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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
January 8, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 7:01 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 Gray, Roth, Stille, and Thuesen
Absent: None.
Also Present: City Manager Mike Morrison, City Clerk Barb Suciu, and Planning Commission Chair
Joel Stromgren
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
ITEMS:
I. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 8, 2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Mayor Faust removed the presentation from Dorothy Waltz; Ramsey County Conservation
District 12 Representative, from the agenda due to the illness of Ms. Waltz.
Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Thuesen, to approve the City
Council Meeting Agenda of January 8, 2008 as amended.
Motion carried unanimously (5/0)
II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
A. Swearing in of Mayor Jerome Faust
Mayor Faust was sworn in as Mayor by the City Clerk Suciu.
B. Swearing in of Council Member Hal Grav
Mr. Hal Gray was sworn in as Council Member by the City Clerk Suciu.
C. Swearing in of Council Member Jim Roth
Mr. James Roth was sworn in as Council Member by the City Clerk Suciu.
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January 8, 2008
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1 III. CONSENT AGENDA.
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3 A. Approval of December 11, 2007 Council Meeting Minutes
4 B. Consider licenses and permits
5 C. Consider paMent of claims
6 D. Housekeeping, Resolutions 08-
7 001- Designating Mayor Pro Tern for Calendar Year 2008
8 002- Specifying persons authorized to make certain financial transactions regarding City
9 Financial Accounts
10 003-Designating the Official Depository for City Funds
11 004 - Designating the legal newspaper for the City of St. Anthony for calendar year 2008
12 005 - Designating Mayor Faust as a participant in outside organizations
13 006- Designating Councilmember Thuesen as a participant in outside organizations
14 007 - Designating Councilmember Stille as a participant in outside organizations
15 008 - Designating Councilmember Gray as a participant in outside organizations
16 009- Designating Councilmember Roth as a participant in outside organizations
17 010 -Adopt Standing Rules of Conduct for City Council Meetings for 2008
18 011 -Adopt Elected Official Travel Policy for 2008
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20 Councilmember Roth requested Resolution 08 -004 Designating the legal newspaper for the City
21 of St. Anthony for calendar year 2008 be removed from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote.
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23 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the Consent
24 Agenda as amended.
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26 Motion carried unanimously (510)
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28 Motion by Councilmember Thuesen, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve 004-
29 Designating the he le al newspaper for the City of St. Anthony for calendar year 2008.
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31 Motion carried unanimously (41011) (Roth Abstained due to conflict of interest)
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34 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
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36 None
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38 V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF
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41 RepresexiHdive:
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43 B. Presentation from Hennepin County Commissioner Mark Stenglein.
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45 Commissioner Stenglein provided handouts and presented the significant 2007 Hennepin County
46 events and milestones. He then presented the 2008 Hennepin County goals and highlights.
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Mayor Faust thanked Commissioner Stenglein and Commissioner Ms. Rosemary Franzese for
their assistance with the trail connection. He stated he appreciates the prompt and courteous
response the City receives from Hennepin County.
Councilmember Thuesen thanked Hennepin County for the great maintenance of the trail system
so it is usable in the winter as well as all year long.
9 C. Presentation from Metropolitan Council Representative Lynette Wittsack.
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11 Representative Lynette Wittsack presented a history of the Metropolitan Council and information
12 regarding the direction of the Metropolitan Council for the future. She discussed new transit and
13 transportation options in St. Anthony. She stated new services include a Park & Ride at
14 Industrial Boulevard and 35W and a limited stop service from St. Anthony to the University of
15 Minnesota. She stated that 2008 would see a renewed interest in parks, a dialog with adjacent
16 counties on mutual interests and concern, and waste water treatment systems.
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18 Councilmember Thuesen questioned whether the Met Council took a position on the use of LED
19 lights.
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21 Representative Wittsack replied she did not know if the Met Council had taken a position at this
22 time.
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24 Mayor Faust commented a great deal of time was spent on III. He stated it is encouraging to hear
25 that the Met Council understands St. Anthony's issues. He thanked Representative Wittsack for
26 the information on the transportation opportunities. He complemented the Met Council on 40
27 years of success.
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29 Representative Wittsack complimented Council on being the fast city to send in their
30 Comprehensive Plan.
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32 D. Resolution 08 -012, Variance for Lot Width at 3112 - 32nd Avenue NE
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34 Planning Commission Chair Stromgren presented the background on Resolution 08 -012. He
35 stated the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the variance. He stated
36 two issues: 1) combined side yards did not meet the 15 -foot requirement and 2) the 25 -foot
37 height restriction have been revised by the applicant as required.
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39 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Thuesen, to approve Resolution
40 08 -012, a Resolution for a Variance for Lot Width at 3112 — 32 "d Avenue NE.
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42 Councilmember Stille commented this reinforces the fact that the Code needs revision. He
43 stated that going forward it is important to research the hardship issue further.
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45 Motion carried unanimously (510)
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VI. GENERAL POLICY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL
None
VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
City Manager Morrison reported that in December 2007, several police officers participated in
Wal -Mart's Shop with a Cop program for underprivileged kids ages 10 to 12 in St. Anthony.
10 City Manager Mornson reported that in December 2007, Jay Hartman, Barb Suciu, and Kim
11 Moore -Sykes participated in the bell ringing in front of the Cub Foods.
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13 City Manager Morrison reported that the Fire Department also participated in bell ringing and the
14 Toys for Tots drive in December 2007. He reported they collected over 2000 toys.
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16 City Manager Momson reported the second annual Kids vs. Cops Annual Basketball game
17 would be held on January 17, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center.
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19 City Manager Momson reported the Police Chief and Fire Chief reported their activities to the
20 Vital Aging Council in December 2007.
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22 City Manager Momson reported the Liquor Store would celebrate 60 years as a municipal liquor
23 store on February 10, 2008. He stated that each month staff would attempt different themes to
24 coincide with 60 years of being in business.
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26 City Manager Mornson reported the third annual Citizen's Academy would be held March 26 —
27 May 14, 2008. He reported a Lauderdale resident donated $300 towards the academy to express
28 their support of the program. He stated that anyone interested could sign up with the Police
29 Department.
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31 City Manager Mornson reported the agenda for the January 22, 2008 Council meeting would
32 include reports from City Engineer Todd Hubmer, a Public Hearing on Applebee's change of
33 ownership for the liquor license, and the Silverwood Park staff would be in attendance.
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35 City Manager Momson reported the following 2007 goals would be carried over to 2008: Silver
36 Lake Road project, re- codification of the City Ordinances, environmental goal, and the payment
37 of two bonds.
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39 Mayor Faust clarified the liquor license is a transfer of ownership and requires Council review
40 and a Public Hearing. He explained it remains an Applebee's restaurant.
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42 Councilmember Stille presented a letter from a resident of Falcon Heights commending the St.
43 Anthony Police Department.
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45 Councihnember Gray thanked citizens for placing their faith and trust in him for another four
46 years. He stated it is an honor to serve the community.
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2 Councilmember Gray reported that on January 2, 2008 he attended the Chamber of Commerce
3 Directors Meeting. He encouraged everyone to start thinking about the Business of the Year and
4 the Villager of the Year. He stated the nominations forms would be available shortly.
6 Councilmember Gray encouraged residents to seriously consider attending the Citizen's Police
7 Academy.
9 Mayor Faust reported that on December 18, 2007, the Chamber of Commerce held its Annual
10 Christmas Tree Lighting contest. He announced the winners of the contest were Mr. John
11 Kaharski for the individual award and Autumn Woods won the community award.
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13 Mayor Faust reported the Chamber Board Meeting had a successful Adopt a Family Program
14 whereby about $700.00 was collected for a needy family in St. Anthony.
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16 Mayor Faust reported attending the MMWMO Board Meeting and stated the first four
17 applications for the process of building a cutting edge demonstration and headquarters building.
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19 Mayor Faust thanked the residents of St. Anthony for re- electing him as Mayor and putting their
20 trust in him. He stated he would give it his utmost.
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22 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM
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24 Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items that
25 are not on the regular agenda.
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27 There being none, Mayor Faust continued with the agenda.
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29 IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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31 Mayor Faust pointed out the St. Anthony Notes newsletter was mailed out. He highlighted an
32 article written by a St. Anthony police officer titled Reflections of a Responder to the 35W
33 Bridge Collapse,
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35 Mayor Faust mentioned that a burglary occurred in St. Anthony on January 8, 2008 and the
36 burglars were apprehended.
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38 X. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS
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40 None.
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42 XI. ADJOURNMENT
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44 Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m.
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46 Respectfully submitted,
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