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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 04222003 Meeting Sheet IIIIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIIIIIIIII 105433 Box: 34 Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 2003 Document: CC MINUTES 04222003 4 t CITY OF ST. ANTHONY • Our mission is to be a progressive and livable community, a walkable village, which is safe and secure. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA April 22, 2003 7:00 PM Council Chambers Call to Order. Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call. Consideration, Discussion, and Possible Action on All of the Following Items: I. Approval of the April 22, 2003 City Council Meeting Agenda. Action requested. II. Proclamations and Recognitions. A. Proclamation for Volunteer Recognition Week. Action requested. (p.1) B. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Employee Service Award Recipients. (p. 2) III. Community Forum. Individuals may address the City Council about any item not included on the regular agenda. Speakers are requested to come to the podium, state their name and address for the Clerk's record and limit their remarks to five minutes. Generally, the City Council will not take official action on items discussed at this time, but may typically refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on an upcoming agenda. IV. Consent Agenda. These items are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed elsewhere on the agenda. A. Approve March 11, 2003 Council meeting minutes. (Minutes were tabled at a previous Council meeting.) (pp. 3 - 9) Approve April 8, 2003 Council meeting minutes. (pp. 10 - 22) • B. Licenses and permits. (pp. 24 - 25) C. Claims. (pp. 26 - 28) Page 2 • D. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with ISD #282 for conduct of 2003 Local Elections. Action requested. (pp. 29 - 30) E. Resolution 03-033, re: Approval of Amendment to LOGIS Health Care Plan. Action requested. (pp. 31 - 32) V. Public Hearings. A. Discussion of City's 2004 Proposed Budget. (pp. 33 - 38) VI. General Policy Business of the Council. A. Resolution 03-031, re: Authorizing Application for the Tax Base Revitalization Account. Action requested. (pp. 39 - 40) B. Resolution 03-032, re: Call for public hearing on modification for Redevelopment Project Area No. 3. and the establishment of a Tax Increment Financing District No. 3 - 5 and for the awarding of business subsidies. Action requested. (pp. 41 - 43) VII. Reports From Commissions and Staff. • A. Fire Department 2002 Annual Report and discuss fire pumper bids. Joel Hewitt, Fire Chief, will be present. (p. 44) B. Police Department 2002 Annual Report. Dick Engstrom, Chief of Police, will be present. The report is attached. VIII. Reports From City Manager and Councilmembers. IX. Information and Announcements. X. Miscellaneous Informational Documents. XI. Adjournment. • City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 22, 2003 Page 1 1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY 2 3 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 4 5 April 22, 2003 6 7 8 CALL TO ORDER. 9 Mayor Hodson called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. 10 11 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. 12 Mayor Hodson invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance. 13 14 ROLL CALL. 15 Present: Mayor Hodson; Councilmembers Horst, Sparks, Thuesen, and Faust. 16 Absent: None. 17 Also Present: City Manager Mike Morrison 18 19 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING 20 ITEMS: 21 JOI. APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 22, 2003 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA. 2 Motion by Councilmember Sparks to approve the City Council Meeting Agenda of April 22, 24 2003. 25 26 Motion carried unanimously. 27 28 II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS. 29 30 A. Proclamation for Volunteer Recognition Week. 31 Councilmember Sparks read the Proclamation thanking the volunteers for their time and 32 service. 33 34 Motion by Councilmember Faust to approve the Volunteer Recognition Proclamation. 35 36 Motion carried unanimously. 37 38 B. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Employee Service Award Recipients. 39 Mayor Hodson invited the following employees to come to the podium to receive their 40 respective Certificates of Appreciation: Richard Pfeiffer for 30 years, Robert Nehring for 41 15 years, Steve Nerheim for 20 years, Sandy Simon for 5 years, Mark Hermann for 15 42 years, Edward Markel for 5 years, Charles Quigley for 10 years, Kimberly Dulz for 15 43 years,Kevin Cardinal for 10 years, Jerome Jay for 15 years, Jeff Halet for 10 years, and Diane Johnson for 20 years. Mayor Hodson thanked all of the employees for their years of service. 46 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes • April 22, 2003 Page 2 III. COMMUNITY FORUM. Mayor Hodson invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items that are not on the regular agenda. James Weihoff explained that he was concerned about rumors that he had heard regarding the use of revenue bonds and not general bonds for the Public Facilities. He asked the Council if that was true. Mayor Hodson stated that this was convect. Councilmember Sparks answered that that was the recommendation of the task force. Mr. Weihoff stated that he was a veteran and felt that his right to vote was being taken away. Mr. Weihoff thanked the members of the task force for their efforts but stated that he felt their efforts were in vain. Mr. Weihoff explained that he felt the amount of equipment and type of facility that was needed must be determined by an assessment of the needs. Mr. Weihoff expressed that he felt the proposed fire barn was too plush for the 8,012 population of St. Anthony. Mr. Weihoff proceeded to provide through several comparisons between St. Anthony, New • Brighton, Arden Hills and Mounds View. He stated that per capita, New Brighton's cost for fire and maintenance is less than half of St. Anthony's. Mr. Weihoff stated that he feels St. Anthony is high on the cost for police and fire for the size of the community. He described Golden Valley's arrangement with businesses that would allow employees to volunteer and respond to fires and reported that the arrangement was working well. Mr. Weihoff asked for any questions. Mayor Hodson thanked Mr. Weihoff. Mr. Weihoff added that for government expenditures, the liquor business used to pay for that part of the expenses. He stated that this cost for St. Anthony is higher than other communities. Mr. Weihoff also stated that he was opposed to employees working more than eight hour days. Mayor Hodson asked if there were any other residents who wanted to come forward. Hearing none, Mayor Hodson moved forward with the agenda. IV. CONSENT AGENDA. A. Approve March 11, 2003 Council meeting minutes. Approve April 8, 2003 Council meeting minutes. B. Consider licenses and permits. C. Consider payment of claims. D. _Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with ISD #282 for conduct of 2003 Local Elections. • E. Resolution 03-033, re: Approval of Amendment to LOGIS Health Care Plan. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes • April 22, 2003 Page 3 Councilmember Faust moved to remove the March 11, 2003 Council meeting minutes from the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilmember Thuesen to approve the Consent Agenda less the March 11, 2003 Council meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilmember Sparks to approve the March 11, 2003 Council meeting minutes. Motion carried with Horst and Faust abstaining from the vote. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS. A. Discussion of City's 2004 Proposed Budget. Mayor Hodson opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. Mr. Morrison stated that typically they have not held a public hearing on the budget except to respond to public reaction and that it is up to the Mayor on how to handle the public hearing. • Councilmember Faust stated that this is the first opportunity with regard to the budget and they are just starting. He explained that the Council is looking for comments. Hearing none, Mayor Hodson closed the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. VI. GENERAL POLICY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL. A. Resolution 03-031, re: Authorizing Application for the Tax Base Revitalization Account. Mr. Morrison explained that Resolution 03-031 is an application for an environmental grant from the Metropolitan Council for asbestos and demolition removal regarding the Northwest Quadrant. Mr. Morrison stated that they are asking for$300,000 to $500,000 and there is funding for this project. Mr. Morrison explained that in June they will be going back for another grant called a Livable Community Grant. Motion by Councilmember Sparks to approve Resolution 03-031, re: Authorizing Application for the Tax Base Revitalization Account. Motion carried unanimously. B. Resolution 03-032, re: Call for public hearing,on modification for Redevelopment Project Area No. 3. and the establishment of a Tax Increment Financing District No. 3 - 5 and for the awarding of business subsidies. • Mr. Morrison stated that this resolution calls for a public hearing to establish a tax increment financing district for the Northwest Quadrant and that a plan will be recommended at that City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 22, 2003 Page 4 • hearingand adoption of the plan may be done prior to June 30`h to capture all the increments. P P Y P P Mr. Mornson explained that this is just one step in the process. Motion by Councilmember Faust to approve Resolution 03-032, re: Calling for public hearing on modification for Redevelopment Project Area No. 3. and the establishment of a Tax Increment Financing District No. 3 - 5 and for the awarding of business subsidies. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hodson commented that it is critical to keep moving forward regarding the redevelopment of Apache Plaza. VII. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND STAFF. A. Fire Department 2002 Annual Report and discuss fire pumper bids. Joel Hewitt, Fire Chief, will be present. Mayor Hodson introduced Fire Chief Joel Hewitt. Chief Hewitt showed various slides of the fire department and explained in detail: customer service belief, customer service feedback, the apparatus that the fire department owns, and he explained how the rating of 5 helps homeowners and businesses to keep their insurance rates • down. Mayor Hodson asked for clarification on the insurance rating system. Chief Hewitt stated that 10 is the worst and 1 is the best and for a homeowner, if the rating is 7, 8, 9 or 10 the homeowner rates go up. For commercial buildings and multifamily, the insurance will be improved 2— 11%by a lower rating. The best ratings in the State are town class 3. Mayor Hodson commented that the Council should pay attention to this because over a period of time this could make a difference for the City. Councilmember Sparks asked for further clarification. Chief Hewitt explained that to maintain a rating of 5 they need to maintain three pumpers because the first truck carries 500 gallons of water, the second pumper hooks up to a fire hydrant, and the third would support a sprinkler system. Chief Hewitt compared in detail the 2001 and 2002 Fire Department response activities including: property saved, fire loss, response time and significant incidents. Chief Hewitt explained how the fire department trains, also which drills and mandates are followed. Chief Hewitt listed the 2002 capital improvements including radios used by the whole county and explained they had no choice in doing this. Chief Hewitt listed the remaining capital improvements. • Chief Hewitt showed slides to explain which community activities the Fire Department is involved with. Chief Hewitt discussed the 2004 challenges and explained the F.E.M.A. grants City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 22, 2003 Page 5 • that have been applied for. Chief Hewitt reviewed the Housing Code Enforcement issues that were addressed by the Fire Department during the year. Chief Hewitt thanked the twenty people who have served on the task force and others. He discussed the budget and the fire department value, stating that the average residential property pays $12.32 per month for fire service. Chief Hewitt asked for any questions. Mayor Hodson thanked Chief Hewitt and asked for any comments or questions. Mr. Mornson stated that the Fire Department is due for a new pumper and that the Fire Chief has a presentation regarding this. Because the bid date will expire at the end of this month, they are asking for a vote on this tonight. Chief Hewitt explained that the 1975 pumper needs to be replaced because the estimate to repair that pumper is over$100,000. There was a committee that researched the issue and checked into many demonstrators. Chief Hewitt reviewed the six bids that were received and explained that the General Safety bid was the lowest received. The committee recommended the purchase of this General Safety demonstrator. Chief Hewitt listed in detail what the rig included and why it would meet the needs of the Fire Department. Councilmember Horst asked about the mileage on the rig. Jay Olson commented that it was like • new. Councilmember Sparks asked if the $246,916 bid included the $30,000 worth of modifications. Mr. Mornson stated that the$246,916 included the $30,000 worth of modifications. Councilmember Horst acknowledged that this pumper was less than the last one that was purchased. Councilmember Faust stated that this is something that has been a part of the five year capital improvement plan and asked about the value of the 1975 rig. Chief Hewitt stated that the last used rig sold for$4,000, so the value is not much. Councilmember Thuesen thanked the Fire Chief for giving the details of the ratings for insurance and explaining why three pumper trucks are needed to maintain that rating. Motion by Councilmember Thuesen to approve Resolution 03-034, Re: Awarding a bid for a fire motor pumping apparatus to General Safety for$246,916. Motion carried unanimously. B. Police Department 2002 Annual ReportDick Engstrom Chief of Police, will be present. • Mayor Hodson introduced Chief Engstrom. Police Chief Engstrom presented the 2002 Annual Report for the Police Department, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 22, 2003 Page 6 • highlighting part one crimes, going back from 1998 through 2002. Chief Engstrom mentioned that because of an increase in the 0— 19 year olds, crimes are expected to go up also. Chief Engstrom gave specific totals for each type of crime during 2002, including the fact that burglaries have gone up. Chief Engstrom listed the totals for the part two crimes, which include all crimes that are not part one or index crimes. Chief Engstrom stated that clearance rates for 2002 were 64%. Mayor Hodson asked for clarification of clearance rates. Chief Engstrom stated that it related to crimes that had been solved. Chief Engstrom then discussed other crimes of interest, metro comparisons, the patrol statistics, investigations, significant cases including a bomb threat at the high school and others. Chief Engstrom noted that many changes have been made since 9/11, including updates to emergency plans, various seminars, work with securing the water supply and other changes. Chief Engstrom stated that on the flip side there has been a lot of community involvement and listed various public education programs including the DARE program and National Night Out. Chief Engstrom mentioned that volunteers have been a significant presence and that the police reserve in 2002 had 1,629 squad hours, 175 ride along hours, and 351 event hours. • Chief Engstrom listed the 2002 accomplishments and discussed the work plan for 2003. Chief Engstom asked for questions. Councilmember Sparks asked for explanation of youth population connection to crime rates. Chief Engstrom explained that with the youth population going up there is an expectation of youth committed crimes going up. Councilmember Sparks mentioned that St. Anthony has a declining population of youth. Chief Engstrom stated that surrounding communities could have an impact on the community and that he is not attributing the rise in crime to youth in the St. Anthony community. Councilmember Sparked requested that the Police Chief discuss block parties. Chief Engstrom expressed a desire to encourage more block parties because they were important to public safety and accounted for many tips by residents that helped with the 64% clearance rate. Councilmember Faust related the National Night Out to community policing. Chief Engstrom agreed and stated that there was no such thing as a bad call. Mayor Hodson asked if it is all right for residents to report suspicious activity by calling 911. Chief Engstrom answered in the affirmative. • Mayor Hodson thanked Chief Engstrom. VIII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBERS. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 22, 2003 Page 7 • Mr. Mornson reported that phase one of the Stonehouse redevelopment has been done at no cost to the City because a grant was received for$5,000 through the PCA. Also a second grant has been applied for and it looks like they may possibly be getting another grant. Mr. Momson stated that appraisals have been ordered for the Tires Plus location. Mr. Mornson also stated that there are twelve meetings during the next six weeks including a work session with Ehler's on public facilities financing and also a joint meeting with the school board and St. Anthony Boulevard neighborhood next week. The schedule also includes seven construction projects to be finished up this year. Mayor Hodson asked for further comments and requested that Councilmember Faust give his update first. Councilmember Faust stated that April 9`h was City Day at the Capitol and was attended by the Mayor, the City Manager and himself. He stated that there were approximately 250 council people representing cities from across the State and they were able to share their concerns with the Legislature. Councilmember Faust commented that on April 12`h the Council attended the Culvers kick off and on April 14`h the Mayor, Sue Hall and he attended the Humphrey Institute where the Blue Ribbon Panel was started with some very prominent individuals. Councilmember Faust reported that this panel is funded by Hennepin County to do some cutting- edge design for the future for the Northwest Quadrant and that it may be a blue print that can be used by the rest of the country to future-proof an area. Councilmember Faust stated that April 16`h was the annual Chamber of Commerce dinner. Dave Evans was awarded the Villager of the Year and the Business of the Year recipient was Dr. Todd Hanson. Councilmember Faust reported that there will be a proclamation on May 12`h at 7:00 p.m. to welcome the Sister City visitors and tomorrow is Job Shadow Day, which is a partnership between the Chamber of Commerce and the schools where the kids are able to job shadow adults in different career fields. Councilmember Thuesen reported that at the April 15`'Planning Commission meeting the secondhand goods and pawn shop ordinances were discussed and are ready to go. Councilmember Thuesen noted that a public hearing was held with no comment. The next step will be for the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing in May regarding the zoning amendment to the ordinances and recommending a fee structure. Councilmember Thuesen stated that there will also be a public hearing in May regarding the Adult Day Care amendment, recommendations for a conditional use permit in commercial zones and the entire package will be presented at the May 27`h Council meeting. • Councilmember Sparks reported that the Parks Commission toured Silver Point Park to see the placement of the building and that they are planning to tour Central Park. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 22, 2003 Page 8 • Councilmember Sparks stated that Village Fest is on track for August 2nd and also she has been working with the school board toward getting funds for youth issues. Councilmember Sparks stated that on June 10' she will be attending Growing Smart in Minnesota. Councilmember Horst had no report. Mayor Hodson went into further detail about the Blue Ribbon Panel and what the potential will be for the City of St. Anthony. Mr. Mornson stated that a grant came from Hennepin County for$12,000 to pay for the Blue Ribbon Panel. Mayor Hodson reported that it was the contacts from within the community that gave them the access to the people at high levels for the Blue Ribbon Panel. Mayor Hodson stated that he would have three kids job shadowing him tomorrow. Mayor Hodson encouraged everyone to attend the May 1 st State of the City and Volunteer Appreciation Ice Cream Social. • Mayor Hodson reported that the Stonehouse redevelopment could add $65,000 to $70,000 to the tax payrolls; and in addition, development for the-City includes Autumn Woods,which will have 16—30 new units, Walgreens is complete and there is a new fitness center and coffee shop at the St. Anthony Shopping Center. Councilmember Faust asked the Mayor to discuss Clean Up Day. Mayor Hodson reported that on Saturday, May 3`d there will be a city-wide Clean Up Day. The Mayor also added that some elderly people need assistance to haul some things to the site. Mayor Hodson volunteered his truck and asked for volunteers to help with the project. IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. None. X. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS. None. XI. ADJOURNMENT. Motion by Mayor Hodson to adjourn the meeting at 8:58 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, • Sandra A. Miller TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 22, 2003 Page 9 • ATTEST: G - City Clerk I! l May r • •