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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 24, 2009
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7 Mayor Pro Tem Stille called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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9 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
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11 Mayor Pro Tem Stille invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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13 ROLL CALL.
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15 Present: Mayor Pro Tem Stille; Councilmembers Gray, Roth, and Thuesen
16 Absent: Mayor Faust
17 Also Present: City Manager Mike Morrison, City Attorney Jerome Gilligan, Police Chief John Ohl,
18 Fire Chief John Malenick, Todd Hubmer, WSB & Associates, Inc. Justin Messner,
19 WSB & Associates, Inc.
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22 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
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25 I. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 24, 2009 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
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27 Motion by Councilmember Thuesen, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the City
28 Council Meeting Agenda of February 24, 2009.
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30 Motion carried unanimously.
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32 1I. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
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34 A. Autumn Woods Fire Update. John Malenick, Fire Chief John Ohl Police Chief, and
35 Rose Fitzierrells, Autumn Woods presenting,
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37 Fire Chief Malenick provided an update on the February 13, 2009 fire at Autumn Woods
38 Apartments. He reported on the efforts of the Fire Department to extinguish the fire. He thanked
39 the cities of Columbia Heights, Roseville, Fridley, Minneapolis and New Brighton for their
40 assistance. He also thanked the Salvation Army, Red Cross, the St. Anthony Fire Department,
41 the property owners, and Autumn Woods Manager Rose Fitzjerrells.
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43 Police Chief Ohl expressed his pride in the firefighters. He provided information on the goal of
44 the Police Department to support the fire fighters, which is done through crowd and traffic
45 control and setting up for the media.
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47 Ms. Rose Fitzjerrells, Autumn Woods Manager, expressed her thanks to Chief Malenick, Chief
48 Ohl, and the City. She commended the teamwork of the Fire Department, Police Department and
49 Public Works Department and stated the City is 100% ready for a disaster. Within minutes
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1 everything was being handled; the MTC bus company provided a bus for residents until they
2 knew what to do with them, the Mayor, City Council, Mr. Hartman, and Mr. Morrison were all
3 there. Within the first two hours Wal -Mart came with boxes of snacks for the residents. The
4 apartment management company was fantastic with all they did. She expressed her thanks to St.
5 Anthony Police Reserve Officers Carolyn Quick and Mike Pristash for volunteering their time to
6 escort residents to their units to get their belongings.
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8 Mayor Pro Tern Stille stated it was gratifying to see how City staff came together to combat this
9 fire; the teamwork was incredible. It is an example of why the City trains and invests in
10 equipment, people, and infrastructure, and also why they foster mutual aid agreements with the
11 cities that border them. It was very fortunate that there was no loss of life. He thanked Ms.
12 Fitzjerrells who has been a supporter of the community and an active citizen. He noted that she
13 organized a fundraiser to raise money for the Fire Department a few years ago. He wished
14 Autumn Woods the best as they rebuild.
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16 III. CONSENT AGENDA.
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18 A. Consider February 10, 2009 Council meeting minutes.
19 B. Consider licenses and permits.
20 C. Consider payment of claims.
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22 Mayor Pro Tern Stille noted the addition of Village Pub to licenses and permits for approval.
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24 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to approve the Consent
25 Agenda items.
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27 Motion carried unanimously.
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29 IV. PUBLIC HEARING.
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31 A. Resolution 09 -020: Ordering Improvements for 2009 Street and Utility Improvements
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33 Mayor Pro Tern Stille opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m.
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35 Mr. Todd Hubmer, WSB & Associates, provided an overview of the 2009 Street and Utility
36 Improvements. The project consists of street reconstruction, replacement, or new construction of
37 sanitary sewer, water main and storm sewer lines, sidewalk improvements, and street lighting in
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39 1. Chandler Drive from 37`h Avenue NE to Foss Road.
40 2. Foss Road from Chandler Drive to City Limits.
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42 Mr. Hubmer reviewed the project schedule, project cost and funding sources, the City
43 Assessment Policy, and sample assessment payments.
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45 Councilmember Thuesen inquired about the requirement that negotiations on the payment
46 amount can only be done in the first year. Mr. Hubmer explained the full assessment can be paid
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1 at any time, but to avoid future interest charges the assessment must be paid by the end of
2 November this year. This is the only year a partial assessment can be made and the interest can
3 be avoided on that portion of the payment if it is made by August of this year. He noted there is a
4 hardship policy based on age and income. The policy criteria is held by Finance Director Roger
5 Larson and is updated every year based on City policy.
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7 Councilmember Roth verified with Mr. Hubmer that there will be an assessment paid on the
8 public works building frontage included in the project area. He questioned whether the City has
9 always gone with a 32 -foot road assessment when assessing businesses. Mr. Hubmer replied
10 there are other 40 -foot roads in the City, but the policy is based on a 32 -foot wide street. This
11 street is a little wider because it is an Municipal State Aid (MSA) street; however, the assessment
12 is based on the cost to reconstruct the local interior street. The City as a whole befits by the extra
13 width of the MSA street.
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15 Ms. Margaret Richter, resident at 3916 Foss Road, questioned if the property owners are able to
16 pay half of the assessment in August and the other half by November 30`h, and whether they will
17 receive a bill. Mr. Hubmer responded in the affirmative. He indicated the property owners will
18 receive a notice on the exact dollar amount of the assessment in May.
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20 Mayor Pro Tern Stille closed the public hearing at 7:37 p.m.
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22 Councilmember Gray stated this is particularly sensitive at this time with the way the economy
23 is. It is a difficult time to pursue a project like this that will hit individuals and small businesses.
24 However, at this time it makes sense to go ahead with the project. They are able to get it done at
25 a cheaper rate than if they waited one year at which time the assessment would likely be more. It
26 is important to stay on the schedule of maintaining and redoing infrastructure. He encouraged
27 residents to work with City staff to reduce the impact if they are in a situation where the
28 assessment will create an undue hardship.
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30 Councilmember Thuesen stated another reason to keep moving forward is that the work will not
31 get any cheaper. He stated his position that the communities that are stalling on these projects
32 will pay dearly in the future versus if they would have started the process years earlier. He stated
33 he is sympathetic with everyone on this project and knows that they are going through, but it is
34 important to keep pushing forward. In the future they will watch the communities around them
35 and wonder how they will finance projects when prices have gone sky high.
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37 Mayor Pro Tent Stille stated for the record a letter was received from a resident living in the
38 residential area of the project who has questions and concerns about the assessment. He
39 suggested the individual contact City staff regarding the potential for hardship parameters that
40 could be made. He stated his support of moving forward with the project.
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42 Mr. Hubmer provided an overview of Resolution 09 -020.
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44 Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Thuesen, to adopt Resolution 09-
45 020; Ordering Improvements for 2009 Street and Utility Improvements.
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3 B. Resolution 09-02 1 • Adopting and Confirming Assessments for 2009 Street and Utility
4 Improvements.
Mr. Hubmer provided an overview of Resolution 09 -021.
8 Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to adopt Resolution 09-
9 021; Adopting and Confirming Assessments for 2009 Street and Utility Improvements.
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11 Motion carried unanimously.
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13 C. Resolution 09 -022; Awarding the Bid for the 2009 Street and Utility. Improvements
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15 Mr. Hubmer provided an overview of Resolution 09 -022.
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17 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Thuesen, to adopt Resolution 09-
18 022; Awarding the Bid for the 2009 Street and Utility Improvements.
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20 Councilmember Gray questioned if staff has experience working with Northwest Asphalt, Inc.
21 Mr. Hubmer responded in the affirmative and stated the company comes highly recommended.
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23 Councilmember Gray expressed concern about ensuring that punch lists are completed in a
24 timely manner. Mr. Hubmer stated restoration activities will be completed differently this year.
25 Typically they have gone with sod for restoration, which has been difficult. This year the
26 restoration method will consist of six inches of new topsoil and hydroseed.
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28 Councilmember Thuesen commented in all the bids he has seen over the past 13 years he has
29 never seen bids so close, with only a difference of approximately $350,000 from top to bottom.
30 Mr. Hubmer replied he has never seen bids this close on this large of a project. There is so much
31 competition in the marketplace that everyone is sharpening their pencils.
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35 V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF.
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37 A. Resolution 09 -028; Administrative Lot Split 3055 Old Highway 8 Joel Stromgren
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40 Mr. Joel Stromgren, Planning Commission Chair, presented the Planning Commission report on
41 the administrative lot split request at 3055 Old US Highway 8. He reported that the public
42 hearing on the administrative lot split request was tabled from the January Planning Commission
43 meeting at the request of the applicant. At the February Planning Commission the Commission
44 recommended denial of the applicant's request for a lot split at 3055 Old Highway 8 based on the
45 applicant's absence from the public hearing and that he did not provide the requested parking
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analysis for Lot B. There was also concern that the City may be in the position where the clock is
running and would not have control of the process.
4 Mr. David Lutz, General Counsel for The Wirth Companies, addressed the City Council and
5 stated he did not attend the Planning Commission meeting last Tuesday due to
6 miscommunication. He had been working with the Planning Commission over the last couple of
7 months on the lot split, suggestions were made, and the application was tabled several different
8 times. He was playing email and phone tag with staff. Due to administrative delays the revised
9 materials were not finished until last Wednesday. Mr. Lutz stated it was the intention of his client
10 to take the recommendation of the Planning Commission and make these two lots conforming,
11 and to have the parking analysis completed, which has been done. At this point he believes they
12 have everything together and it has been presented and included in the Council's material. If
13 Council is of the opinion that more time is needed for analysis, his client is willing to table this
14 for another month and meet with the Planning Commission. He stated under the ordinance the
15 City is allowed 120 days to rule on a lot split. He stated his client would like to get this
16 accomplished. He is working under a window of time; there is currently no financing on this lot
17 and his client is in the process of new financing. It will be more difficult to get a lender to release
18 a portion of a lot once financing is in place.
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20 Councilmember Thuesen questioned why the client did not attend the Planning Commission
21 meeting. Mr. Lutz replied it was his mistake.
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23 Mayor Pro Tem Stille requested a summary of the legal opinion on the application. City Attorney
24 Gilligan explained the letter included in the Council's packet is in reference to an earlier
25 application where a line was drawn just north of the existing building creating a nonconforming
26 situation. His recommendation was that the application should be denied. With the current
27 proposal the applicant has moved the lot line further north. His understanding is that the
28 requirement under the code for parking is 91 spaces, and the revised application would have 92
29 spaces according to where the line is drawn. The plat would now be conforming, other than a 5-
30 foot setback for parking under the code which would need to be complied with when the lot is
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33 Mayor Pro Tem Stille inquired about the status of the 60 -day rule. City Attorney Gilligan replied
34 with a subdivision the 60 -day rule does not apply; it is a 120 -day rule. The application was
35 submitted in December; the expiration of the 120 -day timeline would be April 22, 2009. He
36 noted a public hearing was held at the January meeting and was continued to the February
37 meeting, so the public hearing was held on this application. If the Council decides to refer the
38 application back to the Planning Commission he would recommend re- noticing the public
39 hearing on the application.
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41 Mr. Lutz stated he is happy to answer any questions. He feels his client is being penalized for
42 him missing a meeting; he did not think the application was included on the February Planning
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Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Thuesen, to table Resolution 09-
028; Administrative Lot Split 3055 Old Highway 8, with a recommendation to refer the
application back to the Planning Commission.
City Manager Morrison indicated the application may not be able to be included on the March
Planning Commission meeting agenda due to notification requirements. He asked whether the
applicant will provide authorization to extend the 120 -day timeline. Mr. Lutz stated it may be
moot at that point. He will grant the extension but it may be withdrawn until April 30, 2009.
Mayor Pro Tern Stille noted that the applicant is trying to create value. The Council is more than
happy to listen to the applicant and work with them, but they would like the application to be
reviewed by the Planning Commission.
Motion carried unanimously.
VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
A. Consider Resolution 09-023, St Anthony Village Water Emergency and
Conservation Plan.
Mr. Justin Messner, WSB & Associates, provided a presentation on the St. Anthony Village
Water Emergency and Conservation Plan.
Mayor Pro Tern Stille noted that the Metropolitan Council will not approve the City's
Comprehensive Plan without the implementation of the Water Emergency and Conservation
Plan. He verified with Mr. Messner that the Water Reuse Facility is included in the Water
Emergency and Conservation Plan and stated this should be a hallmark example of the City's
willingness to be kind to the environment.
Mr. Messner presented Resolution 09 -023 for approval by the Council.
Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to adopt Resolution 09-
023, Adopting St. Anthony Village Water Emergency and Conservation Plan.
Motion carried unanimously.
B. Consider Resolution 09-024, St Anthony Village Water Resource Management
Plan.
Mr. Messner provided a presentation on the St. Anthony Village Water Resource Management
Plan.
Councilmember Gray inquired how long the flooding in the area of 39th Avenue and Fordum has
been occurring. Mr. Hubmer stated the flooding at 39`h Avenue and Fordham has been occurring
for a long time. The problem associated with that is Ramsey County Ditch No. 2, which is now
Silver Lane, drains from to Silver Lake to the east and eventually to Rice Creek. It is the
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1 downstream system in Silver Lane that causes the issue at 39`h Avenue and Fordham. The
2 Apache Plaza redevelopment area has helped to alleviate that a bit. There are ideas floating
3 around about Mirror Lake for the future. This includes reducing the discharge from Mirror Lake
4 which will reduce the flood potential at that intersection. There really are not a lot of options
5 within 39`h Avenue to solve the problem. Staff looked at a permanent pipe solution which would
6 have been at a very expensive cost to alleviate that one intersection of flooding. As
7 redevelopment continues to occur in the area they will continue to add ponding that was not in
8 place previously.
10 Councilmember Thuesen questioned who would pay for future work on the Mirror Lake outlet.
11 Mr. Messner replied this would be a City funded improvement.
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13 Mayor Pro Tern Stille requested clarification that with regard to financial considerations, the
14 proposed Water Resources Management Plan is just a plan at this time that states what the City
15 would like to complete. Mr. Messner responded in the affirmative and stated it is a general
16 outline for the City to follow that outlines priorities.
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18 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to adopt Resolution 09-
19 024, Adopting St. Anthony Village Water Resources Management Plan.
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21 Motion carried unanimously.
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23 C. Consider Resolution 09 -025: Accepting Water Tower Park Water Main Replacement
24 Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids
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26 Mr. Messner provided a presentation on the Water Tower Park Water Main Replacement Plans
27 and Specifications and advised on staff's recommendation for ordering advertisement of bids.
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29 Councilmember Thuesen questioned if there was discussion at the time that Water Tower Park
30 was constructed about replacing the pipe being discussed tonight. Mr. Hubmer replied there was
31 a tight budget for Water Tower Park. Rerouting the line around the other side of the water tower
32 was not likely a cost that would have been acceptable with the park improvements.
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34 Councilmember Roth inquired about the use of pvc piping in this project and whether it is used
35 throughout the City. Mr. Hubmer provided information on the tested use of pvc piping in this
36 environment. He explained the benefits of using pvc piping in the project and the expectation to
37 use pvc piping in future projects.
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39 Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to adopt Resolution 09-
40 025, Accepting Water Tower Park Water Main Replacement Plans and Specifications and
41 Ordering Advertisement for Bids.
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43 Motion carried unanimously.
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45 D. Consider Resolution 09-026, the Feasibility Report and Order Plans &
46 Specifications for the Arbors Alley Roadway and Utility Improvement Project
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2 Mr. Hubmer provided an overview of the Arbors Alley Roadway and Utility Improvement
3 Project Feasibility Report and the proposed project schedule.
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5 Councilmember Gray inquired about the need for a second entrance for fire protection. Mr.
6 Hubmer explained the access off of Old Highway 8 is not wide enough for multiple emergency
7 vehicles to access the Arbors. The second access provides another location for emergency
8 vehicles to respond.
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10 Councilmember Roth requested clarification on whether City funds will be used on the
11 improvement project. Mr. Hubmer replied the project is 100% assessable to be entirely paid by
12 the benefitting property owners with no City contribution. He stated this project is not required to
13 be taken on by the City. The Arbors Townhome Community petitioned the City to begin this
14 process. He believes they are concerned about future expenditures on the alley. As opposed to
15 issuing a bond for this project there would be an internal loan that would be paid back through
16 the assessments.
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18 Mayor Pro Tern Stille noted it is difficult for an association like this to borrow from a bank. This
19 mechanism allows the association to have the property assessed.
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21 Mr. Bernard Grisez, resident at 2908 Old Highway 8, stated the developer of the project did not
22 disclose that the alley was connected to the Association. The Association found out about it
23 when there was a water main break that affected properties along Old Highway 8; it cost them a
24 lot of money to fix that break. The Arbors does not have access to the alley; it dead ends by
25 landscaping that is between them. In addition, the Arbors has their own fire hydrant. The
26 Association would like the City to take this over because it is probably the only alley in the City
27 that is privately owned as far as they know. He pointed out that probably half the people in the
28 Association are retirees on fixed incomes.
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30 Mayor Pro Tern Stille questioned if the Association Board has approved this transfer of
31 ownership. Mr. Hubmer replied he is not sure if formal Board action was taken, but the City has
32 received a petition that mentions that ownership of the alley would be transferred to the City.
33 This would be necessary for the City to conduct the improvements and assessments. The
34 Association Board members have given staff the direction to go down this path.
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36 City Attorney Gilligan advised that the City would need interest in the property in order to
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39 Ms. Norine Jaros, resident at 2916 Old Highway 8, addressed the City Council and stated she is a
40 member of the Board of Directors of the Arbors of St. Anthony. She stated the Board confirmed
41 after their public hearing about three weeks ago that they want to go forward with the project.
42 There are a significant number of homeowners that have signed the petition to do the project;
43 they have the support of the majority of the people to do this and they would like to proceed
44 should the City Council approve this.
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Councilmember Gray questioned if this will set a precedent. He stated he is aware of at least one
private alley in the City other than this one. Mr. Hubmer replied he does not think there is an
obligation for the City to proceed in this manner with future alleys that are private. There are
extenuating circumstances in this situation. The alley does not serve the people that own it; they
had an inherit risk they were not aware of He noted the project is 100% assessable back to the
residents.
8 City Attorney Gilligan advised that this project does not set a precedent. It is a fairly unique
9 situation given the water main, which is the purpose to complete the project.
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11 Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to adopt Resolution 09-
12 026, Accepting the Feasibility Report and Order Plans & Specifications for the Arbors Alley
13 Roadway and Utility Improvement Project.
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15 Motion carried unanimously.
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17 E. Consider Ordinance 09 -002; Illicit Discharge Detection Elimination Ordinance (1S`
18 reading.
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20 Mr. Hubmer reviewed the ordinance with the Council and advised staff recommends approval of
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23 Councilmember Gray requested clarification that this is a different connection than what was
24 previously discussed in relation to sump pumps, etc. connecting to the sanitary sewer. Mr.
25 Hubmer replied that is correct. A legal connection is allowed to the storm sewer system.
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27 Mayor Pro Tern Stille inquired whether staff recommends waiving the second and third readings
28 of the proposed ordinance. City Manager Morrison responded in the affirmative.
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30 Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Thucsen, to approve the First
31 Reading, Waive the Second and Third Readings, and adopt Ordinance 09 -002; Illicit Discharge
32 Detection Elimination Ordinance.
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36 F. Consider Ordinance 09 -001, Adopting the Re- Codified City Code. Mike Morrison, City
37 Manager, presenting (2 "d reading).
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39 City Manager Momson reviewed the ordinance with the Council and indicated this is the second
40 reading of the proposed ordinance. He stated the City's Code of Ordinances was last re- codified
41 in 1993. In the 15 years since, the Code of Ordinance has experienced occasional minor revisions
42 that reflected changes in the local, state, or federal levels. However, in the last two years there
43 have been more substantial changes that needed to be included in the City Code of Ordinances.
44 This includes major changes to the City's Sign Ordinance, Building code, Fire code, changes to
45 the State's Statute on dangerous dog designation necessitated changes to the City's Animal
46 Control Ordinance, and the addition of a City Housing Code. The new City Code has been re-
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1 organized and re- formatted so that the information can be easily found using titles, chapters,
2 sections and subject matter located in a table of context. Third reading of the ordinance is
3 scheduled for the March 10, 2009 City Council meeting. The re- codification will take effect
4 April 1, 2009 in order to give the Police Department time to work with County staff.
Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Thuesen, to approve Second
Reading of Ordinance 09 -001, an Ordinance Adopting the Re- Codified City Code.
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11 G. Consider Ordinance 09 -003: Planning Commission Compensation. Mike Morrison, City
12 Manager, presenting (first reading).
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14 City Manager Morrison reviewed the ordinance with the Council and indicated that Council has
15 requested staff to prepare a revision to Section 305.04, Planning Commission Compensation.
16 Currently, Section 305.04 provides financial remuneration on a monthly basis for the Planning
17 Commission members to compensate them for their expenses to attend monthly meetings. The
18 proposed change to the Ordinance compensates the Planning Commission at $25 per meeting
19 attended, rather than $25 per month. Staff recommends waiving the second and third readings of
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22 Councilmember Roth questioned how Planning Commission compensation is handled in other
23 cities. City Manager Mornson replied most cities do not actually compensate the Planning
24 Commission. However, cities that are outside of the metro area do provide compensation, which
25 is an incentive for members to apply to serve on the commission.
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27 Mayor Pro Tern Still commented that the compensation is a small thank you to the
28 commissioners for their service. He noted the commissioners drive to sites, conduct research and
29 contemplate things such as variance requests and replattings.
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31 Motion by Councilmember Thuesen, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to approve the First
32 Reading, Waive the Second and Third Readings, and adopt Ordinance 09 -003; Planning
33 Commission Compensation.
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37 H. Consider Resolution 09 -027: A Request to Keep three Hen Chickens as Pets in the R -3
38 Zoning District. Mike Momson, City Manager, presenting,
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40 City Manager Mornson reviewed the resolution with the Council and indicated that staff received
41 a request from Mr. Todd Roepke, 3901 Foss Road, to be allowed to house three hen chickens.
42 Included with his request, Mr. Roepke provided signature pages from some of his neighbors. He
43 also provided additional information regarding chickens as pets from various sources. The City
44 Ordinance is silent on the keeping of animals in any zoning district. Section 1210.02 states
45 "Keeping of Certain Animals states that certain animals cannot be kept closer than 500 feet to
46 any human habitation of platted land, without the approval of the City Council." 3901 Foss Road
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1 is in the R -3 Zoning District and there is nothing in the Ordinance regarding R -3 that restricts
2 animals, such as chickens, from existing in that zoning district. Mr. Roepke is the tenant of the
3 property and has permission from the landlord to house the hens.
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5 Councilmember Gray suggested future consideration of including a requirement in the ordinance
6 similar to other cities of 75 to 80 signatures of approval by neighbors.
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8 Councilmember Thuesen stated his support of a work session discussion on amending the
9 ordinance, as this is the second request to house chickens within nine months.
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11 Mayor Pro Tern Stille inquired about the purpose for housing the hens and what kind of hens
12 they will be. Mr. Todd Roepke, 3901 Foss Road, addressed the City Council and state the hens
13 will be pets and a hobby and will provide eggs. He is not certain about what kind of hens they
14 will be; they will be medium sized, five to six pounds, and will be egg layers. They will all be
15 hens and will be kept in his shop indoors.
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17 Mayor Pro Tern Stille clarified that the City expects only hens to be housed on the property, and
18 that there are no roosters being approved.
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20 Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to adopt Resolution 09-
21 027; A Request to Keep Three Hen Chickens as Pets in the R -3 Zoning District.
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23 Councilmember Thuesen stated his opposition to the proposed resolution. He expressed concern
24 that the request is vague as to the kind and size of hens and stated his opposition to farm animals
25 being housed in the City.
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27 Motion carried 3 -1 ( Thuesen).
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29 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
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31 City Manager Momson reported on the following:
32 ■ March 9`" Joint City Council/Park Commission meeting at 5:15 p.m.
33 ■ Emerald Park Bid Opening scheduled for March 4, 2009.
34 ■ March 10, 2009 City Council meeting agenda will include: Emerald Park bids, two bond
35 sales from Stacie Kvilvang of Ehlers an Associates and department reports from Public
36 Works and Fire Departments.
37 ■ Metropolitan Emergency Board awarded the City a grant in the amount of $12,246 for six
38 radios for public works The City is required to match $3,000.
39 ■ Falcon Heights and Lauderale meeting scheduled for March 3, 2009 to discuss the
40 renewal of the police contract arrangement.
41 ■ Junior Achievement started; the students will attend the March 24, 2009 City Council
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43 ■ Thank you to the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments for the great job dealing
44 with the Autumn Woods fire.
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Councilmember Roth inquired about the status of discussion with garbage haulers. City Manager
Mornson replied staff met with the garbage haulers in January and provided the suggestions that
came forward from the task force. The haulers planned to discuss the suggestions and hold
another meeting in the spring.
Councilmember Thuesen announced that Wilshire Park honored five elders as residents that
made an impact in St. Anthony. The third graders put on a program for them using story lines
from their lives in a song based show.
Councilmember Gray: No report.
Councilmember Roth: No report.
Mayor Pro Tem Stille suggested inviting the students returning from Salo to make a presentation
to the City Council in the next 30 days.
VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM.
Mayor Pro Tem Stille invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on
items that are not on the regular agenda.
Hearing none, Mayor Pro Tem Stille moved forward with the agenda.
IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
City Manager Morrison announced the following:
• Hennepin County Assessment Hearing scheduled for Monday, April 13, 2009.
• Plaques received for the City's Water Reuse Project and reducing the use of salt on the
roads have been added to the Wall of Fame in the Council Chambers.
Mayor Pro Tem Stille announced that George Wagner will be honored at the St. Anthony
Chamber of Commerce 23`d Annual Meeting scheduled for March 26, 2009.
X. ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Pro Tem Stille adjourned the meeting at 9:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Hamer
Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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