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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 9, 2011
CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Faust invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL.
Present: Mayor Faust; Councilmembers Gray, Jenson, and Roth.
Absent: Councilmember Stille.
Also Present: City Manager Mike Momson, City Engineer Todd Hubmer, Finance Director Roger
Larson, and City Attorney Jerry Gilligan.
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
ITEMS.
1. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 9, 2011, CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the City
Council Meeting Agenda of August 9, 2011.
Motion carried 4 -0.
II. CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Consider July 26, 2011, Council meeting minutes:
B. Consider licenses and permits:
C. Consider i3a ment of claims:
D. Consider Resolution 11 -045: Appointing Jay Hartman as the Interim City Managers
E. Consider Resolution 11 -046: Authorizing Smingsted, Inc. to Assist in the City Manager
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F. Consider Resolution 11 -047: Accepting a Donation from Kiwanis Club of St. Anthony
for a Veteran's Memorial.
Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the Consent
Agenda items.
III. PUBLIC HEARING.
None.
Motion carried 4 -0.
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August 9, 2011
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IV. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF.
None.
V. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
A. Presentation from Congressman Keith Ellison.
10 Congressman Keith Ellison thanked the City Council for inviting him and stated his goal is to
11 visit with the cities in the 5t° Congressional District at least once a year in order to touch base
12 and share what is going on in Washington DC. He provided a brief explanation of the Federal
U debt ceiling situation, efforts to reduce the Federal budget deficit, and the negotiations that led to
14 the deal struck on August 15` providing for $917 billion in cuts by capping discretionary spending
15 each year through fiscal year 2021. He stated that certain programs have been held harmless
16 from any cuts, including Social Security, the food stamp program, and Medicare, while Stafford
17 loans will be reduced so the expense of borrowing money for college will go up. He explained
18 that a twelve member joint bipartisan and bicameral committee will be formed with the
19 responsibility to find $1.5 trillion in deficit reductions and this committee will produce a bill
20 which will be voted on by the House before December. He noted there will be no amendments
21 to this bill and it will simply be a straight up or down vote on the package that the joint
22 committee produces. He stated if Congress fails to pass the joint committee's recommendation,
23 a mechanism will be triggered which provides 50% cuts from discretionary spending and 50%
24 cuts from the military over a ten year period totaling $2.5 trillion. He stated that he will work
25 with his constituents to find savings and to make sure the bill does not cut into the ability to
26 create jobs and to make sure the middle class does not bear the burden of all cuts. He advised
27 that there has been very little movement on the transportation bill due to strong opposition to the
28 imposition of a gas tax increase during this difficult economic time. He discussed the recent
29 credit downgrade by Standard & Poor's and indicated that if the country's unemployment rate
30 was 5% instead of 9.1 %, the country's deficit would be half of what it is. He stated that he wants
31 to stay in communication with the City about its priorities and offered his office as a resource to
32 anyone. He then introduced Bass Zanjani from his staff and stated that he is honored and
33 privileged to represent the 5a` Congressional District.
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35 Mayor Faust asked Congressman Ellison to share with his colleagues what the State of
36 Minnesota has gone through with the recent government shutdown and the impact of the
37 shutdown on the wellbeing of the residents of the State of Minnesota. He expressed his thanks to
38 Congressman Ellison for his service.
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40 B. Presentation from Freshwater Society. Peggy Knapp, Director of Programs, Freshwater
41 Society presenting.
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43 Ms. Peggy Knapp, Director of Programs, Freshwater Society, discussed the organic clean -up
44 program being proposed to clean up several of the City's streets in the fall, intended to
45 supplement the work that the City does in cleaning its streets. She explained that the program is
46 a partnership with the City and MWMO to organize groups of volunteers to clean leaves out of
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1 the street and then take samples to the University of Minnesota to analyze the nutrient content
2 being diverted from the waterways in order to quantify the impact of citizen engagement,
3 allowing the City to report that "x" number of suspended solids, etc. were diverted from the
4 water. She stated that the proposed program provides a sense of accomplishment in protecting
5 local waters and creates a shared sense of responsibility for protecting fresh water. She advised
6 that Faith United Methodist Church and Nativity Lutheran Church have indicated a willingness
7 to participate in the program, as well as Silverwood Park. She added that they also intend to
8 contact St. Charles Bonomeo and students from the high school regarding their interest in
9 participating in the program. She stated that they plan to hold community meetings in mid -
10 September to work with the various organizers. She added that this program represents the first
11 time a series of lab analyses will be performed and the results can be reported as part of the
12 City's Federal clean water reporting requirements.
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14 Mayor Faust stated that the proposed program does not cost the City any money. He expressed
15 the City Council's thanks to Ms. Knapp and the Freshwater Society.
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17 C. Resolution 11 -048• Accenting the Feasibility Report and Authorize Plans &
18 Specifications for the 2012 Street Improvement Project. Todd Hubmer, WSB &
19 Associates Qresenting.
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21 City Engineer Hubmer presented the findings of the feasibility report for the 2012 street
22 improvement project, which provides for street reconstruction, sanitary sewer replacement, water
23 main replacement, and drainage improvements to Belden Drive from 30 Avenue NE to 36th
24 Avenue NE, Coolidge Street NE from 34th Avenue NE to 36th Avenue NE, and 35th Avenue NE
25 from Harding Street to Belden Drive. He explained that plans include replacement of all existing
26 clay pipe with PVC pipe to reduce inflow infiltration and replacement of the aging 6" water main
27 to an 8" line to improve flows. He advised that the City has been working with the Rice Creek
28 Watershed District regarding the proposed drainage improvements and stated that several
29 residents contacted the City expressing concern regarding landscaping improvements to the rear
30 yard area on Harding Street which has altered the drainage in this area. He stated that the survey
31 crew has been directed to see if something can be done and further information will be provided
32 to the City Council at the time of final. plans and specifications. He reviewed the project costs
33 and funding breakdown, noting that 35% of the project will be assessed to the benefiting
34 property owners. He also reviewed the funding sources and project schedule with the City
35 Council. He noted that during the first public information meeting, concerns were raised about
36 the number of garbage trucks on the street and the possibility of having a single hauler.
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38 Mayor Faust requested further information regarding the drainage improvements.
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40 City Engineer Hubmer explained that the Rice Creek Watershed District has volume reduction
41 standards for run -off and the City has been using its credits to meet the volume reduction needs
42 of the City; the City has been working with the Watershed District to provide locations to treat
43 storm water run -off and still meet the District's volume reduction standards, which is difficult
44 given the clay soils in the City. He stated that the City received water quality treatment credits
45 for the Foss /Chandler project, but the City still has to provide volume control and the only place
46 to do that is the City's water reuse facility. He indicated that the preliminary proposal to the
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Watershed District has shown that the City can exceed the Watershed District's standards for
water quality but the Watershed District needs to give the City an alternative to the volume
restriction requirements due to the clay soils. He added that the Watershed District recognizes
the challenges faced by the City.
City Attorney Gilligan advised that the City will need to work with the Watershed District in
order to come up with a solution.
Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution
11 -048; Accepting the Feasibility Report and Authorize Plans & Specifications for the 2012
Street Improvement Project.
Motion carried 4 -0.
D. Resolution 11 -049; Road Sign Reflectivity Standards and Sign Replacement, Todd
Hubmer, WSB & Associates presenting.
City Engineer Hubmer explained that the Federal Highway Administration recently mandated
that all agencies maintain certain standards for street signs requiring the City to adopt standards
for sign replacement in the City to meet the Federal. guidelines. He stated that the plan will
provide indemnity from individual traffic signs, requires that a traffic sign inventory be
performed and a budget established for traffic sign replacement, will provide a uniform plan to
manage traffic sign replacement for safety and compliance, and will provide long -term traffic
sign compliance and management to utilize the full life of signs. He noted that the City has been
replacing all street signs in the City, including street name signs, yield signs, stop signs, and
warning signs with all street reconstruction projects in conformance with the Federal guidelines.
Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve Resolution 11-
049; Road Sign Reflectivity Standards and Sign Replacement.
Motion carried 4 -0.
Mayor Faust stated that the sign at 33rd and Rankin Road by the high school is difficult to see
when the sun is setting and requested that the City find out the cost of putting in a flashing sign
at that location. He also requested an update regarding his email about the use of an electronic or
warning system for crosswalks in the City.
Mr. Hubmer advised that a memo has been prepared and will be sent to the City Council in the
near future.
Mr. Hubmer then provided a brief update on the 2011 street improvement project and advised
that the Belden Drive utilities will be completed this week and crews will begin removing the
Belden and Harding streets toward the end of the week. Ile also provided an update regarding
the July 10h flooding event where 3.5" to 6" of rain was received which caused flooding at the
Mirror Lake townhomes and other locations. He stated that the building at 2812 Anthony Lane
S. that was impacted by this flooding is different than the building impacted during the 1997
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I flooding and the City is working with Hennepin County and will be televising the storm sewer
2 lines to see if any improvements can be made. He also indicated that the City will be surveying
3 and televising the overflow swale section at Mirror Lake townhomes to make sure there is no
4 break in the line. He added that New Brighton is interested in a comprehensive approach to
5 street drainage and agreed to report back to the City Council.
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7 E. Proposed 2012 Budget. Mike Momson, City Manager, and Roger Larson Finance
8 Director, presenting,
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10 City Manager Mornson provided a brief presentation regarding the proposed 2012 budget,
11 including the budget calendar, 2012 budget parameters, the General Fund budget/levy, 2012
12 General Fund revenues and expenditures, 2012 proposed levies, issuance of debt/levy impact,
13 grants /donations and partnerships, and next steps in the budget process. He reminded the City
14 Council that the City has not increased the levy for the past three consecutive years and the 2012
15 proposed levy is 4.8 %. He stated that the 2012 General Operating Budget totals $5,498,650 and
16 represents a $20,650 increase or 0.38% increase over 2011. He added that the City Council will
17 set the preliminary levy at its September 1301 meeting with final adoption of the 2012 budget on
18 December 13, 2011.
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20 VI. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
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22 City Manager Momson reported on the following:
23 • The overlay project on Stinson Boulevard from 37d' Avenue to 29d' Avenue will begin on
24 Monday, August 15`h, and is expected to take two weeks.
25 • He thanked all of the City employees for their efforts during Night to Unite and
26 VillageFest.
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28 Councilmember Gray reported on his attendance at the following:
29 • August 2nd Night to Unite.
30 • August 4d' Lion's Club meeting.
31 • August 0 VillageFest committee meeting. He expressed thanks to City staff for all of
32 their work during VillageFest.
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34 Councilmember Jenson reported on his attendance at the following:
35 • August 2nd Night to Unite.
36 • City Council worksession to identify a consultant to replace the City Manager.
37 • Participated in several volunteer activities during VillageFest.
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39 Councilmember Roth reported on his attendance at the following:
40 ® August 2nd Night to Unite.
41 • August 4d' Cable Commission meeting. He reminded residents of the Cable
42 Commission's open house on August 20th from 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. at their new
43 location at 2670 Arthur Street in Roseville.
44 • August 5'h VillageFest parade.
45 • City Council worksession to identify a consultant to replace the City Manager.
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Mayor Faust reported on the following:
• August 2nd Night to Unite. He indicated that residents commented on the excellent work
done by City staff and the services provided by the City.
• City Council worksession to identify a consultant to replace the City Manager.
• August 5d' VillageFest parade. Mayor Faust expressed the City Council's thanks to
Julianne Hunter, Chair of the VillageFest committee for her dedicated efforts on behalf of
the City.
• August 8"i Ramsey County Conservation District monthly meeting hosted at City Hall
and included a tour of the City's water reuse facility.
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11 VII. COMMUNITY FORUM.
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13 Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items that
14 are not on the regular agenda.
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16 Mr. Robert Foster appeared before the City Council and stated he is co -owner of the building
1.7 located at 2812 Anthony Lane South. He indicated that in the last three weeks, his building has
18 seen significant water on three separate occasions which has impacted the building and parking
19 lot causing significant damage to vehicles parked there. He expressed concern that the building
20 has never had this problem with water before and now there has been up to 4.5' of water in the
21 building three times in the last three weeks. He also introduced Ms. Carol Arens, co -owner of
22 Jack and Jill Preschool. He thanked Jay Hartman and Todd Hubmer for being very responsive to
23 their requests to determine the source of the problem and urged the City Council to continue to
24 support City staff to come up with a solution to the flooding problem.
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26 Ms. Carol Arens, co -owner of Jack and Jill Preschool, appeared before the City Council and
27 expressed concern regarding the continued damage from the water. She stated that the most
28 recent flooding occurred on August 1't and they easily had 3.5" to 6" of water in the back of the
29 building.
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31 Mayor Faust expressed his appreciation to Mr. Foster and Ms. Arens for coming to the City
32 Council. He stated that the City Engineer is working with the County to find a solution and the
33 City Council will continue to support staff in those efforts.
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35 IX. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
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37 A. Presentation of Plaque to Michael Morrison, City Manager
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39 Mayor Faust presented a plaque to City Manager Momson for his dedicated service to the City
40 for his 17 years of service.
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42 Councilmember Jenson wished Mr. Morrison the best of luck in his new position and stated it has
43 been a privilege working with him.
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45 Councilmember Roth thanked Mr. Momson for all of his help and for his enthusiasm and
46 positive attitude. He stated that he will miss him and wished him the best in his new position.
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Councilmember Gray stated that Mr. Momson has been a great leader for 17 years and thanked
him for his fine work and outstanding leadership and dedication to the City.
5 Mayor Faust stated that Mr. Momson has demonstrated integrity and loyalty to the City's
6 residents, as well as to City staff, the City Council, and to himself. He stated that Mr. Mornson
7 has never compromised his principles; he listened to others, and provided an even keel. He
8 pointed out Mr. Mornson's dedication to the City and expressed appreciation to him for his
9 leadership and friendship.
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11 Mr. Momson thanked the City Council and acknowledged Mr. Clarence Ranallo. He thanked all
12 the organizations that make up the St. Anthony community, the past Mayors and Councils for
13 their hard work, and the staff for their energy and passion. He also thanked John Malenick, John
14 Ohl, Jay Hartman, and Roger Larson, who have been with him at the City during his entire
15 tenure.
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17 X. ADJOURNMENT.
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19 Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
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21 Respectfully submitted,
22 Barbara Hughes /J
23 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
24 l
25 / Mayor
26 ATTEST:
27 City Clerk