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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 22, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Faust invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Mayor Faust Councilmembers Brever, Gray, Jenson and Stille
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Mark Casey, Police Chief John Ohl, Stacie Kvilvang - Ehlers &
Associates, Public Works Director Jay Hartman
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
ITEMS.
I. APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 22, 2016, CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the City
Council Meeting Agenda of March 22, 2016.
Mayor Faust noted on item VI.B the amount of the General Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds
should be corrected to $1,495,000.
Motion carried 5 -0.
II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS - NONE
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of March 8, 2016, City Council meeting minutes
B. Licenses and Permits
C. Claims
Motion by Councilmember Brever, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the Consent
Agenda items as presented.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF - NONE
VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL
Motion carried 5 -0
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
March 22, 2016
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A. St. Anthony Police Department Annual Report
3 Police Chief John Ohl stated the motto of the Police Department is Safety through Service. Chief
4 Ohl reviewed statistical information on Part I and Part II crimes along with Calls for Service. He
5 summarized the Patrol Review showing 2213 citations issued for moving violations, 197
6 citations issued for non - moving violations and 833 arrests. A new CSO officer was hired from
7 the Reserve Officer Program.
9 Chief Ohl provided an Investigation Review with 340 Total Criminal Cases, 181 Total Cases
10 Cleared, 132 Total Cases Cleared by Arrest and 49 Total Cases Cleared by Other. This showed a
11 clearance rate of 53 %. The Police Department completed 1541 hours of training (excluding
12 SWAT and WMD). Training included: Mental/Behavioral Health Training, Leadership Training,
13 Integrity and Diversity Training, Defensive Driving, Emergency Haz Mat, OSHA and Medical
14 Response and Active Shooter Training.
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16 Seven new reserve officers were hired including 2420 donated hours with Schroeder having 450
17 hours and Panning 303 hours.
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19 Chief Ohl reviewed Crime Prevention activities. Sgt. Manseth ran the program including MN
20 Night to Unite — 42 block parties, Polar Plunge, 5th Summer Survival School, Volunteered at the
21 Cinco De Mayo Celebration, Cops vs Kids Basketball, Shop with a Cop, and attended many
22 school and community events.
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24 Chief Ohl stated they depend on the help from the residents. The Police Officers are dedicated to
25 their positions and the City. They do feel appreciated by the citizens and the Council.
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27 Councilmember Gray asked about the philosophy on body cams. Chief Ohl stated it is a topic of
28 big discussion. They are waiting for legislation to catch up with technology. He has some
29 concerns about data practices and body cams. Another challenge is funding. The storage
30 accounts for the highest cost.
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32 Councilmember Jenson complimented the Police Department on the publication done last year.
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34 Councilmember Stille thanked Chief Ohl for his leadership and the reputation he has provided to
35 staff and the community.
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37 Councilmember Brever stated she echoes the comments of the Councilmembers and also wants
38 to thank the Police Department from the schools. The children in the City are not fearful of the
39 Police officers and they are very approachable.
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41 Mayor Faust thanked Chief Ohl and his staff. In the publication, it was important to read the
42 annual report and read what others in the department had written. The Department goes out of
43 their way to serve the public. Mayor Faust stated he is grateful for the Reserve Officers who
44 volunteer their time without pay.
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46 B. Resolution 16 -030 a Resolution Providing for the Sale of $1,510.000 General Obligation
47 Bonds, Series 2016A and $1.495,000 General Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds, Series
48 2016B.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
March 22, 2016
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Ms. Stacie Kvilang from Ehlers & Associates summarized the bonds before the Council for
consideration. They will be used to finance the 2016 road reconstruction projects and to finance
water quality and flood improvements to Minor Pond, the City's regional storm water pond and
complete nearly 1.5 miles of new sidewalk construction and ADA upgrades at eight intersections
to improve pedestrian safety in the City. Both bonds will have an 8 year call. Councilmember
Stille stated the first payment will be made in February 2017, which will be paid by a grant from
the federal government.
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10 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution
11 16 -030 a Resolution Providing for the Sale of $1,510,000 General Obligation Improvement
12 Bonds, Series 2016A and $1,495,000 General Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds, Series 2016B.
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14 Motion carried 5 -0
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16 C. Resolution 16 -031 a Resolution Relating to a Tax Abatement by the City on Certain
17 Property Located in Ramsey County. Calling for a Public Hearing.
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19 Ms. Stacie Kvilang from Ehlers & Associates reviewed this is in regards to the Tax abatement
20 bonds. The Public Hearing will be held on April 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
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22 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Brever, to approve Resolution
23 16 -031 a Resolution Relating to a Tax Abatement by the City on Certain Properties Located
24 within the City an d in Ramsey County; Calling for a Public Hearing,
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26 Motion carried 5 -0
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28 D. Resolution 16 -032 a Resolution Supporting the Submittal of a Hennepin County Bicycle
29 and Sidewalk Grant Application.
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31 City Manager Casey reviewed the resolution supporting the application to the Hennepin County
32 Bicycle and Sidewalk Grant Program. The grant would be used to assist in the completion of
33 construction of sidewalk on the south side of 37`h Avenue from Stinson Boulevard to Highcrest
34 Road and the construction of sidewalks associated with ADA improvements at four intersections
35 within Hennepin County.
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37 Mayor Faust asked if this was a new program. City Manager Casey stated it was brought to
38 staff's attention by Hennepin County.
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40 Councilmember Jenson asked if this is in addition to the current safe walkway to school grant
41 and Mr. Casey stated it is in addition to the current grant.
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43 Motion by Councilmember Brever, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve Resolution
44 16 -032 a Resolution Supporting the Submittal of a Hennepin County Bicycle and Sidewalk
45 Grant Application.
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47 Motion carried 5 -0
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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
March 22, 2016
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E. Resolution 16 -033 a Resolution Appointing Deputy Clerk Position.
City Manager Casey reviewed the Deputy Clerk position. The Deputy Clerk would be able to
perform the statutory duties of the City Clerk in case of absence or need. By appointing the
Deputy Clerk position staff will increase cross - training and enhance our organizational strength.
The Deputy Clerk would be trained by the City Clerk to carry out duties. An existing staff
person's duties would be expanded to include these duties rather than hire another employee.
9 Councilmember Stille asked why this is being done and Mr. Casey stated statutorily in order to
10 create this position it needs to be approved by Council. It was an issue when the City Clerk was
11 absent and some things could not be done.
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13 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve Resolution 16-
14 033 a Resolution Appointing Deputy Clerk Position.
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16 Motion carried 5 -0
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18 F. St. Anthony Public Works Department Annual Report
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20 Public Works Director Hartman reviewed the 2015 Public Works Annual Report. He reviewed
21 the Mission Statement and the organization structure. There are six divisions — Street Division,
22 Parks Division, Water /Sewer Division, Vehicle Maintenance Division, Engineering Division and
23 City Building. There are 14 employees in the Department. Mr. Hartman summarized the
24 accomplishments of each division in 2015.
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26 The 2015 Public Works Department Projects included Citywide Building Maintenance, Annual
27 Branch Chipping Program, Annual Chip Sealing Program, 2015 Capital Equipment Purchases
28 and Adopt a Bench Program. 2015 Safety Training for Public Works was 15` Aid & CPR,
29 Personal Protective Equipment, Hazard Communication, Hearing Conservation, Chain Saw
30 Safety, Trenching and Excavation Safety and Working Around Mobile Equipment. This training
31 is mandatory for all employees.
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33 Mr. Hartman reviewed the Engineering Division Projects and Street Improvement Projects 2016
34 — 2024. He reviewed the Citywide Sustainability Initiative and noted accomplishments of Kristin
35 Seaman the Minnesota GreenCorps Member. The 2016 and Beyond projects for the Public
36 Works Department as well as 2016 Upcoming Events.
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38 Councilmember Gray referred to an article in the Star Tribune newspaper about meter
39 replacement. This was done in St. Anthony in 2006. Councilmember Gray asked what the
40 difference between a water main break and a service break was. Mr. Hartman stated the water
41 main break is the 6 inch pipe that runs in the street and a service break is the connection between
42 the water main and the house. The resident is responsible from the water meter to the curb stop.
43 The service breaks that occurred in 2015 were in the older portion of the City. Councilmember
44 Gray said he has heard many references to St. Anthony being such a clean city.
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46 Councilmember Brever thanked Mr. Hartman and his team for their cleanup after the parade for
47 Village Fest. Everything was cleaned up within an hour along the parade route.
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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
March 22, 2016
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1 Councilmember Stille stated although water main breaks were down this year this
2 will continue to decrease with the street projects.
4 Councilmember Jenson noted he has heard comments about the Department's responsiveness to
5 calls and how professional the staff is.
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7 Mayor Faust thanked the Department for its due diligence. The Department has embraced
8 sustainability. It is astounding the streets are swept 9 times. The LMC Insurance is lower because
9 the low number of worker's compensation claims. Training is instrumental in eliminating these
10 types of claims. This Department does a great job for the City.
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12 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
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14 Mr. Casey stated City Hall will be closed for Good Friday.
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16 Councilmember Brever had no report.
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18 Councilmember Jenson stated last Wednesday he attended the meeting with the History
19 Committee. An open house was held on March 5, 2016 for the newly published book, of which
20 100 copies were sold. Future events will be held to sell the book.
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22 Councilmember Stille stated on March 19, 2016 he stopped into the liquor store where there was
23 an event for the Comp Plan. There will be other opportunities to continue dialog with Council
24 representatives.
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26 Mayor Faust stated on March 14, Mr. Casey and he attended the Regional Council of Mayors
27 Meeting, which was dedicated to water, as it is an ongoing concern. 40% of the water use in the
28 summer is for outdoor use. Residents should consider ways to manage water use. He stated many
29 other agency representatives attended this meeting. The next meeting will also continue the water
30 discussion. On March 16, he met the new State Senator and saw the new Capitol building.
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32 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM - NONE
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34 IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS - NONE
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36 X. ADJOURNMENT.
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Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie Wolfe
Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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