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1 CiTY OF ST. ANTHONY
S CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 October 24, 2000
4 I. CALL TO ORDER.
5 Mayor Cavanaugh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. He noted the large audience in atten-
6 dance, and welcomed the 3rd graders, as well as some teachers and parents, from Wilshire.
7 II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
8 Mayor Cavanaugh invited the Council and the audience to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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10 III. ROLL CALL.
11 Councilmembers present: Mayor Cavanaugh; Councilmembers Sparks, Thuesen, Horst and
12 Hodson
13 Councilmembers absent: None.
14 Also present: City Manager Michael Mornson..
15 IV. APPROVAL OCTOBER 24, 2000 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA.
16 Motion by Hodson to approve the October 24, 2000 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda as
17 presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
19 V. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
20 None.
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22 VI. COMMUNITY FORUM.
23 Mayor Cavanaugh stated that the Council would take questions from the 3rd graders from Wil-
24 shire. Several third graders commented on their appreciation of the skateboard park, Water
25 Tower Park, the park for daycare children and for the new bridge. One student inquired if there
26 was going to be a limit on the number of kid"s allowed into the skateboard park. Another student
27 inquired why the skateboard park was built. Mayor Cavanaugh responded that it was at the re-
28 quest of the youth in the community and that, so far, a limit had not been placed on the number
29 of kids allowed into the skateboard park. Amy Sparks further added that a particular high school
30 student had brought the idea of the.skateboard park to the Parks Commission, and the Parks
31 Commission in turn requested action,from the City Council.
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33 Mayor Cavanaugh inquired if there were any other students or residents that would like to speak.
34 Hearing none, he moved forward with the agenda.
35 VII. CONSENT AGENDA.
36 Motion by Thuesen to approve the Consent Agenda. Said Consent Agenda consisted of:
City Council Meeting Minutes of October 10, 2000 - approved as presented.
38 2. Licenses and Permits,
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1 3. Claims;
2 4. Resolution No. 00-086, and
3 5. Resolution No. 00-087.
4 Cavanaugh requested that page 16 of the Council's agenda packets, which is a letter regarding
5 Northwest Youth and Family Services, be pulled from the Consent Agenda and tabled until the
6 next meeting.
7 Motion carried unanimously.
8 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
9 None.
10 IX. GENERAL POLICY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL.
I l A. Resolution No. 00-082, re: Northwest Quadrant Task Force.
12 Mayor Cavanaugh reviewed for the audience that this project details the growing need for rede-
13 velopment of the northwest quadrant of the City, described as the 250 acres bounded by 37th
14 Avenue NE on the south, the City corporate limits on the north; Silver Lake Road on the east;
and the City corporate limits on the west. This property also includes the Apache Plaza Mall and
the Salvation Army Fresh Air Camp site.
17 City Manager Michael Morrison stated that there will be a preplanning meeting on Thursday,
18 October 26, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. and the Council is invited to attend.
19 Thuesen noted that he understood that the meetings regarding this project are open,however, he
20 noted that the current Council has opened up meetings for public involvement. He wondered if
21 these project meetings would be televised ori`eable, or if minutes would be taken in order to open
22 up the communication process in order to keep all of the residents informed.
23 Hodson agreed with Thuesen that some type of recording, tape or otherwise, should be made
24 available to the residents.
25 Cavanaugh noted that he had a meeting•with the Cable Commission soon and he would bring the
26 issue up at that time to see what could be done.
27 Motion by Sparks to approve Resolution 00-082, a Resolution Establishing the Northwest Quad-
28 rant Task Force, wherein the City Council of the City of St. Anthony, hereby appoints the fol-
29 lowing individuals to said task force:
4 0 Jane Eckert (representing ISD #282);Rosemary Franzese, Jim Zellmer(representing
Church of St. Charles Borromeo), Bob Foster(representing the St. Anthony Chamber of .
32 Commerce); Mary Rockwood; Allen A. Otte; Dan Ganley (representing the Parks Com-
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1 mission); Linda M. McCann; Jerry Faust; Mark W. Grimes; Brian Steeves; James
2 Higgins; Susan Johnson; Bill Thomas'(representing the Planning Commission); Chris
3 Melsha(representing the Planning Cornriiission); Kim Tillmann (representing the
4 Planning Commission); Doug Bergstrom (representing the Planning Commission);
5 George Wagner(representing the St. Anthony Kiwanis); Patty Sausser(representing the
6 Silver Lake Homeowner's Association); Doug Jones (representing the Silver Lake
7 Homeowner's Association); Cindy Lehner-Smith; David Gordhamer; Stephen Bordurtha;
8 Jim McNulty; and a representative to be appointed by Faith United Methodist Church.
9 Motion carried unanimously.
10 B. Resolution 00-083 re: Final Plat for Apache Terrace 2nd Addition.
11 Ray Ogren, representing Apache Animal Medicine, was introduced and invited to address the
12 Council. Mr. Ogren announced that a public''Hearing had been held by the Planning Commission
13 to consider a joint request for a subdivision/preliminary plat approval for 2801 and 2501-37th
14 Avenue NE; and that the Planning Commission had recommended Council approval of said re-
15 quest and approval of the final plat. This approval was contingent upon the applicant satisfying
16 the nine conditions set forth in City Attorney William Soth's letter of September 19, 2000 to Ken
Solie and Raymond Ogren.
18 However, Mr. Ogren explained that a recent development has occurred in that City Attorney Soth
19 called him that afternoon and suggested that the railroad parcel not be included in the final plat.
20 In that respect, the surveyor redrafted the plan to reflect that change. The last Mr. Ogren spoke
21 with Mr. Soth was that Mr. Soth would recommend approval of the plan less the railroad prop-
22 erty.
23 Mr. Ogren said that he and others are meeting-with the railroad people to discuss how these
24 issues will be resolved. This parcel is critical`.to"the project,both Mr. Ogren and Cavanaugh
25 agreed; however, Mr. Ogren noted that the project could be done without the parcel if it was
26 deemed absolutely necessary.
27 Cavanaugh suggested, and the Councilmembers agreed, to table this issue until the process has
28 been completed and all plans are included.
29 Sparks noted that the title insurance policy stated that the railroad property must be closed upon
30 prior to Council's approval of the Resolution.
31 It was decided to table the issue until the next meeting.
46 2 C. Resolution 00-084 re: Call Joint Public Hearing With School Board Relatingto o Tax
Abatement Proposal.
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l City Manager Michael Morrison recalled;that there was a joint meeting with the Parks
2 Commission and School Board in September, and the following week, the School Board
3 passed a resolution as a result of that meeting.
4 Morrison directed the Council's attention Page 33 is a proposed schedule of the tax abate-
5 ment plan. In essence,the schedule stated that on October 24, the Council would be re-
6 quested to pass a Resolution authorizing a public hearing on the abatement. On
7 November 7, there would be a Resolution provided to the School Board to call for a pub-
8 lic hearing on the abatement. November 28 there would be a joint public hearing with the
-9 School Board at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. On this date, the Council will decertify
10 the TIF district and adopt abatement at the regular Council meeting.
1 Furthermore, Mornson stated that on December 5, the School Board is expected to adopt
12 the abatement plan, and on December"1T;°the Council is expected to authorize the bond
13 sale.
14 Horst inquired if, in the past, Counties do not participate in the abatement process.
15 Morrison noted that Hennepin County does participate in abatement in some circum-
stances. The law is set up'if alI three jurisdictions participate, meaning the school,
0 county, and city, more funds Will be received. If one refuses to participate, a bond issue
18 can be implemented.
19 Motion by Hodson to approve Resolution 00-084, a resolution Relating Calling for a
20 Joint Public Hearing on Tax Abatement Relating to the Walbon and Evergreen
21 Properties, wherein on behalf of the City, the City Council of the City of St. Anthony
22 hereby calls for a public hearing,to be,hdd in conjunction with the School Board of ISD
23 #282, to consider a tax abatement of the,Walbon and Evergreen properties in the City of
24 St. Anthony, for the purpose of a bond issuance in the estimated amount of$625,000.
25 Contingent upon agreement by the School Board of ISD #282, said public hearing will be
26 scheduled for Tuesday,November 28, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Anthony City Hall -
27 Council Chambers.
28 Motion carried unanimously.
29 D. Ordinance 2000-013 re: Fee Increases for Heating and Multiple Dwelling Licenses (1 st
30 Reading).
31 Motion by Thuesen to approve the First Reading of Ordinance 2000-013, an Ordinance
32 Relating to Fees, Amending Section 6f 5.06 of the-1993 St. Anthony Code of Ordinances.
Motion carried unanimously.
34 E. Ordinance 2000-014 re: Uncollectible Alarm Permit Fees (1st Readin2).
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1 Motion by Sparks to approve the First Reading of Ordinance 2000-014, an Ordinance
2 Relating to Alarm User Fees, Amending Section 540.06, Subd. 2 of the 1993 St. Anthony
3 Code of Ordinances.
4 Motion carried unanimously.
5 X. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND STAFF.
6 A. Planning,Commission Reporting on October 17, 2000 Meeting.
7 Planning Commissioner Dr. Todd Hanson approached the Council and provided a report.
8 He reported that a concept review was held at the last Planning Commission meeting re-
g garding Accurate Wire Solutions. Accurate Wire Solutions had the understanding that
10 the land adjacent to their building (which_is at 2917 Anthony) is a piece of property
11 owned by St. Anthony and was originally designed to be a road connecting Anthony Lane
12 North to Ramsey County. However,,tlieproperty where the proposed road would connect
13 to is now developed, and it was the understanding of Accurate Wire Solutions that the
14 road would not be built.
15 Furthermore, Accurate Wire Solutions was interested in purchasing the property from the
City and also to construct an addition to the building equivalent to the size of the property
that would be acquired from the City. In essence,the company wanted to build a wing
18 onto the building which would be approximately 160 feet long by 40-50 feet wide.
19 Dr. Hanson noted that the Planning Commission overall was in favor of any business ex-
20 panding in the City, particularly in the industrial park. It was not determined if any vari-
21 ance would be required due to some"unusual circumstances. This is an issue that simply
22 warrants discussion and informational input at this time.
23 On another subject, Dr. Hanson noted that the Commission appreciated Mayor
24 Cavanaugh's comments at the Planning Commission meeting and his explanation
25 regarding the Council's ultimate decision towards the Hillcrest Property. He noted that
26 the Commission had supported the approval of the Hillcrest property, but were interested
.27 and appreciative to hear Mayor Cavanaugh's discussion.
28 Lastly, Dr. Hanson reported that each member of the Planning Commission would like to
29 be involved in the task force regarding the northwest quadrant project.
30 Cavanaugh noted his support of the Planning Commission's meetings being televised on
31 cable television. -�
46 2 B. Engineering Report by Todd Hubmer, WSB & Associates.
1. Middle Mississippi Watershed Management Organization.
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t Mr. Hubmer explained that the City of St. Anthony has traditionally been a part of the
2 Middle Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (WMO). The City belongs to
3 Rice Creek Watershed District, which is all water that discharges into Silver Lake. Any
4 water that discharges south and towards the City of Minneapolis belongs to the Missis-
5 sippi Watershed Organization. This organization has not been very active because, in
6 part, of some changes in the legislature. As part of the reorganization process, it has been
7 decided to re-evaluate St. Anthony's involvements with the Middle Mississippi.
8 Mr. Hubmer presented a couple of different options, such as taking part of the Rice Creek
9 Watershed District and.incorporating this into the Middle Mississippi. Mr. Hubmer;
10 however, did not feel that this was a viable option.
11 Mr. Hubmer explained the WMO has-a board of managers, and those managers are com-
12 prised of representatives from each community. Amy Sparks is currently the City's repre-
13 sentative.
14 Mr. Hubmer continued by' ekplaining and outlining various options for the Council.
15 However, he stated that at this point, he would recommend that the Council consider
remaining part of the WMO, which would mean participating in both the Rice Creek
Watershed District, and the Middle Mississippi Watershed Management Organization.
18 Horst inquired what promoted this discussion. Mr. Hubmer responded that because of
19 changes in the legislature, the WMO has had to undergo certain changes.
20 Sparks added that originally the WMO thought that they could levy on what is called a
21 "subwatership basis" (only for the Minneapolis portion of the watershed). Recently, how-
22 ever, it was discovered that the City of Minneapolis couldn't isolate the levy. In other
23 words, St. Anthony must be included in their levy. Originally it was thought that the
24 City of St. Anthony could,staU ut of the levy, but because of certain circumstances and
25 changes in the legislature, the City cannot be excluded and the City must make a decision
26 about whether to participate with the WMO. The levy will cost taxpayers approximately
27 $13-$22 per year.
28 Cavanaugh expressed his support for the City participating in the WMO.
29 Bill Anderson, Deputy Director of the'.Environment Services for the City of Minneapolis
30 approached the Council and spoke about the background of the WMO. He noted that the
31 members that contribute would benefit from the organization.
Mr. Anderson continued by stating that approximately 95% of the watershed is in Min-
it but there are projects in St. Anthony that he felt the City would be interested in
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1 which can be funded through the revenue stream of the WMO. Mr. Anderson stated that
2 one of the advantages of a WMO is the local control.
3 In reference to a concern abouf a six-year or longer commitment, Mr. Anderson re-
4 sponded that a possible five=year review would be beneficial to both parties.
5 Additionally, he stated that if the WMO failed to meet the City's expectations, that the
6 City would be able to withdraw from the Joint Powers Agreement upon a moment's
7 notice. He believed that this could be a win-win situation for every member community.
8 Thuesen inquired if the WMO would assist with the south end of the community. A rep-
9 resentative from the WMO noted that coverage could be expanded.
10 The representative from the WMO noted that the earliest the levy would take effect
11 would be 2002. This was in response to'a question by City Manager Morrison. The
12 Council would wait to review the Joint Powers Agreement before making any final
13 decisions.
14 Cavanaugh thanked all of the representatives from the Middle Mississippi Watershed
Management Organization for their input and review of the levy and upcoming situation.
16 2. Inflow/Infiltration(Resolution 00-085).
17 Mr. Hubmer noted that the Council has a Resolution to review which is necessary in
18 order to continue with the improvements to the Harding Lift Station. There needs to be
19 an increased pump capacity, which brrgs`up issues with the City of Minneapolis because
20 of the increased water flow to that area.,..
21 Mr. Hubmer noted that there were many issues which needed to be resolved between the
22 City of Minneapolis and the:Metropolitan Council. In that respect, the Metropolitan
23 Council has asked the Council:to approved the Resolution and to formalize an agreement
24 with the City of Minneapolis,that the City of St. Anthony will meet the peak flow ratio
25 goal of 1.68.
26 Thuesen inquired if the City is not able to get the amount out of the lift station that the
27 City needs, what would that do as far as the sanitary sewer backup? Mr. Hubmer stated
28 that the Metropolitan Council has acknowledged that there is a health and safety issue
29 surrounding sanitary backup, and the,Metropolitan Council has allowed the.City to
30 increase its capacity to 250 gallons per-minute.
31 Thuesen inquired if, in Mr. Hubmer's opinion, the City is getting this issue under control
so that the City can reduce the I/I to an extent that is satisfactory to the Metropolitan
Council and to the residents!
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l Mr. Hubmer responded in the affirmative.
2 Cavanaugh noted that at the%meeting with the Metropolitan Council, City Manager
3 Michael Morrison and WSB Engineer Todd Hubmer made an informative and well-re-
4 ceived presentation.
5 Motion by Hodson to approve Resolution 00-085, a Resolution Relating to the Infiltra-
6 tion/Inflow Ratio in the City of St. Anthony, whereas the City of St. Anthony is commit-
7 ted to continue efforts to reduce the I/I flow in the sanitary sewer system and meet the de-
8 fined peak-ratio goal of 1.68 in,accordance,with the schedule and tasks as discussed in
9 detail on page 71 of the Council's agenda packets.
10 Motion carried unanimously.
I l XI. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBERS.
12 City Manager Michael Morrison reported on the following:
13 1. The annual Christmas Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, December 14.
04 2. The Planning Commission meetings are on cable television.
15 3. There are vacancies on both the Park and Planning Commission. Interviews are
16 scheduled for Wednesday, December;'2 :The Council's regular meeting will start after
17 the interviews. The time is dependent.upon the amount of interviews.
18 4. The performance review process for the City Manager was discussed briefly at the last
19 Council meeting. Thuesen was going.to research how other cities manage the process.
20 He inquired of the Council.'i`s..there is any direction to be given regarding this process.
21 Cavanaugh would favor trying out a one-on-one forum to discuss with the City Manager
22 current and past issues of the City.
23 Thuesen noted that he agreed with Cavanaugh's suggestion, but inquired if the Council
24 wished to see a weighted average of the performance. Cavanaugh noted that all of the
25 Councilmembers would receive feedback on the forms that are completed. Cavanaugh
26 requested that the Councilmembers set up a time to meet with City Manager Morrison.
27 5. Morrison noted he has been requested to attend a Sports Boosters Board Meeting.
6. A new Assistant City Manager has been hired and will begin on Monday, November 6,
2000. Her name is Sue Herry.`
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1 7. Morrison directed the Council's attention to the items on the agendas for the rest of the
2 year 2000.
3 8. Morrison noted that there are`four 2001 major projects (to date):
4 a. Steering Committee work;
5 b. Central Park;
6 c. Harding Holding Pond; and
7 d. 2001 Street Project.
8 Thuesen did not have a report.
9 Horst did not have a report.
10 Hodson did not have a report.
I i Sparks did not have a report.
12 Cavanaugh reported that he attended a cable commission conference. The City has two new
franchises coming and he believed that the Council and community needed to talk about what is
04 set for the future.
15 Cavanaugh noted that there is a tour of the arsenal on Thursday regarding groundwater pollution.
16 Furthermore, Cavanaugh reported that there is an upcoming policy adoption conference for the
17 League of Minnesota Cities, and it was his suggestion that all of the Councilmembers attend this
18 conference if possible.
19 Lastly, Cavanaugh reported that he'had received a letter from Salvation Army, and they have re-
20 quested copies of the Council's meeting notices. Cavanaugh suggested to City Manager Michael
21 Morrison that all information available be sent to the Salvation Army.
22 XII. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
23 None.
24 XIII. ADJOURNMENT.
25 Motion by Sparks to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
26 Motion carried unanimously.
27 Respectfully submitted,
Sue Selseth
29 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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