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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 031120081 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 11, 2008 CKI- IR1tiZ17 ;7 t3 01 N Mayor Pro Tern Thuesen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tern Thuesen invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance. IZIJ_R 61 -11%1I Present: Mayor Pro Tern Thuesen; Council Members Roth, and Stille Absent: Mayor Faust and Councilmember Gray Also Present: City Manager Mike Morrison, Liquor Manager Mike Larson, Public Works Director Jay Hartman and Finance Director Roger Larson CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: I. APPROVAL OF MARCH 11, 2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to approve the City Council Meeting Agenda of March 11, 2008 as presented. Motion carried unanimously (3/0) II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS. None III. CONSENT AGENDA. A. Approval of February 12, 2008 Council Meeting Minutes B. Consideration of Licenses and Permits C. Consider payment of claims D. Resolution 08 -018; City Manager's attendance at the International City Manager's Association (ICMA) conference in Richmond, VA E. Resolution 08 -019: Approval of Agreements with Sports Boosters and School District #282 F. Resolution 08 -020: Amending the 2008 Community Center Expenditure Budget G. Resolution 08 -021: Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with St. Anthony School District #282 for the 2008 Special Election Motion by Councihnember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously (3/0) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 11, 2008 Page 2 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS None V. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF None VI. GENERAL POLICY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL A. Resolution 08 -022; Calling for Public Hearing on Issuance of Bonds and the Street Reconstruction Plan for Silver Lake Road Ms. Stacie Kvilvang presented information regarding the calling of a public hearing on the issuance of bonds and the Street Reconstruction Plan for Silver Lake Road. She reported the hearing would be called for April 8, 2008. She reported the total costs are estimated to be approximately $3.5 million and listed the sources of funding would be from the Chandler TIF, SAC/WAC, the Storm Water Funds, and the Levy. Ms. Kvilvang pointed out that $1.2 million of the project was funded in 2007 with existing City cash resources. She stated it is proposed that the City issue a Street Reconstruction Bond in 2008 to pay for the remaining portion of the project. Ms. Kvilvang informed Council that the primary issues to consider include: 1. Can the City assess benefiting property owners for the project? 2. What is the proposed financing mechanism for the remaining project costs? 3. How does this type of financing differ from the City's typical way of financing street reconstruction projects? 4. What is the timeline/process for the issuance of the bonds? Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve Resolution 08- 022, a Resolution Calling for Public Hearing on the Intention to Issue General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds and the Proposal to Adopt a Capital Improvement Plan therefore. Motion carried unanimously (3/0) B. Ordinance 08 -001; Amending Section 315.05 and 1325 Relating to Fire Code Mr. Don Drusch, Assistant Fire Chief, explained that the proposed amendments to the Fire Code are intended to ensure conformance to the current Minnesota State Fire Code. Mayor Pro Tem Thuesen requested Mr. Drusch expand on the definition of an open fire and the process for this. Mr. Drusch replied that an open fire is addressed in the amendment to allow open campfire burning in back yards with restrictions and in parks for clean up purposes. He stated a yearly 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 11, 2008 Page 3 permit would be required, rather than requesting a permit for each time a homeowner would like to have a campfire in their back yard. Councilmember Stille questioned whether the permit would be seasonal. Mr. Drusch replied the permit would be active for one year. He stated specific standards to ensure safety and air quality index standards are met would apply. Councilmember Roth questioned the expiration time under the current process. Mr. Drusch replied an individual would need to call each time a campfire was planned. Councilmember Roth commented this would put more responsibility onto the homeowner. He questioned whether this would open up liability to the City should property damage result from a campfire. Mr. Drusch replied the City Attorney would need to answer the liability question. He stated the experience of the St. Anthony Fire Department is there have not been any problems. City Manager Morrison commented the forms include the responsibility issue notification to the applicant. Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to adopt Ordinance 08- 001, Amending Section 315.05 and 1325 relating to the Fire Code to include additional language on the fines. Motion carried unanimously (3/0) C. 2007 Department Head Reports 1. Liquor Operations Mr. Mike Larson, Liquor Store Manager, presented the 2007 St. Anthony Village Liquor Operations Annual Report. Councilmember Roth questioned what the impact the new liquor store in Columbia Heights would have on sales. Mr. Larson replied this store has opened and has not affected sales. Councilmember Roth questioned whether on -line liquor sales were considered. Mr. Larson replied he did not believe this is something the City would want to be a part of. Councihnember Stille complimented the Liquor Operations on the continuity with their mission statement. He stated that it is a very professional ran operation and congratulated Mr. Larson on another great year. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 11, 2008 Page 4 2 Mayor Pro Tern Thuesen questioned whether residual business resulted due to the Village Pub. 4 Mr. Larson replied he believes there has been more business from the Village Pub than from the 5 Stone House. Mayor Pro Tem Thuesen questioned whether he had a sense of sales after the collapse of the I35W Bridge and the development of Silver Lake Village. 10 Mr. Larson replied the sales still grew. He explained the impact of the business plan changes 11 and looked forward to the I35W bridge completion. 12 13 2. Public Works 14 15 Public Works Director Hartman reported on the 2007 accomplishments, maintenance activities, 16 the projects scheduled for 2008, plans for beyond 2008 and upcoming events. 17 18 Councilmember Stille talked about the MWMO and the annual workshop that is held at St. 19 Anthony regarding salt and sanding. He questioned if the St. Anthony has implemented these 20 techniques in their salt and sanding applications. 21 22 Mr. Hartman stated that 2008 was the third year we have hosted the Salt and Sanding seminar 23 sponsored by MWMO. This seminar demonstrates the proper salt and sand applications for 24 streets, parking lots and sidewalks. He indicated that St. Anthony has implemented these 25 applications and monitor salt and sanding applications. 26 27 Mayor Pro Tern Thuesen inquired about the amount of main breaks and has this number 28 decreased with the street improvements that we have done. 29 30 Mr. Hartman indicated this year St. Anthony experienced a high number of water main breaks 31 and this could be possible due the extreme temperatures. 32 33 Mayor Pro Tern Thuesen stated that Public Works is the department that typically is over looked 34 and the council appreciates all they do for the city. 35 36 3. Finance 37 38 Finance Director Roger Larson presented the 2007 Finance Report. 39 40 Councilmember Stille commented the I/I was $71,000 under budget. 41 42 Finance Director Larson replied the large spikes in costs were caused by extreme rain events and 43 now we are seeing these spikes level off. He believes the I/I program is working. 44 45 Councilmember Stille questioned whether the debt had fixed rates. 46 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 11, 2008 Page 5 1 Finance Director Larson replied they are all 15 year fixed rates. 2 3 Finance Director Larson commented that two requirements looming in the future include the 4 GASB 45, which would be implemented in 2009, and the SAS requirements that would focus 5 more on internal controls which will be implemented this audit year. Mayor Pro Tern Thuesen thanked Mr. Larson for his informative presentation and indicted with this information it assists the council in making informative decisions. 10 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS 11 12 City Manager Mornson reported the next meeting would include the Public Safety portion which 13 includes Police and Fire. 14 15 City Manager Mornson reported he would conduct two Junior Achievement classes between 16 March 4, and April 18, 2008. 17 18 City Manager Mornson reported St. Anthony received public acknowledgement from the 19 MMBA President, and was recognized during a training session. 20 21 City Manager Mornson reported the Health Fair will occur on April 4, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 22 2:00 p.m. He stated this event is hosted by the Kiwanis in conjunction with the Senior Citizens, 23 and the St. Anthony Police and Fire Departments. 24 25 City Manager Mornson reported the Historical Society would hold an open house on April 5 26 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. 27 28 City Manager Mornson reported the Silver Lake Road Open House would be held on March 31, 29 2008 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. 30 31 City Manager Mornson reported that Salo Park would be nominated for the Minnesota Society of 32 Landscape Architects Award by Bonestroo. 33 34 City Manager Mornson reported he, Councilmember Gray and Kim Moore -Sykes met with the 35 North Suburban Cable Commission on March 6, 2008 to discuss the franchise expiration. 36 37 City Manager Mornson reported the MWMO interviewed four Construction Management Firms 38 on February 26, 2008. 39 40 City Manager Mornson reported the Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission will occur on 41 March 18, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. 42 43 Councilmember Stille reported the Sister City Board met on February 9, 2008. He stated an 44 invitation was received from Salo inviting City Officials to a 2009 Summit to discuss community 45 issues. He stated council members from Salo would visit in June, 2008. 46 2 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 11, 2008 Page 6 Mayor Pro Tem Thuesen reported the City Council met with the Park Commission on March 10, 2008. He stated opportunities to upgrade Emerald Park were discussed. VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM Mayor Pro Tem Thuesen 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 Pro Tem Thuesen continued with the agenda. IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Thuesen reported the St. Anthony Library would feature an exhibit from the Museum of Russian Art. Mayor Pro Tem Thuesen reported that on April 28, 2008, Ms Elaine Davis, St. Cloud University, author of MN 13. This book is the history of the Prohibition Years in Stearns County. Mayor Pro Tem Thuesen reported a Big Band Concert would be held at the St. Anthony High School Auditorium on April 14, 2008 from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Thuesen reported free verbal appraisals of personal antiques would be available during the Historical Society open house on April 5, 2008. City Manager Momson reported the 2008 Goals would be presented at the March 25, 2008 meeting. City Manager Momson reported that the League of Cities Conference at the Capital is on April 10, 2008. City Manager Momson reported that the St. Anthony Chamber Annual Dinner would be held on April 17, 2008. City Manager Mornson reported the next joint meeting with school board would be held on April 29, 2008. X. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS None. XI. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Thuesen reported adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.