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Document: CC MINUTES 03091999
1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
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1P REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 9, 1999
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7 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
8 The meeting was called to order at 7:20 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor
9 Ranallo.
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11 II. ROLL CALL.
12 Councilmembers present: Ranallo, Faust, Cavanaugh, and Thuesen.
13 Councilmembers absent:_ Marks.
14 Also present: Management Assistant Kim Moore-Sykes.
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17 III. APPROVAL OF MARCH 9, 1999 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
18 Motion by Faust, second by Cavanaugh to approve the March 9, 1999 Regular City Council
19 Meeting Agenda as presented.
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21 Motion carried unanimously.
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23 IV. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 23, 1999 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES.
0 Motion by Faust, second by Thuesen to approve the February 23, 1999 Regular City Council
26 Meeting Minutes as presented.
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28 Motion carried unanimously.
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30 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
31 Motion by Faust, second by Cavanaugh to approve the following licenses:
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33 General Contractors License: (Renewal)
34 Suburban Lighting, Inc., Stillwater, MN (renewal)
35 Pine Cone Nursery, Inc., Coon Rapids, MN(renewal)
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37 Cigarette License: (Renewal - Counter Sales)
38 SAV 1,2700 Highway 88
39 SAV II, 3802 Silver Lake Road
40 Cub Foods, 3930 Silver Lake Road
41 Snyder Drug, 2915 Pentagon Drive
42 Freedom Valu Centers, Inc., 3810 Silver Lake Road
43 Murphy's Service Center, Inc., 3501 -29th Avenue NE
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Vending Machine License: (Renewal)
46 Cub Foods, 3930 Silver Lake Road
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1 Service Station License: (Renewal)
2 Murphy's Service Center, Inc., 3501 - 29th Avenue NE
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4 Heatiniz Licenses:
5 Air Mechanical, Inc., working at 3325 Croft Drive
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7 Retail 3.2 Beer License (Off-Sale):
8 Freedom Valu Center, Inc., 3810 Silver Lake Road
9 Cub Foods, 3930 Silver Lake Road
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11 Motion carried unanimously.
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13 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
14 Motion by Cavanaugh, second by Thuesen to approve the following claims:
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16 A. I/I Study - Storm Water:
17 1. WSB & Associates. Inc. in the amount of$1,678.00 for professional services
18 rendered from January 1, 1999 through January 31, 1999 with regard to UI Study.
19 B 3 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
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Motion carried unanimously.
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23 VII. REPORTS.
24 A. - Request by Shriners to sell onions at Stonehouse Parking Lot.
25 Ranallo reviewed a request from the Zuhrah Shrine Patrol unit to conduct their annual onion sale
26 at the Stonehouse parking lot on May 1, 1999. He confirmed the patrol unit will be selling
27 vidalia onions.
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29 Motion by Thuesen, second by Cavanaugh to approve a.request from the Zuhrah Shrine Patrol to
30 sell onions at the Stonehouse parking lot on May 1, 1999.
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32 Motion carried unanimously.
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34 B. Councilmembers.
35 Faust reported on his attendance at the North Suburban Cable Commission meeting held
36 Thursday, March 4, 1999 at the Mounds View City Council which was conducted via remote
37 from Roseville. He stated the next meeting will be held in New Brighton, and he assumes the
38 meeting will be held in St. Anthony sometime in the near future. He added the Commission is
39 working on a program with the school district, and franchise fees have gone up due to the high
40 number of subscribers. He confirmed that MediaOne will be instituting a 2-hour service window
41 policy.
0 Thuesen reported on his attendance at the St. Anthony Merchant's Association meeting on
44 Wednesday, March 3, 1999 at which representatives of the potential new owners of St. Anthony
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1 Shopping Center, Republic Investment, were present. He expressed his sense of encouragement
2 after the meeting that this company will promote the positive redevelopment of the center as 1)
3 they are local buyers with appreciation of local issues, and 2)they have a history of
4 redevelopment of shopping centers in the area.
5 Cavanaugh reported that diversion cost responsibility was discussed at a recent Northwest
6 Family Services Personnel Committee meeting, and confirmed that this is a billable expense for
7 the home community.
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9 Cavanaugh stated that the VillageFest volunteer committee, which met on Monday, March 8,
10 1999, is looking for volunteers including a volunteer chairperson for the parade and someone for
11 the silent auction. He added that participation in VillageFest is a great opportunity for
12 community involvement.
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14 Cavanaugh stated that he attended the recent chili cook-off at the Community Center which was
15 a great success and brought the community together. He requested that the City Manager review
16 the possible addition of a public announcement system to the atrium area. He added that he had
17 been in the atrium area and couldn't hear the speaker.
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19 Ranallo stated that when the Community Center was designed and built, it was not anticipated
20 that the atrium would serve any functions other than as a hallway, so a public announcement
system was not included in the plans. He agreed with Cavanaugh, and requested that the City
Manager look at possible cost. Cavanaugh stated the stone pots in the atrium should be replaced
23 with ones which are more easily movable to accommodate events such as the chili cook-off.
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25 Ranallo stated the chili cook-off was sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce which had
26 committed any money made on the event to be split between VillageFest and SANBE.
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28 C. MAO.
29 Ranallo stated the recent large snowfall has brought shoveling and plowing issues to the attention
30 of City staff, adding the City newsletter published in the fall of 1999 should include information
31 on the proper way for residents to shovel their driveways to avoid being plowed in again.
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33 D. City Manager.
34 Ms. Moore-Sykes reminded the Council of the City staff employee recognition luncheon to be
35 held Wednesday, March 10, 1999 at 11:30 a.m. She added employees with 5, 10 and 25 year
36 tenure will be recognized.
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38 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that the City's new fire truck will be delivered by the end of March
39 1999 and operational by April 1999. Ranallo requested the new truck be brought up to the
40 Community Center for the Council's April 13, 1999 regular meeting.
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Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that the City's building inspector, Greg Schmidt, will work with Public
Works Director Jay Hartman on inspecting bleachers as part of the new building code as well as
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1 proposed state legislation designed to increase bleacher safety. She added they will be
2 contacting schools to inspect bleachers.
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4 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None.
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6 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
7 A. Resolution 99-024, re: $425,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1999A.
8 Mayor Ranallo welcomed Bob Thistle, Springsted, Inc., and invited him to address the Council
9 with regard to the City's proposed awarding of general obligation improvement bonds as
10 negotiated by Springsted.
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12 Mr. Thistle reviewed the bond proposal and confirmed that the City's credit rating had been
13 reaffirmed by Moody's at A1. He added it is expected, according to Moody's, that with the
14 City's population incline, ample employment opportunities, low unemployment and modest
15 future borrowing plans, the City's debt burden will remain modest.
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17 Mr. Thistle confirmed that the low bidder was Dain Rauscher at an interest rate of 4.516%. He
18 added his firm recommends that the City award the bid to Dain Rauscher.
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20 Motion by Cavanaugh, second by Faust to approve Resolution 99-024, re: $425,000 General
Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1999A.
23 Motion carried unanimously.
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25 Cavanaugh asked for clarification with regard to the Y2K issues referenced in the bond proposal.
26 Mr. Thistle stated that the financial community is concerned about Y2K issues and cities are
27 being asked to disclose compliance measures. He added that the language in the bond proposal
28 with regard to Y2K issues had been reviewed by the City's auditors and is a comfort point for the
29 lender.
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31 Faust asked whether the Y2K issues section within the bond proposal is a SEC disclaimer. Mr.
32 Thistle confirmed this, adding it is also a necessary financial disclaimer.
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34 Cavanaugh asked, on an unrelated matter, whether Mr. Thistle was familiar with the concept of a
35 financial capacity analysis. Mr. Thistle confirmed that Springsted prepares such documents for
36 their clients, adding it is an essential part of an effective debt management plan.
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38 B. Discussion of Ad Hoc Committee for Salvation Army Camp property.
39 Ranallo stated the School Board at a recent meeting had appointed representatives to an ad hoc
40 committee to meet monthly or as determined to focus on the sale of the Salvation Army camp,
41 and has recommended that the City Council also appoint representatives. He added both
Cavanaugh and Faust had expressed interest in serving on the committee and a decision should
be made as to which would be appointed, along with Ranallo, to serve on the committee.
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1 Cavanaugh stated that he had obtained a copy of a letter from the Salvation Army to various non-
2 profit organizations which confirmed that the camp is for sale. He added this is the first written
3 confirmation of the sale which he has seen, and a copy was not sent to the City.
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5 Cavanaugh stated he had met with the Camp Director, Alan Stokes, who indicated that the camp
6 is on the fast-track for sale, and the Camp Board requested that the property be offered to non-
7 profit organizations for potential sale before being listed with a realtor for sale and
8 redevelopment. He added that Mr. Stokes had stated that the letter was sent with a 2-3 week
9 window for response, and the letter requested indication of interest be submitted to the Salvation
10 Army which will identify interested non-profit organizations and exclude them from real estate
11 commission and other charges.
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13 Cavanaugh stated the Salvation Army is taking steps to relocate to a larger property in northern
14 Minnesota and is facilitating removal of whatever items possible from the old camp.
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16 Cavanaugh reiterated that this sale is on the fast-track which does not allow for monthly
17 discussion meetings but requires more immediate action. He added that he learned that the
18 Salvation Army wanted to close the deal on March 1, 1999 but the process has been slowed
19 down and they,will now have to wait until possibly July 1 to close on the property. He stated the
20 City must write a letter of interest to the Salvation Army to be excluded from real estate costs,
and recommended the retention of a consultant firm to determine other interest and funding
2 opportunities and advise the City on the best course of action.
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24 Ranallo stated at the recent School Board meeting it was decided that the City should meet with
25 the Salvation Army to express interest and then work with other county and state sources to
26 obtain possible funding. He added the City was not included in the letter which was sent by the
27 Salvation Army because the City is interested in converting the property to parkland.
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29 Faust stated that the sale is not on a fast track because it will take votes to change the zone, and
30 the ad hoc committee is a way for the City to brainstorm ideas and be prudent with what it does
31 and says. He added that he is a resident of that area and has specific interest in its future, as well
32 as a desire to see the City approach this in a measured manner with community involvement and
33 input from the School Board without turning it into a bidding war out of which the City may not
34 ultimately get what it wants.
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36 Cavanaugh stated the sale of the property has been approved by the Minneapolis district and is
37 now the responsibility of the greater Salvation Army organization. He added they are looking for
38 a willing buyer and not simply a sense of interest. He reiterated that if the City proceeds with the
39 present course, the property will be sold, and it is not the Salvation Army's sense that the City is
40 in some unique position. He stated that if the City meets monthly, it will be outside the loop.
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Faust stated the monthly format is simply a proposal, and the ad hoc committee can determine
how frequently they meet. Cavanaugh suggested that both he and Faust serve on the committee.
44 Faust stated that typically the mayor and one councilmember serve on a task force, adding that
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1 this prevents too much Council influence being exerted over the process. Cavanaugh suggested
2 the Mayor be excluded from the committee.
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4 Ranallo stated that if that was Cavanaugh's opinion, he would move to appoint himself and Faust
5 to serve on the committee. Cavanaugh withdrew his request to serve on the committee, adding
6 he would take care of it himself. Faust stated Cavanaugh should not carry on negotiations.
7 Cavanaugh reiterated that the sale is on a fast track.
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9 Motion by Ranallo, second by Thuesen, to appoint Ranallo and Faust to the Salvation Army
10 Camp ad_hoc committee.
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12 Motion carried unanimously.
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14 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
15 A. Ordinance 1999-001, re: Adopt Minnesota State Building Code (3rd reading.
16 Motion by Cavanaugh, second by Thuesen to approve the 3rd reading of Ordinance 1999-001,
17 adopting the Minnesota State Building Code as revised and providing for its application,
18 administration, and enforcement; and providing for the repeal of all inconsistent ordinances; and,
19 amending Section 615.07, Fees#12, #16, and#18 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of Ordinances.
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Motion carried unanimously.
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23 B. Ordinance 1999-002, re: Water rates Ord reading).
24 Motion by Cavanaugh, second by Faust to approve the 3rd reading of Ordinance 1999-002, an
25 ordinance relating to water rates, amending Section 610.02 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of
26 Ordinances.
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28 Motion carried unanimously.
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30 Stan Kasal, 2801 Silver Lake Road, addressed the Council with regard to the ownership of
31 Trillium Park property and expressed concern over the loss of houses along Silver Lake Road,
32 adding his house is one of the 7 houses involved. He asked whether the park property is under
33 Hennepin County or State Highway Department ownership, and if the park is public property
34 whether he might purchase some of it and expand his holdings and thereby remedy possible
35 squatting. Ranallo stated he was unsure about the legal ramifications but if it is City property it
36 could possibly be sold.
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38 Cavanaugh stated he has the same problem at his home and the County is reluctant to modify
39 easements as it is not worth their efforts.
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41 Rich Leach, 34th Avenue, asked whether the storm sewer to the south of Mr. Kasal's property
could be utilized for drainage. Ranallo stated that is a very small pipe. Cavanaugh stated other
problems are also being corrected.
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1 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
2 Motion by Cavanaugh, second by Thuesen to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 P.M.
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4 Motion carried unanimousiv.
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6 Respectfully submitted,
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8 Mary Mullen
9 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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11 Mayor
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15 ATTEST:
16 City Clerk
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