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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 AUGUST 25, 1998
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
5 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by
6 Mayor 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 AUGUST 25, 1998 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
12 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve the August 25, 1998 Regular Council
13 Meeting Agenda with the following addition:
14 IX. NEW BUSINESS. Resolution to Grant Agreement for Participation in FEMA Program.
15 Motion carried unanimously.
IV. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 11, 1998 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the August 11, 1998 Regular Council Meeting
18 Minutes as presented.
19 Voting on the motion: Ranallo, Marks, Cavanaugh and Faust voted aye. Thuesen abstained.
20 Motion carried.
21 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
22 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the following licenses:
23 Heating License:
24 NS/I Mechanical Contracting, Inc., St. Paul, MN / 3605-29th Avenue NE
25 Ward Heating & A/C, Inc., St. Francis, MN / 2617-32nd Avenue NE
26 General Contractors License:
27 Schreiber Mullaney Construction, St. Paul, MN / 2920 Anthony Lane
28 Motion carried unanimously.
29 Motion by Thuesen, second by Faust to approve the following license:
30 Te=orary 3.2 Beer Park Permit:
Douglas Parker / Central Park / August 27, 1998
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1 Voting on the motion: Ranallo, Cavanaugh, Faust and Thuesen voted aye. Marks voted nay.
2 Motion carried.
3 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
4 Motion by Marks, second by Cavanaugh to approve the following claims:
5 A. General:
6 1. ACTION in the amount of$2,500.00 as contribution for community education
7 assistance.
8 B. Legal/Prosecutions:
9 1. Foster, Wentzell, Hedback& Brever in the amount of$3,000.00 for general
10 professional services rendered.
11 2. Hessian & McKasy in the amount of$3,046.42 for the Schnitzer Iron and Metal
12 MERLA Site Group interim assessments on 7/10/98 and 8/7/98.
13 C. Computer/Network Upgrade:
14 1. Netlink in the amount of:
15 a. $1,285.90 for 5 CTX PC color monitors and 1 CTX file server monitor.
16 b. $16,500.00 for project management services regarding the Network
Upgrade Project.
D. New Fire Truck:
19 1. Boyer Ford Trucks in the amount of$67,303.00 for the price of a 1999 model
20 Sterling fire truck per quotation.
21 E. Water/Flood Analysis:
22 1. WSB & Associates, Inc. in the amount of:
23 a. $8,146.75 for professional services rendered July 1, 1998 through July
24 31, 1998 for Silver Point / Central Park final design.
25 b. $818.50 for professional services rendered July 1, 1998 through July 31,
26 1998 for Sump Pump Inspection Program.
27 C. $1,338.50 for professional services rendered July 1, 1998 through July
28 31, 1998 for 1998 Flood Proofing Grant Program Administration.
29 d. $1,528.00 for professional services rendered July 1, 1998 through July
30 31, 1998 for Harding Street Public Involvement & Preliminary Design.
31 F. Road Improvement Projects:
32 1. Braun Intertech in the amount of:
33 a. $1,259.50 for consulting services and non-salary expenses for 33rd
34 Avenue pavement rehabilitation.
35 b. $1,310.00 for consulting services and non-salary expenses for 1998
36 street/watermain improvements.
37 2. WSB & Associates, Inc. in the amount of:
38 a. $340.50 for professional services rendered July 1, 1998 through July 31,
1998 for Recommendations for 1999 Street Reconstruction.
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1 b. $1,547.00 for professional services rendered July 1, 1998 through July
2 31, 1998 for Feasibility Reportfor 1999 Street & Watermain
3 Improvements
4 G. Public Works - Capital Equipment:
5 1. MacQueen Equipment. Inc. in the amount of$26,092.50 for Bear Cat demo
6 unit.
7 H. 2 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
8 Motion carried unanimously.
9 VII. REPORTS.
10 A. Presentation of Check to the City by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
11 relating to flood mitigation.
12 Mayor Ranallo welcomed Ken Lockesmoe, Director of the DNR's Flood Damage Reduction
13 Program, as well as State Representative Mary Jo McGuire and Hennepin County
14 Commissioner Mark Stenglein. He thanked them all for attending and for their roles in
15 assisting the City in receiving flood relief funds. Mayor Ranallo stated Senator John Marty
6 and Ramsey County Commissioner Jan Weissner were unable to attend.
17 Mr. Lockesmoe attended the Council meeting to present the City of St. Anthony with a check
18 for $1 million. He stated since recent flooding in the Red River Valley in 1997 and local
19 flooding in July 1998, there has been increased interest in flood mitigation among legislators.
20 The Flood Damage Reduction Program was implemented 10 years ago, but these recent events
21 have given it impetus.
22 Mr. Lockesmoe confirmed the State is providing $2 million in funding for flood relief. This is
23 accomplished with the understanding further efforts are necessary and will hopefully be
24 implemented in the next legislative session. He commended all parties involved for working
25 together successfully.
26 The check for $1 million, presented by Mr..Lockesmoe to Mayor Ranallo, represents half the
27 amount which the City will receive.
28 Mayor Ranallo expressed gratitude and appreciation for all Mr. Lockesmoe has done in
29 collaboration with Representative McGuire, Commissioner Stenglein and Senator Marty. He
30 stated the Council is aware the City must match the funds. He added there is a group which
31 does not support these efforts, but he hopes all parties will work together toward the common
32 goal of flood relief. He stated despite numerous problems locally related to flood damage, the
33 City has been fortunate not to sustain any loss of life.
0 Mayor Ranallo stated Commissioner Stenglein, who grew up in the affected neighborhood, is
35 familiar with the flooding problems there. Mayor Ranallo added he hopes the water flow
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1 problems will be solved without any disruption to residents. He welcomed Representative
2 Mary Jo McGuire and Commissioner Stenglein to the address the Council.
3 Ms. McGuire commended the City Council for their diligence at the State Capitol in bringing
4 St. Anthony's flooding issues to the forefront. She stated each Councilmember worked closely
5 with her in communicating the importance of these issues to the legislature. She added the
6 financial support offered today would not have been possible without the efforts of the City
7 Council. She also thanked the DNR for their support.
8 Ms. McGuire stated'she has been approached by numerous citizens voicing their concerns with
9 respect to flood relief efforts. She hopes through cooperation with the City Council, the issues
10 will be resolved.
11 Commissioner Stenglein applauded the efforts of the City Council and the DNR and thanked
12 Ms. McGuire for her hard work. He stated this type of community action is necessary and
13 effective, and added he is proud to represent the community of St. Anthony. He stated the
14 County is committed to supporting the City's flood relief efforts.
Mayor Ranallo thanked all parties involved for their efforts in obtaining the relief funds.
16 B. Planning Commission - August 18: 1998.
17 Mayor Ranallo welcomed Planning Commission Chair Bergstrom, who presented the minutes
18 from the August 18, 1998 Planning Commission meeting. He stated a few commentary items
19 related to the public hearing were omitted but will be included in the amended minutes. He
20 stated other than those few omissions, the general essence of the meeting was captured.
21 1. Jensen; for 2908 Roosevelt Street; garage setback request.
22 Commissioner Bergstrom reported a public hearing was held at the August 18, 1998
23 meeting for Robert and Doreen Jensen, owners of 2908 Roosevelt Street NE. Mr. and
24 Mrs. Jensen have submitted a request for a Garage Setback Permit in order to construct
25 a detached double car garage. There is currently a single car garage attached to the
26 residence. The Jensens are proposing to remodel the house and construct the detached
27 garage set back from the primary structure 23 feet so they can store other miscellaneous
28 vehicles and equipment.
29 According to the drawing submitted by Mr. Jensen, the proposed garage will be
30 constructed in the sideyard setback located on the north side of the property, leaving
31 three feet to the property line. Front and rear setbacks will be maintained according to
32 the requirements of the City's Zoning Ordinance. Staff advised Mr. Jensen to talk with
It his neighbors about his proposed garage construction.
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1 Mr. Jensen will also need a variance as part of this garage setback permit request
2 because the proposed garage is 24 feet by 30 feet and is 720 square feet. Section
3 1650.02, Subd. 6 of the City's Ordinance states the garage will cover an area of no
4 more than 528 square feet and will not have a dimension greater than 24 feet located
5 either on the sideyard or rear yard. Mr. Jensen is proposing to build the garage larger
6 than allowed by Ordinance so he can store recreational vehicles and other equipment.
7 The lot coverage of the proposed project is 34.9%, including the driveway and
8 sidewalk and is within the City's 35% lot coverage restriction. Staff has_received no
9 calls or other communication stating opposition to the Jensen's proposal.
10 Commissioner Bergstrom stated the City Attorney had advised the Planning
11 Commission the size variance request could be handled in the setback permit. He
12 stated the size of the proposed garage is larger than what is allowable as specified in the
13 Ordinance for the garage setback permit and as a matter of course it was discussed
14 whether the size of the garage would require a variance.
15 He added it was the consensus of the Planning Commission since no opposition to the
0project from Mr. Jensen's neighbors had been recorded by City Staff, to recommend
17 the City Council approve the setback permit as well as the increase in total size of
18 structure.
19 Commissioner Bergstrom stated it would be necessary for Mr. Jensen to locate the
20 property iron on the north side of his property. If he is unable to do so, a survey would
21 be required.
22 Cavanaugh requested clarification regarding the number of variances being requested.
23 Commissioner Bergstrom confirmed there are 2 variances involved. He reiterated the
24 City Attorney indicated since the variance request is attached to a garage setback permit
25 request, the variance can be included in the permit request.
26 Cavanaugh questioned whether the variance request and setback permit should be
27 separate since the two issues involved are so different. He asked if other requests for
28 variance of this size have been received by the City.
29 Commissioner Bergstrom stated no requests have been received since the Ordinance
30 was put into place. He added Planning Commissioner Gondorchin was on the
31 Commission at the time the Ordinance was enacted, and the lot coverages were 30% at
32 time. Lot coverage has increased to 35% since then. He stated it might be necessary to
determine whether the 520 square foot garage requirement is still accurate.
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1 Cavanaugh stated this request for additional space should not be considered a hardship
2 since most residents probably do not have adequate storage space. He expressed
3 concern over constructing a structure of this size in a residential area. He
4 recommended the issue be tabled and returned to the Planning Commission for further
5 discussion.
6 Robert Jensen addressed the Council, stating the proposed garage will be a standard 3-
7 car garage in both width and height. He requires the extra space to store his
8 recreational vehicles and the standard garage is not deep enough. He stated he wishes_
9 to comply with City ordinances regarding on-street overnight parking to keep his
10 residence uncluttered. He added the garage will have the same aesthetic profile as the
11 house.
12 Mr. Jensen stated the additional space, including a family room and kitchen extension,
13 would greatly benefit his family of 6.
14 Faust asked whether the existing home is a rambler as the drawing submitted by Mr.
15 Jensen depicts an L-shaped home.
q Mr. Jensen stated the drawingis of the home, after renovations have been completed.
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17 Thuesen asked whether Mr. Jensen has discussed the size of the garage with his
18 neighbors. Mr. Jensen stated his neighbors were in full support of his plans. He added
19 some of his neighbors had attended the first Planning Commission meeting at which the
20 Jensen's proposed garage was discussed to show their support of Jensen's plans.
21 Thuesen stated the Council could possibly be setting a precedence for the size of
22 residential structures. He added he is not opposed to the project, but would like to keep
23 the subject open for discussion.
24 Marks stated he is specifically concerned about the variance request, irrespective of the
25 City Attorney's recommendation. He questioned whether the Planning Commission
26 had used variance requirements for granting the variance and whether any discussion
27 ensued. Bergstrom confirmed the Commissioners had considered the variance
28 requirements, but no discussion was undertaken after the City Attorney's opinion was
29 obtained.
30 Marks questioned whether the Council could determine a hardship if in fact a variance
31 request was involved.
0 Cavanaugh stated he is uncomfortable with allowing the increased garage size in a
33 residential area, which is over the current average garage size. He added it would be
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1 best to limit garage size to what is needed for modest consumption and off-site storage
2 is always available.
3 Commissioner Bergstrom stated the Planning Commission is regarding this request as
4 an example of new standards for residential construction.
5 Cavanaugh noted there are imbedded constraints in 75 foot residential lots.
6 Commissioner Bergstrom stated the Planning Commission wishes to encourage
7 residents to upgrade and expand their current homes rather than leave the community in
8 search of new housing.
9 Marks questioned whether the City Attorney's opinion had been received in writing.
10 Commissioner Bergstrom stated the opinion had been received verbally by the
11 Commission.
12 Faust stated the issue is not as onerous as the Council's discussion might indicate. He
13 stated typically in new construction a 3-car garage is standard. The Jensen's proposed
0structure includes a hip roof with 8-foot sidewalls, and as such it will not be an
15 obtrusive structure. The project represents an upgrade on the Jensen's current
16 residence, the request meets lot coverage, and the hardship meets City-approved
17 standards at 528 square feet.
18 Thuesen stated as the structure is 24 feet wide and 30 feet deep, its appearance from the
19 street would be favorable. He asked Mr. Jensen what he intended to store in the
20 proposed garage.
21 Mr. Jensen stated he owns a boat and trailer but not a recreational vehicle.
22 Faust stated the contents of Mr. Jensen's proposed garage are immaterial to the issue.
23 Thuesen stated it is necessary for the City to monitor the storage location of
24 recreational vehicles on personal property.
25 Marks stated his concern is whether this is a permit process or a variance process. He
26 agreed the construction of a larger garage will enable the community to remain current.
27 Mayor Ranallo stated new construction today typically includes 3 or 4 car garages. He
28 added 5 years ago, there was an initiative by the City to encourage residents not to park
their vehicles at the front of the house or on the street. Mr. Jensen is attempting to
comply with the interests of the City.
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1 Motion by Faust, second by Thuesen to approve a garage square footage of structure
2 permit and setback variance request for Bob Jenson, for property located at 2908
3 Roosevelt Street, based on the findings of the Planning Commission and be required to
4 locate property irons and to include the Attorney's written report in the variance.
5 Motion carried unanimously..
6 Commissioner Bergstrom stated the Planning Commission is one member short and
7 would appreciate the appointment of a 7th Commissioner by the City Council as soon
8 as possible. He stated the Commission works best as a body at its full strength, even if
9 the 7th member is temporary.
10 Mayor Ranallo stated all planning education classes begin in the spring, so a 7th
11 Commissioner would be acting without planning education. He stated the Commission
12 had indicated George Wagner was interested in serving on the Commission.
13 Mr. Mornson stated the Council had decided to wait since 2 current Commissioners are
14 due for re-appointment. The City was also focussing on appointing Parks
Commissioners.
16 Faust stated he had also heard George Wagner was interested in filling the position. He
17 added he was not opposed to an interim appointee if it prevents the lack of a quorum.
18 George Wagner, having served previously, would be an ideal candidate for an interim
19 position.
20 Cavanaugh stated there might be other interested candidates as well.
21 Thuesen asked whether any legal constraints might affect the decision to appoint an
22 interim Commissioner.
23 Mayor Ranallo stated an appointee could be designated for 3 or 4 months until the end
24 of December.
25 It was agreed Mr. Mornson would contact George Wagner about possible appointment
26 to the Planning Commission.
27 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve appointment of George Wagner to the
28 Planning Commission if he accepts the position.
Motion carried unanimously.
30 C. Parks Commission - August 10. 1998.
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1 Mayor Ranallo stated the Parks Commission Chair, Carol Jindra, would present the
2 Commission's first report to the City Council. He welcomed Ms. Jindra, thanking her
3 for accepting the position of Chair of the Parks Commission.
4 Ms. Jindra stated the Parks Commission appreciates the opportunity to come before the
5 City Council each month to keep the Council appraised of Parks Commission
6 developments and activities. She stated the Parks Commission consists of 7 newly-
7 appointed members addressing the redevelopment of Silver Point Park, Central Park
8 and Emerald Park. The Commission will address all three parks in a timely manner;
9 however, they are currently focussed on addressing issues in Silver Point Park.
10 Ms. Jindra stated there are some crucial decisions to be made regarding flooding in
11 Silver Point Park with the assistance of Todd Hubmer and WSB. There are other
12 factors involved in the timetable, such as the 29th Avenue corrections next spring. She
13 added the Commission is concerned about making important decisions so quickly and
14 would like to defer decision if possible. She questioned whether the City Council would
15 move forward without a decision from the Parks Commission regarding Silver Point
6 Park, or if it could be deferred for another month.
17 Ms. Jindra indicated one issue is the loss of a ballfield; as the Council may be aware,
18 the Sports Boosters and other groups are concerned about the total number of available
19 fields. She added the Parks Commission is concerned about the timeliness of these
20 decisions. Ms. Jindra stated WSB would like to begin the project in October and the
21 Parks Commission is concerned about holding up the process.
22 Mayor Ranallo asked Todd Hubmer, WSB, to address the Council. Mayor Ranallo
23 stated many residents have expressed concern over the reconstruction of Silver Point
24 Park. He asked if reconstruction could be delayed until Spring 1999 to obtain support
25 and agreement from all sides. He asked what WSB's timetable is for the necessary
26 work to be done.
27 Todd Hubmer, WSB, explained the main reason for completing Silver Point Park this
28 fall is 29th Avenue is scheduled for improvements in Spring 1999. When those
29 improvements are completed, water will be redirected towards Silver Point Park, and
30 the park has to be equipped to deal with the excess water. If the upgrading of the park
31 can be done in the fall, and restoration of 29th Avenue completed in the spring, the
32 park will be able to withstand the waterflow.
33 Cavanaugh asked for the status of the Harding residents group's environmental
worksheet.
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1 Mr. Hubmer stated he had spoken with the Environmental Quality Board, and the
2 petition was dismissed at that level and their attorney has been notified of that fact.
3 Mayor Ranallo asked whether the completion of Silver Point Park and 29th Avenue
4 would affect the outcome of the construction of a holding pond on Harding and St.
5 Anthony Boulevard.
6 Mr. Hubmer stated Silver Point Park is only in the first phases of redevelopment.
7 Faust asked for a deadline from WSB so the Parks Commission can continue their
8 discussion without rushing to make a decision.
9 Mr. Hubmer stated the Parks Commission had requested 2 or 3 alternative layouts for
10 Silver Point Park depicting various amenities, ballfields, etc., for presentation at the
11 next Parks Commission meeting. After that, a public meeting would be held to get
12 feedback from residents before construction bids are received. WSB would require
13 approval from the City Council at their September 8, 1998 meeting to obtain bids from
14 contractors after getting preliminary input from the Parks Commission.
Ms. Jindra stated other factors still need to be considered including possibility the ossibili of
16 adding 1 adult field which brings into question the issue of lighting.
17 Ms. Jindra stated she and the other Parks Commissioners are concerned WSB needs
18 decisions regarding excavation from the City this fall. She added the Parks
19 Commission, having met only once to date, is probably not ready to make such
20 decisions and remain responsible to the City and its residents.
21 Mr. Hubmer stated a bulkhead system could be installed on 29th Avenue to suspend its
22 function for a year. However, Silver Point Park would be unusable longer than if the
23 grading was done this fall.
24 Cavanaugh asked if only 80% of the park could be reconstructed so people could still
25 use it this fall. He stated part of the work could be done in the fall and it would then be
26 finished in the spring.
27 Mr. Hubmer stated this would cause problems regarding the construction bidding
28 process.
29 Marks questioned the holding capacity of Silver Point Park. Mr. Hubmer stated the
holding capacity would be 22 acre feet.
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1 Ms. Jindra stated the Parks Commission would like to delay the decision until October
2 to give them a chance to meet two more times.
3 Peter Willenbring, WSB, stated a rough grade for Silver Point Park can go to the
4 bidding process. He stated the drawbacks against waiting until Spring 1999 to
5 reconstruct the park are numerous: there are no load limits in the fall; construction
6 won't commence until May or June in the spring; residential construction is more
7 feasible in the fall as windows are closed. He added the reconstruction can be
8 postponed if necessary.
9 Ms. Jindra reiterated there are a wide range of issues to be discussed and decisions to
10 be made, beyond those which are flood-related. She added the Parks Commission
11 wishes to provide an open forum for discussion to City residents and extend an
12 invitation to residents to attend meetings, hear discussion, and submit ideas and
13 information. Mayor Ranallo asked Mr. Mornson to assist with an article to be published
14 in the local paper regarding the Parks Commission.
15 Ms. Jindra stated in addition to the 3 parks in the City now, there is the potential of
passive green space due to the City's purchase of homes damaged in the flooding. In
7 addition, the public works area may be utilized at some point. The Parks Commission
18 is also looking into the possibility of a joint effort with the Salvation Army Camp to
19 open that space to the community for use.
20 Mayor Ranallo stated he and Mr. Mornson had met with the Director of the Salvation
21 Army who indicated the residents of St. Anthony were not utilizing the camp due to its
22 proximity and residents' desire to go spend vacation time away from home. Ms. Jindra
23 stated she was unaware the camp was open to the public.
24 Ms. Jindra continued the Parks Commission is considering a number of possible
25 projects, including a program with the golf course, winter activities, and the use of the
26 Unisys ballfields.
27 Mayor Ranallo thanked Ms. Jindra, and invited her and the Parks Commission to bring
28 issues to the City Council as often as necessary.
29 D. Councilmembers.
30 Marks reported his attendance at a meeting of the Sister City Committee, and noted the group
31 is progressing with respect to obtaining a 501-C3 IRS designation. He stated some of the
members of the Committee recently visited Salo, Finland, including David Braslov, and
it returned with greetings from the city government of Salo to the City of St. Anthony.
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1 Marks added there are groups from St. Anthony, including the Sports Boosters and the Boy
2 Scouts, who have expressed interest in traveling to Salo, Finland. He stated David Braslov has
3 started an initiative for an art exchange to take place between the two cities within the next few
4 years. He suggested the perfect place for such artwork would be the City Hall's front hallway.
5 Marks stated Salo has recently opened its own art museum, housed in a restored building
6 previously used for storage of locomotives.
7 Salo's Mayor Lindquist has expressed interest in continuing the relationship between the two
8 cities, but wishes to take additional steps toward creating commercial partnerships and
9 exchanges. Marks added when he visited Salo in 1991, such partnerships were discussed but
10 never realized; he suggested the Chamber of Commerce might contact the Salo trade
11 organization to exchange business which would be beneficial to both communities.
12 Marks stated the Sister City Committee will possibly be having an open house this fall and will
13 be looking for residents interested in participating as members of the Committee. Chris
14 Ravenal has agreed to speak at the event. Marks promised to keep the City Council informed
on all developments regarding the Sister City Committee.
16 Marks added he will be absent from the next City Council meeting on September 8, 1998 as he
17 will be in Great Britain and France.
18 Cavanaugh stated the state government of Minnesota has recently enacted an economic
19 development program with Finland which might prove beneficial to the City's efforts with
20 Salo.
21 Cavanaugh reported on his attendance at a neighborhood meeting with Harding Avenue
22 residents, and came away impressed with WSB's handling of the questions which residents
23 posed. He added the overall impression was of an excellent meeting at which progress had
24 been made on a difficult question.
25 Thuesen reported the VillageFest was a great success and extended a personal thanks to all
26 residents involved. The events were well planned and attendance was high, and all the
27 volunteers were dedicated to the success of the celebration. He added these volunteers
28 contribute to the quality of life in the Village, and thanked them again for their time and
29 efforts. Thuesen thanked Jay Hartman, Public Works Director, and his staff for the cleanup of
30 Central Park after VillageFest.
Thuesen reported he has recently had several conversations with City residents from the south
01 end who are concerned over flood mitigation plans, specifically home buyouts. They
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1 expressed concern over the lack of information reaching them, and have many questions about
2 the project as a whole.
3 Thuesen suggested a neighborhood meeting would be an excellent way of disseminating
4 information and obtaining the residents' opinion which will assist WSB and the City in the
5 planning of this project. In addition, other important concerns can be dealt with before the
6 project timeline makes it impossible.
7 Faust reported he received a phone call from John Madden, a member of the Ramsey County
8 Library Board and a resident of St. Anthony. Mr. Madden reported the possible demolition of
9 the Arden Hills Library which will have a serious impact on residents in the City's north end.
10 Mr. Madden will be talking to Mary Ann Reuse, Executive Director of the Arden Hills
11 Library, and will report any necessary information back to the Council.
12 Faust reported on his attendance at a meeting of the League of Minnesota Cities, at which the
13 affect of electronic commerce and taxation on city commerce was discussed. The League is
14 recommending the Chamber of Commerce's consideration of that future problem as it pertains
15 to sales tax collections. The League will consider a policy for legislature on point of sale, and
0Faust will report back to the City Council on this issue.
17 Faust received another call regarding 33rd Avenue, and suggested a survey be completed of the
18 recipients of improvements to determine changes necessary in the process.
19 E. Mayor.
20 Mayor Ranallo reported on his attendance at the first task force meeting of the local cable
21 commission and area cities. The purpose of this group is to explore various changes and the
22 ensuing update of descriptive language used, since the face of cable is changing rapidly to
23 overall communications.
24 F. Ci1y Manager.
25 Mr. Mornson reported on his meeting with School District Superintendent Warren Rolek and
26 Mayor Ranallo regarding the sale of the Salvation Army Camp. The School Board is
27 requesting a joint meeting at 6 P.M. on September 8, 1998 prior to the regular City Council
28 meeting. He suggested the meeting might be a bit premature, but the School Board wishes to
29 begin conversations about the Camp immediately as the issue is generating much public
30 discussion.
31 Mr. Mornson stated he has also received 2 calls from the Ramsey County Parks Director
32 requesting a meeting on the same subject with Mayor Ranallo on September 21, 1998.
0 He added the City will be involved despite the outcome of the sale due to community zoning as
34 the camp is within City boundaries.
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• August 25, 1998
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1 Mr. Mornson reported budget work sessions are tentatively set for December 9 and 16, 1998.
2 They will have to be changed to December 7 and 16, 1998.
3 Mr. Mornson reported he met with Chuck Janske, WSB, and the Metropolitan Council to
4 redefine the Sump Pump Inspection Program. The Metropolitan Council may allow the City to
5 utilize funds to make improvements to the existing sewer system, and Mr. Janske is working
6 on a proposal for presentation to the Metropolitan Council some time in December.
7 Mr. Mornson reported the Harding Area Neighborhood Association will hold a 2nd meeting 4-
8 5 weeks from now. He added the residents have been asked to set up a subcommittee to meet
9 and he is waiting for a response from group.
10 Todd Hubmer, WSB, stated the Harding residents group was thinking of September 2 and
11 WSB is compiling a Q&A which will require the assistance of City staff.
12 Mornson reported that he had no pending issues for the September Work Session. However,
13 Councilmember Cavanaugh has some concerns he would like addressed.
q Cavanaugh requested some discussion on the focus of the Planning Commission as it relates to
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15 comprehensive planning, especially in light of the upcoming Commission openings. He also
16 expressed concern over issues surrounding next year's budget. These concerns could be
17 addressed in early 1999.
18 Cavanaugh stated the flooding solution may be related to Harding Street and it is necessary for
19 the Council to focus on the specifications of that plan. He added a number of areas of the
20 City, including Central Park and St. Charles' parking lots as well as the holding pond in front
21 of City Hall, suffered after last week's heavy rain and may not be working properly.
22 Cavanaugh requested clarification on the City's street and alley lighting guidelines. He has
23 received requests for additional lighting in his neighborhood, and was unsure about the process
24 for obtaining this.
25 Mr. Mornson stated Mr. Hubmer will address the Council regarding 29th Avenue and Silver
26 Point Park progress at the regular City Council meeting on September 8, 1998.
27 Thuesen asked if a potential public meeting could be discussed at the work session.
28 Mayor Ranallo stated all Council and Commission meetings are open to the public and all
residents are welcome to attend.
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• August 25, 1998
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1 Thuesen stated due to the growing number of meetings regarding this project, residents need a
2 specific forum to ask questions and receive information.
3 Mr. Mornson stated it would be unwise to hold a public hearing until the home buyout
4 program is complete. Currently, only 2 homes have been purchased and the City is at a
5 stalemate on the 3 remaining homes. He will put this issue on the September 8`h meeting
6 agenda.
7 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
8 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
9 A. Resolution 98-066, re: Livable Communities program.
10 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve Resolution 98-066, electing to continue
11 participation in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program under the Metropolitan Livable
12 Communities Act.
13 Motion carried unanimously.
B. Resolution 98-067, re: Participation in Federal Emergency Management Agency
5 (FEMA) program
16 Mr. Mornson presented the above resolution, stating the federal government will not approve
17 the allocation of funds totaling $719,667 in federal disaster assistance until the City Council
18 agrees to participate in the FEMA program. He added the government can delay approval of
19 the City's Comprehensive Plan until such agreement is reached.
20 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve Resolution 98-067, entering into agreement for
21 participation in the Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Hazard Mitigation Grant
22 Program.
23 Motion carried unanimously.
24 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
25 A. Reconsider Adoption of Comprehensive Water Management Plan.
26 Motion by Marks, second by Cavanaugh to remove the adoption of the Comprehensive Water
27 Management Plan from the table.
28 Motion carried unanimously.
29 Todd Hubmer, WSB, reviewed the Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan and
requested comments or modifications to the plan for WSB to address.
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• August 25, 1998
Page 16
1 Mr. Hubmer made the following points regarding the work of task force formation and
2 petitioning the Rice Creek Watershed District for improvements at Silver Lake:
3 1. Homeowners are interested in reviewing the diagnostic feasibility report for Silver
4 Lake;
5 2. • It is necessary for the City to develop an implementation plan for water quality
6 improvement, not to be contingent upon water management; and
7 3. The City must authorize permission for use of Silver Lake water.
8 Mr. Hubmer stated the Silver Lake Homeowner's Association has agreed to contribute to the
9 undertaking of the feasibility study commencing Spring 1999. He added the Council had
10 received a lengthy description of the feasibility study for Silver Lake,including the monitoring
11 of outfalls throughout 1999, as well as in-lake sampling with residents.
12 Mr. Hubmer added a Water Quality Task Force project team will be formed for the feasibility
13 study consisting of residents from St. Anthony and Columbia Heights, City representatives,
14 and representatives from the Rice Creek Watershed District and Ramsey County. Mr. Hubmer
15 stated this will be an excellent forum for the development of policies as all parties involved
have something to contribute to the process. This Task Force will be an excellent opportunity
4 for the residents of St. Anthony to aid in the protection of the quality of water in Silver Lake.
18 Mr. Hubmer called the Council's attention to Section 7 of the Plan, which includes a list of
19 items requiring action by the City as well as anticipated capital improvements. He added a
20 number of federal and state grants are available for water quality programs. The primary
21 component of such grants is specific projects be identified in a comprehensive water resource
22 management program; therefore, the City's Plan is a step toward obtaining grant funding in the
23 future.
24 Mr. Hubmer reviewed in detail his recommendations for the adoption of the City of St.
25 Anthony Water Resource Management Plan as detailed in his August 18, 1998 letter to the
26 City staff. He introduced Doug Jones, 2505 Silver Lane, a representative of the Silver Lake
27 Homeowner's Association.
28 Mr. Jones thanked the Council for the opportunity to present the Association's position on the
29 Comprehensive Water Management Plan. He stated the Association met with Todd Hubmer to
30 discuss issues which they felt the Plan did not address.
31 Mr. Jones stated the Association is concerned the City has no ordinance which requires sites
32 over 2-1/2 acres to address their water run-off. He expressed the Association's desire to
33 prevent businesses such as Exhaust Pro from doing nothing to prevent water run-off. He
added as a responsible community, residents need to be aware of storm water problems and
take measures to prevent overflows and contamination from occurring.
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• August 25, 1998
Page 17
1 Mr. Jones stated he has spoken with Bill Carr and Hank Ford regarding the Salvation Army
2 Camp sale, and the Association is encouraged by the possibility of utilizing the camp. He
3 added many camp users are leery of using the lake because it becomes more and more dirty as
4 the summer progresses.
5 Mr. Jones thanked the Council for their time and the opportunity to speak, and stated he hopes
6 the Council will adopt the Plan and move forward with improvements affecting the City's
7 water.
8 Mayor Ranallo suggested the Storm Water Task Force deal with Silver Lake's current issues.
9 Marks stated the Plan recommends including stakeholders from other organizations such as
10 Ramsey County, and such a forum would become too unmanageable.
11 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve adoption of the City of St. Anthony
12 Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan.
4 Cavanaugh stated he prefers the concept of a city-wide water task force dealing with city-wide
water issues. He added as it currently stands, the task force would seem to be related only to
15 Silver Lake water issues.
16 Mr. Morrison agreed the task force should take all water issues into consideration.
17 Mr. Jones stated the Association feels certain issues are specific to the treatment of lake water.
18 Motion carried unanimously.
19 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
20 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 P.M.
21 Motion carried unanimously.
22 Respectfully submitted,
23 Mary Mullen
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