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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
0 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
4 FEBRUARY 9, 1999
5
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.
9
10 II. ROLL CALL.
11 Councilmembers present: Ranallo, Marks, Faust, Cavanaugh, and Thuesen.
12 Councilmembers absent: None.
13 Also present: City Manager Mike Mornson, City Attorney William Soth.
14
15
16 III. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 9, 1999 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
17 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve the February 9, 1999 Regular City Council
18 Meeting Agenda with the following addition:
19
20 VII. Reports, Item B. Presentation by Sue Wenker with regard to Town& Country area
21
22 Motion carried unanimously.
23
IV. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 26, 1999 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
5 MINUTES.
26 Motion by Marks, second by Cavanaugh to approve the January 26, 1999 Regular City Council
27 Meeting Minutes with the following change:
28
29 Page 5, line 9, change "high school graduation rate" to "rate of high school graduates who
30 matriculate to post secondary education"
31
32 Motion carried unanimously.
33
34 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
35 Motion by Cavanaugh, second by Thuesen to approve the following license:
36
37 Contractors License:
38 Rainville-Carlson, Inc. Mpls, MN/repairing roof at Town& Country
39
40 Motion carried unanimously.
41
42 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
43 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the following claims:
44
A. 1999 Street Project:
06 1. WSB & Associates, Inc. in the amount of:
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1 a. $8,614.56 for professional services rendered from December 1, 1998 through
2 December 31, 1998 with regard to 1999 Street& Utility Reconstruction Final
3 Plans & Specifications.
4 b. $29,566.38 for professional services rendered from November 1, 1998 through
5 November 30, 1998 with regard to 1999 Street&Utility Reconstruction Final
6 Plans & Specifications.
7 B. Silver Point Park/Storm Water Improvements:
8 1. Richard Knutson, Inc. in the amount of$130,084.79 for Silver Point Park&
9 Central Park Storm Water Improvement Project.
10 2. WSB & Associates, Inc. in the amount of$21,414.46 for professional services
11 rendered from December 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998 with regard to
12 Silver Point Park& Central Park Storm Water Improvements.
13 C. Storm Water Feasibility:
14 1. WSB & Associates, Inc. in the amount of:
15 a. $738.00 for professional services rendered from December 1, 1998 through
16 December 31, 1998 with regard to Storm Water Feasibility Study.
17 b. $670.00 for professional services rendered from December 1, 1998 through
December 31, 1998 with regard to DNR& FEMA Grant Administration.
D. Water Tower Park Design:
20 1. BRW, Inc. in the amount of$4,045.66 for professional services rendered with
21 regard to Central Park playground field survey and park design.
22 E. 4 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
23
24 Motion carried unanimously.
25
26 VIL REPORTS.
27 A. An Appreciation Plaque will be presented to George Wagner.
28 Ranallo presented an Appreciation Plaque to George Wagner for his service on the Planning
29 Commission. He added Mr. Wagner has served on the City Council, Planning Commission, and
30 most recently the Parks Commission.
31
32 B. Richard Krier, RLK Kuusisto Ltd, will present a proposal for a land use plan.
33 Ranallo introduced Mr. Richard Krier, RLK Kuusisto Ltd., who has worked with the City on
34 various planning projects in the past and is currently assisting the City with redevelopment plans
35 for St. Anthony Shopping Center. Ranallo invited Mr. Krier to address the Council.
36
37 Mr. Krier presented a land use plan for the Council's approval which represents an extension of
38 his contract with the City. He added that this plan will encompass a series of activities to include
consultation with businesses,property owners and surrounding residents and the preparation of a
draft land use plan.
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1 Faust asked whether Mr. Krier would address the highest and best use of the shopping center in
2 preparing the draft land use plan. Mr. Krier confirmed that the most appropriate use would be
3 identified.
4
5 Ranallo welcomed Sue Wenker and invited her to address the Council. Ms. Wenker introduced
6 her friend Colleen Hodlack, stating they had prepared a draft landscape plan for the Town&
7 Country property for the rejuvenation and beautification of the area. She presented photos of
8 green areas in her backyard and contrasting photos of holding ponds within the City, stating such
9 ponds are not desirable. She presented a photo of a holding pond in Edina constructed as part of
10 its 100-year flood protection program noting its beauty and park-like surroundings.
11
12 Ms. Wenker stated she and Ms. Hodlack had prepared the landscape plan for the Town&
13 Country area to include the demolition of Northgate mall and the Town& Country structure,
14 creation of a lake, landscaping and added greenery. She added the plans they had prepared were
15 not drawn to scale and simply represented their vision.
16
17 Ms. Wenker stated the concept prepared by he and Ms. Hodlack sought to alleviate the
pressure on the Harding neighborhood or Silver Point Park, and encouraged the City to spend the
40 money to redevelop the Town & Country area rather than burdening one area.
20
21 Ranallo stated that the feasibility study completed by the City on the Town& Country site
22 redevelopment and holding pond identified a piping cost of between$11 and$13 million. He
23 thanked Ms. Wenker and Ms. Hodlack for their presentation.
24
25 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve preparation of a land use plan by Mr. Richard
26 Krier, RLK Kuusisto Ltd.
27
28 Motion carried unanimously.
29
30 C. Councilmembers.
31 Cavanaugh reported on his attendance at the monthly meeting of ACTION at which fundraising
32 was discussed, as well as an inter-generational conference to be held April 17, 1999 at the high
33 school. He added that the conference will bring together 5 generations from within the
34 community for discussion of issues which affect the community across generations.
35
36 Cavanaugh reported on his attendance at the Northwest Family Services Board of Director's
37 recent weekend retreat. He added this organization,which is engaged in social services
38 activities, is Ramsey County-oriented.
39
. 10 Cavanaugh reported on his attendance at a meeting of the St. Anthony and New Brighton
41 Chemical Health Coalition, a group formed to address the problems of drug and alcohol
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1 problems faced by high school students. He stated that an issue at the forefront of the coalition's
2 agenda is expanding resources for after-school programs, and encouraged residents to become
3 involved with the coalition. He added students have expressed frustration over the lack of
4 activities available within the community, and Perkins is their biggest attraction.
5
6 Cavanaugh reported on his participation in the substitute teacher program at Wilshire Park
7 School organized by Bonnie Brever in which volunteers provide enrichment programs for
8 students in place of their regular teachers. He stated he had talked to the students about public
9 transportation. He encouraged interested residents to consider participation in the program, and
10 applauded Ms. Brever at Wilshire Park School for her efforts.
11
12 Ranallo stated he had received feedback from the high school student council with regard to lack
13 of available after-school activities, and had also been informed about Perkins. He added the
14 students indicated they would not consider utilizing the community room at City Hall because
15 they don't want to go to a facility governed by the school or the City.
16
17 Marks reported on his attendance at a recent meeting of the Sister City Association which is
currently involved in planning for 3 events: a visit from a Salo, Finland folk dance group which
40 will include some venues within the City; an art exchange between schools in Salo, Finland and
20 St. Anthony which includes a grant request submission to the Finlandia Foundation; and the
21 development of economic exchange between the two cities.
22
23 Faust reported that he is watching the legislature closely and has nothing to report upon which
24 might require the City's mobilization.
25
26 T'huesen reported on his involvement in the Wilshire Park School's substitute teacher program,
27 adding he had provided a lesson on city government and attempted to give the students real life
28 examples. He added he hopes there are future leaders among the community's youth.
29.
30 D. Mayor.
31 Ranallo stated the cable television station has had some difficulty transmitting the Council
32 meetings for the past few weeks but the problems will be rectified. He added the cable company
33 is working with the high school which has some unused cable equipment and cable classes
34 should be available at the high school soon.
35
36 E. City Manager.
37 Morrison reported that the City's employee recognition luncheon will be held March 10, 1999
38 from 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
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1 Mornson reported on.a recent Hennepin County parks meeting at which the possibility of a
2 regional park within a first ring suburb was discussed. He added that commissioners and staff
3 may attend future Council meetings in April or May to discuss this issue.
4
5 Mornson reported on a meeting of the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities' Revenue
6 Committee at which the proposed property tax was discussed:
7
8 Mornson.reported that.2,letters were sent to the DNR on Friday February 5, 1999 requesting
9 additional funding as well as remaining funding already promised to the City. -
10
11 Mornson stated the City Council will hold joint meetings with the School Board on March 2,
12 1999 at 5:45 P.M. and the Planning Commission on March 9, 1999 at 6:00 P.M.
13
14 Mornson stated the Police and Fire Departments will present their annual reports to the City
15 Council at their April,13, 1999 regular meeting. He added Police Chief Engstrom will introduce
16 the 2 newly hired officers including the City's first female officer.
17
Mornson stated the Rice Creek Watershed District wishes to conduct a diagnostic study for
which funding was approved by the City in 1995. He added the District has been informed that
20 the City is still committed to the provision of this funding.
21
22 Mornson stated the Parks Commission has a vacancy due to a recent resignation, and the
23 Commission will be addressing that issue.
24
25 Mornson stated the City had been notified by the County that the Silver Lake Bridge Project
26 construction will not commence until January 2000.
27
28 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
29 Ranallo stated that this evening's public hearing was regarding street improvements and
30 assessments with regard to the 1999 street and utility improvements.
31
32 Motion by Thuesen, second by Faust to open the public hearing at 7:31 P.M.
33
34 Motion carried unanimously.
35
36 Ranallo welcomed Todd Hubmer, WSB & Associates, and invited him to address the Council.
37 Mr. Hubmer stated final plans and specifications had been completed for the 1999 street utility
38 project, and reviewed the project's costs and funding sources.
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1 Cavanaugh asked why the project's cost per foot is 50%higher than last year's equivalent
2 project. Mr. Hubmer stated the cost for subgrade work has doubled over the past few years and
3 significantly more work is being done on these roads due to the quality of soil.
4
5 Brent Gunsbury, 2701 - 30th Avenue NE, stated he has been designated an unofficial
6 spokesperson for St. Anthony Village for Storm Water Solutions, a group of concerned citizens
7 who wish to help the City in its efforts to solve the storm water problems. He added_the group
8 has worked with one of the nation's finest urban planners and architects.
9
10 Mr. Gunsbury stated the City received a number of complaints in July 1997 with regard to
11 flooding on personal property. He stated while 67 complaints were received, only 13 of these
12 constituted viable reasons to institute 100 year flood protection.
13
14 Mr. Gunsbury stated the City Council is deciding whether to put a big pipe down Wilson Avenue
15 or a smaller pipe into Silver Point Park. He added a vote for the smaller pipe will end any
16 opportunity for the City to direct water to the south, emphasizing that water flows naturally in
17 that direction. He expressed concern that the City is unwilling to work with experts hired by his
8 group or review their cost benefit analysis.
20 Mr. Gunsbury stated he and other residents have tried to assist the City in this process. He
21 expressed his belief that the City has a decided lack of vision with regard to this project and
22 requested the Council as City leaders to provide a sense of vision.
23
24 Mr. Gunsbury stated the results of a neighborhood survey recently conducted indicated a
25 consensus in favor of directing storm water to and redevelopment of the Town& Country area,
26 and objections to the seizing of private property. He added he has come to the conclusion that
27 the there is public interest but no political will in this case.
28
29 Mr. Gunsbury stated he believes the Council is pitting neighbor against neighbor and the impact
30 on the Harding neighborhood and Silver Point Park has been tremendous. He added the long-
31 term damage will be profound and dramatic, and urged the Council to consider the long-term
32 impact of their decision.
33
34 Ranallo stated,the City has experienced flooding problems for many years contrary to Mr.
35 Gunsbury's assertion that the issue began with complaints received in July 1997. He added
36 automobiles and homes have been flooded for years, and lives nearly lost.
37
38 Ranallo stated the owners of Town& Country are not willing to sell or go through the
39 condemnation process. He added they are in the process of repairing the roof and intend to find a
I* suitable tenant for the space.
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1 Ranallo stated the City does not seize private property but purchases it on a willing seller/willing
2 buyer basis.
3
4 June Stuhr, 3403 Maplewood Drive,presented a letter prepared by herself and her husband, Jim
5 Stuhr. "We have been residents of St. Anthony Village for 10 years. We are currently employed
6 as full-time real estate agents with RE/MAX Real Estate Guide, specializing in residential real
7 estate. Jim has been in the business for 26 years, and June for 17 years. We are both familiar
8 with real estate values in St. Anthony and the northern suburbs.
9
10 The block bounded by Harding Street, Silver Lake Road, and 30th and 31st Avenues is unique.
11 Anyone who has seen the spacious back yards which adjoin one another to form a park-like
12 setting has to be amazed. It's undoubtedly the most beautiful residential land in the entire
13 Village.
14
15 It is our professional opinion that if the beautiful back yards are replaced by a big,ugly hole in
16 the ground which would closely resemble an open mine pit, the properties adjoining it would
17 lose approximately 20-30% of their current market value. Depending upon how extensive an
excavation would occur, some properties could be devalued by as much as 40% or more of their
current market value.
20
21 Buyers will pay a premium for space, privacy and trees. Buyers will not pay for big ugly holes
22 in the ground. You don't see other municipalities digging holes in the middle of already-
23 developed residential blocks to solve drainage problems.
24
25 Real estate agents don't just deal with the financial aspects of buying and selling. We deal with
26 people's feelings. Therefore we can almost guarantee that a secondary result of digging a big,
27 ugly hole in the middle of that block would be that the current owners of the lots would
28 experience such a profound sense of sadness over the loss of something so beautiful that they
29 treasure that most of them would no longer want to live in their homes, and those would could
30 afford to sell would sell them rather than having to look out their windows every day and be
31 constantly reminded of their loss. It kind of takes the heart out of people.
32
33 There's one more issue that we need to address. The highest and best use of low-priced property
34 adjoining an ugly pit would be rental use. It's just a given. It's reasonable to expect that a good
35 number of the block's homes would turn into rentals with the accompanying absentee-landlord
36 problems and diminishing property values/tax base that other municipalities have had to face.
37 Everyone in that neighborhood would be impacted. Right now we don't want to elaborate on
38 this point too much although, as residents of this Village ourselves, our concerns about this
39 outcome are very real."
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1 Sue Kozarek, 4029 Shamrock Drive, stated she had co-chaired the Storm Water Task Force,
2 adding this on-going problem did not begin in 1997 with 13 complaints. She stated there have
3 been massive losses in homes from repeated, numerous flooding problems. She added it is
4 hurtful and demoralizing to indicate only a few people have been impacted by flooding.
5
6 Ms. Kozarek stated the task force had reviewed the possibility of a holding pond at the Town&
7 Country area and decided that solution was not financially feasible within the task force's
8 perimeters. She added the City has looked long and hard at possible solutions and she expressed
9 her belief that it is necessary to solve flooding problems in the north end of the City rather than
10 attempt to beautify the south end. She urged the Council to provide a solution which will be the
11 fairest for all residents.
12
13 Preston Williams, 2805 Pahl Avenue, asked whether in the context of the assessments of which
14 he has been notified whether repairs to property damage during the course of construction can be
15 completed by the individual homeowner and deducted from the assessment.
16
17 Ranallo asked what kind of damage Mr. Williams meant. Mr. Williams stated he was referring
8 to damage to driveways, lawns, sidewalks, sprinkler systems and other property items. He added
this issue relates to all the private property along the course of the proposed construction.
20
21 Mr. Hubmer stated some driveways will be reconstructed and large portions of front yards will
22 be lost in the course of construction, but repairs are completed as part of the project. He added
23 the repairs are within the City's right of way limits which have not been exceeded, and repairs
24 will be completed to the satisfaction of the City.
25
26 Mr. Williams questioned whether the resident's satisfaction will be considered. Ranallo stated
27 the most previous of these projects within the City had been completed very satisfactorily and the
28 Public Works Department was very satisfied with the contractor who will be completing this
29 project.
30
31 Cavanaugh asked whether Mr. Williams was concerned about the quality of work to be done, or
32 whether the work will not be done. Mr. Williams stated there is the potential for both to occur.
33 He expressed concern that the work completed will be to his satisfaction as well as that of the
34 City.
35
36 City Attorney William Soth stated the repairs are conducted in the City's right of way and costs
37 incurred are paid to the contractor by the City, adding it would not be appropriate for property
38 owners to work in the City's right of way. Faust stated the City will only pay for its standard.
39
I* Cavanaugh asked Ms. Stuhr whether, in her real estate experience,homes with long track records
41 of flooding are desirable to potential homeowners. Ms. Stuhr stated they are not. Cavanaugh
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1 stated the flip side to the "big ugly hole" is that many resident's homes have been greatly
2 devalued due to the adverse affects of repeated flood damage.
3
4 Ms. Stuhr stated as a taxpayer she is willing to pay more to have the project completed properly
5 and everyone keep their property intact. She added that there is no great need to complete this
6 project immediately, and many communities are wet.and stay wet. She expressed concern over
7 the City's apparent lack of political will.
8 .
9 Rodger Ness, 2701 Pahl Avenue NE, stated he experiences flooding at his intersection 4=5 times
10 a year as deep as 42" which causes basement flooding through his window wells. He added he
11 recently spent a whole summer on basement clean-up and does not want to see extra water in the
12 City's residential areas. He expressed concern that something must be done, and the water must
13 be diverted or delayed to avoid repeated flooding several times a year.
14
15 Motion by Faust, second by Marks to close the public hearing at 8:29 P.M.
16
17 Motion carried unanimously.
49 A. Street Improvements (Resolution 99-016, re: Order 1999 street and utility
20 improvements).
21 Cavanaugh stated that in voting for this resolution the Council is closing off the south end option
22 which has been considered heavily and would cost the community a huge amount of money. He
23 added he ran for office on the premise that all citizens should have dry private property, and
24 while 90%of the Village takes that for granted many areas have inadequate storm and sanitary
25 sewer systems.
26
27 Cavanaugh stated the community has the responsibility to ensure public water stays off private
28 property and while the Council continues to consider alternative solutions, it would be
29 irresponsible to redevelop Town& Country. He expressed his support for the resolution.
30
31 Ranallo stated flooding problems are not experienced only in the City's south end.
32
33 Marks stated flooding has been a serious issue throughout his tenure on the Council and the
34 problems are close to being solved at this point. He stated the problem is not a lack of political
35 will but a need for consensus and reasonable alternative solutions. He expressed his support of
36 the resolution.
37
38 Thuesen stated the decision is a difficult one to make, adding the big ugly hole referenced by Ms.
39 Stuhr will be a beautiful green space for kids to play. He added the trivialization of the impact of
flooding does not do it justice, adding that numerous residents experienced damage which they
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1 did not even report. He stated the Council does not suffer from lack of vision in the face of this
2 immense problem and expressed his support of the resolution.
3
4 Faust stated he had served on the floods task force, and it was decided that the minimum standard
5 which the City could accept was 100 year flood protection. He added 13 flood areas were
6 identified within the City, and agreed that many people have not come forward with flooding
7 problems. He expressed his commitment to the provision of 100 year flood protection for the
8 City's residents, adding he would not relent from that end result.
9
10 Ranallo stated the Council has been concerned with this problem for many years, and the issue
11 was a difficult one because of the difficulties in taking property and the costs involved. He
12 added the storm water fund was passed, and recently City residents have been telling the
13 legislators they should not have provided the funding. He expressed concern that with this
14 development the City will be unable to obtain further funding from the State.
15
16 Ranallo stated a project of this kind is a way to solve the flooding problems of the City and other
17 communities with flooding issues.
46 Motion by Faust, second by Thuesen to approve Resolution 99-016, ordering improvements.
20
21 Motion carried unanimously.
22
23 B. Assessments (Resolution 99-017, re: Adopt and confirm assessments for 1999 street and
24 utility improvements.)
25 Motion by Thuesen, second by Marks to approve Resolution 99-017, adopting and confirming
26 assessments for various public improvements.
27
28 Motion carried unanimously.
29
30 C. Resolution 99-018, re: Award bid for 1999 street and utility improvements.
31 Motion by Marks, second by Cavanaugh to approve Resolution 99-018, awarding a bid for 1999
32 street and water main improvements.
33
34 Motion carried unanimously.
35
36 D. Resolution 99-019, re: Call for sale of General Obligation Improvement Bonds.
37 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve Resolution 99-019, calling for the sale of general
38 obligation improvement bonds, series 1999A.
39
Motion carried unanimously.
41
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1 Richard Miller, 2717 - 30th Avenue, asked whether WSB has created other holding ponds on
2 seized private property. Mr. Hubmer stated the City of St. Paul is currently acquiring 12-27
3 homes and going through condemnation proceedings. He added similar situations are occurring
4 in St. Louis Park and Richfield. Mr. Miller asked whether these other communities devastate
5 the property by constructing the holding pond on only 2/3 of the property. Mr. Hubmer
6 confirmed that partial lot construction is common in storm improvement projects.
7
8 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
9 A. Resolution 99-020, re: Adopt Flood Relief Program for 1999.
10 Motion by Faust, second by Marks to adopt Resolution 99-020, adopting guidelines for a City-
11 wide flood relief program and provision for funding.
12
13 Motion carried unanimously.
14
15 B. Resolution 99-021, re: Authorize WSB & Associates, Inc. to prepare feasibility study on
16 Silver Point Park.
17 Ranallo stated the City was considering the option of enlarging Silver Point Park through
removal of 6 homes and certain easements. Mr. Hubmer discussed 2 options which would
provide 100 year flood protection: the purchase of 6 homes that have access off the frontage
20 road, acquisition of 3 easements and utilization of Trillium Park; or simply the acquisition of the
21 6 homes. He added a third option would require the purchase of 4 homes and utilization of the
22 back half of parcels off Silver Lake Road.
23
24 Ranallo stated a feasibility study is necessary to determine cost. He added he had received
25 numerous calls from concerned residents, and invited those present to address the Council.
26
27 Marilyn Leach, 2712 - 34th Avenue NE, stated she has been a lifelong resident of St. Anthony,
28 adding that the City's water problems are shared by all its residents. She expressed her belief
29 that the City's taxes are very reasonable and she would favor strong action by the Council to
30 protect the City's assets. She questioned the need for spending more money on another
31 feasibility study, adding the City is lacking in vision and a change is needed. She asked whether
32 part of the high cost of installing a pipe to Town& Country includes tearing up the streets.
33
34 Ms. Leach questioned the City's choice of engineers, citing excavation problems in Silver Point
35 Park as well as problems with Opus and Apache Plaza. She stated the City should stop pitting
36 neighbor against neighbor and solve the water problems.
37
38 Florence Iverson, 2812 Highway 8, questioned why the City wants to purchase 6 more homes
39 and where the money will come from. She stated she is 80.years old and doesn't want to move.
She added she had spoken to the pipe layers who were supposed to be finished working in
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1 December, and they indicated it was the worst job they had ever had. She asked who was paying
2 for the extra work, and why the community wasn't notified about the extension.
3
4 Mr. Hubmer stated the contractor had experienced problems due to cold weather and mechanical
5 breakdowns which delayed work; he added, however, that the work would be finished this week
6 and would not represent an additional cost to the City. He added, in response to a question from
7 Ms. Leach, that street costs were included in the feasibility report and looked at from a complete
8 project cost perspective.
9
10 James Kimblin expressed his disgust over the appearance of Silver Point Park and stated he
11 would prefer to bulldoze the Town& Country site. He added a holding pond should be
12 centralized in Silver Point Park so residents around the park won't have wet basements, and since
13 the park will not be usable in his opinion. He stated he is not a resident of St. Anthony, but his
14 mother lives at 2809 Silver Lake Road.
15
16 Tom Key, 3916 Ross Road, #103, asked whether water from surrounding communities will
17 affect the City's 100 year flood protection. He expressed concern that if other communities do
not have such a plan in place, the City's plan will be ineffective. He expressed his support of the
redevelopment of the Town& Country area.
20
21 Mr. Hubmer stated there are some misconceptions that water from New Brighton and Roseville
22 is causing problems, such as the industrial site on Highway 88, adding the effect of water from
23 other communities is not the source of the problem.
24
25 Mr. Kimblin stated the power line on the west side of the park will be inaccessible for utility
26 trucks due to the size of the hole which is being dug, and he works for NSP.
27
28 Ranallo asked Mr. Hubmer to address issues with regard to Silver Point Park. Mr.'Hubmer
29 stated the park will operate as a fully functioning park designed with the dual purpose of storm
30 water storage. He added the gravity flow system which will be utilized will provide positive
31 drainage and the clay soil in the park will make water migration slow and have minimal impact
32 on the drainage table. He stated a centralized pond within the park would not be sufficient to
33 provide adequate water storage.
34
35 Mr. Hubmer stated the feasibility study will cost $2,000 and will be completed within 2-3 weeks.
36
37 Cavanaugh stated 55 acre feet of water storage is necessary to provide 100 year flood protection,
38 and Silver Point Park will provide the storage and should be viewed as a long-term commitment
39 by the City to fix the flooding problems. He added the community would not receive a good
0 return on an investment in the redevelopment of the Town& Country area, and he would wish to
41 see how much productivity the City can get out of Silver Point Park.
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2 Motion by Faust, second by Thuesen to table Resolution 99-021.
3
4 Voting on the motion: Ranallo, Marks and Cavanaugh voted nay. Faust and Thuesen voted aye.
5
6 Motion denied.
7
8` Faust stated the feasibility study will not indicate whether the homeowners will be willing to sell
9 their property, and to achieve adequate storage it would be necessary to purchase either 4 or 6
10 homes. Ranallo requested that the homeowners involved contact City Manager Momson to
11 indicate whether they are willing to sell, adding the City will give sellers fair market value based
12 on the higher of 2 appraisals.
13
14 Marks stated the purpose of the feasibility study is to review the last available solution with
15 respect to Silver Point Park, and it might be regrettable in the future to bypass this option.
16
17 Motion by Marks, second by Cavanaugh to approve Resolution 99-021, authorizing WSB &
Associates, Inc. to prepare a feasibility study relating to Silver Point Park.
20 Voting on the motion: Faust and Thuesen voted nay. Ranallo, Marks and Cavanaugh voted aye.
21
22 Motion carried.
23
24 C. Resolution 99-022, re: Funding for Y2K.
25 Cavanaugh asked whether a budget for Y2K had been considered. Momson confirmed this.
26 Thuesen asked whether an anticipated cost for Y2K had been estimated. Ranallo stated a
27 specific cost would be impossible to determine.
28
29 Motion by Cavanaugh, second by Marks to approve Resolution 99-022, setting funding for Year
30 2000 (Y2K) expenditures and upgrades.
31
32 Motion carried unanimously.
33
34 D. Ordinance 1999-001, re: Adopt Minnesota State Building? Code/Amend Fee Schedule (1st
35 reading).
36 Cavanaugh asked whether the City intends to adopt a building code which would provide
37 sufficient fire protection for single family homes. Mornson stated that is not a code requirement.
38
39 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the 1 st reading of Ordinance 1999-001 adopting
the Minnesota State Building Code as revised and providing for its application, administration,
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1 and enforcement; and providing for the repeal of all inconsistent ordinances; and, amending
2 Section 615-07, Fees#12, #16, and#18 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of Ordinances.
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4 Motion carried unanimously.
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6 E. Ordinance 1999-002, re: Water rates (1st reading).
7 Motion by Cavanaugh, second by Marks to approve the 1 st reading of Ordinance 1999-002,
8 relating to water rates, amending Section 610.02 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of Ordinances.,
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10 Motion carried unanimously.
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12 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
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14 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
15 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to adjourn the meeting at 9:47 P.M.
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17 Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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21 Mary Mullen
22 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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3o ATTEST:
31 City Clerk
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