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Document: CC MINUTES 06231998
1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 JUNE 23, 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 Mornson and City Attorney William Soth.
10 Councilmembers Absent: None.
11 III. APPROVAL OF JUNE 23, 1998 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
12 Motion by Faust, second by Marks to approve the June 23, 1998 Regular Council Meeting
13 Agenda with the following changes:
14 Under IX. New Business add: E. Removal of Geese.
15 Postpone Items VII. Reports B., C., and D. until after IX.New Business E.
16
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0 Motion carried unanimously.
18 IV. APPROVAL OF JUNE 9, 1998 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
19 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve the June 9, 1998 Regular Council Meeting
20 Minutes as presented.
21 Motion carried unanimously.
22 V.. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
23 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the following licenses:
24 Contractors License:
25 Steve Zebro Cement Company, Coon Rapids, MN/working at 3316 Belden Drive
26
27 Motion carried unanimously.
28 Motion by Thuesen, second by Cavanaugh to approve the following permit:
29 Temporary 3.2 Beer Park Permit:
30 Bill Lucking Family Picnic, Central Park, August 23, 1998
31 Voting on the motion: Ranallo, Faust, Cavanaugh, Thuesen voted aye. Marks voted naye.
02 Motion carried.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
• June 23, 1998
Page 2
1 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
2 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve the following claims:
3 A. 1998 Road Project:
4 1. Forest Lake Contracting in the amount of$241,450.59 for Pay Application No. 1.
5 B. Auditing Services:
6 1. Stuart J. Bonniwell in the amount of$4,000.00 for progress billing in connection
7 with the Liquor Fund portion of the audit and preparation of the financial
8 statements of the City of St. Anthony for the year ended December 31, 1997.
9 2. Stuart J. Bonniwell in the amount of$8,000.00 for progress billing in connection
10 with the audit of the financial statements of the City of St. Anthony for the year
11 ended December 31, 1997.
12 C. Legal/Prosecutions:
13 1. Foster, Wentzell, Hedback& Brever in the amount of$3,000.00 for professional
14 services rendered for the month of June 1998.
15 D. Storm Water/Sump Pump:
16 1. WSB & Associates, Inc.
17 a. In the amount of$2,737.50 for professional services rendered May 1
18 through May 31, 1998 for Storm Drainage Task Force.
b. In the amount of$250.50 for professional services rendered May 1
qP0 through May 31, 1998 for Sump Pump Inspection Program.
21 E. Water Tower Restoration:
22 1. Rieke Carroll Muller Associates in the amount of$5,750.68 for professional
23 services rendered April 26 to May 30, 1998 for rehabilitation and recoat elevated
24 water tower, design and bid.
25 F. Engineering/Road Projects:
26 1. Rieke Carroll Muller Associates
27 a. In the amount of$1,619.33 for professional services rendered April 26 to
28 May 30, 1998 for 33`d Avenue construction.
29 b. In the amount of$16,824.99 for professional services rendered April 26 to
30 May 30, 1998 for 1998 Street Improvements - construction.
31 C. In the amount of$3,898.51 for professional services rendered April 26 to
32 May 30, 1998 for St. Anthony Boulevard sidewalk reconstruction- design.
33 d. In the amount of$667.83 for professional services rendered April 26 to
34 May 30, 1998 for 1997 Street/Watermain Improvements - construction.
35 G. 4 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
36 Motion carried unanimously.
37
38 VII. REPORTS.
A. Planning Commission Meeting -June 16, 1998.
Planning Commissioner Chris Makowske was present to report on the issues addressed at the
41 June 16, 1998, Planning Commission Meeting.
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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
• June 23, 1998
Page 3
1 1. Wirth Companies, for 4001 Stinson Boulevard, Lot Split Request.
2 Commissioner Makowske reported a public hearing was held to consider a request submitted by
3 Mr. Tom Hanka of the Wirth Companies, to subdivide and replat Lot 1, Block 1, Beutz Addition,
4 a vacant lot to the southwest of Apache Medical Building. The applicant proposes to split Lot l;
5 Block 1, Beutz Addition and join 74 feet to the Apache Medical Building parcel to provide
6 additional parking area. The remaining southernly 74 feet will be replatted to include the vacant
7 parcel, Lot 2, Block 2, Apache Plaza, that adjoins it to the east.
8 Commissioner Makowske reported that this will bring Lot 1, Block 1, Beutz Addition into
9 compliance with Chapter 15, Subd. 4, (1), of the City's Ordinance, which states that all lots must.
10 abut by their full frontage on a public street. The replatting of the vacant lot creates a lot that
11 meets the minimum lot size requirement under the same Chapter. This proposal will not affect
12 the existing easement on the property.
13 Commissioner Makowske reported that after brief review the Planning Commission had no
14 objection to the proposal and found bringing this lot into conformance desirable. The
15 Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the subdivision/replat of Lot 1,
16 Block 1, Beutz Addition.
Cavanaugh asked if Wirth Companies owned all the land. He also questioned the use of the
8 "finger" shape piece of land.
19 Mr. Tom Hanka, Wirth Companies, explained that the purpose of this project is to provide more
20 area for Lot 2, Block 2, and make it a developable lot. The "finger" shape piece of land is
21 currently an easement and will remain as such.
22 Marks asked if the Council was approving a lot split.
23 City Attorney William Soth explained that this is a request for preliminary plat approval. Prior
24 to the development of this lot, a final plat will have to be approved and evidence of title will need
25 to be provided.
26 Mr. Hanka stated that the property is owned by Stinson Boulevard Corporation which is a
27 subsidiary of the Wirth Companies. This ownership can be transferred by means of a quick
28 claim deed.
29 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the preliminary plat, subdivide and replat, of Lot
30 1, Block 2, Beutz Addition.
31 Motion carried unanimously.
2. Robodyne, for 2550 Highway 88, Conditional Use Permit.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
• June 23, 1998
Page 4
1 Commissioner Makowske reported a public hearing was held to consider a request by
2 Krause/Anderson for a Conditional Use Permit to locate Robodyne Corp., in the vacant building
3 at 2550.Highway 88, formerly known as the Town& Country grocery store. The City Attorney
4 advised the Planning Commission that the request could be approved as an allowable use or a
5 conditional permitted use, or denied on the basis that it is an incompatible use. Makowske noted
6 that the City is currently in the process of considering the redevelopment of the entire south end
7 of the City.
8 Robodyne is currently located in the industrial park of St. Anthony. Originally the Planning
9 Commission suggested that the owner, Mr. Alvite, look for property in the industrial park.
10 - However, there are no properties which meet his size requirements at this time or for the future.
11 Robodyne requires 25,000 square feet and the Town and Country building is 37,000 square feet
12 which will provide for their current and future needs.
13 A letter received by the City from Rodney Johnson, Real Estate Manager for St. Anthony
14 Minneapolis Inc., dated May 28, 1998, stating that he was adamantly opposed to the granting of
15 the conditional use permit for the relocation of Robodyne to 2550 Highway 88, was read into the
16 record at the Commission meeting.
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4R Due to the ongoing redevelopment process and the fact that Krause/Anderson had attempted to
market this building for a retail use for one year with no success,the Planning Commission
20 determined the best solution was to allow the use with a Conditional Use Permit with the
21 stipulation that if will expire at the end of five years. This will allow a current St. Anthony
22 business owner and employer who has made significant investment in the residents of St.
23 Anthony, to remain in the City, and will provide Krause/Anderson with funds to pay taxes and
24 will fill a vacant building in the City. However, Mr. Alvite's contract with Krause/Anderson
25 includes the option to purchase the property at the end of five years and if the Conditional Use
26 Permit is not renewed, Mr. Alvite could not utilize the property for the same use.
27 Commissioner Makowske reported that the Planning Commission voted 4-0-1 abstention in
28 favor of granting a Conditional Use Permit to locate Robodyne Corp. in the building at 2550
29 Highway 88 based on the following:
30 1. The proposed conditional use is a conditional use specifically allowed for this zoning
31 district.
32 2. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of
33 persons residing or working in the vicinity or injurious to property values or
34 improvements to the vicinity.
.35 3. The proposed use is necessary or desirable at the above location to provide a service or a
36 facility which is in the interest of public convenience and will contribute to the general
welfare of the neighborhood or community.
4. The Conditional Use Permit will expire five years from February 1, 1999 or five years
39 from the date that Mr. Alvite opens for business, whichever comes first.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
• June 23, 1998
Page 5
1 Commissioner Makowkse stated that Commissioner Horst abstained from the vote due to his
2 relationship with Mr. Alvite.
3 Marks asked if the Commission had discussed the relationship between hiring a Planning
4 Consultant to look at planning in that area and if granting a Conditional Use Permit would
5 preempt that effort.
6 Commissioner Makowske stated this was briefly discussed. The Commission believed that the
7 applicant had been put off and the request did deserve a response.
8 Marks asked if the Commission had considered a development moratorium.
9 Commissioner Makowske stated the Commission had not considered a moratorium.
10 .Cavanaugh noted that the letter received by the City from Rodney Johnson stated that he had
11 gone to great lengths to keep the shopping center in retail use. He asked if the Commission had
12 considered his perspective.
Commissioner Makowske reported that this had been considered when the applicant provided the
4 concept review at a previous meeting. This is the reason that the Commission originally
15 suggested that Mr. Alvite look for a building in the industrial park. However, after further
16 review and finding that the applicant had looked for one year to find a retail tenant, which the
17 Commission believed to be a significant amount of time, and that no retail could be drawn to the
18 site either because of the cost per square foot or because of the difficult access, the Commission
19 believed this use was better than leaving the building vacant.
20 Cavanaugh stated that Mr. Johnson's point is that the site is retail and a year is not an eternity.
21 The plan was to go forward on a retail premise. The hardship experienced by Robodyne is not a
22 reason to move industrial into a retail area. Mr. Johnson has worked terribly hard to keep retail
23 in the shopping center and now is not the time to change course.
24 Marks noted that the Comprehensive Plan has zoned that area as a retail use for two decades. He
25 asked if the Commission had discussed the Comprehensive Plan and the fact that this area is
26 designated as retail and there is no plan to change the overall land use.
27 Commissioner Makowske stated it was discussed that this area of land is being looked at and
28 researched for the purpose of ongoing redevelopment. He noted that the building behind the
29 Town and Country is office space.
Mayor Ranallo noted that several years ago the Council had denied Mid-Continental Cheese a
—1 Conditional Use Permit to close their retail in the shopping center and begin warehousing, as this
32 was not compatible with the rest of the shopping center.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
• June 23, 1998
Page 6
1 Mayor Ranallo stated that City Attorney Soth will not be able to offer any specific legal opinion
2 in relationship to the Conditional Use Permit due to his relationship with Krause/Anderson.
3 City Attorney Soth confirmed that the professional Code of Ethics would not allow him to make
4 specific recommendations in this matter.
5 Florence Iverson, 2812 Highway 8, questioned the impact of the traffic and if there would be big
6 trucks.
7 Commissioner Makowske stated this will essentially be used as office space with on-site research
8 and development of robotic cells. It will primarily be an administrative office with employee
9 traffic. The manufacturing plant is located in North Dakota.
10 Mr. Bill Warner, Krause/Anderson Realty Company, stated he had researched this property for
11 development opportunity of a 25,000 retail space with an end cap gas station. It is difficult to
12 find a tenant with a base rent of$12 - $14 per square foot. He noted that the parcel is zoned
13 commercial and other uses besides retail, such as a mortuary, could be located there. Robodyne
14 has been a good neighbor and employs 37 people in the community. Mr. Warner asked that the
15 Council work with him to keep Robodyne in the community.
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Mayor Ranallo asked if Robodyne would be charged the same rent as a retail use.
17 Mr. Warner stated it would be the same rent. It would include a rent of$3.50 per square feet,the
18 landlord will replace the roof at a cost of$27,000, the tenant would pay the tax of$1.27 per
19 square foot and the utilities, and would have the option to purchase the property at a cost of$1.5
20 million after five years.
21 Cavanaugh asked why a service station would not work. He asked if it was an issue of a
22 semaphore for egress and ingress on Highway 88.
23 Mr. Warner stated he had contacted all the major users in the area and they were not interested in
24 locating at this site. The issue is the speed limit on Highway 88. Gas station owners prefer a
25 speed limit of 25-35 miles per hour. He stated he believed there was good egress and ingress but
26 had been unable to lure a tenant with the current rent structure.
27 Cavanaugh stated that the wounds to the residents of losing the grocery store are too fresh. That
28 retail use was important to the community and they would like to see it return.
29 Mr. Warner stated that the competition was too high for a grocery store of only 37,000 square
30 feet. He understood the desire for retail and stated this is why a convenience store would work at
this location. However, for it to work,the gas sales need to be there too.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
June 23, 1998
Page 7
1 Marks noted that the three redevelopment projects completed on the south end were residential
2 with the idea that they would be near these services. The closing of the Town and Country has
3 left a service-hole in the community.
4 Mr. Warner stated he could not disagree with the Council and if he had a retail user, he would
5 move forward immediately. He has spent a year of full-time work on this project and received a
6 lot of calls, most of which are for industrial uses.
7 Unidentified resident, asked how many gas stations are currently located in St. Anthony. She
8 suggested a bagel shop be located in the Town and Country building.
9 Mr. Warner explained that the site is 2.25 acres. A gas station would utilize 25% of that area and
10 would allow for a reduction in the base-rate rent for the other users. This would have allowed a
11 bagel shop to locate in the building.
12 Stan Harding, 3420 Skycroft Drive, asked how many gas stations are located within a mile from
13 this site. He asked who would be responsible for removing the tanks if the business folded.
14 Mr. Warner stated there are two gas stations which could have been a complication to this site
but neither is a superstore. He explained that he is not requesting a Conditional Use Permit to
qO6 locate a gas station but is explaining why one is not being located here.
17 Mr. Warner explained that although Robodyne is classified as manufacturing, there is no hard
18 manufacturing at the site. Robodyne has daytime hours of operation, no hazardous waste is
19 produced, and there is less truck traffic than a grocery store.
20 Mayor Ranallo explained that the City is in the process of hiring a Planning Consultant for this
21 area. He was not comfortable with moving an industrial use right next to a residential use.
22 Mr. Warner stated Robodyne would be much quieter than a grocery store and would not change
23 the scope of the neighborhood. He stated that a Comprehensive Plan is a recommendation to the
24 owner, it is not mandatory that the property owner follow the recommendation.
25 Thuesen stated that he disagreed that this would not change the scope of the neighborhood. He
26 explained that he is the Council Liaison to the St. Anthony Merchants Association and the
27 members are very concerned that this property remain retail. A light-industrial use will change
28 the scope of the center and the scope has already changed since the Town and Country closed.
29 Mr. Warner agreed that the scope of the center has changed since the Town and Country closed.
30 He again noted that other uses than retail can locate in this building.
Thuesen stated that Robodyne will not enhance the shopping center.
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June 23, 1998
Page 8
1 Mr. Warner noted that Robodyne has forty employees who would shop in the center.
2 Thuesen stated that one thing the shopping center tenants had stressed was the decrease in traffic
3 with the closing of the Town and Country. There may be some increase in the retail traffic from
4 Robodyne but long-term this will not provide the traffic that they need. He stated that five years
5 is quite a long commitment when the City is still trying to determine the best use of the area.
6 Mr. Warner explained that the Planning Commission had asked the Management-Assistant the
7 time frame for a response from the Planning Consultant. She had anticipated that it would be
8 five to ten years before redevelopment would occur.
9 Motion by Thuesen, second by Marks, to deny a Conditional Permit for Krause/Anderson based
10 on the following:
11 1. The City is in the process of hiring a planning consultant to determine the highest and
12 best use of the property. It is still too early to lock-out retail.
13 2. Light-industrial use is not compatible with retail use.
14 3. The shopping center is still predominantly retail,not industrial, and the industrial use
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15 would have an adverse impact on the general welfare and value to the retail sector.
Marks stated the City does have a Comprehensive Plan which specifies this as a retail-
17 commercial area and redevelopment has been based on that land use precedent. It is critical for a
18 retail use to have a certain mass of stores and amount of traffic. It is inappropriate at this point to
19 allow a change. The City would like to find another location for Robodyne in St. Anthony. It is
20 desirable to keep Robodyne in St. Anthony,this is just not the right location.
21 Thuesen stated he appreciated Robodyne as a business and it would be a shame to lose them, but
22 the City has to stay the course it has planned.
23 Cavanaugh stated he has a lot of respect for Krause/Anderson and what they are trying to do. He
24 hoped that the City could revisit the retail issue with them and continue the communication.
25 Motion carried unanimously.
26 Commissioner Makowske reported there was a concept review of a proposed garage at the
27 Planning Commission which will be before the Council next month. He also reported that the
28 Commission has scheduled a work session for July 16 at 6:00 P.M. to discuss implementation of
29 the Comprehensive Plan.
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31 3. Discussion of Planning Consultant for St. Anthony Shopping Center.
0 Commissioner Makowske did not provide a report on this item.
33 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS. .
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
• June 23, 1998
Page 9
1 A. Redevelopment of Central Park.
2 B. Redevelopment of Silver Point Park for Flood Mitigation Purposes.
3 Motion by Faust, second by Marks to open the Public Hearing.
4 Motion carried unanimously.
5 Todd Hubmer, WSB & Associates, Inc., explained the area WSB is addressing in Central Park is
6 the area of concern on the north end. In intense storm events the water in the residential area to
7 the south flows to the north and fills the depression. The storm sewers fill up and the water
8 inundates several of the homes on the border of the park. The current storm sewer system drain
9 - to the north end of the-park and across Skycroft Drive. WSB proposes to remove a section of
10 that pipe and drop the park by 3-3.5 feet and construct a dry pond in that area. An open ditch of
11 approximately 1 foot wide by 10 feet long will also be constructed. This ditch will be somewhat
12 wet most of the year. These additions will allow for additional water storage and will provide
13 protection for the homes.
14 Mr. Harding asked if there would be protection around the ditch for the children.
15 Mr. Hubmer stated there will only be water in the dry pond after a heavy rain. The only area
0 which will be wet will be the ditch.
17 Mr. Harding stated it would be natural for a child to jump into the pond to play even during a
18 rain. There needs to be protection.
19 Kathie Wolff, 3316 Skycroft, stated she was representing the School Board. She asked for
20 clarification that there would be no standing water. She asked if the proposed berm was still
21 included in the plan.
22 Mr. Hubmer noted the berm which was included in the original plan has been removed. The
23 berm did not allow the water to run down and did not allow for enough storage. He stated there
24 will not be standing water in the pond. It will drain after several hours.
25 Ken Johnson, 3510 Skycroft Drive, asked if the plan still included a walkway around the
26 northeast corner.
27 Mr. Hubmer explained that there is a walkway proposed as part of the park plan which could be
28 routed to the other side of the pond. This would have to be discussed with the Park Commission.
29 Mr. Johnson stated that the original park plan looked much different. The water holding pond
30 had not been immediately adjacent to the property owners and homes in this area. He had been
told that there would be fifty feet between the fence and the water holding area. He noted that
some of the homes in this area have a high water table to begin with and asked if this would
33 affect the water table.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
June 23, 1998
Page 10
1 Mr. Hubmer stated this would not adversely affect the water table because it will drop the ground
2 elevation three feet. He did not believe this plan was much different than the previous plan but
3 noted that the previous plan did not show the location of the homes. The wetland area is right
4 along the edge of the property line of the park.
5 Allan Otte, 3508 Skycroft Drive, explained that this plan is different in that it includes a 4-1
6 slope which eliminates the need for a berm which would trap water on the property. This is a
7 better approach.
8 Mr. Johnson again asked if this would affect the water table and noted that sump pumps in this
9 area run everyday whether-it has or has not rained.
10 Mr. Hubmer stated this would not increase the problem.
11 Mr. Harding asked why the water has to be directed to open fields rather than the storm sewer.
12 Mr. Hubmer explained that the sewer does not have the capacity to carry the water so there has to
13 be a place to store the water until the storm sewer can handle it.
Sandy Maxwell, 3540 Skycroft Drive, asked if all this standing water would create a mosquito-
s haven. She had thought that the holding pond was located further from the homes.
16 Mr. Hubmer stated the area of a potential breeding ground for mosquitoes is very small. It would
17 be the open ditch area which is only 1 foot by 10 foot. There will not be standing water in the
18 dry pond.
19 Mrs. Maxwell asked if a mesh could be placed over the hole for safety.
20 Mr. Hubmer explained that a 4-1 slope is not steep. He did not believe that there was a safety
21 concern.
22 Mr. Maxwell, 3540 Skycroft Drive, noted that all but two of the properties in this area along the
23 border of the park slope to the park.
24 Mr. Hubmer explained that an existing grass swale behind those two properties will be enlarged
25 so that the water will drain to the swale instead of the yards.
26 Marks noted that the layout of the ballfields as shown is significantly different than currently
27 exists.
Mr. Hubmer stated the ballfields will remain in their current location.
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• June 23, 1998
Page 11
1 Mr. Hubmer then explained the improvements to Silver Point Park. Currently, the park includes
2 two softball diamonds (one adult and one youth), a small basketball court, playground, warming
3 house/pavilion, a make-shift soccer field, and a hockey rink which has to be partially
4 disassembled to provide room for the softball use.
5 The proposal for the Park will remove some park area and one softball diamond. It will include
6 lowering the Park twelve to fifteen feet with slopes of 3-1,relocation of the warming house, and
7 a hockey rink and skating area. The softball and soccer field, basketball court and playground
8 area will be placed back in the Park. There will be an attempt to salvage the playground
9 equipment. The Park will be wet in large storm events. There will be a 55-foot buffer zone from
10 the area of excavation. The hockey rink area will be four feet lower than the soccer and softball
11 field. There will be a deeper depression on the west end of the Park where the water will
12 accumulate with a gravity storm system out toward Highway 88.
13 John Jedinak, 2823 Silver Lake Road, asked the distance from the area that is 15 feet deep to his
14 property.
15 Mr. Hubmer stated it will be five to ten feet from the property line.
Mr. Jedinak stated that 45 years ago this park was a swamp. He had to haul in fifteen loads of
0 dirt, build that area up, and pump the water out to keep the water from coming into his yard. He
18 expressed concern that if this is dug out it will open up the veins and his basement will again be a
19 holding pond.
20 Mr. Hubmer explained that there will be a gravity system. He acknowledged that ground water
21 is an issue in this area. WSB will accommodate that with drain tile. By lowering the park and
22 installing a gravity system, the high water level should also be lowered. The current elevation in
23 front of Mr. Jedinak's home is 925 feet and the lowering of the park will result in an elevation
24 not to exceed 919-920 feet.
25 Peter Willenbring, WSB & Associates, acknowledged that ground water is a problem in this area.
26 He explained that the concept is to dig a hole twenty feet deep, almost like a hill, and let the
27 water run away. During a heavy rain the water will run into the depression. There is some
28 concern with the gumbo-clay soil. This type of soil traps water and does not let it infiltrate to the
29 bottom under the basement. This is bad for keeping water next to the house away from the house
30 but is good because it does not allow the water to go through to the house. He explained that if
31 there was a storm similar to the one which occurred last summer, the depression would drain
32 within one day. This depression should help to lower the water table in the entire surrounding
33 area and should help with Mr. Jedinak's water problem.
6 Mr. Jedinak stated he was opposed to the proposal.
35 Mr. Willenbring asked him for his suggestions.
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• June 23, 1998
Page 12
1 Mr. Jedinak stated he would install large culverts underground to hold the water. He noted that
2 the Park was just remodeled, new trees were planted, and a new backstop installed.
3 Mr. Willenbring stated he understood Mr. Jedinak's concerns.
4 Marilyn Leach, 2712 34`'Avenue, stated the fields being discussed are not softball fields, nor
5 were they ever designed to be. They are too short and small and were designed for t-ball. She
6 stated her main concern is that the City not lose the Park. She was concerned that the City would
7 install the ditch and drop the park without finishing it. At one point she had been told that this
8 was to be a temporary holding pond.
9 Mayor Ranallo stated there was a proposal in 1992 to remove the Park. Since that time there has
10 never been discussion of removing the park and not replacing it. There is a proposal to lower the
11 park so that it can serve a dual purpose. He suggested that the phrase temporary holding pond
12 was referring to the amount of time that the water would be in the pond.
13 Ms. Leach questioned when the Park would be replaced. She wanted a guarantee that the funds
14 are available and are allocated for this use.
Mr. Hubmer explained that construction of the Park is scheduled for this fall, with restoration in
6 the spring. The Park will then be allowed to rest for the summer and will be available for winter
17 sports.
18 Ms. Leach noted that the soil borings are not back yet and stated she is interested to see what lies
19 under the Park. She hoped that the funds are available to remove what is buried there and that
20 this will not threaten the use of the Park.
21 Ms. Leach stated she is concerned with home valuation in the area. She was hopeful that a study
22 had been done in respect to this issue. She noted that there has been a water problem for forty
23 years and stated she hoped that this solution will not just move the problem from one area to
24 another. Ms. Leach also asked why the City does not hook-up to the Minneapolis system and
25 install a larger sewer system.
26 Mr. Hubmer explained that St. Anthony is hooked-up to the Minneapolis system. The reason the
27 City does not build a larger sewer system is that it would cost$20 million. The proposed
28 solution will cost$6 million.
29 Mr. Hubmer displayed photographs of similar parks in other areas. He displayed a park with a
30 2.5-1 slope and a twelve foot change in elevation, a 3-1 slope with a 25 foot change in elevation,
31 a park design which incorporated a retaining wall and bleacher system, and a 3.5 to 4-1 slope
0 with a twelve foot change in elevation.
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• June 23, 1998
Page 13
1 Mr. Willenbring displayed a picture of Monroe Park which is located in the City of Richfield.
2 This is a sandy environment which is utilizing french drains rather than a gravity system. This
3 park area was lowered by six feet. The City of Richfield was developed in the same era as St.
4 Anthony and is currently using all their parks to hold rain water.
5 Mr. Jedinak expressed concern that when the whole basin fills with water,the pressure will be so
6 great that it will open the veins and bring water into his basement. He asked how large the buffer
7 area would be. He noted that the park will lose approximately one acre of land with this proposal
8 and questioned how all the amenities would be placed on only three acres.
9 Mr. Willenbring again explained that the depression should lower the water table in the area. He
10 stated that the buffer zone will be fifty to sixty feet. He acknowledged that the size of the park
11 will be reduced by approximately one acre.
12 Cindy Lerner Smith, 3100 29`'Avenue NE, noted that ground water is a problem for her. Her
13 sump pump runs constantly. She has an eleven month old child and is concerned with the safety
14 of children around the depression. She asked if there was something that could be done to
15 control the seepage and asked if new piping would be installed.
0 Mr. Willenbring stated this will be hooked-up to existing 1988 piping.
17 Ms. Smith noted that the report stated that there was no property damage in this area yet there is
18 property damage. She questioned what material will be used in the depression and how long it
19 will last. She questioned if this solution was merely a band-aid for the problem.
20 Mr. Willenbring stated the City has experienced a lot of damage as a result of the flood in
21 different areas. The solutions considered included installing much bigger pipes to carry away the
22 water. This solution seems simple but that water will go to other cities and impact those cities.
23 This is not feasible based on the existing drainage laws and other jurisdictions that will not allow
24 a City to discharge more water downstream than currently is being done.
25 The City of St. Anthony is attempting to find a solution that will minimize the impact to
26 residents at a reasonable cost. WSB is suggesting to use the parks to hold water on a temporary
27 basis. It would not be in WSB's best interest to transfer the problem from one area to another.
28 Mr. Willenbring stated that if after the soil borings are received, it is determined that the water
29 will run through the soil toward the houses, an imperviable clay can be added to prevent this.
30 The process will include obtaining a detailed soil analysis, checking the water table and how
31 impervious the soil in this area is.
Mayor Ranallo reported that when the City was attempting to obtain funding, one thing that was
is stressed and the reason the request was approved by the DNR,was that the proposed solution
34 would not transfer water to another location.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
• June 23, 1998
Page 14
1 A resident asked if any other areas in the City were considered for ponding. She suggested the
2 Town and Country site be utilized. She stated she lived on Highway 88 and there are fox and
3 geese, and asked what other types of animals this pond will attract. She expressed concern for
4 the children and asked who would provide insurance to protect them.
5 Mr. Hubmer explained that WSB had looked at purchasing other properties in the area. This
6 would require the purchase of forty to fifty homes in the area at a cost of$150,000 to $200,000
7 each. The other option was to pipe an outlet to the Mississippi River at a cost considerably over
8 $20 million. He explained that WSB had to look at this as a fully developed community where
9 land is at a premium. This is the most economical solution which is feasible and fundable.
10 Rick Leach, 2712 34'Avenue, asked who would pay for the addition of the clay if the existing
11 soil did not work.
12 Mr. Willenbring stated the need for clay would be determined prior to the start of construction by
13 determining how transmissive the soil is. If necessary, the clay liner would be installed during
14 construction.
15 John Kieffer, 2824 Old Highway 8, noted that the lowest part of the park is the hockey rink
10 which is adjacent to his backyard. He has lived in the house, which sits on a hill and slopes
down to the yard, for ten years and every year the backyard floods. He has spent$3,000 to
18 $4,000 over the last four years installing a drain tile system to stop the flooding. He stated he
19 wanted a guarantee that this proposal would not bring back the flooding which occurred when he
20 first purchased the home.
21 Diane Skrivseth, 2815 Silver Lake Road, stated she believed the plans for the park are a "done
22 deal". She did not believe the playground should be located next to Highway 88 as this is where
23 everyone parks and was concerned with young children running out between cars. She asked if
24 the boards for the hockey rink would be kept up all year and suggested they could be taken down
25 in the summer to provide room for a soccer field. She noted space was necessary for the huge
26 water tank to access the park and fill the rinks. She explained that her yard is three feet higher
27 than the park and expressed concern of the location of the lights once the park is lowered. There
28 is a tree next to her lot line and she expressed concern for the root structure during excavation.
29 She questioned how a utility truck would get up the slope to access downed lines, etc. She
30 questioned who would be responsible for the landscape and vegetation. She suggested that funds
31 be allocated for upkeep of the vegetation.
32 Unidentified Resident, stated she was concerned with the water table and questioned what would
33 happen if digging is started and the water table is reached.
Mr. Hubmer explained that previously the site was a swamp and there was no place for the water
to go. Now there will be a pipe and the water will drain out to County Road 88.
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• June 23, 1998
Page 15
1 Ms. Smith asked if there would be a gate during construction.
2 Mr. Hubmer stated there will be. The entire site will be blocked off.
3 Unidentified resident, suggested that holding ponds be installed in the industrial park where all
4 the buildings sit empty.
5 Mr. Hubmer stated that area is considerably higher ground.
6 Bruce Troop, 301 Avenue NE, asked if problem area#5 was a "done deal". He stated his
7 neighbor Mr. Swanson was present at the last Council meeting and was told that his land would
8 be condemned if he did not sell it to the City. He suggested that the City will also be taking his
9 land and asked why he had not been notified.
10 Mr. Hubmer explained that WSB is in the process of determining which areas need construction
11 of another holding pond. The Council has authorized WSB to acquire the properties and.
12 meetings will be held next month to discuss the findings with property owners. The first step is
13 for WSB to define the impact to the area.
Mr. Troop asked if the City would take his land if he did not want to sell it. He stated he has no
5 problems with flooding. He stated he was more concerned with the process.
16 Mayor Ranallo explained this has been an ongoing process since July 15, 1997. At this point
17 nothing is a "done deal" and that is why a public hearing is being held this evening.
18 Sue Wacher, 2813 30'h Avenue, questioned why she had not been notified that her yard was to be
19 made into a holding pond.
20 Cavanaugh explained that this process has been ongoing since last summer. Silver Point and
21 Central Parks are the first areas to be addressed. When her property is addressed she will be
22 notified.
23 Sue Kozarek, explained that this process has been going on for a year. The meetings have been
24 public and were well attended and provided an opportunity to see the proposals and give input.
25 She stated she believed that everyone had a fair shake at providing input. She acknowledged that
26 some residents will be adversely affected by the proposal but noted that others have already been
27 adversely affected by the flooding.
28 Mr. Swanson, 3020 Silver Lake Road, stated he had discovered that he would be affected by
29 reading between the lines of the newspaper. He stated he attended a Council meeting where a
resolution was passed that gave the City Manager and the engineer authorization to acquire his
and the neighbor's land.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
June 23, 1998
•
Page 16
1 Mayor Ranallo stated this was not true. The resolution authorized the City Manager to look at
2 the property and sit with the residents to discuss the purchase of that property for use as a holding
3 pond.
4 Mr. Swanson stated his neighbors were not aware of this situation until he and his wife started
5 notifying them. He noted that Mr. Hubmer says the City cannot pass the problem onto another
6 neighbor but they are passing it on to his neighbors without any notification and he resents this.
7 He stated he did not have a flooding problem, does not want to sell his land, and asked that the
8 City just leave him alone.
9 Mr. Lomar, stated he would like to speak in defense of the City Council and the Storm Water
10 Task Force. This is the first Council in 42 years who has had the guts to tackle the problem and
11 come up with a practical, relatively inexpensive solution. The Task Force put in over 100 man
12 hours since last August. Residents had an opportunity to be involved in the Task Force meetings
13 and it is a little late now to come here and ask questions that should have been asked at those
14 meetings. He stated this is a waste of everyone's time. He stated that Peter Willenbring and
15 Todd Hubmer are part of a group of the best engineers in the State of Minnesota.
16 Stanley Kosal, 2801 Silver Lake Road, stated he was fortunate to have no water in his basement
and no need for a sump pump. He stated that Peter Willenbring and Todd Hubmer have done
good work. He noted that gravity systems have worked for centuries. He was willing to give the
19 proposal a try.
20 Mr. Willenbring explained that the process has included the City authorizing an engineering
21 study (feasibility report)to be done. This determined a range of options of solutions to correct
22 the problem. It was determined that it would cost a minimum of$6 million to build the
23 necessary improvements. The City did not have the funds available but has been very successful
24 in obtaining a large amount of funding. A public hearing is now being held and residents are
25 now being notified as there is now a reasonable description of the project. The City will then
26 authorize WSB to proceed with the plans and specifications of the proposal.
27 Motion by Faust, second by Thuesen to close the public hearing at 9:37 p.m.
28 Mornson noted that the Council had given WSB authorization to look at the plans and
29 specifications for this project at the May 26, 1998 Council meeting contingent on this public
30 hearing.
31 Motion by Faust, second by Marks to authorize WSB to move forward with the redevelopment
32 of Central Park and Silver Point Park.
WMotion carried unanimously.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
June 23, 1998
Page 17
1 Marks asked if close coordination with the Park Commission in regard to the layout of the parks
2 is anticipated.
3 Morrison stated that WSB will be included on the first or second agenda of the Parks
4 Commission.
5 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
6 A. Resolution 98-052, re: Approve Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan.
7 Todd Hubmer, WSB and Associates,reported that the City of St. Anthony began this process the
8 winter of 1996 and has notified the Metropolitan Council that it will be adopting it's Water
9 Resources Management Plan this evening. The Plan has been sent to the Rice Creek Watershed
10 District(RCWD), Middle Mississippi Watershed Management Organization(MMWMO),
11 Metropolitan Council, Hennepin Soil and Water Conservation District(HSWCD), and the
12 Ramsey Soil and Water Conservation District(RSWCD), for their review and approval on
13 August 7, 1997. Comments were received from the Metropolitan Council, the RSWCD, and the
14 RWCD.
15 Mr. Hubmer reported a letter dated June 5, 1998, was received by the City from the Silver Lake
16 Homeowners Association Water Quality Committee. This letter included six points of
is consideration and Mr. Hubmer responded to each in the following manner:
18 1. What is the City's plan for the RCWD recommendation that the City be more proactive
19 before development occurs? We would support the City taking a proactive position on
20 water quality issues in this Resource Management Plan.
21 Mr. Hubmer stated the City could not become more proactive because the City is fully developed
22 in the watershed tributary to Silver Lake. The City has, as part of this plan, committed to looking
23 at water quality issues as redevelopment within this watershed occurs. WSB would welcome
24 recommendations from the Silver Lake Homeowners Association for a more proactive position
25 on water quality.
26 2. WSB & Associates has made statements regarding treatment of water flowing into Silver
27 Lake which seem to minimize the true extent of water draining into Silver Lake
28 untreated. Todd E. Hubmer, P.E., letter to RCWD Engineer Derek Knapp, dated April 9,
29 1998 page#4, paragraph 3, last sentence "the City of St. Anthony has very little drainage
30 area tributary Silver Lake which is not pretreated." Although this statement does not
31 appear to be a part of this report it appears to be used by Mr. Hubmer to justify the City
32 of St. Anthony's failure to include a comprehensive plan for the storm water run-off that
33 flows directly into Silver Lake untreated. We have marked those areas that are currently
34 untreated on the attached map. We are concerned with these areas flowing into Silver
Lake and the fact that this plan does not address these areas as requested by the RCWD
4k Engineer. (a-e then listed the areas left untreated)
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
• June 23, 1998
Page 18
1 Mr. Hubmer stated that Ramsey County Department of Public Works Environmental Services
2 Division prepared a report on the quality of water in Silver Lake in 1989. They determined that
3 water quality management efforts in the Silver Lake Watershed should focus on the following:
4
5 Phosphorus and solids loading from the Apache Plaza Subwatershed.
6 Snow melt and early spring pollutant loading into the lake.
7 Implement Best Housekeeping Practices throughout the watershed.
8
9 As part of the redevelopment at Apache Plaza, the City, in coordination with the RCWD, has
10 required the construction of storm water treatment basins. In addition, the City of St. Anthony is
11 implementing Best Management Practices as outlined in the Goals and Policies of this plan.
12 These Best Management Practices include:
13 a Sweeping streets five times annually (spring and fall sweeping are a priority); [Mr.
14 Hubmer stated this is more than any community he has worked in]
15 a Public education program;
16 a Catch basin stenciling; and
17 0 Recommendations for buffer strips immediately adjacent to protected waters.
18
Currently, the City has approximately 330 acres of drainage area tributary to Silver Lake. There
4?0 is approximately 140 acres for which there is very little opportunity to provide storm water
21 treatment without the purchase of homes or commercial property. Therefore, it is recommended
22 that water quality measures be implemented, or considered as part of redevelopment activities
23 within the watershed.
24 3. We would like to have the City adopt a policy of water treatment to deal with small
25 parcels that do not.fall under RCWD policies such as trapping of floatables on site before
26 they reach the storm sewer system.
27
28 Mr. Hubmer stated there is a policy in place, Policy IV.B.4, which addresses this issue. If this
29 policy in its existing language is not adequate,perhaps it could be modified to accommodate the
30 Silver Lake Homeowners Association.
31 4. We would like the City to adopt a policy whereby final use and occupancy permits would
32 not be issued until all RCWD requirements are met. Temporary permits could be used
33 until all work has been completed, satisfying all RCWD drainage requirements.
34 Mr. Hubmer stated a policy of this type could be added to the Comprehensive Storm Water
35 Management Plan. It would require the City to modify the requirements for receiving an
36 occupancy permit.
0 5. Appoint a Citizen Advisory group that would advocate water quality improvements for
38 Silver Lake. Explore capital improvements.
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• June 23, 1998
Page 19
1 Mr. Hubmer stated a Citizen Advisory group is a good option to investigate capital
2 improvements for improving the quality of water within Silver Lake.
3 6. That the City notify the Silver Lake Homeowners Association of all development
4 proposal affecting Silver Lake and its drainage area at the earliest possible opportunity.
5 Mr. Hubmer stated he believed that all development projects within the City must be approved
6 by the City Council at which point the Silver Lake Homeowners Association may voice their
7 concerns or recommendations on projects within the Silver Lake drainage area.
8 Mr. Hubmer stated he appreciated the comments of the Silver Lake Homeowners Association
9 and welcomed any additional comments they may have.
10 Doug Jones, 2505 Silver Lane, asked that this item be tabled until the Silver Lake Water Quality
11 Committee has an opportunity to meet and discuss the response of WSB. He did not believe that
12 receiving a response to his letter dated June 4 at this meeting time provided him adequate time to
13 respond.
Mr. Jones noted that Mr. Hubmer has stated that the City of St. Anthony is a fully developed
5 community. He did not agree and noted all the vacant space at Apache Plaza and the unutilized
16 space in the community. He suggested that the statement that the bulk of the storm water that
17 drains into Silver Lake is pretreated is erroneous, a bold-faced lie. Only a small area of Apache
18 Plaza is treated. He noted that the map which was given to WSB did not even include the area of
19 the Salvation Army Camp. He stated there had to be capital improvements,just like those being
20 made to Silver Point Park and Central Park. He applauded the Council on the efforts with the
21 parks and stated he felt this would be a tremendous improvement. He stated Silver Lake is an
22 asset to the community and that the community has to take action to protect it.
23 Mr. Jones stated that last May he participated in a survey and questionnaire and was told that the
24 information would be digested by the engineers and there would then be a public hearing. He
25 stated he may have been confused but he thought it was a portion of a study of Silver Lake. He
26 stated it is imperative that the Silver Lake Homeowners Association be asked for their comments
27 before the study was adopted and they were not. He suggested that everyone needs to work
28 together to obtain all opinions early in the planning and all will then buy into the solution.
29 Mayor Ranallo asked if the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing in regard to the
30 Water Resource Plan during the Comprehensive Plan Update process.
31 Commissioner Makowske stated he did not recall holding a special meeting on the Water
is Resource Plan.
33 Mr. Hubmer stated there was a public information meeting held in May 1997.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
• June 23, 1998
Page 20
1 Motion by Cavanaugh, second by Marks to table consideration of Resolution 98-052, approving
2 the St. Anthony Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan.
3 Motion carried unanimously.
4 B. Resolution 98-053, re: Award Bid for Rehabilitation of Elevated Water Stora eg� Tank.
5 Motion by Faust, second by Thuesen to approve Resolution 98-053, awarding bid for
6 rehabilitation and recoating of existing water storage tank to V.E Gray and Son Contracting, Inc.
7 in the amount of$166,642.00.
8 Richard C. Potts, Rieke Carroll Muller Associates, Inc., reported that five bids were received for
9 the rehabilitation and recoating inside and out, of the water tower storage tank. He noted he has
10 also included a contingency cost for crack filler of 1/8 inch or more for an estimated 100 feet and
11 a unit price for welding. The total contingency amount may or may not be used. The anticipated
12 total project cost is $194,142.
13 Motion carried unanimously.
14 C. Resolution 98-054, re: Award Bid for Replacement of Underground Fuel Tanks.
Motion by Marks, second by Cavanaugh to approve Resolution 98-054, awarding bid for
016 replacement of existing underground fuel tanks to Ceres Environmental with a base bid of
17 $71,470.00 and options B, C, D, and E with a bid of$13,650.00.
18 Motion carried unanimously.
19 D. Ordinance 1998-011, re: Cable TV Renewed Franchise (Waive 1St and 2nd Reading
20 Ado t).
21 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to waive the 1 St and 2nd readings and approve the 31
22 reading and adoption of Ordinance 1998-011, granting a franchise to MediaOne to construct,
23 operate, and maintain a cable communications system in the City of St. Anthony; setting forth
24 conditions accompanying the grant of the franchise.
25 Motion carried unanimously.
26 E. Removal of Geese.
27 Mayor Ranallo reported that Councilmember Cavanaugh had received a telephone call from the
28 Salvation Army Camp complaining of a problem with geese and the City has received a letter
29 dated June 23, 1998 requesting assistance with removal of the geese. Mayor Ranallo explained
30 that this is the time of year when goslings can be moved safely.
Motion by Marks, second by Faust to authorize an amount not to exceed $400 for the next three
10 years to assist in the removal of geese from the Silver Lake Camp.
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• June 23, 1998
Page 21
1 Motion carried unanimously.
2
3 B. Councilmembers.
4 Faust reported his attendance at the League of Minnesota Annual Conference in Duluth,
5 Minnesota with Cavanaugh. He stated this was'a very rewarding conference and he encouraged
6 others to attend. He noted that Dick Beardsley, marathon runner, had given a heart rendering
7 presentation on goals and attitudes.
8 Cavanaugh reported his attendance at a Northwest Family Services Board meeting which was
9 basically devoted to organizational discussion.
10 Cavanaugh reported his attendance at the League of Minnesota Cities conference. He suggested
11 that the entire Council attend the meeting as a team. He stated he really enjoyed two seminars,
12 one on volunteers in the community and another on implementing community for youth. There
13 were a tremendous amount of vendor booths with current ideas and products.
14 Cavanaugh reported the next meeting of the Alcohol and Drug Prevention Task Force is
15 scheduled for Monday, June 29. He has been asked to co-chair this Task Force along with Jane
�16 Eckert, School Boardmember.
'T7 Motion by Marks, second by Faust, to appoint Dennis Cavanaugh as the Council representative
18 to the Alcohol and Drug Prevention Task Force.
19 Motion carried unanimously.
20 Cavanaugh invited the community to participate in this meeting on June 29 at 7:30 P.M. at City
21 Hall.
22 Marks reported the Sister City Committee continues to work on finalizing the establishment of a
23 501(c)(3) organizational structure.
24 C. Mayor.
25 Mayor Ranallo reported a call he received from the residents across the street from the Exhaust
26 Pro Shop. This business was granted a Conditional Use Permit a couple years ago and it was
27 based on the condition that no more than two-three cars would be parked on site. The business
28 has since.been sold to another owner and he is renting trucks and trailers. The City Manager will
29 be investigating to determine if the site is in compliance with the conditions of the conditional
30 use permit in regard to the vehicular traffic and the cleaning up of the property to bring it into
31 compliance, including blacktopping and landscaping.
32
Mayor Ranallo noted that one year ago the Planning Commission report was moved from the
104 second Council meeting of the month to the first. He stated this can present a problem as the
35 Council does not always have the minutes from the Planning Commission meeting.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
• June 23, 1998
Page 22
1 Faust noted the decision to make this change was based on the desire to better accommodate the
2 applicant.
3 Morrison stated he would check with TimeSaver Secretarial to determine if the minutes could be
4 delivered to the City in time to allow the Councilmembers to pick them up by the weekend.
5
6 D. Ci , Manager.
7 Morrison noted that when the Council approved the underground storage tank removal,the
8 recommendation included everything except for the removal of the fuel tanks as there was not
9 enough funds in the budget. The tanks do not have to be removed until 1999, but the Finance
10 Director is recommending that the $9,404 needed to remove the tanks be funded from the
11 existing Revolving Fund's Fund Balance, based on the fact that the City has the funds now and it
12 is uncertain what the cost will be next year.
13 There was Council consensus that the Memorandum of June 22, 1998 from the Finance Director
14 was taken into consideration and his recommendations were accepted as proposed.
15 Morrison reported that the Park Commission application period closed today and six applications
16 were received for seven positions. The interview process will be conducted on June 29 at 7:00
P.M.
18 Morrison reported that the survey being conducted by Decision Resources is still going well
19 although they are having a difficult time finding residents at home due to all the activities of
20 summer.
21 Morrison reported the City has filled a vacant accounting position in the Finance Department.
22 The new employee will begin on July 13. The City has also received the resignation of the
23 Public Works Superintendent.
24 Morrison noted that at the last meeting he reported that the Metropolitan Council was delaying
25 approval of the Comprehensive Plan until the Council adopted a resolution which states their
26 intent to adopt a Surface Water Management Ordinance. Morrison reported he had a meeting
27 with the representative today and the representative will be sending a letter explaining why they
28 will delay approval.
29 Morrison reported the Surface Water Management Ordinance and the Comprehensive Water
30 Management Plan(which was tabled tonight), are required prior to final adoption of the
31 Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is required by law to be adopted by December
32 31, 1998 and the hearing on the Comprehensive Plan will be held by the City Council in August
33 or September.
0 Cavanaugh suggested that the Silver Lake Homeowners Association should be involved in
35 discussions regarding the Surface Water Management Ordinance.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
® June 23, 1998
Page 23
1 Morrison explained that the Ordinance will have an impact City-wide. Momson noted there are
2 two provisions, one for fertilizer and one for mowing around the lakeshore. These are
3 recommendations and do not necessarily have to be included in the Ordinance.
4 Momson reported that he and the Finance Director will be meeting with the company who
5 presented the proposal for computer upgrade to discuss the training element, Phase,1 of the
6 webpage, and Staff is in the process of obtaining bids for the computer equipment upgrades.
7 Mornson reported WSB will be present at the July 14 Council meeting to provide a report on the
8 grant program that is currently ongoing. The deadline was last Monday and approximately 35
9 applications have been received.
10 Momson reported that the Planning Commission interviewed Planning Consultants at their last
11 meeting and are suggesting reopening of the process as there was only one.Consultant to
12 interview.
13 Commissioner Makowske reported seven RFPs were sent out and only three responses were
14 received. Of those, one responded that they were not interested in a project like this, and the
15 other two are very far apart in cost and in method.
406
Mayor Ranallo reported he had received a request to appear at the State Capitol to receive an
17 award honoring St. Anthony for having one of the first units in the Civil War. He stated the
18 validity of this is being investigated.
19 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
20 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
21 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to adjourn the meeting at 10:24 P.M.
22 Motion carried unanimously.
23
24 Respectfully submitted,
25 Lorri Kopischke
26 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
27
28 Mayor
ATTEST:
30 City Clerk