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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 09092008I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY 2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 3 SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 4 5 CALL TO ORDER. 6 7 Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 8:02 p.m. 8 9 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. 10 11 Mayor Faust invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance. 12 13 ROLL CALL. 14 15 Present: Mayor Faust; Councilmembers Gray, Roth, and Stille 16 Absent: Councilmember Thuesen 17 Also Present: City Manager Mike Morrison, Finance Director Roger Larson, Police Chief Jon Ohl, 18 City Attorney Jerry Gilligan, 19 20 21 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING 22 ITEMS. 23 24 I. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA. 25 26 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the City 27 Council Meeting Agenda of September 9, 2008. 28 29 Motion carried unanimously. 30 31 1I. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS. 32 33 None. 34 35 I1I. CONSENT AGENDA. 36 37 A. Consider August 26, 2008 Council meeting minutes. 38 B. Consider licenses and permits. 39 C. Consider payment of claims. 40 D. Resolution 08 -055; Accepting a Donation from Wal -Mart Corporation to the St Anthony 41 Police Department for the Citizen's Academy. 42 E. Resolution 08 -056: Authorizing Execution of Agreement Between the St Anthony Police 43 Department and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety. 44 45 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to approve the Consent 46 Agenda items. 47 48 M_ otion carried unanimously. 49 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 9, 2008 Page 2 IV. PUBLIC HEARING. A. Dangerous Dog Hearing — Gordon Blackey, 3020 Croft Drive Mayor Faust opened the public hearing at 8:07 p.m. 7 Police Chief Ohl stated background information on this item is included in the staff report. He 8 stated three different individuals have reported being bitten by Mr. Blackey's dog "Guido ". In 9 two of the three instances the victims did not present themselves to the Police Department, so 10 there is no evidence other than verbal reports. On June 26, 2008, an individual reported being 11 bitten by the dog. This report was documented with police photographs. On May 15, 2007, Mr. 12 Blackey was sent a letter indicating that his dog, per state statute, is now considered a 13 "potentially dangerous" dog, due to the first bite report. Due to the second and third reports, state 14 statute would now define Mr. Blackey's dog as "dangerous ". Police Chief Ohl advised that if the 15 Council should decide to disregard two of the three reports due to there being no documentation 16 by police other than a verbal report, Mr. Blackey's dog could still be considered as "potentially 17 dangerous ", requiring another documented bite to gain "dangerous" dog status under the statute. 18 19 Councilmember Stille noted that the information submitted by Mr. Blackey gives more detail in 20 terms of when the dog bites occurred and when they were reported. He questioned if the 21 significant delay stated in this information is correct. Police Chief Ohl responded in the 22 affirmative. 23 24 Mr. Gordon Blackey, 3020 Croft Drive, addressed the Council and stated the first incident was a 25 guy who said he was bit at 4:00 p.m. and reported it at 1:18 in the morning. When he talked to 26 the individual the next day the individual asked for $500. When he requested to meet in order to 27 see the injuries the individual said he fine and was just kidding. The company this man was 28 working for apologized and said he was not supposed to be on Mr. Blackey's property. Mr. 29 Blackey stated with the second incident the guy said he was bitten and reported it four hours 30 later. He actually called the neighbor and asked if it was their dog that was loose; they said no, 31 then he called back and said the dog bit him. It did not make sense. Mr. Blackey stated he is a 32 police officer in Minneapolis and has seen people drive by a barking dog that is unattended, and 33 then make claims saying the dog has bitten them. They try to sue or get money in order to go 34 away. That is why he requested to see the injury. The second guy said he could not meet with 35 him, and later called and said he needed an MRI and could not walk, at which point he told him 36 no. Mr. Blackey stated with the last incident, he left the house for about 15 minutes and came 37 back to see flyers all over his yard and a kid down the street. He went to talk to the kid and 38 realized he was mentally challenged. He asked him what happened and he said he went in the 39 yard, saw the dog, and ran. The dog ran after him. He fell in the driveway, the dog went after 40 him, and he tried to kick at him. The dog did not pursue him when he left the yard. His boss then 41 showed up and said he told the boy not to go into the yard because the dog was there. The boss 42 apologized and said he would take care of it. The next thing he knows the man was at the Police 43 Department making a report. Mr. Blackey stated the first two incidents involved individuals 44 trying to extort money. In the third instance the individual did not have a permit to solicit. None 45 of these people have permits or licenses and is covered by the City Ordinance for solicitation. He 46 stated the dog bit the last individual, but under State Statute the dog is exempt if he bites City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 9, 2008 Page 3 1 someone on his property. There is also the provocation of the boy running from the dog and 2 kicking him when he fell. The dog did not pursue him out of the yard; he is not vicious. 3 4 Councilmember Stille inquired about the incident that occurred in the neighbor's yard. Mr. 5 Blackey replied the neighbor has a wireless fence and they interconnected the two yards so their 6 dogs can go back and forth freely. 8 Mayor Faust verified that the first individual went away after Mr. Blackey said no to the request 9 for money. He inquired about the status of the dealings with the attorney on the second incident. 10 Mr. Blackey replied there is no evidence and the attorney did not pursue it any further. 11 12 Councilmember Roth asked if Mr. Blackey knows the two people on a personal basis in the cases 13 where there is no evidence. Mr. Blackey responded in the negative. 14 15 Councilmember Roth noted Mr. Blackey submitted a letter written by Ms. Marla Birmingham. 16 He asked if Mr. Blackey has known her for a long time. Mr. Blackey replied he has known her 17 since he moved into the neighborhood. 18 19 Mayor Faust inquired about the peddler license requirements in relation to someone handing out 20 flyers door to door. City Attorney Gilligan replied someone handing out flyers door -to -door is 21 not a peddler and does not need a permit. 22 23 Mayor Faust requested the opinion of the City Attorney regarding trespassing in the third 24 incident in accordance with dangerous dog regulations. City Attorney Gilligan replied the third 25 individual was not trespassing as you can enter onto property to hand out flyers. 26 27 Councilmember Roth questioned if a no trespassing sign would apply to this type of situation. 28 City Attorney Gilligan indicated that the individual handing out flyers would not have been 29 trespassing. 30 31 Councilmember Roth questioned if individuals dropping flyers could leave them anyplace. City 32 Attorney Gilligan replied there could be a littering issue; the flyer could be put on a door handle. 33 34 Mayor Faust invited the public to speak. 35 36 Ms. Maria Merril, 3012 Croft Drive, addressed the Council and stated she and Mr. Blackey share 37 the invisible fence. Guido has been a good dog. He can sound scary, but she has never seen him 38 bite anyone. One of the incidents happened on her property. It was a contractor working on her 39 basement, and that is the one who pursued the attorney. She stated Guido has been retained since 40 they got the invisible fence; he is not running the neighborhood. She has never seen him bite 41 anyone personally. 42 43 Mayor Faust questioned if Guido has free reign between Ms. Merril's and Mr. Blackey's yards. 44 Ms. Merril responded in the affirmative. 45 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 9, 2008 Page 4 1 Councilmember Stille questioned if the intent is to return the dogs to a free reign situation if 2 Guido is allowed to reside in St. Anthony. Ms. Merril replied that is a question for Mr. Blackey. 3 4 Mr. Steve McKowski, 3005 Croft Drive, addressed the Council and stated he has known Gordy 5 for a long time. His dog is a trained police dog. He has never seen the dog bite anyone. He does 6 not know why they are talking about the first two cases; the third is the only one they should be 7 talking about. He stated he has never seen any incidents with the dog. He has gone onto Gordy's 8 property without him being there, walked right up to the dog and had no trouble with the dog. 10 Ms. Annette Clark, 3025 Croft Drive, addressed the Council and stated she has never seen Guido 11 act volatile toward anyone. She trusts her children to go there and play with his children and has 12 no concerns. He is a great dog and their family pet. 13 14 Ms. Kim McKowksi, 3005 Croft Drive, addressed the Council and stated she has never had any 15 problems with Guido. He would sit across the street with her terrier. Last year when they were 16 soliciting for basketball she had her son and three other kids along, and they disappeared while 17 she was talking to some neighbors. She found them all in the back yard playing basketball. None 18 of these kids are known to this dog, and there was absolutely no problem with the dog; he just sat 19 there and watched them running around. He is a great dog and she would be saddened to see him 20 leave the neighborhood. 21 22 An individual addressed the Council and stated he lives in Minneapolis, and his daughter -in -law 23 and son live across the street from Mr. Blackey. He has brought his dog and Gordy' dog to the 24 lake on occasion, and people on the beach have come up to both dogs and tried to pet them. 25 There has been no violence with either dog. He wants to see Guido get back home and he will 26 put a fence up in the back of Mr. Blackey's house. 27 28 Councilmember Stille inquired about the intention for fencing in the future if Guido were to 29 remain in St. Anthony. Mr. Blackey stated they have gone through quite a few scenarios. This 30 has been going on since July and he has been in court a few times. He proposed putting up a 31 privacy fence to the Police Chief. They could have put an end to it then; he had money at that 32 time. At this point he does not know what he will do. He could go with a recommendation from 33 the City Council. It is difficult to put up a fence when the dog is not currently with them. 34 35 Councilmember Roth inquired about the comment that Guido is a trained police dog. Mr. 36 Blackey explained he had the opportunity to take Guido when there were budget cuts while he 37 was working in North Minneapolis. Guido was a narcotics trained dog; not a search dog or chase 38 dog. 39 40 Councilmember Roth asked if Mr. Blackey has a Beware of Dog sign posted on his property. Mr. 41 Blackey replied he has two signs in the driveway that say Dog is Off Leash and Invisible Fence. 42 43 Mayor Faust closed the public hearing at 8:31 p.m. 44 45 Councilmember Gray stated the State law and the City ordinance are good and are there to 46 protect people. He has had problems with animals in the past, but having said that he does not City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 9, 2008 Page 5 think they have enough evidence to consider this dog dangerous. It needs to be questioned that in both of the first two cases they talked about money and nothing was pursued. 4 Mayor Faust indicated there are potentially three motions that could be made: 1) Declare the dog 5 dangerous; 2) Declare the dog potentially dangerous; 3) Declare no action and make no 6 declaration as to anything. 7 8 Councilmember Gray questioned if the label of "potentially dangerous" can be rescinded. Police 9 Chief Ohl replied generally speaking, it is the policy of the Police Department that once the dog 10 has bitten someone a letter is sent stating that the dog is "potentially dangerous" according to the 11 statute. The fact that a dog is potentially dangerous does not require it to be removed from the 12 City; this is only required with the dangerous dog status. 13 14 Mayor Faust clarified with Police Chief Ohl that the dangerous designation is temporary until the 15 hearing is determined. 16 17 Councilmember Stille inquired about the City's liability if the Council determines that the dog is 18 not dangerous and something were to happen tomorrow. City Attorney Gilligan advised that the 19 City does not have any liability. 20 21 Mayor Faust asked if there is anything in the ordinance that would potentially mitigate the label 22 of "potentially dangerous ". Police Chief Ohl replied currently there is not. Staff is working on an 23 improved ordinance. Currently there is not any timeframe and there are not degrees of bites. A 24 bite on the ankle from a Pomeranian is seen as the same as a bite on the leg from a German 25 Shepherd. 26 27 Councilmember Stille suggested consideration in the City ordinance of providing for the ability 28 to remove a dog from "potentially dangerous" status, as is done with the "dangerous dog" status 29 in the statute. Police Chief Ohl indicated that the new language being proposed is a very lengthy 30 provision to the current dog ordinance. 31 32 Mayor Faust commented it would seem if a dog is labeled as potentially dangerous and someone 33 were to take great pains to keep the dog under control in a fenced area and house, it would seem 34 at some point there should be an opportunity for redemption. 35 36 Councilmember Roth stated the first two incidents should be thrown out due to the little bit of 37 evidence. The question is with the third incident. He stated he is the owner of a dog, but it is just 38 a 9 lb poodle. Growing up as a child he saw his brother attacked by a dog and remembers 39 distinctly as a six year old sitting in the car thinking his brother was going to die. He stated he 40 was a paperboy and has been scared by many dogs. Prior to getting a dog he never quite got what 41 a dog could mean to a family, and now having a dog for eight years he would not trade that dog 42 for anything. He stated at this point he is somewhat torn on the one incident. Being someone that 43 was afraid of dogs he would have run and tried to protect himself as much as possible. However, 44 he is a little torn due to all the adequate signs that are there and the fact that the person that was 45 dropping off the flyers was told not to go there. 46 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 9, 2008 Page 6 1 Councilmember Stille stated the reason he was interested in the fencing is that the situation with 2 the invisible fencing lends itself to the possibility of people trying to take advantage of the 3 situation. This will not likely be an issue if they can get some fencing and keep the dog in the 4 back yard. If they go through the motions and label the dog as "potentially dangerous ", which he 5 is now anyways, there should not be any problems. He stated he would be happy to revisit this at 6 some time if the ordinance allows for it. He knows people that do not like to walk down Croft 7 Drive because of the dog. It appears vicious and lunges at people as they go by, but it does stop 8 at the fence. That is where it sets itself up for people to take advantage of that. There should be 9 no problem with the dog staying in the City of St. Anthony with an amended structure. 10 I 1 Mayor Faust stated a lot of credence is not given to the first two individuals. With the third 12 individual, whether or not there is a sign, it does not preclude people from handing out flyers and 13 there is a certain responsibility of owners. He stated he is not opposed to having a "potentially 14 dangerous" dog label, and it could possibly be included in the motion that a fence be built to 15 keep the dog in the yard. He is a little reluctant to do this, but it could be highly encouraged. He 16 would look forward to the possibility at some time of the animal coming off the "potentially 17 dangerous" list, which could be addressed with the ordinance change. If someone takes the extra 18 effort and steps to address the situation it should be acknowledged. He stated the City Council 19 has the obligation to protect the public at large and to make people free to securely walk down 20 the street. However, at the same time they need to protect the individual that has a dog that may 21 have been taken advantage of He indicated he is leaning towards a designation of potentially 22 dangerous. 23 24 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to remove the label of 25 "dangerous dog" on the dog in question without any stipulations. 26 27 Councilmember Stille questioned what the dog would be classified as if the label of "dangerous 28 dog" were to be removed. City Attorney Gilligan replied the dog would remain labeled as 29 "potentially dangerous" if the label of "dangerous dog" were to be removed. 30 31 Mr. Blackey stated his understanding is that Guido was labeled "potentially dangerous" through 32 the first report. He believes the "potentially dangerous" label would be removed, as would be the 33 situation with the second report. With the third incident his only concern or question is that the 34 dog being provoked should be taken into consideration. The dog was kicked at and he did not 35 pursue the individual when he went away. 36 37 Councilmember Roth expressed concern with "potentially dangerous" being so open- ended. 38 Having been a paperboy, a German Shepherd sprinted out at him early in the morning and he 39 turned and ran. He does not know if that was provoking the dog, but it was on his heels and he 40 thought he was going to die. He struggles with this and struggles with requiring someone to 41 invest in a fence. 42 43 Mayor Faust verified with City Attorney Gilligan that the motion on the floor would move the 44 dog from a "dangerous" label to a "potentially dangerous" label. 45 46 The motion on the floor was withdrawn. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 9, 2008 Page 7 2 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 V. 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 Motion by Councilmember Gray to remove the label of "dangerous dog" and the label of "potentially dangerous" dog on the dog in question. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Roth, that the status of "dangerous dog" be removed on the dog in question, with the status of "potentially dangerous" to remain. Councilmember Stille stated he is very willing to revisit this in the future. He looks at this as hopefully being a temporary situation. Motion adopted unanimously. Mayor Faust informed Mr. Blackey that the dog can return to his home with the label of "potentially dangerous ". REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF. A. Presentation on Emerald Park and Resolution 08 -057• Authorizing Close Landscape to Begin the Design Development, Construction Documents Bidding and Construction Administration for the Emerald Park Renovation Project with the Total Budget of $1,408,000. Jean Garbarini Close Landscape and Doug Koehntop Parks Commission Chair. Park Commission Chair Koehntop introduced the item. He stated CLOSE Landscape has finalized the plans for the Emerald Park renovation project, which has been under consideration for the past three to four years. This project will significantly enhance the usability of the park. A motion was made and carried at the last Park Commission meeting to recommend to the City Council that the Emerald Park Renovation Project plan be approved and submitted for bids. Jean Garbarini will present the Council with the plans for the park. Mr. Koehntop thanked the Park Commission, Public Works Director Jay Hartman, and Councilmembers Stille and Roth as liaisons to the Park Commission. Ms. Jean Garbarini, CLOSE Landscape Architecture, reviewed the project location and presented pictures of the existing conditions at the park. She provided an update on the preliminary plan for the Emerald Park Reconstruction Project. She provided an overview of the work and associated costs of $1,407,836 according to the preliminary project plan. Ms. Garbarini reviewed the preliminary project schedule. She stated the residents are very active in this community and she has noticed heavy use at many of the parks in the community. Her impression is that the Village of St. Anthony is sort of a small town in a larger urban area. This park will bring yet another amenity to the residents. Councilmember Stille inquired about the size of the proposed building. Ms. Garbarini replied the plans are based on the footprint of the existing building. 0 6 7 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 September 9, 2008 Page 8 Councilmember Roth inquired about the ability to provide input on the architectural design of the building. Mayor Faust noted that ultimately the building is funded by the Council, and that the Council gave some guidance in Silver Lake Village. If input were to be provided on this building they would likely look at what has been done in the parks in similar type buildings and the information would be presented at the open house. Councilmember Roth asked what material will be used on the walking path. Ms. Garbarini replied it is currently planned as bituminous. Councilmember Roth verified with Ms. Garbarini that there will still be 18 parking spots when the parking is relocated to the street. Ms. Garbarini explained that the current layout does not make for a safe ingress /egress into the park. This was eliminated and there will now be safe pull - off parallel parking. Councilmember Stille questioned if the resolution authorizing CLOSE Landscape to begin the design development, construction documents, bidding and construction administration for the project is just the beginning of the process. He questioned what the next steps are and noted there is not much time between the Park Commission meeting last night and this City Council meeting tonight. City Manager Morrison stated the intent of this resolution is that the next time Ms. Garbarini and the Park Commission are in front of the Council would likely be February or March with bid openings. All of the public meetings would be in front of the Park Commission, except for the public hearing on setting up tax abatement for the project. This hearing would be held on October 14`". The bond sale will be included with the 2009 street project. He indicated the consultant could come back periodically. The Council has the right to call this project to the Council at any time. Mayor Faust stated the Park Commission has included the amenities they think they would like at this park. If the project were to go over budget it would be requested that the Commission to remove something from the plan. City Manager Morrison stated the motion adopted by the Park Commission last night authorized that everything presented tonight would be included in the design and the bid. He indicated any changes made by the Park Commission would be required to be presented to the City Council. Motion by Councihnember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to approve Resolution No. 08 -057, Authorizing CLOSE Landscape to Begin the Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding and Construction Administration for the Emerald Park Renovation Project with the Total Budget of $1,408,000. Motion adopted unanimously. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 9, 2008 Page 9 VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL. A. Consider Resolution 08 -058; Setting the City of St. Anthony Proposed 2009 Tax Levy and Budget in Compliance with the Truth in Taxation Act. Presentation by Mike Mornson, City Manager and Roger Larson, Finance Director. Mayor Faust noted the requirement to provide the County with the maximum levy for taxes payable in 2009 by September 15, 2008. 10 City Manager Morrison and Finance Director Larson provided a Power Point presentation and 1 I answered questions of the Council on the Proposed 2009 Tax Levy and Budget. 12 13 Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to adopt Resolution No. 14 08 -058; Setting the City of St. Anthony Proposed 2009 Tax Levy and Budget in Compliance 15 with the Truth in Taxation Act. 16 17 Motion carried unanimously. 18 19 B. Consider Resolution 08 -059: Changing the City Council Meeting Scheduled for the 20 Second Tuesday in December to the Second Monday in December. 21 22 Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to adopt Resolution No. 23 08 -059; Changing the City Council Meeting Scheduled for the Second Tuesday in December to 24 the Second Monday in December. 25 26 Motion carried unanimously. 27 28 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS. 29 30 City Manager Mornson reported on the following: 31 ■ Assistant City Manager Moore -Sykes will attend the September 23, 2008 City Council 32 meeting on his behalf. He will be attending the ICMA conference. 33 ■ Staff will meet with the School District regarding the components on the approved 34 referendum for improved transportation drop off for high school and middle school 35 students. One concern is that the area they would like to widen is on City property, so 36 there will be a need for an easement from the City. Another concern is that there are 37 utilities underground in this location for the water tower and well house. This may be an 38 item of discussion at a future date. 39 ■ The next single hauler task force meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 15`h at 40 6:30 p.m. 41 • The Police Department provided 377 man hours at the Republican Convention this past 42 week at the cost of the federal government. They were not involved in any incidents. 43 44 Councilmember Roth stated in relation to the dog incident, he would hope that the City Manager 45 and Police Chief will review the dog ordinance. If someone were to call the Police Department 46 tonight and say that Guido bit them, that dog would be put on the "dangerous" list once again. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 9, 2008 Page 10 He pointed out if someone does not actually come in and show the bite it seems odd to move the dog into the "dangerous dog" category again. A process needs to be considered in this area. Councilmember Gray stated he has nothing to report. Councilmember Roth stated he has nothing to report. 8 Councilmember Stille reported on the following: 9 ■ Attendance at the Sister City Meeting on September 8, 2008. The annual meeting is 10 scheduled for December 7, 2008. 11 • The September 23, 2008 City Council meeting will include a Kiwanis Peanut Day 12 Proclamation. 13 ■ Jerry Brady, an active Kiwanis member, passed away. He was a good citizen that will be 14 missed. 15 16 Mayor Faust reported on his attendance at the following: 17 ■ September 2, 2008 Middle Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) 18 Board meeting. 19 • September 3, 2008 MWMO Third Generation Plan meeting. 20 ' September 3, 2008 he and City Manager Morrison visited with the executive director of 21 Metro Cities to talk about considerations that Metro Cities can deal with the City on. 22 ■ September 3, 2008 City Council Budget Session. 23 ■ September 9, 2008 Metro Cities Revenue and Taxation meeting. The members will be 24 asked to designate a person who votes for that city. This will ensure that the meetings run 25 smoothly and they do not have council member speaking for themselves, rather than the 26 community. 27 28 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM. 29 30 Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items that 31 are not on the regular agenda. 32 33 Hearing none, Mayor Faust moved forward with the agenda. 34 35 IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. 36 37 Mayor Faust announced that the Minneapolis paper included an article stating that on September 38 6, 2008, the Minneapolis Park Board approved its last park system link of the Grand Rounds to 39 pass through the City of St. Anthony. He expressed his displeasure that there have not been any 40 official conversations about this with the City of St. Anthony. At the last meeting on this topic, it 41 was stated by himself, Councilmember Roth, and the City Manager that St. Anthony was not 42 interested, and that was the end of the discussion. He stated his displeasure in learning of this 43 action taken by Minneapolis through a newspaper article. He stated he is of the opinion that they 44 should show the City of Minneapolis the same disrespect they have been shown and put together 45 a resolution opposing the movement through the St. Anthony without prior approval. He 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 9, 2008 Page 11 suggested staff present the resolution for consideration by the Council at the next City Council meeting, and that legal input be received on the ordinance. Councilmember Gray stated his agreement with Mayor Faust's statement. Mayor Faust clarified that he is not saying the residents would not approve of this, but the residents need to be informed. It is the process, not necessarily the product, that he is concerned about at this point. X. ADJOURNMENT. Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 9:46 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carol Hamer Timesaver OfffjySfit�e /Secrretarial, Inc. cr ATTEST: I, "L1 i G�" IOU"( City Clerk ayor Motion carried unanimously.