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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
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0 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
4 FEBRUARY 23, 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, and Thuesen.
12 Councilmembers absent: Cavanaugh.
13 Also present: City Manager Mike Mornson.
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15 III. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 23, 1999 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
16 Motion by Faust, second by Marks to approve the February 23, 1999 Regular City Council
17 Meeting Agenda with the following addition:
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19 IX. New Business, Item C - Discussion of Len Biemat/Mary Jo McGuire Letter to Mayor
20 Ranallo dated February 18, 1999 regarding Sroga's Towing Service.
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22 Motion carried unanimously.
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IV. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 9, 1999 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES.
26 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve the February 9, 1999 Regular City Council
27 Meeting Minutes with the following change:
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29 Page 4, line 26, replace"substitute teacher" with "enrichment"
30 Page 13, line 15, replace "to bypass" with "not to evaluate"
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32 Motion carried unanimously.
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34 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
35 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the following licenses:
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37 Service Station License (Renewal
38 St. Anthony Mobil, 2801 Kenzie Terrace
39 Don's Apache Auto Wash, 3725 Stinson Boulevard
40 Dick's St. Anthony 66, 2700 Kenzie Terrace
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42 Vending Machine License(Renewal):
43 Automatic Sales Co, Mpls., MN
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Motion carried unanimously.
47 Motion by Thuesen, second by Faust to approve the following license:
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I Temporary 3.2 Beer Permit
2 Robertson Family Picnic/Central Park/June 6, 1999
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4 Voting on the motion: Ranallo, Faust and Thuesen voted aye. Marks voted nay.
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6 Motion carried.
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8 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
9 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the following claims:
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11 A. Legal/Prosecution Services:
12 1. Foster, Wentzell, Hedback& Brever in the amount of$3,000.00 for professional
13 services rendered.
14 B. Storm Water-Engineering Services:
15 1. WSB &Associates, Inc. in the amount of:
16 a. $10,548.00 for professional services rendered from January 1, 1999
17 through January 31, 1999 with regard to Silver Point Park& Central Park
storm water improvements.
46 b. $805.00 for professional services rendered from January 1, 1999 through
20 January 31, 1999. with regard to Harding Street public involvement and
21 preliminary design.
22 C. $69.00 for professional services rendered from January 1, 1999 through
23 January 31, 1999 with regard to Stormwater Ordinance review.
24 d. $434.00 for professional services rendered from January 1, 1999 through
25 January 31, 1999 with regard to DNR&FEMA Grant administration.
26 e. $200.00 for general professional services rendered'from January 1, 1999
27 through January 31, 1999. .
28 C. Silver Lake Bridge Project:
29 1. Rieke Carroll Muller Associates, Inc. in the amount of$532.42 for professional
30 services rendered from January 3, 1999 to January 30, 1999 with regard to Silver
31 Lake Road watermain.
32 D. G.A.C. Water Treatment Plant:
33 1. Rieke Carroll Muller Associates, Inc. in the amount of$7,149.72 for professional
34 services rendered from January 3, 1999 to January 30, 1999 with regard to water
35 treatment plant repair.
36 E. 2 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
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38 Motion carried unanimously.
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0 VII. REPORTS.
41 A. Parks Commission- February 8, 1999.
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1 Ranallo welcomed Parks Commissioner George Wagner and invited him to address the Council.
2 Mr. Wagner reviewed the Parks Commission's February 8, 1999 meeting at which plans for the
3 Water Tower Park play area were discussed. He stated that a site plan was proposed by Bob
4 Kost, BRW, Inc., at the Commission's January meeting, and it was decided that the Commission
5 wanted a larger play area. He added the revised plan presented by Mr. Kost on February 8 meets
6 the Commission's requirements for the park to include a second half basketball court,restroom
7 facility and water fountain.
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9 Mr. Wagner stated the proposed plan was discussed at length and an agreement was reached. He
10 added a more finalized plan will be discussed at the Commission's March 8 meeting and will be
11 presented to the Council at their March 23, 1999 meeting. He stated the park's estimated cost
12 will be approximately $200,000, and a final estimate will hopefully be presented to the Council
13 in March.
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15 Mr. Wagner stated that a handicapped accessible wood fiber base for the area was discussed
16 which is an expensive part of the development but necessary to create a park which is accessible
17 to all residents.
46 Mr. Wagner stated the Commission's playground equipment sub-committee was in the process
20 of receiving information from vendors and selecting appropriate equipment. He added the sub-
21 committee plans to decide on equipment for both the Water Tower Park play area and Silver
22 Point Park to be ordered simultaneously and hopefully obtain a better deal.
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24 Mr. Wagner stated Public Works Director Jay Hartman had indicated the City would be able to
25 store the equipment for Silver Point Park if the area is not ready for installation when the
26 equipment arrives. He added the Commission plans to have the Water Tower Park play area
27 ready for a July park opening.
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29 Ranallo asked whether decorative fencing will be added along the bituminous road within the
30 park. Mr. Wagner confirmed that there will be decorative fencing,terracing and landscaping
31 along that road as well as along 33rd Avenue. He added a shelter or gazebo had been discussed
32 but the Commission decided against it as the area has lots of trees and is well-shaded.
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34 Faust asked for clarification with regard to the proposed restroom facility. Mr. Wagner stated the
35 plans include a unisex handicapped accessible restroom unit with a fenced enclosure. He added
36 the proximity to 33rd Avenue will hopefully discourage vandals, and the restroom will also be
37 accessible from the tennis courts.
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39 B. Planning Commission- February 16, 1999.
9 Ranallo stated that a representative from the Planning Commission was not present as there were
41 no public hearings or concept reviews at their recent meeting and,therefore,the Commission had
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1 nothing to report.
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3 C. Councilmembers.
4 Faust reported on his attendance at a meeting on Wednesday February 17, 1999 with Senator
5 Marty, Representative McGuire and their staffs to review flood relief assistance from the State.
6 He added as it is not a bonding year there is little chance that current available funds will change,
7 but he believes the DNR enjoys working with the City; has found the City's projects viable and
8 worthwhile; and communication lines are still open. He expressed his sense of encouragement
9 and support after this beneficial meeting.
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11 Thuesen presented a booklet prepared by Bloomington youth in connection with the
12 Bloomington Crime Prevention Association which he had seen recently on local news. He stated
13 the booklet presents a mission statement, crime-related problems faced by the City and possible
14 solutions. He added he intends to obtain a contact at that organization for further information
15 and to discuss the possibility of such a project for the community. He stated he would present
16 his findings at the Council's next worksession.
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Marks stated the Sister City organization continues its work on related projects: the request for
funding from Finlandia Foundation for an art exchange between schools in St. Anthony and Salo,
20 Finland, which will be a Year 2000 event; and a visit from a dance group from Salo in June.
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22 D. Mayor.
23 Ranallo stated a meeting will be held Monday March 8, 1999 at 7:00 P.M. in the Community
24 Room to discuss plans for VillageFest, which commences August 7, 1999. He added residents
25 interested in becoming involved are encouraged to attend and bring ideas for funding and
26 sponsorship.
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28 E. Ci!y Manager.
29 Mornson stated the Rice Creek Watershed District is undertaking a diagnostic study on Silver
30 Lake which will take an entire year to complete, the results of which will be ready for
31 presentation in February or March of 2000. He added this process includes extracting samples
32 from the lake over a one-year period.
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34 Mornson stated the City had been notified by the City of New Brighton of their plans to
35 undertake road improvements on Silver Lane, which is an MSA road, to include overlay and
36 replacement of sidewalks. He added the City expressed its concern with regard to recent
37 flooding in that area and the necessity of removing and upgrading utilities if the road is dug up.
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39 Mornson stated that there is currently no funding for such a project. He added since the road
runs through both Cities, there must be consensus of approval for the work to be completed, and
1 this was not the case.
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1 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None.
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3 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
4 A. . Resolution 99-023, re: Authorize call for bids for repairs at the G.A.C. water filtration
5 plant.
6 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve Resolution 99-023, authorizing call for bids for
7 repairs at the G.A.C. water filtration plant.
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9 Motion carried unanimously.
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11 B. Discuss 1999 Volunteer Dinner.
12 Ranallo stated he has recently had requests for the date of the 1999 Volunteer Dinner, and
13 requested that the Council select a date and perhaps decide on a speaker for the event. He added
14 Mornson and his staff would organize the event.
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16 Thuesen stated he had 3 ideas for the dinner, which would all be associated with VillageFest: a
17 community picnic for all residents with special recognition of volunteers; a picnic specifically for
16 volunteers during VillageFest week; or a dinner similar to last year's event.
20 Ranallo expressed concern that the week of VillageFest, which already takes much planning and
21 effort on the part of volunteers, would be an inappropriate time for the dinner. Faust agreed,
22 stating the dinner is a way to honor volunteers, and asking them to bring a dish to a picnic would
23 be counter productive. He added that the last week in April is Volunteer Week, and the City has
24 tried to plan the dinner to coincide with that event in the past, as there is already other publicity,
25 and attendance is high.
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27 Marks stated the dinner last year was opened up to a larger group which was a positive
28 development. He added the volunteers might not be able to attend the dinner during VillageFest.
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30 Ranallo stated the Council should decide on a date for the dinner, adding all Saturday nights in
31 April are booked so a Friday would be better.
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33 Mornson stated if April 30 is agreeable to the Council, he would reserve that on the calendar, and
34 a list of volunteers and possible speaker could be discussed at the Council's next worksession.
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36 Ranallo stated there has not been a speaker at the Volunteer Dinner for a number of years but he
37 thought an outside speaker would be a positive addition. Mornson presented an information
38 sheet to the Council on a public speaker he had seen recently.
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Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to set the date of April 30, 1999 for the 1999 Volunteer
*1 Dinner at the Community Center.
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1 Motion carried unanimously.
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3 C. Discussion of Len Biernat/Mary Jo McGuire Letter to Mayor Ranallo dated February 18,
4 _ 1999 re arding Sroga's Towing Service.
5 Ranallo presented a letter he had received from State Representatives Len Biernat and Mary Jo
6 McGuire with regard to concerns which some residents have expressed to them about the noise
7 and pollution at Sroga's Towing Service, 3210 Stinson Boulevard. He invited Mr. Joe Sroga to
8 address the Council.
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10 Mr. Sroga stated he has been a resident of the City for 52 years. Ranallo asked whether that
11 block of Stinson Boulevard was grandfathered in as commercial zoning when that area was
12 rezoned. Mr. Sroga stated the block has always been zoned commercial.
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14 Mr. Sroga stated he believes communication is key to solving the issues involved, adding there
15 have been many conversations with residents in the neighborhood with regard to these issues.
16 He stated neighbors have complained that truck's back-up alarms are annoying, adding that they
17 are a necessity and a regulation for trucks.
iMr. Sroga stated his company has addressed contamination and pollution issues repeatedly,
20 adding an engineering firm had recently been retained by his company to complete borings for
21 contamination throughout the impound lot, and contamination was found inside the shop in an
22 ancient oil drum which was removed along with the contaminated soil around it. He stated the
23 dirt-inside the lot is changed every few years to prevent contamination. He stated he is cautious
24 about what is brought into the lot, and Sroga's Towing Service has stepped up to the plate on all
25 issues of contamination and pollution.
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27 Mr. Sroga stated his company complies with all restrictions and federal regulations, adding he
28 understands that residents don't want a towing service in their neighborhood. He stated he hopes
29 to put up a new fence around the lot to make it look nicer.
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31 Mr. Sroga stated the trucks use 29th Avenue because it is the only street which provides
32 southbound access to the freeway without going through residential neighborhoods and school
33 areas. He added the trucks attempt to exit the City as quickly as possible.
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35 Ranallo stated he would like to have the Fire Chief,who enforces City codes, compile all the
36 items presented by Mr. Sroga in a response to Representatives Biernat and McGuire. He added
37 Mr. Sroga and Sroga's Towing Service have always cooperated with the City. He stated the
38 company's use of 29th Avenue was not an issue.
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Mr. Sroga expressed his appreciation of the business which his company does in St. Anthony,
1 adding he wants to stay in the City if possible. He thanked the Police and Fire Departments for
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1 excellent job they did for his son which saved his life. Ranallo explained that a large motor
2 home was being repaired and a line was severed which caused a severe accident. Mr. Sroga
3 reiterated his appreciation of the quality of the Fire Department.
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5 Faust stated a report in the form of an information packet or press release might be appropriate to
6 address this issue. He agreed the Fire Chief should be the proponent of the report.
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8 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
9 A. Ordinance 1999-001, re: Adopt Minnesota State Building Code/amend fee schedule(2nd
10 reading).
I 1 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the 2nd reading of Ordinance 1999-001, adopting
12 the Minnesota State Building Code as revised and providing for its application, administration,
13 and enforcement; and providing for the repeal of all inconsistent ordinances; and amending
14 Section 615.07, Fees#12, #16 and#18 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of Ordinances.
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16 Motion carried unanimously.
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8 B. Ordinance 1999-002, re: Water rates (2nd reading).
Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve the 2nd reading of Ordinance 1999-002, an
20 ordinance relating to water rates, amending Section 610.02 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of
21 Ordinances.
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23 Motion carried unanimously.
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25 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
26 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 P.M.
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28 Motion carried unanimously.
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30 Respectfully submitted,
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32 Mary Mullen
33 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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1 City Clerk