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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 12112006i CITY OF ST. ANTHONY 2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 3 December 11, 2006 6 CALL TO ORDER. 7 Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 9 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. 10 Mayor Faust invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance. 11 12 ROLL CALL. 13 Present: Mayor Faust; Councilmembers Gray, Horst, Stille, and Thuesen. 14 Absent: None. 15 Also Present: City Manager Mike Morrison, City Attorney Jay Lindgren, Police Chief 16 John Ohl, Fire Chief John Malenick, and Assistant Fire Chief Don Drusch. 17 18 19 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING 20 ITEMS. 21 22 I. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 11, 2006 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA. 23 Motion by Councilmember Horst, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the City 24 Council Meeting Agenda of December 11, 2006. 25 Motion carried unanimously. 26 27 11. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS. 28 A. Fire Prevention Poster Award RecogWtio n. 29 30 Fire Chief John Malenick stated one of the responsibilities the Fire Department is to maintain a 31 fire prevention program under the supervision of Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Marshal Don 32 Drusch. He indicated fire prevention includes not only fire code enforcement by the chance to 33 educate young people on fire safety. He introduced Assistant Chief Drusch to present the 34 awards. 35 36 Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Marshal Drusch explained the concept of the fire prevention poster 37 contest for the City. He reported that several years ago, a St. Anthony student won the state 38 contest and last year's winner advanced to the state level and received honorable mention. He 39 stated the Fire Department is very proud of the students from Wilshire School's 40' and 5a` grades 40 who participated in this year's contest. He informed Council that this year's theme was "watch 41 what you eat" relating to cooking fires. 42 43 Assistant Fire Chief Drusch presented the Fire Prevention Awards to: First Place to Ellen Slayton 44 from Mrs. Frank's 50' Tade class received a certificate and $25.00; Second Place to Jacklin Jung 45 from Ms. Kopesky's 4 grade class received a certificate and $20.00; Third Place to Madison 46 Roemer from Mrs. Wilkinson's 4a' grade class received a certificate and $15.00; and Fourth 47 Place to Megan Christenson from Mrs. Crotteau's 5a' grade class received a certificate and 48 $10.00. Chief Malenick mentioned Megan Christenson also placed fourth in the 2005 contest. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11, 2006 Page 2 1 He stated the first place winner also received a plaque and $10.00 from the North Suburban 2 Mutual Aid Association and $25.00 for finishing in first place in the St. Anthony contest B. Citizen Commendation Award for Barry Tedlund Fitness Crossroads and Distingwshed Service Award to Lt. Mark Sitarz. 7 Mayor Faust and Chief Malenick presented a Citizen Commendation Award to Mr. Barry 8 Tedlund, Fitness Crossroads, and a Distinguished Service Award to Lt. Mark Sitarz, St. Anthony 9 Fire Department, for their dedication to the community and the Memorial Blood Center Drives in 10 St. Anthony. Chief Malenick stated they organized four separate blood drives over the past year. 11 Chief Malenick mentioned he has become a regular blood donor and learned that one in three 12 people would need blood in their lifetime. He also learned that one pint of blood could save 13 three lives. 14 15 C. Certificate of Commendation for John Bladow. 16 17 Police Chief John Ohl presented a Certificate of Commendation and letter of appreciation to Mr. 18 John Bladow in recognition for exceptional actions or activities taken on behalf of the Police 19 Department and the City of St. Anthony. He explained that on November 14, 2006, Mr. Bladow 20 assisted the St. Anthony Police Department in the apprehension of a suspect that was fleeing 21 police officers. He stated this action lead to the arrest of the suspect on charges of obstructing 22 police with force as well as three warrants, one of which was for felony narcotics. 23 24 D. Boy Scout Den #9 Citizens Badge Recognition. 25 26 Mayor Faust presented the Citizens Badge to the members of Boy Scout Den #9. He stated he 27 had the opportunity to meet with the Scouts before the City Council meeting and had the 28 privilege of answering questions posed by the Scouts. 29 30 Mayor Faust expressed his gratitude to each of the individuals receiving recognition for their 31 dedication and service to St. Anthony. 32 33 III. CONSENT AGENDA. 34 35 A. Approval of November 28, 2006 and December 4 2006 City Council Meeting Minutes 36 B. Consider Licenses and Permits. 37 C. Consider Payment of Claims. 38 D. Resolution 06 -092: City Manager 39 E. Memorandum of Understanding with Mississippi Watershed Management Organization 40 41 Motion by Councilmember Thuesen, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the Consent 42 Agenda items. 43 44 Motion carried unanimously. 45 46 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11, 2006 Page 3 2 IV 3 4 5 6 V. 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 VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS. None. REPORTS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION. None GENERAL POLICY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL. A. Resolution 06 -093; Approving the 2007 Tax Levy and Budget City Manager Morrison reported the State mandated truth -in- taxation laws require cities to provide Hennepin and Ramsey Counties with a certified 2007 Operating Budget and Tax Levy. He reported the General Fund budget for 2007 totals $4,521,700 compared to $4,242,000 in 2006. He reported the General Fund Levy for 2007 totals $2,660, 800 compared to $2,488,357 in 2006. City Manager Momson summarized the issues contributing to the increase include an adjustment for increased motor fuel costs, the increase in employer health insurance contribution, a cost of living adjustment of 3.5% for City Staff, the addition of a part-time Community Service Officer, additional police overtime, maintenance cost for the City parks and utility costs for City buildings. Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Thuesen, to approve Resolution 06 -093, a Resolution setting the City of St. Anthony 2007 Tax Levy and Budget in Compliance with the Truth in Taxation Act. Motion carried unanimously. B. Resolution 06 -094; Appointments to Planning and Park Commission City Manager Morrison indicated there were three openings on the Planning Commission and two on the Park Commission. He reported the City Council interviewed and appointed Mr. Brian Heinis and Mr. Jan Jenson to the Planning Commission and Mr. Jeff Fahrenholz to the Parks Commission. He stated there are two additional applicants for the one remaining Planning Commission seat. Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to adopt Resolution 06- 094, a Resolution Approving Appointments to the Planning and Parks Commission. Motion carried unanimously. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11, 2006 Page 4 1 C. Resolution 06 -095; Approving Revised Contract for Police Services for Lauderdale 2 3 City Manager Morrison informed Council that the City of Lauderdale has requested an increase 4 in police coverage from 16 to 24 hours. He indicated the cost for the three -year contract would 5 be $519,000 in 2007, $548,100 in 2008, and $578,250 in 2009 6 7 Motion by Councilmember Thuesen, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to adopt Resolution 06- 8 095, a Resolution Amending the Joint Powers Agreement for Police Services with the City of 9 Lauderdale with Increasing the Contract Hours to 24 Hours From 15 Hours he Contingent upon 10 Approval of the Amended Joint Powers Agreement by the City of Lauderdale. 11 12 Motion carried unanimously. 13 14 Mayor Faust stated it was his understanding the City of Lauderdale approved the budget for the 15 increased police coverage and would approve the Joint Powers Agreement. 16 17 18 D. Resolution 06 -096; Authorizing the Sale and Issuance of Variable Rate Demand 19 Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (The Landings at Silver Lake Village Project), 20 Series 2006; Establishing the Security therefore and Authorizing the Execution of 21 Documents. 22 23 City Attorney Lindgren stated resolution 06 -096 deals with the financing for the Landings at 24 Silver Lake Village residential area. He reported the developer currently has three series of multi 25 family housing bonds out. He stated the resolution is a refunding vehicle for a debt 26 consolidation under which the City has already participated. He explained the financing is not a 27 liability of the City, but a conduit financing that allows the developer to use a financing structure 28 that allows them to have a portion of the debt be on a tax exempt basis where the interest earned 29 on the bonds is not taxed by the Federal Government. He explained the debt services on the 30 bond are paid solely by the borrower with no liability with respect to the bond by the City. 31 32 City Attorney Lindgren explained the documents being approved in the resolution relate to 33 $6,400,000 of multi family housing bonds that would refund one of the existing series of bonds 34 previously approved by the City Council. He stated the reason the developer wants to do this is 35 that they found a lender that would save them effort in how this is handled in addition to the cost 36 savings. He mentioned it is not in essence a new debt, but a tool to do what was already 37 approved by City Council. 38 39 Mayor Faust restated this is not a liability to the City; rather it is being a good partner in Silver 40 Lake Village and the business that is already there. 41 42 Councilmember Stille stated this adds value to the property, which is good for the City. He 43 mentioned this is a conduit that the City provides for lower rates than in the open market. He 44 stated it appears the reason the developer is able to do this is because they took the construction 45 and up risk out, which enabled them to find more favorable rates. 46 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11, 2006 Page 5 1 Mr. Mike Moorhouse stated this is correct. He mentioned the LaSalle Bank is open to funding 2 the entire project. 4 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Horst, to adopt Resolution 06- 5 096, a Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Issuance of Variable Rate Demand Multifamily 6 Housing Revenue Bonds (The Landings at Silver Lake Village Project), Series 2007; 7 Establishing the Security Therefore and Authorizing the Execution of Documents. y Motion carried unanimously. 10 11 12 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBERS. 13 14 City Manager Momson reported there would not be a Planning Commission meeting on 15 December 19, 2006; therefore, there is no need for a Council Meeting on December 26, 2006. 16 17 City Manager Momson reported the School Board requested the use of City Council chambers 18 for their meetings beginning February 6, 2007. 19 20 City Manager Morrison reported there would be a joint meeting with the School Board on the 21 concern over safety for students crossing 33`d Avenue. He explained students are being dropped 22 of on the south side and running across to the north side of 33`d Avenue. He mentioned this is 23 not an easy fix but hopefully it could work it out. 24 25 City Manager Momson mentioned the electronic sign is out for annual maintenance. 26 27 City Manager Morrison recognized Staff members for volunteer work they participated in over 28 the past year. He mentioned Jay Hartman led a bell ringing for the Salvation Army at Cub 29 Foods; the Fire Department held a bell- ringing day with over 24 firefighters volunteering; and 30 Police Chief Ohl is working with the commissioner of the basketball league for the sports 31 boosters on a Cops versus Kids basketball competition. 32 33 Councilmember Thuesen reminded everyone that the St. Anthony Civic Orchestra would hold a 34 free Holiday Pops Concert on December 15, 2006, 7:30 p.m., at the Community Center. 35 36 Councilmember Horst stated he attended the Community Services Board Meeting on December 37 7, 2006. He mentioned they are very grateful to the City for coming to an agreement on the 38 replacement of the grandfather levy. Councilmember Horst wished every one a wonder Merry 39 Christmas and a Happy New Year. 40 41 Mayor Faust stated he and Council members Gray, Stille,Thuesen and City Manager Momson 42 attended a meeting with the City of Minneapolis on November 29, 2006 with other surrounding 43 cities. He reported the City of Minneapolis took the lead by inviting surrounding cities for a 44 dialog. He indicated it was good to meet some of the other mayors and council members and 45 believes as a group they could move forward and work well at the Legislative level in 2007. 46 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11, 2006 Page 6 1 Mayor Faust reported that on December 4, 2007 the truth in taxation public hearing was held 2 followed by the interviews for the Planning and Park Commission applicants. 3 4 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM. 5 6 Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward to address the Council on items not on the regular 7 agenda. 8 9 Hearing none, Mayor Faust moved forward with the agenda. 10 11 IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. 12 13 Mayor Faust reminded Council the League of Minnesota Cities is having an annual meeting for 14 experienced and new officials the end of January 2007. He instructed Council members to see 15 City Manger Morrison if they wish to attend. 16 17 Mayor Faust stated Council should have received the Strategic Plan in latest League of 18 Minnesota Cities magazine. He explained the League uses a three -year plan that helps it conduct 19 the business they need to do. 20 21 Mayor Faust recommended canceling the December 26, 2007 City Council Meeting. Council 22 members reached consensus to cancel this meeting. 23 24 Mayor Faust summarized the accomplishments of the City Council for 2006. He reported 22 25 regular Council Meetings were held with 96 resolution and six ordinances. He stated there were 26 14 Housing and Redevelopment meetings with 12 resolutions. Mayor Faust stated there were 27 eleven work sessions held, four of which were with the School Board. He stated the Council 28 continues to work with the School Board quarterly. He reported the City Council also met with 29 the Planning Commission and the Parks Commission and completed two emergency planning 30 sessions. 31 32 Mayor Faust reported other meeting attended by Council members include AMM (Metro Cities), 33 Cable Commission, Chamber of Commerce, Annual Clean Up Day, Community Services 34 Advisory Council, Comprehensive Plan Task Force, Cooperative Civic Resource Forum with the 35 Vital Aging Council, Family Services Collaborative, Friends of the Library, Kiwanis, numerous 36 Legislative visits, a Liquor Forum, League of Minnesota Cities Board Meetings, League of 37 Minnesota Cities Training Annual Conference, Middle Mississippi Water Management 38 Organization, National Night Out, Northwest Youth and Family, Salo visit and Salo Park 39 dedication, Silver Lake Road Task Force, Sister City meetings, Sports Boosters, Village Fest, 40 Vital Aging Council, and a Walkable Communities workshop. He stated these are 24 different 41 organizations the Council participates in to make the community better. Mayor Faust stated that 42 participation by Council, Staff, and citizens is why items like the awards presented earlier are 43 seen in St. Anthony. He stated St. Anthony benefits from the cooperation and dedication of 44 everyone. He asked City Manager Morrison to pass on to Staff the Council's heart felt thanks for 45 their dedication and hard work on short deadlines and numerous items accomplished in a 46 magnificent manner. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11, 2006 Page 7 X. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS. None. XI-ADJOURNMENT. Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting 8:45p.m. Respectfully submitted, Dianna Wise Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. �� City Clerk Motion carried unanimously.