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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 12161999 Meeting Sheet IIIIII VIII VIII VIII VIII VIII IIII IIII 100777 Box: 19 Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1999 Document: CC MINUTES 12161999 1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY s REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3 DECEMBER 16, 1999 4 I. CALL TO ORDER. 5 The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m. 6 II. ROLL CALL. 7 Councilmembers present: Mayor Ranallo, Cavanaugh, Marks, Faust and Thuesen 8 Councilmembers absent: None 9 Also present: Michael Mornson, City Manager; William R. Soth, City Attorney 10 Mayor Ranallo requested that a moment of silence-be-observed for Monroe Hall. Mr. Hall had 11 been the St. Anthony Fire Chief for many years and recently passed away. Mayor Ranallo ex- 12 pressed sincere gratitude for Mr. Hall's outstanding years of service to the community and com- 13 mented that Mr. Hall's son continues to be a part of the team of firefighters. 14 III. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 16, 1999 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA. 15 Motion by Marks , second by Thuesen, to approve the December 16, 1999 regular Council meet- 16 ing agenda as amended: 17 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS. D. Charitable Organizations. 0 1. ACTION (Adults & Children Together In Our Neighborhoods) in the 20 amount of$2,500.00. 21 IX. NEW BUSINESS. 22 A. Amended Resolution 99-073, re: COPS grant project. 23 C. Ordinance 1999-007, re: Personnel policy(3rd) reading 24 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. 25 None. 26 Motion carried unanimously. 27 IV. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 30, 1999 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES. 28 Motion by Marks, second by Cavanaugh,to approve the November 30, 1999 regular Council 29 meeting minutes as presented. 30 Motion carried unanimously. 31 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS. 32 Motion by Marks, second by Faust, to approve the following General Contractors License and Heating License: 34 General Contractors License: City Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 1999 • Page 2 1 Valley Blacktopping, Inc., Apple Valley, MN working at Mendota Homes 2 Heating License: 3 DJ's Heating & A/C, Albertville, MN working at 3820 Chandler Drive. 4 Motion carried unanimously. 5 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS: 6 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen, to approve Claims A-E below: 7 A. Public Works Building: 8 1. SEH/RCM in the amount of$1,360.88 for professional services rendered from 9 October 1, 1999 through October 31, 1999 regarding Design and Planning Services for 10 New Maintenance Facility. 11 B. Engineering Services: 12 1. SEH/RCM: 13 a. $610.20 for professional services rendered from October 1, 1999 through 14 October 31, 1999 regarding 2MG Ground Storage Inspection and Report. 15 b. $5,617.21 for professional services rendered from October 1, 1999 through October 31, 1999 regarding 33rd Avenue Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation Re- port. 18 C. $11,309.50 for professional services rendered from October 1-, 1999 19 through October 31, 1999 regarding 33rd Avenue Concrete Pavement Rehabilita- 20 tion Plans. 21 d. $1,903.78. for professional services rendered from October 1, 1999 through 22 October 31, 1999 regarding Silver Lake Road Watermain. 23 C. Legal Services: 24 1. Dorsey & Whitney: 25 a. $892.80 for legal services rendered, disbursements and services charges 26 through October 31, 1999 regarding Harding Street Ponding Project. 27 b. $770.80 for legal services, disbursements and service charges rendered 28 through October 31, 1999 regarding Pahl Avenue Properties. 29 C. $317.60 for legal services and disbursements through October 31, 1999 re- 30 garding General matters. 31 D. Charitable Organizations: 32 1. ACTION (Adults& Children Toizether In Our Neighborhoods) in the amount of 33 $2,500.00. 34 E. Verified Claims. 35 1. 3 pages-of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance.Director. 36 �7 Motion carried unanimously. 38 VII. REPORTS. City Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 1999 • Page 3 1 A. Councilmembers. 2 Faust did not have a report. 3 Thuesen reported that he had attended a meeting with Community Services. A proposal had 4 been made regarding a joint agreement between the City of New Brighton and St. Anthony to 5 operate the pool. Currently, Community Services operates the pool, but it is believed that more 6 programs could be offered if St. Anthony coordinates operation and staffing of the pool with the 7 City of New Brighton. 8 Thuesen further reported that the director of Community Services is in support of the proposal, 9 and believed that the residents of St. Anthony would benefit from the cooperative arrangement. 10 A problem that has occurred in the past is the difficulty in attracting and retaining qualified staff 11 to operate the pool and related programs. 12 Although Thuesen reported that the cooperative arrangement is in the beginning stages, it prom- 13 ises significant opportunities to the residents of St. Anthony. 14 Additionally, Thuesen wished to take the opportunity to thank and congratulate the outgoing Councilmembers and the Mayor for their many years of service for both the City Council and the 40 Planning Commission. 17 Thuesen reflected that there is generally a period of adjustment for new Councilmembers and 18 that he personally has benefited and appreciated the advice and wisdom from the veterans of the 19 Council. 20 In particular, Thuesen mentioned that Councilmember George Marks has been a voice of wisdom 21 and could be counted on to quietly intercede difficult discussions with an appropriate statement.. 22 In addition, Thuesen stated that Councilmember Faust has been invaluable in approaching the 23 State Capitol and achieving funding for the City. Thuesen expressed sincere appreciation to 24 Faust for the diligence and work that he has done for the citizens of St. Anthony. And finally, 25 Thuesen expressed gratitude and heartfelt thanks to Mayor Ranallo for all of the many years of 26 service to the citizens and community of St. Anthony. 27 Thuesen wished both Councilmembers Marks and Faust, and Mayor Ranallo the best of luck in 28 their.future endeavors. 29 Cavanaugh reported that he had attended the groundbreaking ceremony for The Hitching Post. 30 He mentioned that the area now looks significantly different from the old Town& Country site, 31 and that the renovation would result in a beautiful new site. Asan aside, Cavanaugh mentioned �2 that the new owners are estimating high sales from the new store. City Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 1999 • Page 4 1 Cavanaugh as well wished to offer his thanks and appreciation to the outgoing Councilmembers 2 and Mayor Ranallo. He acknowledged that working with the three gentlemen had been a 3 learning experience, despite occasional differences of opinion. Cavanaugh mentioned that he 4 had known Mayor Ranallo for many years and that until Cavanaugh was elected as a City 5 Councilmember, it was hard to fully appreciate the difficulties of elected office. He wished 6 Councilmembers Marks and Faust and Mayor Ranallo the best of luck. 7 Marks reported that he had attended a FACA (Finnish-American Cultural Association) meeting 8 and that-he became involved-in that organization through the Sister City Association. With re- g spect to the Sister City organization, Marks reported that the art exchange continues on track and 10 that he had also attended a meeting recently on that subject. In short, art is expected to be arriv- 11 ing from Salo, Finland and currently art is being collected from all the area schools that will be 12 transferred to Finland. Marks anticipated a successful exchange. 13 B. Mayor. 14 Mayor Ranallo reported that the City had budgeted for two defibrillators for the year 2000. Cur- 15 rently, he stated,there are three squad cards on duty at certain times in St. Anthony. Ranallo 16 wished to announce that Bill McReavy and his family of McReavy Funeral Home is donating a defibrillator for the third squad car and now St. Anthony can benefit-from the reassurance of hav- ing all squad cars equipped with defibrillators. 19 Ranallo announced that the two newly elected members of the City Council, Ms. Amy Sparks, 20 and Richard (Dick) Horst, were in attendance. Ranallo stated that, as Councilmembers, they are 21 entitled to keys to City Hall and he handed both members keys and business cards. Ranallo ex- 22 pressed appreciation to City Manager Mike Mornson for arranging for-the keys and cards. 23 C. City Manager. 24 Mornson reported that at the City Council's November 30, 1999 meeting,the 33rd Avenue Street 25 Project was discussed. At that time, concern had been expressed over the increased amount of 26 catch basins from four to eight. Mornson stated that he had conferred with Todd Hubmer, WSB 27 & Associates, and determined that the four added catch basins would, in fact,help to alleviate the 28 water problem, and not add to the problem, as had been a concern. 29 Mornson further reported the possibility of a valuation increase and that the Board of Review 30 would be addressing that issue at the appropriate time. 31 In reference to the Harding project, Mornson stated that the City had a landscape architect meet 32 with the property owner and provide different ideas and options. At the January 11, 2000 City 33 Council meeting, it is planned to have a proposal to review for landscape services. 11 Mornson proclaimed that December 31, 1999 is a short time away and that the City and residents 35 can rest assured that all the systems have been checked and are ready for Y2K. From a technol City Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 1999 • Page 5 1 ogy standpoint, Mornson felt that there would not be any problems once the New Year arrived. 2 However, as a precaution,the City has arranged for additional staff, which would be primarily 3 fire, police, and public works staff, to be available for the last day and evening of the 1999 year. 4 Morrison announced that the City Hall, Fire Station, and Public Works facilities would be open 5 from about 4:00 on in case anyone had a problem and needed help. 6 Cavanaugh recalled a prior discussion about having the Councilmembers available at City Hall - 7 after midnight of the New Year. Morrison stated that he believed that would not be necessary. 8 Ranallo offered that the City Council should remain available, however, in case it should be 9 called upon for assistance. 10 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS. 11 None. 12 IX. NEW BUSINESS. 13 A. Amended Resolution 99-073, re: COPS Grant Project. 14 Motion'by Marks, second by Thuesen, to adopt Amended Resolution 99-073, re: COPS Grant Project, wherein the City Council of the City of St. Anthony hereby authorizes Police Chief Richard Engstrom to execute such agreements and amendments as are necessary to implement 17 the project on behalf of the St. Anthony Police Department. 18 Motion carried unanimously. 19 B. Resolution 99-074, re: Declare Non-Conservation Land. 20 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen, to adopt Resolution 99-074, re: Declare Non- 21 Conservation Land within City Boundaries for Public Auction, wherein the City Council of the 22 City of St. Anthony hereby approves said property for public auction. 23 Motion carried unanimously. 24 C. Ordinance 1999-007, re: Personnel Policy (3rd Reading). 25 Motion by Marks, second by Cavanaugh, to approval the third reading of the Ordinance Relating 26 to Personnel Amendment Sections 300.03, Subd. 1 and 300.07, Subd. 4 and Sections 300.09 and 27 300.19; and Repealing Section 300.10; of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of Ordinances. 28 Motion carried unanimously. 29 D. Resolution 99-075, re: Ratify Firefighter Union Agreement for 2000 and 2001. Motion by Marks, second by Faust, to adopt Resolution 99-075, re: Ratify Firefighter Union 46 Agreement for 2000 and 2001, wherein the 2000-2001 Agreement between the International 32 Association of Firefighters, Local 3486, representing the St, Anthony Fire Department and the City Council Meeting Minutes • December 16, 1999 Page 6 1 City of St. Anthony is hereby ratified and the Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute 2 the Agreement on behalf of the City. 3 Motion carried unanimously. 4 E. Resolution 99-076, re: Ratify Police Union Agreement for 2000 and 2001. 5 Motion by Thuesen, second by Faust, to adopt Resolution 99-076, re: Ratify Police Union 6 Agreement for 2000 and 2001, wherein the 2000-2001 Agreement between the Law Enforcement 7 Labor--Services, Inc., representing the St.-Anthony Police Department, and the City of St. 8 Anthony is hereby ratified and the Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute the 9 Agreement on behalf of the City. 10 Motion carried unanimously. 11 F. Resolution 99-077, re: Ratify Public Works Union Agreement for 2000 and 2001. 12 Motion by Marks, second by Faust, to adopt Resolution 99-077, re: Ratify Public Works Union 13 Agreement for 2000 and 2001, wherein that the 2000.2001 Agreement between the International. 14 Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49, representing the St. Anthony Public Works Department, and the City of St. Anthony is hereby ratified and the Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. 17 Motion carried unanimously. 18 Ranallo commented that many cities hire professionals to negotiate union contracts. However, 19 when City Manager Mike Morrison was hired, it was requested that Morrison handle the negotia- 20 tions. Ranallo commended Mornson on his excellent ability to negotiate and handle the union 21 contracts for the City. 22 G. Resolution 99-078, re: Conditional Use Permit Agreement with Hitching,Post. 23 Motion by Marks, second by Faust, to adopt Resolution 99-078, re: Conditional Use Permit 24 Agreement with Hitching Post Real Estate LLC, wherein the City Council of the City of St. 25 Anthony hereby approves a Conditional Use Permit Agreement with Hitching Post Real Estate, 26 LLC, and authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to execute said Agreement on behalf of the 27 City of St. Anthony. " 28 Motion carried unanimously. 29 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.- 30 None. •1 XI. ADJOURNMENT. 32 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen, to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. City Council Meeting Minutes • December 16, 1999 Page 7 1 Motion carried unanimously. 2 Respectfully submitted, 3 Sue Selseth 4 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. t 5 6 or 7 ATTEST: 8 City Clerk •