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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 11081977 Meeting Sheet IIIIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIIIIIIIII 105579 Box: 35 Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1977 Document: CC MINUTES 11081977 . CITY OF ST. ANTHONY COUNCIL MINUTES November 8 , 1977 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Miedtke at 8 :00 P.M. Present for roll call: Sundland, Haik, Miedtke, Stauffer and Sauer. Also present: Jim Fornell, City Manager Larry Vickrey, City Attorney The following corrections were made to the minutes of the October 25 , 1977 Council meeting: Page 4, Paragraph 5 and 9 : Bernie "Webber" rather "Haugen" . Page 7, Paragraph 3 : Substitute "south entrance to Parkview and east entrance" for "north entrance" . . . to the gym- nasium. Also add "It was noted that the construction of the ramps had already started" . Motion by Councilman Stauffer and seconded by Councilman Sauer to approve the minutes of the October 25th meeting as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. Ken Hiebel and Dick Klick were present to discuss the Planning Board' s recommendation that the BRW, Inc. , make the Commercial Area Study (Kenzie Terrace area) as detailed in the minutes of the special meeting held by that body on November 1st and in the Board Chairman' s memorandum of November 2nd. It was also the consensus of the Board that the same firm be retained to make the necessary comprehensive planning required by the Metropolitan Land Planning Act. Chairman Hiebel told Councilman Haik that the study of the southern commercial quadrant of the City would be aimed at both commercial re- development and land use in general but Step #1 would primarily entail organizing the business community and increasing its awareness of the problems in that area. A consumer survey will comprise the first step in this effort. He assured Mayor Miedtke that the planner felt the cooperation of the business community was essential to any redevelopment effort and the study would probably not progress beyond Step #1 if such cooperation was not evident. A clear indication of the success of BRW' s efforts , Mr. Hiebel felt, would be a gathering of businessmen at a Council meeting to ask that the study proceed. Councilman Stauffer wanted a clear indication from the planner whether apathy from the business community or the community as a whole was the reason for not going on to Step #2 and if such was the case she wanted the planner's assumptions as to the cause for such apathy. Mr. Fornell said the planner would report back, although the report might not be detailed. Under Step #1, only $1, 570 of the $3 , 500 grant money allocated to the project will be expended but, if the planner proceeds to Step #2 , it is estimated the cost of the study could run between $7, 500 and $10 , 000 , with the business community subsidizing a portion. Councilman Sauer moved that the City enter into a contract with BRW, Inc. , to proceed with the whole study at a cost of $10 ,000 but his motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Councilman Haik and seconded by Councilman Sauer to authorize BRW, Inc. , to proceed with Step #1 of the Commercial Area Study as proposed at a cost of $1, 570 .00 . Motion carried unanimously. The Manager than said he felt it was only logical for the same firm to prepare the comprehensive plan which will fulfill the requirements of the Metropolitan Land Planning Act and, if the Council concurred, immediate application could be made for additional funds to complete the study. • Mayor Miedtke said he felt the $3 , 700 grant money allocated for such planning should be used to develop the City' s Zoning Map which "could be the City's Comprehensive Plan" and he "hesitated to go beyond this to fulfill the Metro Council ' s requirements" . Councilman Stauffer feared some of the requirements for the comprehen- sive planning would not be fulfilled by the Zoning Map alone and said the Legislature had specified that only 75% of the cost of the study could be paid from the grant funds . Additional funds have been set aside by the Legislature, she said, but the Metropolitan Council has not yet indicated how they will be allocated. However, Councilman Haik was concerned that "St. Anthony might not show up well when priorities are set for such funding" . Mr. Fornell asked that the Council set some parameters as to how much can be expended for the study. Motion by Mayor Miedtke and seconded by Councilman Sundland to authorize the expenditure of no more than $5 ,000 over the planning grant for the comprehensive planning required by the Metropolitan Land Planning Act and to designate BRW, Inc. , to provide that study. Motion carried unanimously. • The Council then considered a matter which had been tabled at the last meeting of whether to approve the sale by Hennepin County of the under- sized lot on the corner of Roosevelt Street and 37th Avenue N.E. (2) Councilman Stauffer said that "in the interest of conservation" she • felt it would be undesirable to have the lot built on and wanted the possibility explored further that the City might purchase the property and then be allowed to sell it later if that seemed advisable. Mr. Fornell pointed out the liabilities the City might incur if the lot was used as a tot lot and Mayor Miedtke said he preferred having Hennepin County keep possession and be responsible for any children playing on it at that busy intersection. Councilman Sundland did not foresee the County being able to sell the lot for a residence and moved as follows: Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Mayor Miedtke to approve Resolution 77-054 . RESOLUTION 77-054 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF PLAT 63680 , PARCEL 3300 Voting on the motion: Aye: Sundland, Miedtke, Sauer and Haik Nay: Stauffer Motion carried. The Manager explained that the agenda addendum was a resolution from the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities which called for a moratorium on legal action being taken regarding the disposal of sludge at Pigs Eye. The Mayor saw the action as only a request for more time to research the problem. Motion by Councilman Stauffer and seconded by Councilman Sundland to adopt Resolution 77-055. RESOLUTION 77-055 A RESOLUTION OBJECTING TO CONSIDERATON OF WASTE- WATER RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS TO THE METRO- POLITAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AT PIG'S EYE LAKE IN THE MATTER OF NPDES AND STATE PERMIT HEARING DOCKET NO. PCA-78-006-EG Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Councilman Sauer to ap- prove the Hennepin County Maintenance Agreement. ($3, 200. 00) Motion carried unanimously. The protest from Diamond 8 apartment residents regarding the projects • which are to be funded from the Community Development Block Grant funds was discussed with Mr. Fornell who reported on his communications with (3) representatives of the group. The Council was in agreement that every • effort had been made to involve the Community in the planning for the use of these funds and no action should be taken to stop the expendi- ture of the funds for the designated projects but every effort should be made to notify all apartment residents about the hearings on the disposition of future grant funds. Councilman Stauffer requested a follow-up on possible Ramsey County plans for a sidewalk over the railroad crossing near 37th Avenue and Silver Lake Road which she said might make the facilities at Emerald Park more accessible to the apartment dwellers. Councilman Haik said she felt the plans to improve the area around the holding pond should proceed as well. It was also noted that the Director of Community Services is studying the possibilities of more recreation area being developed in the northern section of the City. Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Councilman Haik to adopt the findings that public hearings on designation of Community Develop- ment Block Grant Funds were held in accordance to the law and therefore no action is required to prevent the plans for use of those funds as they had been adopted, especially bearing in mind, that at the time such plans were originally formulated the City did not have permission to use any of the funds in Ramsey County. • Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Stauffer and seconded by Councilman Sauer to accept the proposal of Henry Hellerman that he move the sign in front of his barbershop 15 feet back from Kenzie Terrace because it will improve traffic visibility in that area. Motion carried unanimously. Although he felt the larger municipalities were not paying their fair share of the cost of financing an engineering study to implement the Hennepin Emergency Communications Organization' s 911 telephone service, Mayor Miedtke said he saw the service as essential to provide better protection to the public. Councilman Stauffer agreed though she wanted an inquiry made as to how the formula for participation was established. Motion by Councilman Haik and seconded by Councilman Stauffer to author- ize the expenditure of $800.00 as the City's share of the costs of the study relating to HECO 911 telephone service. Voting on the Motion: Aye: Stauffer, Haik, Sauer and Miedtke • Abstention: Sundland (4) Motion carried. • The Manager reported a traffic count of approximately 11, 000 vehicles a day had been established for the area of Stinson Boulevard and 37th Place N.E. Because of the possibility that the elderly housing high- rise being built at 39th and complaints from those who have difficulty crossing Stinson at 37th Place have come from Apache management, the Council felt traffic control in that area should not be planned in a piecemeal manner but rather worked out with Columbia Heights and Apache with a system of walking patterns agreed upon first. Motion by Councilman Haik and seconded by Councilman Stauffer to re- quest that the City Manager renegotiate with Columbia Heights for long range planning of the traffic controls to be implemented in the area north of 37th Avenue on Stinson Boulevard. Motion carried unanimously. The North Memorial Medical Service report on nursing service to City residents was filed. The Council agreed with Mr. Fornell 's November 4th assessments of insurance carriers to provide the City with liquor liability insurance. Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Councilman Sauer to accept the insurance package offered by North Star Brokers subject to confir- mation of quoted premiums and coverage. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Sundland said a salary agreement with the City Manager will probably be presented for Council consideration November 22nd. A list of long range priorities has been developed by the Community Services Advisory Council) Councilman Sauer reported. Mr. Fornell discussed the proposed equipment purchase for 1978 from the Superintendent of Public Works , saying the specific mechanics for funding these acquisitions need not be a matter of concern to them at this time. Motion by Councilman Stauffer and seconded by. ,Cbuncilman Sundland to authorize the expenditure of $42, 200 for the purchase of the equipment required by the Public Works Department. Motion carried unanimously. As he had stated in his November 8, 1977 memorandum regarding a possible grant application for bikeway system improvements, Mr. Fornell again contended the City could not afford the costs of the yearly striping. • Councilman Stauffer felt the City should do something concrete to pro- vide greater safety for residents who either walk or bike to either of the shopping centers. The Manager said this might be a project de- (5) serving consideration by the Community Services Advisory Council. Mayor Miedtke was interested in ascertaining whether Ramsey County in- tends to fund the walkway over the bridge near 37th Avenue N.E. and Silver Lake Road. The matter was returned to the Manager for further study. Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Councilman Sauer to grant all licenses listed in the November 8 , 1977 Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Councilman Stauffer to approve payment of all Verified Claims listed in the November 8, 1977 Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Councilman Sauer to ap- prove payment of $3, 104. 93 to the Dorsey Firm for services rendered during September, 1977. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Sauer and seconded by Coucilman Stauffer to ap- prove payment of $450. 00 to Constructive Design for the planning and design of the new park shelter structure. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Stauffer and seconded by Councilman Haik to adjourn the meeting at 9 :18 P.M. for the Canvass Board. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor / Az,a,& )6_ dLt�/ ATTEST: Ci y Clerk (6) Meeting Sheet IIIIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIIIIIIIII iossso Box: 35 Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1977 Document: CC MINUTES 11081977 • CITY OF ST. ANTHONY CANVASS BOARD November 8, 1977 The Canvass Board for the City of St. Anthony was called to order by Mayor Miedtke at 9 :19 P.M. Present for roll call: Sauer, Stauffer, Miedtke, Haik and Sundland. Also present: Jim Fornell, City Manager Larry Vickrey, City Attorney Carol Johnson, City Clerk/Treasurer The results of the municipal elections as reported by Mrs. Johnson were read by the Mayor as follows: Councilman (to be elected) Robert Sundland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 , 771 Clarence Ranallo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 404 Mayor • Donna Stauffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 934 Sally Ann Haik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,214 The Mayor also reported that 43 .98% of the registered voters had voted in Hennepin County Precinct #1; 46.02% in Hennepin County Pre- cinct #2 and 18% in Ramsey County Precinct #1. Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Councilman Sauer to certify the election results of the Municipal Elections held in the City of St. Anthony on November 8 , 1977 as reported by the election officials. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mayor Miedtke and seconded by Councilman Sauer to adjourn the Canvass Board at 9 :21 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk