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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
3 DECEMBER 16; 1998
4. I. CALL TO ORDER
5 The meeting was called to order at 7:25 P.M.
6 II. ROLL CALL.
7 Councilmembers present: Ranallo, Marks,Faust, Cavanaugh, and Thuesen.
8 Councilmembers absent: None.
9 Also present: City Manager Mike.Momson.
10 III. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 16, 1998 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
11 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve the December 16, 1998 Regular City Council
12 Meeting Agenda as presented.
13
14 Motion carried unanimously.
15 IV. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 7, 1998 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES.
Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the December 7, 1998 Regular City Council
18 Meeting Minutes as presented.
19 Motion carried unanimously.
20
21 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS-None.
22 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
23 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the following claims:
24 A. Road Improvements:
25 1. Northdale Construction in the amount of$14,773.18.for Payment Application No.
26 5 (Final) 1977 Watermain, Street.and Storm Sewer Improvements, RCM Project
27 No. 10366.03
28 B. 2 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
29 Motion carried unanimously.
30 VII. REPORTS.
A. Park Commission Report-December 14, 1998
Joanne Kosciolek, Park Commissioner,reported they met on December 14, 1998 with Todd
33 Hubmer who provided an update on Silver Point Park and informed of the construction review
34 information which is available at City Hall. This information will also be sent to the Council,
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1 Park Commission members, and area residents effected by this project. She advised that the
2. project had fallen a,little behind but is now back on schedule. Ms. Kosciolek stated they have
3 had minimal complaints from area residents and hope that will continue.
4 In addition, a subcommittee was established to work on the playground equipment for the park
5 near the water tower. That subcommittee has met several times, is developing a"wish list" on
6 the types of equipment desired, and is now waiting for the results of the physical survey. After
7 that, information will be sent to vendors to obtain bids and layout of equipment. Ms. Kosciolek
8 stated they are looking at multi-generational equipment that all-can use. She advised that they
9 now have an on-going agenda item to allow for reports from the sports boosters, school board,
10 and community services.
11 Thuesen asked if they have looked at the option of applying for grants or fund raising activities.
12 Ms. Kosciolek stated they have not yet done so but after meeting with the vendors they will have
13 a better idea of the costs involved.
14 Thuesen asked if grants are available for this type of playground equipment purchase. Ms.
15 Kosciolek stated she is not aware of any. She added they have a budget of about$40,000.
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Mr. Morrison stated that$40,000 is budgeted for the Silver Point project but a specific budget
17 has not been established for the water tower park.
18 Ranallo advised that$250,000 was set aside for park improvements last year and the 1999
19 Budget contains funds for park improvements again this year. A specific budget has not yet been
20 established for that park because it is not yet known what type of equipment is needed.
21 Faust suggested the needs be looked at first,then the equipment for those needs be identified,
22 costs gathered, and then the budget can be determined. -
23 Cavanaugh stated that once the plan is designed which is believed to best fit the community's
24 needs,the money needed can be discussed.
25 Ranallo stated that at one time he had made the recommendation that anything above the $65,000
26 taken from the Liquor stores could be transferred to the parks.
27 Marks stated that a task force looked at this, developed three different choices, and then the most
28 appropriate layout was determined. He stated that he believes the appropriate method is to first
29 identify the needs and then develop a budget. He stated that fund raising in the City is a good
30 and viable option because it allows all to aid the development of the parks and pulls everyone
into the park project.
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1 Ranallo extended this appreciation and that of the Council to the Park Commission for the work
2 they are doing.
3 B. Councilmembers.
4 Thuesen stated he attended the public forum with the St. Anthony Chemical Health Coalition on
5 alcohol and drugs and does not know what a realistic turnout should have been but was a bit
6 disappointed there was only 60 in attendance. He stated that there was good dialogue with the
7 adult and student focus groups and good information was brought out. Thuesen stated he hopes
8 they take that information to the next appropriate step and move forward.
9 Ranallo reported that today he attended the Middle School Student Council meeting which was
10 attended by about 20 students. He stated that he asked these students what the City is not doing
I 1 for students that they should be doing. One person wanted a center where young people can go.
12 He stated he mentioned the Community Center and explained the past problems with the other
13 community centers. The student indicated they want someplace that is not near the school or
14 City Hall but, maybe, in the shopping center and run by the City. He advised that the students
15 will come back to the Council with additional suggestions. Ranallo suggested the City look at
the option of providing such a place for the City's young people. He asked Ms. Kosciolek to
take this.information back to the Park Committee..
18 Faust stated he also attended this Coalition meeting which he found very interesting. He noted
19 that kids always talk about being bored and someone suggested they survey the students. He
20 stated he talked with the superintendent after the meeting and requested a copy of that survey to
21 see what youth want. Faust commented on the importance of obtaining feedback from the school
22 which can be considered and relayed to the Park Committee for their review and
23 recommendation.
24 Faust stated there was a lot of good energetic inter-generational dialog at the Coalition meeting.
25 He reported that another issue raised was the need for a place where youth can go to socialize.
26 The youth at the meeting had commented that at Perkins they just need to order fries and pop and
27 they can stay all night. Faust noted that an option would be for the City to provide seed money
28 for such a place which could also teach the economics of a business which would be a valuable
29 lesson for the City's youth. He stated the Coalition meeting was a good step and with three St.
30 Anthony Councilmembers present at the meting, it was a good show of support.
31 Marks announced that people are still joining the Sister City organization and invited all to
32 contact him if they are interested in joining.
Cavanaugh stated he also attended the St. Anthony Chemical Health Coalition and saw 60
46 people who would not have been there if not for the Coalition. He stated there was a lot of
35 discussion and Police Chief Engstrom made an excellent presentation. Principals and coaches
36 were in attendance, discussions took place, and misconceptions of discipline of athletes-was
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1 discussed. Cavanaugh stated the meeting was a first attempt and as such was a very good one.
2 He stated the issue of a teen center is on the task force agenda and there was discussion if it
3 would be possible to privatize a center for the teens. Another issue raised was how to utilize the
4 Community Center to which he responded it is probably too small for some events the
5 community may want and the City may consider in the future the option of expanding the
6 Community Center. He stated there will be meetings after the first of the year and,hopefully,the
7 momentum will remain. Cavanaugh stated the Police Chief also discussed tobacco and alcohol
8 checks which was a good discussion. He stated his impression that the 60 who attended were
9 very interested and left charged up about those issues.
10 C. Mayor.
11 Ranallo asked that certificates of appreciation be ordered for Planning Commissioners Wagner
12 and Thompson who will be leaving the Planning Commission and to schedule a presentation
13 before the Council.
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15 D. City Manager.
16 Mornson noted that the bid opening was December 10, 1998 and Northdale Construction was the
17 apparent low bidder.. These bids will be presented to the Council and the public hearing set for
• that project.
19 Morrison reported on the meeting he attended with the DNR and Division of Waters who assisted
20 the City in getting the $2 million. He stated the City staff laid out some very convincing
21 arguments for additional funding due to the contamination that was discovered and the need to
22 resolve those issues. He stated that the conclusion is that it will be a larger challenge to get
23 funding this year than last year. Mornson stated that Senator Langseth, Chair of the Senate
24 Committee, is still the Chair and a bill was passed last year that there would be flood relief
25 available but the level will.not be determined until the 1999 session. The DNR suggested the
26 City draft a plan on when the money will be needed and how much will be needed. In the mean
27 time,he notified John Marty and will provide that information to the Mayor and Council.
28 Morrison welcomed their help on this issue.
29 Cavanaugh inquired regarding the level of the past and current funding request. Mr. Mornson-
30 reviewed the amounts requested and work that was accomplished. He advised that the DNR
31 understood the need for more funding to address the contamination and indicated that they are
32 receiving similar requests from other communities.
33 Morrison reported that Ramsey County has scheduled a stop light for the year 2000 for the -
34 intersection of Highcrest and 37th Avenue.
Morrison reported the schedule for the Board of Review on April 6, 1999 and asked the Council
4P6 when they would like to start that meeting. He advised that in the past it has started before the
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1 work session and asked if that would be acceptable again this year. The Council indicated it
2 would be acceptable. The Board of Review will start at 6:30 PM.. .
3 Morrison advised that the efforts of the St. Anthony Fire Department for the Toys for Tots
4 program and Santa on the truck and will be recognized and broadcast on a television newscast.
5 Morrison commented on the positive impact of the profits in the liquor store and indicated he
6 • wants to give credit for the decision on the new store to the Council decision of two years ago
7 and to the Liquor Operations Manager. He stated the Liquor Operations Manager, Mike Larson,
8 has reported that receipts are on pace to make a profit which has not been seen since 1990 and
9 1991. Also,the Liquor Operations Manager feels this is only the "tip" of what can be realized.
10 Cavanaugh commented on former liquor store employee, Mike Smith, going to the Stone House:
11 He indicated that Mr. Smith was one of the finest wine salesman and is quite a loss.
12 Mornson advised that Mr. Smith is going to become the manager of the Stone House and he
13 believes Mr. Smith will do a good job. The current Stone House manage will be retiring and
Mornson stated he and Mike Larson felt this would be another way to save the City money and
46 actually make more money for the City.
16 Thuesen stated that he has every confidence that Mr. Smith will do well in that position and it
17 will prove to be a good move.
18 Thuesen asked if it was two seasons ago that Northdale Construction had the bid and if there
19 were any problems with them. Morrison stated they did the 1997 project and the City had a good
20 experience with them.
21 Cavanaugh asked if the $900,000 for the streets will come from the State money. Morrison
22 stated that the public hearing on the special assessments will be held at the February meeting and
23 then Springsted will present a resolution authorizing them to do a public bid on the bond with the
24 bond award in March of 1999. He noted that the State money covers the work on the storm
25. water issues.
26 Cavanaugh raised the issue of Y2K(Year 2000 compliance)and suggested discussions on that
27 issue occur at the January-work session. He commented on a recent article which identified the
28 importance of involving the community in what is being done,to provide assurances to them,
29 and to resolve any fears that are present.
o Ranallo stated the task has been assigned to Kim Moore-Sykes to attend the meeting and then
verse the Council on information gathered.
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1 Mornson stated he would like to schedule that topic for the February work session which is
2 typically a light session.
3 Faust suggested the Council talk exclusively about Y2K at that workshop and that the
4 department heads be present. Faust stated that involvement of residents would follow based on a
5 plan that is devised by the Council.
6 Mornson stated they will also publish articles on this topic in the City's newsletter.
7 Ranallo commented on the importance.of becoming knowledgeable with Y2K issues and
8 meeting with knowledgeable people so they can attend the meeting and answer questions that are
9 raised.
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11 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS-None.
12 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
13 A. Appoint Planning Commissioners.
14 Ranallo noted that both Todd J. Hanson and Randy Stille were interviewed prior to the meeting
• tonight and there are two openings on the Planning Commission.
16 Motion by Marks, second by Cavanaugh to appoint Todd J. Hanson, 3721 Foss Road, and Randy
17 Stille, 3117 Rankin Road NE,to the Planning Commission for full three-year terms.
18 Ranallo commented that these are two excellent candidates that will bring new views to the
19 Planning Commission.
20 Motion carried unanimously.
21 B. Resolution 98-083,re: City Manager's 1999 salary; -
22 Motion by Faust, second by Marks to adopt Resolution 98-083, approving 1999 salary of
23 Michael J. Morrison, St. Anthony City Manager.
24 Cavanaugh noted the format established for evaluating the City Manager and stated his support
25 for the format suggested by Faust since it allows a measurement against something specific. He
26 commented that Thuesen worked hard on that process and he believes a process that is consistent
27 needs to be considered.
28 Faust suggested that the Council come up with a format that is standardized.
Thuesen stated that he supports a process which will allow the ability to review issues such as
performance. He stated the Council needs to discuss their objectives and areas they feel are
31 important. He suggested it be further discussed at the retreat.
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1 Marks stated he had obtained information from the League of Minnesota Municipalities on how
2 other cities conduct CityManager reviews. He stated he will find this information so all can
3 review it.
4 Motion carried unanimously.
5 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
6 A. Ordinance 1998-012.re:.Political signs (2nd reading).
7 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the second reading of Ordinance 1998-012, an
8 ordinance relating to signs, amending Section 1400.08, Subd. 1 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of
9 Ordinances.
10 Motion carried unanimously.
11 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
12 Motion by Marks, second by Cavanaugh to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 P.M.
Motion carried unanimously.
14 Respectfully submitted,
15 Carla Wirth
16 TimeSaver OffSite Secretarial, Inc.
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18 Mayor
19 ATTEST:
20 City Clerk