HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 05102016I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 MAY 10, 2016
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5 CALL TO ORDER.
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7 Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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9 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
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11 Mayor Faust invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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13 Present: Mayor Faust Councilmembers Brever, Gray, Jenson and Stille
14 Absent: None
15 Also Present: City Manager Mark Casey, Police Officer Brandon Hess, Police Officer Trent Studer,
16 Police Chief John Ohl, Captain Dominic Cotroneo, Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers &
17 Associates, and City Engineer Todd Hubmer,
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19 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
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22 I. APPROVAL OF THE MAY 10, 2016, CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
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24 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Brever, to approve the City
25 Council Meeting Agenda of May 10, 2016.
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27 Motion carried 5 -0.
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29 17. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
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31 A. Swearing in of St. Anthony Village Police Officer Brandon Hess
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33 Chief John Ohl introduced and gave a brief background of Brandon Hess. Mayor Faust swore in
34 Brandon Hess as an officer of the St. Anthony Village Police Department.
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36 B. Swearing in of St. Anthony Village Police Officer Trent Studer
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38 Chief John Ohl introduced and gave a brief background of Trent Studer. Mayor Faust swore in
39 Trent Studer as an officer of the St. Anthony Village Police Department.
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41 Mayor Faust thanked the families of Brandon Hess and Trent Studer for their support.
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43 C. Retiring Police Chief John Ohl and Captain Dominic Cotroneo Presentation
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45 City Manager Mark Casey reviewed Chief John Ohl and Captain Dominic Cotroneo will be
46 retiring from St. Anthony Police Department.
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48 Captain Dominic Cotroneo said goodbye to the City and thanked the Council and residents for
49 their support throughout the years. Councilmember Jensen stated his children remarked on what
50 a nice person Captain Cotroneo was with the DARE program. Councilmember Stille thanked
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Captain Cotroneo for his contributions and leadership to the City. Councilmember Gray stated
his children also participated in the DARE program and they have great memories. He thanked
Captain for his service. Councilmember Breyer stated her children admire and respected Captain
Cotroneo. Mayor Faust stated Chief Ohl and Captain Cotroneo were a great team. Captain
Cotroneo's influence on the children and residents of the City is telling of the class act he is.
Mayor Faust thanked him for his service to the City.
City Manager Mark Casey announced Thursday, June 2 from 4 -6pm there will be an open house
for these retirements at City Hall.
Chief John Ohl stated his 33 years in law enforcement were wonderful. He thanked numerous
people for their support including the City Council, the City Manager, the Police Officers, the
Office Manager, Dominic Cotroneo, and his family.
Mr. Dave Unmacht, Executive Director, League of Minnesota Cities provided words of best
wishes to Captain Cotroneo and Chief Ohl.
City Manager Casey thanked Chief Ohl for his service, his professionalism and his friendship.
Councilmember Breyer thanked Chief Ohl for his service and his concern for individuals.
Councilmember Gray congratulated Chief Ohl on his retirement. Councilmember Stille stated
Chief Ohl has been a great Chief and a great ambassador for the community. Councilmember
Jenson stated it has been a privilege to know Chief Ohl and see his excellent work. Mayor Faust
stated it is difficult to use words to describe what Chief Ohl has done for the City. Chief Ohl's
leadership is outstanding and he has never asked anyone to do something that he has not done
himself. Mayor Faust stated Chief Ohl deserves the time to relax and reflect and he is grateful to
have had Chief Ohl in the City.
Mr. Dave Unmacht, League of Minnesota Cities, provided an update on the LMC activities.
CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approval of April 26, 2016, City Council meeting minutes
B. Licenses and Permits
C. Claims
D. Resolution 16 -040 a resolution Approving Gambling License by the Minnesota Youth
Athletic Services Organization at The Unofficial Located at 3701 Stinson Boulevard
Motion by Councilmember Brever, seconded by Councilmember Jenson to approve the Consent
Agenda items as presented.
PUBLIC HEARING - NONE.
REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF - NONE
GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL
Motion carried 5 -0
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1 A. Resolution 16 -041 a resolution relating to $1,455,000 General Obligation Improvement
2 Bonds, Series 2016A, Awarding the Sale, Fixing the Form and Details and Providing for
3 the Execution and Delivery Thereof and Security Therefor and Levying Ad Valorem
4 Taxes for the Payment Thereof.
Ms. Stacie Kvilvang reviewed both Resolutions 16 -041 and 16 -042 together. The presale for
these Bonds were discussed at a previous Council Meeting. Ms. Kvilvang reviewed the details of
both bonds, noting the rates received were very good.
10 Motion by Councilmember Jenson seconded by Councilmember Brever, to approve Resolution
11 16 -041 a resolution relating to $1,455,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds Series
12 2016A, Awarding the Sale. Fixing the Form and Details and Providing for the Execution and
13 Delivery Thereof and Security Therefor and Levying Ad Valorem Taxes for the Payment
14 Thereof to Baird of Milwaukee. WI.
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16 Motion carried 5 -0
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18 B. Resolution 16 -042 a resolution relating to $1,445,000 General Obligation Tax Abatement
19 Bonds, Series 2016B, Awarding the Sale, Fixina the Form and Details and Providing for
20 the Execution Thereof and Security Therefor.
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22 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Brever, to approve Resolution
23 16 -042 a resolution relating to $1,445,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds Series
24 2016B, Awarding the Sale. Fixing the Form and Details and Providing for the Execution and
25 Delivery Thereof and Security Therefor and Levying Ad Valorem Taxes for the Payment
26 Thereof to Baird of Milwaukee. WI.
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31 C. Resolution 16 -043 a resolution Accepting Plans and Specifications and Ordering
32 Advertisement for Bids for the highway Safety Improvement Project (HSIP)
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34 City Engineer Todd Hubmer reviewed the resolution for Council consideration approving the
35 plans and specifications and authorizing the advertisement for bids for the Highway Safety
36 Improvement Project. Bids are anticipated to be opened on or near June 3, 2016 and bringing the
37 bid results to Council in June. Mr. Hubmer indicated the project location on a map. The project
38 will include sidewalk improvements on Stinson Boulevard NE and 37`h Avenue NE.
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40 The project will also include traffic signal improvements on Stinson and 37`h Avenue, Stinson
41 and 39`h Avenue, 37`h Avenue and Highcrest Road, Silver Lake Road and 37`h Avenue, Silver
42 Lake Road and 39`h Avenue, and Silver Lake Road, Silver Lane, St. Anthony Blvd and Brighton
43 Blvd, and St. Anthony Blvd and Kenzie Terrace /Silver Lake Road. The traffic signal
44 improvements will include countdown timers at pedestrian crossings, APS for the visually
45 impaired, additional signal heads, relocating push buttons for easier access, readjusting and/or
46 installing pedestrian ramps and upgrading pavement markings.
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1 Mr. Hubmer confirmed the project partners are MnDOT, Federal Highway Department,
2 Hennepin County, Ramsey County, City of Columbia Heights, City of Roseville and the School
3 District. The project costs /funding breakdown is Total Project Cost: $1,598,000; HSIP grant
4 award of $690,000; Local required match of $77,000; Hennepin County and Ramsey County
5 cost participation; and additional costs above grant amount and locally required match are the
6 responsibility of the city and any agreements with partners.
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8 Mr. Hubmer reviewed the remaining schedule for the project. Mayor Faust asked if there are
9 countdown timers on all intersections and Mr. Hubmer stated every signal that is being worked
10 on will have countdown timers.
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12 Motion by Councilmember Gray seconded by Councilmember Jenson to approve Resolution
13 16 -043 a resolution accenting Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for
14 the City of St. Anthony Village Highway Safety Improvement Project
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16 Motion carried 5 -0
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18 D. Ordinance 2016 -02 an ordinance Amending Chapter 32 to add Tree Care Ordinance 2nd
19 of 3`d readings.
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21 City Manager Casey reviewed that this ordinance would establish the Parks Commission as the
22 Tree Board. The Tree Board would be responsible for recommendations to the City Council
23 regarding the comprehensive tree plan for areas within the public right -of -way and City parks. In
24 addition, if requested by the City Council, the Parks Commission (Tree Board) can consider,
25 investigate, and recommend tree care matters as needed. Once adopted the City would be eligible
26 for Tree City USA designation.
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28 Motion by Councilmember Brever, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve Second
29 Reading of Ordinance No. 2016 — 02 an Ordinance Adding Section §32.39 TREE CARE
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31 Motion carried 5 -0
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33 E. Ordinance 2016 -03 an ordinance Amending Chapter 112 to Change Hours of Sale on
34 Sundays for Establishments Holding an On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License
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36 City Manager Casey reviewed that this ordinance would amend Chapter 112 to change hours of
37 sale on Sundays for establishments holding an on -sale intoxicating liquor license. Currently the
38 City of St. Anthony allows for intoxicating liquor or wine to be sold in conjunction with food on
39 Sundays beginning at 10:00 a.m. The ordinance amendment would change the beginning time on
40 Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Minnesota State Statute 340A.504(3) allows for holders of
41 on -sale intoxicating liquor licenses to sell liquor in conjunction with food beginning at 8:00 a.m.
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44 Motion by Councilmember Stille seconded by Councilmember Jenson to approve Second
45 Reading of Ordinance No 2016 -03 an Ordinance Amending Chanter 112 to change hours of
46 sale on Sundays for establishments holding an on -sale intoxicating liquor license
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48 Motion carried 5 -0
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2 F. Resolution 16 -044 a resolution Authorizing the he Agreement with Hennepin County for the
3 Use of E -Poll Pads
5 City Manager Casey reviewed the resolution to authorize the agreement with Hennepin County
6 for the use of E -Poll Pads. Hennepin County has purchased electronic poll books from
7 KNOWiNK to be used in Hennepin County cities. There is no cost to the City of St. Anthony
8 for the E -Poll Pads. The E -Poll Pads will be used starting with the Primary Election on August
9 9, 2016 and will speed up lines at the polls; help election judges through each step of the process,
10 including election day registration; allow instantaneous absentee ballot updates to be received
11 wirelessly; provide cities data on polling place activity and Election Judge performance; and
12 enable cities to hire fewer election judges eventually by making polling places more efficient.
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14 Councilmember Jenson asked if the E -Poll Pads would be used in the Ramsey County portion of
15 polling and Mr. Casey stated the Hennepin County sites would have the E -Poll Pads and they are
16 still working with Ramsey County for the Ramsey County sites.
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18 Mayor Faust stated the E -Poll will replace the sign in sheets and decrease the number of election
19 judges needed over time.
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21 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Brever, to approve Resolution
22 16 -044 a resolution Authorizing the he Agreement with Hennepin County for the Use of E -Poll
23 Pads.
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25 Motion carried 5 -0
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27 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
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29 City Manager Casey reported there will be a construction education event held on Stinson
30 Avenue in the Unofficial Parking lot on Thursday, May 19 at 3:00 p.m. Free and open to all. The
31 event will be an opportunity for people to see how construction works.
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33 All residents should have received a postcard advising about the watering ban and the splash
34 pads being closed. More information can be found on the City's website. Green door hangers
35 will be placed on doors of non - compliant residents.
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37 197 vehicles went through for the Spring Clean-up held last Saturday. This is slightly down from
38 last year.
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40 Councilmember Gray reported last Monday, May 2, he attended the Council Work Session and
41 on Wednesday, May 4, he attended the Sports Boosters meeting. On May 7, he attended the City
42 Clean-Up Day.
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44 Councilmember Brever reported she attended the Council Work Session and also the City Clean-
45 Up Day.
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47 Councilmember Jenson stated he attended the Council Work Session and the City Clean-Up Day.
48 He attended the Wilshire Park Open House for grandparents. The school was packed.
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2 Councilmember Stille stated he attended the same meetings as the others.
4 Mayor Faust thanked the Council for attending the City Clean-Up Day. This provides a great
5 opportunity for people to get rid of things. On May 9, he attended the Regional Council of
6 Mayors along with City Manager Casey. There was a presentation on solar gardens which the
7 City is looking into. Mayor Faust attended the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization
8 meeting.
10 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM.
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Ms. Traci Thomas, President of Continental Property Group, and developer purchasing Lowry
Grove Manufactured Housing Community, stated she is working hard to provide information to
the residents during the transition. She looks forward to coming back to the City Council to
discuss a viable development plan for that site.
IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
X. ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie Wolfe
Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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Ci Clerk
Mayor