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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
0 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
4 JANUARY 26, 1999
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6 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
7 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor
8 Ranallo.
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10 II. ROLL CALL.
11 Councilmembers present: Ranallo, Marks, Faust, Cavanaugh, and Thuesen.
12 Councilmembers absent: None.
13 Also present: City Manager Mike Morrison.
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15 III. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 26, 1999 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
16 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve the January 26, 1999 Regular City Council
17 Meeting Agenda with the following change:
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19 IX. New Business, Item A. Questions for City Manager from Councilmembers regarding flood
20 water mitigation work session.
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22 Motion carried unanimously.
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IV. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 12, 1999 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
5 MINUTES.
26 Motion by Marks, second by Cavanaugh to approve the January 12, 1999 Regular City Council
27 Meeting Minutes as presented.
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29 Motion carried unanimously.
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31 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
32 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the following licenses:
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34 Heating License:
35 Metro Sheet Metal, Inc., Maplewood, MN/working at 2520 Kenzie Terrace
36 Cigarette Retail License:
37 Stop-N-Go, 2400 - 37th Avenue NE/new ownership
38 Service Station License:
39 Stop-N-Go, 2400 - 37th Avenue NE/new ownership
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41 Motion carried unanimously.
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43 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
44 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve the following claims:
A. Payments to Contractors:
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January 26, 1999
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1 1. Progressive Contractors, Inc. in the amount of$22,022.22 for 33rd Avenue
2 concrete pavement rehabilitation.
3 B. Prosecutions/Legal:
4 1. Foster, Wentzell, Hedback& Brever in the amount of$3,000.00 for professional
5 services rendered.
6 C. Silver Lake Road/Bridge Project:
7 1. Rieke Carroll Muller Associates in the amount of$1,187.87 for professional
8 services rendered from November 29, 1998 through January 2, 1999 with regard
9 to the Silver Lake Road water main.
10 D. Water Treatment Plant:
11 1. Rieke Carroll Muller Associates, Inc. in the amount of$1,242.08 for professional
12 services rendered from November 29, 1998 through January 2, 1999 with regard
13 to water treatment plant paint repair.
14 E. Street/Sidewalk Improvements:
15 1. Rieke Carroll Muller Associates, Inc. in the amount of:
16 a. $250.00 for professional services rendered from December 1, 1998
17 through December 31, 1998 with regard to state aid reporting.
18 b. $1,540.37 for professional services rendered from November 29, 1998
through January 2, 1999 with regard to 1998 street improvements
construction.
21 C. $1,392.49 for professional services rendered from November 29, 1998
22 through January 2, 1999 with regard to 33rd Avenue construction.
23 d. $455.88 for professional services rendered from November 29, 1998
24 through January 2, 1999 with regard to St. Anthony Boulevard sidewalk
25 reconstruction.
26 F. Buerkle Buick Co. in the amount of$20,887.00 for.1999 Buick Sedan-unmarked squad.
27 G. 2 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
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29 Motion carried unanimously.
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31 VII. REPOR'T'S.
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33 A. Richard Krier of RLK, Inc., will present a proposal for a land use plan.
34 Ranallo noted the absence of Mr. Richard Krier, RLK, Inc.,adding Mr. Krier had notified City
35 staff that he would be in attendance. He stated Mr. Krier's presentation would be forthcoming
36 upon his arrival.
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38 B. Parks Commission report of January 11, 1999 meeting
39 Ranallo welcomed Parks Commissioner Kathie Wolff, and invited her to address the Council.
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Ms.'Wolff reviewed the Parks Commission's January 11, 1999 meeting at which a site survey of
the Water Tower Park area was presented by Bob Kost, BRW, Inc., as well as a drawing of the
,42 proposed play area at that site.
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• January 26, 1999
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1 Ms. Wolff stated the site survey depicted contour lines,utility lines and existing trees in the
2 proposed site area, and the drawing depicted a possible configuration of the proposed play area,
3 including benches, sidewalks, ornamental fencing and a half basketball court. She added that
4 due to space constraints, two half courts are being considered rather than one full court.
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6 Ms. Wolff stated the proposed play area presented in Mr. Kost's drawing is smaller than the
7 Parks Commission had envisioned, and the issue of size was discussed at the meeting. She
8 added Mr. Kost had indicated the area could be increased on 2 sides, and it was decided that the
9 Parks Commission's February meeting would be devoted to the discussion of such specifications
10 in preparation for a bid release.
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12 Ms. Wolff stated the Commission's playground equipment subcommittee, of which she is a
13 member, is also considering equipment for Silver Point Park to be included in the bid. She added
14 the subcommittee hopes to obtain a better price if all the equipment is ordered together.
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16 Ms. Wolff stated the Commission discussed a time line for completion of the Water Tower play
17 area with Mr. Kost, and it was decided that playground equipment choices would be made in
18 early February and bids would be disseminated by mid April for commencement of construction
aon May 1. She added this would accommodate a summertime park opening.
21 Ms. Wolff stated there had been some discussion at the meeting with regard to further public
22 input on the process, adding the Commission held an ice cream social last year to solicit resident
23 input, and that every Parks Commission meeting is open to the public. She added it was decided
24 further discussion with residents may be necessary when the overall Central Park plan is
25 discussed, but it was necessary to move forward with plans for the Water Tower play area.
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27 Ms. Wolff stated Todd Hubmer, WSB,had updated the Commission on the water overflow basin
28 and presented a proposed landscape plan for the Commission's review and comments.
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30 Thuesen congratulated the Parks Commission, and commended them for the dialogue at their
31 January meeting with regard to the size of the play area, stressing the importance of not accepting
32 information at face value. He stated he was initially disappointed at the prospect of a half
33 basketball court, but was interested to see the Commission's discussion on that subject, adding
34 that 2 half courts could turn out to be a positive aspect of the park.
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36 Ms. Wolff stated the Commission had agreed that in the context of how the courts would be
37 used, and due to space constraints, 2 half courts are appropriate for the play area.
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39 Thuesen commended the Commission for its discussion with regard to fencing elements and
cost. Wolff stated as fencing is a necessity and can be very costly, it.will be important to
46 maintain the aesthetic quality of the play area while creating an area to which people will be
42 drawn.
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1 Ranallo thanked Ms. Wolff for her report.
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3 B. Planning Commission report of January 19, 1999 meeting
4 City Manager Mike Mornson summarized the Planning Commission's January 19, 1999
5 meeting, stating no action issues had been discussed and it was decided a representative to the
6 Council meeting would not be necessary.
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8 Mornson stated Bergstrom had been re-elected Chair of the Commission, and Makowske was re-
9 elected Vice-Chair of the Commission. He added the Commission plans to hold a work session
10 to identify their goals and priorities for 1999, and a joint work session with the Commission and
11 City Council will be held March 9, 1999 at 6:00 P.M. prior to the Council's regular meeting that
12 night.
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14 Mornson stated the issue of a Council liaison to the Commission had been discussed and was
15 welcomed with enthusiasm. He added that the Commission would wish the arrangement to be
16 on a monthly, rotating basis. Mornson advised the issue be discussed at the joint work session
17 on March 9 along with consideration of such an arrangement for the Parks Commission.
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C. Councilmembers.
IN Marks stated the Sister City Committee is preparing for the arrival of the dance group from Salo,
21 Finland this summer as well as an art exchange and grant request to be submitted in mid-
22 February.
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24 Marks reported on his attendance over the weekend at the Future of St. Anthony session.
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26 Faust reported on his attendance at a meeting on Wednesday, January 20, 1999 with State
27 Auditor Judy Dutcher and her staff at which TIF law changes were discussed, and no changes in
28 the law were perceived. He added the new Secretary of State Mary Kiffineyer had been in
29 attendance and seems enthusiastic about her new statewide job.
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31 Faust reported on his attendance at the D.A.R.E. graduation on January 21, 1999, adding the
32 event was enlightening and invigorating, and encouraged resident participation.
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34 Faust reported on his attendance at a water issues subcommittee meeting on January 25, 1999,
35 adding progress is being made toward a resolution.
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37 Thuesen reported on his attendance at the D.A.R.E. graduation and commended everyone
38 involved.
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46Thuesen stated he had visited the City's new web site and was impressed with its contents and
appearance. He congratulated City staff for their hard work, adding the web site has great
42 potential and encouraged the other Councilmembers and residents to access the site.
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• January 26, 1999 .
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1 Cavanaugh reported on his attendance at a Citizen's League breakfast that morning at which the
2 Y2K issue was discussed. He presented a Citizen's Action Guide, adding that while business
3 and government may be making preparations, citizens as a group are not well-informed or being
4 taken care of as a constituency. He added Y2K is also a citizen's issue independent of
5 government, and asked Mr. Mornson to obtain a copy of the Red Cross' guidelines publication.
6 He added that if a national organization such as the Red Cross is presenting such a case for
7 preparation, the City's residents should be made aware of what Y2K will mean for them.
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9 Ranallo stated the Council had discussed the high school graduation rate in St. Anthony, which is
10 90% as confirmed by Faust.
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12 E. Mayor.
13 Ranallo reported on his attendance at the D.A.R.E. graduation, adding he had mentioned
14 Neighborhood Crime Watch in his presentation and has already had calls from residents
15 interested in becoming involved.
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17 Ranallo stated the Cable Commission had its first meeting with City Managers or designees in an
18 attempt to improve relationships between the Commission and its cities. He added all residents
4 should be aware that cable hookup is free of charge.
21 F. Ci , Manager.
22 Mornson stated he and Todd Hubmer, WSB, are finalizing a letter to the DNR requesting further
23 funding for the flood mitigation process, adding this marks the start of a new lobbying effort.
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25 Mornson stated Public Works Director Jay Hartman is working with Rieke Carroll Muller
26 Associates on issues related to the water filtration plant. He added an inspection was completed
27 and some repairs were deemed necessary which are under warranty and will be covered by state
28 and federal operations funding.
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30 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
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32 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
33 A. Questions for Cily Managergarding Flood Water Mitigation Work session.
34 Ranallo stated a meeting was held January 25, 1999 with regard to flood control efforts, and
35 asked whether the Council had any questions for Mr. Mornson for clarification by the engineers
36 before the next meeting.
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38 Faust asked for clarification with regard to the different prices of pipes, and the exact water
39 retention capacity in Silver Point Park.
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0 Ranallo asked whether smaller pipes could be utilized without decreasing the 100-year flood
42 protection.
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• January 26, 1999
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1. Cavanaugh asked what additional water in Silver Point Park would mean with regard to duration
2 of wetness, and whether Roseville's water could back up into the park.
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4 Cavanaugh asked whether the parking lot gradation completed at St. Charles was accomplished
5 to the City's specifications. Momson stated that it would be necessary to obtain that information
6 from St. Charles.
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8 Cavanaugh asked whether the tennis court pond was to be redesigned as it is not working
9 properly and the Council should be assured of its operability by Spring 1999. Mornson stated the
10 pond is an improvement and is doing the job it was constructed to do, adding it drains slowly
11 which is good for the overall drainage of the City as it does not compete with other water.
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13 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14 A. . Ordinance 1998-010, re: Storm Water Management 3rd reading2
15 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the 3rd reading of the Storm Water Management
16 ordinance with the following change:
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18 Page 2, under Person: insert "and" after "franchisee", and insert a period after "association".
Motion carried unanimously.
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22 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
23 Ranallo noted that Mr. Krier had not been in attendance to present his report and requested that
24 City staff determine whether he plans to continue his work for the City.
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26 Motion by Marks, second by Cavanaugh to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 P.M.
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28 Motion carried unanimously.
29 Respectfully submitted,
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31 Mary Mullen
32 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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36 Mayor
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4o ATTEST:
0 City Clerk
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