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1 SCITY OF ST. ANTHONY
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2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 March 27, 2001
4 I. CALL TO ORDER.
5 Mayor Cavanaugh called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
6 II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
7 Mayor Cavanaugh invited the Council and audience to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
8 III. ROLL CALL.
9 Councilmembers present: Mayor Cavanaugh; Councilmembers Sparks, Thuesen, Horst and
10 Hodson.
11 Councilmembers absent: None.
12 Also present: City Manager Michael Mornson; City Attorney Jerome Gilligan.
13 IV. APPROVAL OF MARCH 27, 2001 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA.
14 Motion by Hodson to approve the March 27, 2001 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda.
15 Motion carried unanimously.
16 V. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
A. Proclamation Declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
408 Mayor Cavanaugh asked that Councilmember Sparks read in full a Proclamation declaring April
19 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of St Anthony.
20 Councilmember Sparks explained that St. Anthony has been asked to participate in, and support,
21 this cause. She acknowledged that, fortunately, child abuse is not a large issue in the City of St.
22 Anthony.
23 Motion by Sparks to adopt a Proclamation Declaring April as child Abuse Prevention Month.
24 Motion carried unanimously.
25 B. Fire Department Presentation.
26 Mayor Cavanaugh noted the attendance of Fire Chief Hewitt, and the entire Fire Department who
27 were present to model their new uniforms and apparatus, which were funded by the City. Fire
28 Chief Hewitt expressed his deep appreciation to the City Council.
29 Fire Chief Hewitt referred to the new mandate regarding their apparatus, which states that
30 firefighter gear be replaced every three to five years, depending on the use that it has. He stated
31 that some of their former gear was ten to twelve years old. Fire Chief Hewitt added that in
32 addition to the uniforms, they were in need of new SCBAs (self-contained breathing apparatus).
He noted that the old SCBAs weighed thirty six pounds, while the new ones weigh about
46 nineteen pounds, which means there is significantly less stress placed on the firefighters,
35 specifically their hearts. Fire Chief Hewitt noted that the house fire reaches 960 degrees
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1 Fahrenheit, and this gear is what protects them and allows them to safely return home to their
2 families at night.
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4 Fire Chief Hewitt introduced Chris Fuller who was the fireman that headed the committee
5 responsible for conducting the necessary research on the fire apparatus. Fuller indicated that the
6 committee went to Minneapolis to try on gear, then brought in some vendors, discussed the cost,
7 tested different gear, and made the decision buying the best they could afford. He added that the
8 technological advances in the gear were incredible, and thanked the Council for funding the
9 money, and showing that they care about the Fire Department.
10 Mayor Cavanaugh thanked them all for coming to show their gear and appreciation and stated
I l that, as a community, he was proud to have them in the best safety equipment that they can
12 afford. He added that, seeing all of the apparatus, it is obvious that they got their moneys worth.
13 Councilmember Hodson inquired about the old equipment and what happens to it. Fire Chief
14 Hewitt responded that the old equipment is non-compliant so it cannot be passed along anywhere
15 in the United States for liability reasons.
16 Councilmember Hodson added that he has contacted an ambassador for Costa Rica who said that
they would be interested in this equipment. He volunteer to coordinate the effort to donate
40 equipment to Costa Rica, preferably in the area of the rain forest.
19 Mayor Cavanaugh stated the only issue he has with passing on the gear was that there be some
20 utility that accompanies it, so that there is not a false sense of protection and security. Otherwise,
21 Mayor Cavanaugh thought it was an excellent idea, and thanked Councilmember Hodson for
22 volunteering to work with Fire Chief Hewitt and City Manager Mike Mornson on this project.
23 Fire Chief Hewitt acknowledged Rob Miller, a thirteen- year veteran to the Fire Department, who
24 had accepted a position with the Woodbury Fire Department. He thanked Mr. Miller for his
25 service and dedication to the Fire Department and the City of St. Anthony.
26 Fire Chief Hewitt and Firefighter Fuller gave a brief overview of the new apparatus.
27 Mayor Cavanaugh thanked the department for coming, and the entire department shook hands
28 with the Council.
29 VI. COMMUNITY FORUM.
30 Mayor Cavanaugh invited any residents in the audience to speak to the Council on items that are
31 not on the regular agenda.
32 Hearing no further response, Cavanaugh moved forward with the agenda.
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33 VII. CONSENT AGENDA.
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1 Councilmember Sparks presented the following changes to the regular meeting minutes of
2 February 13, 2001:
3 Page 7, line 3 to add "$60,000 of immediate maintenance and $390,000 to $480,000 to renovate
4 into a Community, or Teen Center."
5 Page 7, lines 17 and 18 to strike last sentence.
6 Motion by Thuesen, seconded by Cavanaugh to approve the Consent Agenda as corrected above.
7 Said Consent Agenda consisted of-
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£8 1. Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2001
9 2. Council Study Session Minutes of March 13, 2001
10 3. Licenses and Permits, and
11 4. Claims.
12 Motion carried unanimously.
13 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
14 None.
0 IX. GENERAL POLICY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL.
16 A. Resolution 01-053, re: Award Sale of Bonds for 2001 Street and Utility Improvement
17 Proiect.
18 Mornson noted that this is a component of the funding for the 2001 Street Project for this year as
19 well as the start of the funding for the holding pond. He stated that between the $1.1 million and
20 the DNR money there is a total of $2 million dollars which are needed to fund this project.
21 Mornson introduced Mr. Robert Thistle of Springsted, and asked that he review the bids for this
22 project, and offer his recommendation.
23 Mr. Thistle stated that they had gone to market earlier that day for the sale of$1,160,000 of
24 General Obligation Improvement Bonds for the above projects. He advised that the low bid was
25 from Cronin& Company Incorporated with an interest rate of 4.653012%. Mr. Thistle
26 recommended the Council award the sale of bonds to Cronin & Company Incorporated. He
27 stated that the second bid by Dain Rauscher Incorporated was only .02% higher, which indicated
28 that the market is very good.
29 Mayor Cavanaugh inquired of the difference between the net interest cost, and the true interest
30 cost. Mr. Thistle responded that a net interest cost and the true interest cost is the addition of
31 some issuance cost, which is defined by Federal Law.
32 Motion by Hodson to adopt Resolution 01-053, re: Award Sale of Bonds for 2001 Street and
9 Utility Improvement Project.
34 Motion carried unanimously.
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i B. Resolution 01-051, re: Authorizing Bidding for Central Park Redevelopment Project.
2 Mornson referred to his Staff Report, and stated that the project was being bid out in 2 phases:
3 the first phase is for the Park Project(landscaping, ball fields, fencing), the second phase is the
4 buildings phase for the individual parks.
5 Mornson indicated that they need to go out and authorize bids at this time. He added that
6 estimates are coming in a lot higher than what the City had projected and budgeted but, until they
7 go through the bidding process, they are unsure of what the estimates are going to be. Mornson
8 stated that the latest estimate is between $2.2- $2.5 million, which does not include any
9 environmental cleanup.
10 Mornson added that they are looking at all possible funding sources. He stated that it is
11 recommended that they proceed, as they have already spent the money on the consultants up to
12 this point.
13 Councilmember Horst expressed his concern with the substantial financial increase that has taken
14 place with this project. He stated that when they initially discussed this project the cost was $1.6
15 million and now it is up to $2.5 million. He questioned if the $2.5 million estimate include the
0 building estimate. Mornson responded that the figure does include the building estimate.
17 Councilmember Horst asked what kind of obligation exists when they go out for bids. City
18 Attorney Jerome Gilligan indicated there are no assumed obligations when accumulating bids.
19 Councilmember Horst stated his belief that the cost of this project is getting out of hand. He
20 continued that the relativity of what they are getting to what they are paying is being lost, and he
21 believes that they will come up short somewhere on the project.
22 Mayor Cavanaugh explained that the reason they are acquiring bids is to prevent Councilmember
23 Horst's concerns from happening. Mayor Cavanaugh also added that there have been some
24 structural changes since the first numbers were stated, such as the permanent restrooms, which
25 have increased the cost.
26 Mornson echoed Mayor Cavanaugh by saying that gathering bids was giving them perspective.
27 Councilmember Thuesen suggested that the Council keep in mind the quality of the building,
28 which will be reflected in the cost. He also suggested the possibility of adding some type of user
29 or rental fee to help offset the funding for the maintenance of the building.
30 Motion by Sparks to adopt Resolution 01-051, re: Authorizing Bidding for Central Park
31 Redevelopment Project.
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32 Motion carried unanimously.
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1 C. Resolution 01-052, re: Adopt Strategic Planning Report.
2 Mornson explained that the proposed resolution would adopt the Strategic Planning Report
3 which was developed following the two Strategic Planning sessions conducted in January of
4 2001.
5 Mayor Cavanaugh stated that, back in January, the Council had a study session to establish their
6 goals for the City of St. Anthony. During that meeting, they created a Strategic Profile, which
7 consists of Core City Values, a Mission Statement, and Key Action Areas. Mayor Cavanaugh
8 reviewed them with the Council, as follows:
9 The Core City Values are:
10 Community, collaboration, resident focus, safe and secure environment, the feel of a
11 village, and fiscal responsibility.
12 The Mission Statement:
13 "Our Mission is to be a progressive and livable community, a `walkable' village which is
14 safe and secure, that invites residents to linger and enjoy our centralized environment."
15 Mr. Cavanaugh reviewed the 6 Key Action Plans as follows:
1. Flood protection
40 2. Redevelopment
18 3. Welcoming image and appearance
19 4. Strong infrastructure
20 5. A safe and secure environment
21 6. Clear and open communication
22 Mayor Cavanaugh explained from that point, the Council established seven goals. He read each
23 of the goals as follows and commented on each:
24 1. Shape the future by defining and reviewing regularly our goals and fiscal policies.
25 2. Develop a Plan or Options for the Stonehouse Property.
26 3. Provide 100-Year Flood Protection for all residents and businesses to protect health and
27 property.
28 4. Focus on redevelopment initiatives so that our image and tax base stays firm.
29 5. Protect and maintain our infrastructure so that our City works both now and in the future.
30 6. Provide a Park System that offers a mix of recreational opportunities for residents of all
31 ages.
32 7. Build a sense of community by involving our City's diverse groups in the ongoing
33 development of the City.
34 Mayor Cavanaugh indicated that a newsletter will be sent out to residents and will include these
35 seven City Goals. He expressed his willingness to receive feedback from the residents on these
0 seven City Goals. Mayor Cavanaugh asked the Council if they had any questions, or concerns
37 regarding the Strategic Profile.
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1 Councilmember Sparks recommended the following changes be made to the Strategic Profile:
2 On Page 20, to delete "centralized environment" and substitute "what our City has to
3 offer."
4 On Page 31, to remove item #7 under the action steps and make "Review and revise if
5 necessary our code enforcement system" into its own objective under Goal #5, and add
6 action steps recommended by staff.
7 On Page 35, under Action Step #6 to read, "Increase the number of active volunteers.
8 Assess by comparing this years volunteer dinner invitation to next years list."
9 The Council agreed to make Councilmember Sparks' recommended changes.
10 Mornson reviewed the above City Goals, while listing their respective objectives. He noted that
I 1 City Goals #1 and#2 have received the most attention from the residents, and will take up a large
12 portion of the Council's time.
13 Councilmember Sparks recommended adding an Action Step to Goal #7 to assess the City Hall
14 sound system and, if necessary, determine the cost to improve it. Mornson suggested that this be
15 placed under Goal #5, Objective#1.
0 Councilmember Sparks also asked if the shopping center green space should be added as an
17 Action Step under Goal #4. Momson responded that he did not see it necessary to add.
18 Councilmember Thuesen added that the decision of what to do with the green space is,
19 ultimately, out of the Council's control, and in the hands of the shopping center.
20 Mayor Cavanaugh asked if there were any questions, or comments from the Council at this time.
21 Motion by Sparks to adopt Resolution 01-052, re: Adopt Strategic Planning Report with the
22 above corrections.
23 Motion carried unanimously.
24 X. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND STAFF.
25 None.
26 XI. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL,MEMBERS.
27 Mornson reviewed his report, which consisted of the following:
28 1. Joint meeting with the Planning Commission on Tuesday, April 17`h; 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
29 2. Police Open House on May 16`h at 6:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
30 3. Fire Department Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 291''
31 4. First budget work session on May 8`h, or June 121H
5. Audit presentation on May 81h
33 6. Volunteer Dinner on April 27"
34 7. Meeting with school officials this week.
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1 8. Clean Up Day on May 5`h.
2 9. Wine in grocery stores—staff report
3 10. Bus tour on Saturday, March 3151, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
4 11. Investment Recap on April 241.
5 12. New format for the Newsletter
6 13. Walgreen's in mid- April for permit.
7 14. Opticon System on May 15', weather permitting.
8 15. Closing on Custom Liquidators Building on April 15`h.
9 Mayor Cavanaugh added he felt it was very important that as many Councilmembers as possible
10 attend the bus tour on March 3151, so they are all on the "same page" when discussing the housing
1 I in the future.
12 Councilmember Sparks stated that the City Hall Improvement Task Force discussed improving
13 the signage for the City Hall building and they will begin to set priorities. Councilmember
14 Sparks added that the City newsletter has been improved, with a contemporary new look, and
15 will be easier to read.
16 Councilmember Thuesen offered his support to improve the signage on the City Hall building.
He noted that he had attended the Planning Commission meeting last week, and noticed that they
are a very committed group. Mayor Cavanaugh concurred.
19 Mayor Cavanaugh noted that a meeting is scheduled at the Community Center for eighth grade
20 parents on awareness and networking. He asked Councilmember Sparks what would be
21 discussed, and if members of the Council should attend. Councilmember Sparks responded that
22 they would be discussing alcohol and drug use, eighth grade parent- child issues, and that
23 members of the Council were welcome to attend.
24 Mayor Cavanaugh relayed some information on Villagefest. He stated that a meeting was held
25 earlier to discuss Villagefest, and only four residents showed up. After factoring several issues
26 that surround Villagefest, Mayor Cavanaugh recommended that Villagefest not take place this
27 year. He added that there will be a meeting on April 4`h at 7:00 p.m. to discuss other options to
28 do in the park during the summer months, and that all are welcome and encouraged to attend.
29 Councilmember Hodson asked of the status of the Salvation Army property. Mayor Cavanaugh
30 responded that they have not heard from the Salvation Army headquarters in Chicago, and have
31 been instructed to wait to hear from them.
32 XII. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
33 None.
0 XIII. ADJOURNMENT.
35 Motion by Horst to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
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1 Motion carried unanimously.
2 Respectfully submitted,
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