HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 01242012I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 JANUARY 24, 2012
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5 CALL TO ORDER.
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7 Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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9 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
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11 Mayor Faust invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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13 ROLL CALL.
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15 Present: Mayor Faust; Councilmembers Gray, Jenson, Roth, and Stille.
16 Absent: None.
17 Also Present: City Manager Mark Casey, City Engineer Todd Hubmer, and Director of Public
18 Works Jay Hartman.
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20 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
21 ITEMS.
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23 1. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 24, 2012, CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
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25 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the City
26 Council Meeting Agenda of January 24, 2012.
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28 Motion carried unanimously.
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30 H. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
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32 None.
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34 I11. CONSENT AGENDA.
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36 A. Consider January 10, 2012, Council meeting minutes;
37 B. Consider licenses and permits: and
38 C. Consider payment of claims.
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40 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the Consent
41 Agenda items.
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43 Motion carried unanimously.
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45 IV. PUBLIC HEARING.
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49 V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
January 24, 2012
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A. Resolution 12 -016: Approving a Variance to Lakeshore Setback at Silverwood Park at
2500 County Road E.
5 Planning Commissioner Jensen presented the request for a variance to the lakeshore setback at
6 Silverwood Park and stated that one resident requested clarification about the City's authority to
7 approve the proposed structure and the resident was advised that Silverwood Park is located in a
8 zoning district different than a residential property owner who might request this type of
9 structure on their property. He requested that the resolution be amended to more accurately
10 reflect the Planning Commission's intent as it relates to the fifth "WHEREAS" clause and
11 suggested the clause be revised to state "WHEREAS, not having the immediate access to the
12 lake, the proposed shed would not create a dangerous situation for park visitors; and..." He
13 explained the intent of the revision is to affirm that the shed is not a safety hazard and stated the
14 Planning Commission reviewed the notion that having oversight of the canoe rental operations
15 near the lakeshore was an important part of the Park's mission and given the distance from the
16 visitor center, the shed's proposed location provides good coverage so the shed does not create a
17 safety hazard.
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19 Mr. Tom Moffatt, Park Supervisor at Silverwood Park, appeared before the City Council and
20 stated the Park District's intent in requesting a variance is to locate the canoe rental base of
21 operations in close proximity to the lake to afford attendants a clear view of people on the lake to
22 encourage safe operation and to respond appropriately if someone needed assistance. He
23 indicated a 200' setback would place the shed in a location with an obstructed view of the lake
24 and would require transfer of equipment down a steep slope. He added the fifth "WHEREAS"
25 clause was intended to represent that the Park District is trying to prevent an unsafe situation. He
26 indicated they intend to offer canoe and kayak lessons and the Park District's recreation staff will
27 have a much higher level of water safety training. He stated the Park District has rental
28 operations at more than ten locations in the District and tries to locate its rental operations in
29 areas where the attendants have clear sightlines across the water with most being in the range of
30 30' -50' from shore.
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32 Mayor Faust asked how many canoes are proposed to be on site and the hours of operation.
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34 Mr. Moffatt replied the Park District has purchased six canoes and four small kayaks for rental.
35 He stated the Park District may explore adding rowboat rentals for fishing and stand -up
36 paddleboards, based on some feedback received; however, at this point, the Park District will
37 focus only on canoe and kayak rentals. He explained that the canoe and kayak rentals will be
38 available 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with more hours added
39 during the week if there is sufficient demand.
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41 Mayor Faust indicated that people renting canoes and kayaks will have varying degrees of
42 expertise and there will be people out on the lake who are not aware of the DNR rules as far as
43 right -of -way and properly navigating around the islands, private property, beach, and boat
44 landing area. He asked how the Park District intends to handle these safety issues.
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January 24, 2012
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1 Mr. Moffatt explained that standard practice requires all patrons to wear a life jacket and staff
2 will provide patrons with a mini - lesson in paddling as well as a brief introduction to the site, the
3 rules of the road, e.g., traveling in a clockwise direction around the island and following
4 directional signs. He stated that patrons must be at least 16 years of age and there are fairly strict
5 weight limits in the canoes.
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7 Mayor Faust noted that the resident who appeared before the Planning Commission questioned
8 the variance request relative to the City's Recreation/Open Space zoning district requirement of a
9 200' setback versus a property in the R I A zoning district which requires a 75' setback. He
10 indicated the Park District is requesting a variance to place the shed 83' from the shoreline and
11 did not feel this would hamper the goal of having a pristine, visually pleasing look to the lake.
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13 Councilmember Stille suggested that the fifth "WHEREAS" clause be amended to state
14 "WHEREAS, not having the immediate oeeess to t lake, the proposed shed, should it not have
15 immediate access to the lake, would create a dangerous situation for park visitors."
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17 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution
18 12 -016; Approving a Request for a Variance to the Lakeshore Ordinance for Silverwood Park
19 Located at 2500 County Road E, as amended.
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21 Motion carried unanimously.
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23 VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
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25 A. Resolution 12 -017• Calling a Hearing for the 2012 Street and Utility Improvements.
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27 City Engineer Hubmer presented the proposed 2012 street and utility improvements project and
28 advised the project has been slightly revised from the feasibility study to add the sanitary sewer
29 pipe bursting project at Diamond Eight Terrace, drainage improvements on Lowry Avenue, and
30 back yard drainage improvements on 36th Avenue between Harding and Coolidge Streets. He
31 explained the street and utilit reconstruction project on Belden Drive from 36th to 34th Avenues
32 NE, Coolidge Street from 36t to 34`h Avenues NE, and 35th Avenue NE from Belden Drive to
33 Harding Street, indicating that this will include replacing the streets as well as replacing the
34 sanitary sewer line with PVC plastic. He indicated the existing water main is over 60 years old
35 and brittle and will be replaced with ductile iron pipe which is much stronger and more flexible.
36 He reviewed the proposed back yard drainage improvements at the intersection of 36th Avenue
37 between Harding and Coolidge Streets and advised that the City solicited open bids for this
38 portion of the project which will be reviewed with the neighborhood on February 16th to make
39 sure the residents still want these improvements. He stated the assessments for the drainage
40 improvements will be approximately $12,000 for the benefiting residents and will involve
41 directional drilling. He discussed the proposed sanitary sewer pipe bursting project in the
42 Diamond Eight Terrace area and stated the City received a bid for $98,000 to repair the pipe
43 which is in poor repair and includes a partial collapse of the system. He stated another item
44 added to the 2012 project includes storm sewer drainage improvements on Lowry Avenue, with
45 the City's portion of the repairs estimated at approximately $22,000 and the remainder paid
46 through assessments to the Autumn Woods property. He explained the asphalt is in need of
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January 24, 2012
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1 repair and the cost to replace the asphalt is estimated at $17,000 but the proposed repair will be
2 concrete, increasing the City's portion by $5,000. He reviewed the total project costs and
3 funding breakdown and explained the total proposed improvements are $2,155,050, with
4 $1,680,808.45 representing the City's share. He indicated the proposed back yard drainage
5 improvements are consistent with the City's flood proofing grant program with property owners
6 paying 65% and the City paying 35 %. He also reviewed the proposed funding sources and
7 schedule for the 2012 street and utility improvement project.
9 Councilmember Gray requested further information regarding the sanitary sewer pipe bursting
10 project and asked if the City was at risk for experiencing a similar problem in other areas.
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12 City Engineer Hubmer advised that in 2004, the main line through the southern end of the
13 shopping center collapsed. He noted that this particular line runs parallel to the railroad tracks
14 and vibrations in the soil are believed to have contributed to a shifting in the pipe. He stated that
15 the Macalaster Drive pipe bursting project will install a single polyethylene pipe with no joints in
16 the entire section and the lifespan of this pipe is over 100 years.
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18 Councilmember Roth asked why the City is picking up the entire cost of replacing the curbing on
19 the Lowry Avenue improvements.
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21 City Engineer Hubmer explained that typically, parcels benefited by an improvement are
22 assessed for the repair; in this case, Autumn Woods has no access to Lowry Avenue and does not
23 benefit from the Lowry Avenue improvements. He stated the drainage improvements are the
24 result of discussions with Autumn Woods where drainage has been issue for those homes on the
25 south side and it was thought to be reasonable for the City to contribute something toward the
26 pavement repair on the north side.
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28 Councilmember Roth asked if the benefiting properties are in Minneapolis.
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30 City Engineer Hubmer replied in the affirmative. He added there has been a concern regarding
31 the drainage in this area for a long time and the proposed improvements are intended to be a final
32 repair. He stated the asphalt in this area is in need of repair and the cost to replace with asphalt is
33 $17,000; however the project proposes to use concrete increasing the cost to $22,000, with
34 Autumn Woods paying for the catch basins.
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36 Mayor Faust stated his recollection was that the City Council did not want to have a curb
37 installed in this area. He indicated he was okay with the additional cost for concrete if it
38 alleviates the water run -off from St. Anthony into Minneapolis but was unsure if this was a long -
39 term fix.
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41 City Engineer Hubmer noted that an advantage with concrete curbing is that it will have catch
42 basins in the concrete and if asphalt was used, it would require rolled asphalt curbing which will
43 not last. He added the concrete curbing will keep the water on the St. Anthony side.
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45 Councilmember Stille requested a detailed breakdown of the funding sources and project costs at
46 the time of the public hearing on February 28th.
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January 24, 2012
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2 Mayor Faust acknowledged the City Council's concerns regarding the City's cost for the Lowry
3 Avenue drainage improvements but reminded the City Council that MWMO will be providing
4 the City with over $1 million for in -line treatment. He felt it was important to remain cognizant
5 of this and stated the proposed improvements are probably the best solution.
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7 Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution
8 12 -017; Calling a Hearing for the 2012 Street and Utility Improvements.
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10 Motion carried unanimouslv.
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12 B. Resolution 12 -018, Declaring the Costs to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of the
13 Proposed Assessments for the 2012 Street and Utility Improvements.
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15 Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve Resolution 12-
16 018; Declaring the Costs to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of the Proposed Assessments
17 for the 2012 Street and Utility Improvements.
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19 Motion carried unanimously.
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21 C. Resolution 12 -019• Calling a Hearing on Proposed Assessments for the 2012 Street and
22 Utility Improvements.
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24 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution
25 12 -019; Calling a Hearing on Proposed Assessments for the 2012 Street and Utility
26 Improvements.
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28 Motion carried unanimously.
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30 D. Ordinance 2012 -01; Relating to o Regulation of Tobacco Sales Amendine Section 111.057
31 of the St. Anthony City Code (It Reading). Mark Casey Manager, presenting.
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33 City Manager Casey presented the proposed revisions to the City's tobacco ordinance and stated
34 the current ordinance does not include a provision to hold an owner responsible which means the
35 City cannot cite the owner if smoking occurs on the premises.
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37 Mayor Faust asked if the City has notified all tobacco license holders.
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39 City Manager Casey replied that thirty day notice of the proposed revisions was provided to all
40 tobacco license holders.
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42 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to waive the first and
43 second readings of Ordinance 2012 -01; Relating to Regulation of Tobacco Sales, Amending
44 Section 111.057 of the St. Anthony City Code.
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46 Motion carried unanimously.
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January 24, 2012
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REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
City Manager Casey - No report.
Councilmember Stille -No report.
Councilmember Gray - No report.
Councilmember Jenson reported that he and Councilmember Gray met with a resident on
Saturday, January 215', to discuss the proposed Autumn Woods expansion.
Councilmember Roth reminded residents about the annual scholarship funded by Comcast. He
stated information can be found at ww-w.ctvl53.ore and he encouraged students to apply if they
qualify. He added the deadline to apply is April 13'h.
Mayor Faust suggested that Councilmember Roth speak to Mr. Wayne Terry about getting the
scholarship information into the counselor's office at the high school.
Mayor Faust reported on his attendance at the following:
• January 12 -13 City Council retreat and goal setting session. He stated that a report will
be provided in February. He thanked the City Council for taking time out of their
schedules to attend the two -day retreat.
• January 17th Chamber of Commerce general membership meeting at City Hall.
• January 17th open house for incoming City Manager Mark Casey.
VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM.
Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items that
are not on the regular agenda. Hearing none, Mayor Faust moved forward with the agenda.
IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
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36 X. ADJOURNMENT.
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38 Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
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40 Respectfully submitted,
41 Barbara Hughes (Timesaver Off Site Secretarial) a) \
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