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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL/PARKS COMMISSION
JOINT MEETING AGENDA
June 1 , 1999
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
City Hall/Community Center
I. 6:00 PM TO 6:15 PM - SANDWICHES AND REFRESHMENTS
ARE PROVIDED.
II. 6:15 PM - CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR.
• III. MAYOR WILL PRESENT AN UPDATE ON CITY GOALS AND
ISSUES FOR 1999 AS WELL AS AN UPDATE ON THE
SALVATION ARMY PROPERTY.
IV. QUESTIONS FROM PARK COMMISSION ON CITY GOALS.
V. OTHER BUSINESS.
VI. 7:15 PM - ADJOURNMENT.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION WILL
START AT 7: 15 PM .
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA
June 1 , 1999
7:15 PM
City Hall
Page(s)
I. CALL TO ORDER.
II. ROLL CALL.
• III. REVIEW INFORMATION FROM WSB & ASSOCIATES,
INC. AND EVERGREEN LAND SERVICES CO. ON
PAHL AVENUE PROPERTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 6
IV. DISCUSS GENERATOR COSTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
V. REVIEW COUNCIL PAY ORDINANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 9
VI. REVIEW TAX INCREMENT FINANCING' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 1 1
VII. OTHER BUSINESS.
A. Review Bill Myers' Memoriam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
VIII. DISCUSS FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
IX. ADJOURNMENT.
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III. REVIEW INFORMATION FROM WSB &
ASSOCIATES, INC. AND EVERGREEN
LAND SERVICES CO. ON PAHL AVENUE
PROPERTIES.
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Minneapolis, MN 55426 Donald W.Sterna,P.E.
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612-541-4800
&Associates, Inc. FAX 541-1700
May 26, 1999
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of St. Anthony
3301 Silver Lake Road
St.Anthony,MN 55418-1699
Re: Recommendations for Home Buyouts
WSB Project No, 1065.01
Dear Mayor, City Council and Staff:
Atyourrequest,I have prepared this letter to provide background information and a recommendation
concerning the purchase of 2700,2704,and 2709 Pahl Avenue. Purchasing these homes assists the
City in their effort to provide 100-year flood protection to every resident within the City of St.
Anthony. It is my understanding that the City has been negotiating with the Pahl Avenue
• homeowners and reached a stalemate on an acquisition agreement. Based on our review there are
four alternatives which the Council may consider to resolve this issue.
I. Do Nothing
If the Council believes it has offered reasonable compensation to the homeowners who have
been subjected to flooding and have requested relief, the City could walk away from the
purchase of these structures, or acquire them as they become for sale at some future date.
However,this alternative may result in the City forfeiting a portion of the remaining FEMA
fluids.
11. Acquire only 2700 and 2704 Pahl Avenue
If an agreement can be reached for the two properties located on the south side of Pahl
Avenue,these two properties could be utilized to develop the majority of the five acre-feet
of storm water storage required in the Pahl and Wilson Street area for the 100-year flood
protection.
This alternative will not allow us to provide 100-year flood protection for all residents,and
may require the City to forfeit some of the available FEMA grant funds.
Minneapolis St . Cloud
Infrastructure Engineers Planners F:1WPWrM1063.01105259941m0.wpd
MAY-26-1999 11:24 WSB & ASSOCIATES INC. 6125411700 P.
• Honorable Mayor and City Council
St. Anthony,MN
May 25, 1999
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III. Purchase 2709 Pahl Avenue
Purchasing this property will allowthe Cityto maintain the 100-year overland overflow route
from St. Anthony Boulevard to Pahl Avenue and provide additional storm water storage.
The selection of this alternative will not allow us to provide 100-year flood protection to all
of the residents,and may require the City to forfeit some of the available FEMA grant funds.
IV. Condemn Properties
The City of St. Anthony has the right of eminent domain to acquire these properdes for
public good. Although FEMA grant monies will not be eligible for condemnation
proceedings,FEMA funds may then be used to develop these parcels and construct storm
water storage basins in their place. This option will allow the City to provide 100-year flood
protection to all of the residents and utilize FEMA funding to its fullest extent.
Based on the four alternatives presented above, should the City desire to provide 100-year flood
protection to all residents, Alternative No. 4,the condemnation option,is the recommended path.
However, should the City desire to not condemn properties, Alternative No. 3 is the preferred
alternative. Acquisition of 2709 Pahl Avenue would preserve the 100-year overland overflow route
from area north of St.Anthony Boulevard to Pahl Avenue. This option will protect more residents
than Alternatives No. 1 and No. 2. However,with the purchase of only 2709 Pahl Avenue,street
flooding will occur more often and to a greater depth than it would with the purchase of 2700 and
2704 Pahl Avenue.
I will be available to answer your questions at your June 1'work session,or you may contact me at
(612)277-5782.
Sincerely,
WSB &Associates,Inc.
Todd E. Hubmer,P.E.
Project Manager
c: Pete Willenbring,P.E.,WSB&Associates,Inc.
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EVERGREEN LAND SERVICES CO.
• 6110 BLUE CIRCLE DRIVE, SUITE 140
MINNETONKA, MN 55343
(612) 930-3100 - Fax (612) 935-0862
Watts (888) 411-1134
May 20, 1999
Mr. Mike Morrison
Saint Anthony Village
3301 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony, MN 55418
RE: Mr. and Mrs. Kuharski's Property.
Dear Mr. Mornson:
After meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Kuharski on April 28th, 1999 they stated that after
reviewing their file and checking the real estate market that their home would probably sell
for between $195,000 and $200,000. Mr Kuharski stated that he was having a realtor
give them a written proposal based on a market analysis which he would forward when
completed.
On Tuesday May 4th, 1999 we presented to the counsel these figures. It was agreed that
we should proceed with an offer of$195,000 with closing and moving costs of
approximately $5,000.
On May 6th, 1999 Mr. Kuharski faxed over the enclosed written proposal from his real
estate agents. His cover letter stated that "My thinking on the value of our house just
increased". As you can see the agents proposed that after doing their market analysis that
the home would be valued between $225,000 and $250,000.
On May 11th, 1999 Mr. Kuharski faxed over the enclosed counter to the $195,000 offer.
What Mr. Kuharski is basically wanting is $215,000 for the home with closing in June,
$5,000 for closing and moving expenses, ability to stay in the home until October 15th,
1999, ability to remove certain items from the home prior to vacate date and to have
special assessments of $3,295.21 waived. The total costs your looking at is $220,000
• plus assessments.
Successfully serving our clients since 1972
Mike Mornson
May 20, 1999
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The Council has some options with this matter:
1.) Except the Kuharski's offer.
2.) Counter the Kuharski's offer.
3.) Use it's right of Eminent Domain.
4.)Not proceed with the project.
Evergreen Land Services will glad to assist you any way we can. If you have any further
questions please contact me.
Sincerely,
Matthew S. Storm
Vice President
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EVERGREEN LAND SERVICES CO.
6110 BLUE CIRCLE DRIVE, SUITE 140
MINNETONKA, MN 55343
(612) 930-3100 • Fax (612) 935-0862
Watts (888) 411-1134
May 24, 1999
Mr. Mike Morrison
Saint Anthony Village
3301 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony, MN 55418
RE: Mr. and Mrs. Touhy's Properties.
Dear Mr. Morrison:
I spoke with Mr. Touhy on May 6th, 1999 and raised his offer on both properties by
$5,000.00 in addition to waiving the pending assessments. Mr. Touhy expressed that he is
not going down from his value given on April 12th, 1999 and is not interested in
discussing anything less, he will go no lower.
The Council has some options with this matter:
1.) Except Touhy's offer.
3.) Use it's right of Eminent Domain.
4.)Not proceed with the project.
Evergreen Land Services will be glad to assist you any way we can. If you have any
further questions please contact me.
Sincerely,
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Matthew S. Storm
Vice President
Successfully serving our clients since 1972
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Administrative Offices
3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony, Minnesota 55418-1699
(612) 789-8881 FAX (612) 781-9323
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 25, 1999
TO: Homeowners residing on the south side of Murray Avenue;
the north and south sides of St. Anthony Boulevard; and
the north and south sides of Pahl Avenue
FROM: Michael Mornson, City Manager
Todd Hubmer, WSB & Associates Engineering
• ITEM: NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
A Neighborhood Meeting has been scheduled to give you an update on the
design of the vacant lots that the City has purchased in your area.
DATE: Tuesday, June 22, 1999
TIME: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
PLACE: St. Anthony City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road
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IV. DISCUSS GENERATOR COSTS.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 25, 1999
TO: Mike Mornson, City Manager
FROM: Jay Hartman, Public Works Director
RE: Generators
I have contacted three major suppliers of generators for the upcoming Y2K event. Two
of the three will not take orders for generators related to the Y2K scenario due to the
shortage of equipment and impact this would have on the vendors core business activity.
Aggero Inc. did quote pricing for four backup generators. The generators would be used
at the following locations throughout the City:
1) 100 RW - Foss Road Lift Station
2) 100 RW - Harding Lift Station
• 3) 250 RW - Well House#3
4) 250 RW - City Hall/Community Center
To guarantee deliver of this equipment the City will have to sign a six-month minimum
rental agreement. At the time of the order an exact delivery date will be confirmed. The
price quote for the four generators is $100,200.00. This price does not include freight,
tax, and insurance or power cable connections.
Please let me know at your earliest convenience if the order should be placed. A non-
refundable deposit of 50% of the six-month agreement is necessary to guarantee delivery
of equipment by September 1, 1999.
V. REVIEW COUNCIL PAY ORDINANCE.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 13, 1999
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Michael Mornson, City Manager
ITEM: COMPARISON OF MAYOR/COUNCIL SALARIES
MAYOR/COUNCIL 1999 SALARIES
CITY MAYOR COUNCIL POPULATION
SALARIES SALARIES
Columbia Heights $9,000 $7,800 18,683
Robbinsdale $8,294 $6,615 14,683
Andover $7,800 $6,650 21,495
Chanhassen $6,000 $4,800 16,199
Spring Lake Park $6,000 $4,800 6,742
St. Anthony $5,640 $3,900 8,400
Chaska $4,500 $3,600 14,370
Little Canada $4,500 $3,600 9,469
Mound $4,500 $3,000 9,695
Orono $4,200 $3,500 7,577
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
ORDINANCE 1999-00(COUNCIL SALARIES)
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER
SALARIES; AMENDING CHAPTER 2, SECTION 200.12,
SUBDS. 1 AND 2 OF THE 1993 ST. ANTHONY
CODE OF ORDINANCES
The City Council of the City of St. Anthony hereby ordains:
Section 1. Chapter 2, Section 200.12 of the 1993 St. Anthony Code of Ordinances is
amended to read as follows:
200.12 Mayor and Councilmember Salaries
Subd. 1. Mayor. The salary of the Mayor is $ per month.
• Subd. 2. Councilmembers. The salary of each Councilmember other than the Mayor is
$ per month.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be in effect January 1, 2000.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Adopted:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Publish: St. Anthony Bulletin
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VI. REVIEW TAX INCREMENT FINANCING.
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MEMORANDUM
• DATE: April 8, 1999
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
Planning Commissioners
FROM: Michael Mornson, City Manager
ITEM: TIF SUMMARY
The following are the TIF activities that the Council discussed at the April 6, 1999 Work Session.
Project Activity Funds That Could Be Status
Authorized
Not Yet Spent
Redevelop vacant property between $233,000 No activity
Industrial custom Products and the Amoco
Station on 37' Avenue NE
Bridge work along Silver Lake Road $100,000 Project scheduled for 1999/200
between 37`h Avenue NE and Silver Lane (may need to increase, based on
bids)
Redevelop bowling alley property on $40,000 No activity
Kenzie Terrace
Redevelop St. Anthony Shopping Center $60,000 No activity (we may want to
area along New Brighton Boulevard and increase this), add $600,000
Kenzie Terrace
Redevelop vacant lots by Twin City $75,000 No activity
Federal
Redevelop 10 residential lots by Kenzie $1,050,000 Have purchased 3 homes, spent
plus add Kentucky Fried Chicken, pizza, spent $250,000 (we may want t
video properties and Firstar lot increase this),
was $1.3 million, add $300,000
Redevelop Apache Plaza area $520,000 Spent $300,000 on CUB Foods
project (we may want to increas
this), was $820,000
• Streetscape within the City (new) $250,000 No activity
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Expenditure total......................................... $2,328,000
Total funds available based
on Springsted study...................................... $3,706,000
Available funds to allocate............................. $1,378,000 (leave $378,000 in fund for shortages
based on commercial rate change)
Other possible properties:
Hardies parcel
Pizza Hut parcel
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VII. OTHER BUSINESS.
A. Review Bill Myers' Memoriam.
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• ST ANTHONY VILLAGE DRAFT
A RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, William "Bill"Myers served St. Anthony Village as a firefighter and
was a valued employee for 29 years;
WHEREAS, Bills courageous battle with cancer ended on May 13, 1999.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED that St. Anthony Village s Mayor and
Councilmembers, on their behalf and that of Bills Fellow Employees and Village
Residents, hereby dedicate this Resolution as follows.,
IN MEMORY OF BILL MYERS
With grateful appreciation
for his dedication in serving others
for his exceptional knowledge of emergency techniques
for his notable firefighting abilities
for his compassion and caring.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Councilmembers hereby request
a memorial from St. Anthony Village of$ to the University
of Minnesota Hospitals, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, on behalf of William
Myers
Mayor Clarence Ranallo
Councilmember Dennis Cavanaugh Councilmember Jerome Faust
Councilmember George Marks Councilmember Brian Thuesen
is Date:
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VIII. DISCUSS FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS.
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Meeting Date Meeting Type Item/Issue
June 8 Regular 6:15 - 7:00 PM - Interview Park Commission candidates
Present plaques to Kaczor and Makowske
Ord., re: Right-of-ways (3`d reading)
Res., re: Petition for an environmental assessment work
sheet
Appoint Park Commissioners
June 22 Regular Planning Commission 6/15 report
Ord., re; Park dedication (2nd reading w/fee schedule)
• Res., re: 29' Avenue NE feasibility study and order plans
and specs
June 29 Work Session 6:15 - 7:00 PM - Interview consultant for new Public
Works facility
7:00 PM - Joint meeting with School Board to hear
presentation from Heart of the Earth School
July 13 Regular Select consultant for new Public Works building
Ord., re: Park dedication (3`d reading)
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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 WORKSESSION MINUTES
3 May 4, 1999
• 4 7:00 p.m.
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7 I. CALL TO ORDER.
8 Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
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10 H. ROLL CALL.
11 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Faust, and Cavanaugh.
12 Councilmembers Absent: None.
13 Also Present: Michael Mornson, City Manager; Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant;
14 Roger Larson, Director of Finance; and Stuart Bonniwell, Auditor.
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16 III. AUDIT PRESENTATION BY STUART BONNIWELL AND FUND BALANCE
17 REVIEW BY ROGER LARSON:
18 Stuart Bonniwell, CPA, presented and reviewed the City's Financial Report for 1998. He
19 reported that the City and the HRA financial reports show the City in good financial condition.
20 He indicated that all of the fund balances show a surplus and all debt service funds have fund
21 balances sufficient to pay the debt obligations. Also, Mr. Bonniwell reported that the 1998
22 liquor sales are up 15% over 1997 operations.
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24 Roger Larson reviewed 1998 revenues and expenses for the police contracts with Falcon
W5 Heights and Lauderdale. He presented graph's showing that the liquor department's upward
26 trend in profits. He reviewed the 1998 General Fund reserves and a discussion took place to
27 designate the profits from the police contracts, liquor operations and the General Fund
28 Reserves.
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30 Council and Staff discussed possible changes to the budgeting process. The City Manager
31 indicated that the 2000 budget and Five-Year Capital Equipment Plan are in the planning
32 process and that department budgets are due June 18th. After consideration that park
33 redevelopment projects and renovations to the City's parks could occur over an extended
34 period of time, the auditor suggested that a separate fund could be established for the Parks.
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36 IV. FIVE YEAR BUDGET PROJECTION BY ROGER LARSON
37 The Finance Director reviewed the process by which a five-year budget projection was
38 determined. He indicated that he used the 1999 budget figures and made financial assumptions
39 based on the City's budget and other appropriate financial information. Larson presented
40 budget figures that assume a modest growth in the budget and levy over the next five years.
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42 V. REVIEW YEAR 2000 BUDGET CALENDAR
43 The City Manager reviewed the calendar for the 2000 budget process. He indicated that the
44 August 4' Council worksession meeting with Council and Staff is an important meeting for the
45 budgeting process because this is when the Staff will present budgetary needs for 2000. The
• 6 City Manager reported that the proposed 2000 budget will be presented to the public at the
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47 October worksession, scheduled for October 5t'.
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2 Cavanaugh indicated that he would like to see more discussion between Staff and Council
3 about the numbers in the proposed budget.
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5 VI. REVIEW PROPERTIES ON PAHL AVENUE WITH MATT STORM OF EVERGREEN
6 CONSULTING.
7 Steve Carlson and Matt Storm from Evergreen Consulting presented a report on their
8 negotiations with Mr. Tuohy and Mr. and Mrs. Kuharski regarding the acquision of their
9 respective properties. Mr. Storm summarized that fair market values are based on
10 the sale of comparable properties plus, in these cases, relocation expenses. He presented his
11 analysis of how they valued the Kuharski property. Mr. Storm's estimate of fair market value
12 is $195,000, plus closing costs, based on comparable sales.
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14 Mr. Storm reported that he has contacted Mr. Tuohy about the sale of his property, but has not
15 been able to discuss this with Mr. Tuohy.
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17 VII. DISCUSS FINANCIAL DEBT STUDY
18 The City Manager reviewed the letter and proposal from Robert Thistle, Senior Vice-President
19 of Springsted Public Finance Advisors for a debt analysis for the City. Cavanaugh reported
20 that he wants to meet with Mr. Thistle. Mayor Ranallo indicated that the City Manager needed
21 to be at that meeting as well.
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23 VIII. DISCUSS CITY'S TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
24 The City Manager reported that since the legislature is still in session, he would like to
25 postpone discussion on TIF until June when he would have better information about any •
26 proposed changes to TIF by the legislature.
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28 The City Manager reported that there are two theater companies interested in the Apache site
29 and that one of them has the construction of an Applebee's restaurant as part of their proposal.
30 He reminded them that since the City holds all the liquor licenses, to allow Applebee's to sell
31 liquor would require a referendum. Mornson indicated that this will require a special election
32 unless the Council feels the City should get out of the liquor business completely.
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34 Cavanaugh suggested that the City hire Springsted to do an analysis of the liquor department.
35 He feels the City should get out of the liquor business completely.
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37 Faust asked how the City would replace the $200,000 that is generated by the revenue from the
38 liquor operations.
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40 Thuesen indicated that the City should continue with its liquor operations, but would like to see
41 an analysis on the on-sale side of the operations.
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43 IX. REVIEW LEASE WITH KATHY MARTIN (OLD BARBERSHOP)
44 The City Manager reported that Kathy Martin, who leases the old barber shop portion of the
45 City's building at 2800 Kenzie Terrace, is concerned about renewing her lease and having her
46 business continuing at this site. She reported hearing rumors that the City planned to demolilo
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1 the building. The City Manager indicated that she is in the last year of her 5-year lease with
2 the City and that the lease contains a 90-day termination of the lease clause.
3 X. REVIEW SPORTS BOOSTER LETTER
• 4 The City Manager presented a letter he received from the Sports Boosters regarding their
5 request for the City to purchase or lease additional land to facilitate the need for the outdoor
6 sports activities for the youth and adult participants. The City Council directed the City
7 Manager to give the letter to the Parks Commission.
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9 XI. DISCUSS PROPOSAL FROM FRASER CHILD & FAMILY CENTER TO LOCATE IN
10 OLD TOWN & COUNTYR PROPERTY
11 The City Manager reported he put this letter in the agenda packet as an FYI item.
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13 XII. DISCUSS FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
14 1. The City Manager reported that he is adding a resolution supporting the acquision of
15 the abandoned portion of the BNSF railway by the Hennepin County Rail Authority to
16 the May 11' Council meeting agenda.
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18 2. The City Manager reported that usually the Council has no worksession meeting in July
19 unless there are several issues that need to be discussed. He indicated that there are
20 five Tuesdays in June and a worksession could be scheduled for June 29'. The
21 Council agreed to meet on June 29'. Faust indicated that he would like to discuss
22 about Council compensation and would like to see what other cities pay their city
23 councils.
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5 XIII. OTHER BUSINESS
6 1. Silver Lake Camp Committee Report. The committee is recommending that AB
27 Appraisal be hired to do the appraisal of the Silver Lake Camp. Their estimate for
28 doing the appraisal is $7,000 and this cost will be split with the school district. The
29 Council felt that other governmental agencies be contacted regarding interest, financial
30 capacity, etc; they directed the City Manager and the School Superintendent to do this.
31 Thuesen indicated that it is important to know what Hennepin and Ramsey counties'
32 interest is on the acquisition of the Silver Lake Camp. Marks agreed.
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34 2. Proposed Moratorium on Silver Lake Cama. The City Manager reported on the
35 statutory requirements and responsibilities for the City should the Council decide to put
36 a moratorium on the future development of this property. He said that the moratorium
37 would only prevent construction, rezoning and redevelopment of the property for one
38 year; it would not preclude the Salvation Army from selling it. The City Manager also
39 reported that the City Attorney said that the City can waive the second and third
40 readings for the proposed moratorium. The City Manager said that establishing a
41 moratorium for the site would give the City time to review any proposals and to
42 conduct a study to determine the best use for this property. He indicated that this item
43 will be on the May 11' Council meeting.
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45 3. Proposed Park Dedication Ordinance. The City Manager reported that the proposed
�46 Park Dedication Ordinance will go before the Planning Commission in May for their
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1 review. He indicated that the first reading could be scheduled for the May 25' Council
2 meeting.
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4 XIV. ADJOURNMENT. •
5 The City Council worksession meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
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7 Respectfully submitted by,
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9 Kim Moore-Sykes
10 Management Assistant
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