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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
3 NOVEMBER 30, 1999
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
5 The meeting was called to order at 7:22 p.m.
6 II. ROLL CALL.
7 Councilmembers present: Mayor Ranallo, Cavanaugh, Marks, Faust and Thuesen
8 Councilmembers absent: None
9 Also present: Michael Momson, City Manager; William R. Soth, City Attorney
10 III. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 30, 1999 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
11 Motion by Marks, second by Cavanaugh, to approve the November 30, 1999 Regular City
12 Council Meeting Agenda with the following deletion:
13 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
14 G. Consider process to fill Council vacancy.
15 Motion carried unanimously.
16 IV. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 9, 1999 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES.
41 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen, to approve the November 9, 1999 City Council Meeting
19 Minutes as presented.
20 Motion carried unanimously
21 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
22 Motion by Marks, second by Faust, to approve the following Cigarette and Heating Licenses:
23 Cigarette License:
24 Steve's Tobacco, Inc., 2907 Pentagon Drive
25 Heating License:
26 Cronstoms Heating and Air Conditioning
27 Motion carried unanimously.
28 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
29 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen, to approve the following claims A-G:
30 A. 1999 Street Improvements:
31 1. Northdale Construction Co. in the amount of$164,314.50 for the period ending
32 November 3, 1999 regarding 1999 Street and Watermain Improvements.
if B. Silver Point and Central Parks Storm Water Improvements:
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1 1. Richard Knutson, Inc. in the amount of$56,673.91 for the period ending
2 November 15, 1999 regarding Silver Point Park and Central Park Stormwater Im-
3 provement Project.
4 C. Insurance Payment for Fire Relief Association:
5 1. St. Anthony Fire Relief Association in the amount of$26,184.00 for 1999 State
6 Fire Aid.
7 D. Engineering Services:
8 1. WSB &Associates, Inc.:
9 a. $245.75 for professional services rendered from October 1, 1999 through.October
10 31, 1999 regarding 1999 Flood Proofing Grant Program.
11 b. $370.75 for professional services rendered from October 1, 1999 through October
12 31, 1999 regarding Harding Street Stormwater Basin Preliminary Design.
13 C. $572.66 for professional services rendered from October 1, 1999 through October
14 31, 1999 regarding Silver Point Park and Central Park Storm Water
15 Improvements Construction.
16 d. $17,215.84 for professional services rendered from October 1, 1999 through
17 October 31, 1999 regarding 2000 Street Reconstruction Final Design.
18 e. $138.00 for professional services rendered from October 1, 1999 through October
31,.1999 regarding General Services.
41 f. $682.50 for professional services rendered from October 1, 1999 through October
21 31, 1999 regarding DNR& FEMA Grant,Administration.
22 g. $817.50 for professional services rendered from October 1, 1999 through October
23 31, 1999 regarding I/I Study.
24 h. $3,313.50 for professional services rendered from October 1, 1999 through
25 October 31, 1999 regarding 1999 Street,Utility, and Stormwater Improvement
26 Construction Services.
27 E. Legal/Prosecutions:
28 1. Foster, Wentzell, Hedback& Brever in the amount of$3,000.00 for professional
29 services rendered pursuant to invoice dated November 4, 1999.
30 F. Public Works Facility:
31 1. SEH in the amount of$9,552.67 for professional services rendered from
32 September 1, 1999 through September 30, 1999 regarding Design and Planning
33 Services for New Maintenance Facility.
34 G. Verified Claims.
35 1. 3 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
36 V11. REPORTS.
37 A. Planning Commission Report-November 16, 1999
38 1. John and Nadine Kittleson, 3549 Stinson Boulevard; Lot Coverage and Garage
Setback Variance Requests.
it Mayor Ranallo introduced Kim Tillmann, Planning Commissioner, and invited her to
41 address the Council.
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l Ms. Tillmann reviewed for the Council the circumstances surrounding the two variances
2 requested by John and Nadine Kittleson, 3549 Stinson Boulevard. The Kittlesons are re
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3 questing a lot coverage variance and a garage setback variance in' order to construct a
4 two-car garage in place of the existing single-car garage.
5 The Kittlesons originally attended a Planning Commission meeting on October 19, 1999
6 for a concept review of their plans. Mr. and Mrs. Kittleson modified the plans pursuant
7 to the Planning Commission's recommendations and returned to the Planning
8 Commission on November 16, 1999 with revised plans.
9 Ms. Tillmann stated the property in question met certain hardship requirements. The
10 circumstances included (1) the size and shape of the lot, which is undersized in square
1 l footage and width; (2)the placement of the home; and (3)the current single-car garage is
12 structurally unsound.
13 Ms. Tillmann reported that the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend
14 approval of the variance requests to the City Council.
Motion by Marks, second by Faust, to approve the Lot Coverage Variance and Garage
Setback Variance requested by John and Nadine Kittleson, 3549 Stinson Boulevard.
17 Motion carried unanimously.
18 B. Councilmembers.
19 Marks reported that he attended the Sister City Association meeting. The Association is pro-
20 ceeding with plans for an art exchange with the schools in Salo, Finland. A grant has recently
21 been received and a report has been sent explaining the status of the project. The exchange is on
22 target for late next spring.
23 Cavanaugh reported that he attended the Sister City Association meeting as well. He stated that
24 the Association is interested in the City's continuing support, particularly with Councilmember
25 Marks' term ending with the City Council. Cavanaugh continued by stating that the meeting was
26 interesting and informative, and that Finland is a beautiful country.
27 Cavanaugh further reported that he had attended two policy adoption meetings for the upcoming
28 legislature. One was the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, and the other was the
29 League of Minnesota Cities. The League of Minnesota Cities meeting had a panel and informa-
30 tion about events happening in the legislature, and Cavanaugh felt both meetings were enlighten-
31 ing.
Cavanaugh further reported that he had attended a meeting with the Heart of the Earth School,
it HUD, City Manager Michael Morrison, and Ramsey County. He continued by stating that
34 Morrison would elaborate on the meeting in the City Manager's report.
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1 Thuesen reported that he was impressed with the Planning Commission's initiative regarding in-
2 vestigating lot coverage issues and the subject of impervious versus pervious surfaces. Thuesen
3 noted an interesting comment from the last Planning Commission meeting minutes regarding
4 concern about fragmentation in the implementation of City sidewalks.
5 Faust reported that he was asked by the Speakers Bureau to address the students at Bloomington
6 Middle School on November 11, 1999. Faust spoke about the Vietnam War and was surprised at
7 the number of students that could benefit by obtaining a historical prospective. Faust was heart-
s ened by the participation of the students and rewarded by his experience. Faust encouraged par-
9 ticipation and involvement with the Speakers Bureau as an avenue to educate_and support the
10 students.
11 C. Mayor.
12 Ranallo reported that a settlement has been reached with MediaOne. He reviewed by stating that
13 MediaOne has updated the cable system and installed fiberoptic cables. However, in the process,
14 residents experienced problems with cable television. The City placed a penalty on MediaOne
15 and several meetings were held to negotiate a settlement that would satisfy the MediaOne cus-
16 tomers. In short, each cable subscriber will receive a letter shortly stating that MediaOne will
supply the "STARZ" programming, which is a movie channel, free for three months, or as an
alternative, two or three pay-per-view movies free ($4.95 or$5.95 movies). Ranallo stated that
19 cable television would be discussed further in the meeting as the Council considers a particular
20 resolution.
21 D. City Manager.
22 Mornson reported an update from the previous Council meeting regarding recent real estate
23 transactions. The property at 2713 Pahl Avenue closed on Monday,November 29, 1999, and the
24 property located at 2548 Kenzie closed on Wednesday,November 24, 1999. These last two real
25 estate transactions completed the home projects for the City for the year 1999.
26 Mornson wished to thank Roger Larson, City Finance Director, and Bill Soth, City Attorney, and
27 his staff, for assistance in closing the transactions. Mornson stated that the City has closed five
28 real estate transactions in 6 weeks' time. Furthermore,the property at 2548 Kenzie Terrace will
29 be leased back to the current owner until April 1, 2000 or sooner. Demolition on that home will
30 take place after the owner moves to a new location.
31 On a different matter, Mornson stated that Custom Liquidators is part of the H.R.A. plan regard-
32 ing the Shopping Center. The original plan was for the City to obtain a portion of the Custom
33 Liquidators' property, but the possibility is being considered to obtain all of that property. This
34 possibility is being investigated and the progress will be reported at a later meeting.
Mornson reminded the audience that the last City Council meeting of the year would be held on
36 Thursday, December 16, 1999, at 6:00 p.m. Mornson felt that the agenda was fairly short and in-
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1 cluded three or four issues for discussion and the meeting is anticipated to end around 7:00 p.m.
2 Mornson announced that, after the meeting, the City is hosting an open house for the outgoing
3 Councilmembers.
4 Mornson reported that The Hitching Post is in the process of renovation. A groundbreaking
5 ceremony is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, December 9 in the morning, and the project is
6 expected to proceed quickly after that point.
7 -On an unrelated matter, Mornson reported that a Harding neighborhood meeting was held on
8 November 10, 1999. He stated that there was approximately 90 minutes of dialogue with WSB
9 & Associates, Jay Hartman(Public Works Director), the landscape architect, and Mornson. He
10 reported that there was apparently some disappointment from the homeowners regarding holding
11 pond options. WSB had decided to hear from property owners about their expectations.
12 Furthermore, Mornson stated that the landscape architect had a meeting with the property owners
13 to obtain input and thoughts from the residents. The next step'is that WSB & Associates and
14 Mornson will meet with the landscape architect and a second neighborhood meeting will be held
15 in January or February.
0 Mornson reported further on the Hearth of the Earth meeting mentioned earlier by Cavanaugh.
17 The meeting was initiated from Ramsey County Department of Public and Urban Development.
18 He stated that there were seven or eight Staff members from Ramsey County in attendance,
19 Department of Corrections, Transportation, and the Community Development Director. The
20 meeting was intended to reveal the Heart of the Earth's plans and how those plans would impact
21 services, as well as consider a cooperative agreement with the County.
22 Mornson stated that he was present at the meeting, as well as Kim Moore-Sykes, Management
23 Assistant, Councilmember Cavanaugh, Councilmember-elect Amy Sparks, as well as Warren
24 Rolek, Superintendent of ISD #282.
25 Mornson mentioned that there had been an article in the newspaper that the transaction with
26 Heart of the Earth School was over because of a lack of funding. Heart of the Earth admittedly
27 did lose some of the funding, but the transaction has not been canceled and the School intends to
28 continue. The School will retain an open dialogue with the Salvation Army.
29 Mornson stated that another purpose of the meeting was to introduce the School's concept to the
30 City and to Ramsey County. The School is searching for funding, and the City made it clear at
31 that time that the City is not in a position to make a decision on funding due to the change in
32 Councilmembers at the first of next year. Mornson stated that Ramsey County discussed the
3 possibility of funding; however, the County felt that an invitation into the project from the City
of St. Anthony would be necessary to instigate that option.
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1 Cavanaugh added that the Heart of the Earth School is moving quickly and is looking ahead. It
2 has been suggested to hold a joint meeting between the City and the School Board, possibly in
3 January 2000. Cavanaugh stated as well that the County of Ramsey would not come into the
4 community without a letter from the City, but that the issue of funding is a top priority.
5 Cavanaugh felt that the meeting with Heart of the Earth School was productive and successful.
6 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
7 None.
s IX. NEW BUSINESS.
9 A. Resolution 99-068 re: Receive Report and Order Specifications for Street and Sidewalk
10 Improvements on 33rd Avenue NE(SEH/RCM).
11 Mornson began by stating that in September 1999, the City Council ordered a feasibility study
12 and held a neighborhood meeting in October. Positive feedback was received from the residents
13 and Morrison stated that representatives from SEH/RCM are in attendance to present the plan for
14 the reconstruction.
15
16 Ranallo introduced Richard C. Potz, Project Manager, and Bob Moberg and invited them to ad-
dress the Council.
18 Mr. Potz reviewed for the Council that the firm of SEH/RCM was asked to prepare a Feasibility
19 Report for the improvements regarding 33rd Avenue from Silver Lake Road to Stinson Boule-
20 vard. Mr. Potz presented the Report to the Council and reviewed the specific improvements to
21 be made. Those improvements would include (1) construction of a five-foot wide sidewalk and
22 modular block replacing walls on the north side of 33rd Avenue; (2) sanitary sewer
23 improvements to alleviate past sanitary sewer backups into residential basements on 33rd
24 Avenue between Edward Avenue and Belden Drive; and(3) storm sewer improvements on 33rd
25 Avenue near Edward Street. The total estimated project cost is $690,800.
26 Mr. Potz stated that on October 28, 1999, a neighborhood meeting was held and there were many
27 residents in attendance. Mr. Potz stated that the project was explained and, in particular, where
28 the sidewalk would be placed. It was also noted that stamped, colored crosswalk would be
29 placed at the east end. The residents were appreciative that there would not be any assessments
30 due to the project. Mr. Potz stated that SEH/RCM would be able to proceed as soon as the
31 Council approves the resolution authorizing the Feasibility Report.
32 Faust expressed concern that the number of catch basins was increasing from four to eight. He
33 inquired about the benefit of the additional basins if the pipe remains the same underneath. Mr.
34 Potz responded that there was a larger pipe south.
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1 Cavanaugh expressed agreement with Faust and was concerned about eight basins feeding into
2 smaller pipes. Mr. Potz agreed to coordinate with Todd Hubmer of WSB & Associates in deter-
3 mining any negative effects from the catch basins.
4 Ranallo mentioned that from the corner of St. Anthony Road to 32nd, all on Edward, there is a
5 water problem. Ranallo would object to any additional water problems being caused in that area
6 due to the increase in catch basins.
7 Thuesen inquired if the City had other projects for the-future that would be delayed because the
8 City is utilizing MSA funds for this project. Mornson responded that it is the City's opinion that
9 utilization of MSA funds for this project would not have an impact on future projects.
10 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen, to approve Resolution 99-068, resolving that:
11 1) The Council will consider the improvement of such streets in accordance with the
12 report and the assessment of abutting property for all or a portion of the cost of the im-
13 provement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of the
14 improvement of$690,900.00.
G2) SEH/RCM is hereby designated as the engineer for this improvement. They shall
16 prepare plans for making such an improvement.
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18 Motion carried unanimously.
19 Morrison clarified that Mr. Potz agreed to,coordinate with WSB & Associates to ensure that the
20 proposed improvements would not cause additional problems with water flow. It was suggested
21 that Public Works Director Jay Hartman, Mr. Potz, and Todd Hubmer(WSB)hold a meeting to
22 investigate options and provide clarification.
23 B. Resolution 99-069 re: Ramsey County SCORE Grant Application.
24 Motion by Marks, second by Faust, to approve Resolution 99-069, approving submittal of the
25 2000 Ramsey County SCORE Grant.Application and entering into a contract for this program
26 Motion carried unanimously.
27 C. Resolution 99-070 re: Cable Television Services.
28 Ranallo provided the background surrounding the proposed Resolution. There is proposed legis-
29 lation that would eliminate local authority to franchise cable companies and, as a result, eliminate
30 cable franchise fees. Cities are encouraged to adopt the proposed Resolution and forward the
46 Resolution to state senators and representatives.
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1 Motion by Marks, second by Cavanaugh, to approve Resolution 99-070, resolving that the City
2 of St. Anthony must retain its authority to franchise companies providing cable television
3 services and is hereby opposed to any legislation that would revoke this authority and that it
4 further asserts its constitutional rights to retain its local authority to enter into contracts to serve
5 its community.
6 Motion carried unanimously.
7- D. Resolution 99-071 re: CitYanager's Year 2000 Salary. -
8 Motion by Thuesen, second by Faust, to approve Resolution 99-071, resolving that the City
9 Council of the City of St. Anthony hereby authorizes a salary of$74,326.00 for City Manager
10 Michael J. Morrison, effective January 1, 2000.
11 Motion carried unanimously.
12 Ranallo commended City Manager Michael Morrison on his excellent job performance.
13 E. Appoint Parks Commission Members.
Ranallo stated that earlier in the evening, the Council had interviewed two Parks Commission ap-
41 plicants. He reminded the audience that there are currently three openings, two of which will be
16 filled at this Council meeting, leaving one opening on the Parks Commission. The terms for the
17 two applicants will begin on Wednesday, December.1, 1999.
18 Motion by Marks, second by Faust, that the City Council appoint Julie M. Gebhardt, 3312
19 Skycroft Circle, and Daniel Joseph Ganley, 3201 Wendhurst Avenue,to the Parks Commission,
20 each for a three-year term, beginning Wednesday, December 1, 1999.
21 Motion carried unanimously.
22 F. Appoint Planning Commission Members.
23 Ranallo stated that also earlier in the evening, the Council had interviewed four excellent candi-
24 dates for the Planning Commission. There are currently two openings for the Commission.
25 Ranallo thanked all of the candidates for interviewing with the Council and expressed his appre-
26 ciation for their interest in the Planning Commission. He encouraged interest in filling the re-
27 maining position open on the Parks Commission.
28 Motion by Marks, second by Faust, to approve Kim Tillmann, 2904 Crestview Drive, and
29 William J. Thomas, 3305 East Gate Road, to the Planning Commission, each for a three-year
30 term.
Motion carried unanimously.
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1 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
2 A. Ordinance 1999-007 re: Personnel (2nd Reading).
3 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen, to approve the second reading of Ordinance 1999-007
4 Relating to Personnel Amending Sections 300.03, Subd.l and 300.07, Subd. 4 and Sections
5 300.09 and 300.19; and Repealing Section 300.10 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of Ordinances.
6 Motion carried unanimously.
7 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
8 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen, to adjourn the meeting at 8:23 p.m.
9 Motion carried unanimously.
10 Respectfully submitted,
11 Sue Selseth
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
13 G�.PT Clt.
14 Mayor
15 ATTEST:
16 City Clerk