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2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 January 23, 2007
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5 CALL TO ORDER
6 Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
9 Mayor Faust invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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11 ROLL CALL.
12 Present: Mayor Faust; Councilmembers Gray, Horst, Stille, and Thuesen.
13 Absent: None.
14 Also Present: City Manager Mike Morrison, Planning Commission Chair Joel
15 Stromgren, City Engineer Todd Hubmer, and Public Works Director Jay
16 Hartman.
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19 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
20 ITEMS.
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22 I. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 23, 2007 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
23 Motion by Councilmember Horst, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the City
24 Council Meeting Agenda of January 23, 2007.
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26 Motion carried unanimously.
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28 11. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
29 None
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31 III. CONSENT AGENDA.
32 A. Approval of January 9, 2007 Council meeting minutes.
33 B. Consider licenses and permits.
34 C. Consider payment of claims.
35 D. Resolution 07- 017; Pay Equity Report
36 E. Resolution 07 -018; Appointing Park Commissioner.
37 F. Resolution 07 -019; Adopting Elected Officials Travel Policy for 2007.
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39 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Thuesen, to approve the Consent
40 Agenda items.
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42 Motion carried unanimously.
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44 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
45 None
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47 V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF.
48 A. Presentation from North Suburban Cable Commission, Ms. Coralie Wilson,_ presenting._
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1 Ms. Coralie Wilson, North Suburban Cable Commission, reported Congress adjourned last year
2 without successfully adopting legislation changing telecommunication and franchising rules for
3 local governments. She stated the bad news is that the FCC took up the slack. Ms. Wilson stated
4 that in 2005 AT &T and Verizon petitioned the FCC for relief from local cable franchising rules
5 as they had plans to build new networks to provide competition to the local cable companies,
6 however, they could not do that if they had to speak to every City Council.
8 Ms. Wilson informed Council that when it became evident Congress would not be able to pass
9 the Senate bill, Chairman Martin moved the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to the December
10 20, 2006 meeting agenda with a draft rule making. She mentioned the rule was adopted on a 3/2
11 vote with the authority to continue to draft the rules. Ms. Wilson indicated it would not go into
12 effect until printed in the Federal Register. She stated this usually takes 30 -60 days after it is
13 printed. She stated the Cable Commission believes it would apply to new competitors only and
14 not to the current cable company.
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16 Ms. Wilson explained that current applicants in a City's public rights -of -way, such as Quest,
17 must apply for a franchise and the City Council or local franchising authority must grant or deny
18 the franchise within 90 days. She clarified that the City Council could not require the new
19 applicant to serve the entire city. She mentioned the City could ask for an institutional network,
20 public educational, and/or government access support, but that support, at the company's
21 valuation and if in kind, is deducted from the five percent franchise fee. Ms. Wilson pointed out
22 the order included a further Notice of Proposed Rule Making that would apply to existing
23 franchisees. She indicated it appears the inclination is to say yes, but not until the existing
24 franchise expires in 2013 for St. Anthony.
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26 Ms. Wilson reported the local Government associations in Washington, D.C., including those the
27 North Suburban Cable Commission belongs to, are planning a lawsuit. She indicated the national
28 associations are in the process of selecting legal council and strategy. She reported there has
29 been backlash from the national associations. Ms. Wilson explained one challenge to the rule
30 making would include that the Commission exceeded its legislative authority by attempting to
31 make its own law. She reported that secondly, it is not based on the rule on the record. Ms.
32 Wilson explained extensive comments were filed in the Notice of Proposed Rule Making stating
33 there was not a problem. She explained that since 2005, Verizon acquired more franchises than
34 it could keep up with. She indicated AT &T had not been seeking franchises because they do not
35 need to and their product plan is not working. She indicated AT &T is asking for franchises but
36 only in areas that do not require them to serve an entire city.
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38 Ms. Wilson reported a hearing is scheduled on February 1, 2007 between the Senate Commerce
39 Committee and the Chairman of the FCC. She stated questions for Minnesota Senator
40 Klobuchar to ask would be forwarded.
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42 Ms. Wilson stated she would keep Staff informed as the issue progresses. She indicated they
43 might ask for an injunction to keep this from going into effect. She mentioned these cases
44 generally take years to run through the court system.
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1 Ms. Wilson stated the North Suburban Cable Commission believes Quest is preparing State
2 legislation asking for support to introduce the bill. She pointed out Quest stated the FCC order
3 is not good for them and believe state legislation needed.
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5 Ms. Wilson informed Council a local government summit would be held on February 6, 2007 to
6 talk about the FCC order and a legislative update. She stated the Cable Commission is
7 attempting to make sure all State and local governments are on the same page. She stated that if
8 the State Legislature introduced the bill, the Cable Commission would ask the City to write
9 letters and make phone calls.
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11 Councilmember Gray stated he did not like excessive governmental control but unfortunately in
12 areas such as telecommunication, a free market is difficult because of the way it is set up. He
13 stressed that when it comes to the City's rights -of -way being challenged, the City must defend
14 them vigorously. He encouraged Council to support the actions of the North Suburban Cable
15 Commission as a group of ten cities.
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17 Ms. Wilson stated this began as a build out issue when the Minnesota Telecommunications
18 Association, which is compose primarily of smaller greater Minnesota independent telephone
19 companies, went to the State Legislature asking for the removal of language from the code that
20 said new franchises had to match the incumbent in terns of area served. She stated telephone
21 companies do not want to be required to serve the entire community. She indicated the
22 companies prefer to choose areas where it is easiest to build and make the most money.
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24 Mayor Faust explained that 15 or 20 years ago ten northern suburban cities formed a consortium
25 to provide cable access to every home at no charge. He stated the City receives CTV channel 15
26 at no charge, which could potentially be at risk. He stated the City receives a franchise fee that
27 pays for the equipment to cover many City events.
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29 Ms. Wilson replied the Cable Commission receives an operating grant to pay for public access to
30 provide the trucks and training. She emphasized the franchise fee is a grant permission to a
31 private entity to use public rights -of -way. She explained the franchise fees, the operating grant,
32 and the public access channel are the payment the private entity makes to use public land. She
33 stated it is unfortunate that this concept is getting lost in the debate.
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35 Councilmember Horst asked Ms. Wilson how the under served areas of St. Anthony would be
36 covered.
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38 Ms. Wilson replied that in 1983 it was built as an entertainment service for residential homes.
39 She explained the build out requirement was based on 40 homes per cable mile. She stated she
40 would look into the areas that are still not served.
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42 Councilmember Horst stated cable is not available in the Silver Lake Village area.
43 Ms. Wilson explained that in the 1970's and 80's, not many multiple dwelling units existed. She
44 stated the challenge with these units is they are owned by an owner who could choose any
45 provider they want to and cut deals with satellite television systems. She stated the law is very
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fuzzy on what could be required in apartment units. She reported the condo or townhome
association decides who could provide the service.
B. Resolution 07 -020; Conditional Use Permit to allow B'Yond Automotive to be located in
the Kenzie Commercial District. Joel Stromgren, Planning Commission, presenting.
7 Planning Commission Chair Stromgren reported on the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for
8 B'Yond Automotive presented to the Planning Commission on January 16, 2007. He stated the
9 owner of B'Yond Automotive would like to locate his business at 2520 Kenzie Terrace. He
10 mentioned that because modifications, parts exchanges, and repairs done to vehicles constitute an
11 auto repair shop designation, a CUP is required. He stated the 60 -day expiration date is February
12 13,2007.
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14 Chair Stromgren reported the Planning Commission recommended, if approve, the CUP include
15 the following conditions to protect the residential nature of the neighborhood adjacent to the
16 proposed site of B'Yond Automotive. Chair Stromgren stated the applicant agreed to the
17 conditions as outlined by the Planning Commission that include:
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19 a. The hours of operation would be limited to Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to
20 5:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and closed on Sunday.
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22 b. No outside storage of vehicles, product, or equipment.
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24 c. To mitigate and control the level of noise so as to not disrupt activities of the
25 neighborhood, all work is to be done in the repair bay, which is proposed to be located
26 inside the building.
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28 d. The use of solvents, paints, lacquers, or strong odor producing processes could be
29 considered a violation of an approved Conditional Use Permit and would be cause for the
30 City to initiate procedures to revoke the approved CUP.
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32 Councilmember Stille asked Chair Stromgren to speak about the noise issue.
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34 Chair Stromgren replied the noise issue was discussed by the Planning Commission. He
35 reported Mr. Hamann indicated the automotive activities would be completed in the bay area
36 located in the back of the building.
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38 Councilmember Stille asked if the repair area doors would be shut as stereo systems could be
39 loud and vibrate. He indicated that in order to move forward with this CUP, the doors be
40 required to be closed during testing.
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42 Chair Stromgren stated the City noise ordinance would be enforced.
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44 Mayor Faust asked Mr. Hamann where he is moving his business from.
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46 Mr. Hamann replied he is moving from 560 Randolph in St. Paul.
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2 Mayor Faust asked about the closed doors.
4 Mr. Hamann explained when the stereos are tested, the doors would be closed. He stated it takes
5 about 30 seconds to test the speakers.
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7 Councilmember Stille asked Mr. Hamann if he was comfortable with the outside storage
8 requirement. He stated he wanted him to understand the City is very strict on this point.
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10 Mr. Hamann stated he is comfortable with the requirement.
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12 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Thuesen, to approve Resolution
13 07 -020; a Resolution to Approve the Request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow
14 B'Yond Automotive to be located in the Kenzie Terrace Commercial District.
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16 Councilmember Horst asked Chair Stromgren if there was any public testimony from the
17 neighborhood.
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19 Chair Stromgren replied there was not.
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21 Councilmember Gray complimented Staff and the Planning Commission for the good job they
22 did on addressing all the issue of concern. He stated he is glad to see the business relocate to this
23 location.
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25 Mr. Josh Hamann, B'Yond Automotive, addressed the City Council and welcomed questions
26 from the members
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28 Councilmember Stille stated he would like to wordsmith the conditions of the resolution. He
29 pointed out that under item "b" to just state outside storage (period). He asked that on item "d"
30 use of solvents, paints, lacquers, or strong odor producing processes are prohibited (period).
31 Councilmember Stille stated he would then like to add the statement below: "the violation of the
32 above conditions would be cause for the City to deem the approved CUP null and void."
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34 Councilmember Gray stated that concerning outside storage, what the Council would like to
35 prevent is cars in lot overnight.
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37 Councilmember Stille replied it would relate to other items also.
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39 City Manager Momson recommended asking the owner to agree to no outside storage as the
40 stronger the language, the easier it is to enforce. He reported the Planning Commission and
41 Staff struggled with this issue in that this is more of a specialty business, rather than a business
42 requiring cars to be stored for repair.
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44 Mr. Hamann replied he would not want customer cars stored outside due to the liability to him.
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46 Mayor Faust asked if he had any problem with the outside storage condition.
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2 Mr. Haman replied he did not.
4 Councilmember Horst stated that with a service business like this, vehicles would be around, and
5 storage could be inferred for a period of time. He stated Council could look at this reasonably
6 and still have grounds to call a CUP null and void.
8 Mayor Faust stated he looks at no outside storage in that people would park where business
9 parking was allowed and they are putting in high dollar items, so if Mr. Hamann agrees, it would
10 be wise for Council to go with this.
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12 City Manager Mornson replied that there have been issues with the enforcement of the no
13 storage language, therefore, the stronger the language the easier it is to enforce.
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15 Councilmember Stille stated the CUP deals with the land and because Council did not know who
16 the next building tenant or owner might be, he wants to ensure the wording is correct.
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18 Mayor Faust stated Councilmember Stille made a motion on the changes
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20 Motion to change the original motion Councilmember Stille, Second Councilmember Horst to
21 Reword item b to no outside storage; item d is changed to the use of solvents, paints, lacquers, or
22 strong odor producing processes are prohibited. The violation of the above conditions would be
23 cause for the City to deem the CUP null and void.
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25 Vote called on the amendment.
26 Motion carried unanimously.
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28 Vote called on the original motion.
29 Motion carried unanimously.
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31 VI. GENERAL POLICY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL.
32 A. Resolution 07 -021; Award a Bid & Order Improvements for 2007 Water Treatment
33 Facilities Improvements.
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35 Mr. Hubmer reported on the award of a bid and order improvements for the 2007 Water
36 Treatment Facilities Improvements. He stated five bids were received with the lob bid of
37 $375,600 received from Shank Constructors, Inc. Mr. Hubmer recommended approval of this
38 bid. He stated the new system will replace the 17 year old system and remove the manganese in
39 the water.
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41 Councilmember Gray asked Mr. Hubmer why the bid came so far under the previous bids.
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43 Mr. Hubmer replied the engineer's estimate was $600,000 based on a quote received last year.
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45 Councilmember Thuesen asked how soon the construction would start.
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1 Mr. Hubmer replied it would begin within the next month and finish about May 1, 2007.
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3 Councilmember Stille asked if preliminary testing was accomplished to make sure whatever
4 system used would work.
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6 Mr. Hubmer replied a sample filter was brought in to test the removal of iron and manganese.
7 He indicated it worked well. Mr. Hubmer stated the change to coarse grain sand and new
8 chemical treatment processes had a better propensity to remove the manganese.
10 Councilmember Stille asked what color the water was after it went through the filter.
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12 Mr. Hubmer replied it was clear; crystal clear!
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14 Councilmember Thuesen asked how soon the filter would need changing and would the City
15 know when it needed to be changed before the water turned brown.
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17 Mr. Hubmer replied the life span of the filters is 20 to 25 years. He indicated a slowdown would
18 be noticed over time. Mr. Hubmer stated testing for manganese and tracking concentration
19 levels would continue.
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21 Motion by Councilmember Thuesen, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to Approve Resolution
22 07 -021, a Resolution Awarding a Bid and Ordering Improvements for the 2007 Water Treatment
23 Facilities Improvements to Shank Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $375,600.
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25 Motion carried unanimously.
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27 B. Resolution 07 -022; Ordering Changes to the Assessment Policy for Public Roadways
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29 Mr. Hubmer explained Resolution 07 -022 was being modified to reflect that all City streets,
30 including concrete streets, would be reconstructed with bituminous asphalt pavement. He stated
31 it clarifies the water service replacement cost assessment and general clarifications. Mr. Hubmer
32 reported the update included routine drainage and storm sewer replacement, sidewalk
33 replacement, new sidewalk installation, and updated front footage diagrams and calculations.
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35 Mr. Hubmer reported the comparison of concrete versus asphalt was discussed. He stated
36 concrete is generally quieter and creates a smoother ride, is lower in initial cost, flexes with the
37 freezing and thawing of the subgrade, the mixture could be adjusted to address specific concerns
38 such as rutting or cracking, and it is less expensive to repair.
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40 Mr. Hubmer stated, in comparison, concrete is generally louder, higher in initial cost, the rigid
41 material did not flex with freezing and thawing of the subgrade which leads to increased
42 breakups at manholes and gate valves. He indicated concrete provides a longer - lasting surface
43 that is more costly to maintain or replace over time.
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45 Mr. Hubmer stated the 2007 Street Reconstruction Project bid for asphalt and concrete
46 alternatives for the streets and alleys came in at $272,800 and $490,100 respectively. He
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indicated concrete had a cost of 80 percent greater than an asphalt alternative. He explained that
using concrete would require increased property assessments, reduce the linear footage of
reconstruction per year, and increase the cost to the CIP program. He stressed that concrete
roadways have no proven impact on property value increases to residents.
6 Councilmember Horst stated any presentation made earlier to the Council reiterated the curb and
7 gutter areas would still be concrete to match what is currently in place and the new areas built in
8 the City.
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10 Mr. Hubmer replied that was correct.
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12 Mayor Faust commented a water main break occurred on 33rd Avenue. He commented that
13 because concrete can not be poured in winter a barrier remains in place.
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15 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to Approve Resolution 07-
16 022, a Resolution Ordering Changes to the Assessment Policy for Public Roadways.
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18 Motion carried unanimously.
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20 C. Update on Automatic Meter Reading and Inflow & Infiltration (UI ) Program.
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22 Mr. Hubmer updated Council on the work to be supplied by H.D. Supply on the replacement of
23 water meters. He reported commercial installation began the week of January 15, 2007 and
24 residential installation would begin the week of January 22, 2007. Mr. Hubmer pointed out the
25 order of installation in the different areas of the City.
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27 Mr. Hubmer indicated all residents would be contacted by April 1, 2007. He stated a second
28 contact/follow -up installation would be complete by June 1, 2007. He commented I & I
29 inspections would be concurrent with the Automated Meter Read (AMR) installations. He stated
30 residents would be notified immediately if their homes were found to be nonconforming.
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32 Councilmember Stille asked how the transition would work from the hard method of billing to
33 the AMR process.
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35 Mr. Hubmer replied a cut off date would coincide with the date the meter was installed in the
36 home. He explained there would be a one time hand conversion done at City Hall and all future
37 readings would be done off the wireless system.
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39 Councilmember Gray stated he received his card on January 22. He asked if there had been
40 many questions.
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42 Mr. Hubmer replied there have not been many questions or issues. He indicated he receives a
43 weekly updates on the meters replaced and the I &I inspection.
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45 Mayor Faust asked how individuals out of St. Anthony for the winter would be contacted.
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Mr. Hubmer replied he has a list of most of the individuals and they would be contacted when
they return.
Mayor Faust asked what the device is that transmits the meter reading information.
6 Mr. Hubmer explained it is an electronic reading device that reads the meter, transmits the
7 information to a receiver on the IDS tower, downloaded to a website, and transferred to the City
8 of St. Anthony.
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10 Mayor Faust explained it is for the betterment of the community and compliance with I &I. He
11 stated all inspectors are background checked by the St. Anthony Police Department. He stated
12 no one would come to the home outside of normal business hours, unless other appointments
13 have been made for other times. Mayor Faust encouraged anyone with questions on anyone
14 coming to their door to please call the St. Anthony Police Department.
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16 D. Ordinance 07 -001; Amending Sections 4 and 6 relating to the Automatic Water Meters.
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18 Mr. Hubmer explained the proposed amendment to Chapter 4 and Chapter 6 of the City code is
19 to reflect changes related to the replacement of the water meters and card reading system in St.
20 Anthony. He stated the ordinance is being changed to reflect the use of water from cubic feet to
21 gallons.
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23 Mr. Hubmer detailed the changes to indicate meters would be read electronically by the City and
24 to eliminate the need for utility cards and residents to read their own meters. He stated the City
25 would no longer record water usage in cubic feet of water used, but rather to measure water
26 usage in gallons.
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28 Mr. Hubmer stated the water rates for 2007, under the existing Ordinance, would be $1.93 per
29 100 cubic feet of water used. This has been converted to a rate of $0.0026 per gallon. He
30 explained the minimum charge for water usage would change from $19.30 for 1,000 cubic feet
31 of water to $19.50 for 7,500 gallons of water. He stated the minimum bill would increase by
32 $.20 as a result of rounding associated with the conversion of the system from cubic feet to
33 gallons.
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35 Motion by Councilmember Thuesen, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve the second
36 reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 4 and Chapter 6 of the City Code Being the Storm
37 Water Facilities, Sanitary Sewer, Water, Street Excavation and Fees, Rates and Charges.
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39 Motion carried unanimously.
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41 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBERS.
42 City Manager Momson reported that on the agenda for the Feb 13, 2007 meeting includes the
43 next public hearing for the 2007 street improvement plan, the call for a bond sale and a
44 presentation of the 2007 goals to the Council and the public.
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1 City Manager Mornson stated the Three Rivers Park requested attendance in front of City
2 Council to present the Silverwood Park parking plan that was reviewed by the Planning
3 Commission on January 16, 2007.
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5 City Manager Mornson indicated might not be a meeting on February 27, 2007 as there are no
6 Planning Commission or Council issues.
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8 City Manager Morrison Complemented the Police Department on the kids and cops basketball
9 program on January 12, 2007.
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11 City Manager Morrison complemented Mr. Hartman and the Public Works Department for being
12 on top of the water main break and snow removal on January 12, 2007.
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14 City Manager Morrison stated the St. Anthony Police Department celebrates its 50`h anniversary
15 and a 50 Years of Safety and the Public Safety Fair sponsored by the Kiwanis would be held
16 tentatively in the City Hall on April 28, 2007 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. He stated Public Works,
17 the Fire Department, Excel and Center Point Energy would talk about safety. He mentioned
18 tours of the Police Department would be given.
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20 City Manager Morrison reported May 5, 2007 clean up day.
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22 City Manager Morrison reported the City would reapply for the Safe Schools grants for the
23 Highcrest Sidewalk project that would connect with the High School, Middle School,
24 Elementary School and St. Charles schools.
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26 Councilmember Stille reported attending the Family Services Collaborative meeting on January
27 18, 2007. He invited the community to become involved with the Collaborative. He stated its
28 primary charge is to direct money towards programs for at risk youth. He stated the
29 Collaborative is always looking for new members. He instructed interested residents to call him
30 or Shelly Freeman for details. Good chance to work with good people.
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32 Councilmember Gray reported attending the North Suburban Communications meeting on
33 January 4, 2007. He stated Comcast would again award about $30,000 in scholarships in the
34 ten -city area to students interested in the communications area of study. He stated interested
35 students could pick up applications at City Hall, on the City website, and libraries.
36 Councilmember Gray stated completed applications are due on April 13, 2007.
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38 Councilmember Gray reported attending the Sports Boosters meeting on January 10, 2007. He
39 stated 2007 marks the 401h anniversary of the Sports Boosters and celebration plans are in the
40 making.
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42 Councilmember Gray reported attending the Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting on
43 January 16, 2007. He stated April 18, 2007 is set for the annual meeting. He stated the
44 Chamber is asking for nominations for the business and villager of the year.
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46 Councilmember Stille asked how to nominate a business or villager.
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Councilmember Gray replied nomination forms would be available at City Hall and distributed
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Mayor Faust reported Council and City Staff attended a retreat and goal setting session on
January 11 -12, 2007. He indicated the results would be reported by the City Manager next
month.
Mayor Faust stated the City Manager, the St. Anthony Police Chief and he attended a productive
meeting with the Mayors and City Managers of Falcon Heights and Lauderdale on January 16,
2007. He reported Falcon Heights and Lauderdale are pleasantly satisfied with the level of
service they receive from the St. Anthony Police Department. Mayor Faust stated this is a classic
example of three separate governments working together to get more bang for the buck for the
citizens
Mayor Faust reported he attended the League of Minnesota Cities Board meeting on January 18,
2007.
Mayor Faust reported he attended the League of Minnesota Cities Public Relations Committee
meeting on January 22, 2007.
Mayor Faust reported he attended the Middle Mississippi Water Management Organization
(MWMO) retreat on January 23, 2007. He stated this is a good time of year to plan for the
future and the MWMO is a partner with the Cit of St. Anthony.
COMMUNITY FORUM.
Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items not
on the regular agenda.
Hearing none, Mayor Faust moved forward with the agenda.
INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Mayor Faust stated he received an email from Salo Finland asking St. Anthony to send a
delegation to meet with them and their sister city of Rzhev, Russia in June 2007. Mayor Faust
reported Councilmember Stille and Mr. Jay Hartman would represent St. Anthony. He
mentioned the Salo, Finland school of Moisio would visit St. Anthony High School in May 2007.
Mayor Faust asked for a motion to authorize Councilmember Stille and Public Works Director
Hartman to visit Salo, Finland on the week of June 10, 2007.
Motion by Councilmember Horst, seconded by Councilmember Gray to authorize
Councilmember Stille and Public Works Director Hartman to visit Salo, Finland the week of
June 10, 2007.
Motion carried. 4 ayes. 0 Nays,1 Abstention ( Councilmember Stille)
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X. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS.
None
XI. ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dianna Wise
Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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