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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 11181975 Meeting Sheet IIIIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIIIII IIII 105727 Box: 35 Folder. CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1975 Document: CC MINUTES 11181975 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY COUNCIL MINUTES November 18, 1975 I The meeting was called to order by Mayor Miedtke at 7:35 P.M. Present for roll call: Haik, Stauffer, Miedtke, Sundland, Sauer. Also present: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager, Wm Soth, City Attorney I.C. Comstock, City Engineer Motion by Councilman Sundland, seconded by Councilman Haik, 1to approve the minutes of the Nobember k, 1975 Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. The Manager read Ordinance 1975-005, which prohibits connection of drain tile to the city sanitary sewer system. The Mayor told of the problems experienced by the City during several spring storms this year when the sanitary sewers backed up into 30 or 40 homes and the writing of this ordinance to further enforce the restrictions already set by city • ordinance and the Minnesota Plumbing Code. Action on the ordinance had been tab led, he said, to allow the community time to register its reaction. Mr. Dulgar told of efforts taken by the city to ascertain and correct any defi- ciencies in the sewage system which could have been a factor in the backup which occurred during the extraordinary downpours in May and July. Among the efforts to prevent a recurrence of the problem which he cited were the setting up more efficient systems of inspection and rodding of lines as well as steps to plug any inflow from manholes and correct possible infiltration of storm water into the sanitary sewer lines. He also said closed circuit television of 29th Avenue was the beginning of a project to locate trouble spots throughout the system. The City Engineer was to view these video tapes and report back his recommendations. A majority of approximately 120 persons in attendance indicated by hand vote their opposition tae the passage of the ordinance with several speakers saying they did not feel a case had been made by City officials that the elimination of drain tiles connected to the sanitary lines would solve the problem. Several people told the Council that their drain tiles had been connected to the sanitary sewer several years ago at the direction or the acquiesence of the City Inspector. Connie Kozlac told the Council that many residents depend on their basements for living space which would be eliminated if they did not have drain tiles. • She also stated she had learned the Environmental Protection Agency had recently reversed its stand that drain tiles connected to sanitary systems were the cause of the problem. Mrs. Kozlac (Mark's wife?) wanted the City to wait until the Metro Sewer Board was able to apply for a federal grant system analysis which would aid them to meet the federal standards regarding the treatment of sewage and then ask the city for a share of those funds to aid in solving the problem at a local level. . r r t 2 Several residents wanted the City to pump the sanitary sewer lines into the storm sewers in spite of the illegality of such a practice. The Mayor said the • only time this had been done was when the health of the residents seemed in danger. When Mr. Mike Fitzgerald asked whether it had been ascertained whether or not i the problem on 29th Avenue had originated with the installation of the new storm sewer system, Mr. Dul.gar said Investigations by the City indicated no problems with infiltration through cross ties. City officials indicated that they had been informed by their engineer that the sanitary sewer system was adequate to handle all sewage as long as there was no storm water added to it. Mr. Dulgar said the increase in the amounts paid to the Metro Sewer Board for treatment of waste water from $75,000 in 1973 to $118,000 in 1975 Vas an indication that more than sewage was being sent to the treatment center. He also pointed out the fact that the storm sewers were nearly empty shorty after each downpour while the sanitary sewer system was still overloaded which he felt was further proof that the storm water diverted through the sanitary system was a part of the problem. Residents' requests that a study be made was the basis of the following motion: { ; Motion by Councilman Sauer and seconded by Councilman Sundland to table action on Ordinance #1975-005 as presented and to appoint a committee of residents who have the expertise and are willing to make a study of the problem and come back with their recommendations by Match 1, 1976. The meeting was recessed from 9:35 to 9:50 P.M. to enable those who wanted to, • to sign up for the committee. Mr. Ed Hance, Chairman of the 1975 Wrangler Day, told the Council that his committee had incurred a deficit of $339.43 with the city celebration held Sept. 14, 1975, and asked the City for $500.00 to offset the deficit and provide seed money for next year's celebration. He said the deficit was a result of button sales not meeting the projections made by civic organizations who coordinated the event. Since any funds such organizations realized from the booths they operated at the celebration are returned via community service projects, the chairman said he could see no purpose in asking these groups to stand behind their projections. Mr. Richard Klick, 3405 Harding St. NF, who will head the celebration in 1976, said every effort will be made to return its investment to the Council if the event should prove to be profitable next year. Although the Council expressed a concern with underwriting the celebration each year, they felt because of the community spirit the event generated, it could justifiably be supported. Motion by Councilman Sauer and seconded by Councilman Stauffer to approve payment of $500.00 to the Wrangler Days Committee. Motion carried unanimously. • 9he Manager's recommendation for changes in the site plan for the warehouse to be erected by Mr. Clarence Gould on Foss Road were discussed and the request was considered in respect to its meeting the revised zoning ordinance. Councilman Sauer said he didn't feel this particular type of metal structure would be an asset to that neighborhood, and was concerned with its appearance after a few years, telling of the outcry from the public when a similar building was allowed in the City. • 3 I Councilman Haik said she was disappointed that consideration was being given to this proposal before the new zoning ordinance had been adopted. Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Mayor Miedtke to authorize the construction of the warehouse as presented on Lot 3, Block 1, Henkel Addition, by Mr. Clarence Gould with landscaping as indicated under the condition that future parking be provided to the rear of the property. Voting on the motion: Aye: Sundland and Miedtke Nay: Sauer, Haik and Stauffer Motion not carried. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Henkel, owners of the property, then protested the decision and pointed out that the land was zoned Light Industrial. Councilman Haik;r-equested the City Attorney to comment, and when he could give no justification for not allowing the proposed building to be built, the three councilmen who had voted against agreed to a recall of the motion: Voting on the motion: • Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Sauer, Chairman of the advisory committee authorized by the Council to study the rebuilding of 29th Avenue, said the committee recommended construction of the parkway design which had been revised to secure 14SA funding. Mr. Thomas Shaeffer, Co-chairman of the T.A.P. 29th Ave. Association, said 99% of the property owners along 29th Ave. and the adjoining properties approved of the proposal. Mr. Omar Shabaz, Co-chairman of T.A.P. wanted more time to ascertain what the property owners wanted done about the construction of sidewalks along the street. The •Ma.nager also duggested delaying that decision until it could be determined whether there would be sufficient MSA funds to pay for walkways. The sidewalks could be added to the final plans before the construction begins in the spring. Councilman Stauffer's suggestion that consideration of the installation of sidewalks be eliminated from action taken by the Council was adopted. It was also agreed that the formula for setting the amount to be charged against each piece of property could not be determined until the Council knew what the extent of state funding would be for the project. Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Councilman Sauer to direct the City Engineer to prepare the construction plans and specifications for the reconstruction of 29th Avenue from Stinson Blvd. to Highway 8, as per the plans • tentatively agreed to by the State Highway Department, with construction to start during the 1976 construction season. Motion carried unanimously. T e Mayor then disbanded the advisory committee and recessed the meeting at 4 • 10:45 P.M.. When the meeting resumed at 10:55 P.M., the discussion of 29th Ave. was reopened with a question posed to the City Attorney regarding the sequence of events which would follow the presentation of construction plans by the Engineer. Mr. Soth said the Council would authorize the reconstruction of the streets upon receipt of the plans and the final assessment amounts would be set during a Public Hearing when the project is completed. Although the advisory committee had been disbanded, various Council members assured the T.A.P. association of their continued cooperation. Motion by Councilman Sauer and seconded by Councilman Haik to stay with the Hennepin County group for health and life insurance for employees and to designate Western Life Insurance Company as the carrier. Mr. Soth noted the changes made by his firm in the purchase of service agreement with the Metropolitan Council to implement the rent subsidy program. Motion by Councilman Stauffer and seconded by Councilman Sauer to approve the contract with the Metropolitan Council to allow the City to participate in the Section 8 Housing Assistance Program and to authorize the proper signing of the agreement. Motion carried unanimously. In considering the letter from the Hennepin County Assessor to Mr. Lekson regarding the suggested increase in the market value for properties in St. • Anthony, the Mayor expressed his dissatisfaction with the fact that all Minnesota communities were not also following the letter of the law regarding the equalization of tax rates. The Attorney pointed out that the decision to raise market values was discretionary with the local assessor. Motion by Mayor Miedtke and seconded by Councilman Stauffer to direct a letter be sent to the state and county authorities as well as state legislators who are involved in setting tax rates to request that more conformity in the assessment procedure be established for all municipalities. Motion carried unanimously. The opportunity the Council members had to nominate someone to fill the vacancy on the board of the Association of Metro Municipalities was noted. Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Councilman Sauer to participate in the challenge of the award made by Judge Schultz in the arbitration between the Metropolitan Area Manager Association and Local 7320. Motion carried unanimously.- Motion by Mayor Miedtke and seconded by Councilman Sundland to inform the community through the newsletter that they may now use the name of• St. Anthony Village on their mail, but to also advise them that any mail so designated without the proper zip code :;gay be given a slower delivery. Motion carried unanimously. 5 The Council was reminded of the public meeting the following night regarding . the reconstruction of County Road D. The report from Larry Hamer, Supt. of Public Works, on the condition of trees within the community was filed as well as the Police and Fire Reports for October. The November 12th action of the Board of Independent School District 7- 82 not to support the multi purpose recreation center was reflected the following motion: Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Councilman Stauffer to table any further consideration of the recreation center. Notion carried unanimously. I-lotion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Councilman Haik to adopt Resolution. 775-038 whereby Municipal State Aid Street Funds in the amount of $40,x+84.06 will be appropriated for signals at the intersections of 39th Ave. NE and Silver Lane with Silver Lake Road. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 75-038 RESOLUTION FOR APPROPRIATION OF MUNICIPAL STATE AID FUNDS TO C.S.A.H. PROJECT • The Engineer suggested discussions of the storm sewers to be built on 29th Ave NE and possible liquidation damages against the Lamppa Construction Co. be included in the agenda for the next meeting. Fran Schuck presented the revisions he felt could be made in the remodeling plans for the new civic center which he felt might lower the cost of the job $61000 from the amount that was bid. However, when the Council considered the delay of three weeks which would result from rebidding as well as the loss of efficiencies which were in the original design, they made the following motion: Motion by Mayor Miedtke and seconded by Councilman Stauffer to accept the bid of $25;555 and award the contract for remodeling Parkview School for a civic center to Earl We ikle. Voting on the motion: Aye: Miedtke, Stauffer and Sauer Nay: Sundland and Haik Motion carried. The Council tool: no direct action regarding proceeding with the injunction against the owners of the property on the southwest corner of 37th Avenue and Silver Lake Road. Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Councilman Stauffer to deny, because of lack of information, the request that a Public Hearing be set for the December • 6 16th meeting of the Planning Board on the Bryant Investment Co. request to rezone Plat 63507 (between the G.&G. Body shop and American Legion building) to C-1. Motion carried unanimously. The Police Dept. was requested to make sure the MTC bus which parks on Highcrest does not obstruct traffic near the intersection of Highcrest and 33rd Ave. NE. Motion by Councilman Haik and seconded by Councilman Stauffer to indicate to the City of New Brighton the City's interest in maintaining the storm drainage areas along County Road E at Silver Lake Road. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Sauer and seconded by Councilman Sundland to approve payment of all Verified Claims listed in the November 18th Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Miedtke indicated he would be out of town for the December 20 1975 Council meeting. Motion by Councilman Stauffer and seconded by Councilman Sundland to adjourn the meeting at 12:10 A.M. • Motion carried unanimously. IL I •