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t CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 MAY 9, 2000
4 I. CALL TO ORDER.
5 Mayor Cavanaugh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
6 II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
7 Mayor Cavanaugh invited the Council and the audience to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
8 III. ROLL CALL.
9 Councilmembers present: Mayor Cavanaugh; Councilmembers Sparks, Thuesen, Horst and
10 Hodson
11 Councilmembers absent: None
12 Also present: City Manager Michael Mornson; City Attorney William Soth.
13 IV. APPROVAL OF MAY 9,2000 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA.
14 Motion by Thuesen to approve the May 9, 2000 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda as pre-
15 sented.
16 Motion carried unanimously.
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17 V. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
18 Mayor Cavanaugh introduced Scott Tankenoff, Managing Partner of Hillcrest Development, and
19 invited him to approach the Council. Mr. Tankenoff stated that he wished to update the Council
20 on the progress of the redevelopment of Apache Plaza. But first, he distributed a recent article
21 that had appeared in City Pages which he felt provided excellent reasons for the turnaround of
22 Apache Plaza.
23 Furthermore, Mr. Tankenoff related that the purchase of Apache Plaza was progressing well and
24 he continues to be encouraged with ongoing meetings with City Staff and consultants.
25 Horst inquired about the status of the Herbergers lease. Mr. Tankenoff stated that Herbergers has
26 been approached and Hillcrest continues to work with the retailer on options.
27 Cavanaugh thanked Mr. Tankenoff for his presentation.
28 Mayor Cavanaugh introduced Sister Rosalind Gefre and invited her to address the Council.
29 Sister Rosalind stated that she would like to express interest in the Salvation Army property on
30 behalf of her Professional Massage Clinics and Schools of Professional Massage. Sister
31 Rosalind explained that her school has become too small to accommodate the number of students
32 enrolled and she would like to move the school to the Salvation Army property. Furthermore,
Sister Rosalind stated that the property would remain in much the same manner, with retreats
�l4 continuing and eventually she would like to consider a clinic. This clinic would consist of a
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1 massage facility, chiropractor, and wellness clinic. Sister Rosalind expressed her sincere
2 appreciation for the opportunity to speak with the Council.
3 Mayor Cavanaugh thanked Sister Rosalind for her appearance and stated that the Council was
4 looking forward to learning more about the progress of the Salvation Army property.
5 VI. COMMUNITY FORUM.
6 None.
7 VII. CONSENT AGENDA.
8 Motion by Sparks to approve the Consent Agenda for the May 9, 2000 City Council meeting,
9 with the following change:
10 B. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2000:
11 Change references from "Mr."Hanson to "Dr."Hanson.
12 The balance of the Consent Agenda was approved as presented, which included:
13 A. Board of Review Minutes of April 25, 2000;
C. Licenses (The Snelling Company, St. Paul, MN (Heating Contractors License); Cedar
. 0 . Valley Heating &Air(Heating Contractors License); Minneapolis Department of Parks
16 and Recreation/Gross Golf Course (3.2 Beer Permit- Renewal));
17 D. Four pages of Verified Claims.
18 Motion carried unanimously.
19 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
20 None.
21 IX. GENERAL POLICY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL.
.22 A. Resolution 00-035, re: Fire Training Contract.
23 Cavanaugh invited City Manager Michael Mornson to review the issue of the fire training con-
24 tract. Mornson offered that the Minneapolis Fire Department is offering to neighbor departments
25 use of their training campus. The campus includes classrooms, a six-story tower, and a propane-
26 fueled dwelling fire simulator. The campus is located on the waterworks property in Fridley.
27 Mornson directed the Council's attention to a memorandum from Joel Hewitt dated May 1, 2000,
28 and presented on page 22 of the agenda packets. The memorandum stated that the primary inter-
29 est in the St. Anthony Fire Department in the offered training surrounds the fire simulator. Mr.
30 Hewitt further stated in his memo that it is essential for the City's fire department to have the
opportunity with live fire training.
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1 Thuesen inquired about the cost of the program. Momson responded that the cost for use of the
2 fire simulator is $450.00 for the first two hours, and $175.00 for each additional hour. Funding
3 for this year would come from the current Fire operating budget, and future funding would be re-
4 quested through the formal budgeting process.
5 Motion by Hodson to approve Resolution 00-035, wherein the City Council of the City of St.
6 Anthony hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to execute a contract for use of the
7 Minneapolis Fire Department Fire Training Campus to provide the ability to instruct City of St.
8 Anthony personnel.in maintaining their firefighting skills and abilities.
9 Motion carried unanimously.
10 B. Resolution 00-036,re: Emergency Vehicle Preemption Systems.
11 Cavanaugh reviewed that the firm of Short Elliott Hendrickson (SEH) had submitted a proposal,
12 at the Council's direction, for the design and construction services related to eight Emergency
13 Vehicle Preemption(EVP) systems within the City of St. Anthony. Mornson affirmed that the
14 City would be authorizing SEH to perform a feasibility study and the firm would return to the
15 Council with cost estimates. Additionally,'Mornson reminded the Council that $65,000 has been
set out within the budget for this project, but that figure might need to be reviewed. Cavanaugh
offered that there is a possibility of sharing the cost with the county.
18 Motion by Horst to approve Resolution 00-036, wherein the City Council of the City of St.
19 Anthony authorizes the engineering firm of SEH to perform design and construction services
20 related to eight EVP Systems within the City of St. Anthony, and pursuant to SEH's letter of
21 April 24, 2000, a copy of which is attached to Resolution 00-036 and made a part thereof.
22 Motion carried unanimously.
23 C. Resolution 00-037, re: Future State Aid Street Allocation.
24 Motion by Horst to approve Resolution 00-037, wherein the Commissioner of Transportation be
25 and is hereby requested to approve this advance for financing approved Municipal State Aid
26 Street Projects of the City of St. Anthony in an amount up to $500,000 in accordance with
27 Minnesota Rules 8820.1500, Subparagraph 9, and to authorize repayments from the following
28 year's accruals to the Construction Account of the Municipal State Aid Street fund for said City.
29 Motion carried unanimously.
30 D. Resolution 00-038, re: Use of Local Funds until MSAS funds become available.
31 Motion by Horst to approve Resolution 00-038, wherein the Commissioner of Transportation be
and is hereby requested to approve this basic financing for said construction projects and to
di authorize repayments from the subsequent accruals to the Construction Account of Municipal
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1 State Aid Street fund for said City within the limitations provided by law at the times and in the
2 amounts as herein indicated:
3 On or after February 1, 2001 - $183,000 from 2001 Allotment
4 On or after February 1, 2002 - $113,000 from 2002 Allotment
5 On or after February 1, 2003 - $113,000 from 2003 Allotment
6 On or after February 1, 2004 - $113,000 from 2004 Allotment
7 On or after February 1, 2005 - $113,000 from 2005 Allotment
8 On or after February 1, 2006 - $ 38,100 from 2006 Allotment
9 Motion carried unanimously.
10 E. Ordinance 2000-002, re: Obtainina background/criminal history data for possible city
11 employment(1 st reading).
12 Cavanaugh asked City Manager Michael Mornson to provide background information for Ordi-
13 nance 2000-002. Mornson explained that the proposed ordinance would enable the City
14 Manager to obtain criminal history data contained in the Minnesota Criminal Justice Information
15 System of the finalists for City positions. It would enable the City Manager, upon obtaining an
authorized consent form,to research criminal history data on a person. Mornson clarified that
the intent of the ordinance is for City employees.
18 Motion by Thuesen to approve the First Reading of Ordinance 2000-002, an ordinance relating to
19 obtaining criminal history data, amending section 300.04 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of Ordi-
20 nances, with a change to the last sentence to state:
21 "The City Manager or designee must obtain the consent of the finalists before requesting
22 the data, but an applicant's failure to provide consent will [instead of"may"] disqualify
23 the applicant from the prospective position.
24 Motion carried unanimously.
25 F. Ordinance 2000-003,re: Lot Coverage (1st reading).
26 Cavanaugh noted that the issue of a Lot Coverage Ordinance Amendment needed to be returned
27 to the Planning Commission for official approval. After that approval, the Council would be in a
28 position to vote on the First Reading of the Ordinance. The other Councilmembers were in
29 agreement. It was decided to return the Lot Coverage Amendment to the Planning Commission
30 for approval.
31 Mayor Cavanaugh directed City Manager Michael Mornson to return the Lot Coverage Amend-
ment to the Planning Commission for approval. Cavanaugh wished to note that the Amendment
is the result of thorough and detailed research performed by the Planning Commissioners and is
34 an excellent project of which the Council supports.
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1 X. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND STAFF.
2 A. Review Salvation Army Moratorium with City Attorney.
3 City Manager Michael Morrison provided backgroundinformation on this issue by stating that on
4 May 11, 1999, the City Council adopted a moratorium on the Salvation Army property. The
5 moratorium was for a 12-month period to May 11, 2000.
6 In addition, the City Attorney has presented the Mayor and Council with a letter dated April 19,
7 2000 which outlines the options for the Council. The options are to extend the moratorium up to
8 a period of eighteen.months to conduct further studies of possible impacts on development. The
9 second option is to let the moratorium expire, which would mean the existing zoning and
10 Comprehensive Plan would remain in effect (Recreation and Open Space District).
11 Morrison further stated that at the time the moratorium was put into place, communication re-
12 garding details of the property was poor. Since that time, communication has improved and City
13 Staff has been in the process of organizing a meeting with the Salvation Army to discuss the
14 Comprehensive Plan and other issues the City has concerns over. For example, potential buyers
15 of the property, and the impact on the surrounding schools and the county. Mornson offered that
16 two representatives of the Salvation Army would have been in attendance at this meeting but
both were out of town.
18 Morrison continued by expressing his recommendation that the moratorium be extended until
19 June 1.4, 2000 at a minimum because it gives the Council additional time to review other options.
20 Cavanaugh offered that the Council worksession scheduled for May 15, 2000 would provide an
21 opportunity for the Council to obtain additional information about a possible Planned Unit
22 Development("PUD") option and the impact of such an option.
23 Mornson offered that he had spoken with a contact person at the Salvation Army, who repre-
24 sented that the Salvation Army was in agreement with a moratorium extension until the next
25 Council meeting in June 2000. The representatives of the Salvation Army would be able to
26 attend that meeting and provide information and representation of the Salvation Army property
27 Assue.
28 It was determined that the Planning Commission would review the issue at its next meeting (May
29 16, 2000) and a public hearing would be held at a City Council meeting in June. Additionally,
30 the first two readings would be requested to be waived.
31 Thuesen offered some thoughts that were presented from the previous Council when the morato-
32 rium was initially passed. He stated there was a sense for potential of redevelopment of the Sal-
vation Army property and it was visioned that the City would be left behind, so to speak, in the
planning. The City had limited ability in this process and thus the moratorium was instituted to
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1 give the City a chance to study the situation. In essence, Thuesen supports the June 14, 2000
2 moratorium extension, but would like to move ahead with decisions relating to the property.
3 Mornson noted for the Council that a public hearing must be held in connection with this issue
4 and a notice in the local paper would be published.
5 Motion by Thuesen to approve Ordinance 2000-005, an Ordinance Relating to the Moratorium
6 on Property Known as the Salvation Army Camp Property; Amending Section 1330.04, Subd. 1,
7 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of Ordinances, wherein until June 14, 2000,the City Council,
8 Planning Commission, Building Official,Board of Adjustments and Appeals, and City Staff of
9 the City of St. Anthony shall not grant any permits or rezoning or other authorization for changes
10 in use, or accept any applications or requests for changes in the use, for the property in the City
11 known as the Salvation Army Camp property, or for the construction of any building, or addition
12 to or alteration of any building, on said property, except as provided in Subd. 2 of this Section.
13 Additionally, the first and second readings are waived.
14 Motion carried unanimously.
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16 B. Ci1y Manager.
17 City Manager Michael Mornson directed the Council's attention to page 60 of the agenda packets
18 which provided an agenda of a Town Meeting/Open House Concept for May 30, 200.0. Mornson
19 provided background information by stating that last year, the City held three neighborhood
20 meetings, one on crime watch, another on the Y2K issue, and the last on the new crime notifica-
21 tion law. In all, 190 residents come for the three meetings.
22 Mornson continued by stating that the Police Department would be holding a"community out-
23 reach program" where they travel to the neighborhoods to talk about crime watch. The City
24 Council has been asked to participate and possibly the Park and Planning Chairs, and City Staff
25 as well. The bulk of time would be allocated to questions and answers, and May 30, 2000 is the
26 date that has been chosen.
27 On another issue, Mornson reported that the City Council had hired the planning firm of DSU to
28 assist with the redevelopment of Apache Plaza. In the'minutes, $3,000.00 was authorized by the
29 Council for any City activities that the planner assists with that are city related. Mornson wished
30 to clarify for the Council that a charge of$7,650 has been incurred in relation to the assistance of
31 the planner; however, this charge would be covered under a reimbursement agreement with Hill-
32 crest Development and would not be out-of-pocket for the City.
0 Mornson stated that requests have been received for a review of the curfew ordinance. Appar-
34 ently the City has outdated material and Hennepin County has adopted a county-wide police
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1 ordinance and is encouraging others to do the same. This issue will be presented at the June
2 meeting.
3 Morrison reported that Clean-Up Day was a success and the City was able to recover costs
4 through a nominal fee as well as applying for grants through the county.
5 Morrison noted that the next two months of City Council meetings will have many detailed
6 issues on the agenda, and it would be critical for all the Councilmembers to be in attendance. If
7 an absence is expected, Mornson encouraged the Councilmembers to alert him in.advance of the
8 meeting.
9 Morrison reminded the Council of the worksession scheduled for Monday, May 15, 2000, as well
10 as a joint meeting with the School Board from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., May 23, 2000. The regular
11 City Council meeting would occur following the meeting with the School Board.
12 XI. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS.
13 Hodson did not present a report.
Horst reported that he had been contacted by a resident inquiring about parking on both sides of
0 the street. Apparently this has become an issue during soccer games and both sides of the street
16 are lined with cars.
17 Cavanaugh directed City Manager Michael Morrison to inquire with Public Safety regarding
18 parking on both sides of a street.
19 Thuesen reported that he had attended a seminar entitled"Beyond Basics"which concerned
20 landuse issues. He recommended the seminar,particular to Councilmembers who had not been a
21 member of the Planning Commission prior to becoming a Councilmember.
22 Sparks reported that the next VillageFest meeting would be Thursday, May 25, 2000 at 6:30 p.m.
23 at the Community Center. She provided an update that a pigroast would be held this year at
24 VillageFest, and a number of student groups would be scheduling activities. Some of those ac-
25 tivities would include: NHS is organizing a volleyball tournament; some students are scheduling
26 a powderpuff football game; SADD plans to organize a bonfire after the fireworks; and the Key
27 Club plans on a wiffleball tournament.
28 Additionally, Sparks reported that she attended a meeting with Staff of the Middle Mississippi
29 Watershed Management Organization, who is waiting for the legislature to finish up on pending
30 legislation.
0 Furthermore, Sparks reported that she attended a meeting with the League of Minnesota Cities
32 regarding improving community life wherein a symposium on affordable housing was presented.
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1 Recently a piece was completed on"City Hall, a place where government is close to home"bro-
2 chure which is designed for 5th and 6th graders to obtain information on city government. She
3 felt this brochure would be an excellent learning tool when Councilmembers speak to students
4 and the brochures could be available at City Hall as well.
5 Sparks reported that ACTION (Adults and Children Together in Our Neighborhood) would be
6 accepting grant requests from St. Anthony organizations and groups to sponsor intergenerational
7 events. Please call Amy at 788-7946 if interested.
8 Cavanaugh reported his appreciation for the Staff in organizing the Volunteer Dinner. The
9 dinner was a success and the feedback from residents was positive. He noted the many hours and
10 extra effort that City Staff put forward in organizing the dinner.
11 Additionally, Cavanaugh felt that the Clean-Up Day was a success and again wished to thank
12 City Staff for the excellent organization of the event. He encouraged the City to think of ways
13 that additional clean-up could be accomplished throughout the neighborhoods.
14 Cavanaugh stated that he had received calls about the water quality issue as it related to the rede-
velopment of Apache Plaza. Cavanaugh stated that he is working with City Manager Michael
0 Morrison and felt that the direction would be a final solution for the drainage issue with Apache.
17 Hodson commented that he had spoken to someone at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
18 who suggested that the Council consider a 15-20 year plan and this possibility could be a topic
19 for the May 15 Council worksession. He felt this issue deserved a long-term review as it would
20 be in the City's best interest.
21 XII. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
22 None.
23 XIII. ADJOURNMENT.
24 Motion by Horst to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
25 Motion carried unanimously.
26 Respectfully submitted,
27 Sue Selseth
28 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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32 City Clerk