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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
JANUARY 21, 1997
7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS -- OLD CITY HALL
I. CALL TO ORDER.
II. ROLL CALL.
III. SELECTION OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR FOR 1997 PLANNING
COMMISSION.
IV. APPROVAL. OF JANUARY 21, 1997 PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA.
V. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 18, 1996 PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES.
VI. DESIGNATE PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE FOR JANUARY
281 1997 COUNCIL MEETING.
VII. PUBLIC HEARING.
1 . AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 16, SECTION 1635.05 REGARDING
MINIMUM SETBACKS FOR SHOPPING CENTERS.
VIII. CONCEPT REVIEW.
1. LARRY BEACH; VERKINS ADDITION
A. REZONING
B. REPLATTING
C. BACKYARD SETBACK VARIANCE
VIII. COMMENTS.
IX. ADJOURNMENT.
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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NMJUT'ES
3 DECEMBER 17, 1996
4 I. CALL-TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
5 The meeting was called to order and the pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair bergstrbm at 1:04
6 P.M.
7 EL _ ROLL CALL.
8 Commissioners present: Chair Bergstrom; Commissioners Delmonico, Franzese,Makowske,
9 and Horst.
10 Commissioners absent: Commissioners Gondorchin and Thompson.
11 Also absent: Kim Moore-Sykes,Management Assistant.
12 M. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 17, 1996 PLANNING CO SjON AWENbA.
13 Motion by Bergstrom, seconded by ls&kowske, to approve the Plafthitg Coinmissidh Agenda for
14 December 17 with the following change.
15 Remove Agenda Item V.Designate Planning Commission Representativeto January 14, 1997
16 City Council Meeting. This item was removed as there are no public Rearings scheduled Coir the
17 December. 17, 1996 Planning Commission Meeting which will require a report.
18 Motion carried unanimously.
19 1V. APPROVAL OF TUX NOVEMBER 199 1996 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
20 NIINUTES.
21 Motion by Franzese, seconded by Horst,to approve the November 19, 1996 Planning
22 Commission Meeting minutes as presented.
- 23 - Motion carried unanimousiv.
24 VL PUBLIC HEARINGS -None.
25 VXL OTHERBUSINESS.
26 A. Sigg Ordinance Review,
27 1. Ground Signs.
28 Chair Bergstrom noted the memorandum from Mauagem6t Assistant IdM Moore-Sykes, dated
29 December 17, 1996,which was included 16 the Cormrmissidner`'s packet. it earplained that in
30 reviewing the Sign Ordinance regarding gtoinid signs, Staff found that ground signs are allowed
31 in "all districts", including R-1 (Chapter 14, Soctiori 1400.10). Staff does not feel it was the
32 intent of the Ordinance to allow ground signs in residential districts as well as commercial
33 districts, especially since the City Code does not allow in-home businesses, except those State
34 licensed facilities permitted under Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.357, Subd. 7 and includes
35 licensed day care and licensed residential facility.
36 Commissioner Frahzese stated she felt ground signs should not be allowed in residential areas of
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I the City.- She noted however, ground signs should be permitted fdf conditional uses iii residential
2 areas such as churches.
3 Chair Bergstrom asked if signs for conditional uses were addressed ih the conditiIMal use portion
4 of City Code.
5 Commissioner Franzese noted signs for conditional uses are only addressed in the Sign Ordinance.
6 Commissioner Horst noted it was not uncommon to have a sign in a residential yard which
7 identifies an in-home business. He stated he would like to see some-type of sign allowed, possibly
8 more modest than allowed in the commercial district. He indicated he felt it woWd be overly
9 restrictive to disallow a sign altogether.
10 Chair Bergstrom stated he understood the philosophy of Coniamissioner Hdrst's,dbftimei is but
11 noted that City Code does not allow in-home businesses, except State licensed facilities; including
12 licensed day care and licensed residential facility. He stated he felt the dreiuna Sign Oi'difiance
13 should address only what is allowed under City Code.
14 Commissioner Fraazese noted City Code for the It-1 Single Family District states"allowed are
15 single family dwellings, public schools, parochial schools,.publicly owned recreational facilities,
16 and State licensed facilities permitted under Minnesota State Statutes", The conditional uses
17 permitted include churches, libraries, essential service structures and City buildings.
18 Chair Bergstrom stated he was not in favor of allowing a mix of in-home business and non-in
19 home business residences in the City. He felt this would affect the aesthetics of the City.
20 Commissioner Makowske stated he was concerned that not allowing ground signs in residential
21 areas would restrict how a homeowner could use his property. He indicated he would prefer to
22 regulate the kind, size and type of sign than say no signs are allowed whatsoever.
23 Commissioner Delmonico stated he felt it would be appropriate to set guidelines and then allow a
24 homeowner to request a variance if a proposed sign exceeded the guidelines: This would allow
25 the Planning Commission to'have control over the type of sign and also allow the homeowner to
26 beautify his property.
27 Commissioner 1~ranzese stated the intent of zoning is to regulate ho*properties are used in the
28 City. She indicated she would vote to ban ground signs in residentialarea§as she did hot feel it
29 benefitted the neighborhood.
30 Commissioner Makowske noted the Planning Commission was dealing with three separate issues,
31. if ground signs are allowed in a residential district, how to regulate the type of sign for a specific
32 exception such as a conditional use, and brow to handle in-home businesses which are currently
33 prohibited.
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1 Commissioner Franzese noted there are several State licensed residential facilities iii the City of
2 St. Anthony which do not utilize signs. She also did not feel a licensed daycare would Wilize a
3 ground sign unless it was some type of a franchise:
4 Commissioner Makowske noted under Cit Code ground City gr signs axe restnct6d to "heiglic tiltit ib
5 exceed 8 feet, including the pedestal and berming, a surface area of one side of 34 square feet or
6 two or more copy surfaces with a maximum of 68 square feet'.
7 Commissioner Horst suggested a more modest proposal.for signs in a residential area, such as a
8 maximum size of 3 by 3 feet, or 3 by 4 feet,with a maximum of 2 copy surfaces at 24 square feet
9 maxtmum.
10 Commissioner Franzese suggested ground signs should be allowed in R-1; R=1A; JWd M .
11 Districts only for permitted uses and permitted eonditionat uses with the bkdd}id6n- ofdwelliilgs
12 and State licensed facilities.
13 Chair Bergstrom stated he agreed with Commissioner Franzese'. He noted h6 eowners are
14 allowed an identification sign which by City Code is restricted to'brie per residential dwelling, a
15 surface area of 4 square feet per surface with no more than two surfaces, one address on the curb
l6 in front of each dwelling'.
17 Commissioner Makowske stated the availability of the identification sign alleviated his concern of
18 being overly restrictive.
19 There was Commission consensus that ground signs should be allowed in R-1, R-IA, and R-2
20 Districts only for permitted uses and permitted conditional,uses with the exception of dwellings
21 and State licensed facilities. Ground signs would continue to be permitted in R-3 and R-4,
22 Commercial and Industrial Districts. Commissioner Makowske will draft this consensus and
23 forward it to Staff to be forwarded to the City Council prior to their meeting on January 14, 1997.-
24 VM. CON=NTS.
25 A. Qmmussioners,
26 Chair Bergstrom reported Commissioners Horst and Gondorchin have applied for the open
27 position on the Planning Commission for 1997, as have two other applicants.
28 Chair Bergstrom noted the Pizza Hut has been sold to the owners of the Conoco Gas Station.
29 They hope to remove the Pizza Hut and extend the strip small to Ah Avenue.
30 B. Staf.
31 1. January Public Hearings.
32 a. Shopping Center Ordinance Aniendiher t.
33 Chair Bergstrom reported Mr. Beech will be present at the January 21, 1997 Planoung
34 Commission Meeting to present a proposal for the Verkin property.
35
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1 2. Comprehensive Plan Update Task Force.
2 Chair Bergstrom presented a draft letter which will be forwarded to organizations
3 including the Chamber of Commerce(Commercial and Indust y), apaztmehi&Mets, Si,
4 Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Elmwood Evangelical Free Church, Nativity Lutheran
5 Church, Faith United Methodist Church, St. Anthony Kiwanis, and St:Anthoriy 'Lion's,
6 -He also presented a list of the identified members of the Task Force-as.of Dec'e ber i S;
7 1996.'
8 - There was Commission consensus that the draft letter prepared by Chair Bergstrom was
9 appropriate. It was also noted that Wednesday rights would be preferable for the Task
10 Force Meetings.
11 Chair Bergstrom reported he had met with Bill Weber who was supportive of the Task
12 Force Meetings. The target date for the fust Task Force Meeti o is ranuary 29, 1997;
13 Commissioner Franzese asked that updates to the City Code book be dated to avoid
14 confusion.
15 TX. ADJOURNNMNT.
16 Motion by Makowske, seconded by Delmonico,to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 P.M.
17 Motion carried unanimously.
18 Respectfully submitted,
-_ 19 Lorri.Kopischke
20 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
STAFF REPORT
DATE: January 21, 1997
TO: Planning Commission Members
FROM: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant
ITEM: Proposed Amendment to Chapter 16, Section 1635.05 of the
St. Anthony 1993 Code of Ordinances
BACKGROUND:
In an attempt to facilitate the redevelopment of commercial areas in St. Anthony, the City
proposes to amend Chapter 16, Section 1635.05 of the St. Anthony 1993 Code of
Ordinances. This change is being proposed to allow for the unique circumstances created by
current redevelopment strategies and efforts being utilized in commercial areas.
The current setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance seem to be creating an
impediment to these redevelopment efforts, causing the request of several variances to be
granted. It is the intent of the City to allow for the orderly and logical redevelopment of its
commercial areas, while at the same time allowing redevelopment to occur in a controlled
manner.
The following is being proposed as Subdivision 8.
Subd. 8. Shopping Centers. The minimum yards set forth in this Section
1635.05 will not apply to any lot line of a lot in a shopping center if (i) the lot
lines adjoins either another lot within the-shopping center or a driveway or
parking area within the shopping center, and (ii) the Council has approved a
site plan for a building to be constructed on the lot with a different setback
from such lot line. In such cases, the setback approved by the Council shall
apply so long as the building exists on the lot.
For purposes of this subdivision, a "shopping center" is defined as any group
of four or more retail or service establishments on one or more contiguous
tracts of land in single ownership, or in multiple ownership but subject to a
reciprocal easement agreement governing common access and parking.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the approval of the proposed amendment to Chapter 16, Section 1635.05
of the St. Anthony 1993 Code of Ordinances by adding Subdivision 8.
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.CITY OF ST. ANTHONv
ORDINANCE 1997-
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO M1NIMTJM ETgACi.o + w �
IN SHOPPING CENTERS; AMENDING Sk..' W
OF THE ST. ANTHONY 1993 CODE OF bftb 9b. �
ADDING A NEW SUBD. 8, AND AMENDING SI C"til `� 1R 0.04, 9t.-Ab, P
The City Council of the City of St. Anthony hereby ordains:
Section 1._ Section 1635:05 of the City Code is amendga }o acid i h6
subdivision to read as follows:
Subd. 8. Shopping Centers. The minimum yards set fo tk iri tl s Sectidri
1635.05 will not apply to any lot line of a lot in a sheopiiig center if (i) thl iot
line adjoins either another lot within the shopping ceittet or a dime ay, tier
parking area within the shopping center, and (ii) the Cbiuncii h8 approveH a
site plan for a building to be constructed on the lot with a different setbacic
from such lot line. In such cases, the setback approved by the Coti,neij shiali
apply so long as the building exists on the lot. For purposes of Ails
subdivision, a "shopping center" means any group of fouri or more retail or
service establishments on one or more contiguous tracts df land ih singl6
ownership, or in multiple ownership but subject to a f08 itorai 6aseitiefit
agreement governing common access and parking.
Section 2. Subd. 27 of Section 1400.04 of the City Code is amended to read
as follows:
Subd. 27. Wiping Center. Any shopping center as defined In Section
1635.05, Subd. $.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be in effect as of the date of its publication.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Adopted:
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
Published in the St. Anthony Bulletin on the day of . 1997.
09/10/96 TUE 10:33 FAX 6123407800 DORSEY WHITNEY Q003
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
ORDINANCE 1996-
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO h1INIMUM SETBACKS
IN SHOPPING CENTERS; AMENDING SECTION 1635.05
OF THE ST. ANTHONY 1993 CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
ADDING ANEW SUBD. 8
The City Council of the City of St. Anthony hereby ordains:
Section 1. -Section 1635.05 of the City Code is amended to add a new
subdivision to read as follows:
Subd. 8. Shp22ing Centers. The minimum yards set forth in this Section
1635.05 will not apply to any lot line of a lot in a shopping center if (1) the lot
line adjoins either another lot within the shopping center or a driveway or
parking area within the shopping center, and (ii) the Council-has-approved a
site plan for a building to be constructed on the lot with a different setback
from such lot line. In such cases, the setback approved by the Council shall
apply so long as the building exists on the lot. For purposes of this
subdivision, a "shopping center" means any group of four or more retail or
service establishments on one or more contiguous tracts of land in single
ownership, or in multiple ownership but subject to a reciprocal easement
agreement governing common access and parking.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be in effect as of the date of its publication.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Adopted:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Published in the St. Anthony Bulletin on the day of . 1996.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. �\
November 19, 1996
Page 4 (E
1 B. Review of the Amendment to Chapter 16 re: Setback Requirements for Shopping
2 Centers,
3 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported a Planning Commission public hearing will be necessary in
4 regard to this issue in January or February, 1997. She explained this amendment
5 addresses the definition of shopping centers and allowing in unique situations the
6 forgoing of the setback requirements of usual platted lots. She noted the example of
7 Apache Plaza. This amendment would allow for reduction the restrictions to allow for
8 continuing development of Apache Plaza.
9 Chair Bergstrom asked if this definition of"shopping center"would conflict with the
10 definition of"shopping center"in.Section 1400.04, Subd. 27 of the sign ordinance.
11 Commissioner Franzese noted that the definition in Section 1400.04 was more.specific.
12 It included a minimum of 75,000 square feet, common ownership and parking provided
13 for use in common. She suggested the definition be deleted from Section 1400.04 and
14 noted it was placed there originally as it was not listed anywhere else.
15 Commissioner.Makowske noted there were four differences in the definitions. In Section
16 1400.04 the use of the term."occupant",the requirement of more than 75,000 square feet
17 of area, and parking provided for use in common, and in Section 1635.35 the reference to-
18 "multiple ownership".
19 Chair Bergstrom noted these definitions need to be parallel.
20 Commissioner Gondorchin questioned why the number"four"was chosen as the
21 minimum number of service establishments.
22There was Commission consensus that the intent of the proposed ordinance was good.
23 There was direction to Staff'to bring the concerns and questions to the attention of City
24 Attorney and obtain his opinion.
25
26 VIII. - COMN ENTS.
27 A. Commissioners.
28 ' Commissioner Franzese stated she had noted that the bonding bill which was passed was
29 not included on her tax statement. She has contacted the Finance Director and he is
30 investigating.
31 Chair Bergstrom congratulated Commissioner Franzese on her re-election to the
32 Hennepin County Park Commission.
33 Commissioner Makowske reported he had been elected as President of the St. Anthony
34 Orchestra Board of Directors. �.
Fee:
(R-1............$ 60.00
Other.........$100.00)
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
Petition for Variance
Applicant: ' r&OAI
Address: tqS I KNd i l wba l Phone:
Status of applicant (owner, buyer, renter, agent, etc.):— �0u.►P r
Street address and/or legal description of property petitioned for variance:
Zoning district in which property is located: Q
Request: ala.-;G�� �r �C-
Minnesota Statutes and City Ordinances require that the following conditions must be
satisfied for approval of this request. Please respond to these conditions using additional
sheets, if necessary.
1. Because of the particular physical surroundings, shape, or topographical
conditions of the parcel of land involved, the proposed variance would relieve an
undue hardship, as distinguished from a mere inconvenience, should the
applicable ordinance be strictly enforced.
2. The purpose of the proposed variance is not based exclusively upon a desire to
increase the value or income potential of the parcel of land, but would correct
extraordinary circumstances applicable to this property but not applicable to other
property in the vicinity or zoning district.
3. The alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by City Ordinance and has not been
created by any persons presently having an interest in the parcel of land.
ignatu e f Applicant
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Date: t 9
Fee: $225.00
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
Petition for Rezoning
Applicant: )/ &O L'� . Phone: `acro- S6,o�-
Address: (09 s l �Md l w oo c1 if e-i-j yNIL)
Status of Applicant (Owner, Buyer, Lessee, .etc.): buy e-i
Legal Description of property proposed for rezoning: 1.1s - a� 3T� S , l��a�l� �erk;�S A&J
Street Address: 9 �' 8
Presently Zoned: I
Proposed Zoning change to: �—
1. Attach a statement to this-petition stating why this zoning change is requested.
2. If an entire parcel of land is proposed to be rezoned, submit a map or plat with this
petition showing the land proposed to be rezoned and all lands within 350 feet of its
boundaries.
3. If a portion of a larger parcel of land is proposed to be rezoned, submit a
preliminary plat prepared in accordance with sections 1500.01 through and including
1500.03 of the St. Anthony Code of Ordinances with this petition. A copy of which
is included in this packet.
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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 DECEMBER 18, 1996
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
5 The meeting was called to order at 7:08 P.M. immediately following adjournment of the Truth in
6 Taxation Adoption Hearing.
7 H. ROLL CALL.
8 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo,Marks, Enrooth, Wagner and Faust.
9 Also Present: City Manager Michael Mornson, Liquor Operations Manager Mike Larson, and
10 City Attorney William Soth.
11 Councilmembers Absent: None.
12 III. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 18, 1996 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA.
13 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to approve the December 18, 1996 Council Agenda as
14 presented.
15
16 Motion carried unanimously.
17 IV. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 26, 1996 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
J8MINUTES.
Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve.the November 26, 1996 Regular City Council
20 Meeting Minutes with the following change:
21 Page 6, Line 21: remove"Sandbee"and replace with"SANBE".
22 Motion carried unanimously.
23 V. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 4, 1996 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
24 MINUTES.
25 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the December 4, 1996 Regular City Council
26 Meeting Minutes as presented.
27 Motion carried unanimously:
28 VI. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
29 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to approve the following licenses:
30 Contractors License:
31 Belair Builders, Inc.,New Brighton, MN/working at Unocal 76 Station
32 DeMars Signs, Inc., Coon Rapids, MN/working at St. Anthony Shopping Center
33 Heating License:
34 Airco Heating &Air Conditioning, Columbia Heights,MN/bidding in a furnace
35 replacement
0 Fireplace Showroom, Osseo, MN/working at 3317 Wendhurst Avenue N.E.
37 Motion carried unanimously.
r ,
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
December 18, 1996 •
Page'2
1 VII. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
2 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the following claims:
3
4 A. BRW. Inc. in the amount of$990.00 for professional services rendered for the period
5 ending October 31, 1996 for the City of St. Anthony Comprehensive Plan.
6 B. Dorsey& Whitney in the amount of$993.58 for legal services rendered through October
7 31, 1996.
8 C. Foster, Ojile. Wentzell & Brever in the amount of$2,600.00 for professional services
9 rendered for the month of December, 1996.
10 D. 6 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
11
12 Motion carried unanimously.
13 VIII. REPORTS.
14 A. Councilmembers.
15 Councilmember Enrooth reported his attendance at the National League of Cities Meeting in San
16 Antonio, Texas. Alvin Tofler, author of the book entitled Third Wave, was the kick off speaker
17 at the meeting. Enrooth suggested all Councilmembers read his book. Enrooth reported a large
portion of the meeting was focused on the information age and Internet with '/z day spent on web •
9 page sites, city links and interlink connections. He stated it was a very informative meeting.
20 Councilmember Marks reported the St. Anthony Orchestra will be performing Friday, December
21 20, 1996 at Apache Plaza.
22 Marks noted there is still a problem with the sidewalks being plowed on the 37th Avenue bridge.
23 He stated he had contacted the engineer in charge at Ramsey County but noted he had received a
24 report that there was a problem again tonight. Marks stated he hoped this issue could be resolved
25 soon.
26 Marks reported he received a letter from a brass band in Salo, Finland who would like to visit St.
27 .Anthony. They are anticipating 25 people will come along with some politicians. The Sister
28 City Committee will begin to organize the visit and work to determine how the brass band would
29 like to handle their concerts.
30 Councilmember Wagner noted there will be free sleigh rides Friday, December 20, 1996 from
31 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. at the St. Anthony Shopping Center.
32 Wagner reported the coordinator that Healthy Community/Healthy Youth had hoped to hire is
33 not available. The Committee is now working on an alternate plan to hire someone with less
'14 experience who could work with the coordinator they had wanted to hire on a minimal basis. •
i The process is moving forward.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
• December 18, 1996
Page 3
1 B. Mayor.
2 Mayor Ranallo reported he had received thank you cards from Staff for the Employee
3 Appreciation Breakfast. He thanked Councilmember George Wagner and his wife Audrey for
4 the fine job done of organizing the event.
5 Mayor Ranallo noted that with all the snow received in the past few days, he has received some
6 calls in regard to snowplowing.
7 Mayor Ranallo reported Continental Cable Company is in the process of trying to sell to U.S.
8 West. The Cable Committee feels this will result in a conflict of interest and has appealed the
9 FCC authorization. Each City will be informed of the outcome in the next 30 days. Mayor
10 Ranallo reported Tom Crayton is representing the Cable Commission and is very knowledgeable
11 regarding cable issues.
12 1. Presentation by Arne Hendrickson from Minnegasco.
13 Mr. Arne Hendrickson,representing Minnegasco, stated it was a pleasure to be in
14 attendance this evening to mark 1996 as the 50th year of natural gas energy service to the
15City of St. Anthony. Minnegasco appreciated the opportunity to serve the community of
10 St. Anthony as it has grown over the last 50 years. To commemorate the long presence of
natural gas service in St. Anthony, on behalf of Minnegasco, Mr. Hendrickson presented
18 the City with a plague commemorating the 50 years of service and a check in the amount
19 of$250.00 to be used for the purchase of a mature tree of the City's choice to be planted
20 in St. Anthony to symbolize Minnegasco's continuing service to the community.
21 Mr. Hendrickson thanked the Mayor, Councilmembers, City Staff and residents for
22 allowing Minnegasco to serve St. Anthony, and stated he looks forward to serving and
23 working with the City now and into the future.
24 Mayor Ranallo thanked Mr. Hendrickon and Minnegasco for the plaque and the check.
25 Enrooth stated he hoped the current price increase from Minnegasco would be temporary.
26 Mr. Hendrickson explained the suppliers had increased the prices earlier in the year and
27 Minnegasco had kept their prices steady. The suppliers have now increased their prices
28 again due to the cold weather and Minnegasco has been forced to raise their prices. He
29 stated Minnegasco is working very hard to bring the prices back down.
30 Mayor Ranallo reported he had received a Christmas card from Salo, Finland and a CD of
31 the children singing Christmas songs at the School.
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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
December 18, 1996
Page 4 •
1 C. City Manager.
2 City Manager Mornson presented a tentative agenda for the new City Hall/Community Center
3 building dedication. He indicated he would like to set a date for the dedication so it can be
4 included in the next City newsletter. Mornson stated he would like to have each department of
5 the City represented at the dedication. He stated he had spoken with Bob Foster and he approved
6 of the date as long as the City Council agrees.
7 Mayor Ranallo noted all the churches will be invited to the event and also invited to announce
8 the event in their Sunday bulletin. He noted Mary Jo McGuire, John Marty, John Stengler and
9 the Ramsey County Commissioner would also be invited.
10 Faust asked if the proposed dedication date would work with the opening date of the City Hall.
11 Momson reported Staff is planning to move into the new building the week of January 6, 1997
12 and be open for business on January 13, 1997. He reported the Chamber is proposing hot
13 chocolate, cookies and cakes for the dedication which would be served all day in the new kitchen
14 area.
15 There was Council consensus to approve the date and format of the building dedication on
i February 22, 1997 from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. •
17 Mornson reported the bids were open on December 17, 1996 for the 1997 Watermain, Street, and
18 Storm Sewer Improvements. The lowest bidder is Northdale Construction at a cost of
19 $570,547.33. Mornson noted this is $30,000 higher than the engineer's estimate.
20 Councilmembers directed Staff to perform thorough research on Northdale Construction to avoid
21 the problems which have been encountered in the past.
22 Mornson noted RCM Engineering Company has worked with Northdale Construction in the past
23 and has been pleased with the results. Mornson noted he has also worked with Northdale in the
24 past and it has gone well.
25 Mornson reported he had met with Warren Rolek regarding City/School issues. He would like to
26 schedule another joint meeting in 1997 with the City Councilmembers and the School
27 Boardmembers similar to the meeting held in April of 1996.
28 There was Council consensus to direct Staff to schedule a joint meeting in April of 1997 with the
29 School Boardmembers.
30 Mornson reported Larry Beach will be presenting a proposal for the Verkins property at the
'11 Planning Commission Meeting on January 21, 1997. The proposal includes variance requests,
l setback requests and a rezoning request for higher density. Staff has gone over the proposal with •
33 Mr. Beach.
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1 Morrison reported the Pizza Hut building has been sold to the Conoco Station. They were
2 originally considering demolishing the building and expanding the mall but may instead renovate
3 the existing building.
4 Mornson noted as in past years,the City Offices will be closed ''/z day on Christmas Eve. He
5 noted he will be on vacation December 26th and 27th but will be available due to all the
6 activities involved with the new building.
7 Morrison reported four applications have been received for the two vacancies on the Planning
8 Commission for 1997. He asked if the Council would prefer to interview the applicants at the
9 January Work Session or at the January 14, 1997 City Council Meeting.
10 There was Council consensus to interview all four applicants and to.direct City Manager to
11 determine which meeting to interview the applicants based on the length of the agendas of the
12 meetings.
13 Mornson reported the first Comprehensive Plan Update Task Force Meeting has been tentatively
14 scheduled for January 27, 1997. He noted meetings will be held on Mondays or Wednesdays and
15 will include a series of eight meetings over the next six months. He indicated a letter will be sent
within one week to the churches and other organizations asking them to be involved with the
Task Force.
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19 IX. PUBLIC HEARING-None.
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21 X. NEW BUSINESS.
22 A. Resolution 96-065. re: City Manager.
23 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve Resolution 96-065 regarding, approving
24 the 1997 salary of Michael J. Mornson, St. Anthony'City Manager.
25 Mayor Ranallo thanked City Manager Mornson for the work he has done and
26 continuation of good work for the City of St. Anthony.
27 Mornson thanked the Council for all their support.
28 Motion carried unanimously.
29 Mornson reported his attendance at the National League of Cities Conference and noted a large
30 topic of discussion was technology. Three Mayors from Minnesota led presentations at the .
31 Conference. The Mayor of Minnetonka advised that cities should not worry if they are behind in
32 this area because so much has changed and continues to change. Mornson noted one area of
concern with this issue is security on the Internet.
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1 Mornson reported another topic of discussion was welfare. It was noted that every city will be
2 effected by the Welfare Reform Bill which President Clinton passed. The effects will start to be
3 apparent in 1997.
4 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
5 A. Resolution 96-064 re: Inventory Control System for Liquor Operations.
6 Mornson noted a letter received from City Attorney William Soth dated December 16,
7 1996. Mr. Soth indicates two options are available. The first option would be to reject
8 the bid from Total Register Systems (TRS) as it does not meet specifications and accept
9 the bid from Retail Data Systems (RDS). The second option is to reject both bids and
10 rebid the equipment for only one store. The City could then wait and determine whether
11 or not it will have a second store, or it could obtain new bids now for a single store, or it
12 could obtain quotes for a single store if it is believed that the cost for a single store will be
13 less that $25,000. If the cost is less than$25,000, the City may, without advertising bids
14 or otherwise complying with the requirements of competitive bidding, obtain at least two
15 quotes and enter into a contract by direct negotiation.
16 City Attorney Soth noted the Council could award the contract tonight for one store only
17 although it was not bid in that manner. The City could also request an alternate bid which
I would include only one store..
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19 Marks noted that the City did need the system. If will provide insight as to how the
20 business is doing on a regular basis,report the inventory at any given time, provide
21 figures on expenses, track shrinkage, and provide insights the City would not otherwise
22 have.
23 Liquor Operations Manager, Mike Larson,noted the point of sale function of the system
24 is also very important. He also noted Brian Anderson,Total Register Systems and
25 Michael Allen, Retail Data Systems were present to answer any questions of the Council.
26 Faust stated there is a current need.for the system and the City currently has two stores.
27 The system will be cost saving and a management tool. He felt the assumption that there
28 would not be two stores could not be made as a decision to that effect has not been made.
29 He stated he was against tabling the issue or changing the bid. He felt the Council should
30 proceed.
31 Marks noted the intention is to keep two stores but questioned the ramifications if the
32 City is unable to do that.
33 Enrooth questioned if the City intends to operate two stores after New Market is closed
14 and CUB Food Stores is opened. •
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1 Faust stated it was his impression that the City was always in the process of discovering.
2 He felt this was a dynamic situation. Wagner stated he felt the intent was to have two
3 liquor stores.
4 Mayor Ranallo confirmed that there was not a problem with rejecting the low bid.
5 City Attorney Soth stated there are grounds to reject the low bid as demonstrated in
6 Liquor Operations Manager's letter dated December 5, 1996. The bid did not meet the
7 specifications of the City of St. Anthony.
8 Marks noted he had reviewed all information available and in his opinion,the letter from
9 Liquor Operations Manager is correct.
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11 Motion by Faust, second by Wagner to approve Resolution 96-065, regarding approving
12 the purchase of an Inventory Control System from Retail Data Systems for the Municipal
13 Liquor Stores.
14 Marks offered an amendment to the motion to include"reject the low bid from Total
15 Register Systems as it does not meet the specifications of the bid of the City of St.
Anthony"
17 Councilmembers Faust and Wagner accepted the amendment to the motion.
18 Brian Anderson, Total Register Systems, asked if he could have a list of the
19 specifications which his company did not meet.
20 Mayor Ranallo noted Liquor Operations Manager and City Attorney would prepare a list
21 and forward it to Mr. Anderson.
22 Motion carried unanimously.
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24' XI. ADJOURNMENT.
25 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 P.M.
26 Motion carried unanimously.
27 Respectfully submitted,
28 Lorri Kopischke
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
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