HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 04102007I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 April 10, 2007
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 7 :00 p.m.
9 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
10 Mayor Faust invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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12 ROLL CALL.
13 Present: Mayor Faust; Council Members Gray, Horst, Stille, and Thuesen
14 Absent: None
15 Also Present: City Manager Mike Mornson, City Attorney Jerry Gilligan, Public Works
16 Director Jay Hartman, and City Engineer Todd Hubmer
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19 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
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22 1. APPROVAL OF APRIL 10, 2007 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
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24 Motion by Councilmember Horst, seconded by Councilmember Thuesen, to approve the City
25 Council meeting agenda of April 10, 2007.
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27 Motion carried unanimously.
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29 11. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
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33 III. CONSENT AGENDA
34 A. Approya of Mareh 2?. 2007 Couneil Meeting Minutes
35 B. Consider Licenses and Permits
36 C. Consider Payment of Claims
37 D. Resolution 07 -036; Approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the St. Anthony
38 — New Brighton School District #282 for the 2007 School Board Elections.
39 E. Resolution 07 -038; Appointing Kim Goodwin to Planning Commission.
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41 Mayor Faust removed Item A, approval of March 27, 2007 Council meeting minutes.
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45 Motion by Councilmember Thuesen, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the Consent
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A. Approval of March 27, 2007 Council Meeting Minutes
Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Horst, to approve the March 27,
2007 City Council meeting minutes.
Motion carried. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays,1 Abstain (Councilmember Gray).
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF
None.
GENERAL POLICY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL
A. City Engineer's Update
City Engineer Hubmer presented an update of the projects in St. Anthony Village.
City Engineer Hubmer reported the installer replaced approximately 1200 meters to date and
anticipates completing the first appointments for all residential meters by the end of April. He
stated the contractor found 85 locations where foundation drains exist and anticipates the number
would grow as they continue the inspection and installation of meters.
City Engineer Hubmer reported the permanent location for the receiver is on the Pillsbury
Tower. He stated 600 of the 2007 first quarter bills were generated using the new water meter
and radio read system. He mentioned that residents who received the yellow cards are in
transition.
Councilmember Thuesen asked Mr. Hubmer if he had a specific number of drains in mind or
assumed were in the community when the project began. He asked if a specific number of drains
were required to substantially reduce the UI.
City Engineer Hubmer replied he anticipated 400 -600 foundation drains would be found. He
stated at least 250 foundation drains are needed to conform to the Metropolitan Council's
surcharge rules. He stated residents are doing a very good job of converting to sump pumps.
Councilmember Thuesen asked Mr. Hubmer if he is confident that fixing the foundation drains
would help with the UI issues.
City Engineer Hubmer replied he believed so because the clay tiles have been replaced over the
years as have the foundation drains.
Councilmember Stille asked why a local tower was not used for the receiving tower.
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City Engineer Hubmer replied it is because this system had a larger transmitter in the homes that
could be read from a greater distance. He stated the receiver would be used for other utilities as
well and St. Anthony would not be the only user.
6 Councilmember Stille asked if St. Anthony paid a premium rent.
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8 City Engineer Hubmer replied the City pays on a per -read basis.
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10 City Engineer Hubmer commented it took four months to get the rights to the Pillsbury Tower
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13 Mayor Faust mentioned it took only 20 minutes for the installation at his house. He asked if this
14 was the standard time. Mayor Faust commented that he assumed everyone would receive
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17 City Engineer Hubmer replied 20 minute is typical; however, there are situations where it is
18 difficult to access the meter. He stated some internal plumbing issues that have occurred where
19 the installer must come back after the issues are fixed by the homeowner.
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21 Mayor Faust stated it is fair to say that if a resident can see the meter it should be painless.
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23 City Engineer Hubmer reported next on the Silver Lake Road Reconstruction Project. He stated
24 two meetings were held on April 5, 2007 to discuss the logistics of relocating the gas main and
25 undergrounding the overhead utilities along the Silver Lake Road corridor. He stated the utility
26 work is scheduled for July or August and would take three to four months to complete.
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29 construction staging and construction related traffic issues during the construction of Silver Lake
30 Road. He stated he wanted to make sure everyone was educated as to when and how long Silver
31 Lake Road would be closed and alternate locations to City Hall, Fire Department, and Police
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38 resolve issues before they become large issues.
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40 City Engineer Hubmer stated that on April 26, 2007, 6:30 an open house is schedule for Silver
41 Lake Road. He invited everyone living along Silver Lake Road to attend to see the landscaping
42 and restoration plan. He commented he is always interested in the concerns and comments of the
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City Manager Mornson commented the County would attend the City Council meeting on May
22 or June 12, 2007 with information on the funding. He stated the open house would include
individuals from the City and the County to answer questions.
City Engineer Hubmer reported on the status of the 2007 Street and Utility Project, stating it
would begin construction on April 16, 2007 at 39th Avenue, Roosevelt Street, Pahl Avenue, 27th
Avenue, and Highway 88 and Hillcrest Road.
City Engineer Hubmer reported a trenchless technology would be used on the alleys. He stated
the contractor would not be allowed to tear up both sides of the street, thus giving access to
residents and their homes.
City Engineer Hubmer stated a meeting was held with St. Charles Church to coordinate activities
and the logistics to house the construction trailer and materials. He reported they are also
working with homeowners groups to address access issues on Paul Avenue.
Mayor Faust asked Mr. Hubmer to comment on the 2007 Construction Newsletter.
City Engineer Hubmer replied the newsletter was sent to City Council, residents being assessed
for the project, and the rental units involved, as there would be access issues during excavation.
He commented the School District, Police, Fire, and others involved with the project were
notified.
Councilmember Stille asked about the sidewalk in Phase III.
City Engineer Hubmer replied sidewalk portion might start earlier and changed to one of the first
projects. He explained there would be times when the utility crews overlap so the utilities would
be moved up.
Mayor Faust asked about keeping the crews working effectively.
City Engineer Hubmer replied that in years past conflicts with crews and delays existed. He
stated he would be working closely with the contractor to coordinate the most effective work
schedule.
City Engineer Hubmer reported on the progress of the Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Project.
He stated improvements to one of the two filter vessels had been completed and work on the
second vessel is scheduled to be on line in May. He reported that replacing the filters corrected
the Manganese problem in the water. Mr. Hubmer reported the flushing of hydrants would take
place in the next two weeks or so. He asked everyone to be aware that this stirs up the water.
City Manager Morrison commented Mr. Hubmer would come to the first City Council meeting
each month for the next three months to report on the status of all the projects. He indicated the
need for the updates would be reevaluated.
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Mayor Faust stated he appreciated the updates because this is probably the largest public effort in
any one year.
4 City Engineer Hubmer reported on the City Resource Water Plan and GIS. He commented this
5 system would provide digital records for the City's infrastructure and backup and protection of
6 the records. He stated a draft of the management plan is complete and a meeting was held with
7 the Rice Creek Watershed District. Mr. Hubmer commented he would bring the draft to the
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10 City Engineer Hubmer reported he submitted two applications for the Livable Communities
I 1 Non - motorized Transportation Grant. He stated Minneapolis received about $10 million for this
12 project and St. Anthony is qualified to receive some of the money. Mr. Hubmer reported he
13 requested $285,000 for sidewalks along Silver Lake Road and $300,000 for sidewalks along
14 Stinson Boulevard. He commented he is looking at all options available to fund the projects.
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16 Mayor Faust reminded everyone the funds applied for would be for sidewalks only.
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18 B. Re- Codification of St. Anthony City Code Proposal
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20 City Manager Mornson stated the re- codification of the City Code is one of the City's goals. He
21 stated this was brought to Council's attention as information only, to review the proposal, and
22 take feedback. He commented he would bring this back later for approval.
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24 City Manager Mornson stated he received an estimate of $11,995 from the League of Minnesota
25 Cities for the re- codification project. He mentioned the scope of work would include a review
26 of the City's current code of ordinances and all ordinances and resolutions passed since the last
27 codification in 1993. He stated it would also include organizing all information based on titles,
28 chapters, sections, and according to subject matter and updating the code to reflect current
29 statutory and case law requirements, deleting improper or unlawful provisions.
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31 City Manager Mornson stated the second part of the proposal provides for several changes
32 including the sign ordinance, and a rental- licensing ordinance. He commented and all ordinances
33 would be looked at for inconsistencies. City Manager Mornson mentioned this would be on the
34 agenda in May or June 2007.
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36 Councilmember Gray asked who helped with the when done in 1993.
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38 City Manager Mornson stated the League of MN Cities helped. He stated Dorsey would review
39 the changes, as they are the City's legal council.
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41 Councilmember Stille commented that one thing to accomplish is to add some meat to code
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He indicated a combination of code enforcement and re- codification was need and would be
discussed.
Councilmember Stille asked if the Planning Commission is involved.
City Manager Mornson replied the Planning Commission would look at the proposal and provide
feedback. He commented code enforcement is under the purview of the Fire Department and it
is currently working on it.
Councilmember Thuesen asked if St. Anthony takes advantage of the pamphlets from the League
of Minnesota Cities.
City Manager Momson replied he did not have knowledge of the pamphlets. He commented
everything is on the web these days. He stated the City should look at the options but be aware
that cost increases as other options are used. He explained Staff thought they should perhaps
look at the ordinance first and come back with changes and look at re- codification later.
Councilmember Thuesen commented that this would be on CD and asked how Staff currently
inputs information. He asked if it is currently easy and convenient to make changes in the
computer.
Momson stated this would make it much easier.
Mayor Faust stated he did not want to get hung up on the methodology. He stated each
department head has a part in code enforcement. He asked everyone to determine what is
important and the most economical way to do it to City Manager Mornson. Mayor Faust
commented he did not see this as a fast track; however, there are items that need to be addressed
quickly to give Staff the power of enforcement.
REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
City Manager Momson stated staff is still looking for members for the Road Reconstruction
Task Force. He stated the applications are due on April 16. He commented the task force would
meet about our times between May and September.
City Manager Momson reported a public hearing would be held on the 2008 Budget at the April
24, 2007 Council Meeting.
City Manager Momson reported the audit is under way for 2006 and a presentation would be
given at the May 22, 2007 Council Meeting.
City Manager Momson reported the 50 Years of Safety Expo would be held at City Hall on April
28, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. He mentioned the newsletter would go out early to let
people know about the Safety Expo.
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1 City Manager Momson reported the City Clean-Up Day is May 5, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00
2 p.m.
City Manager Morrison reported the Northeast Diagonal Project construction would begin in
May and continue throughout the summer. He stated information would be put on the web. He
commented this is a bicycle /walking path that ties St. Anthony to Minneapolis and Roseville.
8 City Manager Momson reported Public Works Director Hartman did a great job on the I/I
9 inspection. He stated Mr. Hartman has been in over 100 homes and did a great job representing
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12 City Manager Mornson reported the Junior Achievement second graders would attend the April
13 24, 2007 Council Meeting. He stated Mayor Faust met with the second graders and talked about
14 what it is like to be a mayor.
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16 Councilmember Stille stated he attended the League of Minnesota Cities meeting at the capital
17 on March 29, 2007. He reported he met with several senators and asked them to push the open
18 enrollment bill.
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20 Councilmember Thuesen reported he also met at the Capital and felt it was a worthwhile
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23 Councilmember Horst reported he met with the Public Works Director Jay Hartman to discuss
24 the plaque and the monument dedicating the sculpture on May 17, 2007. He stated the design
25 was approved and Mr. Hartman did a great job working with the Sister Cities Association in
26 getting a design and the project off the ground.
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28 Mayor Faust reported attending the League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Conference. He
29 commented this session included all local Cities, Counties, and School districts meeting with
30 legislators. He stated this was the first time these three groups met together in total. He stressed
31 that when this group attends together, it has a bigger impact. Mayor Faust stated he would
32 continue to work with the school board.
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34 Mayor Faust reported Council attended a former elected officials briefing on March 31, 2007.
35 He stated the accomplishments of 2006 and the goals for 2007 were presented. Mayor Faust
36 indicated the input from these individuals is invaluable. He stated this is the third year this has
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39 Mayor Faust reported he met with the residents of Chandler Place on April 4, 2007 to share the
40 City's goals and accomplishments.
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42 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM.
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44 Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items not
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Hearing none, Mayor Faust moved forward with the agenda.
3 IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
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5 Councilmember Thuesen reported the Friends of the Library would hold a book sale on May 19,
6 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. He stated the used books are both adult and children's books
7 and all proceeds go to the Friends of the Library in St. Anthony.
9 Councilmember Gray stated that in talking to a resident, some residents do not have access to
10 locally produced programs provided by the Comcast franchise agreement. He stated the
11 universal access is free and all residents need to do is call Comcast and ask for the universal
12 access. He explained Comcast would install the cable free. He mentioned they might try to sell
13 other programming, but residents are not required to have it to access the public programs such
14 as Council and School Board meetings.
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16 Mayor Faust pointed out the Village Notes went out. He asked residents who did not receive a
17 copy to contact City Hall and one would be mailed. He commented an interesting article about
18 the Cemetery on Stinson Boulevard is included in the latest issue.
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20 X. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS.
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24 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
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26 Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
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29 Respectfully submitted,
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32 Dianna Wise
33 Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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35 Mayor
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37 City Clerk