The requirement of a variance for this size lot is a policy decision that
was made by the Council.
18 Faust suggested the request be tabled until a building is proposed for the site.
19 Mayor Ranallo suggested that the minutes reflect that this is a legal 66 foot lot which was platted
20 before the City Ordinance was codified and is a legal lot.
21 Mr. Newgaard stated he was comfortable with this.
22 Commissioner Kaczor reported that Mr. Alvite, owner of Robodyne has appeared before the
23 Planning Commission at their last three meetings. He is attempting to relocate his business and
24 remain in the City of St. Anthony. He has met with a representative of the State of Minnesota
25 and they have stated that they do not want him to leave the State. The Planning Commission
26 suggested Mr. Alvite talk with City Manager about ways in which the City can help him to
27 relocate in the City.
28 Mayor Ranallo stated he was concerned that Mr. Alvite is still considering the Town& Country
29 building. That is a shopping center. It is not an industrial site.
30 Commissioner Kaczor stated that the Planning Commission did stress to Mr. Alvite that the City
would prefer to see him locate in the industrial park. He has investigated the buildings available
in the industrial park and has not found a location to suit his needs. The Planning Commission
33 has also discussed the possibility of a conditional use permit.
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1 Cavanaugh stated that Mr. Alvite has not brought a proposal to the City. He should start the
2 process, the City should not have to take the initiative.
3 Mornson reported Mr. Alvite has applied for a conditional use permit for the Town& Country
4 site. The request will be on the June 16, 1998 Planning Commission agenda.
5 D. Presentation of City's 1997 Audit by Stuart Bonniwell.
6 Stuart Bonniwell, Certified Public Accountant, explained each section of the 1997 Financial
7 Report for the City of St. Anthony.
8 Mayor Ranallo noted a Management Letter which was prepared by Mr. Bonniwell and submitted
9 to the City on April 17, 1998. Ranallo reported that the Council had met in work session with
10 Mr. Bonniwell to discuss the recommendations included in that letter.
11 Marks asked if the rationale for reserving funds was to guard the City in case of a shortage of
12 revenue and also to provide a better bond rating, therefore making it less expensive to borrow
13 money and actually saving money in the long-term.
14 Mr. Bonniwell stated this is correct. The interest rates provided to the City are considerably
0 lower as a result of the reserves that the City has built up over the years.
16 Cavanaugh asked if the amount of$250,000 in the Internal Service Fund had been tested to
17 determine the adequacy of the figure. He asked what was actually paid each year.
18 Mr. Bonniwell noted that if all the City employees quit their jobs, this would be the amount
19 owed to them. He stated that last year approximately $30,000 to $35,000 was paid. The liability
20 last year grew by $25,000. This is a combination of more people retiring and a higher deferred
21 amount.
22 Cavanaugh asked if Mr. Bonniwell audits the Liquor Budget. He noted that one of the
23 recommendations was that it is critical to the liquor operation that an accurate, complete and
24 reasonable budget be prepared to reflect all operating costs, including debt service requirements
25 on bonds and other debts issued.
26 Mr. Bonniwell stated it is critical to have outstanding amounts shown in the budget and to show
27 that there will be a sufficient profit, taking into account the cost of the bonds and future costs.
28 The liquor budget which has been prepared has not been prepared with general fund accuracy
29 and details to support the entries.
30 Cavanaugh asked if Mr. Bonniwell had audited the new liquor inventory system.
is Mr. Bonniwell stated he had worked with the system but had not audited it. He stated the audit is
32 performed by the vendor to demonstrate that the system does what it is supposed to do.
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1 Cavanaugh asked if Mr. Bonniwell had put test data in the system to see how it operates.
2 Mr. Bonniwell stated he would not put test data in a live system. The testing was done by the
3 vendor. He noted there are some "bugs" on the system that still need to be worked out.
4 Cavanaugh asked Mr. Bonniwell if he was comfortable with the figure of$53,000 for income
5 from liquor operations as stated in the Management Letter.
6 Mr. Bonniwell stated he was comfortable with that figure.
7 Cavanaugh asked if a requirement of a Park Dedication Fee was common and if Cub Foods and
8 the redevelopment in Apache has paid a Park Dedication Fee.
9 Mr. Bonniwell stated that Park Dedication Fees are seen in many communities but are not as
10 significant in this City.
11 Morrison explained that Park Dedication Fees are generally charged to residential or park
12 development, not commercial property.
Cavanaugh questioned the comment in the Management Letter that the interfund balances
4 between the City and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority should be repaid during the
15 year.
16 Mr. Bonniwell noted that the City has one checking account and the Housing and
17 Redevelopment Authority has another. These funds should be reimbursed to the other account in
18 the same calendar year.
19 Cavanaugh stated he would like a written response from the City Manager with respect to the
20 issues raised in the Management Letter.
21 Faust asked Mr. Bonniwell if there were any issues that were raised last year during the Audit
22 which were present again in this year's audit.
23 Mr. Bonniwell stated there were not.
24 Morrison reported that upon receipt of the Management Letter he discusses the specific concerns
25 which each department head. He noted the primary concerns this year are with the liquor
26 operations and the Liquor Operations Manager has been asked to correct these problems.
27 Cavanaugh stated he had not seen a 1998 budget for the liquor operations. The only proposed
budget is a mirror of the 1997 budget. He also stated that a profit plan has not yet been provided.
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1 Morrison stated that both the budget and the profit plan will be discussed at the upcoming Work
2 Session.
3 Cavanaugh stated he would like the inventory system and the budget addressed so there would be
4 a closure to the issues raised in the Management Letter. He noted the Liquor Operations are the
5 biggest issue in the Management Letter this year.
6 Morrison explained that the liquor inventory system has been replaced,the liquor financial
7 statements are now being run on a monthly basis rather than a quarterly basis and all three liquor
8 operations have an increased profit compared to last year.
9 Cavanaugh asked if a Liquor Audit had been completed and if there was a Management Letter in
10 regard to that.
11 Mr. Bonniwell stated this could be done if requested. He noted however, that the liquor
12 operations are not a stand alone item but are included under the City's overall umbrella.
13 Mayor Ranallo requested that the extent of liability of the vendor of the liquor inventory system
14 be provided at the next Work Session.
QMornson noted that Liquor Operations Manager has been with the City of St. Anthonytwo years
16 this July. When he was hired by the City,the liquor operations were in a state of flux. A liquor
17 budget had not been prepared for several years before he began working with the City. His only
18 goal as directed by Council and City Manager was to make money. Morrison expressed
19 confidence that everything will come into play if the City is patient.
20 Cavanaugh stated that the residents are'concerned that the liquor operations are making the
21 maximum profit. He noted the amount of capital which has been spent on the liquor operations
22 and expressed concern for the bottom line.
23 Thuesen asked that the Council be kept abreast of the status of the liquor inventory system. He
24 noted that much time has been wasted with this system and that the vendor fell short in many
25 areas.
26 Marks stated he would like to know how the new liquor inventory system is validated.
27 Mayor Ranallo thanked Mr. Bonniwell for his report.
28 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the 1997 City of St. Anthony Audit as presented
29 by Stuart J. Bonniwell, Certified Public Accountant.
0 Motion carried unanimously.
31
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1 E. Councilmembers.
2 Marks reported that the St. Anthony Orchestra fundraiser had been successful.
3 Faust reported his attendance at the last Storm Water Task Force meeting on May 13, 1998. The
4 Task Force will remain on call if needed and will keep the Council appraised as they develop
5 they next plan.
6 Thuesen reported his attendance today at a Prevention Forum Panel which addressed how the
7 1996 legislature dealt with the issues of alcohol and drugs and their effect on members of the
8 community directly and indirectly. The City is involved in that they sell liquor and cigarettes. _
9 This was a good meeting and the speakers were well informed.
10 Thuesen reported he will be attending the St. Anthony/New Brighton Tobacco/Alcohol Drug
11 Prevention Task Force meeting next week. The Task Force believes that the use of alcohol and
12 tobacco needs to be approached as a partnership between the City, school and community.
13 Cavanaugh reported his attendance at the recent Storm Water Task Force meeting. The Task
14 Force has gone into recess. He thanked Sue Kozarek and Mike Jacobs for co-chairing the Task
15 Force. He stated that the Task Force had met all of it's goals and objectives and members had
left feeling united. Cavanaugh thanked City Manager and City Staff for their work on the Task
Force. He commended Mary Ann Kuharski for calling the first meeting of the community and
18 for helping to bring the constituents together.
19 Cavanaugh reported that Shelly Freeman of District#282 will hold a Chemical Awareness
20 meeting on June 1, 1998, from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. at the High School Media Center. She hopes to
21 get the community to come to the meeting to discuss,where the community is with the chemical
22 issue. She will provide data on the chemical use in the City and has a vision of how to address
23 this problem.
24 F. Mayor.
25 Mayor Ranallo reported a letter was received from Mary Jo McGuire and John Marty inviting
26 Councilmembers to the State Capitol on June 16, 1998, for a legislative update. He noted this is
27 also the date of the League of Minnesota Cities Conference in Duluth and some Councilmembers
28 may not be available to attend the update. Ranallo reported Staff has been asked to prepare a
29 resolution complimenting Representative Mary Jo McGuire, Senator John Marty, Jan Weasner,
30 Commissioner Mark Stenglien, and the League of Minnesota Cities, for their work with the flood
31 issues.
32 E. City Manager.
33 Mornson reported the closing on the Lockrem property is scheduled for May 28, 1998 at 1:00
P.M. Staff is receiving some feedback on the other properties on St. Anthony Boulevard. The
Lockrem purchase will be made with funds from the MHFA grant from Hennepin County.
36 FEMA has not yet made a decision on their grant money but it does still look favorable.
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1 Mornson reported a right-of-way ordinance has been drafted and Staff has been obtaining
2 information as to how other Cities are addressing this issue. The Planning Commission has been
3 working on a point-of-sale ordinance which will be discussed at the next Work Session.
4 Mornson noted that RCM has been authorized to perform restoration on the water tower. The
5 color coordination will be discussed at the next Work Session. A decision needs to be reached
6 by June 18, 1998, so it can be added as an addendum to the bid.
7 Cavanaugh noted that summer school will be in session during the restoration of the water tower
8 and asked if the school had been notified.
9 Mornson stated that the School Superintendent was aware of the water tower restoration
10 schedule.
11 Mornson noted that RCM had been authorized to develop plans and specifications for sidewalk
12 replacement on St. Anthony Boulevard. It has since been determined that this is not a legal MSA
13 roadway as it is only 38 feet wide. The City did receive a variance from the State of Minnesota
14 for this road in the past and if that variance is not still valid, will apply for another.
0 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None.
16 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
17 A. Resolution 98-046, re: Flood Mitigation Project Update by WSB & Associates. Inc.
18 Todd Hubmer, WSB & Associates, presented a proposed construction schedule for completion of
19 the flood problem areas in the City. He noted the proposed schedule is tentatively based on the
20 following assumptions:
21 1. FEMA funds ($700,000) must be used within one year of their approval for dispersion.
22 2. Hennepin County Block Grant funds ($150,000) must be used within the year 1998.
23 3. State of Minnesota funds ($2 million)must be used within two years. The City will be
24 reimbursed by the State for the construction of Flood Mitigation Measures.
25 4. The City will make available approximately $2 million to implement the proposed
26 construction improvements in the next two years.
27 5. The total funds available over the next two years is approximately $5 million for
28 construction of flood mitigation improvements.
29 6. Park Task Force, Council and affected residents' review or approval is completed in a
30 timely manner.
31 Mr. Hubmer presented the following construction schedule:
32 I. Construct home buyout improvements (problem area 2): Begin final design June 1998,
33 Construction start September 1998, Construction end December 1998.
II. Silver Point Park(problem area 3) and Central Park(problem area 12): Begin final design
10 June 1998, Construction start October 1998, Construction end December 1999.
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1 III. Construction 291 Avenue improvements from Wilson Street to Silver Point Park
2 (problem area 3): Begin final design June 1998, Construction start April 1999,
3 Construction end August 1999.
4 IV. Construct overflow basin in the vicinity of 315 Avenue between Harding Street and Silver
5 Lake Road and appurtenant road improvements (problem area 5): Begin final design
6 November 1998, Construction start April 1999, Construction end September 1999.
7 V. Construct overflow basin at Emerald Park and appurtenant road improvements
8 (dependent on DNR funding in 1999): Begin final design January 2000, Construction
9 start September 2000, Construction end December 2001.
10 Mr. Hubmer noted that the above schedule completes the improvements proposed for problem
11 areas 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10 and 12 as outlined in the Engineering Analysis Report. In addition, it is
12 anticipated that the Flood Proofing Grant Program will provide solutions for problem areas 6, 7
13 and 11. Problem area 4 will be improved in a street reconstruction project in the future and
14 problem area 1 is scheduled for redevelopment. He also recommended that the Rice Creek
15 Watershed District be asked to study the drainage issues associated with Ramsey County Ditch
16 #3 prior to construction of the proposed improvements at Emerald Park.
17 Mr. Hubmer reported the total estimated cost for the above-recommended construction
0 improvements from 1998 through 2000 is approximately $6 million.
19 Marks confirmed that the vacant area west of Silver Lake Road which is referred to in project IV.
20 has not yet been acquired.
21 Mornson noted that Resolution 98-046 which is before the Council for approval this evening,
22 authorizes WSB and City Staff to acquire necessary easements for the construction of flood
23 mitigation improvements in the vicinity of Harding Street. He reported one property owner has
24 called and objected publicly and this issue will need to be addressed.
25 Thuesen stated that there has been some concern expressed by residents in the Kuharski
26 neighborhood about the possibility of the alley behind the homes being made into a dead end.
27 He asked if other options for that alley could be explored.
28 Mr. Hubmer stated that decision will be part of the final design process. It will depend on how
29 much storage is required in the area. It is possible that the area could be a cul-de-sac rather than
30 a dead end.
31 Cavanaugh stated that he was under the impression that this was the final plan.
32 Morrison stated that a public hearing will be held, as required by City Ordinance in regard to
Central and Silver Point Park at the June 23, 1998 Council meeting. The home buyout
improvements will not be initiated until all the homes have been acquired.
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1 Cavanaugh stated that the City is planning to purchase all five homes, it is only a matter of price
2 and terms. The community has spoken. His understanding was that if the owner would not sell
3 the property, the City would then condemn it.
4 Mr. Hubmer stated he is not authorized to proceed to the final design phase until the homes have
5 been acquired and the closings have been completed.
6 Cavanaugh stated that his understanding was that the City will take the homes, that an owner
7 cannot simply decide to stay in their home.
8 Mayor Ranallo stated that in order-to utilize the FEMA funds for the purchase of the homes,
9 there must be a willing buyer and a willing seller. The DNR funds are available for the actual
10 construction costs.
11 Mr. Hubmer acknowledged that the DNR.funds could be used for the purchase of the homes but
12 that some FEMA funds would then be lost as they are designated for the purchase of the homes.
13 Cavanaugh noted a letter which was received from a resident stating that he was not notified of
14 the buyout. Cavanaugh stated that hopefully there will be a process to work with the people
ofinvolved.
16 Marks noted that the point Cavanaugh was making is that the City has made the decision that the
17 home buyout will take place.
18 Faust agreed that the plan has been adopted. What comes now is the methodology.
19 Mornson reported that for the past several years RCM has been contracted to perform the City
20 street improvement projects. Starting next year,the street projects will be performed by WSB in
21 accordance with the flood problem area improvements. Todd Hubmer will be present at the June
22 23, 1998 Council meeting to explain which streets need to be reconstructed in 1999.
23 Mayor Ranallo reported that the residents in the 341 Avenue area are complaining that the street
24 is being torn up badly due to the construction on Roosevelt and Edward Street.
25 Morrison noted that WSB will be present at the Parks Meeting on June 2, 1998, to provide an
26 update on the park improvements.
27 Motion by Marks, second by Cavanaugh to approve Resolution 98-046, authorizing WSB &
28 Associates, Inc. to prepare final plans and specifications for construction of flood mitigation
29 measures in the City of St. Anthony.
Motion carried unanimously.
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1 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
2 A. Ordinance 1998-008, re: Fees for Gasoline Service Stations (2nd Reading).
3 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve the 2nd reading of Ordinance 1998-008,
4 relating to fees for Gasoline Service Stations; amending Section 615.06 of the 1993 St. Anthony
5 Code of Ordinances.
6 Motion carried unanimously.
7 B. Ordinance 1998-009, re: Parks Commission(2nd Reading).
8 Mayor Ranallo noted a friendly amendment which had been submitted to Ordinance 1998-009 as
9 follows:
10 306.02 Membership. The Parks Commission will consist of 10 members, 7 voting and 3
11 non-voting, all of who will be residents of the City of St. Anthony. Seven of the ten will
12 be appointed by affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the St. Anthony City
13 Council.
14 There will be three non-voting liaison members, each appointed by their respective
15 organizations. The three liaison members will be the School Board of District 282,
16 Community Services, Sports Boosters of St. Anthony Village.
4 306.03 Terms of Office. Members appointed by the City Council shall serve three-year
18 terms. The first Commission shall be appointed as follows: 2 members - 1 year term; 3
19 members - 2 year term; and 2 members - 3 year term. The three liaison members serve at
20 the pleasure of their respective organizations and can be replaced at any time.
21 Marks stated that the appointment of liaison members made sense to him. However, he did not
22 see the value of having non-voting members. He suggested all members should be voting and
23 equal.
24 Faust stated he was in favor of the liaisons and that they be non-voting members. Many boards
25 have ex-officio or liaison members who carry information back to the public.
26 Motion by Cavanaugh, second by Thuesen to adopt the amendment to Ordinance 1998-009 as
27 presented.
28 Thuesen stated he was comfortable with three liaison members. All three organizations are very
29 important to the community and this would ensure that the three organizations are heard and
30 have a chance to provide input.
31 Cavanaugh stated his initial response was that all ten should be voting members but noted that if
voting becomes an issue, the Chair can inform the Council. He supported this perspective and
believed it would provide a healthy dialogue.
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1 Mayor Ranallo noted that the three liaisons represented the entire community and there will not
2 be an issue of one group directing the decisions made, as the three representatives will not be
3 voting.
4 Motion carried unanimously.
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6 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the 2nd reading of Ordinance 1998-009, re:
7 establishing a Parks Commission by adding Section 306 to the 1993 Code of St. Anthony
8 Ordinances as amended.
9 Motion carried unanimously.
10 Mornson noted the proposed agenda for the Parks Public Information Meeting on June 2, 1998.
11 From 6:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. residents may view various pieces of park equipment; 6:30 P.M. to
12 7:15 P.M. WSB and BRW will provide a brief update; and 7:15 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. will be a
13 question and answer period. The Kiwanis Club has donated funds for ice cream for the meeting.
14 Mornson.reported an advertisement for the Parks Commission will be in the newspaper.
15 Applications must be submitted by June 23 and interviews will be conducted at a special Council
Work Session on June 30, 1998. The Parks Commission appointments will be considered at the
147P July 14 Council meeting. The first Parks Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 21,
18 1998 at 8:00 P.M. in the Conference Room.
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20 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
21 Motion by Marks, second by Cavanaugh to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 P.M.
22 Motion carried unanimously.
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24 Respectfully submitted,
25 Lorri Kopischke
26 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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28 1�ayor
0-9 ATTEST:
30 City Clerk