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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
January 22, 2008
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 Gray, Roth, Stille, and Thuesen
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Mike Mornson and City Clerk Barbara Suciu
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
ITEMS:
I. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 22, 2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve the City
Council Meeting Agenda of January 8, 2008 as amended.
Motion carried unanimously (510)
H. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
A. Recognition of Tom Keith, Principal of St. Anthony High School for receiving the Silver
Ranking from U.S. News and World Report
Mayor Faust presented Mr. Tom Keith, Principal, with the 2008 "America's Best High Schools"
Silver Medal Ranking from the US News and World Report. He stated St. Anthony is in the top
500 schools in the nation.
Mr. Keith addressed Council and expressed his gratitude for the support from the community, the
school staff, parents, and City staff.
Mayor Faust pointed out that St. Anthony has a very well rounded curriculum. He stated that
without a strong school system, St. Anthony would not be the city it is.
III. CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approval of January 8, 2008 Council Meeting Minutes
B. Consider payment of claims
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
January 22, 2008
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C. Resolution 08 -013: Accepting a donation from Barbara Meier for the St. Anthony Police
Department — Citizen's Academy
Motion by Councilmember Thuesen, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the Consent
Agenda as amended.
Motion carried unanimously (5/0)
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
10 A. Public Hearing regarding the transfer of the Intoxicating Liquor License for Applebee's
11 Resolution 08 -014: Approving the transfer of the Intoxicating Liquor License to
12 Applebee's Restaurants North, LLC.
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14 Mayor Faust opened the Public Hearing at 7:07 p.m.
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16 City Manager Momson presented Resolution 08 -014. He stated staff received the necessary
17 documentation for a transfer of the intoxicating liquor license from American Limited
18 Partnership of Minnesota to Applebee's Restaurant North, LLC. He reported the St. Anthony
19 Police Department conducted a background investigation on the appropriate officers and
20 employees of the corporation. He indicated that no items of concern were discovered. City
21 Manager Momson reported staff would send the information to the State of Minnesota for review
22 after approval of the liquor license.
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24 Councilmember Stille questioned why the request for transfer was necessary.
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26 Mr. Dallas Ward, Assistant Manager, replied that all the corporately owned Applebee's were
27 purchased by the I -Hop Corporation, therefore, making the transfer necessary.
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29 Mayor Faust closed the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m.
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31 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to approve Resolution 08-
32 014, a Resolution approving the transfer of the Intoxicating Liquor License for Applebee's
33 Restaurants North, LLC, DBA Applebee's Restaurant at 2800 — 39`° Avenue.
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35 Motion carried unanimously (5/0)
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37 V. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF
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41 VI. GENERAL POLICY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL
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43 A. Three Rivers Park Update
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45 Commissioner Rosemary Franzese, Three Rivers Park District, presented a history and an update
46 on Silverwood Park. She reported the entire park would require closing during the construction
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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
January 22, 2008
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period beginning June 2, 2008 with an anticipated opening of summer 2009. She stated this $14
million cost is the largest investment in a single project in the 50 year history of the Three Rivers
Park District. She introduced key members of the project.
Mr. Chris Gear, Three Rivers Park District, provided a project overview on Silverwood Park. He
reported the total estimated construction and development costs are at approximately $14
million. He stated that about $1 million would be spent on a new maintenance facility, $6.5
million on the visitor's center, $4.5 million on general park improvements and miscellaneous
items make up the difference.
Mr. Michael Horn, Three Rivers Park District, provided updates and changes on the buildings
and the site plan for Silverwood Park. He displayed drawings and photos of the proposed
buildings.
Mr. Dennis Hahn, Three Rivers Park District, presented the building floor plans and the
anticipated uses.
Mr. Larry Blackstad, Three Rivers Park District, expressed the enthusiasm of everyone involved
with this project. He reported Silverwood Park would be operated and maintained by Three
Rivers. He reported the park would be fully staffed with recreation, education, public safety, and
maintenance personnel. He stated this would be a beautiful asset to St. Anthony.
Councilmember Thuesen commented that great thought was put into the Park. He questioned
whether cross - country skiing would be allowed in the park and if the trails would be groomed.
Mr. Hahn replied that an examination of the park for the ability to provide trails would be needed
first. He commented the cross - country skiers have been allowed in the park to date. He
explained bike trails, walking trails, and island access would be provided. He stated that the
open areas would probably be available for snow shoeing.
Councilmember Thuesen commented there is a great deal of open green space in the park and
questioned whether people would be discouraged from accessing these areas and kept to the
trails.
Mr. Hahn replied they hope to enhance the natural environment with plantings and create off -
trail educational experiences.
Councilmember Thuesen questioned how successful they have been with limiting the removal of
trees.
Mr. Horn replied the current plan calls for very few trees would be removed in the visitor's
center area.
Councilmember Stille questioned whether the visitor's center building would be LEED
(Leadership, Energy, Environmental Design( certified.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
January 22, 2008
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1 Mr. Horn replied they are required to follow state B3 mandates. He stated they are making every
2 effort reduce the environmental impact and increase sustainability as mandated by the state. He
3 stated they have not pursued LEED certification.
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5 Councilmember Stille questioned whether the cost stated included the land.
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7 Mr. Gierzal replied the acquisition and development costs are about $21 million.
9 Councilmember Roth questioned how many parking spaces there would be.
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11 Mr. Horn replied 155 in the main parking area and 68 in the overflow lot.
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13 Mayor Faust commented on the 260 seating spaces in the visitor's center.
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15 Mr. Hahn replied that was correct for banquet seating.
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17 Mayor Faust questioned if there are any restrictions on the use of the visitor's center.
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19 Mr. Horn replied beer and wine are allowed; however, there is an ordinance prohibiting hard
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22 Mayor Faust questioned whether the park would be open to the public when the visitor's center
23 is rented for a private event.
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25 Mr. Hahn replied the park would be open to the public during regular park hours.
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27 Councilmember Roth questioned whether there would be enough parking places when large
28 events occur.
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30 Mr. Horn replied the parking needs would be met with the planned parking and also by using
31 adjacent neighborhoods and shuttle vehicles.
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33 Commissioner Franzese mentioned Three Rivers is making a tremendous contribution to the
34 quality of the water. She stated they are in the process of an ongoing study for Total Maximum
35 Daily Load (TMDL).
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37 Mr. Horn expanded on the TMDL study.
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39 Mayor Faust commented that Three Rivers Park is in the Rice Creek Watershed District and
40 most of St. Anthony is in the Middle Mississippi Watershed District. He pointed out that the
41 City is working with Three Rivers Park, the MMWMO, and the Rice Creek Watershed District.
42 He applauded the Park Board and staff for taking the time to do it right the first time rather than
43 meeting artificial dates. He complemented and thanked Commissioner Franzese and Chair
44 Larry Blackstad in that without their help, there would not be a connection to the NE Diagonal
45 Trail.
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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
January 22, 2008
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VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
City Manager Momson reported the City Council Meeting on February 12, 2008 would include
the swearing in of Officer Elliot Erdman, the City Engineer's Update, the MNDOT Agreement,
and the Hennepin County Agreement.
7 City Manager Morrison reported he would be attending the Civic Engagement Committee
8 Meeting held on January 25, 2008 at the Edina City Hall.
9 City Manager Morrison reported he would be attending a meeting with the Minneapolis Park
10 Staff on January 24, 2008 regarding the Grand Round Program. He indicated he would report
11 back to Council on this program.
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13 City Manager Morrison reported staff is working on the written agreements with the St.
14 Anthony -New Brighton School District and the Sports Boosters on snow plowing and
15 maintenance of the ball fields.
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17 City Manager Morrison reported the Finance Department changed a banking relationship, which
18 resulted in a $14,000 savings. He reported that the Liquor Departments reported a savings of
19 $6,000 on credit cards because of a change in vendors. He indicated this amounts to about
20 $20,000 in savings to the City.
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22 City Manager Momson reported that Officer Jeff Spiess received the 2007 Officer of the Year
23 Award from the Traffic Advisory Committee sponsored by the Hennepin County Chiefs of
24 Police Association. He stated Officer Spiess has been a leader in traffic safety for the past
25 several years. He reported that during 2007 Officer Spiess issued over 1,150 citations, made
26 more than 50 DWI arrests, has been active in educating the community through instructing the
27 DARE program, being a certified crime prevention officer and a drug enforcement expert and
28 conducting classes in the citizen's academy.
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30 City Manager Morrison presented a list of 13 Inter Government Meetings attended by he and his
31 staff during the month of January 2008. He stated these result in great relationships with the
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34 Councilmember Thuesen reported the Vital Aging Council has been quite busy. He stated they
35 completed a project where properties with addresses difficult to see from the road were
36 identified. He reported that Superintendent Rod Thompson met with the Vital Aging Council on
37 issues regarding the senior population of St. Anthony. He reported that four residents of the
38 community were interviewed by the third grade classes of Wilshire Park Elementary. He stated
39 that Mr. Larry Long, in partnership with the West Metro Education Program (WMEP), would
40 put together a history of what these individuals have experienced during their life in St. Anthony.
41 He explained this would be presented to the community on March 6, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the St.
42 Anthony High School auditorium. He stressed that this is not a school event; it is a community
43 event. He reported volunteers are needed and encouraged residents to call 706 -1202 for more
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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
January 22, 2008
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Councilmember Gray reported that on January 9, 2008, he attended the Sports Boosters Meeting
where Mr. Gary Goldsmith was elected president. He stated the Boosters are in the process of
redefining their support of youth sports.
Councilmember Gray reported that on January 10 -11, 2008, he attended the Strategic Goal
Setting session with Council and Staff.
Councilmember Gray reported attending the Chamber of Commerce meeting on January 15,
2008 where Commissioner Stenglein and staff discussed the Silver Lake Road Project.
Councilmember Roth reported he participated in the League of Minnesota Cities New
Councilmember session on January 18 -19, 2008. He stated he found it very beneficial.
Councilmember Stille reported attending the Sister Cities Committee Board Meeting on January
13, 2008. He commented a Salo, Finland visit in 2008 was discussed.
Mayor Faust reported attending the January 10 -11, 2008 Strategic Goal Setting Session. He
stated a report would be forthcoming on March 25, 2008 for adoption and presented to the
community.
Mayor Faust commented that a large group attended the Chamber of Commerce luncheon and
discussion on the Silver Lake Road project. He stated that residents were favorably impressed
with the project for the most part. He reported another open house would occur in March or April
and open to the public.
Mayor Faust reported that on January 15, 2008 he attended a Middle Mississippi Water
Management Plan Workshop to work on a 10 year Watershed Plan. He stated it is quite extensive
as it is in cooperation with the other area watershed districts.
Mayor Faust reported attending the League of Minnesota Cities Board Meeting on January 17,
2008 to look at legislative priorities. He stated that water infrastructure funding and drinking and
waste water standards requirements were discussed. He asked the Board as to whether any
funding that would recognize St. Anthony completed its I & I. He reported that this was
approved unanimously by the Board and funding would be available.
Mayor Faust reported the League of Minnesota Cities Board also discussed the Cable Franchise
Authority to reflect that authority is left at the local level relative to new technology and fiber
optics. He commented that hindrances that do not give local authority were also put on record
with the Board. He stated the Board is very sensitive to what the City of St. Anthony is
attempting to accomplish.
Mayor Faust reported attending the League of Minnesota Cities Government Retreat on January
18, 2008.
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January 22, 2008
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Mayor Faust reported that on January 22, 2008, he and City Manager Morrison met with the
Mayors and City Administrators from Falcon Heights and Lauderdale. He stated St. Anthony is
committed to this relationship and saw it as becoming stronger.
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.
There being none, Mayor Faust continued with the agenda.
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X. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS
None.
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Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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