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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 26, 2016
CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Faust invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Mayor Faust Councilmembers Brever, Gray, Jenson and Stille
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City Manager Mark Casey, Parks Commission Chair Scott Bentz, Firefighter Mattie
Jaros, Finance Director Shelly Ruekert, Community Services and Communications
Director Wendy Webster, and GreenCorp Member Kristin Seaman
Ramsey County Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire, and St. Anthony Area Chamber of
Commerce President Samara Anderson
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
ITEMS.
I. APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 26, 2016, CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the City
Council Meeting Agenda of April 26, 2016.
Motion carried 5 -0.
II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
A. Presentation from Ramsey County Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire
Ramsey County Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire provided an update on what's new at Ramsey
County. Commissioner McGuire stated it is the County Board's desire to communicate with
cities as often as possible. She has deep roots in St. Anthony. She represents District 2, which
includes the Ramsey County portion of St. Anthony. Commissioner McGuire provided handouts
for the Council "Why Ramsey County Matters." She reviewed items the County has been
working on. Ramsey County has recently been restructured and has been divided into four
service areas. Health and Wellness, Information and Public Records, Safety and Justice, and
Economic Growth and Community Investment. Commissioner McGuire is the Chair of the
Legislative Committee, Chair of the Active Living in Ramsey County, a Member of 35W North
Corridor Coalition, Board Liaison to the Libraries, and Transportation Advisory Board.
Commissioner McGuire mentioned the County has many publications that are available at the
County that may be of interest to residents. She has worked with the City Manager on some
issues within the City of St. Anthony. She provided an update on the road projects that were
brought up. There are six intersections in Ramsey County, and a half mile sidewalk on County
Road D. The County and City are working together on these projects. The Mirror Lake Flood
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Improvements project should begin in 2017. A further status report will be provided later. The
County Road C and 29`n Avenue Reconstruction is currently scheduled for 2021 and the County
is looking at moving this project up in support of the City's timeline.
5 Mayor Faust thanked Commissioner McGuire for her update and thanked Ramsey County for
6 assistance on elections, which is a good benefit for residents. Mayor Faust stated he is happy the
7 yard recycling at Arden Hills continues and noted all residents of St. Anthony can participate in
8 that program. There is benefit to the County working with the City on the Cty. Rd C and 29`n
9 Avenue Reconstruction and hopes a happy medium can be found with Ramsey and Hennepin
10 Counties to get this project done.
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12 Councilmember Stille stated that intersection is terrible as far as bicycles and walking.
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14 Mayor Faust thanked Commissioner McGuire on behalf of the Council and the residents.
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16 B. Presentation of the 2016 Villager of the Year and the 2016 Outstanding Business of the
17 Year, Samara Anderson, president of St. Anthony Area Chamber of Commerce
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19 St. Anthony Village Area Chamber of Commerce President Samara Anderson stated this year's
20 Villager of the Year is Kristin Stendahl and the award was presented on April 14`n at JAX Cafd
21 during their annual meeting. She is involved with the St. Anthony Lions, Girl Scouts, Schools,
22 Sports Boosters and many more organizations. Chandler Place Assisted Living was the
23 Outstanding Business of the Year. The award was also presented on April 14`n. They assist not
24 only their residents but also help throughout the community. Nomination forms can be found on
25 their website for 2017 awards and they will be available earlier this year.
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27 Mayor Faust stated there are a lot of great people in the community.
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29 C. Arbor Day Proclamation, Scott Bentz, Parks Commission Chair
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31 Park Commission Chair Scott Bentz reviewed a presentation proclaiming April 29in as Arbor
32 Day and becoming a Tree City USA in 2016. He noted this proclamation will happen every year
33 to celebrate Arbor Day. The Tree Board and City Staff will plan the annual Arbor Day
34 celebration. The next steps to becoming a Tree City USA is to pass the Tree Care Ordinance,
35 Celebrate Arbor Day and spend $2 per capital on tree care (the City of St, Anthony already
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38 Tree City USA was created by the Arbor Day Foundation and provides the framework for cities
39 to promote trees on public land. This aligns with the City's sustainability goals and leads by
40 example for residents to invest in trees on private property. Mr. Bentz noted there are 2.8 million
41 Minnesotans currently living in the state's 96 Tree Cities. The Arbor Day Celebration will be
42 held Friday, April 29`n at Trillium Park. Tree seedlings will be handed out at Spring Clean Up
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45 Councilmember Brever read the Arbor Day Proclamation.
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47 D. Spirit of St. Anthony Award
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Firefighter Mattie Jaros stated this year's winner is Robin Hartfield. The award was presented to
Robin. Ms. Hartfield thanked the Mayor and Council and coworkers for their support. Ms.
Hartfield's family was present for the award presentation.
Mayor Faust stated this service award was started by the City Manager and turned over to the
City's employees. This is solely a peer recognition. Ms. Hartfield provides service to the
community with sympathy, empathy and sensitivity to people. The City is grateful that Robin is
an employee.
E. Mayor Recognition for National Service
Mayor Faust read the Proclamation for National Service Recognition Day. The Mayor and City
Council recognize April 5, 2016 as Recognition Day for National Service.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of April 12, 2016, City Council meeting minutes
B. Licenses and Permits
C. Claims
D. Resolution 16 -039 a resolution Authorizing the Transfer Closing the Stormwater
Improvement Fund and Establishing the Stormwater Utility Fund Effective 12/31/2015.
Motion by Councilmember Brever, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the Consent
Agenda items as presented.
Motion carried 5 -0
PUBLIC HEARING.
A. 2017 Budget
Mayor Faust opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m.
Finance Director Shelly Rueckert reviewed the 2017 Budget Calendar. This evening will be the
public hearing to provide residents the opportunity to have input in the budget process. Ms.
Rueckert reviewed the complete 2017 budget calendar. Ms. Rueckert reviewed the 2016
General Fund Revenues, General Fund Expenditures and General Fund and Overall Levies.
Mayor Faust noted the budgeting process is a year round process.
Mayor Faust closed the public hearing at 7:43 p.m.
REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF - NONE
GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
A. Facilities /Fields Usage presentation
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1 Community Services and Communications Director Wendy Webster reviewed the proposal for
2 field and facility use. She showed aerial photographs of Central Park, which is partially City
3 owned and School district owned. The parks have multiple uses throughout the year. Ms.
4 Webster stated the objectives for the proposal are to examine multiple uses of our parks, to
5 describe the current procedures for field and facility use, to highlight partnership with St.,
6 Anthony Sports Boosters to maximize field/facility use and to share the proposal for field and
7 facility use. Ms. Webster reviewed the Minnesota State Statutes (466.03 Subd 6e) for insurance
8 requirements for facility use.
10 The procedure for reserving a city or school district field/facility is to call St. Anthony
11 Community Services. Proof of liability insurance is required and a fee must be paid if applicable.
12 Class 1 users do not pay an hourly fee, may for a building supervisor, Class 2, Class 3 and Class
13 4 pay an hourly fee and for a building supervisor. Ms. Webster reviewed Minnesota State Statute
14 466.03 Subd. 23. The St. Anthony Sports Boosters have adequate insurance currently.
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16 Ms. Webster reviewed the current Class 1 and Class 2 users and the proposed Class 1 and Class
17 2 users. The proposed hourly rates were reviewed. In season and out of season dates have been
18 identified for each sport. The School Board received the same presentation last week.
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20 Councilmember Stille thanked Ms. Webster for her research on this subject. The process is in
21 place to reduce the liability for Cities and Schools. The users will provide the liability insurance.
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23 B. GreenCorp Presentation
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25 GreenCorp Member Kristin Seaman provided an update including completed initiatives,
26 GreenStep Cities Step 4 findings and upcoming projects for (May — August 2016). The
27 completed initiatives included rain barrels, pollinators, sustainable model home project, ecology
28 club, and St. Anthony School Recycling Grant.
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30 Ms. Seaman reviewed the Green Step Cities Step 4 and provided the current status on city
31 buildings and lights, transportation modes and miles, pervious land, parks and trees, and
32 stormwater. Step 5 requirements were reviewed. St. Anthony has received the Blue Star Award
33 Program for stormwater management.
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35 Ms. Seaman reviewed the upcoming projects as rain barrel follow -ups: site visits, technical
36 assistance and communicating savings; pollinator pathway: putting plants in the ground and on
37 the city website; finishing the sustainable model home project and organizing an open house;
38 possibly working with Citizens for Sustainability to add more solar information; master water
39 stewards: educational outreach and capstone project; stormwater best management practices
40 (BMP's) inspection and maintenance training/certification; and coordinate recycling grant
41 approval and first steps. Spring Clean-up Day is scheduled for May 7th gain — Noon at 3801
42 Chandler Drive and will include stormwater education and tree seedlings will be given to each
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45 Mayor Faust thanked Kristin for her sense of urgency on completing projects before her term is
46 up. Over $30,000 in grants have been obtained since Kristin has been with the City and the
47 School should be appreciative of the work done. The City is appreciative of her work and
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2 C. Ordinance 2016 -02 an ordinance Amending Chanter 32 to ad Tree Care Ordinance 1 S` of
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5 City Manager Casey reviewed this ordinance would establish the Parks Commission as the Tree
6 Board. The Tree Board would be responsible for recommendations to the City Council regarding
7 the comprehensive tree plan for areas within the public right -of -way and City parks. If requested
8 by the City Council, the Parks Commission (Tree Board) can consider, investigate and
9 recommend tree care matters as needed. Once adopted, the City would be eligible for Tree City
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12 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Brever, to approve First Reading
13 of Ordinance No. 2016 -03 an Ordinance Adding Section §32.39 TREE CARE.
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17 D. Ordinance 2016 -03 an ordinance Amending Chapter 112 to Change Hours of Sale on
18 Sundays for Establishments Holding an On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License ls` of 3
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21 City Manager Casey reviewed this ordinance would amend Chapter 112 to change hours of sale
22 on Sundays for establishments holding an on -sale intoxicating liquor license. Currently the City
23 of St. Anthony allows for intoxicating liquor or wine to be sold in conjunction with food on
24 Sundays beginning at 10:00 a.m. The ordinance amendment would change the beginning time on
25 Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Minnesota State Statute 340A.504(3) allows for holders of
26 on -sale intoxicating liquor licenses to sell liquor in conjunction with food beginning at 8:00 a.m.
27 on Sundays. This proposal is to align with the State Statute.
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29 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Brever, to approve First Reading
30 of Ordinance No. 2016 — 04 an Ordinance Amending Chapter 112 to change hours of sale on
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35 E. 1st Quarter Goals update
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37 City Manager Casey provided an update on the 2016 Strategic Initiatives for the first quarter and
38 noted goal setting was held January 14 -15, 2016.
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40 Mayor Faust stated he is pleasantly surprised with the speed in which these initiatives are
41 addressed. He thanked the City Manager and the staff for their work.
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43 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
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45 City Manager Casey reviewed one of the goals was to communicate effectively and email
46 notifications have been given as an option to residents who wish updates on City Newsletter,
47 street projects and the water issue. Councilmember Stille noted there are only updates on these
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2 Councilmember Stille reported on April 14 he attended the annual Chamber meeting. On April
3 20, he attended, along with the City Council and the Planning Commission, the Urban Land
4 Institute Technical Assistance Panel meeting. On April 25, Councilmember Brever and he
5 attended the second steering committee meeting for the Comp Plan Steering Committee.
6 Mysidewalk.com includes information on the Comprehensive Plan.
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8 Councilmember Gray had no report.
10 Councilmember Brever attended the April 14 annual Chamber meeting as well as the April 20
11 Southern Gateway Development Meeting. On April 25, she attended the second meeting of the
12 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee.
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14 Councilmember Jensen stated on April 13 he attended a Kiwanis meeting and April 19 he
15 attended the Hennepin County State of the County Update. On April 20, he attended another
16 Kiwanis meeting as well as a Historical Society meeting. The St. Anthony Civic Orchestra
17 Spring Concert will be held on Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. On April 25, he attended the Fire
18 Relief Association meeting.
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20 Mayor Faust stated on April 14 he attended the Chamber annual meeting. On April 20, he
21 testified at the request of the League of Minnesota Cities at the Property Tax and Local
22 Government Finance Meeting. Mayor Faust was invited to meet with the Governor on April 20,
23 along with four other Mayors and three County Commissioners to talk about water concerns. He
24 attended the Technical Assistance Panel on April 20. On April 21, the Mayor Faust and the City
25 Manager attended the Metro Cities Annual Meeting.
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29 IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
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31 X. ADJOURNMENT.
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33 Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
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35 Respectfully submitted,
36 Debbie Wolfe
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