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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 26, 2007
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Mayor Pro Tern Horst called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
10 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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12 Mayor Pro Tern Horst invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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14 ROLL CALL
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16 Present: Mayor Pro Tern Horst, Council Members: Gray, Horst, and Thuesen
17 Absent: Mayor Faust
18 Also Present: City Manager Mike Morrison, City Attorney Jay Lindgren, and City
19 Engineer Todd Hubmer
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22 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
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25 1. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 26, 2007 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
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27 Motion by Councilmember Thuesen, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the City
28 Council meeting agenda of June 26, 2007.
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30 Motion carried unanimously 4/0.
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32 II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
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34 A. Update on VillageFest 2007
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36 Ms. Julianne Hunter presented an update on VillageFest 2007 scheduled for the first weekend in
37 August. She stated the same events as in the past are highlighted for this year's event. She
38 pointed out that a Village Idol contest is new this year as is Teen Town and a class B softball
39 tournament. Ms. Hunter stated they are looking for class B teams to play on Friday and
40 Saturday. She stated Boxcar Bob, Cactus Willie, and Lamont Cranston would perform again this
41 year. She reported the Lions Club would collect donations for the food shelf during the parade
42 and buttons are available for sale at the Community Center. She advised anyone with questions
43 to call City Hall.
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45 Mayor Pro Tem Horst thanked Ms. Hunter and her committee for their work organizing the
46 VillageFest event. He asked her for the location of the art fair.
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48 Ms. Hunter replied the final map is not complete; however, it would be similar to last year.
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B. Update on Northwest Youth & Family Services
4 Ms. Kay Andrews, Northwest Youth & Family Services, explained that St. Anthony and eight
5 other cities are in partnership with Northwest Youth & Family Services. She acknowledged
6 Councilmember Gray as a member of the board. Ms. Andrews introduced Mr. Jerry Hromatka,
7 Associate Director, Northwest Youth & Family Services.
9 Mr. Hromatka reported that the Northwest Youth and Family Services (NYFS) has served the
10 northern suburbs for 30 years, by focusing on a comprehensive, cost - effective services for youth
11 ages five to 21. He explained there are 2,160 children in suburban Ramsey County with no
12 health insurance. He reported that 70 percent of the youth needing mental health counseling
13 never receive it and 12 percent of St. Anthony/New Brighton School District students are eligible
14 for free or reduced lunches. He stated St. Anthony residents are eligible for a sliding fee and free
15 services based upon income.
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17 Mr. Hromatka reported that in 2006 NYFS provide $28,235 in services to St. Anthony residents.
18 He stated the cost to the City was only $3,500. He explained the return on this investment results
19 in lower property crimes, fewer domestic incidents, few at -risk children, and higher educational
20 attainment. He reported that Mr. Art Rolnic, Senior Vice President and Director of Research,
21 Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis stated economic research strongly suggest that a key
22 ingredient to economic growth is the investment in human capital.
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24 Mr. Hromatka stated the NYFS Strategic Goals include: Services for Youth and Families,
25 Growth Through Community Partnerships, Leadership at the Community Level, and
26 Effectiveness and Accountability.
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28 Mr. Hromatka presented the new Discovery Initiative. He explained that the new initiative
29 engages youth in the community, develops emotional intelligence, offers a participant- centered
30 perspective, is rooted in community experiences, and gives youth a sense of mastery,
31 connectedness, and contribution.
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33 Mr. Hromatka reported NYFS community partners include the communities of Arden Hills,
34 Falcon Heights, Little Canada, Mounds View, New Brighten, North Oaks, Roseville, Shoreview,
35 and St. Anthony. He reported the participating school districts include Centennial, Columbia
36 Heights, Mounds View, North St. Paul/Maplewood/Oakdale, Roseville, Spring Lake Park, St.
37 Anthony/New Brighten, St. Paul, and White Bear Lake. He stated the collaborative partners
38 include the Minnesota Youth Intervention Program Association, the North Suburban Gavel Club,
39 the Polynesian Village Partners, the Suburban Ramsey Family Collaborative, the Ramsey
40 County Children's Mental Health Collaborative, the Ramsey County Curfew and Truancy
41 Collaborative, the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce, and the Youth Community
42 Connections.
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44 Councilmember Stille asked Mr. Hromatka to comment on the thrift store.
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1 Mr. Hromatka replied that youth receive work experience by operating the Penny Pinchers Thrift
2 Store. He stated the thrift store is open for donations and looking for volunteers. He stated the
3 thrift store is located in Mounds View Square at Silver Lake Road and County Highway 10,
4 north of the Mermaid.
Councilmember Thuesen asked Mr. Hromatka if he noticed growing trends that require more of
Northwest Youth & Family Services' resources.
9 Mr. Hromatka replied there is a continued and severe need with youth, especially for those with
10 ADHD or require the day treatment center program for children who cannot make it in a regular
11 school environment. He stated the pattern is that it takes more time.
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13 Mayor Pro Tern Horst commented the donations to the thrift store are a tax deduction.
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15 11I. CONSENT AGENDA
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17 A. Consider Approval of the June 12, 2007 Council Meeting Minutes
18 B. Consider Licenses and Permits
19 C. Claims
20 D. Resolution 07 -048; Authorizing Execution of Agreement Between the St Anthony Police
21 Department and the MN Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety.
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23 Councilmember Stille requested the removal of Item A, Consider Approval of the June 12, 2007
24 Council Meeting Minutes.
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26 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Thuesen, to approve the Consent
27 Agenda as presented as amended.
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29 Motion carried unanimously 410.
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31 Motion by Councilmember Thuesen, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the June 12,
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34 Ayes 3, Nays 0, Abstain 1 ( Stille) Motion carried.
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36 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
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40 V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF.
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42 A. Resolution 07 -049: Issuing a Conditional Use Permit for T- Mobile and a Monopole Cell
43 Phone Tower located at 2900 Pentagon Drive NE.
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45 Planning Commissioner Don Jensen presented the request for a Conditional Use Permit by T-
46 Mobile. He reported a significant discussion occurred among the Planning Commission
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1 members after audience testimony at the June 19, 2007 Planning Commission meeting. He
2 stated the Commission, based upon a review of the testimony and Staff recommendation, voted
3 unanimously to approve the CUP to site a T- Mobile Monopole Cell Phone Antenna with
4 findings, at 2900 Pentagon Drive NE, St. Anthony Shopping Center.
Councilmember Stille asked Commissioner Jensen if discussion regarding co- location on other
towers occurred.
9 Commissioner Jensen replied the antenna could conceivably be sited at the park; however, this
10 would be outside the coverage area for T- Mobile. He stated the Shopping Center met the
1 l coverage needs of the applicant. He commented that the issue of health concerns were similar to
12 those discussed for other tower locations such as near schools and parks. He commented the
13 Commission felt the mall was a compliant location.
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15 Councilmember Thuesen asked where exactly the tower would be erected.
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17 Commissioner Jensen pointed out the location at the intersection of 27`h Avenue and the
18 Shopping Center. He stated it would be sited roughly in a courtyard area behind Mr. Todd
19 Hanson's Eye Clinic. He commented the distance is greater than the required setbacks. He
20 stated that visually, a 60 -foot antenna would be in view.
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22 Mr. Chuck Beisner, T- Mobile, pointed out the location of the antenna site on the north side of the
23 Shopping Center. He stated fencing would screen the antenna and equipment. He indicated the
24 site is designed to provide the coverage within the intersection and shopping center location. He
25 stated this commercial zone is the furthest location from a residential area. He commented he
26 felt the location is an excellent site and met code requirements.
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28 Mayor Pro Tem Horst asked Mr. Beisner to explain how and why this location was chosen.
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30 Mr. Beisner replied the radio frequency engineers take a closer look at areas where customers
31 complain about dropped calls or signals. He stated the engineers are able to determine where the
32 best location for an antenna would be. He explained that due to City Code, they were limited as
33 to where the antenna would provide the best option for coverage. He commented several other
34 areas were considered; however, an agreement could not be reached with property owners.
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36 Mayor Pro Tern Horst asked Mr. Beisner if an industrial zone was considered.
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38 Mr. Beisner replied one of the industrial zone considered was too close to a residential area. He
39 commented T- Mobile attempts to stay away from residential areas, as residents do not like to
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42 Councilmember Gray asked what the specifics were for sites not wanting to accept the monopole
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Councilmember Gray asked which light industrial areas were considered.
Mr. Beisner replied the light industrial areas would not solve the coverage issue.
Mayor Pro Tern Horst questioned Mr. Beisner about the industrial areas south of the current site.
7 Mr. Beisner replied there is no rear yard to site the monopole and it is outside the coverage area.
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9 Mayor Pro Tern Horst inquired as to whether the location chosen was the only logical alternative
10 or were other locations considered.
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12 Mr. Beisner replied all sites were considered and the chosen site was the best option.
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14 Mayor Pro Tern Horst opened the Public Hearing at 8:45.
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16 Dr. Scot Salim, 2931 Pentagon Drive, stated Dr. Todd Hanson informed him about the cell
17 phone tower. He stated it would be an eyesore in the area and would expose everyone to
18 unnecessary radiation. He commented that the tower would provide no benefit to the tenants of
19 the mall. He stated he not understand why another location could not be found. He commented
20 it is irresponsible for T- Mobile to place the antenna in this location.
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22 Mr. Mathew Alfs, 2919 Pentagon Drive, reported his business is about 60 feet from the proposed
23 monopole site. He stated the proposed site is an area where many health services are provided.
24 He indicated he is concerned for the tenants and the customers coming to the businesses. He
25 commented the mall owner never informed the businesses about the monopole.
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27 Mr. Alfs stated he searched the National Library of Medicine for post 1996 research on the
28 health risks of the cell phone monopoles. He found increased cancer, cardiovascular, and
29 cognitive issues linked to exposure to radio frequency from low levels of radio frequency
30 radiation. He stated that the World Health Organization held a conference on the sensitivity of
31 children to radio frequency radiation. He reported the 2005 Pediatrics Journal reported the
32 relationship between childhood leukemia, nervous system and brain tissue development, and
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35 Mr. Alfs stated he asked the parents of children attending the Montessori School how they felt.
36 He presented a petition with signatures against the tower. He asked Council to seriously
37 consider the petition and consider denying the request from T- Mobile.
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39 Dr. Todd Hanson, 2929 Pentagon Drive, stated he became involved and fast became concerned
40 with the health issues. He stated a majority of medical journals state further research needs to be
41 done. He stressed that this is not the first time the government has lied to the population. He
42 stated he is concerned about losing employees who do not want to be exposed to the radio
43 frequency. He stated T- Mobile does have other options.
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45 Mr. Dennis Cavanaugh, 2909 St. Anthony Boulevard, referenced the application and the City
46 Code. He stated he is opposed to approving the application. He directed Council to pages 63,
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1 65, and 70 and pointed out the purpose of the code is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of
2 the public, to protect residential areas from potential adverse effects, to promote shared and or
3 co- location of towers, and to ensure towers are compatible with land use.
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5 Mr. Beisner responded to the statements made. He indicated the tower would provide in-
6 building coverage. He commented there are no co- location opportunities within a reasonable
7 distance. He commented he is willing to table the issue and conduct additional research to
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10 Mrs. Rose Minor, Step -By -Step Montessori School, stated she is most concerned with the safety
11 of the children. She asked the Council to consider denying this application.
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13 Commissioner Heath Galyon, 3516 Skycroft, stated it is insightful to hear the public comments.
14 He explained the recommendation by the Planning Commission was based on the information
15 provided and the recommendations of Staff. He stated it would be contradictory for the City
16 Council to allow antennas in one area and not another, as there are antennas on the water tower
17 with a park below, and on the high school. He commented that if there is passion from the
18 residents, it is beyond just the shopping center, it opens up the argument to cover other towers in
19 the City. Commissioner Galyon stated he felt this is being blown out of proportion. He pointed
20 out everyone uses cell phones and to use them, the technology is needed as are the towers.
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22 Mayor Pro Tern Horst closed the public hearing at 8:15.
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24 Mayor Pro Tern Horst clarified the process for a CUP application.
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26 Councilmember Stille asked if the fee was received.
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28 City Manager Morrison replied it was received June 15, 2007.
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30 Mayor Pro Tem Horst explained the three options - Accept, Deny, or Table — available to
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33 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to deny Resolution 07-
34 049, a Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for T- Mobile for a Monopole Cell Phone
35 Antenna to be located at 2900 Pentagon Drive.
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37 Councilmember Gray thanked the residents for their comments and the Planning Commission for
38 its work on this issue. He stated he is not sure this application is complete per the City Code.
39 He stated he could not approve this as he feels all the alternatives have not been explored. He
40 stated the terms of the code have not been followed.
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42 Councilmember Stille commented the code encourages co- location. He stated this location is in
43 the heart of a retail area. He stated code verbiage recommends a third party study. He stated he
44 is against the CUP at this time.
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Councilmember Thuesen stated he is not convinced that co- location is not an option. He
commented he would like to see this explored further with a light industrial site considered over
a commercial site. He commented the health issues are not an issue; what is at issue is for the
applicant to prove there are no other options.
Mayor Pro Tem. Horst commented there is not enough research to talk about the health issues. He
stated he is more concerned with the Shopping Center and what the public sees. He indicated the
code was crafted to limit the number of cell towers in the City. Mayor Pro Tern Horst
commented he would like to know what other options are available. He stated the future of the
Shopping Center is uncertain for 20 years from now; however, having a cell phone tower
changes the dynamics. He stated that he believes locating the monopole in the shopping center is
the worst choice at this time.
Mr. Jay Lindgren, City Attorney, recommended that if the resolution is denied, a subsequent
motion be made directing the City Attorney to prepare specific findings consistent with Chapter
1680 of the City Zoning Code and the Telecommunications Act and to bring it forward to
Council at a future meeting for subsequent action.
Motion carried unanimously 4/0.
Motion by Councilmember Thuesen, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to direct the City
Attorney to craft a resolution explaining the reasons for denial of Resolution 07 -049, a
Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for T- Mobile for a Monopole Cell Phone
Antenna to be located at 2900 Pentagon Drive.
Motion carried unanimously 4/0.
Councilmember Stille clarified that as part of the record, it should be noted that the City
Attorney is tasked to summarize Council's findings for the decision it made.
VI. GENERAL POLICY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL.
A. Utility Work on Silver Lake Road
Resolution 07 -050; Approving the Contract with Xcel Energy regarding Silver
Lake Road.
Mr. Todd Hubmer, City Engineer, summarized the information for resolutions 07 -50, 07 -051,
and 07 -052. He stated these resolutions provide for the relocation of Xcel Energy's overhead
power lines along Silver Lake Road from St. Anthony Boulevard N.E. to 37`h Avenue N.E.
Mr. Hubmer stated the latest cost participation funding formula for St. Anthony is $3,060,000.
He commented the County worked hard with the City on the funding formulas and to find
savings in the project. He explained other City related improvements outside this amount
include approximately $200,000 to connect homes to the new underground services is not
included. He stated an additional $200,000 would be required for other enhancements requested
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1 by the City and for administrative fees. He stated he anticipated the total cost to the City would
2 be approximately $3.5 million. Mr. Hubmer broke down the costs as follows: $1.6 Million for
3 City utility improvements; $200,000 for electrical hookups to private residences; $200,000 for
4 other City improvements and enhancements; and, $1.5 million in cost participation for roadways,
5 sidewalks, storm sewer, and lighting. Mr. Hubmer commented the schedule is very tight and
6 would begin within 60 to 90 days of the approval of the resolutions.
8 Mr. Hubmer stated Resolution 07 -050 approves entering into a utility contract with Xcel Energy
9 to perform relocation work, which is estimated to cost the City between $900,000 and $920,000.
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11 Mr. Hubmer reported the three resolutions together are projected to cost approximately $1.2
12 million. He reported the funding sources include: $800,000 from the Chandler TIF Fund,
13 $51,000 from the City Water and Sewer Connection fees, and $350,000 from the Storm Water
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19 Mr. Hubmer replied he believes it would be within the limits set; however, there are no
20 guarantees. He stated he is fairly comfortable with relationship with Hennepin County.
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22 Councilmember Thuesen asked if a conversation with residents on tree removal occurred. Mr.
23 Hubmer replied the open houses addressed the trees that would be removed and replanting.
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25 Mayor Pro Tem Horst commented he wanted to be sure Council is comfortable with the three
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28 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve Resolution 07-
29 050, a Resolution approving entering into a utility contract with Xcel Energy to perform utility
30 relocation and underground utility installation along Silver Lake Road.
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34 2. Resolution 07 -051: Authorize Plans, Specifications, and Ad for Bid for Tree
35 Removal along Silver Lake Road
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37 Mr. Hubmer reported this resolution provides for the preparation of plans, specifications, and
38 advertising for bids for all tree removal along Silver Lake Road that is necessary to perform all
39 private utility relocations, including cable television, telephone, natural gas, and electrical
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42 Motion by Councilmember Thuesen, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve Resolution
43 07 -051, a Resolution authorizing the preparation of plans, specifications, and advertising for bids
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3. Resolution 07 -052: Authorize Plans, Specifications and Ad for Bid for Utility
Connections along Silver Lake Road
Mr. Hubmer stated this resolution provides for the preparation of plans specifications, and
advertising for bids for the installation of a new meter boxes and connections for residences
along Silver Lake Road that currently receive electrical power from overhead lines. He stated
Xcel Energy would relocate the utilities underground to the meter boxes of individual boxes;
however, a new meter box installation is necessary for the electrical changeover to occur from
the overhead to underground utilities.
Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Thuesen, to approve Resolution
07 -052, a Resolution authorizing the preparation of plans, specifications, and advertising for bids
for utility connections along Silver Lake Road.
Motion carried unanimously 4/0.
B. Quarterly Goals Update
City Manager Morrison reported on the quarterly goal update. He explained equal importance is
given to each of the five goals.
Goal #1 is the Reconstruction of Silver Lake Road. He pointed out the three resolutions adopted
started the process. He stated the three actions planned include awarding bids for tree removal
and utility work at the August meeting, the City is to enter into a contract with Hennepin County
in September or October 2007, and later this fall, Council will need to authorize Ehlers and
Associates to enter into the bond process.
Goal 2: Develop a Feasible Broadband Plan. He reported several meetings on broadband have
been held. Did get report Columbia Telecommunications; however, the council decided it is not
ready to proceed. He reported Staff is working with North Suburban Telecommunications in a
joint effort with ten cities and with the League of Minnesota Cities to discuss working together
on a state -wide broad band. He stated Assistant City Manager Moore -Sykes and
Councilmember Gray would represent the City on the committee.
Goal 3: Re- Codification of City Ordinances. City Manager Morrison stated the City entered into
a contract through the League of Minnesota Cities to re- codify the City ordinances. He stated
Staff might consider adding issues such as updating the housing code goal to include rentals in
single family residences and sign ordinances.
Goal 4: Identify Environmental Priorities for the City. City Manager Morrison reported the City
hosted a best management practices for plowing with the Middle Mississippi Water Shed District
and Public Works from St. Anthony and surrounding cities. He commented a similar event is
planned for private snow plowers. He reported Staff is also working with the Middle Mississippi
Water Shed District to monitor storm water at the south end of the City. He stated a feasibility
study is underway to consider constructing a storm water treatment facility at the south end of St.
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Anthony and the reuse of storm water in Central Park. He stated other activities include the
recycling reports completed for Hennepin and Ramsey Counties, the single sort recycling
program, and an energy audit of all City buildings. He reporter several meetings were held with
the Silver Lake Homeowners Association, Three Rivers Park, Ramsey County, and Rice Creek
Watershed District on improvement opportunities.
Councilmember Stille asked when the energy audit would be completed.
City Manager Mornson replied most likely in the fall. He stated the audit would include all City
buildings, a risk assessment for insurance purposes, and environmental improvements in all City
Parks and property.
Goal 5: Key Financial Strategies. City Manager Momson stated this goal is now considered the
Financial Management Plan. He explained that it originally provided the framework for the
funding of the Public Works building and the Fire Station, the redevelopment of Silver Lake
Village, and two municipal liquor stores. He stated a meeting is anticipated with Ehlers &
Associates to identify capital needs, potential tax levies, and debt levels.
19 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL
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City Manager Momson stated the July 10, 2007 Council meeting could be canceled based on
light agenda.
City Manager Momson reported Staff received a letter from the Police Chief from New Brighton
where three St. Anthony officers assisted in the arrest of a felony theft suspect at a New Brighton
business.
City Manager Momson mentioned the crime alert on arson in Lauderdale.
City Manager Momson complemented City Engineer Todd Hubmer & Public Works Direcotr
Jay Hartman on the worked they have done on the improvement projects. He stated they
represent the City well and have negotiated great contracts.
City Manager Mornson reported a new full time manager and clerk for the Municipal Liquor
Stores. He stated both stores are 100 compliant on tobacco and liquor checks. He thanked Mike
Larson on the monthly statements. He indicated Mr. Larson has taken the liquor stores further
than ever anticipated.
Councilmember Thuesen stated the liquor department received the best in selection for wine and
beer several years in a row.
Councilmember Stille commented he was privileged to represent the City on a tour of Salo,
Finland. He stated that he and Public Works Director Jay Hartman visited the Salo City facilities
and met with the representatives from one of Salo's sister cities in Russia. He commented on
how amazing it was to see friendships develop in a short time and in spite of the language
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barriers. He stated he would speak on the visit at the July 25, 2007 Kiwanis meeting and the
annual Sister City meeting.
Councilmember Thuesen reported he attended the Road Reconstruction Task Force meeting on
June 23, 2007. He explained a tour of City to look at the roads was taken. He stated this was
worth the time. He mentioned that Todd Hubmer attended, as did an individual who knew all
there was to know and could answer questions about roads. He reported the next meeting is
August 13, 2007.
Mayor Pro Tern Horst commented that the public hearing on T- Mobile showed that the Council
does listen to the concerns of the citizens. He stated the City Council works for the betterment of
the community.
Mayor Pro Tern Horst thanked City Manager Mornson for the work he does, as he is the driving
force behind the people who do a great job.
VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM
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IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Pro Tern Horst stated the July 10, 2007 meeting is cancelled.
X. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS
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XI. ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Pro Tern Horst adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dianna Wise
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City Clerk