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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
3 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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5 July 23, 2002
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7 CALL TO ORDER.
8 Mayor Hodson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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10 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
11 Mayor Hodson invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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13 ROLL CALL.
14 Present: Mayor Hodson; Councilmembers Horst, Sparks, Thuesen, and Faust.
15 Absent: None.
16 Also Present: City Manager Mike Morrison.
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18 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
19 ITEMS.
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21 I. APPROVAL OF JUNE 23,2002 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
22 Motion by Councilmember Sparks, second by Councilmember Thuesen, to approve the City
43 Council Meeting Agenda of June 23, 2002.
25 Motion carried unanimously.
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27 II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
28 None.
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30 III. COMMUNITY FORUM.
31 Mayor Hodson invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items
32 that are not on the regular agenda.
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34 Hearing none, Mayor Hodson moved forward with the agenda.
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36 IV. CONSENT AGENDA.
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38 1. Consider June 25, 2002 Council meeting minutes.
39 2. Consider licenses and permits.
40 3. Consider payment of claims.
41 4. Resolution 02-057, re: Special Assessment deferrals for 2002 street improvement
42rp oiects.
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44 Motion by Councilmember Thuesen, second by Councilmember Sparks, to approve the Consent
45 Agenda.
*7 Motion carried unanimously.
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3 July 23, 2002
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5 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
6 None.
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8 VI. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND STAFF.
9 A. Planning,Commission report on July 16, 2002 meetin&.
10 1. Resolution 02-058, re: Drs. Hellickson, Larson, Portis and Associates, for 3909
11 Silver Lake Road, sign variance request.
12 Planning Commissioner Jim Hoska reviewed the details of the sign request with
13 the Council.
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15 Hoska reviewed the suggestion made by Planning Commission Chair Chris
16 Melsha to try and reconfigure the sign to the horizontal position.
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18 Hoska indicated that the Planning Commission determined that they had a
19 difficult time finding hardship with the request, and recommended denying the
20 request.
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22 Dr. Larson came forward and stated that the doctors at the practice want to have
23 their names on the sign along with the address, because they are not an HMO.
*5 Councilmember Horst asked Larson if he was aware that the current sign is the
26 second sign for that building, and stated that, for that reason, he was not in favor
27 of approving the sign variance request.
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29 Motion by Councilmember Horst, second by Councilmember Faust, to adopt
30 Resolution 02-058, re: Denial of the sign variance request by Drs. Hellickson,
31 Larson, Portis and Associates at 3909 Silver Lake Road.
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33 Motion carried unanimously.
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35 Councilmember Sparks stated that her feeling was that it might be better to
36 simplify the sign, and not enlarge it.
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38 Councilmember Thuesen stated that he felt that there were other options available
39 for the sign.
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41 Councilmember Horst stated that he did not want the doctors to feel
42 unappreciated by the City Council's decision, as he felt that their practice was a
43 great asset to the City of St. Anthony.
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45 Councilmember Faust echoed Councilmember Horst's statement that their
practice is indeed an asset to the community. He added that they have struggled
with the ground signs from the early 90's and getting some uniformity along
48 Silver Lake Road.
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2 2. Ordinance 2002-002, re: Amendment to City Ordinance relating to the definition of
3 "garage"and "accessory building"and to regulate the size of garages in
4 residential districts. 2"d readin&.
5 Planning Commissioner Hoska stated that the Commission wanted to gather the
6 necessary information to make an informed recommendation. He added that city
7 staff would contact other cities of similar size and stature and explore their City
8 Ordinance relating to the definition of"garage" and "accessory building."
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10 Hoska stated that they recommended that the Council postpone the 2nd reading.
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12 Councilmember Horst stated that there are two issues at hand: the definition of
13 "garage" and "accessory building", and the ratio of square footage to lot size. He
14 added that he felt it was something that needed to be discussed at length, and that
15 they probably should postpone the 2"d reading.
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17 Councilmember Faust suggested that they go forward with the 2"d reading, and, if
18 necessary, put the 3'd reading on hold.
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20 Councilmember Sparks stated that the larger of the two issues is deciding if they
21 should regulate the size of houses. She stated that she felt that they should define
"garage" and "accessory building", but the other issue needs a lot more time, energy
3 and research.
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25 Mayor Hodson agreed that there were two issues at hand. He added that he felt that
26 Planning Commissioner Vice Chair Stille made a great suggestion that they look into
27 comprising a Design Review Board. He suggested the city approach DSU and see
28 what they recommend for the City of St. Anthony as related to a Design Review
29 Board.
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31 Councilmember Thuesen agreed with Mayor Hodson's suggestion to approach DSU
32 regarding a Design Review Board.
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34 Councilmember Faust stated that he felt that having the Planning Commission go
35 back over the issue is not the best solution, as he felt that the Council was not clear on
36 what they were expecting from the Planning Commission. He suggested that both the
37 City Council and the Planning Commission discuss the issue further, and then take
38 things from there.
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40 Councilmember Faust indicated that they could get the necessary information
41 regarding a Design Review Board from the League of Minnesota Cities, rather than
42 DSU.
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Mayor Hodson suggested that they proceed with the 2"d reading and stated that it does
not clear up the issue of architectural design standards.
46 Mayor Hodson asked Mike Morrison to see what information was available regarding
47 a Design Review Board from the League of Minnesota Cities.
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1 Councilmember Sparks wanted to clarify what it was that they wanted the Planning
2 Commission to research. She asked if the need more information in the defining of
3 "garage" and "accessory building".
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5 It was determined that the planning Commission would research the Floor Area Ratio
6 (FAR) in other communities.
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8 Morrison read some language that was recommended by the building inspector that is
9 working on the home on Downers Drive.
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11 Councilmember Thuesen stated that he would like to see what other communities are
12 doing.
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14 Councilmember Sparks suggested that they discuss the idea of a Design Review
15 Board at a study session.
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17 Motion by Councilmember Faust, second by Councilmember Sparks, to pass the 2nd
18 reading of Ordinance 2002-003.
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20 Motion carried unanimously.
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B. Ordinance 2002-003, re: Amendment to City Ordinance regulating the placement of
3 ground signs. 2nd reading.
24 Motion by Councilmember Sparks, second by Councilmember Horst, to pass the 2nd
25 reading of Ordinance 2002-003.
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27 Motion carried unanimously.
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29 C. Ordinance 2002-004, re: Amendment to City Ordinance to delete Section relatingto o wax
30 in the production of candles and the production of home fragrance products as a
31 manufacturing permitted use in the Light Industrial district. 2"d reading.
32 Motion by Councilmember Sparks, second by Councilmember Thuesen, to pass the 2nd
33 reading of Ordinance 2002-004.
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35 Motion carried unanimously.
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37 VII. GENERAL POLICY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL.
38 A. Resolution 02-056, re: Receive report and order plans and specifications for proposed
39 2003 street improvement project. Todd Hubmer, WSB & Associates Inc., will be
40rep sent.
41 Todd Hubmer, WSB, came forward to review the report, plans and specifications for the
42 proposed 2003 street improvement project.
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Hubmer stated that the project was initiated through the recognition of the following
*5 conditions in the project area:
46 • Deterioration of street conditions.
47 9 Reoccurring water main breaks in the project limits.
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•1 • Sanitary sewers stem back-ups into adjacent homes.
2 • Streets, sanitary sewer, water main lines are approximately 40 years old and are
3 exhibiting deterioration problems.
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5 As a result, the City Council provided funding in the 2003 budget for street and utility
6 improvements. On May 28, 2002, the St. Anthony City Council authorized the
7 preparation of an engineering feasibility report for the 2003 Street and Utility
8 Improvement Project.
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10 Hubmer reviewed the proposed improvements with the Council, which included sanitary
11 sewer, watermain, storm sewer, street, permits and approvals, and detour routes.
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13 Hubmer reviewed the funding for the project:
14 • Sanitary Sewer $400,600
15 • Watermain Improvement $365,4000
16 • Storm Sewer Improvement $18,500
17 • Street Reconstruction $951,700
18 • Total $1,736,200
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20 Hubmer reviewed the funding sources with the Council. The assessable total is
6 $364,370, and the City total is $1,371,830, for a grand total of$1,736,200.
23 Councilmember Thuesen asked if fixing the project area would help the area south of it
24 that also have back-up problems. Hubmer stated that it would not help individuals to the
25 south.
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27 Councilmember Thuesen asked about the borings taken on for the streets included in the
28 project. Hubmer indicated that they borings are now complete.
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30 Councilmember Thuesen asked what the City can do before the project starts, so that
31 residents will know well in advance what alternate routes will be in place for them.
32 Hubmer stated that they will hold a number of public meetings with the residents, that a
33 newsletter will go out to residents every three weeks, and an observer on site full-time
34 (Hank Abbott: 612-998-3675)who can be contacted regarding any questions associated
35 with the project.
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37 Hubmer added that they would be going door-to-door along 31s` Avenue beginning
38 tomorrow evening to provide residents with additional information on the progress of the
39 project. He added that the 2003 project is not as large as the 2002 project.
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41 Councilmember Faust asked if they were biting off more than they can chew regarding
42 the 2003 project. Hubmer stated that he would be proposing a different way of staging
43 the project from the way that the 2002 project has been done.
*5 Councilmember Faust stated that a concern of his was with trash receptacles for elderly
46 people need to be considered, as they should not be expected to drag them two blocks to
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•1 get them to where they need to go. Hubmer stated that nothing like that should happen,
2 and that Hank Abbott should be notified immediately of anything of the sort.
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4 Mayor Hodson stated that he would like to see staging of the project from Stinson
5 Boulevard to Edward Street.
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9 Motion by Councilmember Sparks, second by Councilmember Thuesen, to adopt
10 Resolution 02-056, re: Receive report and order plans for proposed 2003 street
11 improvement project.
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13 Motion carried unanimously.
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15 B. Resolution 02-055, re: Consider purchase of 4029 Shamrock Drive. Todd Hubmer, WSB
16 & Associates, Inc., will be present.
17 City Manager Mike Momson indicated that they have received an appraisal on the
18 property at 4029 Shamrock Drive by Forsythe Appraisals, Inc. in the amount of
19 $250,000, which the homeowners have accepted.
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�21 Councilmember Thuesen thanked the homeowners for their cooperation.
�l3 Motion by Councilmember Faust, second by Councilmember Thuesen, to adopt
24 Resolution 02-055, re: Considering purchase of 4029 Shamrock Drive.
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26 Motion carried unanimously.
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28 VIII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBERS.
29 City Manager Mike Mornson provided his report for the Council:
30 • Painting is completed on signal intersection. City received several compliments.
31 • The City is receiving applicants for the Fire/Public Works Task Force. The deadline is
32 August 5, 2002 and the first meeting will be held September 3, 2002.
33 • Construction 70 will probably present a preliminary development agreement to Council
34 on September 10, 2002 relating to the Stonehouse property.
35 • The Joint City/School District meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at 6:00
36 p.m.
37 • The Council Work Session on Monday, August 5, 2002 will start at 7:00 p.m.
38 Discussion will be on:
39 • Financial strategies with Jim Prosser(Ehlers and Associates last meeting with Council).
40 • Presentation of the 2003 City budget.
41 • Application for a Livable Community grant in the amount of approximately$4million
42 has been submitted to the Metropolitan Council. A resolution will be presented to the
43 Council in August.
• Northwest Youth &Family Services will be present a report on August 26, 2002.
45 • Planning meetings for the Salvation Army site are scheduled for every 2 weeks.
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47 Councilmember Horst had no report this evening.
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2 Councilmember Sparks stated that the St. Anthony Community Theater will have it's
3 performance on August 9-11 at the High School. Tickets will be available before
4 each performance at the door.
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8 Councilmember Thuesen stated that he has been very impressed with the drainage at
9 Central Park.
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11 Councilmember Faust stated that he was appointed to the Fiscal Futures Policy Committee
12 at the League of Minnesota Cities, and attended his first meeting on July 12, 2002. He stated
13 that on July 18, 2002, the City of St. Anthony hosted a Northeast Diagonal Land Use Transit
14 Study and stated that they would be getting copies of the study which will relate to the
15 redevelopment of Apache Plaza.
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17 Councilmember Faust referred to the flag raising ceremony that will take place on August 7,
18 2002 at 12:00 p.m. in front of City Hall with their contingents from sister-city, Salo, Finland.
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20 Mayor Hodson congratulated the St. Anthony Patriots Marching Band along with Spring
21 Lake Park were grand champions again this year at the competition in New York. He
thanked the Police Department for their escorts of the band in and out of town.
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24 Mayor Hodson stated that the process for the Northwest Quadrant Redevelopment Project
25 is on-going and constant, and asked for patience on behalf of the community.
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27 IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
28 None.
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30 X. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS.
31 None.
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33 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
34 Motion by Councilmember Sparks, second by Councilmember Thuesen, to adjourn the meeting
35 at 8:32 p.m.
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37 Motion carried unanimously.
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39 Respectfully submitted,
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42 Courtney Seesz
43 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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5 Mayor
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47 City Clerk
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