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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
BUDGET PLANNING WORK SESSION
CITY COUNCIL/STAFF
Wednesday, August 5, 1998
Sandwiches, etc. from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Meeting Begins at 6:00 PM
City Hall Conference Room
Page(s)
I. CALL TO ORDER.
• II. ROLL CALL.
III. REVIEW BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS WITH STAFF FOR
1999 BUDGET AND LEVY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 8
IV. OTHER BUSINESS.
A. Discussion of proposal for land acquisition
and relocation specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 1 1
B. Discussion of proposal for redevelopment
of St. Anthony Shopping Center . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 17
C. Discuss National League of Cities
Annual Conference attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
D. Other Business.
V. ADJOURNMENT.
• III. REVIEW BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS WITH
STAFF FOR 1999 BUDGET AND LEVY.
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• (Revised 7/30/98)
E%JPORTANT DATES
St. Anthony Budget Schedule for 1999 Budget
April 7, 1998 City Manager meets with Department Heads
and Staff to discuss 1999 budgets.
August 5, 1998 Proposed 1999 Budget/Uvy is Discussed
at the City Council Work Session.
September 8, 1998 1) Resolution passed setting Proposed 1999
Tax Levy.
2) Resolution passed setting Public Hearing and
reconvening dates.
September 15, 1998 City Certifies to the County Auditors its
Proposed 1999 Levy.
• September 15, 1998 City Certifies to the County Auditors the
dates of its Public Hearing and a reconvening date if a
continuation is necessary.
October 6, 1998 Budget work session with City Council, Department Heads, and
presentation to the Public for input/comments.
November 30, 1998 ******
December 21, 1998 City must conduct a public hearing, which cannot conflict with
Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Independent School District
#282 or the Special Taxing Districts hearing dates.
December 9, 1998 Public Hearing Date and announcement of second Public
Hearing for reconvening/passage of the 1999 final Tax Levy.
December 16, 1998 Reconvening Hearing Date and/or Public Hearing date for adoption
of 1999 Tax Levy by resolution.
*****Please note: The public hearing must be held between November 30th and December-21st. The
City's initial public hearing cannot be held on the same day as:
• 1) Hennepin or Ramsey Counties Initial Hearing Dates.
2)I.D.S. #282 Initial Hearing Date.
3)Metro Special Taxing Dist. Initial Hearing Date.
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GENERAL FUND
• REVENUES:
1998 1999
Budget Budget Increase
Property Taxes $195679767 $196179147 Levy
Licenses $ 119100 $ 109000 Limit
Permits $ 529800 $ 789000
Intergov Revenue $190849301 $192039785
Municipal Fines $ 1009000 $ 1009000
Miscellaneous $ 679850 $ 72,650
Transfers $ 2479082 $ 2809718
TOTAL $31309900 $393629300 7.39%
EXPENDITURES: -
Mayor/Council $ 539800 $ 559400 2.97%
Pub/Intergov/Relat $ 169400 $ 169900 3.05%
Cable Franchise $ 199200 $ 199900 3.65%
General Management $ 1079700 $ 1119000 3.06%
Elections $ 209750 $ 229200 6.99%
Finance/Insurance $ 2599950 $ 2689000 3.10%
Finance/Assessing $ 339600 $ 359000 4.17%
Legal $ 589000 $ 599800 3.10%
Engineering/Planning $ 89500 $ 89800 3.53%
City Buildings $ 929350 $ 969000 3.95%
Civil Defense $ 389300 $ 399600 3.39%
Police Protection $192679400 $194169600 11.77%
Fire Protection $ 4589550 $ 4789400 4.33%
Inspections/Building $ 229600 $ 239400 3.54%
Animal Control $ 59300 $ 59500 3.77%
Public Works/Streets $ 3939700 $ 4089200 3.68%
P/W Maint & Repair $ 1099800 $ 1139900 3.73%
Tree & Weed Care. $ 289700 $ 299800 3.83%
Parks $ 619300 $ 789900 28.71%
• Transfers $ 753000 $ 753000 0.00%
TOTAL $391309900 $393629300 7.39%
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Summajy of Budget Chanes for 1999
1999 Proposed Budget Increase $ 2079200 7.85%
Less: Changes in Police Budget $ 1159300
$ 91,900
Percentage without adding Police Officers 3.48%
1) Police Budget:
COPS Grants:
Two Full-Time Officers $ 709400
• Two CSO's (912 hours each) $ 219000
Pension $ 129000
Insurance $ 109100
Start-up costs of new personnal 1s800
$115,300*
*Offset by Grant Funds included in revenue section:
COPS Grant $ 609000
CSO Grant 16 500
Total $ 76,500
Net increase to Budget $ 389800
OTHER LINE ITEM CHANGES
2) Fire Budget:
• Added $ 6 Payment Budget Line Item for Fire Releif Pa 000
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3) Parks Budget:
Added one-half full-time P/W position $19,500
Note: this was not an increase in staff. Previously this position
was budgeted between the Public Works and Community Center
Budgets. When Steve Koes retired the position became V2 Public
Works and % Parks.
4) Water & Sewer
Added line item for Capital Equipment Transfer $109500
Auditors recommendation: Included in the 1997 audit report is a
• recommendation that the Water & Sewer Fund contribute funds
to the Capital Equpiment Fund for water & sewer equipment
purchases.
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LEVY LIMITS FOR 1999
1999 LEVY LIMIT $196169147,
1998 ACTUAL LEVY $135663737
($22,872 Under Levy Limit of$1,589,609)
INCREASE IN DOLLARS $ 499410
PERCENTAGE INCREASE 3.15%
ROAD LEVY
1999 Road Levy $ 237,206
1998 Road Levy $ 1743089
Increase $ 639117
TOTAL LEVY INCREASE
1999 Levy Limit Increase $ 49,410
1998 Road Levy 63 117
$112,527
PERCENTAGE INCREAE 6.46%
PERCENTAGE INCREASE
• LEVY/STATE AID
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1999 Levy Limit $196169147
1998 Levy Limit $1,589,609
INCREASE $ 269538
Percentage 1.67%
State Aid:
Local Government Aid $1409979 $1509549
H.A.C.A. $3349378 $3349208
• Local Performance Aid 11 134 10 202
$486,491 $4949959
INCREASE $ 89468
Percentage 1.74%
Percentage Levy/State Aid Combined:
Levy Increase $ 269538
State Aid Increase 8 468
INCREASE $ 35,006
Percentage 1.69%
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BUDGET LEVY RESERVES
Total Funds Available $2009000
Less: General Fund Transfers
1998 Budget Transfers $ 829082
1999 Proposed Budget Transfers $1153718
Total Reserves Committed $1979800
PROJECT YEAR END '99 BALANCE $ 2,200*
*Additional funding/reserves can be transferred
from 1998 Budget Reserves to increase the balance.
1999
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
Revenues:
Contract Revenues $ 509500
Annual Budget Levy $ 75,000
Water & Sewer Transfer $ 103500
$ 136,000
Expenditures:
Police:
Two Squad Cars $ 449000
Build New Squads $ 39000
Radar Replacement $ 59000
• Squad Car Equipment $ 590
AS 15 Assault Rifles $ 19600
$ 58,600
Finance:
AS/400 Mainframe Upgrade ' $ 149400
Public Works:
Utility Van $ 219000
Crack Router/Paint Stripper $ 259000
Hot Box/TAC Oil Tank $ 173000
$ 63,000
TOTAL $ 1369000
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• IV. OTHER BUSINESS.
A. Discussion of proposal for
land acquisition and relocation
specialist.
EVERGREEN LAND SERVICES CO.
6110 BLUE CIRCLE DRIVE, SUITE 140
• MINNETONKA, MN 55343
Office(612)-930-3100 Fax(612)-935-0862
April 29, 1998
Mike Morrison
City Manager
City of St. Anthony
3301 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony, Mn. 55418
Dear Mr. Morrison:
Thank you for taking the time to talk to me last week. As we discussed, I am enclosing
• information describing our Company which also lists our experience and qualifications.
We specialize in acquiring land and land rights and providing relocation services for
agencies. We are experts in the rules and regulations that govern these activities. We have
provided these services to over 40 municipalities and several counties as well as the State
of Minnesota.
I appreciate your taking a few moments to read about Evergreen Land Services Company.
Perhaps you may need our services in the future.
If you have a question please give me a call.
Awt Ir4y
Stuart"Bud" Storm, SR/WA
President
•
Successfully serving our clients for 25 years 1972 - 1997
• DESCRIPTION OF EVERGREEN LAND SERVICES COMPANY (ELS)
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
ELS is a Minnesota corporation which has provided land and right of way acquisition and
relocation assistance services since 1972. Our current level of staffing is 10 full time
employees and 3 part time employees, with individual experience in the right of way and
relocation fields of up to 35 years. Different employees have different areas of expertise
(often overlapping), but collectively the company has employees experienced in the areas
of title research and analysis, document and file preparation, negotiation and relocation
assistance(including compliance with local, state and federal procedural requirements).
ELS complies with all licensing requirements established by the State of Minnesota,
including the specific statutory requirement that the company be licensed as a real estate
broker and all employees involved in negotiation activities also be licensed as real estate
brokers or salespersons. Minnesota Statutes Sections 82.17, 82.18 and 82.19 mandate
that any person or company who attempts to negotiate the purchase of an interest or
estate in real estate be licensed under Chapter 82 except, in general, when the person is an
employee of a public utility or governmental unit and acting on behalf of their employer.
The law clearly requires that companies and personnel engaging in land and right of way
acquisition activities on a consulting basis be properly licensed, and ELS fully complies
with these requirements.
ELS has extensive experience in acquisition activities and relocation work for public
entities. The firm's staff is recognized for the wide variety of projects on which they have
worked under the guidelines of the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real
Property Acquisition Act of 1970, as amended, the implementing federal regulation 49
CFR Part 24, and Minnesota State Statutes 117.50-117.52. We have also worked on
projects under specific funding sources such as the Department of Housing and Urban
Development, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Federal Aviation Administration,Federal
Highway Administration, and Minnesota State Aid. ELS presently provides acquisition
and relocation services to over 45 public entities.
ELS is the only consultant approved by Minnesota Department of Transportation for both
acquisition and relocation projects and we are currently providing services to them.
A list of seven clients with contact persons indicated are included with this packet as well
as a complete list of our clients. If you need the names and the telephone numbers of any
client on this list, please call and we will provide it.
•
• ELS maintains a staff of 10 full time employees who are qualified professionals with
diverse experience in land acquisition which insures the quality and cost effective
implementation of each project. Realizing that the abilities of individual professionals are
paramount to the success of a team, ELS has assembled a team which assures our client
that the proper blend of experience and expertise provided for their particular type of
project.
ELS' excellent reputation and record of accomplishment is an extension of the experience
of our qualified personnel, as well as the close working relationship we establish with our
clients,. Our primary objective is client satisfaction which is attained by working closely
with our clients, dedication to sensible and practical project implementation, maximizing
financial participation and meeting the time and budgetary needs.
ELS is also very sensitive to the timing and restrictive guidelines of different clients. We
maintain excellent working relationships with all staff members of regulatory and approval
agencies.
The firm's experience includes not only municipal projects, but also includes the
acquisition of land and land rights for various utilities. Rights have been secured for
Metropolitan Waste Control, electric utilities, gas utilities, telephone companies, fiber
• optics and airports.
The firm has extensive experience in the following specialized areas:
Title search- both field title and court house records
Relocation Plans
Project Cost Tracking
Relocation Assistance under the Uniform Act
Negotiation for both Residential and Commercial Properties
Partial and Whole Takes and Clear Zone Easements
• Experience in coordination of subcontractors including:
❑ Environmental Audits
❑ Titles
❑ Closings
❑ Appraisals
❑ Property Management
❑ Surveyors
If you have any questions concerning ELS please contact Stuart "Bud" Storm, SRIWA,
President at 930-3100.
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• IV. OTHER BUSINESS.
B. Discussion of proposal for redevelopment
of St. Anthony Shopping Center.
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(612)933-0972.6110 Blue Cirdc Drive•Suite 100•Mirmewnk.%MN 55343•FAX(612)933-1133
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CMLENGINEERING • {A NDSURVEY .CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE . emP&&ENTALPLANNwo&oeStGN TRANSPORTATION
KUCJSISTO LTD
May 18, 1998
Kim Moore-Sykes
Management Assistant
Village of St. Anthony
3301 Silver Lake Road
St Anthony, MN 55418
Re: Proposal for Redevelopment Plan
St.Anthony Shopping Center
• Dear Ms Moore-Sykes:
My understanding is that the HRA has several issues to resolve. These issues are:
• What to do with the KA property. Kr&4x/;Z/Arn,cLa 501'—
• How to reinforce the shopping center sales in light of the recently open Quarry.
• What to do with the office service area near Lowry Avenue.
• How to generate money to create streetscape improvements that will make the shopping
area more attractive.
What I would suggest is that I spend a 21/2-hour working session with the BRA and Planning
Commission. With a little preparation on my part,that is all of the time it will take for us(IFMA,
Planning Commission and myself)to formulate a redevelopment strategy for the area. This strategy
would consist of the following:
• Develop a realistic use for the KA property including the expected use,the economic
value it will generate for the City, and a list of possible developers who have a successful
redevelopment track record.
+ Strategically position the shopping center to account for the recently opened Quarry.
Develop a realistic use for the triangle near Lowry Avenue, including the use the value
generated and the of list of developers who can successfully cbmplete the task.
• . Create a source to finance streetscape and parking lot improvements.
As you may recall I have knowledge of the Kenzie Terrace area and I have extensive experience
working on several redevelopment projects in the recent past.I have enclosed my resume and a list
of economic development and redevelopment projects.
FROM RLK—KUUSISTO, LTD. PHONE NO. 612 933 1153 May. 18 1998 10:51--= 3
Ms. Moore-Sykes
May 18, 1998
Page 2
Y will need a small amount of economic data to check the market factors. This data can.be obtained
for under$500 via the Internet. I am so confident that we can formulate the strategy in one
workshop that I will not charge the HRA for any of my time. So the total cost to the HRA will be
under$500 to purchase the economic data.
I am looking forward to meeting with you to discuss this proposal
Sincerely,
RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd.
Richard Krier, AICP � '
FROG 1 RLK-KUUS I STO, LTD. PHONE NO. 612 933 1153 May. 18 1998 10:5( I
Richard Krier, AICP
Director of Planning
Experience
Director of planning-RLK-Kttusisto, Ltd
Mr. Mer relies on his 27 years of experience in planning and zoning administration. Mr. Kxier's
approach to comprehensive planning and strategic project planning is to work closely with the
community to create community ownership of the plan. The plan should be practical and useful to
the community. If implemented,the plan will provide an economic advantage to the community.
Mr. Brier also specializes in community visioning and facilitation of the public participation
process.
Mr. Krier has provided planning services to a number of communities, as follows:
City of Greenfield City of Longmount, CO Town of Belle Plaine
City of Hanover City of Shakopee City of Isanti
City of Lauderdale City of Brooklyn Park Rochester-Olmsted
City of Superior City of Marion, IA Council of Govts.
• City of St. Anthony City of Rochester City of Robbinsdale
City of Richfield City of St. Cloud City of Duluth
City of Maple Plain Town of Stanton City of Rochester
City of Excelsior City of Chatfield
Adjunct Faculty—specializes in graduate class on coy flict management
Education
Masters Degree,Urban Studies
Bachelors Degree, Geography and Political Science
post graduate studies in management, redevelopment, economic development, conflict
management and planning
Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Planners
,American Planning Association
Rotary International
Sensible Land Use Coalition
Urban Land Institute
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
•
Registrations
American Institute of Certified Planners
FROM RLK-KWSISTO, LTD. PHONE NO. : 612 933 1153 May. 18 1998 10:55 5
Village Place Redevelopments
The Village Place Redevelopments consisted of
senior housing and family townhouse redevelopments
in eight different locations. These redevelopments
consisted of individual projects of 72 to 80 senior
housing units, mall development and 17 to 40 unit
townhouse developments. The redevelopments
occurred in Colorado,Iowa, Florida, Georgia, and
Minnesota. RLK-Kuusisto personnel were
responsible for project management, including
feasibility analysis, design, City approvals, obtaining
TIF financing, revenue bonds and conventional
financing, developer negotiations, and construction
management.
South View
This was the only suburban HODAG completed in
the suburban Minneapolis area. The project was a
joint venture with the Bloomington HRA and two
private developers. RLK Kuusisto staff member
• Richard Krier managed the project, prepared
feasibility analysis, negotiated the joint agreement,
prepared the analysis, and(with the HRA staff)
coordinated the grant application with HUD.
Wood Lake Point/Market Plaza
This mixed use Richfield redevelopment was
managed by RLK-Kuusisto staff. The project
included financing, HRA negotiation, planning and
design, feasibility analysis, and construction
management. This project includes 147 units of
senior housing, a 200 unit apartment structure and an
80,000 square foot shopping center under the
apartments
Brooklyn Blvd.Redevelopment Project
This housing project,which was completed with the
Brooklyn Park HRA, consists of office and medium
density residential development. The project involved
negotiations, land acquisition and reallocation,the
use of CBDG funds and public improvements.
Richard Krier was responsible for all phases of the
• development.
FROM RLK-KUUSISTO, LTD. PHONE NO. : 612 933 1153 May. 18 1998 10:55 =
•
Lee Square Redevelopment Project
Lee Square in Robbinsdale Minnesota was
commissioned by the HRA to provide affordable
Senior Housing. Richard Krier was retained to
prepare a plan, work with the neighborhood groups
and with the developer Kraus Anderson to redevelop
this elementary school site into senior housing.
Highway 8 Redevelopment Project
Highway 8 in New Brighton,Minnesota is an older
redevelopment project which had been planned in the
1970s by a competitive firm but was not successfully
implemented. The New Brighton Economic
Development Commission retained Richard Krier to
redesign the project, recruit aprivate developer, and
implement the project working with the EDC. Mr.
];Crier recruited both a housing developer and
commercial developer and negotiated development
contracts with them.
•
Edenvale
This 800 acre planned community in Eden Prairie
includes high, median and low density residential
housing as well as office and industrial parks.
Members of RLK-Kuusisto assisted in the general
planning as well as specific office park and
residential portions of the planned community. The
project incorporates trails, parks, a golf course, and
various land uses.
Northwest Property Association
This 2,000 acre planned community encompasses the
area north of Rochester,Minnesota and includes an
expansion area for IBM as well as a number of other
office and commercial interests. The majority of the
area was planned and developed as low density
residential,but the plan and eventual development
also involved high density and medium density
residential as well as a municipal golf course,parks,
trail, and a nature center. RLK Kuusisto personnel
directed and created the master plan and
• accomplished the city approval process.
FROM RLK-KWSISTO, LTD. PHONE NO. : 612 933 1153 May. 18 1998 11:0( -
•
Lyndale JIUB Nicollet Redevelopment Project
This 90 acre planned community in Richfield,.
Minnesota includes commercial, residential, and
public redevelopment of a large area of the City.
RLK-Kuusisto personnel managed the project,
arranged and analyzed the use of TIF, managed the
demolition of existing buildings and the construction
of the new public improvements. At a later stage,
RLK-Kuusisto personnel developed and arranged
financing for some of the key elements in the project,
Park View
This planned neo traditional development was
recently completed in Farmington,Nliinnesota.The
community includes small lot, single family
development with boulevards, internal private parks,
a large city nature area. The land uses included
senior housing, office facilities, single family
residential development, and medium density
• residential development, plus the extensive use of
TIF.Richard Krier directed the design and
development process including the engineering and
planning design, developer agreement negotiation,
TIF analysis and City, Corps of Engineers,
Metropolitan Council and DNR approvals. He was
also responsible for cost estimation and preparation
of development proforma.
Kenzie Terrace
This planned community in St. Anthony is a
redevelopment of the older commercial area. The
redevelopment consists of high density residential
development, retail and office rehabilitation. Richard
Krier directed the planning and erigineermg. He
negotiated contracts and obtained both Minneapolis
and St. Anthony approval, including extensive work
with the neighborhood.
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• IV. OTHER BUSINESS.
C. Discuss National League of Cities
Annual Conference.
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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MINUTES
•3 June 30, 1998
4 6:00 p.m.
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7 I. CALL TO ORDER.
8 Meeting called to order at 6:02 p.m.
9
10 H. ROLL CALL.
11 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Faust, Cavanaugh, and Thuesen.
12 Councilmembers Absent: None.
13 Also Present: Michael Mornson, City Manager; Kim Moore-Sykes, Management
14 Assistant.
15
16 III. JAY SCOTT FROM OPUS MAY GIVE AN INFORMAL PRESENTATION ON
17 APACHE PLAZA.
18 The City Manager reported that Mr. Scott will not be at the Worksession because he
19 has nothing to report to the City Council at this time.
20
21 IV. DISCUSSION OF PLANS FOR THE ST. ANTHONY SHOPPING CENTER.
22 The City Manager reported that he, the Mayor, and Councilmember Cavanaugh were
23 meeting with Ryan Construction on July 14`' regarding the St. Anthony Shopping
14 Center. He reported that Staff has resubmitted Requests for Proposal to various firms
5 to generate more interest in the project. The RFP's are due July 15'. The City
26 Manager also reported that he spoke with the City Attorney regarding imposing a
27 moratorium on the area. The City Attorney said that a moratorium can be established
28 for 12 months and extended for an additional six months. Under a moratorium, the
29 area cannot be rezoned or redeveloped if the plan calls for the removal of buildings.
30 The City Attorney also indicated that if the use is one that is allowed for in the City
31 Ordinance, then the moratorium is not effective.
32
33 Councilmember Faust asked about the City's objective and the message that a
34 moratorium would send. He indicated that it sounds like the City wants the area to
35 remain status quo and need the private sector to take the lead at the Shopping Center.
36 It was his opinion was that this is a double-edged sword.
37
38 The Mayor indicated that the City needed to continue with its pro-active activities.
39
40 Councilmember Cavanaugh indicated that one of the agreed goals at this year's goal
41 setting retreat was looking at the feasibility of relocating the fire department. He said
42 that this issue may come up sooner than expected if the Shopping Center is
43 redeveloped. He also said that the Public Works Garage needs to be considered as
44 well.
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1 V. DISCUSSION GENERAL OBLIGATION STORM SEWER BONDS, SERIES
2 1998A.
3 The City Manager reported on the information received recently from Bob Thistle,
4 Springsted, Inc. regarding the General Obligation Storm Sewer Bond Series. He
5 indicated that Mr. Thistle provided debt service schedules for 10, 15, and 20 year
6 maturities. The City Manager indicated that based on the schedules provided, the 20-
7 year maturity schedule comes up with the City's share to do the match for the State's
8 money.
9
10 The City Manager also reported that the City has received $lmillion from the State for
11 the Storm Water Mitigation Project.
12
13 VI. OTHER BUSINESS.
14 A. Harding Avenue and Silver Lake Road. The City Manager reported that the
15 neighborhood meeting is scheduled for August 12, 1998. He also indicated that
16 members of the Storm Water Task Force will be invited as well. The City
17 Manager said that at the meeting, WSB will discuss the plan, how it will work,
18 construction schedule, etc. He also reported that from conversations he has had,
19 there appears to be a lot of miscommunication in the Community.
20
21 The City Manager indicated that the DNR and the Storm Water Task Force has
22 asked a construction schedule be put together showing start dates and anticipated
23 completion.
4
5 Sue Wenker, 2813 - 30' Avenue NE asked where the $1 million came from that
26 the City recently received. The City Manager responded that it came from the
27 State of Minnesota through the DNR. Ms. Wenker asked who was the City's
28 contact at the office; the City Manager answered Dave Johnson.
29
30 Councilmember Cavanaugh asked what an easement means for the Harding
31 area. The City Manager indicated that for this area, it would mean storing
32 water in the event there is a heavy rainfall or storm. Councilmember
33 Cavanaugh confirmed that it is less of an action than buying or taking the
34 property. He asked the City Manager to obtain a written clarification of what is
35 meant by an easement. The Mayor directed the City Manager to get that
36 clarification from the City Attorney.
37
38 Brent Gunsbury, 2701 - 30' Avenue NE asked about eminent domain and how
39 the City will go beyond getting an easement. Mr. Gunsbury also asked if the
40 City has ever used eminent domain to acquire land.
41
42 The Mayor answered that the City has never used eminent domain, but that the
43 City came close to using it when Autumn Woods was being planned. He said
44 that the City did not have to use eminent domain in the end.
45
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1 Councilmember Faust agreed that it is an absolute last step and used only when
2 it's the only option.
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4 Councilmember Cavanaugh indicated that it has to be for a public purpose.
5
6 Mr. Gunsbury asked what the City can do once it has negotiated for an
7 easement.
8
9 The Mayor indicated that the City can't make people give an easement. He said
10 that there needs to be a plan that discusses what is needed. When asked how the
11 Harding area fits into the overall flood mitigation plan and solving the flooding
12 problem, the Mayor responded that the Harding area has always been discussed
13 as a part of flood mitigation discussions. He reported that in 1990 and 1992 the
14 Council talked about lowering the two lots in the Harding area and store storm
15 water until it could be dissipated.
16
17 Councilmember Marks reported that the Barr study in 1991 was a landmark
18 study as it gave the City options.
19
20 Councilmember Cavanaugh asked WSB to provide a letter stating how the
21 project is inter-connected with the storm water mitigation plan.
22
23 Councilmember Faust suggested that once the technical analysis is complete,
0-4 that it be included in the report.
25
26 B. July 16, 1998 Planning Commission Work Session. The City Manager reported
27 that the Planning Commission is meeting on July 16`' to review the
28 Comprehensive Plan Update and discuss implementation.
29
30 C. Exhaust Pros. The City Manager reported that he met with the City Attorney
31 and Prosecuting Attorney to discuss the possible violations by Exhaust Pro's
32 owner of the Conditional Use Permit. He said those violations include
33 landscaping, parking in the setback, and the outside storage of vehicles.
34
35 D. Lockrem House. The City Manager reported that he has received two bids for
36 demolition, excavating, and well abandonment. Councilmember Cavanaugh
37 stated that he would like to see landscaping done once the house is gone.
38
39 E. Gazebo in Grassy Area by Police Entrance. The City Manager reported that the
40 Public Works Director is researching putting a gazebo in the grassy area at the
41 south end of City Hall by the Police Department.
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43 F. Review Existing and Pending Projects for 1998. The City Manager presented a
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1 The City Council recessed at 7:00 p.m. and reconvened at 7:15 p.m. to interview
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5 The City Council Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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