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MEMORANDUM
DAM April 11, 1997
TO: Planning Commissioners
FROM: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant l V
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ITEM: April 15, 1997 Planning Commission Meeting
This month's meeting is cancelled.
I talked with Chair Bergsfrom this morning regarding the agenda for the April 15th
meeting and informed him that Janice Kahn.failed to provide me with information
regarding her request for a lot area variance for 39th and Penrod, despite several attempts
to reach her. As a result, her request for the variance was taken off the agenda. There
were no other action items on the agenda.
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Administrative Offices
3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony, Minnesota 55418-1699
(612) 789-8881 FAX (612) 781-9323
March 24, 1996
Janice Kahn
3128 Old Highway 8
St. Anthony, MN 55418
Dear Ms. Kahn:
Your request for a variance has been received and will be submitted to the Planning
Commission on Tuesday, April 15, 1997 at 7:05 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible.
Your presence or that of a representative is required at that meeting. The Planning
Commission will then make their recommendation to the City Council, who will make the
final decision on your application.
If you or a representative are not present at the Planning Commission meeting on the above
date, the policy of the Planning Commission is to automatically table the request.
Sincerely,
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Enclosure: Notice of Hearing
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April 2, 1997
Ms. Janice Kahn
3128 Old Highway 8
St. Anthony, MN 55418
Dear Janice:
I am writing to request a copy of the site plan for the property at 39th and PENROD.
Without it, I will be unable to prepare a Staff Report for the April 15, 1997 Planning
Commission meeting for the public hearing that has been.scheduled to address the need for
a lot area variance. As we discussed, this variance is necessary before a single family home
can be constructed there.
If you are unable to provide me a copy of this site plan on or before April 9, 1997, the
Planning Commission will not be able to hold the public hearing for your variance request.
It will be tabled until the May 20, 1997 Planning Commission meeting. Please let me
know what you want to do.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to call me at 789-8881.
Sincerely,
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Ki Moore-Sykes,
Management Assistant
City of St. Anthony
3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony Minnesota 55418-1699 Phone (612) 789-8881 FAX(612) 781-9323
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April 10, 1997
Ms. Janice Kahn
3128 Old Highway 8
St. Anthony, MN 55418
Dear Janice:
.Because I did not receive the site plans for the lot on the corner of 39th and PENROD,
your variance request has been taken off the public hearing agenda for the April 15, 1997
Planning Commission meeting.
If you are interested in presenting your plans and having your variance request heard at the
May 20, 1997 Planning Commission meeting, please have your site and elevation plans to
me by 4:30p.m. on April 15, 1997. Once I have the plans, then I will put your variance
request on the May agenda and again publish the notice of public hearing.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me at 789-8881.
Sincerely,
m oore-Sykes,
anagement Assistant
City of St. Anthony
3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony, Minnesota 55418-1699 Phone (612) 789-8881 FAX(612) 781-9323
STAFF REPORT
DATE: April 15, 1997
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant Ili
ITEM: April 29th Schedule for Comprehensive Plan Update
Advisory Committee
As the-City Manager indicated at the March 26th Comprehensive Plan Update Advisory .
Committee meeting, the City will be having a public informational meeting on the City's
proposed Storm Water Management Plan on April 29th at 7:00 p.m. Because the
informational meeting is germane to updating the Comprehensive Plan, he suggested that
the Advisory Committee meet the same night. The following is_a schedule for the
evening:
7:00 - 7:30 -- Council Chambers
Proposed Storm Water Management Plan presentation.
7:30 - 9:00 — Multi-purpose Room (across the lobby from,Council Chambers)
Comprehensive Plan Update Advisory Committee .Meeting.
7:30 - 8:00 Dan Solar, Ramsey County
8:00 - 8:30 Jay Scott, OPUS — Developer for Apache Plaza
8:30 - 9:00 Parks and Housing -- BRW
An-agenda and-other meeting materials will be mailed- prior to this meeting.
1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
3 MARCH 18, 1997
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
5 The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Bergstrom at
6 7:04 P.M.
7 H. ROLL CALL.
8 Commissioners present: Chair Bergstrom; Commissioners Delmonico, Franzese,
9 Gondorchin, Horst, Makowske, and Thompson.
10 Commissioners absent: None.
11 Also present: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant.
12 III. APPROVAL OF MARCH 18, 1997 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA.
13 Motion by Gondorchin, seconded by Franzese, to approve the Planning Commission Agenda
14 for March 18, 1997 as presented.
15 Motion carried unanimously.
16 IV. APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 18, 1997 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
17 MINUTES.
18 Motion by Delmonico, seconded by Franzese, to approve the February 18, 1997 Planning
19 Commission Meeting minutes with the following changes:
20 Page 5, Line 24: Delete 170,000" and replace with "170,000".
21 Page 8, Line 28: Delete "utilities" and replace with "utility of the land".
22 Motion carried unanimously.
23 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
24 VI. OTHER BUSINESS.
25 1. Jeff Wirth, Apache Medical Building?.
26 A. Discuss Other Possible Uses for.Medical Building.
27 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported on February 5, 1997, she and Larry Hamer had a meeting with
28 Jeff Wirth regarding the Apache Medical building. During the discussion, it was determined
29 that because the Apache Medical Building was in the commercial district, some of the desired
30 uses were not allowed. Ms. Moore-Sykes explained Mr. Wirth was present this evening to
31 request that the City consider changing the commercial zoning district or revising the City
32 Ordinance to allow.other healthcare businesses in the building, such as bio-medical research
33 laboratories.
34 Chair Bergstrom explained the Commission had discussed this issue at their February meeting.
35 The general consensus was that the Commission did not want to be overly restrictive with
36 conditional uses and permitted uses. He stated the Commission was open to specific requests.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
March 18, 1997
Page 2
1 Jeff Wirth, Apache Medical Building, stated he was specifically looking at uses allowed in the
2 light industrial zone such as laboratories for research and testing. He noted there is interest
3 from several graduates of the University of Minnesota who are interested in opening their own
4 businesses have approached Mr. Wirth. They are interested in the Apache Medical Building
5 because it is set up with laboratory facilities tht would allow them to provide bio-medical
6 research services to health care providers.
7 Mr. Wirth stated drainage is the biggest issue. The Apache Medical Building is unique in that
8 it is a medical building and is designed with drainage throughout the entire building and
9 would accommodate the aforementioned uses. He explained that originally Apache Medical
10 Building had been built to support St. Mary's Hospital. The medical building was built but
11 the hospital was not. Mr. Wirth stated he would prefer to maintain the medical image of the
12 building but it is difficult to attract medical practitioners to this location as there is not
13 enough traffic or an interest in the community.
14 Mr. Wirth noted that some people from the University of Minnesota are currently engaged in
15 something similar to what he is proposing at the Columbia Heights Professional Center on
16 40th Avenue and Central Avenue. The Genesis Business Center is located there and acts as
17 an incubator for new businesses. Harlan Jacobs runs the program and is interested in placing
18 some of the businesses at the Apache Medical Building.
19 Mr. Wirth explained the disadvantage for Apache Medical Building is that it is not located in
20 Anoka County where funding is there for start-up companies. The advantage for Apache
21 Medical Building is that it is designed to accommodate these types of businesses. These
22 businesses are generally small, start-up and are well-financed. These business have the
23 opportunity to grow and become quite large and at that point may decide to locate in the City
24 of St. Anthony and help the economics of the City.
25 Mr. Wirth stated he is requesting that the City expand the definition of what is allowed at the
26 Apache Medical Building to include basic bio-medical research laboratory and testing and
27 possibly, on a limited basis, manufacturing of the product they intend to sell.
28 Commissioner Horst expressed concern that bio-medical research would include animal
29 experimentation and disease.
30 Mr. Wirth stated he did not believe this was the case nationally. He indicated the types of
31 bio-medical research and device research he was aware of included a special type of forceps
32 to be used in delicate surgery, a special type of drug for anti-rejection of organ transplants,
33 and platelets to replace old platelets. He also noted there are state and local agencies which
34 would be governing these businesses.
35 Commissioner Horst expressed concern with regard to waste disposal and pollution. He again
36 questioned the possibility of animal research.
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
March 18, 1997
Page 3
1 Mr. Wirth stated all medical facilities deal with bio-hazardous materials. These materials are
2 currently removed from the Apache Medical Building daily and include items ranging from
3 needles and forceps to human tissue. The persons handling these materials are well trained
4 and it is well controlled by OSHA requirements. Mr. Wirth stated he did not perceive any
5 type of animal research occurring. He also stated he had no objection to a restriction that
6 would prohibit use of animals in research performed at the facility.
7 Commissioner Gondorchin stated he was generally in favor of the proposal as he would like
8 to see the opportunity for tenants. He stated he would be more comfortable if he was
9 provided with a list of client profiles who would be likely to lease space in the facility. He
10 asked that City Staff investigate other City's codes to determine how they have handle this
11 type of business. He also expressed a concern with animal research and waste disposal.
12 Commissioner Franzese stated she was not present at the February Planning Commission
13 meeting but noted in the minutes that no-toxic chemicals or noxious smells would be allowed
14 in the facility. She questioned if just general "bad" smells that were not necessarily noxious
15 would be allowed. She stated she was comfortable and did support research at the facility.
16 She stated she,was concerned with the timing as the City was in the process of the
17 Comprehensive Plan Update and the rehabilitation of Apache Plaza. She asked Mr. Wirth
18 what his timeline was.
19 Mr. Wirth stated he did have tenants who were interested in locating in the facility in a fairly
20 short timeframe. He stated he receives inquiries on a daily basis.
21 Commissioner Franzese stated she was concerned with parking and signage. She noted there
22 is reservation in regard to placing additional signage on the exterior of the building.
23 Mr. Wirth stated the building is designed to handle a lot of traffic. There is an axillary
24 parking area which currently is not used much. He did not perceive parking as an issue. .Mr.
25 Wirth stated signage is something which is typically of more interest to a retail type business.
26 He noted he had participated in a survey through the Small Business Administration which
27 was sponsored in conjunction with a local college in 1994 and the major issue identified by
28 the community was that they did not know what type of services were available at the Apache
29 Medical Building. He stated he did support exterior signage if it was done in a tasteful
30 manner and felt it was important for the retail businesses to let the community know they are
31 there and what services they have to offer. He stated he does however, understand and
32 respect the concern of the Commission.
33 Commissioner Makowske noted that an amendment to the commercial district would also
34 affect the Apache Plaza and St. Anthony Shopping Center. He asked what precautions are
35 necessary if other commercial buildings request to have the same type of tenants that Mr.
36 Wirth is requesting.
37 Mr. Wirth stated some concerns would be the water content and traffic volume. The waste
38 disposal is not a great concern as it is standardized and well regulated within the industry.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
March 18, 1997
Page 4
1. Chair Bergstrom stated there was a good consensus within the Planning Commission, within
2 certain limitations, to entertain a motion to amend the permitted and conditional uses in a
3 commercial district. He noted one difficulty would be to identify and reasonably define
4 boundaries which would satisfy the Planning Commission, City Council. and members of the
5 community. He suggested City Staff investigate other City's ordinances that address this issue
6 and work with Mr. Wirth to develop some draft language that can be submitted to the
7 Planning Commission for consideration. Bergstrom noted there was concern with signage but
8 also that the sign ordinance was not drafted with multi-story buildings in mind.
9 Commissioner Gondorchin questioned if the tenants would be regulated by the conditional use
10 permit process. He also questioned if the Commission would be in favor of allowing light
11 manufacturing in the facility.
12 Chair Bergstrom stated that he did not feel the Planning Commission or the City Council
13 should have to be involved with evaluating every tenant. He felt language could be drafted
14 for the conditional use ordinance which would sufficiently and suitably self-screen the tenants.
15 Commissioner Franzese stated she felt the conditional use and establishment of boundaries
16 was excellent but that there should also be an instrument to evaluate each tenant.
17 Chair Bergstrom stated he did not feel it was the duty of the Planning Commission to evaluate
18 each tenant.
19 Commissioner Gondorchin stated he agreed with Chair Bergstrom. He would support a
20 language draft of the permitted and conditional uses that was not overly restrictive but that set
21 boundaries for the types of uses.
22 Mr. Wirth noted the businesses would not actually be manufacturing at the facility. It would
23 be more accurate to say they may develop a prototype and test it at the facility.
24 Chair Bergstrom noted cost of rental space in the Apache Medical Building would be much
25 more expensive than in a manufacturing facility. The economic issue would in it self be self-
26 regulating.
27 Chair Bergstrom suggested Mr. Wirth work with Ms. Moore-Sykes to develop a draft of
28 specific language to be submitted to the Planning Commission for consideration.
29 Commissioner Gondorchin noted he would be in favor of ground signage for the Apache
30 Medical Building rather than wall signs on the building. He suggested Mr. Wirth be sensitive
31 to the definition of major tenants versus minor tenants and suggested a monument sign that
32 would list the businesses within the facility. He stated he was concerned with the aesthetics
33 of the building.
34 Mr. Wirth thanked the Commission for their time and consideration.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
March 18, 1997
Page 5
1 2. Comprehensive Plan Task Force Update.
2 Chair Bergstrom reported the next Comprehensive Plan Task Force meeting is scheduled for
3 Wednesday, March 26, 1997. He stated he had attended a meeting with BRW and Ms.
4 Moore-Sykes this morning. A draft Land Use and Urban Design Plan, Transportation Plan
5 and Analysis of Condition have been created. Bergstrom stated the process is moving
6 forward.
7 Chair Bergstrom noted that a copy of the Storm Water Management Proposal from WSB was
8 included in the Commissioner's .packet. The Storm Water Management Plan is required by
9 the Metropolitan Council as part of the Comprehensive Plan Update. Also included in the
10 packet is a copy of the approval of and comments from the Metropolitan Council on the
11 City's Emergency Water Supply Plan. This is also required as part of the Comprehensive
12 Plan Update.
13 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported there will be a Public Informational meeting in regard to the Storm
14 Water Management Plan on Tuesday, April 29, 1997 at 7:00 P.M. at City Hall.
15 Commissioner Gondorchin asked that notice of the Public Informational meeting be included
16 with the notice of the Comprehensive Plan Task Force meeting.
17 Chair Bergstrom noted the proposal for preliminary park planning was also included in the
18 Commission packet.
. 19 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported BRW is evaluating other parks and ballfields in the St. Anthony
20 park system. There has also been discussion of where to relocate the tennis courts. It has
21 been questioned if the old City Hall site is the most appropriate location for the tennis courts.
22
23 VII. COMMENTS.
24 Ms. Moore-Sykes noted a meeting at the Landmark Center on Thursday, March 20, 1997 at
25 7:00 P.M. entitled, "Passing a Land-Use Framework for Minnesota". Issues addressed will
26 include: Details about current legislative land-use bills; Implementation strategies; and,
27 Grassroots mobilization around land-use legislation.
28 Commissioner Gondorchin stated he was disappointed at the Council's decision regarding the
29 Verkins Addition. He stated he was confused with the fact that Council had approved the
30 townhouse development without'Mr. Beach even supplying a detailed plan of the
31 development. He stated he was surprised at Councilmember Enrooth's comment that a
32 Commissioner who was absent would have voted yes and Gondorchin questioned how this
33 would have even made a difference. Gondorchin stated he was confused by the resident
34 Makowske appearance in favor of the project and did not understand the connection.
35 Commissioner Makowske presented a draft of a proposed amendment to the "Sign Ordinance"
36 (Chapter 14. Signs) which read:
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March 18, 1997
Page 6
1. 1400.10 Ground Signs. Are permitted in all districts subject to the following and District
2 Schedules (section 1400.12):
3 1400.12, Subd. 1 add:
4 (4) Each of the following, located within the corporate limits of this City, may erect
5 and maintain one ground sign subject to the provisions of section 1400.10 of
6 this chapter.
7 (a) Schools and publicly owned facilities (as listed in section 1615.02 (b) and
8 (c).
9 (b) Churches, temples, synagogues and City buildings (as listed in section
10 1615.03 (a) and (c).
11 Commissioner Makowske noted he would also like to include under (a) (and.section 1616.02
12 (b) and (c)), which would address the RI-A district. He also would like to include under (b)
13 (and section 1616.03 (b)).
14 Commissioner Makowske-noted under,this language state-licensed facilities and day care
15 facilities as well as single and two family dwelling would not be allowed ground signs. He
16 also asked if the Commission felt there needed to be more restriction for size under, 1610. for
17 ground signs of churches, school, public owned buildings and City buildings.
18 There was Commission consensus that this language adequately expressed and addressed the
19 intent of the Commission in regard to ground signs. Staff was directed to forward the
20 proposed amendment to the City Attorney for his input.
21 Commissioner Makowske noted his attendance at the City Hall/Community Center Open
22 House. He stated it was an enjoyable and well attended event. He commended the City Staff
23 for the nice job they had done.
24 Chair Bergstrom asked if the Planning Commission meetings would be broadcast on cable
25 television.
26* Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the meetings eventually would be broadcast but it would not be mi
27 the near future.
28 Commissioner Horst stated he was disappointed that the City Council did not pay much
29 regard or put much credence on the determination made by the Planning Commission in
30 regard to the Verkins property. He stated that although he was on the opposing side of the
31 issue, he will abide by the decision of that body.
32 Commissioner Horst noted the Grand Opening of Coast to Coast is scheduled for April 9-12,
33 1997.
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March 18, 1997
Page 7
1 Commissioner Thompson complimented the City on the Open House and noted how lit up the
2 Apache Mall is with Video Update and the CUB Food Store light on.
3 Commissioner Franzese noted her disappointment and questioned why the proposed bagel
4 shop had not located at Apache Plaza. She stated there is not another bagel shop in the area
5 and hoped that St..Anthony had not been deselected due to demographics. Franzese also
6 questioned the store which is.locating in the St. Anthony Shopping Center next to the
7 Salvation Army Store.
8 Commissioner Horst stated it is the Family Dollar Store which is a $140 million operation
9 that has stores in several states.
10 Commissioner Franzese stated she was not pleased with the amount of signage on the Video
11 Update building. She also noted the dentist located across from Apache Plaza is looking for a
12 tenant.
13 Chair Bergstrom stated he was disappointed with the decision of the Council in regard to the
14 Verkins property but he noted there will be-differences of opinion between the Planning
15 Commission and the City Council and he felt that was good. He felt the job of the Planning
16 Commission was to be an obstacle for proponents of variances rezonings, and replattings.
17
18 VIII. ADJOURNMENT.
19 Motion by Horst, seconded by Delmonico, to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 P.M.
20 Motion carried unanimously.
21 Respectfully submitted,
22 Lorri Kopischke
23 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 MARCH 11, 1997
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
5 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M.-followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by
6 Mayor Ranallo.
7 H. ROLL CALL.
8 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Enrooth, and Faust.
9 Also Present: City Manager Michael Mornson and City Attorney William Soth.
10 Councilmembers Absent: Wagner.
11 M. APPROVAL OF MARCH 11, 1997 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
12 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the March 11, 1997 Regular Council
13 Meeting Agenda as,presented.
14 Motion carried unanimously.
15 IV. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 25, 1997 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
16 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the February 25, 1997 Regular Council
17 Meeting Minutes as presented.
18 Motion carried unanimously.
19 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
20 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the following licenses:
21 Contractors License:
22 Construction Labor Force, Inc., dba: Rite-Way Waterproofing, Lino Lakes,
23 MN/renewal
24 Belair Builders, Inc., New Brighton, MN/renewal
25 Pine Cone Nursery, Coon Rapids, MN/renewal
26 Olsen Levy Corporation, Plymouth, MN/working at CUB Foods
27 Flour Daniel, Inc., Irvine, CA/working at High School/antenna insulation
28 Garbage Haulers License:
29 Aspen Waste Systems, Inc., St. Paul, MN/Commercial License/renewal
30 Aagard Sanitation Inc., Eagan, MN/Commercial License/renewal
31 United Waste Systems of Minnesota, Inc., dba: UWS/Gallagher's, St. Paul,
32 MN/Commercial License/renewal
33 Service Station License:
34 Murphy's Service Center, Inc./renewal
35 St. Anthony Unocal Inc./renewal
36 Don's Apache Auto Wash/renewal
37 Benches:
38 U.S. Bench Corporation/renewal/20 benches
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March 11, 1997
Page 2
1 Amusement Devices:
2 St. Anthony Liquor Store/Stonehouse/6 Amusement Devices
3 Heating License:
4 J & J Heating, Cambridge, MN/working at 3904 Macalaster Drive
5 Motion carried unanimously.
6 Motion by Faust, second by Enrooth to approve the following licenses:
7 Cigarette License:
8 American Amusement/cigarette machine/renewal-Stonehouse
9 Murphy's Service Center/over the counter sales/renewal
10 St. Anthony Liquor Store/SAVI & SAVII/over the counter sales/renewal
11 Snyder Drug Store/over the counter sales/renewal
12 CUB Foods`Inc./over the counter sales
13 3.2 Beer License:
14 City of Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board/Gross Golf Course
15 Vote on the motion: Enrooth, Faust, Ranallo voted aye. Marks voted naye.
16 Motion carried.
17 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
18 Motion by Enrooth, second by Faust to approve the following claims:
19
20 A. Stuart J. Bonniwell in the amount of$3,500.00 for February 28, 1997 progress billing
21 in connection with the audit of the financial statements of the City of St. Anthony for
22 the year ended December 31, 1996.
23 B. Dorsey & Whitney in the amount of$650.66 for legal services rendered through
24 January 31, 1997.
25 C. Foster, Ojile, Wentzell & Brever in the amount of$2,600.00 for professional services
26 rendered for the month of March 1997.
27 D. School District #282 in the amount of$3,344.00 for City portion Sr. Citizen
28 Coordinator (C.D.B.G. allocated amount).
29 E. 3 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
30 Motion carried unanimously.
31 VII. REPORT'S.
32 A. Councilmembers.
33 Councilmember Enrooth reported there was a Village Fest meeting on Monday, February 24,
34 1997.
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March 11, 1997
Page 3
1 Councilmember Marks reported the Sister City Committee is in the midst of making
2 arrangements for the Fire Brigade Band from Salo, Finland who will be visiting St. Anthony
3 this summer.
4 B. Mayor_
5 Mayor Ranallo reported Gary Bergstrom has been named as the Manager of the CUB Foods
6 Store. On Thursday, April 3, 1997, CUB Foods will hold an "invitation only" tour of the
7 store and Friday, April 4, 1997, the store will be open to the public. Mayor Ranallo reported
8 the Cable Networking Program will be doing a story on the history of the CUB Food Store
9 locating in St. Anthony.
10 C. City Manager.
11 City Manager Morrison noted the proposed agenda for the Joint City Council/School Board
12 meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 25, 1997.
13 There was Council consensus that the date and proposed agenda were fine.
14 Morrison reported he and Public Works Director had met with Jim O'Brien last week to
15 review the specifications and discuss the demolition schedule of the old City Hall/Community
16 Center building. Bids will be advertised and will be due, tentatively, on April 25, 1997.
17 Council will approve the bid at the regular City Council meeting on May 13, 1997. Morrison
18 noted if road restrictions are removed prior to the scheduled May 15, 1997, Council may want
19 to hold a special meeting to approve the bid. The target project completion date is July 1,
20 1997. Morrison indicated that if the tennis courts are located on that site, they may not be
21 completed until September or October of 1997. He explained the Public Works Department
22 will be constructing the tennis courts according to the design plan of BRW, Inc., and they will
23 not be able to get on the site until July 1997, which is the busiest time of the summer for
24 them.
25 Enrooth suggested the sentence in regard to the tennis courts in the tentative demolition
26 schedule be reworded as it may be misinterpreted.
27 Morrison reported three facilities had been considered for a new location of a polling place.
28 Wilshire Elementary and Chandler Place were considered but both facilities have parking
29 difficulties. It has been determined that the best location for a new polling place is the Public
30 Works building.
31 Morrison reported representatives of the Cities of Roseville, Fridley, Arden Hills, and New
32 Brighton, and the Ramsey County Sheriffs Office, have all toured the City Hall/Community
33 Center within the last two weeks and all were impressed with the facility.
34 Morrison noted Community Services has requested a directional sign be placed in the
35 entryway. Staff has consented to this request. Community Services has also requested that a
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March 11, 1997
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1 rack be placed outside of their office in the hallway for brochures. Staff has denied this
2 request as they are aware of the sensitivity of the Council as to the appearance of the entryway.
3 Enrooth suggested a rack on rollers could be utilized which could be rolled out in the
4 morning and put away in the evenings.
5
6 VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
7 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
8 A. Resolution 97-025, re: Award Sale of Bonds for 1997 Street Improvement Project.
9 Bob Thistle, Springsted Co., reported the City Council had,authorized Springsted to
10 advertise the sale of bids for $690,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series
11 1997A. The bids have been received and the lowest bid is from John G. Kinnard &
12 Company, Inc. at a true interest rate of 5.105%. Mr. Thistle explained Moody's has
13 changed their rating system from A and Al to A3, A2, Al and from AA and AA1 to
14 AA3, AA2, and AAL The City of St. Anthony has retained an Al rating. Mr.
15 Thistle also explained that since this bond sale is less than $1 million, there is no
16 disclosure requirement.
17
18 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve Resolution 97-025, relating to
19 $690,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1997A; awarding the sale to
20 John G. Kinnard & Company, Inc. at a true interest rate of 5.105%, fixing the form
21 and details and providing for the execution and delivery thereof and security therefor
22 and levying ad valorem taxes for the payment thereof.
23 Motion carried unanimously.
24 B. Resolution 97-026, re: Appoint City's Prosecuting Attorney.
25 Motion by Enrooth, second by Faust to approve Resolution 97-026, appointing Foster,
26 Ojile, Wentzell & Brever as prosecuting attorney for the City of St. Anthony
27 commencing April 1, 1997 and terminating March 31, 1998 at a rate of$3,000 per
28 month.
29 Mayor Ranallo stated he would abstain from this vote as his daughter is employed as
30 the office manager of this firm. He noted she began employment with this firm after
31 the City of St. Anthony began working with them.
32 Vote on the motion. Enrooth, Faust, Marks voted aye. Ranallo abstained.
33 Motion carried.
34 C. Resolution 97-021, re: Early Retirement Policy.
35 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve Resolution 97-021, setting policy for
36 early retirement incentive for City of St. Anthony employees.
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March 11, 1997
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1 . Motion carried unanimously.
2 D. Resolution 97-027, re: Approve Engineering Firm to Develop Storm Water
3 Management Plan.
4 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve Resolution 97-027, approving a
5 proposal to prepare a Storm Water Management Plan from WSB, Inc. in the amount of
6 $22,100.
7
8 Motion carried unanimously.
9 E. Resolution 97-028, re: Addendum to BRW, Inc. Contract.
10 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve Resolution 97-028, approving an
11 addendum to the Comprehensive Plan Update being prepared by BRW, Inc. for an
12 additional fee of$7,500.
13 Marks rioted-there was nothing included with respect to the performing arts center. He
14 stated he felt this should be located in the Comprehensive Plan Update even if it will
15 not be built immediately.
16 Enrooth stated he would like the completion date to be stated in more concrete terms
17 than "over the next several months".
18 Mornson stated he would be meeting with BRW, Inc. tomorrow and will see that these
19 two issues are addressed.
20 Motion carried unanimously.
21 F. Approve Purchase of Exercise Equipment for Exercise Room.
22 Mornson reported that last fall the Police Department was given $5,000 from Tri-City
23 Legion Post to initiate a bike patrol. Subsequently, the two officers who were trained
24 for the position took jobs with other cities. No one else has shown an interest for the
25 bike patrol program and it is being recommended that the funds be used for exercise
26 equipment in the workout room.
27 Enrooth asked if this was the only bid received.
28 Mornson stated this was the lowest of three bids received. He noted the total cost is
29 $6,212,70 of which $5,000 cost will be obtained from the funds donated by Tri-City
30 and $1,212.70.will be obtained from the Police Forfeiture Account.
31
32 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve purchase of exercise equipment for the
33 workout room from 2nd Wind in the amount of$6,212.70 to be paid with $5,000
34 funds received from Tri-City Legion and $1,212,70 from the Police Forfeiture
35 Account.
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March 11, 1997
Page 6
1 Motion carried unanimously.
2 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
3 A. Ordinance 1997-002, re: Water and Sewer Rates Ord Reading,
4 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the 3rd reading and adoption of
5 Ordinance 1997-002, relating to sewer and water rates, amending Sections 605.04 and
6 610.02 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of Ordinances.
7 Motion carried unanimously.
8 B. Rezoning Request by Beach Construction, for the Verkins Properly on Highway 88
9 (2nd Readiniz).
10 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the 2nd reading of the rezoning request
11 for Lots 2, 3; 4, and 5 of Block 1, Verkins Addition from R-1 Single Family
12 designation to an R-3 Townhouse designation.
13 Motion carried unanimously.
14 Mornson asked Mr. Beach if he had started the easement process with the City.
15 City Attorney Soth stated he had prepared the documents and forwarded them to
16 Management Assistant Moore-Sykes. He also stated the rezoning should be in the
17 form of an ordinance.
18 Enrooth asked Mr. Beach when he would begin construction.
19 Mr. Beach stated construction would begin as soon as approval was received from
20 Hennepin County. He also stated the property was vacant.
21 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
22 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 P.M.
23 Motion carried unanimously.
24 Respectfully submitted,
25 Lorri Kopischke
26 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
27
28 Mayor
29 ATTEST:
30 City Clerk
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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 MARCH 25, 1997
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
5 The meeting was called to order at 7:04 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by
6 Mayor Ranallo.
7 H. ROLL CALL.
8 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Enrooth, Wagner, and Faust.
9 Also Present: City Manager Michael Mornson.
10 Councilmembers Absent: None.
11 ;III. APPROVAL OF MARCH 25, 1997 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
12 City Manager Mornson stated that under VI. Presentation of Claims, Item C. Twin City Truck
13 Equipment in the amount of$23,116.89, he would be recommending that a new lift be
14 purchased for Public Works Department. The old lift which is used primarily for watermain
15 breaks has broke down and is a safety hazard. The new lift would be purchased in 1997 and
16 replace the purchase of the John Deere utility tractor in the amount of$35,000 which was
17 budgeted for 1997. The John Deer utility tractor would then be budgeted for 1998.
18
19 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve.;the.March 25, 1997 Regular Council
20 Meeting Agenda as presented.
21 Motion carried unanimously.
22 IV. APPROVAL OF MARCH 11, 1997 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING M NUTES.
23 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the March 11, 1997 Regular Council
24 Meeting Minutes as presented.
25 Vote on the motion: Ranallo, Enrooth, Faust, Marks voted aye. Wagner abstained (as he was not
26 present at the March 11, 1997 meeting).
27 Motion carried.
28 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
29 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the following licenses:
30 Contractors License:
31 Nedegaard Construction Company, Inc., Coon Rapids, MN/renewal
32. Adolfson & Peterson, Inc., St. Louis Park, MN/renewal
33 Prowood Signs, Inc. & Edison Division, Long Lake, MN/sign for Video Update
34 D.J. Kranz Co., Inc., Minneapolis, MN/renewal
35 Garbage Haulers License:
36 Randy's Sanitation Inc., Delano, MN/Residential & Commercial/renewal
37 Walter's Rubbish, Circle Pines, MN/Residential/renewal
38 United Waste Systems Inc. Greenwich, CT dba: Twin City Sanitation,
39 Inc./Residential/renewal
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March 25, 1997
Page 2
1 Service Station License:
2 Stop `N' Go/renewal
3 Heating License:
4 Metropolitan Mechanical, Eden Prairie, MN/working at TCF (CUB)
5 Midland Heating, Richfield, MN/renewal
6 Vending Machine:
7 SJN Inc. Dba: St. Anthony Laundry/renewal
8 Motion carried unanimously.
9 Motion by Faust, second by Wagner to approve the following licenses:
10 Cigarette License:
11 Stop `N' Go/renewal
12 Sentyrz's Town & Country Foods/renewal
13 3.2 Beer License / Off-Sale:
14 Stop `N' Go, 2400-37th Avenue N.E./renewal
15 Sentyrz's Town & Country Foods/renewal
16 Temporary 3.2 Beer Permit:
17 Central Park/June 7, 1997/Dennis Fagerlee-Family Picnic
18 Vote on the motion: Enrooth, Faust, Ranallo, Wagner voted aye. Marks voted naye.
19 Motion carried.
20 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
21 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the following claims:
22
23 A. Rieke Carroll Muller Associates, Inc. in the amount of$762.62 for professional
24 services rendered from February 2, 1997 to March 1, 1997 for 1997 Street/Watermain
25 Improvements.
26 B. BRW, Inc. in the amount of$4,329.98 for professional services rendered for the period
27 ending January 31, 1997 for Comprehensive Plan Update.
28 D. North Suburban Cable Commission in the amount of$9,693.32 for 1997 contribution.
29 E. 5 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
30 . _ Motion carried unanimously.
31 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the following claim:
32 C. Twin City Truck Equipment in the amount of$23,116.89 for Auto Crane A50A.
33 Mayor Ranallo stated he felt the John Deere utility tractor should not be deleted from the
34 budget. He felt that if the City was in need of both pieces of equipment, both should be
35 purchased this.year.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
March 25, 1997
Page 3
1 There was Council consensus to retain the John Deer utility tractor in the budget and approve
2 the purchase of the Auto Crane (lift) from Twin City Truck Equipment. The budget will
3 then be evaluated at the end of 1997 to determine if it is feasible to purchase both items.
4 Motion carried unanimously.
5 VII. REPORTS. -
6 A. Planning Commission Meeting - March 18, 1997.
7 Mornson explained a representative of the Planning Commission was not present to report as
8 the Commission had not addressed any action issues at the March 18, 1997 meeting. A Staff
9 report of that meeting was included in the Council packet.
10
11 B. Councilmembers.
12 Councilmember Faust reported his attendance at a Friends of the Library meeting on
13 Thursday, March 20, 1997. He stated he was very impressed with the activities at the library.
14 Faust noted April 1997 is the 75th Hennepin County Library Anniversary. There will be a
15 celebration the week of April 14th. Faust stated he had informed the-Manager of the library
16 that they were welcome to include an article in the City newsletter.
17 Faust reported he had been contacted by a resident who was wondering if the City had an
18 area to store historical records of the "Pedal Pushers".
19 Councilmember Wagner suggested Faust contact Norma Gunderson, President of the Village
20 Gardeners.
21 Faust reported he had attended the Basics of Tax Increment Financing. He noted the League
22 of Minnesota notes have also included a lot of information on this issue and City Manager has
23 provided the Council with "talking points" for communication with Representatives. Faust
24 noted it would behoove the Council to become literate in those areas.
25 Councilmember Enrooth reported Village Fest is moving forward. They are looking at
26 electrical power and will probably be running some underground cable as soon as the frost is
27 out of the ground. The Committee had discussed the inclusion of bands in the parade this
28 year and also the possibility of relocation.
29 Councilmember Marks reported arrangements continue to be made for the visit of the Salo
30 Fire Brigade Band from June 14 to June 24, 1997. Accommodations are still being sought
31 and the Band may be involved in a number of concerts in the area.
32 Mayor Ranallo suggested Northwestern College or St. Thomas dormitories may be available
33 for the Band.
34 C. Mayor.
35 Mayor Ranallo reported he had received a call from a resident on Sunday in regard to the area
36 by the drop off box. He asked City Manager to take some action to compensate for the
37 irregularities in the lot until the landscaping is completed.
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March 25, 1997
Page 4
1.
2 D. City Manager.
3 City Manager Momson reported he was pleased and proud to announce that Management
4 Assistant Kim Moore-Sykes had been named the "Outstanding Assistant in the Twin Cities
5 Area".
6 Mornson reported members of the Metropolitan Transit Staff had visited the City on March
7 14, 1997 to introduce themselves. They noted that they had learned about.what was
8 happening at Apache Plaza and wanted to make sure there were arrangements for Metro
9 Transit buses as the Park and Ride is no longer there because of CUB. Momson advised
10 them to contact OPUS and First Bank.
11 Mornson reported the CUB Foods "invitation only" opening celebration is scheduled for April
12 3, 1997 from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:00 P.M.
13 Mornson reported Mike Berggren, Apache NewMarket, will speak at the Kiwanis meeting
14 March 26, 1997. Momson also noted a letter from American Payment Center offering to
15 install a drop box at CUB Foods for City utility payments. The fee for this service is $25.00
16 per month.
17 There was Council consensus to authorize the drop box for City utility payments at CUB
18 Foods Store.
19 Momson reported his attendance at a meeting on March 18, 1997 with the Sports Boosters,
20 School Board, Community Services and BRW, Inc. in regard to the Park Plan. He stated he
21 did ask BRW, Inc. to include the location of the performing arts center in the Plan and also
22 informed them that time is of essence. BRW, Inc. stated they intend to have a Plan for
23 review by Council by May 6, 1997.
24 Mornson reported he had met with WSB on March 17, 1997 in regard to the Storm Water
25 Management Plan. A Public Informational meeting will be held on April 29,.1997 and notice
26 of the meeting will appear in the City newsletter.
27 Mornson reported KKE Architects had completed the Purchase Inspection of the Tires Plus
28 building. A formal report has not yet been received but the initial verbal report was that the
29 building was extremely sound. There are a few cracks in the cement and a portion of the roof
30 needs repair. Mornson reported City Attorney is still working on the Environmental Report.
31 Mornson also noted that most of the contingencies of purchase that City Attorney had
32 described at the previous HRA meeting have been met. The only remaining issue is that
33 Super Valu has never approved the plans. They are in the process of reviewing the plans
34 which is normally a 30 day process. Staff has asked them to expedite this process if possible.
35 Momson stated he and Liquor Operations Manager would like to propose that a sign be
36 installed as close to CUB Foods as possible to let people know that the Municipal Liquor
37 Store is still open. This is necessary as the New Market store is closing and it may appear
38 that the Liquor Store is also closed.
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March 25, 1997
Page 5
1 . There was Council consensus to install a sign near CUB Foods noting that the Municipal
2 Liquor Store is still open for business.
3 Morrison reported the explanation of assessment and interest rates for 1997 Street
4 Improvements were mailed on March 12th. The only response received has been inquiries as
5 to how soon the assessments can be paid off. Morrison reported pre-construction for street
6 improvements will be addressed at a meeting on April 17, 1997. Construction will begin as
7 soon as road restrictions are lifted. '
8 Morrison reported the next Comprehensive Plan Update meeting will be held on March 26,
9 1997.
10 Morrison reported that all the paperwork for the Tollefson Property has been submitted to the
11 City Attorney and they are satisfied. Due to the history of the property, it will be run by the
12 title company one final time before closing. Morrison noted it is critical that the HRA
13 actively seek as much redevelopment this year as possible due to possible changes in tax
14 increment financing.
15 Morrison reported he had been asked to speak at a Government Training Seminar on March
16 21st in regard to the financing and building of the new City Hall/Community Center building.
17 He also noted the Employee Recognition Luncheon is scheduled fro April 10, 1997.
18 Morrison noted his conference schedule and tentative vacation schedule was included in the
19 Council packet.
20 There was Council consensus that the schedules were fine and also encouragement to the City
21 Manager to take two weeks consecutive vacation.
22 Morrison noted the League of Minnesota Cities annual conference was scheduled for June 10-
23 13, 1997. There was Council consensus to tentatively reschedule the June 10 City Council
24 meeting to June 9, 1997.
25 Morrison reported the Annual Fire Report will be presented to the Council at their work
26 session on April 1, 1997.
27 Morrison reported he and the Police Chief had attended a MPRS meeting. All 36 cities
28 involved have agreed to the appeal.
29 VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
30 A. Village Point, Larry Beach Construction, Inc.
31 1. Ordinance 1997-003, re: Rezone Verkins Addition (3rd Reading)..
32 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the 3rd reading and adoption of the
33 rezoning request for Lots 2, 3, 4, and 5 of Block 1, Verkins Addition from R-1 Single
34 Family designation to an R-3 Townhouse designation.
35 Motion carried unanimously.
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March 25, 1997
Page 6
1
2 2. Final Plat.
3 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the final plat of Village Point, Larry
4 Beach Construction, Inc.
5 Motion carried unanimously.
6 IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
7 A. . . .Easement Vacation for Verkins Addition, (Village Point), Resolution 97-029.
8 Mayor Ranallo declared the Public Hearing open at 7:44 P.M. No one appeared to
9 address the Council with regard to this issue.
10 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to close the Public. Hearing at 7:45 P.M.
11 Motion carried unanimously.
12
13 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve Resolution 97-029, vacating
14 easements within the Verkins Addition.
15 Motion carried unanimously.
16 X. NEW BUSINESS - None.
17 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
18 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 P.M.
19 Motion carried unanimously.
20 Respectfully submitted,
21 Lorri Kopischke
22 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
23
24 Mayor
25 ATTEST:
26 City Clerk