HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 09222009I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
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5 CALL TO ORDER.
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7 Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
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9 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
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1 I Mayor Faust 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 Faust; Councilmembers Gray, Roth, and Stille.
16 Absent: Councilmember Thuesen.
17 Also Present: City Manager Mike Morrison.
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20 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
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23 I. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2009 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
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25 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to approve the City
26 Council Meeting Agenda of September 22, 2009.
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28 Motion carried unanimously.
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30 II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
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32 A. Kiwanis Peanut Day Proclamation.
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34 Councilmember Stille recited the proclamation designating Friday, September 25, 2009 as St.
35 Anthony Kiwanis Peanut Day.
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37 Mr. Tom Miller, Kiwanis Member, thanked the City Council for the proclamation and
38 announced the projects and scholarships that are supported by the Kiwanis Club of St. Anthony
39 Village.
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41 Mayor Faust requested Mr. Miller to thank the Kiwanis members for the donations and programs
42 the organization provides to the community.
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44 III. CONSENT AGENDA.
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46 A. Consider September 8, 2009 Council meeting minutes
47 B. Consider licenses and permits.
48 C. Consider payment of claims.
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September 22, 2009
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1 D. Resolution 09 -075 Approval of the Election Judges for the November 3 2009 Municipal
2 General Election.
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4 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to approve the Consent
5 Agenda items.
I Motion carried unanimously.
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9 IV. PUBLIC HEARING.
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11 None.
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13 V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF.
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15 A. Update on Police Department John Ohl Police Chief, presenting
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17 Police Chief Ohl addressed Council and provided an update on the Police Department,
18 specifically on the following topics:
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20 NIXLE Computer Subscriber System:
21 ■ Improvements NIXLE offers from the current computer subscriber system: 1)
22 opportunity to sign up for notifications from adjacent communities; 2) ability for
23 notifications to be sent via text to cell phones; 3) geographical targeting of
24 notifications.
25 ■ Individuals can sign up for City of St. Anthony service at www.nixle.com
26 3105 Bell Lane Death Investigation: The County Attorney's Office will not be proceeding with
27 charges, as the autopsy was inconclusive. The home has been released to the Fire Department
28 who is working with the current owner to get the property cleaned up. Bids are being finalized
29 and the cleanup will take place in the next week.
30 TCF Robberies: Individuals have expressed concern about feeling unsafe in their neighborhood
31 due to robbery issues at TCF. The Police Department has worked with TCF administration and
32 gone over steps the bank can take to be less attractive to potential criminals. The hedging in the
33 front has been removed and there are several other steps that have been discussed for the exterior
34 and the interior of the building. TCF is being cooperative with the suggestions from the Police
35 Department.
36 Recognition of Officer Huddle: The Military Order of Purple Heart presented Officer Huddle
37 with an award for his action with the East Metro SWAT Team in Roseville in December of 2008.
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39 Councilmember Gray commended Police Chief Ohl on the outstanding job he does representing
40 the Police Department and the City.
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42 B. Update on Liquor Operations Mike Larson Liquor Manager presenting.
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44 Liquor Operations Manager Larson addressed Council and provided an update on Liquor
45 Operations, specifically on the following topics:
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September 22, 2009
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1 State of Liquor Operations
2 o Mission Statement
3 o Controlling the Sale of Beverage Alcohol
4 o Value of Municipal Liquor Operations Revenue
5 o 2009 Summary of Sales: 1) sales increase of $161,900; 2) net profit increase
6 of $50,800
7 Five -Year Anniversary of the New Stores
8 o New store openings
9 o Five -Year Net Profit History
10 o A large promotion will be held in October to celebrate the anniversary;
11 information is available on the city website.
12 Visit by Michael Mondovi
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14 Councilmember Roth commended Liquor Manager Larson for the efforts involved with a
15 $50,000 increase in net profits with the current economy.
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17 Mayor Faust commended Liquor Manager Larson for the successful compliance checks and the
18 training provided to staff. He pointed out that the Police Department is likely more vigilant in
19 testing compliance of the municipal liquor operation than a privately run operation. He noted that
20 Michael Mondovi was very impressed with the Liquor Operation during his recent visit.
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22 VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
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24 None.
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26 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
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28 City Manager Morrison reported on the following:
29 ■ Planning Commission Chair Stromgren has announced his resignation due to a relocation
30 from the community. Acceptance of Chair Stromgren's resignation will be included on
31 the Consent Agenda of the October 13, 2009 City Council meeting.
32 ■ There are currently three openings on the Planning Commission and two openings on the
33 Park Commission. The deadline to apply for the commissions is November 20, 2009.
34 ■ Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman will attend the October 27, 2009 City Council
35 meeting to discuss various trends in crime.
36 ■ Paving of the 2009 Street Project is complete; finishing work includes landscaping and
37 sidewalks on Foss Road and Chandler Drive.
38 ■ Emerald Park Project is not complete — ribbon cutting is scheduled for October 14, 2009.
39 ■ The DNR has denied the request for a one -year extension on implementation of the water
40 conservation rate. There will be a discussion on the rates at the October 13, 2009 City
41 Council meting.
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43 Councilmember Stille reported on his attendance at the September 21, 2009 Vital Aging
44 Committee where he provided a presentation on the City Council goals. Under the senior
45 transition goal he discussed the possibility of a community garden at the previous bowling alley
46 site; this could also relate to the environmental goal.
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September 22, 2009
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Councilmember Gray: No report.
Councilmember Roth: No report.
Mayor Faust reported on the City Update he presented to the Chamber of Commerce on
September 15, 2009.
VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM.
Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items that
are not on the regular agenda.
Hearing none, Mayor Faust moved forward with the agenda.
IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
None.
X. ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Hamer
Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
gayor
City Clerk