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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
• CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 November 28, 2000
4 I. 'CALL TO ORDER.
5 Mayor Cavanaugh called the meeting to order at 7:25 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
I l Councilmembers absent: None.
12 Also present: City Manager Michael Morrison; City Attorney William Soth
13 IV. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 28, 2000 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
14 AGENDA.
15 Motion by Hodson to approve the November 28, 2000 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda as
16 presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
18 V. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
19 A. Presentation of a Plaque to City Attorney William Soth.
20 Mayor Cavanaugh noted that City Attorney Bill Soth is retiring at the end of the year. In that re-
21 spect, Cavanaugh noted that Mr. Soth has been St. Anthony's City Attorney for 22 years, and
22 with the firm of Dorsey & Whitney for 34 years.
23 Mayor Cavanaugh presented a plaque to Mr. Soth and expressed the City's sincere thanks for all
24 of his hard work and dedication. Mr. Soth spoke by stating that he appreciated the opportunity to
25 work with the City, and has always felt that he was lucky to have the association with the City.
26 He remarked that the City has an excellent staff and feels that the residents can be proud of the
27 Village and Staff.
28 VI. COMMUNITY FORUM.
29 Mayor Cavanaugh invited any of the residents in the audience to discuss issues that are not on
30 the regular meeting agenda. Hearing none, Cavanaugh moved forward with the agenda.
31 VII. CONSENT AGENDA.
32 Motion by Thuesen to approve the Consent Agenda, which consisted of:
1. City Council Meeting Minutes of November 14, 2000.
2. Licenses and Permits.
35 3. Claims; and
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1 4. Resolution No. 00-093.
2 Motion carried unanimously.
3 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
4 None.
5 IX. GENERAL POLICY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL.
6 A. Resolution 00-090, re: Granting Property Tax Abatement for Village Townhomes LUen-
7 nepin County).
8 City Manager Michael Mornson noted that this is the issue that a public hearing was held at the
9 joint meeting of the City Council and School Board. This resolution will provide the City with
10 the opportunity to begin the abatement process.
I 1 Motion by Sparks.to approved Resolution 00-090, a Resolution Relating to a Tax Abatement by
12 the City on Certain Property Located Within the City and in Hennepin County; Granting the
13 Abatement.
0 Motion carried unanimously.
15 B. Resolution 00-091 re Granting Property Tax Abatement for Evergreen Townhomes
16 (Ramsey County).
17 Motion by Sparks to approve Resolution 00-091, a Resolution Relating to a Tax Abatement by
18 the City on Certain Property Located Within the City and in :Ramsey County, Granting the
19 Abatement.
20 Motion carried unanimously.
21 C. Resolution 00-083 re: Final Plat for Apache Terrace 2"d Addition.
22 City Manager Michael Mornson reviewed for the Council the background of the Apache Terrace
23 2nd Addition which is being proposed by Village.North, LLP and Apache Animal Medicine P.A.
24 Mornson directed the Council's attention to page 25 of the agenda packets, which is a letter from
25 City Attorney William Soth dated November 9, 2000.
26 City Attorney Soth reiterated for the Council his comments on the proposal, and summarized by
27 stating that the owners of the Animal Clinic had hoped to include a portion of the railroad right
28 of way in Lot 1. However, delays have been experienced in establishing good title to the right of
29 way. For this reason, the railroad property has been left out of the plat and will need to be com-
30 bind with Lot 1 at a later date. Mr. Soth assured the Council that this combination could be ac-
complished with a simple document to be recorded in the real estate records, and at that time, it
would not be necessary to replat the property.
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1 Motion by Hodson to approve Resolution 00-083, a Resolution Relating to the Final Plat for
2 Apache Terrace 2nd Addition.
3 Motion carried unanimously.
4 D. Ordinance 2000-013 re: Fee Increases for Heating and Multiple Dwelling Licenses.
5 City Manager Morrison noted that, during the budgeting process, Staff conducted a revenue sur-
6 vey to compare the costs of St. Anthony's fees, licenses and permits to those of other cities.
7 Morrison continued by stating that the results of the analysis indicated that St. Anthony is in need
8 of increasing its annual fees for Heating License and Multiple Dwelling Fees. To revise the
9 rates, there needs to be a change in the Ordinance.
10 Motion by Sparks to approve Ordinance 2000-013, an Ordinance Relating to Fees, Amending
1 1 Section 615.06 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of Ordinances.
12 Motion carried unanimously.
E. Ordinance 2000-014 re: Uncollectible Alarm Permit Fees (3`d Reading).
�l4 City Manager Michael Morrison reviewed for the Council that a.section of the Ordinance pertains
15 to security alarms that are intended to protect public safety and to avoid misuse, careless or negli-
16 gent operation of security alarms.
17 Currently there are over 200 alarms registered in St. Anthony. Most owners of security systems
18 diligently respond to registering and paying their annual permit fee. However, there is a small
19 amount of business and residential security alarm owners who do not pay the fee on a timely ba-
20 sis.
21 To alleviate the amount of Staff time dedication to the collection of unpaid security alarm
22 permits, Staff is recommending a change in the ordinance to assign unpaid security alarm permits
23 to the quarterly utility bills.
24 Motion by Thuesen to approve Ordinance 200-014, an Ordinance Relating to Alarm User Fees,
25 Amending Section 540.06, Subd. 2 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of Ordinance.
26 Motion carried unanimously.
27 F. Resolution 00-088 re: City Manager's 2001 Salary.
28 Cavanaugh noted that each Councilmember has met with the City Manager and provided a
29 report. Cavanaugh thanked Thuesen for organizing this the review process.
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1 Motion by Horst to approve Resolution 00-088, a Resolution Approving the 2001 Salary of
2 Michael J. Mornson, wherein the City Council of the City of St. Anthony authorizes an annual
3 salary of$78,785.00 and a car allowance of$300.00 per month, effective January 1, 2001.
4 Motion carried unanimously.
5 G. Resolution 00-092 re: Approve Transfer of Mako Alley off Rankin Road to the City of
6 St. Anthony.
7 Cavanaugh invited.Chris Melsha, Planning Commissioner,.to address the.Council. Mr. Melsha
8 reviewed that the Council had directed the Planning Commission to review the matter of the
9 Makowske's deeding certain property over to the City. Mr. Melsha noted that the property is not
10 being utilized by the Makowskes, and insurance has become impossible to obtain on the
11 property. It was the Commission's belief that the City should accept the deed.
12 Motion by Hodson to approve Resolution 00-092, a Resolution approving the deeding of an alley
13 to the City of St. Anthony by Mako, Inc.
�14 Motion carried unanimously.
�f5 X. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND STAFF.
16 A. Planning Commission Meeting of November 21, 2000.
17 Chris Melsha noted that the Planning Commission discussed the proposed monument sign for the
18 City Hall. Commissioner Stille and Bergstrom have organized a committee to look into the issue
19 further and will report back to the Planning Commission.
20
21 Mr. Kalscheur from TOLD Development had reported to the Planning Commission that he had
22 held a neighborhood meeting and found the meeting to be productive and informative. Lighting
23 was a general issue and types of lighting were discussed at the Planning Commission meeting.
24
25 Additionally, Commissioner Thomas had requested that the City look into obtaining grant funds.
26 Originally, Mr. Thomas had thought the deadline for the grant application was in December;
27 however, upon discussions with Staff, it was determined that the deadline is in February.
28
29 Cavanaugh inquired if the Planning Commission would be working with Staff to shape a housing
30 program. City Manager Mornson noted that would be an excellent idea; however, Staff would
31 like to look into the details and fine print of the grant to ensure that it fits the City's needs.
32
33 Thuesen agreed with Mornson's comments to ensure the grant has the appropriate requirements
34 that would fit the City.
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XI. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBERS.
37 City Manager Michael Momson reported on the following:
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2 The appraisals for the Harding Area Holding Pond have been completed and offers will be made
3 in December. The consultant that the City has hired will be making the offers.
4 Cavanaugh inquired if the Council would be made aware of the prices that the homeowners will
5 be receiving for the property. City Attorney William Soth noted that,.although the Council
6 would be aware, it would be in the best interest of the City not to make those figures public.
7 Morrison noted that Staff has been requested to obtain a consultant.to.review the investment poli-
s cies of the City. He is currently working on that issue.
9 The task force for the Apache Plaza/Salvation Army property would be holding its next meeting
10 on.January 18, 2001. Consultants and members of the committee have announced that there was
11 a lot of enthusiasm and positive energy generated from the meeting.
12 The School Board will meet next Tuesday to adopt the abatement resolutions. On December 11,
13 2000, the Parks Commission will hold a public hearing.
Hodson reported that he had received a notice that Santa is coming lo town on December 17 and
105 would be available at certain times throughout December.
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16 Horst reported that he was at the Planning Commission meeting last week, and feels that the
17 Commissioner Bill Thomas is an excellent source and asset for the Commission. Horst com-
18 mented that Mr. Thomas has been very informative and helpful in learning about potential grants.
19 The input the Planning Commission was looking for from the Council was approval for the
20 Commission to look further into the grants. Horst noted that there are exciting opportunities and
21 encouraged the Councilmembers to speak with Mr. Thomas about this program.
22 Thuesen inquired about the Profit and Loss Statement for October, under Stonehouse. He ques-
23 tioned whether that number was higher than usual. Mornson noted that he would have the appro-
24 priate person check into that figure and get back to him.
25 Sparks reported that at one of the last Council meetings there was discussion regarding the
26 Middle Mississippi Watershed Organization. There have been some developments in the legisla-
27 tore since then, and the City will have an opportunity to decide whether or not to participate in
28 the levy.
29 Sparks expressed some ideas about making the Community Center more inviting to individuals.
30 She noted that Public Works Director Jay Hartman is working with someone to bring in ideas
and propose a committee to enhance the Community Center.
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t Sparks noted that the City is still in the process of deciding whether to contribute to the North-
2 west Youth and Family Services.
3 Cavanaugh stated that he would be meeting with the Executive Director this week(of Northwest
4 Youth and Family Services), and he would have additional information after that meeting and
5 would report back to the City.
6 Thuesen inquired if there were other sources to cover the needs of the City that the Northwest
7 Youth and Family Services offers. Thuesen noted he would like.to hear a presentation.from the
8 organization.
9 Cavanaugh thanked the Councilmembers for attending the SmartGrowth event with the Metro-
10 politan Council.
I l Horst noted that he felt that Mayor Cavanaugh did an excellent job in addressing the public and
12 the Metropolitan Council.
13 Cavanaugh reported that in the Councilmembers' mail, there is a proposed outline for the annual
retreat. Two dates (January 18 and January 19) have been chosen, and he would request that the
05 Councilmembers report back with their feedback.
16 Discussion ensured regarding whether or not to have a facilitator. Morrison noted that in one-on-
17 one meetings with the Councilmembers, four out of five preferred having a facilitator. Morrison
18 noted that it has been shown to be beneficial in the past to have the same facilitator two years in a
19 row.
20 XII. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
21 None.
22 XIII. ADJOURNMENT.
23 Motion by Hodson to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
24 Motion carried unanimously.
25 Respectfully submitted,
26 Sue Selseth
27 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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. Mayor
ATTEST:
31 City Clerk