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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
October 24, 2006
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6 CALL TO ORDER.
7 Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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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; Councilmembers Gray, Horst, Stille, and Thuesen
14 Absent: None
15 Also Present: City Manager Mike Morrison and Planning Commissioner Stromgren
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17 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
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20 I. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 24, 2006 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
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22 Motion by Councilmember Thuesen, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the City
23 Council Meeting Agenda of October 24, 2006.
24 Motion carried unanimously.
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26 H. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
27 A. Vital Aging Council.
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29 Fire Chief John Malenick stated the Vital Aging Council has been in existence for about three
30 years. He explained Vital Aging is modeled after the University of Minnesota's Vital Force
31 organization whose purpose it was to enlist the help of older adults to effect a meaningful change
32 in the community. Fire Chief Malenick emphasized that was what the Vital Aging Council has
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35 Fire Chief Malenick explained the Fire Department took on a project to standardize its
36 equipment, including trucks and hoses. He reported these are now manufactured to the same
37 specifications as all cities in the area. Fire Chief Malenick reported this left the fire department
38 with a mix of equipment and hoses that could no longer connect to the old hydrants. He
39 explained the Fire Department looked for a way to identify the older hydrants needing adaptors.
40 He stated the decision was to paint all the hydrants that would need the adaptor. He mentioned it
41 would have taken the fire department two seasons or more to complete this project, but the Vital
42 Aging Council volunteers took on the project and finished in two weeks. Chief Malenick stated
43 the group is very motivated and enthusiastic. Chief Malenick read the names of the Vital Aging
44 Council members who helped with this project. He also recognized Firefighter Ryan Antilla for
45 organizing the group, identifying the hydrants needing painting, and acquiring the supplies
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48 Police Chief John Ohl also recognized the Vital Aging Council for its work in the community.
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1 of older residents. He stated the Vital Aging Council helped the Police Department with a 24-
2 hour emergency business contact project. Chief Ohl stated the group contacted 125 businesses
3 for the project. He mentioned the Vital Aging Council also stepped forward to help with an
4 emergency leaflet project to disseminate specific information into the neighborhoods. Chief Ohl
5 stated these programs would not have happened without the Vital Aging Council's energetic and
6 civic - minded volunteers.
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8 Mayor Faust thanked the members of Vital Aging for their efforts to do these projects. He stated
9 a letter explaining Vital Aging that did not get into the newsletter would go out in a separate
10 mailing to all residents. Mayor Faust expressed his appreciation for all the efforts of the Vital
11 Aging Council and stated the City Council would help them with whatever they need to stay
12 connected to the community.
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14 B. Police Reserve, Recognized by John Ohl, Police Chief
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16 Police Chief Ohl presented several members of the Police Reserve Volunteers to the City
17 Council. He explained the purpose of the Police Reserve program is to be a volunteer
18 organization that donates its time and efforts for the betterment of St. Anthony residents. He
19 stated the Police Reserves are the ultimate volunteers who put on the uniform and put themselves
20 in harms way. Chief Ohl stated he could not say enough about the professionalism of the St.
21 Anthony Reserve Officers; the Police Officers have a very high regard for the Police Reserve.
22 He stated the Police Reserve logged about 3,000 hours of volunteer time last year. Chief Ohl
23 mentioned five new individuals were added to the reserve force. He introduced the members of
24 the Police Reserve in attendance. Chief Ohl also recognized Reserve Lieutenant Bob Nehring
25 who donated 6,595 hours over 19 years, and Sergeant Gary Myrick who donated over 5,600
26 hours over 13 years with the St. Anthony Police Reserve. Chief Ohl presented Lieutenant
27 Nehring and Sergeant Gary Myrick with plaques for their work in making the reserve program
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30 Mayor Faust mentioned the average work year is 2,080 hours, which meant, Lieutenant Nehring
31 donated three and one half years and Sergeant Myrick donated nearly three years of free police
32 work to the community. Mayor Faust stated many of the community events could not happen
33 without the help of the Police Reserved. He thanked them for filling in the gaps and the sense of
34 safety, well- being, and concern for the citizens they show the members of the community. He
35 mentioned taxes would be much higher without the Police Reserve.
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37 C. Citizen's Academy Graduation, Recognized by John Ohl, Police Chief
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39 Police Chief Ohl recognized the first Citizen's Academy graduates. He explained everyone's
40 idea of law enforcement comes from TV and it becomes increasingly difficult because of
41 unrealistic expectations. Chief Ohl stated the Police Department works hard to dispel some of
42 the myths about what it takes to become a police officer and do the job. He explained students
43 covered patrol procedures, firearms, criminal law, finger printing, alcohol and drugs, use of force
44 and some even volunteered to be tazed. He commented the students came away with a better
45 idea of what it takes to do this profession. Chief Ohl reported City Manager Mornson attended
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one class and recognized how anxious the students were to start class on time. Sergeant John
Mangseth and Mayor Faust handed out certificates to the graduates.
Chief Ohl noted this was a unique group of people interested enough in law enforcement and the
community to attend seven Thursday classes for a total of 21 hours. He stated this was an
opportunity to meet some very nice people interested in the community. Chief Ohl recognized
Officer John Mangseth, Officer Tressa Sunde, and Reserve Lieutenant Carolyn Quick for doing
the hard up front work it took to put the course on. He mentioned they not only did the up -front
work, they also taught the classes.
Councilmember Gray reported he stopped in and was impressed at what a happy group the
students were. He stated he noticed everyone was very interested in this course. He thanked the
officers and the citizens for taking part in this opportunity. Councilmember Gray stated this was
a great course for the first time around.
Mayor Faust pointed out Council and the audience saw three diverse multi generational groups
recognized. He stated this is not seen everywhere and encourages others to step up to the plate.
Mayor Faust stated everyone should be proud of them, as it is not what one is paid for, it is what
one does, and the heart and soul that goes into it. Mayor Faust thanked everyone from the
bottom of his heart for what they give to the community.
CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approval of October 10, 2006 Council meeting minutes as slightly amended
B. Consider licenses and permits.
C. Consider payment of claims.
D. Resolution 06 -079. Approving the Ramsey County Score Grant
Motion by Councilmember Stille seconded by Councilmember Horst, to approve items B, C, and
D of the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Councilmember Horst, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the October 10,
2006 Council meeting minutes as slightly amended.
4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstained ( Stille) Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
None.
REPORTS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION AND STAFF.
A. Ordinance 06 -006. Amend Section 1400.07 and Section 1400.12 of the St. Anthony
Municipal Code for Electronic Gasoline Signs.
Planning Commission Chair Joel Stromgren presented Ordinance 06 -006 to amend chapter 14 of
the City Code on signage. He stated the Planning Commission received a request from Mr.
Roger Bona, owner of the Mobil Station at 2801 Kenzie Terrace, to amend the code to allow
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1 electronic price signage for gas stations. Chair Stromgren stated the Planning Commission went
2 through the conceptual review in September and a public hearing in October. He stated the
3 Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend adoption of the amendment to the City
4 Council. Chair Stromgren pointed out the present restrictions on gas station price signage
5 restricts signage to pylon signs that may not exceed 150 square feet of sign surface and only one
6 sign is allowed per establishment.
8 Chair Stromgren explained the Planning Commission placed additional stipulations on the
9 amendment which include: copy height shall not exceed 14.5 inches; the electronic copy is
10 limited to numeric characters only; the electronic copy shall not scroll, flash, blink or include
11 animated copy of graphics; the electronic copy shall be limited to one color; and the electronic
12 copy shall be equipped with an automatic dimming feature to reduce brightness at night.
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14 Councilmember Stille asked Chair Stromgren what the reasoning was for the request.
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16 Chair Stromberg, replied that with the change in gas prices on almost a daily basis, the applicant
17 stated it has become dangerous in the winter and bad weather for employees to change the plastic
18 letters and numbers. He further explained this would be a remote or radio controlled unit.
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20 Councilmember Stille asked if the Planning Commission discussed whether the electronic sign
21 could be on either the pylon or a monument sign.
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23 Chair Stromberg replied it had, as the Commission did not want to restrict the electronic signs to
24 only the pylon. He also pointed out the locations of several monument and pylon signs at gas
25 stations around St. Anthony.
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27 Councilmember Stille stated electronic signs had a long history where several businesses had
28 requested them, but were not approved. He asked Chair Stromgren if that aspect was discussed.
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30 Chair Stromberg responded it was discussed as the Planning Commission is concerned with the
31 impact on the residences adjacent to the Mobil Station. He stated that is why the dimming
32 requirement was added to the restrictions. Chair Stromberg reported there was also discussion
33 on color; there was not being a strong feeling to restrict the signage to a certain color. He
34 mentioned red is the predominant color used as it is the cheapest.
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36 Mayor Faust stated before them was an ordinance change not subject to the 60 -day rule, but is
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39 Councilmember Gray stated he understood the need for these signs and the need for the ease to
40 change numbers. He mentioned he would like to see more standardization, perhaps on color and/
41 or size. He stated would not allow signs that stood out excessively. Councilmember Gray stated
42 he would like to consider either all monument or all pylon signs for standardization. He
43 expressed he preferred monument signs as they would be the least intrusive.
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45 Councilmember Stille stated he thought about the other businesses that asked for electronic signs
46 and were consistently rejected by Council. He stated the only way he could support this is if it
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were on a pylon sign, as the only reason this is being considered is for safety reasons. He stated
he would exclude monument signs, as they exhibit no safety issue. Councilmember Stille
explained the only way this could be justified to other businesses was if it were truly a safety
issue.
6 Councilmember Theusen stated, for the most part, he is in agreement with the Planning
7 Commission. He mentioned he favors the monument, but if it is limited it to just one such as a
8 pylon sign, this might take away the unique characteristics of a business. He stated there is a
9 difference between this request and the other requests that were advertising for milk or bread.
10 Councilmember Theusen stated the Planning Commission covered some of the important points
11 such as scrolling, blinking, and flashing. He stated he is open to looking at the pylon versus
12 monument issue.
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14 Councilmember Horst stated this is long over due, particularly in the gas industry where they
15 have undergone some tremendous changes in pricing; it is difficult to keep up with changing gas
16 prices. He stated it is something needed in the 215` century. Councilmember Horst stated the
17 signs do not need to be overly bright or wild. He stated the City has a red sign that does not flash
18 and it should extend the same courtesy to area businesses. He expressed he is in favor of the
19 amendment and believes it is overdue.
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21 Mayor Faust stated there are seven gas stations in the community, and once approved, the genie
22 is out of the bottle. He asked what makes gas stations a privileged player. Mayor Faust
23 explained the individuals who worked on the sign ordinance used the same neon signs as bad
24 examples. He stated he is not sure if the issue is safety or more of convenience and for
25 advertising. He said everyone is in the same competitive arena at this point. Mayor Faust
26 explained the sign the community uses for hours of operation is turned off at 10:00 p.m. and
27 turned back on at 6:00 a.m. He mentioned at one point, canopies were on the agenda and now
28 every gas station has a canopy. He stated canopies do not extend themselves to Wal -Mart,
29 Culvers or other businesses. Mayor Faust stressed if St. Anthony had a gas sign at the entrance
30 of 39th and Silver Lake Road, into Silver Lake Village it would take away from all the hard work
31 done and there would be no way of denying it once this ordinance were approved. Mayor Faust
32 stated in his opinion, it is best to keep the ordinance the way it is.
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34 Commissioner Gray asked Chair Stromgren if any other technology could be used.
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36 Chair Stromgren stated LCDs were not used for exterior signs in warm climates, but especially
37 not in cold climates. He stated flipper signs are often used; however, they are not common in
38 northern climates. He stated the use of LEDs for changeable copy signs are by far the most
39 commonly used in northern climates.
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41 Motion by Councilmember Thuesen, seconded by Councilmember Horst, to Ordinance 2006-
42 006, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 14 of the City Code, being Sign Regulations with a
43 change of 14.5 with no restrictions for monument or pylon.
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45 Councilmember Stille stated he would not be in favor of this if it included other than pylon signs.
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1 He asked if staff could explore the safety issue further. He is in favor this time to move it to a
2 second reading.
City Manager Morrison asked Councilmember Stille for clarification regarding if he wanted to
know what other cities allowed regarding pylon or monument signs.
7 Councilmember Stille replied he wanted to know if it were truly a safety issue or more of a
8 convenience issue. He asked Chair Stromgren if this had been discussed at the Planning
9 Commission meeting.
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11 Chair Stromgren replied it was not debated, however, the concept review included a presentation
12 by Mr. Bona on how the signs were changed on a day -by -day basis. He stated a discussion with
13 Mr. Bona included the safety issues.
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15 Commission Horst stated he would like to see this moved to the second reading. He challenged
16 any Councilmember to try to change these numbers in reasonably warm weather. He expressed
17 how difficult it is to change letters when it is cold, as the letters do not stick to the pole. He
18 stated the option of not changing it is a poor looking sign. Councilmember Horst stressed he
19 would like to see this move along and gather more research. Commissioner Horst expressed this
20 is unique to the gas station business.
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22 Mayor Faust stated the only change to the first reading would be to sub Para 2, (2) 14.5 inches.
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24 Mayor Faust called for the vote.
25 3 - Ayes 2 - Nays (Faust, Gray)
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27 Mayor Faust asked if the reference to monument signs is to be removed from the second reading.
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29 Councilmember Theusen stated he would be agreeable to removing monument signs.
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31 Councilmember Stille agreed.
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33 Councilmember Horst stated it did not matter if it is there or not.
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35 Mayor Faust stated the amendment would come back to the Council without reference to
36 monument signs. He stated he would like more information on the safety issue.
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38 VI. GENERAL POLICY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL.
39 A. Update on Silverwood Park
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41 Commissioner Franzese thanked Council for inviting Three Rivers Park to present the master
42 plan for Silverwood, a place formerly known as Salvation Army Camp. She thanked the Council
43 for welcoming Three Rivers into the community and for the energy, support, and enthusiasm
44 over the past seven years. She mentioned on June 4, 1999 Three Rivers Park district was invited
45 to the Indian School in SE Minneapolis, which led to familiarity with the property and a vision
46 for a regional park after Heart of the Earth School withdrew. She stated Three Rivers was
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1 eventually selected by the Salvation Army to purchase the property, as they wanted to entrust the
2 land to an organization that would cherish and take good care of it and make it accessible for the
3 public to enjoy. She explained Three Rivers was established by the Legislature in 1957 for that
4 very purpose. Commissioner Franzese stated Three Rivers is very proud of its record of
5 environmental stewardship. She expressed she is very excited and extremely proud to be the
6 Commissioner for Three Rivers Park.
8 Mr. Tom McDowell, Director of Program Facility Services for Three Rivers, reported the
9 program statement for Silverwood Park called for an arts inspired park setting. He stated it is a
10 regional park system with many of the same amenities of a regional park but designed in an
11 artistic manner. Mr. McDowell stated the development of the park would be a marriage between
12 architecture and art. He pointed out that foremost in the amenities would be a center for the
13 environment and the arts. He mentioned the arts would be used as a vehicle for environmental
14 education. Mr. McDowell explained the program statement also calls for a visitor center, a
15 performing arts stage, gardens, and trails. He expressed the Center for Environment and Arts is
16 an essential amenity as part of the mission is to promote environmental stewardship and
17 education through recreation and education in a natural resources park setting. He mentioned the
18 long history of working with schools and other organizations to provide environmental
19 education. He pointed out the solid relationship that exists with the Minneapolis schools; over
20 90 percent of the Minneapolis schools have attended one of the facilities and about 40% of St.
21 Paul schools have participated. Mr. McDowell stated they plan to expand the relationship with
22 the schools by using the location of the Silverwood Park.
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24 Mr. Don DeVeau, Development Administrator, presented an overview of the planning process,
25 stressing everything is progressing well. He stated the process was reviewed by the Three Rivers
26 Board of Commissioners, the Metropolitan Park and Open Space Commission, and the
27 Metropolitan Council. He reported Three Rivers received approval to move forward from these
28 agencies. He stated in addition to approvals, Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners
29 identified and dedicated $13 Million for Phase 1 construction. Mr. DeVeau pointed out the
30 reviewed process included the program components, the development proposals, and all
31 perceived benefits for users of the park. He stated the development plans have not changed and
32 explained the park would be include 120 acres with about half in upland area and half in the area
33 of a non - meandered lake under Silver Lake.
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35 Mr. DeVeau reported the entrance would be from County Road E to the north; midway between
36 the property lines from Silver Lake Road to the west. He explained the entrance road would
37 come into the main visitor center site located in the center west portion of the site. He stated this
38 where most of the programming elements would occur. He restated $13 million is approved for
39 the entrance road, the visitor center, Center for Performing Arts Stage; formal and informal
40 gardens paved and turf trails, picnic areas, and a fishing pear. He pointed out resource
41 management activities would include a white oak forest, a lowland forest, and a mixed forest that
42 would be protected and reestablished. He stated a forester been involved with the forests and
43 with laying out the trail system. Mr. DeVeau reported shoreline protection, access to the island,
44 and protection of the island would be provided.
45 Mr. DeVeau explained Silverwood Park would be cooperating with the Rice Creek Water
46 District regarding improvements related to Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) in the area of
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1 Silverwood Park. He reported the Board of Commissioners took the initial steps to consider
2 funding a portion of the TMDL.
4 Mr. DeVeau reported Three Rivers acquired the property in 2001 and he was excited about the
5 next steps. He stated that on October 30, 2006 the site would be prepared for Phase 1
6 development scheduled to begin in 2007. He explained this would include the abandonment of
7 some utilities and the identification of other utilities and the relocation and/or teardown of
8 buildings. Mr. DeVeau stated construction would probably begin in the spring of 2007
9 consisting of the picnic areas, the visitor center, roads, and parking. He mentioned he is not sure
10 of the duration of the construction, but anticipates the park would open as early as possible in
11 2008. He explained they are preparing and finalizing the operational plan for 2008 and are not
12 anticipating any public involvement or access during the construction phase.
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14 Police Chief Hugo McFee, Three Rivers, stated he is in contact with St. Anthony Police Chief
15 Ohl on the actual park project. He mentioned his staff developed an action plan to notify
16 residents about the park closing.
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18 Mayor Faust suggested Three Rivers could include information about the park project in the St.
19 Anthony quarterly newsletter. He stated this is a good resource to inform St. Anthony residents
20 and ensure good public relations.
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22 B. Ordinance 06 -005; Section 526.00 Mobile Home Park Closing (Second Reading)
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24 City Manager Morrison summarized the main issues of Ordinance 06 -005, second reading of the
25 Mobile Home Park Closing ordinance. He read the last sentence of 526.01 which states: 'The
26 purpose of this Section is to require park owners to pay displaced residents reasonable
27 relocation costs and purchasers of manufactured home parks to pay alternative compensation,
28 pursuant to the authority granted under Minnesota Statues, Section 3270 095. '
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30 City Manger Momson read 526.02 Closing Statement: A statement prepared by the park owner
31 clearly stating the park is closing, addressing the availability, location and potential costs of
32 adequate replacement housing within a twenty -five mile radius of the park that is closing and the
33 probable relocation costs of the manufactured homes located in the park. '
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35 City Manager Morrison pointed out the requirement for a public hearing stated under 526.04 and
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38 Mayor Faust asked if any Council members received any comments concerning this issue. No
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41 Ms. Wendy Huebner, 2501 Lowry Ave. NE, President of the Lowry Grove Residents
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44 Ms. Diane Nelson, 2501 Lowry Ave, representing the Lowry Grove Mobile Home property
45 owner, stated the property owners support the ordinance. Ms Nelson also thanked City Staff and
46 the Mobile Home Association for its participation and hoped the ordinance is approved.
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Motion by Councilmember Horst, seconded by Councilmember Thuesen, to approve the second
reading of Manufactured Home Park Ordinance 2006 -005.
Motion Passed unanimously.
Mayor Faust stated the third and final reading would be held at the November 14, 2006 Council
meeting.
C. Resolution 06 -080, Approving the Health Savings Account Plan
City Manager Morrison summarized a resolution authorizing the adoption of ICMA Retirement
Corporation's Managed Health Care savings plan for eligible City employees. He explained this
is a plan that allows employees to participate in a health savings plan that would defer post
employment health related expenses using pretax dollars. He stated this is not a flex benefit
plan, which allows employees to defer pretax dollars to pay for current medical and childcare
expenses. He explained it could not be used until the employee no longer works for the City.
City Manager Morrison stated this is a 100 percent cost to the employee. He explained this is a
win -win for the employee and the City. He stated it is currently for the non -union group of
employees, Fire and Police. He stated the only group not included is Public Works but it should
be considered.
Councilmember Stille asked City Manager Morrison if this is only for public employees.
City Manager Morrison stated he was not sure, because he could not speak for the private sector.
He mentioned the State of Minnesota has this plan just for public employees.
Councilmember Stille asked City Manager Morrison asked if they are doing the right thing
regarding the implementation of the plan and the issue of 100 percent participation.
City Manager Morrison replied there are two plans; the State plan administered by the State of
Minnesota requires 100 percent participation. He mentioned the Fire and Police union currently
have the plan. He stated Fire union employees have 100 percent participation in the plan, but the
Police currently do not have 100 percent participation. He stated Assistant City Manager Moore -
Sykes researched and found the International City Managers Pension Association QCMA) are
putting together a Federal plan because there are many public agencies as part of the plan. There
is an IRS ruling that mandatory participation is not required; once you opt in you cannot opt out.
Mayor Faust stated this is a win -win for the individual and for the City.
Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve Resolution 06-
080 authorizing participation in the VANTAGECARE Retirement Health Care Savings Plan.
Motion carried unanimously.
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1 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBERS.
2 City Manager Mornson reported the displays cases located in and outside the council chambers
3 were put together by the Public Works Department and Barb Suciu, City Clerk. He stated the
4 display inside chambers is the Salo Finland display and the outside is the St. Anthony
5 information.
7 City Manager Mornson reported on the ongoing training through League of Minnesota Cities.
8 He stated some staff would attend Avoiding Land Use Mines put on by the League of Minnesota
9 Cities Insurance Trust Fund. He stated all employees are required to attend workplace diversity
10 training every three years and are currently attending training sponsored by League of Minnesota
11 Cities Human Resource staff and Attorneys. He mentioned the cost for the training is only $225
12 for three sessions.
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14 City Manager Mornson mentioned he and Public Works Director Jay Hartman met with the
15 Middle Mississippi Management Water Organization staff about funding for possible education
16 and equipment in the fixture. He stated he is unsure of where this would go, but as Mayor Faust
17 is the Vice Chair, and would help with funding in future.
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19 City Manager Mornson mentioned the quarterly meeting with the school district would be held
20 on October 30, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the school media center.
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22 City Manager Mornson reported the next City Council Meetings are November 14 and
23 November 28, 2006. He pointed out the December meetings would be on Monday, December 4
24 and Monday, December 11, 2006 because the City gets the last date for the Truth in Taxation
25 hearing dates. He stated Council would need to decide whether to meet on December 26 also.
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27 City Manager Mornson reported November 8, 2006 is the open house for the Comprehensive
28 Plan.
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30 City Manager Mornson reported the League of Minnesota Cities AMM Legislative preview
31 meeting would be held on November 16, 2006. City Manager Mornson mentioned Mayor Faust,
32 Councilmember Gray, and he would be attending and if the others would like to join them to
33 contact him.
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35 City Manager Mornson mentioned November 17, 2006 is the deadline for Park and Planning
36 Commission applications. He stated there are three vacancies on the Planning Commission and
37 two on the Park Commission.
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39 City Manager Mornson stated on November 14, 2006, Jan Parker, Ramsey County
40 Commissioner would attend the Council meeting. He mentioned Staff is attempting to complete
41 the composting contract extension so Jan Parker could discuss this also.
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43 City Manager Mornson stated on November 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the City of
44 Minneapolis would hosting a Get Together With Your Neighborhood for the 15 first ring suburbs
45 of Minneapolis to include all the Mayors, City Managers and Council members of the 15
46 suburbs. He asked the Councilmembers to let him know if they would be attending.
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City Manager Morrison reported Committee assignments for 2007 were put in the
Councilmember's mailboxes.
4 City Manager Morrison mentioned the Vital Aging Newsletter would be out this week and is
5 located on the web.
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7 Councilmember Gray — no report.
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9 Councilmember Horst — no report.
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11 Councilmember Stille reported that on October 18 he attended the last Comp Plan Task Force
12 meeting. He thanked all the members and volunteers who put in there time and reminded
13 everyone of the open forum on November 8.
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15 Councilmember Thuesen reported he also attended the last Comp Plan Task Force meeting and
16 encouraged residents to come to the open house and make suggestions. He mentioned that
17 during the recognitions, he was very impressed with all the different backgrounds and all they
18 had given to St. Anthony. He stated this is one of the reasons St. Anthony is such a special city.
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20 Mayor Faust reported on October 16 he was a member of the Chamber for the Chamber of
21 Commerce candidate forum held in Council chambers. He stated about 50 people in attendance.
22 Mayor Faust pointed out it was the first time they had a County Commissioner forum and
23 appreciated the effort from the Chamber of Commerce.
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25 Mayor Faust reported he served on League of Minnesota Cities to select a new vendor for the
26 website on October 16, 2006. He reported the League would upgrade the website in the near
27 future and he would keep everyone up to date on its progress.
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29 Mayor Faust stated he met with the school Superintendent, Rod Thompson on October 17, 2006
30 to get to know each other and exchange philosophies. He stressed the relationship with school
31 would continue to grow as the Council and School continues to work together.
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33 Mayor Faust reported he attended the Minnesota League of Minnesota Cities Board meeting on
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36 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM.
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38 Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items not
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41 Mr. Douglas Jones, 2505 Silver Lane NE, stated he is a 36 -year resident of St. Anthony and a
42 former member of the Planning Commission. He thanked the Council and Planning Commission
43 for putting utilities under ground along Silver Lake Road, as it is a terrific start towards cleaning
44 up the streets and would like to see it expand throughout the community, especially further north
45 to the boarder on Silver Lake Road and Silver Lane.
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1 Mr. Jones stated he had an issue with the construction on 39th and Stinson Boulevard and the
2 runoff into Silver Lake. He presented photos to the Council members. Mr. Jones stated Equinox
3 had no permit as required by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. He reported the only
4 reason they were caught is because neighbors filed complaints with the Minnesota Pollution
5 Control Agency. He stated there are three inspections for over 9,000 building sites.
6 Mr. Jones stated the developers did not have the minimum guidelines for storm water runoff and
7 were fined for repeated incidences for dumping into Silver Lake. He went on to explain how and
8 where Equinox was pumping runoff using hoses without protection in place.
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Mr. Jones stated it is not the responsibility of the City to police this but it is the common goal to
protect Silver Lake. He asked Council how to come up with a process to make sure contractors
adhere to the rules when they get a permit. He stated he would like the City to come up with
recommendation would like to come back and talk about this at a future Council meeting.
Mayor Faust asked Mr. Jones to pass this information on to City Manager Morrison. He stated
WSB was at the site. He stated the residents did exactly what needed to be done. He expressed
he appreciated Mr. Jones comments.
Mr. Jones recommended requiring contractors to present the MPCA permit before the final
permit is received. He also recommended Staff be trained to be aware of the problems and to ask
Public Works, Police and Fire to watch for violations
Mayor Faust stated there is a heightened awareness since he viewed the problem. He stated Mr.
Jones made a good point about the permit.
IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Mayor Faust encouraged everyone to exercise his or her right to vote on Nov 7, 2006.
X. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS.
Mayor Faust reminded residents to let the City know if they did not receive their Village Notes.
XI. ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dianna Wise
Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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