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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
3 SEPTEMBER 22, 1998
4 L 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 Mayor
6 Ranallo.
7 II. ROLL CALL.
8 Councilmembers present: Ranallo, Marks,Faust, Cavanaugh, and Thuesen.
9 Councilmembers absent: None.
10 Also present: City Manager Mike Morrison.
11 III. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 22, 1998 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
12 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the September 22, 1998 Regular City Council
13 Meeting Agenda with the following addition:
14 IX. NEW BUSINESS. Consider removal contracts for demolition of 2713 St. Anthony
15 Boulevard.
16
17 Motion carried unanimously.
QIV. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
19 MINUTES.
20 Motion by Faust, second by Thuesen to approve the September 8, 1998 Regular City Council
21 Meeting Minutes as presented.
22 Voting on the motion: Ranallo, Cavanaugh, Faust and Thuesen voted aye. Marks abstained.
23 Motion carried.
24
25 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
26 Motion by Faust, second by Marks to approve the following licenses:
27 Heating_License:
28 Kath Heating& Air Conditioning, Little Canada, MN/working at 3501 - 29th Avenue
29 NE
30 Allied Fireside, Roseville, MN(renewal)
31 Motor Vehicle Starting License: (renewal)
32 Sroga's Auto Service, Inc.
33 Contractors License:
34 Pine Bend Paving, Inc., South St. Paul, MN/working at 3226 Old Highway 8
35 Reliable Tree Service, Inc., Fridley, MN(renewal)
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36 Motion carried unanimously.
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• September 22, 1998
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1 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
2 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve the following claims:
3 A. Legal Prosecutions:
4 1. Foster, Wentzell, Hedback &Brever in the amount of$3,000.00 for professional
5 services rendered.
6 B. Road Improvement Projects:
7 1. Rieke Carroll Muller Associates in the amount of:
8 a. $113.17 for professional services rendered from August 2, 1998 to August
9 9 29, 1998 with regard to the 1997 street/watermain improvements.
10 b. $2,608.39 for professional services rendered from August 2, 1998 to
11 August 29, 1998 with regard to the 1998 street improvements.
12 C. $6,986.79 for professional services rendered from August 2, 1998 to
13 August 29, 1998 with regard to 33rd Avenue construction.
14 2. Progressive Contractors in the amount of$1.17,532.79 for concrete pavement
15 rehabilitation on 33rd Avenue from Silver Lake Road to Highcrest Road.
16 3. Forest Lake Contracting, Inc. in the amount of$6,694.17 for 1998 watermain,
17 street and storm sewer improvements.
18 C. Rehabilitation of the Water Tower:
1. Rieke Carroll Muller Associates in the amount of$2,192.85 for professional
4 services rendered from August 2, 1998 to August 29, 1998 with regard to
21 rehabilitation of the elevated water tower.
22 D. 2 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
23 Motion carried unanimously.
24 VII, REPORTS.
25 A. Parks Commission- September 14, 1998.
26 Mayor Ranallo welcomed Carol Jindra, Chair of the Parks Commission. Ms. Jindra stated there
27 have been developments on Silver Point Park renovations since she last addressed the Council.
28 She stated 2 options for the renovation of the park were designed by WSB, adding the Parks
29 Commission had decided to recommend one of the two options to the City Council.
30
31 Ms. Jindra stated the possibility of an adult ballfield had been eliminated due to lack of space. She
32 added 4 adult ballfields will eventually be located in Central Park, and Silver Point Park will have
33 a decidedly youth focus. Ms. Jindra stated the two proposed ballfields would accommodate
34 youth sports up to 13 years old, and incorporate a multi-use area which can be converted to a
35 soccer field.
36
37 Ms. Jindra stated a half-court basketball court would be located near the parking area, and a play
38 structure and picnic shelter/warming house would be located between the two ballfields. She
added engineers have made depth changes to accommodate a trail along the perimeter of the park.
40 Ms. Jindra stated the Parks Commission had decided to have a separate bid for the stockpiling of
41 material in Central Park to ascertain the cost effectiveness of the stockpile. She added other
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• September 22, 1998
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1 factors are being considered, including the size of the stockpile, its aesthetics and affect on the
2 safety of Central Park.
3
4 Ms. Jindra stated the bids are due by October 7, and the Parks Commission had changed their
5 meeting to October 8 to discuss the bids. She added decisions will be made by the Parks
6 Commission and presented to the City Council at the October 13 public hearing.
7
8 Ms. Jindra requested a press release be drafted regarding the public hearing on October 13 to
9 include a diagram depicting proposed changes to Silver Point Park.
10
11 Ms. Jindra stated the Parks Commission wishes to move forward with plans for the Watertower
12 Park since the site has no flooding concerns and there is little grading to be done. She added in
13 view of the potential stockpiling it will be necessary to have additional play space. She stated the
14 Parks Commission requires the Council's approval to proceed.
15
16 Ms. Jindra stated the Parks Commission had discussed the possible sale of the Salvation Army
17 camp and is vehemently opposed to residential rezoning of that land. She added if the land is
18 retained by the Salvation Army, the Parks Commission wishes to pursue a joint program or
19 agreement with them.
aMayor Ranallo urged the Parks Commission to begin planning for Watertower Park. Ms. Jindra
22 stated the Commission had presented preliminary figures to the Council last spring for this project
23 but no progress had been made since then.
24
25 Cavanaugh asked whether a conceptual plan for approval by the City Council could be presented
26 by the Parks Commission. Mr. Morrison stated Bob Kost, BRW, would be consulted after a
27 conceptual plan had been received from the Parks Commission.
28
29 Jane Hintz, 3503 Maplewood Drive, stated playground equipment for the renovation of Silver
30 Point Park might be obtained at a discount if decisions are made this fall.
31
32 Ms. Hintz expressed concern over the stockpiling of dirt in Central Park, questioning whether
33 storm water run-off would be a problem. Mayor Ranallo stated a silt fence would be installed to
34 prevent such a problem from occurring.
35
36 Ms. Jindra stated the stockpile might grow to a height of 26-30 feet. She added play equipment
37 vendors had confirmed 1998 prices would only be available through the end of the year and would
38 increase in 1999.
39
40 Cavanaugh asked whether the Commission had considered the type of picnic shelter to be
41
installed. Ms. Jindra stated the Commission hopes to design similar shelters for the other parks
3 thus creating an aesthetic uniformity.
44
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• September 22, 1998
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1 Cavanaugh asked whether the engineers had decided on materials such as brick, stone and grass
2 for the contours of the park. Ms. Jindra stated the engineers and architects are still debating that
3 issue and she had hoped they would be at the meeting to discuss it with the Council. Mayor
4 Ranallo asked.whether that information would be available by the October 13 Council meeting.
5 Ms. Jindra stated the Parks Commission is meeting October 8 and decisions will be made and
6 presented to the Council on October 13.
7
8 Thuesen asked how much space is needed to accommodate an adult ballfield. Ms. Jindra stated
9 300 feet is necessary for an adult ballfield.
10
11 Thuesen asked whether multi-generational play equipment had been discussed for Silver Point
12 Park. Ms. Jindra stated Silver Point Park is designated for children 8 years old and younger, and
13 Watertower Park's focus will be multi-age. She added the Parks Commission has discussed the
14 possibility of converting the hockey arena to a roller-blading space in the summer.
15
16 Ms. Jindra stated the Parks Commission hopes to satisfy all age groups by installing 4 adult
17 ballfields in Central Park and youth ballfields in the other two city parks.
18
19 Mayor Ranallo stated he and Mr. Mornson met with Jan Weissner, Ramsey County
Commissioner; Greg Mark, Director of Parks&Recreation;Warren Rolek, School District
41 Superintendent, regarding the possible sale of the Salvation Army camp. He added Ramsey
22 County might be able to provide financial assistance for its purchase if the City presents a viable
23 use for the camp. He stated the County feels the Salvation Army camp is backing away from such
24 a sale,but if renewed interest is shown, a Committee will be formed to include the School Board,
25 City Council, Parks Commission, and Ramsey County.
26
27 Mayor Ranallo stated the County was dubious regarding available funding if the land is used
28 strictly for parks. He added if other uses are proposed, funds might be available. He stated
29 Metropolitan Council and State funds might also be available.
30
31 Mayor Ranallo suggested the School Board participants thought the schools might use the area
32 for educational purposes. Marks stated the Sister City Committee had used the camp for various
33 functions.
34 B. Planning Commission - September 15, 1998.
35 Mayor Ranallo welcomed Mr. Bergstrom, Chair of the Planning Commission. Mr. Bergstrom
36 stated the Planning Commission has been working on planning activities, and he wished to present
37 some of their work.
38 1. Planning Proposal from Dick Krier.
39 Mr. Bergstrom stated in April 1998, the Planning Commission requested redevelopment
proposals for St. Anthony Shopping Center from planning consultants. He added the
*1 Planning Commission received 2 responses: one from Bill Weber at BRW, who is
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• September 22, 1998
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1 currently working on parks designs for the City; and the other from Dick Krier, RLK, who
2 has worked on planning projects for the City in the past.
3
4 Mr. Bergstrom stated the Planning Commission had reviewed both proposals and decided
5 to recommend Mr. Krier to the City Council. He added Mr. Krier's approach is
6 straightforward and simple; he proposes the City Council and Planning Commission spend
7 one evening together with Mr. Krier, and arrive at a consensus.
8
9 Mr. Bergstrom stated he contacted the City of Farmington, whom Mr. Krier had
10 referenced as one of his previous clients, and he was highly recommended based on their
11 experiences with him.
12
13 Marks asked whether Mr. Krier had spoken of work he had previously done for St.
14 Anthony. Mr. Bergstrom confirmed he had mentioned his experience with St. Anthony
15 but had not been specific. Marks stated Mr. Krier had been involved in an economic
16 development study for St. Anthony during which Mr.,Krier was a tremendous help to City
17 staff in understanding financing options.
18
19 Mr. Bergstrom stated Mr. Krier had referenced his development experience over the
course of his 30-year career, both as a member of a planning firm and as an independent
49 consultant.
22 Cavanaugh questioned whether the Council could meet with Mr. Krier before November
23 5. Mr. Morrison stated Mr. Krier was unable to meet before that date.
24
25 Mayor Ranallo stressed the importance of involving the President of the Merchant's
26 Association as well as a representative from the shopping center. Mr. Morrison stated Mr.
27 Krier prefers a 6:30 - 9:00 P.M. time slot. Thuesen stated he would mention the issue at
28 the next Merchant's Association meeting which he is scheduled to attend on October 7.
29 Motion by Cavanaugh, second by Faust to approve award of contract to Mr. Richard
30 Krier, RLK, to conduct redevelopment proposal for St. Anthony Shopping Center.
31 Motion carried unanimously.
32
33 2. Review of storm water ordinance.
34 Mr. Bergstrom reviewed the Planning Commission's draft memo containing recommended
35 changes to Draft Ordinance 1998-010 regarding Storm Water Management Practices. He
36 stated the Metropolitan Council had presented a model ordinance to the City as a guide,
37 but does not require its adoption. He added the Planning Commission believes the
38 ordinance should be revised to encompass two classifications: 1) single homeowners and
2) large scale residential development.
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1 Mr. Mornson stated he had asked for clarification from the Metropolitan Council
2 regarding this ordinance, and he was instructed that the ordinance only applies to
3 redevelopment. He added residential lots and current subdivision are excluded. He stated
4 WSB had received the Planning Commission's suggestions and the recommendations
5 would be reviewed at the November work session.
6
7 Cavanaugh suggested the Planning Commission's memo should not be presented to the
8 City Council until the Commission has received WSB's input. Mr. Bergstrom stated the
9 necessary comments will not be directed to the Planning Commission. Cavanaugh stated
10 the recommendations should be reviewed by WSB, who should respond directly to the
11 Planning Commission who will then present the ordinance to the City Council ready for
12 approval.
13 3. Implementation of 1998 Comprehensive Plan.
14 Mr. Bergstrom stated he had a third issue for presentation to the Council, adding that a
15 draft memo regarding the Planning Commission's recommendations regarding!
16 implementation of the 1998 Comprehensive Plan was included in the meeting packets. He
17 reviewed the memo, which contains 3 specific areas which the Planning Commission
18 believes need to be addressed before the.Comprehensive Plan can be successfully
implemented: 1) commercial redevelopment; 2) residential housing stock; and 3) city
infrastructure.
21
22 Mr. Bergstrom stated the City must be proactive when dealing with redevelopment, and
23 recommended the addition to City staff of a part-time fedevelopment specialist. Marks
24 stated the City has previously hired consultants for redevelopment projects, and the City
25 Manager handles negotiations with potential developers. He added the City has always
26 lacked the understanding of underlying economics with respect to redevelopment. He
27 used as an example the development of Cub Foods at Apache, during which the City was
28 kept in an inferior position with regard to access to available economic data.
29
30 Cavanaugh suggested a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss such
31 overdue issues which seem to be piling up. He added the Commission had sent a memo to
32 the Council after their July 16 worksession outlining issues which were never addressed.
33
34 Mr. Morrison stated it is not necessary to hold a meeting prior to the adoption of the
35 Comprehensive Plan.
36
37 Cavanaugh stated Opus has been putting off a meeting with the City for months. Mayor
38 Ranallo stated Opus has been vague and difficult to pin down for 3 years. Cavanaugh
39 asked whether rezoning the property for residential use was possible, and stated that might
40 get their attention.
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• September 22, 1998
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1 Mr. Morrison stated rezoning the property would be in direct opposition to the
2 Comprehensive Plan which will hopefully be adopted. Marks stated rezoning would cause
3 problems and negative feeling.
4
5 Faust asked for clarification that the Planning Commission is recommending a
6 redevelopment point person, educated in economic development. Mayor Ranallo
7 suggested Dick Krier might be available to work with the City on other projects besides
8 the Shopping Center.
9
10 Faust stated the City needs a staff member whose salary will be returned in dividends.
11 Thuesen asked whether job share with another community might be feasible. Mayor
12 Ranallo stated this might cause loyalty problems.
13
14 Marks stated the City is in a difficult position with regard to development since it doesn't
15 own the property and its ability to progress things is limited: He added good will is
16 necessary since the City ends up partnering with the developer. He stated rezoning the r
17 property would be an empty gesture which would destroy the good will necessary to carry
18 out development.
19
Mayor Ranallo suggested approaching Mr. Krier on November 5 with a proposal for his
41 further service to the City in areas besides the Shopping Center.
22
23 Mr. Bergstrom stated the Planning Commission has identified as critical that the person
24 identified for this role must be focused, and stay focused. He expressed concern that
25 hiring someone with other responsibilities outside City of St. Anthony redevelopment will
26 diminish their sustained efforts. He added he has reservations about hiring a consultant for
27 the job, but not about Mr. Krier's abilities.
28
29 Faust stated the Planning Commission is advocating the recruitment of an economic
30 development specialist interested in part-time work whose alliance lies only with the
31 community. Mayor Ranallo stated Mr. Krier might know of such a person. Mr.
32 Bergstrom agreed Mr. Krier could be an excellent resource.
33
34 Cavanaugh stated he would wish the Planning Commission to focus on compliance for
35 existing residential stock which is not for sale as well as that which is for sale. He added
36 the City of Roseville has allocated HRA money to be used for housing renewal and
37 renovation.
38
39 Cavanaugh stated he would also wish the Planning Commission to provide a 5-year plan
40 encompassing all aspects of city infrastructure.
41
Cavanaugh stated he would also wish the garage permit variance request process be
3 revisited soon.
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• September 22, 1998
Page 8
1 Cavanaugh asked whether the City has an infill program. Mayor Ranallo asked for
2 clarification. Cavanaugh stated city infill programs handle the demolition of old houses
3 and construction of new ones. He added there are older homes in disrepair in the City on
4 small lots.
5
6 Mr. Morrison stated infill is an HRA issue which is discussed at a public hearing before the
7 Planning Commission. Mayor Ranallo stated the issue had come up several months
8 earlier, but homeowners are usually reluctant to sell.
9 C. Councilmembers.
10 Marks stated he had recently been overseas for 3 weeks, and recommended anyone traveling in
11 Europe to visit Normandy, France, and the cemeteries where U.S. soldiers are buried. He added
12 it is important to remember the sacrifices of those before us.
13
14 Cavanaugh reported his attendance at the St. Anthony/New Brighton Chemical Health Coalition
15 meeting on September 9. He stated the coalition supports adult and youth focus groups to
16 discuss the issues of drug, alcohol and tobacco use among youths. -He added the coalition is in
17 need of moderators for the focus groups and a facilitator training session will be held on October
18 12. Anyone interested in participating should contact Cavanaugh.
aCavanaugh reported on his attendance at the Northwest Family Services Board meeting, whose
21 teen court is also looking for volunteers. He added the teen court is an alternative to the justice
22 system, requiring teens to appear before a jury of other teens.
23
24 Faust reported on his attendance at a meeting of the League of Minnesota Fiscal Policies
25 Committee. Policies adopted for the upcoming legislature include local performance aid and
26 Internet taxation.
27
28 Thuesen reported on his attendance at the Chemical Use Prevention Task Force meeting with
29 Cavanaugh. He encouraged involvement in the task force which covers many areas of chemical
30 use and abuse, and participation and questions are welcome.
31 D. Mayor.
32 Mayor Ranallo reported on his attendance at the 2nd meeting of the Cable Commission which
33 revisited its goals. He added the commission is looking for volunteers, particularly in St.
34 Anthony, to run cable equipment.
35 E. City Manager.
36 Mr. Mornson stated the November work session is currently scheduled for Election Day,
37 November 3. He proposed the work session be held November 4.
38
Mr. Morrison stated he is preparing a resolution for the October 13 regular Council meeting
0 calling for a public hearing on November 10 with regard to the Comprehensive Plan. He added
41 Bill Weber, BRW, will be present at the public hearing.
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• September 22, 1998
Page 9
1
2 Mr. Mornson stated the Web Page Committee has established a 75-page web site and they are
3 attempting to cut down the size. He added many cities have web sites of 100 pages or more.
4
5 Cavanaugh asked whether the City staff have e-mail capability. Mr. Mornson confirmed e-mail
6 has been made available for City staff, adding he would notify the Council of available training
7 which will be held in October.
8
9 Mr. Mornson stated the School Board was meeting that evening to discuss the City's request for
10 permission to use the area near the football field for a holding pond. He added the issue would
11 hopefully be resolved at that meeting.
12
13 Cavanaugh asked for the status of the Harding Neighborhood meeting. Mr. Mornson stated the
14 meeting will be held September 23.
15
16 Cavanaugh asked for clarification of the City's policy for setback of political signs in front yards.
17 Mr. Mornson stated the City's ordinance requires a 15 foot setback. .Cavanaugh stated many
18 residents do not comply with this requirement, and the ordinance should be more explicit. Mr.
19 Mornson stated many residents complained that 15 feet is too close to their home.
Cavanaugh stated he has seen expired license tabs on numerous vehicles throughout the City. Mr.
22 Mornson agreed to bring this issue to the Police Department.
23
24 Cavanaugh asked whether the City had solved a recent computer problem which resulted in the
25 inability to obtain crime reports. Mr. Mornson confirmed the problem had been rectified.
26
27 Cavanaugh asked for the status of the liquor report for August which had not yet been released.
28 Mr. Mornson stated the report was due out this week.
29
30 Cavanaugh asked whether any changes had been made to the draft 1999 budget. Mr. Mornson
31 confirmed the intergovernmental revenues section had been itemized.
32 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
33 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
34 A. Proposed election judge list for November 3. 1998 General Election.
35 Motion by Marks, second by Cavanaugh to approve the Election Judge List for November 3
36 General Election, as submitted by the City Clerk.
37 Motion carried unanimously.
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• September 22, 1998
Page 10
1 B. Review street and alley lighting policy.
2 Mr. Mornson requested clarification of the City's street and alley lighting policy, stating the City
3 has had little experience with this ordinance. He added the ordinance states the City Manager
4 may order the installation of light systems for public streets and sidewalks in addition to normal
5 street lighting. He asked whether the City has an obligation with regard to the lighting of streets
6 and alleys.
7
8 Cavanaugh stated a recommendation is necessary from City staff to provide a consistent lighting
9 policy. Mr. Morrison stated there is no existing policy. Marks stated a policy existed at one time
10 but did not appear in the ordinance. Mayor Ranallo stated the policy was to provide a light
11 whenever requested by residents, who would also indicate where they wanted the light to be
12 placed. He added it would be put in writing.
13 C. Demolition of 2713 St. Anthony Boulevard.
14 Mr. Morrison stated the City had closed with the homeowners of the above property on
15 September 18. He added proceeds for the sale came from the FEMA grant. He stated Jay
16 Hartman, Public Works Director, had obtained bids for demolition and removal of the structure.
17
18 Mr. Morrison stated he had received a letter from Todd Hubmer, WSB, recommending the
immediate demolition of the home to begin the process of construction of flood mitigation
improvements.
21
22 Cavanaugh expressed concern over demolishing the home now since the overall plan has not been
23 finalized. He added the wall could be taken down until further action becomes critical. He stated
24 he has requested investigating the possibility of a holding pond at the Town `n' Country location
25 which would be less destructive to the community.
26
27 Marks asked whether Cavanaugh is suggesting the City hold the property indefinitely and resell it
28 as residential property.
29
30 Cavanaugh stated the Town `n' Country's viability as an alternative holding pond area could
31 change the dynamics of the plan. He added if the dynamics of the plan shows another solution, it
32 should be pursued.
33
34 Faust asked whether Cavanaugh proposes reselling the land for residential use. Mayor Ranallo
35 stated the City has accepted the FEMA grant to purchase the house with the understanding that it
36 would be demolished. He added the abandonment of the house would send the wrong signal to
37 residents.
38
39 Faust expressed concern that the sidewalk at 2713 St. Anthony Boulevard might be broken during
40 construction, and requested an assurance in the motion that the sidewalk would not deteriorate
02 through demolition of the house.
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• September 22, 1998
Page 11
1 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to accept bid from Land Recycling Services, Inc. to
2 accomplish demolition of the house at 2713 St. Anthony Boulevard for a total of$12,378.00.
3 Motion carried unanimously.
4 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
5 XL ADJOURNMENT.
6 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 P.M.
7 Respectfully submitted,
8 Mary Mullen
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