HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC PACKET 01262016 Our Mission is to be a progressive and livable community, a walkable village, which is sustainable, safe and secure.
Call to Order.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call.
Consideration, discussion, and possible action on all of the following items:
I. Approval of the January 26, 2016, City Council Meeting Agenda. (action requested.)
II.Proclamations and Recognitions.
A. Presentation of Northeast Youth and Family Services, President & CEO, Jerry Hromatka
presenting. (pp.1-5)
III.Consent Agenda.
These items are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate
discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and placed elsewhere on the agenda.
A. Approval of January 12, 2016, City Council meeting minutes. (pp.7-10)
B. Licenses and Permits. (pp.11)
C. Claims. (pp.13-15)
D. Resolution 16-016 a resolution Approving Northeast Youth and Family Services agreement.
(pp.17-25)
IV.Public Hearing.
V. Reports from Commission and Staff.
VI.General Business of Council.
A. 2016 Planning Commission Work Plan (motion only). Jim Gondorchin, Planning Commission
Chair presenting. (pp.27)
B. 2016 Parks Commission Work Plan (motion only). Scott Bentz, Parks Commission Chair
presenting. (pp.29)
C. Resolution 16-017 a resolution Finding a Negative Declaration of Need for an Environmental
Impact Statement for Mirror Lake Improvements. Todd Hubmer, City Engineer presenting.
(pp.31-50)
D. Presentation of Tree City USA by Kristin Seaman, GreenCorp Member. (pp. 51-58)
VI.Reports from City Manager and Council members.
VII.Community Forum.
Individuals may address the City Council about any item not included on the regular agenda.
Speakers are requested to come to the podium, sign their name and address on the form at the
podium, state their name and address for the Clerk’s record, and limit their remarks to five minutes.
Generally, the City Council will not take official action on items discussed at this time, but may
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
JANUARY 26, 2016
7:00 p.m.
Our Mission is to be a progressive and livable community, a walkable village, which is sustainable, safe and secure.
typically refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct the matter to be scheduled on an
upcoming agenda.
VIII. Information and Announcements.
IX. Adjournment.
Presentation to the
City of St Anthony
January, 2016
“Nobody can change a person,
but someone can be the reason
for a person to change…”
Melchor Lim
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About NYFS
•Primary Population: 5-21 year olds
•4,000 youth, families, individuals
•$3.2 million annual budget
•Three program areas
•Mental Health
•Youth Development
•Day Treatment
www.nyfs.org
Transforming lives today, creating a better tomorrow
Revenue Streams
fees
contracts
grants
contribute
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NYFS Programs
Mental Health
•therapy in context
•school based, clinic, in-home
Youth Development
•academics, employment, life skills, citizenship
•Diversion, Out of School, Senior Chore
Day Treatment
•therapy and academics
•NETS, REACH, Woodlands
What your support buys
•Services for residents are assured
•Benefits
•Educational attainment
•Effective workforce
•Citizenship
•Reduced costs to public
•Leverage outside resources
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2014-2015 Service Summary
Contracted Services # 2014 # 2015
Thru 9/15
Counseling 1 $1,950 3 $1,350
Diversion 4 $1,106 4 $1,127
Senior Chore (seniors/youth) 27/11 $11000 34/11 $5,500
Cost of Contracted 43 $14,056 52 $7,977
City Contract $3,654 $3,731
Non Contracted 1 $2,340 1 $26,910
Current Community Trends
More complex issues
Trauma
Isolation
Community connection
Community engagement
Community service
Evolving funding sources
Research based
Grants - contracts
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NYFS Trends
Evolving service models
Embedded school based therapists
Diversion Plus
Enhanced fund raising culture
40th Anniversary
Mayors Challenge Golf Tournament Keller
Golf Course, June 13, 2016
Improved business procedures
Administrative support
Refinancing
NYFS Partnerships
• Communities
Arden Hills, Birchwood Village, Falcon Heights, Hugo, Little Canada, Mahtomedi, Mounds
View, New Brighton, North Oaks, Roseville, Shoreview, St. Anthony, Vadnais Heights,
White Bear Lake, White Bear Township
• School Districts
Centennial, Columbia Heights, Mahtomedi, Mounds View, North St. Paul/Maplewood,
Roseville Area, St. Anthony/New Brighton, Spring Lake Park, White Bear Lake Area
•Collaborations
Minnesota Youth Intervention Program Association, North Suburban Gavel Club, Ramsey
County Children’s Mental Health Collaborative, Roseville Rotary, Shoreview/Arden Hills
Rotary, St. Anthony-New Brighton Family Service Collaborative, Suburban Ramsey Family
Collaborative, Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce, Vadnais Heights Economic
Council, White Bear Chamber
• Faith Community
• Businesses
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY 1
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 2
JANUARY 12, 2016 3
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CALL TO ORDER. 5
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Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 7
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. 9
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Mayor Faust invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance led by Boy 11
Scouts. 12
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Present: Mayor Faust; Councilmembers Brever, Gray, and Jenson 14
Absent: Councilmember Stille 15
Also Present: City Manager Mark Casey 16
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CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING 18
ITEMS. 19
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I. APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 12, 2016, CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA. 21
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Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the City 23
Council Meeting Agenda of January 12, 2016. 24
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Motion carried 4-0. 26
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II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS 28
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A. Swearing in of Mayor Faust 30
B. Swearing in of Councilmember Gray 31
C. Swearing in of Councilmember Brever 32
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Mayor Faust, Councilmember Gray and Councilmember Brever each read the Oath of Office. 34
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D. Swearing in of St. Anthony Village Police Officer Dane Lazenberry 36
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Police Chief John Ohl introduced Dane Lazenberry and his family and friends present at the 38
ceremony. There were a number of other police officers present for the swearing-in ceremony. 39
Police Chief Ohl provided a summary of Dane’s background. Mayor Faust conducted the 40
swearing-in and Mr. and Mrs. Lazenberry pinned the badge on their son. Mayor Faust welcomed 41
Dane to the St. Anthony Police Department. 42
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III. CONSENT AGENDA 44
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A. Approval of December 8, 2015, City Council meeting minutes 46
B. Licenses and Permits 47
C. Claims 48
D. Resolution 16-001 a resolution Accepting Donations and Grants Received in the 4th 49
Quarter of 2015 ($390,231.04) 50
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E. Housekeeping Resolutions: 1
Resolution 16-002 a Resolution Designating Jan Jenson as Mayor Pro-Tem for the 2
Calendar Year 2016 3
Resolution 16-003 a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor, City Manager and Finance 4
Director to Make Certain Financial Transactions Regarding City Financial Accounts 5
Resolution 16-004 a Resolution Designating US Bank, N.A. of St. Anthony as the 6
Official Depository for City Funds for the Calendar Year 2016 7
Resolution 16-005 a Resolution Designating Lille Suburban Newspapers, Inc. (St. 8
Anthony Bulletin) the Legal Newspaper for the City of St. Anthony Village for the 9
Calendar Year 2016 10
Resolution 16-006 a Resolution Designating Mayor Faust as a participant in Outside 11
Organizations for 2016 12
Resolution 16-007 a Resolution Designating Councilmember Stille as a participant in 13
Outside Organizations for 2016 14
Resolution 16-008 a Resolution Designating Councilmember Gray as a participant in 15
Outside Organizations for 2016 16
Resolution 16-009 a Resolution Designating Councilmember Jenson as a participant in 17
Outside Organizations for 2016 18
Resolution 16-010 a Resolution Designating Councilmember Brever as a participant in 19
Outside Organizations for 2016 20
Resolution 16-011 a Resolution Adopting the Standing Rules of Conduct for City 21
Council Meetings for 2016 22
Resolution 16-012 a Resolution Adopting the Elected Officials Travel Policy for 2016 23
Resolution 16-013 a Resolution Designating Steve Carlson of Hedbeck, Arendt, and 24
Carlson the Prosecuting Attorney for the City of St. Anthony for 2016 25
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Motion by Councilmember Brever, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the Consent 27
Agenda items as presented. 28
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Motion carried 4-0 30
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IV. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE 32
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V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF - NONE 34
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VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL 36
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A. Presentation of Greater Minnesota Housing Corporation (GMHC) by Suzanne Snyder 38
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Ms. Suzanne Snyder, GMHC, stated it has been a few years since her last appearance. Her 40
presentation reviewed the basics of who the GMHC is and what services they provide. The 41
GMHC is a non-profit organization established in 1970. The purpose is to preserve, improve and 42
increase affordable housing and assist communities with housing revitalization. To accomplish 43
their purpose they support development of affordable rental housing with predevelopment loans, 44
build or renovate homes to sell to moderate income families and individuals, provide ethically 45
priced and sound mortgage financing to homebuyers, and deliver community-based housing 46
services through the Housing Resource Center Program. Ms. Suzanne Snyder stated she is the 47
Director of the Housing Resource Center. Since 2002, the City of St. Anthony has partnered with 48
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GMHC to provide services to the residents. The Housing Resource Center provides homeowners 1
with home improvement financing, construction consultations, information and referrals. There 2
are three programs available to residents the St. Anthony Rehab Incentive Program, the St. 3
Anthony Revolving Loan Program and the Minnesota Housing Loan Programs. Ms. Snyder 4
reviewed each of the programs. Ms. Snyder stated the most requests are for the construction 5
consultation services. Contact information is: Housing Resource Center – North – 2148 44th 6
Avenue North, Minneapolis, 55412. 612-588-3033. 7
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Mayor Faust stated this was a good idea in 2002 and is still a good idea in 2016 and it is good to 9
see that a number of residents are utilizing the services offered. Mayor Faust noted the City 10
currently has a Sustainability Intern, which is a benefit to residents. Mayor Faust suggested there 11
is a benefit to having the Housing Resource Center work with residents as their furnaces are in 12
need of replacement. 13
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Ms. Synder stated she will follow-up with staff. 15
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B. Resolution 16-014 a Resolution Approving Combination Wine/Strong Beer license for 17
Wine and Canvas located at 2900 Pentagon Drive. 18
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City Manager Casey reviewed the current owners are in the process of selling Wine and Canvas 20
located in St. Anthony. The new owner is located in the state of Indiana where they operate 21
multiple Wine and Canvas studios. The license is for the new owner that will be taking over 22
Wine and Canvas. Background checks have been completed on the new business owner and 23
their current Wine and Canvas locations in South Bend, IN, Elkhart, IN, and Ft Wayne, IN. A 24
check was also completed for the existing Wine and Canvas location in St. Anthony. Staff 25
recommends approval of the Wine/Strong Beer License. 26
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Mr. Bachman, applicant, stated he is looking forward to coming to St. Anthony to do business. 28
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Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Brever, to approve Resolution 30
16-014 a Resolution approving combination wine/strong beer license for Wine and Canvas 31
located at 2900 Pentagon Drive. 32
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Motion carried 4-0 34
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C. Resolution 16-015 a Resolution for the 2016 Street Improvement Bond Reimbursement 36
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City Manager Casey reviewed bonding regulations provide limited authority to reimburse pre-38
bonding project expenditures. The Reimbursement Resolution provides the City with the full 39
authority to recover any project expenditures made prior to bonding. Staff recommends approval 40
of the resolution to ensure its full rights to reimbursement. 41
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Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Brever, to approve Resolution 43
16-015 a Resolution approving the 2016 Street Improvement Bond Reimbursement. 44
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Motion carried 4-0 46
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VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS. 48
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City Manager Casey announced old minutes from previous City meetings are now available on a 2
portal on the City’s website. The skating rinks in the City are now open and ready for use. 3
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Councilmember Brever stated she attended the Sister City Meeting on January 10. 5
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Councilmember Jenson stated on December 16 he attended the Kiwanis Meeting as the liaison 7
and the History Committee. On December 28, he attended the St. Anthony Fire Relief 8
Association Meeting. 9
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Councilmember Gray stated on January 7 he attended the strategic planning meeting for the 11
North Suburban Communications Commission. 12
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Mayor Faust stated on December 14 he attended the Regional Council of Mayors Meeting. On 14
December 15, Mayor Faust and City Manager Casey met with the Mayors of Lauderdale and 15
Falcon Heights for an annual meeting regarding the Police Department contracts. On December 16
15, he met with the State Auditor to review a tool on a website showing infrastructure within 17
cities. More information will be communicated. On January 12, Mayor Faust had a meeting with 18
the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization. 19
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VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM. 21
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Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items that 23
are not on the regular agenda. Hearing none, Mayor Faust moved forward with the agenda. 24
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IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS - NONE 26
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X. ADJOURNMENT. 28
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Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. 30
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Respectfully submitted, 32
Debbie Wolfe 33
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 34
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ATTEST: ________________________________ Mayor 37
City Clerk 38
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Saint Anthony Village
DATE: January 26, 2016 Approved:
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: License Clerk
ITEM: License and Permits for Approval:
General Contractors Licenses:
Three Rivers Park District, Plymouth, MN
Mechanical Licenses:
Adams Heating & Cooling, Vadnais Heights, MN
All Seasons Heating & Air, Somerset, WI
Madetzke & Gust Plumbing, St Paul, MN
Metro Heating & Cooling, Maplewood, MN
Temporary Gambling Permit:
St. Charles Borromeo School
2727 Stinson Blvd
Raffle-April 23, 2016
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City of St Anthony Village CITY OF ST ANTHONY CHECK REGISTER Page: 1
Check Issue Dates: 1/15/2016 - 1/27/2016 Jan 21, 2016 09:59AM
Vendor Number Payee Check Number Check Issue Date Amount
10710 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST 28345 01/15/2016 2,396.00
11792 INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL #49 28346 01/15/2016 402.00
11793 LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES 28347 01/15/2016 980.00
10002 LOCAL UNION IAFF #3486 28348 01/15/2016 328.50
10003 A & C SMALL ENGINE 28349 01/27/2016 71.79
10039 AIRGAS USA LLC 28350 01/27/2016 21.00
10056 ALLIED MEDICAL PRODUCTS 28351 01/27/2016 118.00
10098 ARAMARK 28352 01/27/2016 240.21
1100 ARTISIAN BEER COMPANY 28353 01/27/2016 3,244.59
12180 ARVIG CONSTRUCTION 28354 01/27/2016 5,686.25
10116 ASPEN WASTE SYSTEMS INC 28355 01/27/2016 131.61
1101 BAUHAUS BREW LABS LLC 28356 01/27/2016 482.83
10159 BEISSWENGER'S 28357 01/27/2016 22.26
1013 BELLBOY CORPORATION 28358 01/27/2016 9,598.45
1014 BELLBOY CORPORATION 28359 01/27/2016 526.65
1035 BERNICK'S BEVERAGE & VENDING 28360 01/27/2016 1,020.89
10206 BROCK WHITE COMPANY LLC 28361 01/27/2016 91.39
10216 BUREAU CRIMINAL APPREHENSION 28362 01/27/2016 225.00
1017 CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES 28363 01/27/2016 15,595.91
1058 CASTLE DANGER BREWERY 28364 01/27/2016 608.00
10252 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 28365 01/27/2016 4,379.64
10254 CENTRAL LOCK & SAFE CO 28366 01/27/2016 210.00
10263 CENTURYLINK 28367 01/27/2016 443.20
10276 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 28368 01/27/2016 154.72
10290 CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON 28369 01/27/2016 368.00
10299 CITY OF ST. PAUL 28370 01/27/2016 65.09
10306 CITY WIDE WINDOW SERVICE INC 28371 01/27/2016 85.66
10307 CIVIC SYSTEMS, LLC 28372 01/27/2016 4,205.00
10319 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RENTAL 28373 01/27/2016 90.60
10325 COMMERCIAL TRUCK & TRAILER 28374 01/27/2016 278.29
12044 COMPASS MINERALS 28375 01/27/2016 15,669.40
10338 CONNELLY ELECTRONICS 28376 01/27/2016 5,215.48
12188 CONTROLS & METERS INC 28377 01/27/2016 2,201.18
1042 CRYSTAL SPRINGS ICE 28378 01/27/2016 104.30
10373 DAILEY DATA & ASSOCIATES 28379 01/27/2016 21.25
12209 DASH MEDICAL GLOVES 28380 01/27/2016 121.80
10417 DISCOUNT STEEL, INC.28381 01/27/2016 32.00
10418 DISPLAY SALES COMPANY 28382 01/27/2016 64.00
10432 DORSEY & WHITNEY 28383 01/27/2016 9,938.00
11978 ECM PUBLISHERS INC 28384 01/27/2016 272.00
12269 EVERHART, MARK & KELLY 28385 01/27/2016 124.50
1045 EXTREME BEVERAGE 28386 01/27/2016 307.70
1060 FAIR STATE BREWING COOPERATIVE 28387 01/27/2016 170.00
10508 FERGUSON WATERWORKS 28388 01/27/2016 383.21
10522 FIRST-SHRED 28389 01/27/2016 33.00
10526 FLEETPRIDE 28390 01/27/2016 477.97
1097 FORESTEDGE WINERY 28391 01/27/2016 117.00
11775 FREEDOM MAILING SERVICES 28392 01/27/2016 53.79
10550 G & K SERVICES INC 28393 01/27/2016 617.46
10554 GCR TIRES & SERVICE 28394 01/27/2016 2,393.72
1032 GRAPE BEGINNINGS, INC.28395 01/27/2016 156.50
10642 HENN CNTY INFO TECH DEPT 28396 01/27/2016 684.63
10661 HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER 28397 01/27/2016 648.24
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Check Issue Dates: 1/15/2016 - 1/27/2016 Jan 21, 2016 09:59AM
Vendor Number Payee Check Number Check Issue Date Amount
1019 HOHENSTEIN'S, INC 28398 01/27/2016 6,465.32
10684 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 28399 01/27/2016 9.97
12270 HUNT, JOHN M 28400 01/27/2016 95.73
1027 INDEED BREWING COMPANY 28401 01/27/2016 1,938.90
11547 INFOBUREAU SERVICES INC 28402 01/27/2016 15.00
12105 INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER 28403 01/27/2016 361.85
10774 JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS 28404 01/27/2016 78.00
1016 JJ TAYLOR DISTRIBUTING 28405 01/27/2016 40,557.88
1102 JOHNSON BROTHERS 28406 01/27/2016 978.12
1004 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO.28407 01/27/2016 8,824.28
1005 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY.28408 01/27/2016 10,864.52
1006 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY.28409 01/27/2016 14,353.04
1044 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY.28410 01/27/2016 8,589.80
10797 KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS 28411 01/27/2016 2,471.69
12151 LAWSON PRODUCTS 28412 01/27/2016 18.75
10851 LILLIE SUBURBAN NEWSPAPER 28413 01/27/2016 113.85
10853 LITTLE FALLS MACHINE INC 28414 01/27/2016 451.27
10879 MAILFINANCE 28415 01/27/2016 135.00
11985 MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY 28416 01/27/2016 14,879.57
10939 MIDWAY FORD 28417 01/27/2016 141.58
1053 MILLNER HERITAGE VINEYARDS 28418 01/27/2016 171.00
11026 MINNESOTA CRIME PREVENTION ASSOC.28419 01/27/2016 315.00
11965 MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY 28420 01/27/2016 23.00
11019 MISTER CAR WASH 28421 01/27/2016 47.04
11085 MURPHY'S SERVICE CENTER 28422 01/27/2016 13.81
1051 NEW FRANCE WINE COMPANY 28423 01/27/2016 597.00
11163 OFFICE DEPOT 28424 01/27/2016 631.88
12112 OREILLY AUTO PARTS 28425 01/27/2016 35.23
11185 PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, INC.28426 01/27/2016 710.00
1012 PAUSTIS & SONS 28427 01/27/2016 1,965.58
11207 PERMITWORKS, LLC 28428 01/27/2016 2,990.00
1001 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 28429 01/27/2016 10,904.59
1002 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 28430 01/27/2016 3,861.74
11226 PLETSCHER'S GREENHOUSE INC 28431 01/27/2016 69.98
11227 PLUNKETT'S 28432 01/27/2016 847.92
12008 PREMIER LIGHTING 28433 01/27/2016 3,112.47
11302 RAMSEY COUNTY 28434 01/27/2016 287.50
11345 ROSEVILLE CHRYSLER DODGE 28435 01/27/2016 160.22
11366 SAM'S CLUB 28436 01/27/2016 205.35
11369 SARAVIA/STEFAN 28437 01/27/2016 109.26
1055 SOCIABLE CIDER WERKS 28438 01/27/2016 550.00
1036 SOUTHERN - WCW 28439 01/27/2016 383.84
1026 SOUTHERN LIQUOR 28440 01/27/2016 6,412.05
1024 SOUTHERN WINE & SPIRITS - LAKES DIVISION 28441 01/27/2016 2,858.66
1008 SOUTHERN WINE-SPIRITS-AMERICAN DIVISION 28442 01/27/2016 980.80
11452 ST ANTHONY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 28443 01/27/2016 300.00
11457 ST ANTHONY VILLAGE CENTER, LLC 28444 01/27/2016 2,358.29
2001 STEEL TOE BREWING 28445 01/27/2016 340.00
11531 T A SCHIFSKY & SONS 28446 01/27/2016 244.88
11552 TESSMAN SEED INC.28447 01/27/2016 223.75
1031 TIN WHISKERS BREWING COMPANY 28448 01/27/2016 100.00
1003 TKO WINES, INC.28449 01/27/2016 576.00
11586 TRACY PRINTING 28450 01/27/2016 3,483.80
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Check Issue Dates: 1/15/2016 - 1/27/2016 Jan 21, 2016 09:59AM
Vendor Number Payee Check Number Check Issue Date Amount
11595 TRI STATE BOBCAT, INC.28451 01/27/2016 697.50
1040 TRUE BRANDS INC 28452 01/27/2016 414.94
11609 TWIN CITY GARAGE DOOR 28453 01/27/2016 120.00
11626 U.S. BANK (PURCHASING CARD)28454 01/27/2016 1,122.34
11637 UNITED ELECTRIC COMPANY 28455 01/27/2016 113.92
11674 VERIZON WIRELESS 28456 01/27/2016 114.39
11681 VIKING ELECTRIC SUPPLY INC 28457 01/27/2016 31.84
1025 VINOCOPIA 28458 01/27/2016 1,845.50
12149 VUE, KA 28459 01/27/2016 92.89
11693 W. W. GOETSCH ASSOCIATES, INC.28460 01/27/2016 2,065.00
11699 WAL-MART BUSINESS CENTER 28461 01/27/2016 1,136.48
11706 WATER CONSERVATION SERVICE INC 28462 01/27/2016 510.35
11933 WIMACTEL INC 28463 01/27/2016 45.00
1034 WINE COMPANY/THE 28464 01/27/2016 866.60
1038 WINE MERCHANTS INC 28465 01/27/2016 2,306.09
1011 WIRTZ BEVERAGE - (GRIGGS)28466 01/27/2016 13,348.81
1009 WIRTZ BEVERAGE MINNESOTA 28467 01/27/2016 2,084.22
1018 WIRTZ BEVERAGE MINNESOTA 28468 01/27/2016 25,940.94
11731 WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GRP, INC.28469 01/27/2016 90.99
Grand Totals: 302,041.22
Automatic Payments:
Xcel Energy $5,460.88
Bond Payments:
Bond Trust Services $2,362,034.17
Wells Fargo Corporate Trust Services $640,530.65
Grand Total $3,310,066.92
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Meeting Date: January 26, 2016
Resolution-Approving the 2016 Agreement with Northeast Youth and Family Services (NYFS)
OVERVIEW:
Please find attached the agreement for 2016 with Northeast Youth and Family Services (NYFS). The
City of St. Anthony has been partnering with NYFS since approximately 1996. The cost for the 2016
annual contract is $3,746.
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AGREEMENT
I. PARTIES
This agreement is made and entered into by and between the City of St Anthony
Minnesota (“City”) and Northeast Youth and Family Services (“NYFS”).
II. RECITALS
A. NYFS is a non-profit social service agency whose mission is to meet the
unmet developmental needs of at-risk youth and families within their
community environment with emphasis on providing services through
collaboration and coordination with existing community resources. These
services are available to youth and families residing in the northern
suburbs of Ramsey County, including, but not limited to, the municipalities
which are signatory to agreements which are identical to this Agreement
(“participating municipalities”) and students and families from Independent
School Districts 621, 622, 623, 624, 282 and 832.
B. Through this Agreement the City intends to contract with NYFS to provide
such services to its residents and to act as a sponsor of NYFS by
providing financial support, a method to establish appropriate services to
be provided and policy guidance for its activities.
C. This Agreement shall be used as the formal agreement between NYFS
and each of the participating municipalies. This Agreement is intended to
continue the spirit of cooperation and collaboration in the provision of
social services between the City and NYFS.
III. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
In consideration of the mutual understandings of this Agreement, the parties
hereby agree as follows:
A. Prior Agreements Cancelled. By execution of this Agreement any prior
agreements and amendments thereto between the parties are hereby
cancelled.
B. Services Provided. NYFS shall provide the City and its residents with
youth and family programs set forth in the Addendum attached hereto.
C. Principles of Service and Program Establishment and Operations. On a
yearly basis and prior to submission of its annual budget, as provided for
hereafter, NYFS shall:
1. Report regarding proposed changes in services and programs to
the City; and
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2. Establish a fair and open bidding/request for proposal (RFP)
process to contract, manage or provide such services and
programs, which are not directly provided by NYFS staff.
D. Funding
1. In addition to the participating municipalities’ share of the annual
budget, funds for the operation of NYFS will be raised by NYFS
endeavoring to secure user fees, grants and appropriations from
private organizations, the State of Minnesota, Federal and County
agencies, and other legal and appropriate sources.
2. The City shall pay annually to NYFS the base amount listed in
Exhibit A. This base amount will be adjusted annually for
inflation/deflation using the Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area
Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U). Such
adjustment shall not exceed plus or minus 3% in any year. Any
adjustment in the payment beyond those indicated by reference to
the CPI-U shall require approval of each of the participating
municipalities.
3. Any new City joining into this agreement will pay a base amount
annually to NYFS that is on par with the amount paid by current
participating municipalities.
4. Amounts payable by the City shall be paid to NYFS on or before
January 30th of each year, or at a date mutually agreed upon by
both parties, to cover the City’s share for that year.
E. Board of Directors. This agreement is contingent upon the City having a
designated seat on the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall
be limited to not more than 30 Board members.
F. Further Obligations of NYFS. In addition to the obligations set forth
elsewhere in this Agreement, this Agreement is further contingent upon
NYFS doing the following:
1. The Bylaws of NYFS shall be amended to add provisions requiring
an open process for contracting services as provided for in
paragraph C.2., above, and prohibiting NYFS from supporting or
opposing individual candidates for election to public office in any of
the participating municipalities; and adding the requirement that
IRS 501.C3 status be maintained.
2. On or before June 30, of any year NYFS shall submit the proposed
city budgeted amount for the subsequent year.
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3. On or before November 30, of any year NYFS shall submit a written
report to the City including an Annual Report, the audited financial
statement, and a program specific summary of services provided to
the municipality; in addition, 30 days from the end of each calendar
quarter, NYFS shall submit a written report to the participating
municipality.
4. Periodically advising the City of services available through NYFS to
the City’s residents;
5. Establishing a sliding scale for services available through NYFS to
the City’s residents and periodically advising the City of such fees;
6. Providing other reasonable information requested by the City;
7. Purchasing a policy of liability insurance in the amount of at least
$1,500,000.00, naming the City as an additional insured and
providing a copy of the insurance certificate evidencing such policy
to the City;
8. Provide the City with a copy of its Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws,
Amendments thereto, and the IRS tax exempt status letter;
9. NYFS shall defend and indemnify the City from any and all claims
or causes of actions brought against the City of any matter arising
out of this Agreement or the services provided pursuant to this
Agreement; and,
10. Without the written approval of the City, NYFS will not enter into
any agreement with any other city which differs from the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
G. Term. The term of this agreement will be through December 31,
2016. Unless either party gives at least 6 months written notice of its
intent to cancel this Agreement effective December 31 of the year in which
the notice is made, NYFS will continue to provide services to the City if a
successor agreement has not been executed prior to the end of the term.
H. (A) Distribution of Assets Upon Dissolution.
If NYFS ceases to operate, the Board of Directors will do one of the
following:
1. Give the assets to one or more non-profit agencies providing similar
social services in the northern suburbs of Ramsey County; or,
2. Form a new Foundation to fund appropriate social service
programming in the northern suburbs of Ramsey County.
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The final Distribution of Assets Plan must be approved by the Ramsey
County District Court.
(B) Deviation from the Mission.
If the City Council determines that NYFS has materially deviated from its
mission (See II. Recitals, A.), the City Council may ask the NYFS Board of
Directors to consider dissolving the agency and liquidating the assets.
The Board will do one of the following:
1. Consider the request and by a majority vote deny it.
2. Consider the request and by a majority vote agree to modify the
programs to be consistent with the mission.
3. Consider the request and by a majority vote agree with the request
and move to dissolve the agency and liquidate the assets.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on this date
set forth below.
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
By: ______________________________
Elected Official
Its: ______________________________
Clerk/Manager
Dated: ______________________________
NORTHEAST YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES
By: _______________________________
President/CEO
Its: _______________________________
Chair of the Board of Directors
Dated: _______________________________
12/2015
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 16-016
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2016 AGREEMENT WITH NORTHEAST YOUTH
AND FAMILY SERVICES (NYFS)
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Anthony Village agrees to partner with Northeast Youth and
Family Services (NYFS) to provide services for at-risk youth and families within
St. Anthony; and
WHEREAS, the programs that will be provided to the residents of Saint Anthony include
Mental Health Services and Youth Development Programs.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Saint Anthony
Village hereby approves the agreement with Northeast Youth and Family Services and an
administrative fee of $3,746 for 2016.
Adopted this 26th day of January, 2016.
______________________________________
Jerome O. Faust, Mayor
ATTEST:____________________________
Nicole Miller, City Clerk
Review for Administration: _____________________________________
Mark Casey, City Manager
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St. Anthony Village Planning Commission
2016 Work Plan - DRAFT
The Planning Commission is a seven member advisory commission, appointed by the City Council and
charged with the following duties (City Code Chapter 32, Section 32.06):
A)Review and make recommendations to the City Council as to a comprehensive municipal plan,
including the land use plan, a community facilities plan, a transportation plan, and
recommendations for plan adoption and execution;
B)Consider and make recommendations to the City Council as to all proposed subdivisions and
plats;
C)Consider and make recommendations to the City Council as to all proposed amendments to the
Chapters 151 and 152 of this code regarding subdivisions and zoning;
D)Consider, hold hearings, and make recommendations on conditional use permit applications;
E)Review all applications for variance to zoning, hold hearings, and make recommendations to the
City Council; and
F)Review requests for sign variances.
In 2016, the Planning Commission will focus on the following items:
1.Continue training on both planning/zoning issues.
2.Review and making recommendations on land use and development applications.
3.Reviewing and making recommendations on privately or City initiated rezoning and land use re-
guiding.
4.In conjunction with two City Council members, serve as the steering committee for an update to
the City’s Comprehensive Plan, which will take a year of the Planning Commission’s time. The
Planning Commission’s role for the Comprehensive Plan is outlined below.
•Advocacy. The Planning Commission will represent the city and help inform neighbors,
and St. Anthony citizens about the importance of the Comprehensive Plan.
•Steering Committee meetings. The Planning Commission will be engaging in discussions
around the comprehensive plan update at almost every meeting in 2016.
•Attendance at Community wide meetings (2). The Planning Commission will be expected
to participate and attend community wide meetings.
•Review of draft documents. The Planning Commission will review and make
recommendations regarding goals and policies to the City Council, who will ultimately
approve the plan.
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Approved by the City Council on ________, 2016
St. Anthony Village Parks Commission
2016 Work Plan
The Parks Commission is a five member advisory commission, appointed by the City Council and is
charged with the following duties (City Code Chapter 32, Section 32.25):
(A) To prepare, revise, and maintain a comprehensive, long-term plan for the redevelopment of
parks within the city. This plan shall be viewed as a working document that serves as a
framework and reference to future redevelopment;
(B) To make recommendations to and advise the City Council and staff regarding park issues and
ideas;
(C) To establish priorities and recommend a phasing plan and schedule for implementing
innovative park improvements, renovations, and plans;
(D) To work with other communities to explore cooperative arrangements to develop
connecting routes in the form of bikeways, walking paths, and corridors of green space
wherever possible;
(E) To investigate funding sources, including requests for increases in the city budget,
designated for parks and green spaces;
(F) To seek new areas for additional parks, natural areas, walking paths, bikeways, and green
space corridors;
(G) To generate community involvement in the development of parks and their elements;
(H) To review and recommend revisions to the operation and maintenance of city parks; and
(I) To periodically review, re-evaluate, and update the comprehensive park plan to reflect
current and future park needs of the city. (1993 Code, § 306.06)
In 2016, the Parks Commission will focus on the following items:
1. Review and making recommendations on parks, trails and open green space.
2. Review and making recommendations on proposed City Code amendments, Comprehensive
Plan amendments and other long range planning documents that deal with parks, trails and
open space.
3. Among potential projects in 2016, the Parks Commission prioritized them in the following order
(recognizing that not all will be completed in 2016):
Become a Tree City USA
Assist Comprehensive Plan Update of the Parks and Trails Chapter
Explore pedestrian & bike friendly routes including sidewalks
Explore sustainability initiatives
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3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony, Minnesota 55418-1699 • www.ci.saint-anthony.mn.us •(612) 782-3301 Fax (612) 782-3302
Our mission is to be a progressive and livable community, a walkable village which is sustainable, safe and secure.
January 26, 2016
Honorable Mayor, City Council, and Staff
City of St. Anthony Village
3301 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony, MN 55418
Re: Mirror Lake Improvements
Negative Declaration of Need for an Environmental Impact Statement
Honorable Mayor, City Council, and Staff,
An Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) has been prepared for the Mirror Lake
Improvements Project which includes excavation of a public water body, Mirror Lake. The EAW
examined the potential environmental effects of water quality and flood improvements. Required
agencies and residents have had an opportunity to comment on the EAW and staff has responded to
the comments received. Projects that are determined to have the potential for significant
environmental effects must complete further review in the form of an Environmental Impact
Statement. Staff believes the Mirror Lake improvements do not have the potential for significant
environmental effects with appropriate construction phasing and mitigation, as outlined in the
EAW, and there is no need for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council adopt the attached resolution declaring no need for an Environmental
Impact Statement (Attachment 1); accept the Response to Comments, the Findings of Fact, and the
Record of Decision on the EAW (Attachment 2); and certify the EAW prepared for the Mirror Lake
Improvements (Attachment 3) as an adequate examination of the environmental impacts of the
proposed development.
BUDGET IMPACT
There is no budget impact associated with this item.
PUBLIC PROCESS
A public meeting was held at the City of St. Anthony Village City Hall on September 21, 2015 to
inform residents about the project. The EAW for the Mirror Lake Improvements Project was
prepared and finalized in October, 2015. Notice of the availability of the EAW for public review
was published in the EQB Monitor on November 9, 2015. Copies of the EAW were sent to the
required reviewing agencies prior to the publication date. Public notice that a copy of the EAW was
available for review at the Ramsey County Library, St. Anthony Library, and Hennepin County
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Library was published in the St. Anthony Bulletin on November 11, 2015. The required 30-day
comment period ended on December 9, 2015.
Comment letters were received from seven agencies; the Minnesota Department of Transportation,
the Minnesota Historical Society, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency, the Metropolitan Council, the Rice Creek Watershed District, and
Ramsey County Public Works.
BACKGROUND
The City of St. Anthony Village has proposed to improve the quality of Mirror Lake, and
subsequently, downstream bodies of water through the excavation of phosphorus laden sediment
and soil, reconstruction of eroded shoreline, and establishment of a native vegetated buffer. The
project requires an EAW as defined by Part 4410.4300, Subpart 27, of State Rule.
The purpose of an EAW is to examine the anticipated environmental impacts of a project and
determine if the project will have the potential for significant environmental effects. If it is
determined that there is no potential for significant environmental effects, a negative declaration is
issued. If it is determined that there is the potential for significant environmental effects, a more
detailed environmental review in the form of an Environmental Impact Statement must be ordered.
Comment letters were received from: 1) the Minnesota Department of Transportation, 2) the
Minnesota Historical Society, 3) the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 4) the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency, 5) the Metropolitan Council, 6) Rice Creek Watershed District, and 7)
Ramsey County Public Works. A summary of the comments and responses are included in the
Response to Comments, Findings of Fact, and Record of Decision document (Attachment 2).
After considering the anticipated environmental impacts outlined in the EAW; the required
mitigation measures identified in the EAW to address potential public waters and wildlife resources
impacts; comments received from the reviewing agencies; and the responses to the comments; staff
has determined that there is no potential for significant environmental effects associated with the
improvements included in the Mirror Lake Improvements EAW if construction phasing and
mitigation measures detailed in the EAW and comment responses are followed. Project site plans
will incorporate the mitigation measures identified in the EAW; therefore no Environmental Impact
Statement is necessary.
Sincerely,
Todd Hubmer, PE
City Engineer
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Cc: Mark Casey, City Manager
Jay Hartman, Director of Public Works
Attachments: 1. Resolution
2. Response to Comments, Findings of Fact, and Record of Decision
3. Mirror Lake Improvements EAW
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MIRROR LAKE IMPROVEMENTS
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
For:
City of St. Anthony Village
January 2016
Prepared By:
WSB & Associates, Inc.
701 Xenia Avenue S., Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(763) 541-4800
(763) 541-1700 (Fax)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. ADMINISTRATIVE BACKGROUND .................................................................................. 1
II. RESPONSE TO COMMENTS ............................................................................................... 1
III. FINDINGS OF FACT.......................................................................................................... 8
IV. DECISION REGARDING NEED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT . 9
V. RECORD OF DECISION ..................................................................................................... 11
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I. ADMINISTRATIVE BACKGROUND
The City of St. Anthony Village is the Responsible Governmental Unit and project
proposer for this project. An Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) has been
prepared for this project in accordance with Minnesota Rules Chapter 4410. The EAW
was developed to assess the potential impacts of the project and other circumstances to
determine if an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is needed.
The EAW was filed with the Minnesota EQB and circulated for review and comments to
the required EAW distribution list. A Notice of Availability for the initial EAW was
published in the EQB Monitor on November 9, 2015. A Notice of Availability and Press
Release were published in the St. Anthony Bulletin on November 11, 2015. These
notices provided a brief description of the project and information on where copies of the
EAW were available, and invited the public to provide comments that would be used in
determining the need for an EIS for the proposed project. The EAW was made available
for public review at the Ramsey County Library, St. Anthony Library, and Hennepin
County Library. A public meeting was held September 21, 2015 at the City of St.
Anthony Village City Hall.
All comments received during the EAW comment period were considered in determining
the potential for significant environmental impacts.
II. RESPONSE TO COMMENTS
The public review period for the Mirror Lake Improvements EAW began on November
9, 2015 and ended on December 9, 2015. The following responses were prepared to
address questions and comments received during the public review period.
The following agencies and individuals provided comment letters:
• Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
• Rice Creek Watershed District
• Minnesota Department of Transportation
• Ramsey County Public Works
• Metropolitan Council
• Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
• Minnesota Historical Society
Response to all comments, by agency or commenter, is below.
1. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Comment 1:
It is important to identify Mirror Lake as a public water wetland, as identified on the
attached images. Although the City has converted the wetland to a stormwater pond by
dredging in the past and proposes to re-dredge the area so that it has cleaner sediments
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and more capacity, the designation of public water wetland should be consistently used
throughout the EAW. With the problems of water quality noted, is it possible that novel
approaches could be considered for enhancing the development, especially those that
would provide more habitat for emergent marsh vegetation along the shoreline.
Establishing marshy habitat has been quite successful elsewhere in the metropolitan area
and consideration should be made of this possibility.
Response 1:
Mirror Lake will be referred to, where applicable, as a “public water wetland” in
order to be consistent with its classification. See the Response to Comment 1.2
about revegetation and habitat enhancement efforts for this project.
Comment 2:
Please provide the total area of vegetation (both aquatic emergent, shoreline, and buffer
areas) planned for this project and provide a narrative on how vegetation re-establishment
and continued management will be approached.
Response 2:
A native lake buffer will be installed and will contain a diverse amount of plants
with extensive root systems that will reduce erosion, improve infiltration into the
soils, and catch and treat some of the runoff from adjacent areas improving the
overall quality of the water entering the lake. The native buffer will also support
pollinators by providing a wide range of plants for food and habitat throughout
the year. Approximately 1.25 acres will be seeded with a native seed mixture and
0.70 acre will be available to plant emergent vegetation.
Soil Preparation
Once the site has been graded to finished elevations, all topsoil meeting required
organic matter content has been placed (6 inch minimum depth), and all weeds
have been removed, the site shall be prepped for seeding. Within one week of
seeding operations, the site shall be ripped or chisel plowed to a minimum depth
of 12 inches. The soil shall not have a measured compaction greater than 5
pounds per square inch based on Lang or Cone Penetrometer readings. If 10% or
more of the readings read higher than 5 pounds, disc harrow or rotovate to reduce
compaction to appropriate readings. Once the site compaction requirements are
met, the site shall be raked smooth for a uniform and even surface free of lumps,
soil, and debris larger than 1-inch-diameter.
Native Plant Establishment
Starting from the lake water elevation (normal water elevation is 918.86) up to the
top of the disturbed construction limit slopes, the 3:1 slopes will be covered with
6 inches of topsoil and seeded with a native grass and forb seed mixture. The
native grass species shall be drill seeded at a minimum rate of 10 pounds per acre
with 25 pounds of cover crop per acre. The native flower species shall be
broadcast at a rate of 4-6 pounds per acre. The seeded areas will either be
covered with MnDOT Category 2S erosion control blanket with all natural netting
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materials or hydromulched with Type 8 Bonded Fiber Matrix to protect the
seeded areas during establishment. The seeding process shall be a separate
process from any proposed hydromulching operations.
From the lake water elevation extending up the slope approximately one foot
higher than the water elevation and down along the 10:1 bench down to no more
than a 6 inch water depth, native herbaceous plugs will be installed. The native
plugs will consist of two zones. The upper zone will supplement the native seeded
areas and the lower zone will create an emergent plant zone along the shallow
bench, allowing the lake edge area to become vegetated in a timelier manner. This
will be important to control erosion along the lake edge where water levels can
fluctuate and receive wave action. The plants will also help intake pollutants
from the water, such as phosphorous and nitrogen. The planted areas will contain
wildlife fencing to protect the seedlings until they become established. The
fencing will be of an approved type that will not harm or endanger wildlife.
There are some existing trees being removed with the project, and the City will
work with the individual property owners for completing any tree replacements
acceptable to both the city and property owner. A list of acceptable tree
replacements will be provided to the property owners in advance for review and
selection.
As mentioned previously, the native plants will contain a diverse amount of grass
and flower species that have varying flowering times and support a wide range of
animal and insect species. Many companies specializing in native restoration will
have the appropriate seed mixtures available and these can also be customized.
The final plans, construction procedures, and specifications will contain more
detailed information and will be provided to the DNR as part of the general permit
application.
Some potential species for each zone are provided below.
Native Seed Mixture:
Lead Plant * Common Milkweed * Heath Aster * Smooth Aster * Purple Prairie
Clover * Purple Coneflower * False Sunflower * Round Headed Bush Clover *
Prairie Blazing Star * Rough Blazing Star * Cardinal Flower * Wild Mint *
Monkey Flower * Wild Bergamot * Yellow Coneflower * Black-eyed Susan *
Cup Plant * Riddell’s Goldenrod * Stiff Goldenrod * Blue Vervain * Golden
Alexander’s * Big Bluestem * Little Bluestem * Blue Joint Grass * Bottlebrush
Sedge * Fox Sedge * Canada Wild Rye * Prairie Dropseed * Side Oats Grama
Upper Zone Herbaceous Plugs (water line up one foot):
Blue Flag Iris * Spotted Joe Pye Weed * Common Boneset * Swamp Milkweed *
Blue Vervain * Sweet Flag * New England Aster * Golden Alexanders *
Sneezeweed * Fowl Manna Grass * Wool Grass * Fox Sedge * Bottlebrush Sedge
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Lower Zone Herbaceous Plugs (water line to 6 inch water depth):
Arrowhead * Green Bulrush * Softstem Bulrush
Establishment & Management
The City will work with a company specializing in native plant restoration to
undertake a 5-year maintenance plan for the native restoration areas to include
ongoing mowing and invasive species removals to allow the native plants an
appropriate period to become established. Once the 5-year management period is
complete, the City may enter into an ongoing maintenance plan that is less
aggressive, but will help with the ongoing invasive species control.
Educational information may be provided to the adjacent land owners regarding
how they can become integral to the success of the water quality of the lake and
support pollinator species. Information on better solutions to lawn maintenance
and pest control can be supplied to reduce the amount of pesticides, herbicides,
phosphorous, and nitrogen that enter the lake and affect the pollinator plant and
animal species.
Comment 3:
As part of DNR permitting for temporary drawdown of a public water, one requirement is
to conduct a public hearing (specifics on the hearing notice requirements are provided for
in MN Statute 103G.408).
Response 3:
A public meeting was conducted on September 21, 2015 at the City of St.
Anthony Village city hall to inform the public of the proposed project. Comments
that arose from the public pertaining to the project mainly involved concern for
tax increases and tree clearing. A public hearing will be conducted on May 24,
2016 and a hearing notice will be provided per MN Statute 103G.408.d.
Comment 4:
Since excavation into the bed of the pond is planned for this project, it is important to
show that the proposed excavation will not rupture the impervious stratum below the
pond. What soil borings will be completed to evaluate bottom “seal” conditions of the
stormwater pond and whether excavation will impact this “seal”?
Response 4:
Borings are planned to be taken in Mirror Lake this winter (2016) to ensure that
the bottom seal of the lake is not going to be impacted by excavation operations.
Many excavation projects have been conducted in the St. Anthony Village area
and have consistently encountered clay; therefore, we do not anticipate that the
excavation from this project will rupture the “seal” of Mirror Lake.
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2. Rice Creek Watershed District
Comment 1:
As noted, the project will require review and permitting under RCWD Rule D (Erosion
Control Plans). Based on our understanding of the project, no other RCWD Rules will
apply to this project, provided that DNR maintains jurisdiction over the Public Water
Wetland onsite and does not waive its jurisdiction to the RCWD, as LGU for Minnesota’s
Wetland Conservation Act.
Response 1:
Thank you for your comment. We anticipate requiring permitting with the RCWD
under Erosion Control, Rule D.
Comment 2:
The RCWD encourages the City to explore options for the removal of phosphorus from
the water within Mirror Lake prior to it being sent downstream during the dewatering
phase of this project. As the City is well aware, Mirror Lake contains some of the highest
concentrations of phosphorus of any waterbody within our watershed. Simply releasing
that massive load of phosphorus downstream, unchecked, would seem to undermine
many of the water quality gains we hope to achieve with this project and others, such as
the Hansen Park project located downstream of this site. The RCWD offers its support
and partnership to explore options for chemical or other treatment of the water in this
basin prior to discharge.
Response 2:
The City of St. Anthony Village plans to have ongoing coordination with Rice
Creek Watershed District and is open to discuss feasible options to best achieve
the goals desired from this project.
Comment 3:
The construction schedule of this project will very likely coincide directly with the
construction schedule for the RCWD’s Hansen Park project downstream in the City of
New Brighton. Both projects will involve the complete dewatering of their respective
wetland basins. As construction for both projects draws nearer, it will be vital for the
projects to be staged appropriately and for us to all work together to ensure that
dewatering activities at Mirror Lake do not negatively impact dewatering activities at
Hansen Park. In other words, it would be advantageous to dewater Mirror Lake first, so
that the increased flow and volume does not re-fill the basin in Hansen Park or mobilize
contaminated sediments that may be exposed within that basin once dewatering has
commenced. The RCWD expects to be an active partner with the City throughout the
Mirror Lake project and will take steps to ensure communication takes place as needed
on this matter.
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Response 3:
Thank you for your comment. Mirror Lake is anticipated to be drawn down before
September 15, 2016. The City of St. Anthony Village plans to actively coordinate
with RCWD throughout the project to ensure that the goals of both projects are
being met.
3. Minnesota Department of Transportation:
Comment 1:
MnDOT has reviewed the EAW for the proposed Mirror Lake improvements in the City
of Saint Anthony and has no comments at this time. Please contact me if you have any
questions.
Response 1:
Thank you for taking the time to review the EAW for the Mirror Lake
Improvements Project.
4. Ramsey County Public Works
Comment 1:
I have no comments regarding the improvements to Mirror Lake.
Response 1:
Thank you for taking the time to review the EAW for the Mirror Lake
Improvements Project.
5. Metropolitan Council
Comment 1:
The document does not indicate where disposal of the excavated sediment or additional
dewatering (if necessary) will occur.
Response 1:
The water in Mirror Lake will be drawn down in September 2016, prior to any
construction, by allowing the water to drain out of the existing outlet structure
located on the west bank of the lake. Any remaining water within the lake will be
moved aside when frozen in the winter. The estimated volume of frozen water
remaining within the lake is approximately 0.50 acre-feet and it is not anticipated
that additional dewatering will be necessary. If there is excess return water from
dredging, then the contractor will dewater to the existing outlet structure ensuring
that BMPs are in place upstream and downstream of the pumping. The contractor
will acquire a water appropriation permit from the DNR prior to construction.
Excavated material will be hauled offsite and will be the property of the
contractor. The soils were tested by Braun Intertec and were determined to have a
Dredge Management Level (DML) of DML-1, which corresponds to
concentrations below the MPCA residential Soil Reference Values and indicates
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that the material can be reused without restrictions. The contractor is responsible
for disposing of the excavated material in accordance with the guidelines outline
in “Managed Dredged Materials in the State of Minnesota” published by the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in October 2007, as well as any city
ordinances. Excavated material will not be placed within a wetland.
6. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Comment 1:
If a USACE Section 404 Individual Permit is required for any project activity, then an
MPCA CWA Section 401 Water Quality Certification or waiver must also be obtained.
Response 1:
If an Individual Permit is required, the Section 401 Certification will be acquired
as to comply with the state water quality standards, and all conditions will be
incorporated into the USACE 404 permit.
Comment 2:
A discussion of the best management practices to be used during the dredging is needed.
Also, management of the dredge material needs further explanation and detail; especially
if there will be return water from the dredge material.
Response 2:
The best management practices to be used during the project are outlined in the
SWPPP and will be a part of the final construction documents. Below are some of
the BMPs that will be utilized:
• Dewatering or basin draining is required for this project. When dewatering
or basin draining is required, the contractor shall submit a dewatering plan
and narrative to the project engineer for approval prior to undertaking
these activities. The dewatering plan must include BMP’s to prevent
sediment transport, erosion, and adverse impacts to downstream receiving
waters. The dewatering plan must also include any specific chemical
treatments (floc, polymers, etc.) that will be used. The dewatering plan
and DNR appropriations permit will become part of the SWPPP.
• The operator is responsible for the installation, operation, and continued
maintenance of appropriate best management practices during the
excavation process. All temporary or permanent stabilization will occur
as soon as possible within 14 days after ceasing construction activity.
Frozen bare soils will be stabilized with Type 3 mulch, and sloped areas of
3:1 or greater and high priority areas will be stabilized with erosion
control blanket and seed/fertilizer mix. Disturbed areas of construction
that are not completed during winter will be temporarily stabilized with
Type 1 mulch. Details of the BMPs to be used during construction are
outlined in the project Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
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See Response to Comment 5.1 for management of dredged materials.
Comment 3:
As noted in the EAW, Jones Lake is listed on the MPCA Inventory of Impaired Waters.
Please note that the impairment will dictate additional increased stormwater treatment
during construction and require additional increased permanent treatment post
construction. The project proposer should determine that compliance with these increased
stormwater quality treatments can be achieved on the Project site or elsewhere.
Response 3:
Mirror Lake does not discharge currently or during construction to Jones Lake.
These two lakes are not hydraulically connected.
7. Minnesota Historical Society
Comment 1:
We recommend that a Phase I archaeological survey be completed. We will reconsider
the need for survey if the project area can be documented as previously surveyed or
disturbed.
Response 1:
Thank you for your comment. Any Section 106 review will be coordinated
through the USACE joint application permitting process. Mirror Lake is known
to be a historic wetland that has been farmed, ditched, and was constructed into a
stormwater pond in 1962 suggesting that the lake has a very low opportunity for
any preserved or remaining historic or archaeological resources.
III. FINDINGS OF FACT
a. Project Description
Mirror Lake is located within the cities of St. Anthony Village (west) and New Brighton
(east) and is a historic wetland that has been farmed and ditched previously and was
excavated in 1962 to function as a storm water pond.
The lake is listed as DNR public waters wetland, but was expanded in 1962 to function as
a storm water pond protecting adjacent surrounding land which is entirely developed.
This project will improve the environmental quality of Mirror Lake and the surrounding
areas. The Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) has received a Targeted Watershed
Demonstration Project grant fund from the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR)
to complete water quality improvement projects within the RCWD. The intent of the
grant is to fund water quality projects designed to target a reduction in pollution loading
to a single water body.
This project will target downstream sediment and phosphorous load reductions at Long
Lake in New Brighton. Long Lake is listed as ‘impaired’ by the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency (MPCA) for exceeding the state’s nutrient criteria as well as for biota
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(fish and invertebrates) from excess sedimentation. The current quality of Mirror Lake is
contributing to the impairments of Long Lake. Erosion is occurring along the shoreline
of Mirror Lake resulting in sedimentation and loss of natural vegetation and habitat, and
accumulated sediment high in phosphorus is being transported downstream as a pollutant,
impairing the functional value within and downstream of the lake. The purpose of the
Mirror Lake Improvement Project is to reduce pollutant levels and reduce nutrient
transport downstream to Long Lake while reducing local flooding, improving water
quality, improving lake safety, and increasing habitat diversity.
b. Corrections to the EAW
Based on the comments received, no corrections will be made in the EAW.
IV. DECISION REGARDING NEED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
STATEMENT
a. Type, Extent and Reversibility of Impacts
The City of St. Anthony Village finds that the analysis completed for the EAW is
adequate to determine whether the project has the potential for significant environmental
impacts.
The EAW described the type and extent of impacts anticipated to result from the
proposed project. This document provides clarifications and summarizes the dominant
and recurring issues within the EAW. Water resources, and fish, wildlife, plant
communities and sensitive ecological resources (rare features) were the items within the
EAW and within comments received that were found to be impacted by the proposed
project. By following the construction phasing and mitigation outlined within the EAW
and in the response to comments, the impacts will be avoided, minimized, and/or
mitigated. In addition, the impacts that have been identified will be part of the permitting
and approval process by various agencies (as listed in IV.c. below) before any of the
identified impacts occur.
b. Cumulative potential effects of related or anticipated future projects
The proposed Mirror Lake Improvements are located mostly within the existing footprint
of Mirror Lake. The exception is a portion of the northeast shoreline will be graded onto
property currently owned by the City of St. Anthony Village. The surrounding area is
already developed and runoff from these areas is collected in Mirror Lake. This project
does not change the footprint of the public water area, and therefore, no cumulative
negative impacts are anticipated for other projects.
c. Extent to which environmental effects are subject to mitigation by on-going
public regulatory authority
The mitigation of environmental impacts will be designed and implemented in
coordination with the applicable regulatory agencies. All mitigation efforts will be
subject to the plan approval and permitting process. Permits and approvals that have
been obtained, or those that may be required prior to construction are identified in the
following table.
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Permits and Approvals
Unit of Government Type of Application Status
Federal
US Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permit To Be Obtained
State
Department of Natural
Resources
Public Water Work Permit To Be Obtained
Department of Natural
Resources
Water Appropriation Permit To Be Obtained
Pollution Control Agency NPDES Construction Permit To Be Obtained
Pollution Control Agency Section 401 Certification To Be Obtained
Local
Rice Creek Watershed District Wetland Conservation Act
Approval
To Be Obtained, if
needed
Rice Creek Watershed District Erosion Control Permit To Be Obtained
d. The extent to which environmental effects can be anticipated and controlled
as a result of other available environmental studies undertaken by public
agencies or the project proposer, including other EISs.
The City finds:
1. The proposed project is reasonably similar to another current project within
the Rice Creek Watershed District at Hansen Park. The Hansen Park project
EAW Decision Letter concluded that the project did not have the potential for
significant environmental effects and should be able to mitigate for any
potential impacts. Based on similarity, the Mirror Lake Improvements project
will have the same conclusions.
2. No EIS that addresses a similarly sized project is known to be available in the
City of St. Anthony Village or the surrounding area.
3. In light of the results of environmental review and permitting processes for
similar projects, the City of St. Anthony Village finds that the environmental
effects of the project can be adequately anticipated, controlled, and mitigated.
Based on the original EAW, comments received from agencies and individuals,
the responses to comments, and the criteria above, the City of St. Anthony Village
finds that the improvements in the Mirror Lake Improvements EAW does not
have the potential for significant environmental effects and does not require the
preparation of an EIS.
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V. RECORD OF DECISION
Based on the EAW, the Response to Comments, and the Findings of Fact, the City of St.
Anthony Village Council concludes the following:
1. All requirements for environmental review of the proposed project have been met.
2. The EAW and the development processes related to the project have generated
information which is adequate to determine whether the project has the potential for
significant environmental effects.
3. Areas where potential environmental effects have been identified have included
proper mitigative responses to be included within the final design of the project.
Mitigation will be required to be provided where impacts are expected to result from
project construction, operation or maintenance. Mitigative measures will be required
to be incorporated into project design, and have been or will be coordinated with state
and federal agencies during the applicable permit process.
4. Based on the criteria in Minnesota Rules part 4410.1700, the project does not have
the potential for significant environmental effects.
5. An Environmental Impact Statement is not required for the proposed development
project.
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 16-017
A RESOLUTION FINDING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF NEED FOR AN
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR MIRROR LAKE IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB) Rules, Chapter 4410,
part 4410.1000, Subpart 3, the City of St. Anthony Village as the responsible
governmental unit completed an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)
for the lake improvements identified in the Mirror Lake Improvements EAW; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota EQB Rules, Chapter 4410.4300 Subpart 27, the project
meets the thresholds for an EAW for wetlands and public waters projects; and
WHEREAS, copies of the EAW were distributed to all persons and agencies on the official
EQB mailing list prior to November 9, 2015; and
WHEREAS, notice of the availability of the EAW for public review for a 30-day comment
period was published in the EQB Monitor on November 9, 2015; and
WHEREAS, a press release was published in the St. Anthony Bulletin on November 11, 2015 to
announce the availability of the EAW to interested parties; and
WHEREAS, the 30-day comment period ended on December 9, 2015 and all comments
received have been considered; and
WHEREAS, the EAW, in conjunction with comment responses, identified construction
phasing, mitigation, habitat restoration, and water quality improvements that, if
met, will address environmental effects on water bodies and wildlife caused as a
result of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Anthony
Village that:
That it should and hereby does make a negative declaration on the need for an Environmental
Impact Statement for the improvements included in the Mirror Lake Improvements EAW,
provided all mitigation measures of the EAW are implemented by the developer(s) as part of the
projects, and all City of St. Anthony and Rice Creek Watershed District environmental standards
are followed and incorporated into the final site plans for the project.
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Adopted this 26th day of January, 2016.
_____________________________
Jerome O. Faust, Mayor
ATTEST:____________________________
Nicole Miller, City Clerk
Reviewed for administration: ______________________________
Mark Casey, City Manager
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Tree City USA
Kristin Seaman, GreenCorps Member
What is a Tree City?
•Established in 1976 to provide a framework for communities to manage and expand their public trees
•Why reinvent the wheel?
•Free resources to apply and function as a tree city
•More than 3,400 communities are Tree Cities (94 in MN)
•More than 135 million Americans live in Tree Cities
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Overview
•Value of being a Tree City
•Tree City Standards
•Process
•Next Steps
Quaking Aspen
Value of being a Tree City
•Green Infrastructure
•100 trees have the same cooling effect as 1,000 AC units
•100 trees remove 26 tons of CO2 and 300 lbs of pollutants each year
•100 trees can intercept over 200,000 gallons of rainwater each year
•Vital to health of our community
•Trees are our legacy
•Positive impact on business
Green Velvet Boxwood
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Value of being a Tree City
Benefits: $161,000
Energy Air Quality Runoff Real Estate
Costs: $89,000
Planting/Pruning Removal/Disposal Irrigation Sidewalk repair Litter Legal/Administrative
100 trees over 40 years
Pay Off: $72,000
Value of being a Tree City
•Framework for action
•Education
•Public Image
•Citizen Pride
•This may lead to better care of trees on private property
•Publicity
•Adds to City’s Sustainability Goals
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Tree City Standards Overview
1.Tree Board or Department
2.Tree Care Ordinance
3.Community Forestry Program with Annual Budget of $2 Per Capita
4.Arbor Day Observance and Proclamation
Kanzan Cherry
Tree City Standards
1.Tree Board or Department
Intent: to assign responsibility for the management of the community’s trees
•Parks Commission and City Staff Liaison
•Tree Board Members are offered free, online courses at Tree Board U
Douglasfir
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Tree City Standards
2. Tree Care Ordinance
Intent: to set good policy that is legally enforceable
•Establish Parks Commission as Tree Board
•Documents standards for annual tree care activities
•Provides guidance for planting, maintaining and removing trees from the streets, parks and other public spaces
Scots Pine
Tree City Standards
3. Create a Community Forestry Program Budget
Intent: to establish a budget to conduct tree plantings, maintenance, care, workshops, and Arbor Day
•With 8,583 residents: $17,166
•This is already being achieved through street reconstruction projects and other activities
Thornless Honeylocust
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Tree City Standards
4. Arbor Day Observance and Proclamation
Intent: to inform and engage the broader community
•Tree planting and ceremony
Blue Hydrangea
Process
•Presented to Parks Commission on December 7, 2015
•Parks Commission recommended participation
Oak
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Next Steps
•Pass Arbor Day Proclamation (April 12 City Council meeting)
•Celebrate Arbor Day (April 29, 2016)
•Pass Tree Care Ordinance (TBA)
•Complete Application Materials (by December 31, 2016)
Bald cypress
After being a Tree City for two years:
•Work towards recognition from the Growth Award
•Meeting enough requirements to equal 10 points
•Education and Public Relations
•Partnerships
•Planning and Management
•Tree Planting and Maintenance
Red Maple
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Questions?
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Date Type Staff Present
February 9 Regular
Planning Commission items from January
Administration Annual Report
Finance Annual Report
2016 Street Project Call for Hearing on Improvements, Call for Hearing on Assessments,
Order Preparation of Assessments
Amend Fesibility Study
Renewal of Liquor Licenses
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
February 23 Regular City Council
City Manager
March 7 Special
5:30 p.m.Joint Meeting with Parks Commission City Council
City Manager
March 8 Regular
Planning Commission Items from February
Liquor Annual Report
Fire Annual Report
2016 Street Project Public Hearing, Order Improvements, Adopt & Confirm Assessments,
Award Contract for Construction, Call for Sale of GO Bonds
2016 Strategic Plan (motion only)
City Council
City Manager
Fire Dept
Liquor Op Manager
March 22 Regular
Public Works Annual Report
Police Annual Report
Fire Relief Ratifying Pension Benefit
City Council
City Manager
Public Works Director
Police Dept
March 28 Special
5:30pm Joint meeting with Planning Commission City Council
City Manager
March 29 Special
5:30 p.m.Joint Meeting with School Board City Council
City Manager
April 12 Regular
Arbor Day Proclamation
Planning Commission Items from March
2016 Street Project Accept Offer for Bonds, Approve Sale of Bonds
Quarterly Donations & Grants
City Council
City Manager
April 26 Regular 1st Quarter Goals Update
Public Hearing-Budget Calendar
City Council
City Manager
May 10 Regular
Budget Presentation
Liquor Operations Mid-Year Report
Police Chief and Captain Presentation
City Council
City Manager
May 24 Regular
Salo Park Concert Series
Insurance Renewal
Tort Limits - Consent
Police Presentation
City Council
City Manager
Police Chief
June 14 Regular Planning Commission Items from May
Order Feasibility Report for 2017 Street Project
City Council
City Manager
City Engineer
June 28 Regular Audit Presentation City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
July 12 Regular
Planning Commission items from June
Quarterly Donations & Grants
Quarterly Goals Update
VillageFest Presentation
City Council
City Manager
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
2016
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Date Type Staff Present
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
July 26 Regular Night to Unite Presentation
Night to Unite Proclamation
City Council
City Manager
Police Chief
August 9 Regular
Planning Commission items from July
SANB #282 Presentation
City Council
City Manager
August 23 Regular
Budget Presentation
Liquor Operations Mid-Year Report
Police Chief and Captain Presentation
City Council
City Manager
Liquor Op Mgr
Finance Director
September 13 Regular
Planning Commission items from August
2017 Preliminary Operating Budget and Levy-Public Hearing
2017 Street Project Accept Feasiblity Report, Order Plans and Specifications
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
September 27 Regular
Fire Prevention Presentation
Kiwanis Peanut Day
City Council
City Manager
Fire Dept
October 11 Regular
Planning Commission items from September
Quarterly Donations & Grants
Certification of Delinquent Accounts
City Council
City Manager
October 25 Regular Quarterly Goals Update
Ordinance Setting Fees for 2016 - 1st Reading-Public Hearing
City Council
City Manager
November 8 Regular 2016 General Election
City Council
City Manager
November ?Regular
Canvass Election Results from the November 8th General Election
Ordinance Setting Water & Sewer Rates for 2017 - 1st Reading-Public Hearing
City Council
City Manager
November 22 Regular Ordinance Setting Water & Sewer Rates for 2017 - 2nd Reading
Fire Prevention Poster Winners
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
Police Dept
Fire Dept
December 13 Regular
Planning Commission items from November
Appoint Parks and Planning Commissioners and Chair/Vice Chairs
Setting Salary of City Manager
Authorizing Transfers & Closing of Specified Funds
Setting the 2017 City & HRA Budgets and Final Property Tax Levy -Public Hearing
Ordinance Setting the Water& Sewer Rates for 2017 - final reading
2017 Street Project Approve Plans & Specifications, Authorize Advertisement for Bids
2017 Fee Schedule
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
December 27 Regular
City Council
City Manager
2017
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Date Type Staff Present
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
January 10 Regular
Swearing in new councilmembers
Housekeeping Resolutions
Resolution for the Street Improvement Bond Reimbursement
Quarterly Donations & Grants
City Council
City Manager
January 12 & 13 Special Goal Setting
City Council
City Manager
Department Heads
January 24 Regular
2017 Parks Commission Work Plan- (motion only)
2017 Planning Commission Work Plan-(motion only)
Tree City USA presentation
Presentation-Northeast Youth and Family Services
Northeast Youth and Family Services Agreement
City Council
City Manager
Items Pending:
~ Worksessions
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