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Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1998
Document: CC MINUTES 11101998
I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
02. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
3 NOVEMBER 10, 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 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 Mornson.
11 III. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 10, 1998 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
12 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the November 10, 1998 Regular City Council
13 Meeting Agenda as presented.
14
15 Motion carried unanimously.
16 IV. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 27, 1998 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
0MINUTES.
18 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve the October 27, 1998 Regular City Council
19 Meeting Minutes as presented.
20 Motion carried unanimously.
21
22 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
23 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the following license:
24 Motor Vehicle Starting_License (renewal):
25 Dick's St. Anthony 66
26 Motion carried unanimously.
27 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
28 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the following claims:
29 A. Carbon Change-Water Filtration Plant:
30 1. Calgon Carbon Corporation in the amount of:
31 a. $38,400.00 for carbon exchange.
32 b. $38,400.00 for carbon exchange.
B. Legal/Prosecutions:
4 1. Foster, Wentzell. Hedback& Brever in the amount of$3,000.00 for professional
35 services rendered.
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1 C. 3 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
2 Motion carried unanimously.'
3 VII. REPORTS.
4 A. Council.
5 Marks reported the St. Anthony Orchestra will present a concert of works composed by
6 Orchestra members and local residents on Thursday November 19, 1998 at Presbyterian Homes.
7 He stated his wife is among-the local composers featured. He added the concert will be repeated
8 November 22, 1998 in City Hall.
9
10 Marks reported on the progress of the Sister City organization which held its first meeting
11 Sunday November 8, 1998. He stated association membership applications were presented at the
12 meeting, and he distributed applications to the Mayor, Councilmembers and audience members.
13 He invited interested residents to join the Sister City organization, which is preparing for visits to
14 and from Finland.
15
Marks encouraged community participation in the Sister City organization to make related
7 opportunities available to a wider range of residents.
18
19 Cavanaugh reported on his attendance at recent focus groups conducted by the St. Anthony
20 Chemical Health Coalition. He stated the youth focus groups took place on Monday November
21 2, 1998, and the adult focus groups on Monday November 9, 1998. He added a summary of
22 results is being compiled by the facilitator in the form of a community report which outlines drug
23 and alcohol use and abuse issues to be addressed by break-out committees.
24
25 Cavanaugh reported on his attendance at the ACTION board meeting which is planning
26 fundraising efforts in connection with intergenerational focus groups. Mayor Ranallo stated he
27 had received a letter from ACTION requesting a$250 donation, and the liquor manager received
28 a similar letter requesting a$150 donation. He added the City donated $2,500 in 1998 to
29 ACTION and the same amount is budgeted for 1999.
30
31 Cavanaugh stated the requested donations relate to a special fundraising effort in connection with
32 the health coalition, and ACTION would appreciate the expedience of available funding.
33 Ranallo asked whether the amount could be approved in advance of January 1, 1999 for inclusion
34 in the 1999 budget. Mike Morrison, City Manager, stated the amount should be approved in
35 1999 for audit purposes. Ranallo stated the group could be made aware that the donation is
36 forthcoming in 1999.
Cavanaugh asked whether the budgeted amount could be increased. Ranallo stated an increase in
39 the budget could be discussed at the December 7'Truth in Taxation hearing.
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2 Thuesen reported on his attendance at the Chemical Health Coalition youth focus groups,
3 commenting on the opportunity they present for positive community action. He stated he was
4 impressed with the participating youth.
5
6 Thuesen stated he had been in contact with Katherine Hayers, a teacher at Wilshire Park School,
7 who is heading a fundraising effort for victims of Hurricane Mitch in Honduras. He added Ms.
8 Hayers indicated the effort began as a school project but she hopes to encourage community
9 involvement. Ms. Hayers is looking for a facility in which to store and sort.items donated to the
10 effort, and residents interested in assisting can attend an organizational meeting on Thursday
11 November 12 at 10:00 A.M. in Room 112 at Wilshire Park School.
12
13 Faust extended his thanks to the community for the high percentage of voter turnout at mid-term
14 elections on November 3, 1998. He pointed out the high number of voters speaks highly for the
15 City. He also thanked the election judges for their tireless efforts and hard work.
16
17 B.'. Mayor.
18 Ranallo'reported on a meeting on Thursday November 5, 1998 with regard to St. Anthony
Shopping Center which was well-attended by retailers in the center. He added plans and ideas
0 were discussed for the future of the shopping center.
21
22 Ranallo reported on his involvement as co-host of the Channel 15 election results coverage
23 which lasted from 8:30 P.M. til 12:30 A.M. on November 3, 1998. He thanked the 50 volunteers
24 involved in the production as well as the staff of Channel 15, adding the production quality
25 improves each year that the results are televised.
26
27 Ranallo stated he will give a State of the City address to the Chamber of Commerce at Chandler
28 Place on Thursday November 17, 1998. He requested the address be posted as an official
29 meeting.
30
31 Cavanaugh stated the Mill City bakery is now open in the shopping center, which specializes in
32 hand-made.European-style breads. He added new retailers such as Mill City are encouraging for
.33 the potential and revitalization of the center.
34
35 C. City Manager.
36 Mornson stated the public hearing for the Comprehensive Plan has been deferred to the
37 November 24, 1998 City Council meeting.
38
39 Mornson reported on the progress of the City's internet web page design, which is near
completion and expected to be on-line before the end of the year. He added a consultant,
40 NetLink,has assisted with the project.
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1 Mornson stated all internet and e-mail training for City staff will be completed by the end of
2 November and has proven beneficial to those who participated.
3 Mornson stated the Ramsey County engineer is scheduled to discuss the bridge project at the
4 November 24, 1998 City Council meeting. He added the engineer requires approval of the right
5 of way plan for the bridge project from the Council. He stated the engineer will present
6 preliminary designs based on the budget designated by the Council a few months ago.
7
8 Mornson reported on his participation in meetings with Cenco, a jet engine components
9 manufacturer in the Industrial Park, which hopes to receive funding for new equipment from the
10 Minnesota Investment Fund which is regulated by Minnesota Department of Trade and
11 Economic Development. He stated the necessary funding can only be channeled through the
12 City, which will be available to the City for economic development at the end of the loan term.
13
14 Mornson stated the Council has not had an opportunity to discuss the issue, but the company and
15 the State wish to complete the project by the end of the year, and a public hearing is necessary.
16
17 Cavanaugh asked whether the City is liable in the case of bankruptcy or default. Mornson stated
there is no risk to the City in this process, however, the City would need to attempt to collect any
default. Ranallo stated the issue could be posted for a public hearing on December 16, 1998.
20 Mornson stated a representative from Cenco would be available that night to answer questions
21 and has invited the City Council on a tour of their facility. Ranallo suggested other cities who
22 have applied for this fund might be contacted.
23 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None.
24 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
25 A. Resolution 98-078, re: Approve plans and specifications and order advertisement for bids
26 relating to 1999 street improvement project.
27 Mornson stated plans and specifications for the 1999 street improvement project have been
28 finalized and require final approval by the Council to authorize bids. He invited the Council to
29 direct questions to Todd Hubmer, WSB.
30
31 Cavanaugh asked whether the community has been made aware of the scope of the project.
32 Hubmer stated the city will remain the same except for slight changes in elevation in certain
33 locations.
34
35 Thuesen asked whether a decision with regard to the alley between Pahl Avenue and St. Anthony
Boulevard had been made. Hubmer stated the pavement portion will be reconstructed and the
alley will be inverted to alleviate flooding problems.
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1 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve Resolution 98-078, to approve plans and
2 specifications and order advertisement for bids.
3 Motion carried unanimously.
4 B. Resolution 98-079,re: Approve facili1y usage policy.
5 Ranallo stated the adoption of a facility usage policy was delayed until the amount of use could
6 be determined.
7 Marks drew the Council's attention to the section at the bottom of page 2 which relates to Class
8 A rental fees, adding that the sentence "Certain circumstances may require fees" requires further
9 clarification. Mornson stated the policy could be amended to read "Certain circumstances may
10 require additional fees such as security or cleaning."
11
12 Cavanaugh drew the Council's attention.to item 3 under Procedures on page 1 which relates to
13 insurance liability. He questioned the intent of setting liability limits which might discourage
14 potential applicants. Mornson stated the policy is all-encompassing and designed to give the
15 City some control.
06 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve Resolution 98-079, to approve facility usage
17 policy for the St. Anthony City Hall/Community Center with the following change:
18 Page 2, last sentence under Rental Fees, after "Certain circumstances might require fees" add
19 "such as security or cleaning".
20 Motion carried unanimously.
21 C. Resolution 98-080, re: Ramsey County SCORE grant.
22 Motion by Cavanaugh, second by Marks to approve Resolution 98-080,to approve submittal of
23 the 1999 Ramsey County SCORE funding grant application and to enter into a contract for this
24 program.
25 Motion carried unanimously.
26 D. Ordinance 1998-010, re: Storm Water Management(1st reading)
27 Ranallo stated the storm water management ordinance's first reading required approval by the
28 City Council. Marks requested a definition for MPCA, which is referenced on page 7 in Section
29 1675.08 Subd. 5, be added to Section 1675.04.
Cavanaugh requested the first reading is undertaken with the understanding that the Planning
41 Commission and Silver Lake Association may have further comments and changes to the
32 document.
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2 Cavanaugh noted the issue of phosphorus fertilizer use was not addressed in the document.
3 Mornson stated the Planning Commission had recommended the issue be addressed regularly in
4 the form of a quarterly newsletter rather than in the storm water management ordinance, as it
5 would then be necessary for City staff to regulate fertilizer use.
6
7 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve Ordinance 1998-010, related to storm water
8 management; amending Chapter 16 of the City Code by adopting a new section.
9 Motion carried unanimously.
10 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
11 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
12 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 P.M.
13 Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
15 Mary Mullen
16 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
17
18 Mayor
19 ATTEST:
20 City Clerk
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