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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
February 12, 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; Council members Roth, Stille, and Thuesen
Absent: Councilmember Gray
Also Present: City Manager Mike Momson
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
ITEMS:
I. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 12, 2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Mayor Faust added Item VI. D, Resolution 08 -017; Approving a Request for Comprehensive
Road and Transit Funding.
Motion by Councilmember Thuesen, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve the City
Council Meeting Agenda of February 12, 2008 as amended.
Motion carried unanimously (4/0)
II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
A. Swearing in of Police Officer Elliott Erdman
Police Chief Ohl introduced Officer Elliott Erdman as the newest member of the St. Anthony
Police Department. He stated that Officer Erdman had been a reserve officer for the City of St.
Anthony for three years.
Mayor Faust and Police Chief Ohl conducted the swearing in of Police Officer Erdman.
B. Recognition of Reserve Officers
Police Chief Ohl recognized Reserve Officers Kyle Rushton, Carolyn Quick, and Chase Yadeau
contributing over 300 hours of volunteer service to the community within the year.
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February 12, 2008
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Mayor Faust presented each officer with the Eagle Award. He thanked the officers for all they
have done for the community.
III. CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approval of January 22, 2008 Council Meeting Minutes
B. Consideration of Licenses and Permits
C. Consider payment of claims
10 Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve the Consent
11 Agenda as presented.
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13 Motion carried unanimously (4/0)
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15 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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17 None
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19 V. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF
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21 None
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23 VI. GENERAL POLICY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL
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25 A. Resolution 08 -015: Approving a Cooperative Agreement with Hennepin County for the
26 Construction of Silver Lake Road
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28 Mr. Craig Twinem, Hennepin County Transportation, presented the final construction plans and
29 the cooperative agreement for the Silver Lake Road project. He stated the bid date would be
30 March 18 or 25 with construction starting early May. He informed Council that an open house
31 would be held on March 31, 2008.
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33 Councilmember Stille questioned whether the entire street would be closed to traffic.
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35 Mr. Twinem replied the entire project would be closed of and marked with detour routes. He
36 stated the aggressive approach would complete the project by November 2008.
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38 Councilmember Stille questioned the environmental issues.
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40 Mr. Twinem replied the environmental study is a Phase I environmental assessment was
41 completed, and if required, a phase II analysis would be completed. He stated the Hennepin
42 County Construction Division would hold monthly meetings to communicate progress on the
43 Silver Lake Road project.
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45 Councilmember Thuesen commented it is important that residents know who to contact should
46 an issue arise.
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February 12, 2008
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Mr. Twinem stated he would make sure this information is available.
Todd Hubmer, City Engineer, explained that a mailing with information for residents would be
sent out.
7 Mayor Faust pointed out the estimated cost of the project is $8,450,000 with approximately
8 $500,000 provided by Hennepin County. He asked Mr. Hubmer if there was anything Council
9 should be aware of in the agreement.
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11 Mr. Hubmer replied he reviewed the agreement and recommends that Resolution 08 -015 be
12 approved as written.
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14 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to approve Resolution 08-
15 015, a Resolution Approving a Cooperative Agreement with Hennepin County for the
16 Construction of Silver Lake Road.
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18 Motion carried unanimously (4/0)
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20 B. City Engineer Update.
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22 Mr. Todd Hubmer, City Engineer, presented an update on various engineering projects currently
23 underway within the City of St. Anthony. He reported on the 2007 Street Reconstruction
24 Project, the Automated Water Meter Replacement Program, the Silver Lake Road Project, and
25 the Water Reuse Project.
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27 Mayor requested that Mr. Hubmer include the St. Anthony Chamber of Commerce on the
28 distribution of information concerning projects.
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30 C. Resolution 08 -16; Adopting a Master Partnership Contract between the City of St
31 Anthony and the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
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33 Mr. Todd Hubmer presented the information on the master partnership contract between the city
34 of St. Anthony and the Minnesota Department of Transportation. He reported the previous
35 contract expired on December 31, 2007. He explained the new contract would cover a five -year
36 period and would allow the City to request services under an agreement with MN/DoT as
37 services are needed.
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39 Motion by Councilmember Thuesen, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to approve Resolution
40 08 -16, a Resolution Adopting a Master Partnership Contract between the City of St. Anthony
41 and the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
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43 Councilmember Stille commented this is being done throughout the City to set forth terms and
44 conditions for all City contracts.
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46 Motion carried unanimously (4/0)
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February 12, 2008
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D. Resolution 08 -017; Approving a Request for Comprehensive Road and Transit Funding.
Mayor Faust explained that MN/DOT had requested all cities pass a similar resolution that would
enable it to acquire the funds required to provide continued comprehensive road and transit
infrastructure.
8 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Thuesen, to approve Resolution
9 08 -16, a Resolution Approving a Request for Comprehensive Road and Transit Funding.
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11 Motion carried unanimously (4/0)
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13 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
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15 City Manager Morrison reported on the Bond Schedule for Silver Lake Road. He provided a
16 handout outlining the dates and steps for the issuing process. He stated the inspectors for the
17 project would not be WSB inspectors.
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19 City Manager Mornson presented the Budget Calendar for the 2009 Budget.
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21 City Manager Mornson reported the Hennepin County Open Book Meeting would be held on
22 April 14, 2008 from 5:00 — 6:30 p.m. He explained this is where residents of Hennepin County
23 can meet with and ask questions about their assessments.
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25 City Manager Morrison reported the Liquor Store's Sixtieth Year Kick -Off would occur on
26 February 21, 2008.
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28 City Manager Morrison reported the Sign Ordinance, Fire Code Ordinance, and Housing Code
29 Ordinance would be submitted to the Planning Commission for review and passed on to City
30 Council in March.
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32 City Manager Morrison reported the Comprehensive Water Management Plan is due in October
33 2008. He explained the Comprehensive Plan must include this plan also.
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35 City Manager Morrison reported GIS Training began February 11, 2008. He stated the system is
36 very user friendly and the potential for uses is unlimited.
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38 City Manager Morrison reported the Rice Creek Citizen Advising Committee is looking for a
39 volunteer to serve on the board.
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41 City Manager Morrison reported the Historical Society Open House would be held on April 5,
42 2008 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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44 City Manager Morrison reported the agreements with the School District have been evaluated
45 and found there is no agreement for snow plowing or use of the ball field. He stated the School
46 District would consider these.
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2 City Manager Momson reported the Joint meeting with the Planning Commission is incorrect.
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4 City Manager Mornson reported are no agenda items for the February 26, 2008 meeting;
5 therefore, Council must decide whether or not to meet.
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7 City Manager Morrison read a letter of appreciation from Mr. Jim Clack, Minneapolis Fire Chief,
8 to the City of St. Anthony for its rapid response to the I -35 W bridge collapse.
10 Councilmember Roth reported the Community Service Council meeting was cancelled.
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12 Councilmember Stille reported the Quarterly Family Services Collaborative met on February 7,
13 2008. He explained that this committee oversees a pool of money provided by Hennepin County
14 to serve at risk youth. He stated Mr. Roger Bruns oversees groups of kids on Tuesdays and
15 Thursdays at the Lutheran Church. He stated he is looking for volunteers to help.
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17 Councilmember Stille reported that Ms. Bonnie Brever would speak at the Chamber of
18 Commerce meeting to give an update on the Family Services Collaborative February 19, 2008.
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20 Councilmember Stille reported the Sister City met on Feb 10, 2008. He reported there might be
21 visitors from Salo, Finland in the near future.
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23 Mayor Faust reported he attended an open house where Foster & Brever Law Firm took over a
24 building on St. Anthony Lane on January 24, 2008.
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26 Mayor Faust reported that City Council met with the School District on January 29, 2008.
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28 Mayor Faust reported Chamber of Commerce Board meeting on February 7, 2008.
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30 Mayor Faust reported the City received the 2008 policies from the League of Minnesota Cities
31 and their position on various issues.
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33 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM
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35 Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items that
36 are not on the regular agenda.
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38 There being none, Mayor Faust continued with the agenda.
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41 IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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43 Mayor Faust stated the February 26, 2008 City Council Meeting would be cancelled.
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45 City Manager Momson reported the Cable Commission would hold a joint meeting on March 6,
46 2008. He stated a consultant would speak on telecommunication issues in the ten -city area.
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City Manager Morrison reported April 10, 2008 is the official "City" day at the State Capital. He
reported he and Mayor Faust would attend.
X. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS
None.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dianna Wise
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor Pro Tern