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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 27, 2009
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.
ROLL CALL.
Present: Mayor Faust; Councilmembers Roth, Stille, and Thuesen
Absent: Councilmember Gray.
Also Present: City Manager Mike Morrison, Finance Director Roger Larson, Public Works Director
Jay Hartman, Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers & Associates, and Todd Hubmer, WSB &
Associates.
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
ITEMS.
I. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 27, 2009 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
Motion by Councilmember Thuesen, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to approve the City
Council Meeting Agenda of October 27, 2009.
Motion carried unanimously.
II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
A. Presentation of Recognition Plaque to Joel StromUen, Planning Commission Chair.
Mayor Faust presented Joel Stromgren with a plaque of recognition for his service on the
Planning Commission, five of the six years of service as Planning Commission Chair.
III. CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Consider October 13, 2009 Council meeting minutes.
B. Consider licenses and permits.
C. Consider payment of claims.
D. Resolution 09 -079: Accepting $9,753.75 from Hennepin Countv as their Portion of the
Water Re -Use Project as reflected in the Cost Share Agreement.
Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to approve the Consent
Agenda items.
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Motion carried unanimously.
3 IV. PUBLIC HEARING.
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5 None.
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7 V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF.
9 A. Presentation from Mike Freeman Hennepin County Attorney.
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11 Mike Freeman, Hennepin County Attorney, provided an overview of current efforts of the
12 Hennepin County Attorney's Office in the areas of community policing, mortgage fraud, and
13 slowing crime trends.
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15 Mayor Faust thanked Mr. Freeman for the cooperation between the Hennepin County Attorney's
16 Office and the St. Anthony Police Department.
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18 VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
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20 A. Consider Resolution 09 -080: Call for Sale of Bond for Refinancing Stacie Kvilvang,
21 Ehlers & Associates. presenting:
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23 Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers & Associates, provided an overview of the Pre -Sale Report for
24 $1,700,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2009B. The purpose of the proposed
25 debt is refinancing of the following: 2001A GO Abatement Bonds; 2001B GO Improvement
26 Bonds; 2002A GO Improvement Bonds. Ms. Kvilvang provided information on the anticipated
27 bond rating of "AA" and the original purpose of the Bonds being refinanced. The Bond
28 refinancing will not affect the 2010 levy; it will have the ability to affect the 2011 levy. The
29 anticipated annual savings will vary based on rates. The City is reimbursed by the School District
30 for a portion of the 2001A GO Abatement Bonds.
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32 Mayor Faust noted the life of the bonds has not been extended, and that the refinancing of the
33 bonds will result in a lower interest rate with an estimated future savings of $220,000 Net
34 Present Value.
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36 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to adopt Resolution 09-
37 080; Call for Sale of Bond for Refinancing.
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39 Motion carried unanimously.
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41 B. City Engineer's Update. Todd Hubmer. WSB & Associates presenting
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43 Todd Hubmer, WSB & Associates, presented the City Engineer's Update and answered
44 questions of the City Council on the following projects: 1) 2009 Street Reconstruction Project;
45 2) Water Tower Park Watermain Replacement Project; 3) Arbors Alley Improvement Project; 4)
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1 St. Anthony Boulevard Mill and Overlay Project; 5) St. Anthony Village Water Reuse Facility;
2 6) Emerald Park.
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4 Councilmember Stille requested Mr. Hubmer to present a recap to Council on the Emerald Park
5 Project budget.
7 Mayor Faust encouraged residents to view the rain gauge that is available for viewing on the City
8 website. The gauge is provided in conjunction with the Mississippi Watershed Management
9 Organization (MWMO) to monitor water quality.
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11 Mr. Hubmer provided an update on the design of the 2010 Street Reconstruction Project and the
12 2010 Street Reconstruction Project schedule. The Project includes a variety of proposed road
13 layouts, including installing a cul -de -sac at select locations on Silver Lane.
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15 Mayor Faust noted the Council had directed staff to look into the possibility of a cul -de -sac in
16 this area due to complaints about cut - through traffic and the upcoming Silver Lane
17 reconstruction.
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19 Councilmember Stille inquired about the sentiment of the public on removing parking on the
20 south side of Silver Lane. Mr. Hubmer replied that this was discussed at the public informational
21 meeting. It will affect two houses, as most of the homes have access onto Silver Lane and are
22 near side streets for parking.
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24 Mayor Faust suggested consideration of including a bump -in for the few houses that face Silver
25 Lane. He indicated there should also be discussion on installing a cul -de -sac on an interior street
26 as opposed to Silver Lane. He noted the possibility of "Slow Down for Children" signs, and
27 pointed out that the cities of St. Anthony and New Brighton are trying to work together to make
28 the communities safer.
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30 Mr. Hubmer provided an overview of issues associated with a possible relocation of the Silver
31 Lane sidewalk from the south side to the north side of the street from Stinson Boulevard to Silver
32 Lake Road. Based on the number of potential conflicts, property acquisitions, and disruptions to
33 the surrounding landscape, staff recommends the sidewalk be installed on the south side of Silver
34 Lane. He reported that the foot traffic at Silverwood Park is heavier than in other locations in the
35 Three Rivers Park District, and that the District is looking for ways to improve connectivity in
36 St. Anthony.
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38 Mr. Hubmer informed that a meeting was held with the Rice Creek Watershed District, Ramsey
39 County, the MPCA, and the cities of New Brighton and Columbia Heights in regards to Silver
40 Lake as an impaired water body. He reported that Silver Lake is expected to meet the TMDL
41 requirements in the next couple of years, which is far ahead of what had been anticipated.
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43 C. Consider Ordinance 2009 - 006; Amending Water Rates in Section 33 of the St Anthony
44 City Code. (I" reading)
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October 27, 2009
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1 City Manager Momson and Finance Director Larson provided a PowerPoint presentation on the
2 proposed City of St. Anthony Tiered Water Rates.
3 . Proposed Residential Tiers (Option 1, Option 2, Option 3)
4 . Proposed Commercial Tiers (Option 1, Option 2, Option 3)
5 . Proposed Tiers — High School (Option 1, Option 2, Option 3)
6 • Proposed Tiers — Wilshire Elementary (Option 1, Option 2, Option 3)
7 • Proposed Tiers — Happy's (Option 1, Option 2, Option 3)
9 City Manager Momson requested direction from Council on the proposed ordinance amendment,
10 noting that Option 1 is included in the draft ordinance.
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12 Councilmember Roth requested information regarding the difference in the tiers proposed for
13 Wilshire Elementary and the High School. Finance Director Larson explained that the goal
14 throughout the tiers is to impact all of the users fairly and equitably. A sensitivity analysis of the
15 tiered rates will be conducted each quarter in 2010 to determine if changes are recommended.
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17 Councilmember Stille inquired about the implementation of the tiered rates into the billing
18 system. Finance Director Larson replied that the software vendor has indicated their ability to
19 implement the tiered rates into the billing system. Staff will be meeting with the vendor to ensure
20 that the implementation is done correctly.
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22 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Thuesen, to approve the First
23 Reading of Ordinance 2009 -006; Amending Water Rates in Section 33 of the St. Anthony City
24 Code.
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26 Councilmember Stille commented that there is a good chance that the School District will use
27 less water with the recent improvements. The City attempts to operate this budget at net zero; in
28 general concept the tiered rates will redistribute who pays for the water. The rates will continue
29 to be monitored until they reach the right mix.
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31 Motion carried unanimously.
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33 D. Consider Ordinance 2009 -007, Amending Sewer Rates in Section 33 of the St Anthony
34 City Code. Wt reading).
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36 City Manager Morrison and Finance Director Larson provided a PowerPoint presentation on the
37 proposed amendment to the City of St. Anthony Sewer Rates.
38 • 2008 Sewer Revenues & Expenditures
39 • 2009 and 2010 Projected Operating Costs
40 • Rate of $3.50 per 1,000 Gallons to balance budget (current rate = $3.30 Per 1,000
41 Gallons)
42 • 2007 — 2010 Sewer Revenues & Expenditures
43 • Residential Impact
44 • Impact of Future Increases
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City Manager Morrison requested direction from Council on the proposed ordinance amendment
to increase the sewer rate to $3.50 per 1,000 gallons ($.0035 per gallon) effective 01/01/2010.
Councilmember Roth requested clarification regarding the 2009 projected sewer operating costs
and fund balance. Finance Director Larson indicated the Sewer and Water Fund balance is
approximately $200,000.
Motion by Councilmember Thuesen, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve the First
Reading of Ordinance 2009 -007; Amending Sewer Rates in Section 33 of the St. Anthony City
Code.
Motion carried unanimously.
VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
City Manager Morrison reported on the following:
• Fire Chief Malenick provided a presentation to city employees on H1N1. An
informational brochure was received from the State and will be posted on the City
website.
• Staff has been going through on -site diversity training in conjunction with the League of
Minnesota Cities.
• Staff is working on a potential lease for a wireless provider at the water tower site. The
lease may be presented at an upcoming City Council meeting.
• Negotiations with the three city unions are ongoing.
• The electronic sign in front of city hall is currently out with a part on order.
• The City is being nominated for an award through the City Engineer's Association for the
Water Reuse Facility.
• Deadline for Planning Commission and Parks Commission applications are November
20, 2009.
Councilmember Stille requested that Council be provided with information on typical market
lease rates for cell phone towers when the lease is presented for approval.
Councilmember Roth: No report.
Councilmember Stille reported on his attendance at the Urban Land Institute Seminar on October
20, 2009. The topic was how walkability influences home values, as well as the social,
environmental and economic benefits.
Councilmember Thuesen stated his appreciation of the quality of stoplight the County installed at
the intersection of 33`d Avenue and Silver Lake Road. He noted this is an important intersection
for the community and the stoplight that was installed enhances the walkability of the
community and adds safety.
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1 Mayor Faust reported on the City Council's attendance at the October 14, 2009 Emerald Park
2 Open House. He reported on his attendance at the recent MWMO Third Generation Plan
3 Meeting, and the MWMO Open House later that evening.
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5 Councilmember Stille noted the full Council was present at the MWMO Open House to show
6 their support for the organization's support of the Water Reuse Facility.
8 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM.
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10 Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items that
11 are not on the regular agenda.
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13 Hearing none, Mayor Faust moved forward with the agenda.
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15 IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
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Mayor Faust announced there are open City Council and School Board seats in the upcoming
election on November 3, 2009. He encouraged residents to get out and vote and to view Channel
15 for replays of the Candidates Forum and Candidates Speak Out,
X. ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Hamer
Timesaver O, fj'Site Secretarial, Inc.
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City Clerk
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