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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
• REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
3 JULY 13, 1999
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
5 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor
6 Ranallo.
7 II. ROLL CALL.
8 Councilmembers present: Ranallo,Marks, Faust, Cavanaugh, and Thuesen.
9 Councilmembers absent: None.
10 Also present: City Manager Mike Monson.
11 III. APPROVAL OF JULY 13, 1999 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
12 Motion by Marks, second by Cavanaugh to approve the July 13, 1999 Regular City Council
13 Meeting Agenda with the following additions:
14 VII. Reports, Item C. Sister City Association Report
15 VII. Reports, Item F. Removal of 2709 Pahl Avenue
16 VII. Reports, Item G. Review of 29th Avenue Reconstruction
0 Motion carried unanimously.
18 IV. APPROVAL OF JUNE 22, 1999 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
19 Motion by Faust, second by Thuesen to approve the June 22, 1999 Regular City Council Meeting
20 Minutes as presented.
21 Motion carried unanimously.
22 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
23 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the following licenses:
24 Multiple Dwelling License: (Renewal)
25 Frances Sandberg, 3820 Macalaster Drive
26
27 Contractors License:
28 Nelson Stucco Company, Inc., Elk River, MN
29 AWS d.b.a. Affordable Roofing, St. Anthony, MN
30
31 Heating License: (Renewal)
32 Guyer's Builders Express, Plymouth, MN
Kath Heating & Air Conditioning, Little Canada, MN
Centraire Heating& Air Conditioning, Eden Prairie, MN
35 Yale Incorporated, Mpls, MN
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1 G R Mechanical, Inc., Rogers, MN
2 Standard Heating &Air Conditioning, Mpls,MN
3 Dependable Indoor Air Quality MN, Coon Rapids, MN
4 Maple Grove Heating & Air Conditioning, Osseo, MN
5 River City Sheet Metal, Inc., Coon Rapids, MN
6 P.H. Services Co., Inc., Brooklyn Center, MN
7 Reliant Energy-Minnegasco, Mpls, MN
8 Automatic Garage Door& Fireplace, Brooklyn Park, MN
9 American Heating & Air Supply, Inc., Spring Lake Park, MN
10 P.R.S. Mechanical, Inc., Mpls, MN
11 Richmond& Sons Electric, Inc. d.b.a. Golden Valley Htg& Airm Crystal, MN
12 Sedgwick Heating&A/C, Mpls, MN
13 Vogt Heating & Air Conditioning, St. Louis Park, MN
14 Motion carried unanimously.
15 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
6 Motion by Marks, second by Cavanaugh to approve the following claims:
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17 A. Legal Services:
18 1. Dorsey & Whitney in the amount of:
19 a. $2,643.80 for legal services rendered through May 31, 1999 with regard to
20 the Harding Street Ponding Project.
21 b. $1,842.71 for general legal services rendered through May 31, 1999.
22 B. Engineering Services:
23 1. SEH/RCM in the amount of:
24 a. $3,409.16 for professional services rendered through April 30, 1999 with
25 regard to water treatment plant repair.
26 b. $1,812.57 for professional services rendered through April 30, 1999 with
27 regard to Silver Lake Road Watermain.
28 C. $223.58 for professional services rendered through April 30, 1999 with
29 regard to St. Anthony Boulevard Sidewalk Reconstruction.
30 - d. $303.09 for professional services rendered through April 30, 1999 with
31 regard to 1998 Street Improvements.
32 2. WSB & Associates, Inc. in the amount of:
33 a. $210.63 for general professional services rendered from May 1, 1999
34 through May 31, 1999.
35 b. $1,643.50 for professional services rendered from May 1, 1999 through
36 May 31, 1999 with regard to 2000 Street Reconstruction Feasibility Study.
C. Water Tower Park:
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1 1. BRW in the amount of$5,422.35 for professional services rendered from April 3,
2 1999 through May 5, 1999 with regard to Central Park playground field survey
3 and park design.
4 D. MSA Sidewalk Project:
5 1. Standard Sidewalk, Inc. in the amount of$9,675.48 for St. Anthony Boulevard
6 and Kenzie Terrace sidewalk construction.
7 E. G.A.C. Water Filtration Plant:
8 1. Jay Bros., Inc. in the amount of$8,973.68 for maintenance work at the G.A.C.
9 water filtration plant.
10 2. Magney Construction, Inc. in the amount of$31,168.55 for maintenance work at
11 the G.A.C. filtration plant.
12 F. Road Improvement Bonds:
13 1. Firstar in the amount of:
14 a. $8,238.75 for debt service with regard to the GO Improvement Bond.dated
15 8/1/93.
16 b. $11,932.50 for debt service with regard to the GO Improvement Bonds
17 dated 6/l/94.
18 C. $20,647.50 for debt service with regard to the GO Improvement Bond
0dated 3/1/95.
20 d. $16,699.38 for debt service with regard to the GO Improvement Bonds,
21 Series 1997A.
22 e. $16,688.75 for debt service with regard to the GO Improvement Bonds,
23 Series 1998A.
24 G. 1999 Street& Water Main Improvements:
25 1. Northdale Construction in the amount of$223,991.83 for 1999 Street and
26 Watermain Improvements for the period ending June 30, 1999.
27 H. Silver Point and Central Parks Storm Water Improvement Project:
28 1. Richard Knutson, Inc. in the amount of$50,176.49 for Silver Point Park 7 Central
29 Park Stormwater Improvement Project for the period ending June 28, 1999.
30 I. 4 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
31 Motion carried unanimously.
32 VII. REPORTS.
33 A. Presentation of Plaque to the family of Bill Myers by U.S. Senator Rod Grams.
34 Ranallo welcomed Linda Westrom, State Field Representative for Senator Rod Grams, and
35 invited her to address the Council. Ms. Westrom presented a certificate to the family of Bill
36 Myers on behalf of Senator Grams and the Congressional Fire Service Institute, which
37 recognizes and honors firefighters throughout the country.
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1 Ms. Westrom read a letter from Senator Grams which expressed his heartfelt congratulations in
2 memory of Bill Myers, and his conviction that Mr. Myer's dedication and service should be a
3 great source of pride for his family.
4 Mayor Ranallo thanked Ms. Westrom for her representation of Senator Grams in presenting the
5 plaque.
6 B. Presentation of Plaque to retiring Reserve Firefighter Dan Kramer by Mayor Ranallo
7 Ranallo welcomed Fire Chief Dick Johnson and invited him to address the Council. Johnson
8 presented a plaque to retiring reserve firefighter Dan Kramer. He stated Mr. Kramer has served
9 the community as a part-time firefighter with dedication and commitment for 25 years. He noted
10 Mr. Kramer was the first recipient of the Villager of the Year award. He added the City's part-
11 time firefighters make many sacrifices on behalf of the community, which owes them a debt of
12 gratitude.
13 Dan Kramer thanked the Fire Chief and Council for honoring him and creating such a
14 memorable occasion for him and his family. He thanked.his wife, Kay, for her support over the
years. He stated he is proud to have served the community and worked with such an outstanding
group of firefighters. He added he leaves the department with good feelings.
17 C. Sister City Association Report.
18 Ranallo invited Marks to address the Council with regard to recent Sister City association
19 activities. Marks stated the Rivakat Dance Group from Salo, Finland had recently visited the
20 City, and he invited representatives from the Sister City Association to address the Council.
21 Blossom Gullickson stated she is a member of the Sister City Association, and reviewed the
22 recent Rivakat Dance Group visit from June 14-24 during which 16 youth and 6 adults visited
23 the City and were excellent ambassadors of Salo, Finland. She added the group performed at 7
24 different venues including the Swedish Institute and the St. Anthony Main Festival, as well as a
25 local picnic in their honor. She noted the group's excellent organization and discipline during
26 their stay.
27 Ms. Gullickson stated the program offers great value in that residents can see firsthand the
28 similarities and differences between the two cultures.
29 Ruth Ann Marks, 3424 Silver Lake Road, stated she is also a member of the organization, and
30 reviewed the picnic in honor of Rivakat which was held June 18 in the Central Park pavilion.
31 She noted the event was very successful,with 125 people in attendance, demonstrating the City's
32 strong support for the Sister City organization. She thanked Public Works Director Jay Hartman
0 and City staff for their assistance in planning and organizing the picnic.
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1 Ranallo thanked Ms. Gullickson and Ms. Marks for their reports and their work in the
2 organization.
3 Marks noted an art exchange with students in Salo, Finland is planned for next year and is being
4 organized by Ms. Ruth Ann Marks.
5 D. Proclamation declaring National Night Out- August 3, 1999.
6 Motion.by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve a Proclamation declaring August 3, 1999
7 "National Night Out", a nationwide crime and drug prevention program sponsored by the
8 National Association of Town Watch(NATW).
9 Motion carried unanimously.
10 E. Parks Commission Report on dedication of Water Tower Park.
I l Ranallo welcomed Parks Commissioner George Wagner and invited him to address the Council.
12 Mr. Wagner stated the Commission met the previous evening and reviewed the progress of
13 construction in Silver Point Park, with which the Commission was disappointed. He added the
14 Commission had concerns that the park would not be ready for use by next summer. He noted
0the playground equipment has arrived and is being installed, and the Commission has requested
16 temporary fencing around it.
17 Mr. Wagner stated the Commission requested a backstop extension on one of the ballfields
18 which is located near a tots play area. He added the backstop is currently 12 feet and the
19 Commission recommends raising it to 16 feet with a cantilever addition.
20 Mr. Wagner stated the Commission has safety concerns regarding one of the drain grates which
21 seems to be installed incorrectly and is not fenced. He added the Commission recommends that
22 issue be addressed as a safety precaution.
23 Mr. Wagner stated the Commission is pleased with the overall design and construction of the
24 park.
25 Todd Hubmer, WSB, Inc., presented a depiction of the current design of the ballfield backstop as
26 well as 3 options for its extension. He noted the 3rd option, raising the backstop to 16 feet at a
27 cost of$4,059.50,provides the greatest level of safety protection.
28 Cavanaugh asked whether a cantilever could be installed only on the east side near the play area
29 to provide cost savings. Mr. Hubmer stated the backstop would need to be altered significantly
30 to accommodate this and would therefore not provide a significant savings.
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1 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the extension of the ballfield backstop in Silver
2 Point Park using Option#3 as presented by WSB, Inc. at a cost of$4,059.50.
3 Motion carried unanimously.
4 Mr. Hubmer stated, with regard to the storm sewer drain grate, a fence was not initially installed
5 as the grate is not located near a pedestrian traffic area, and a fence would present maintenance
6 problems. He agreed to review the installation of the grate and the addition of a fence.
7 Ranallo asked when the park construction would be completed. Mr. Hubmer stated the
8 construction should be completed by Friday, July 23, 1999 if weather permits.
9 Ranallo asked what time construction commenced on Saturday, July 10. Mr. Hubmer stated he
10 understood the contractor began working before 8:00 AM in violation of the Council's recent
11 authorization of an 8:00 AM start time. He advised the City attorney could be consulted to
12 determine what action, if any, should be taken. He added the contractor will probably not work
13 another Saturday.
• Mr. Wagner stated the Parks Commission also toured the Water Tower Park construction site and
15 is very happy with its progress. He added the Commission would like to hold a park dedication
16 on August 4 or 5 with the participation of the Council. Ranallo stated the Councilmembers
17 would be involved in a budget review on August 4.
18 Ranallo stated the dedication will be a good kick-off for VillageFest. Mr. Wagner stated the
19 Commission hoped to have a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the park entrance.
20 Mr. Wagner stated the Commission recommends that the pump house be painted in advance of
21 the park dedication. Ranallo stated that would be completed. He thanked Mr. Wagner for his
22 report, and urged him to convey the Council's appreciation to the Commission.
23 Mr. Wagner stated the Commission also discussed the proposed pocket parks. He added the
24 Commission's consensus was that residents near the pocket parks should have input into the
25 design of the parks. He noted the Commission would wish to be involved in park planning if the
26 double lot on Pahl Avenue is realized.
27 Mr. Hubmer stated the proposed design for the pocket parks in the home buyout locations has
28 been reviewed at neighborhood meetings. He added that some residents on the north end of St.
29 Anthony Boulevard expressed concern that their homes will be exposed to the boulevard through
30 the pocket park, and the design provides some tree cover to screen them. He noted the design
also includes more trees along the boulevard.
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1 Mr. Hubmer stated the response from residents attending that evening's neighborhood meeting
2 was positive. He added the residents were pleased with the answers they received to their
3 questions, and the design will move forward based on the residents' input.
4 Marks stated, in his opinion,the large holding pond at the north end of Central Park does not
5 appear to be graded properly. Mr. Hubmer agreed to review the situation.
6 F. Removal of 2709 Pahl Avenue.
7 Ranallo welcomed Mary Ann Kuharski, 2709 Pahl Avenue, and invited her to address the
8 Council. Ms. Kuharski stated she wished to address the Council regarding the proposed buyout
9 of her home. She added she was contacted last week by City Manager Mike Mornson who.
10 indicated that the Council held a worksession to discuss taking her home.
11 Ms. Kuharski stated that she and her husband respect the Council for attempting to address the
12 City's on-going flooding problems, and commended them for taking action to bring relief to
13 residents repeatedly affected by floods. She expressed her objection that their home has been
14 singled out for removal. She added she and her family have lived in the home for 22 years and
15 she has 6 children currently living at home.
• Ms. Kuharski stated her family has not spoken out against this proposed removal previously but
17 feels the necessity of doing it now. She urged the Council to consider other methods of
18 completing the flooding relief efforts. She thanked the Council for their attention.
19 Ranallo stated the flooding situation has been studied repeatedly and all options have been
20 considered. He stressed that he would not vote in favor of taking someone's home, and he has
21 firmly supported the "willing seller willing buyer" scenario. He added this is obviously not the
22 case with the Kuharski family. He expressed concern that if the flooding situation is not
23 rectified, residents in that area will continue to.experience problems.
24 G. Review of 29th Avenue Reconstruction
25 Mr. Hubmer stated the Council had tabled this issue at their last meeting. Ranallo stressed the
26 importance of community involvement before the reconstruction commences. He stated the
27 issue was tabled due to additions made to the plans authorized by the Council in the original
28 resolution.
29 Cavanaugh stated the initial object of the reconstruction project was to solve flooding problems,
30 and the enlarged project involving street widening will open a Pandora's Box, and bring other
31 issues forward. Thuesen stated, in his opinion, these discussions involving the expanded project
32 are good, and hopefully the project will be done right the first time. He added he believes the
issue is worth exploring.
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1 Mr. Hubmer stated the project was expanded to increase the sidewalk corridor and address
2 significant sanitary backup problems within the community. He noted the present sewer line
3 does not accommodate current flow, and a new system may alleviate those problems.
4 Faust stated the issue had been tabled because the Council can not support any course of action at
5 this point. He commended Mr. Hubmer for presenting possible courses of action to the Council.
6 He added that community input is necessary before a decision can be made. He noted the project
7 might save money in the long.run, and the addition of sidewalks is a positive one as it represents
8 a conduit for the community.
9 Marks stated residents are concerned about the high volume and speed of traffic along 29th
10 Avenue. He expressed his approval of the addition of sidewalks which help build community
11 among neighbors.
12 Cavanaugh expressed concern that the Council should not lose sight of the original issue which is
13 the resolution of flooding problems.
Ranallo noted the public hearing is scheduled for July 27, 1999 and a notice has been sent.
it Morrison stated the Council traditionally plays a passive role in such hearings. Mr. Hubmer
16 added the public hearing will be part of the larger consensus-building process.
17 Ranallo requested that an attendance record be kept at the public hearing so that no residents will
18 be left out of the process.
19 H. Councilmembers.
20 Faust stated the fiscal future policy agenda is being set for the next legislative session. He noted
21 the Councilmembers should consider relevant issues for contribution. He added the bonding
22 session process is beginning in which the City will be involved.
23 Thuesen reported on his attendance at the St. Anthony Shopping Center merchant's monthly
24 meeting at which the center's new owners were discussed. He added the merchants are
25 maintaining an anticipatory attitude as they wait to see what changes will be made.
26 Thuesen stated the shopping center merchants are planning their annual summer carnival to be
27 held August 21, 1999. He added a variety of activities are planned,through which they hope to
28 increase their visibility.
29 Cavanaugh reported on his attendance at a recent Adults and Children Together In Our
30 Neighborhood (ACTION) meeting.
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1 Cavanaugh reported on his attendance at 2 recent Y2K information meetings. He stated much of
2 the discussion centers around grass roots organizational efforts. He added there will be more
3 media coverage of the issue after September.
4 Cavanaugh stated a concert benefiting the Second Harvest foodshelf will be held Sunday July 18,
5 1999 from 12:00-8:00 PM in the high school football stadium. He noted that 12 local bands will
6 be featured, and admission is $2 with a food donation or$5 without a donation. He added this
7 will be a positive community event and noise will be kept within limits.
8 Cavanaugh reported on his attendance at a recent VillageFest organizational meeting. He stated
9 that plans are progressing, to include a concert at the Stone House, a 5K race,parade and tennis
10 tournament. He added that a scavenger hunt will be held this year rather than a medallion hunt
11 as in previous years. He noted the festival will be a wonderful event for the community.
12 Marks presented photographs taken during the recent visit from the Rivakat dance group from
13 Salo, Finland. He added the events photographed include a performance at the State Capitol and
14 tour of the Senate Chambers conducted by Senator Marty as well as the community picnic and
other performances. He noted that he was in Central Asia during the dance group's visit, and
465 thanked Cavanaugh for his remarks and assistance at the community picnic.
17 I. Maw
18 Ranallo stated, as a reminder, that Tuesday August 3, 1999 has been designated National Night
19 Out, and he encouraged residents to contact the Police Department for more information and to
20 schedule an open house.
21 J. City Manager.
22 Momson reported on his attendance at a recent working session with the new owners of the St.
23 Anthony shopping center,which included City staff, the center's leasing agent and architect,the
24 new owner of the Town& Country site and Richard Krier. He stated the meeting was positive
25 and progress was made toward opening a dialogue between the involved parties.
26 Mornson stated the group will meet again in 2 weeks. He noted a public hearing will be held at
27 the Planning Commission's July 20, 1999 meeting, the results of which will be presented to the
28 Council by Richard Krier at the Council's July 27, 1999 regular meeting.
29 Mornson stated he received a call from the Hennepin County Library administrators who
30 expressed their wish to remain a part of the center, and were concerned about the shopping center
31 renovation.
Mornson stated, as discussed at a recent worksession,that the high school needs to put a fire road
3 around their facility, a portion of which would be on City property. He added the Council's
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1 permission is necessary and a resolution will be presented at the Council's July 27, 1999 regular
2 meeting.
3 Momson stated that the City closed on 2542 Kenzie Terrace which is the 4th of 5 properties to be
4 acquired. He added that demolition will commence in a few weeks.
5 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS-None.
6 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
7 A. Resolution 99-045, re: Lease agreement for 2800 Kenzie Terrace (Kathy Martin)
8 Motion by Marks, second by Cavanaugh to approve Resolution 99-045, approving the lease
9 between the City of St. Anthony and Kathy Martin and authorizing the Mayor and City Manager
10 to sign said lease on behalf of the City of St. Anthony.
11 Motion carried unanimously.
12 B. Resolution 99-046, re: Purchase of back up generator.
13 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve Resolution 99-046, authorizing purchase of an
0 emergency generator.
15 Motion carried unanimously.
16 C. Resolution 99-047, re: Exemption from municipal contractor law for back up generator
17 purchase.
18 Motion by Faust, second by Marks to approve Resolution 99-047, for exemption from uniform
19 municipal contracting law.
20 Motion carried unanimously.
21 D. Resolution 99-048, re:'En ing_eering consultant for new Public Works Facility.
22 Motion by Faust, second by Marks to approve Resolution 99-048, approving an engineering
23 consultant for design and costs for a new public works facility, with the following addition:
24 Last paragraph, after "new Public Works facility" insert "as outlined in their May 18, 1999
25 proposal."
26 Motion carried unanimously.
27 E. Resolution 99-049, re: Professional service agreement with WSB & Associates, Inc.
Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve Resolution 99-049, approving and authorizing the
Mayor and City Manager to sign a professional services agreement.
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1 Motion carried unanimously.
2 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
3 A. Ordinance 1999-005, re: Dedication of land for public use (3rd reading).
4 Motion by Thuesen, second by Marks to approve the 3rd reading and adoption of Ordinance
5 1999-005, relating to subdivision of land and dedication of land for public use; amending Section
6 615.07 and amending Chapter 15 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of Ordinances by adding a new
7 Section 1500.12.
8 Motion carried unanimously.
9 B. Ordinance 1999-006,re: Councilmember salaries (3rd reading).
10 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the 3rd reading and adoption of Ordinance 1999-
11 006, relating to Mayor and Councilmember salaries; amending Chapter 2, Section 200.12, Subds.
12 1 and 2 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of Ordinances.
13 Voting on the motion: Ranallo, Marks, Faust and Thuesen voted aye. Cavanaugh voted nay.
0 The motion carried.
15 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
16 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 P.M.
17 Motion carried unanimously.
18 Respectfully submitted,
19 Mary Mullen
20 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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22 4ayor
23 ATTEST:
24 City Clerk
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