HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 06142011I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 JUNE 14, 2011
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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 Mike Morrison and City Engineer Todd Hubmer.
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20 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
21 ITEMS.
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23 I. APPROVAL OF JUNE 14, 2011 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 June 14, 2011.
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28 Motion carried imanimously.
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30 II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
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32 None.
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34 III. CONSENT AGENDA.
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36 A. Consider May 24, 2011 Council meeting minutes;
37 B. Consider licenses and permits;
38 C. Consider payment of claims; and
39 D. Consider Resolution 11 -035; Accepting a Donation from the St. Anthony Kiwanis on
40 Behalf of the St. Anthony Police Department.
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42 Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the Consent
43 Agenda items.
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45 Motion carried unanimously.
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47 IV. PUBLIC HEARING.
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49 None.
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2 V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF.
None.
VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
8 A. Resolution 11 -036; Ordering Preparation of Feasibility Report for the 2012 Street and
9 Utility Improvement. Todd Hubmer, WSB & Associates, presenting,
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11 City Engineer Hubmer presented the proposed Resolution ordering the preparation of a
12 feasibility report for the 2012 street and utility improvement project. He provided background
13 regarding how streets are selected, including existing utility deterioration and pavement
14 condition. He indicated that the 2012 project will include reconstruction of the water main and
15 sanitary sewer line, and represents an extension of the improvement project being undertaken
16 this summer. He then reviewed the project schedule noting that substantial completion of
17 construction is expected in October 2012. He advised that most of the City's streets were built in
18 the early 1960s and the City has attempted to utilize a consistent approach in its street and utility
19 improvement projects in order to protect the City's investment in its infrastructure and to avoid
20 issues with water main breaks.
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22 Councilmember Jenson asked if the street and utility improvement plan has been looked at to
23 ensure that the sequence chosen for projects is the best sequence overall.
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25 City Engineer Hubmer replied in the affirmative and stated that the water mains have become
26 very brittle over time and the replacement materials being used are much more flexible and move
27 with the soil.
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29 Mayor Faust stated that the City's philosophy has been to take care of its infrastructure and
30 residents accept the fact that their roads will need to be reconstructed. He asked if a schedule
31 and map of the City's street improvement projects is available for viewing at City Hall.
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33 City Engineer Hubmer agreed to have a schedule and map available at City Hall and on the
34 City's website.
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36 Councilmember Stille suggested that the map include a disclaimer that the plans are subject to
37 change.
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39 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to approve Resolution 1I-
40 036; Ordering Preparation of Feasibility Report for the 2012 Street and Utility Improvement.
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42 Motion carried unanimously.
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44 B. Engineer's Update. Todd Hubmer, WSB & Associates, oresentine.
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I City Engineer Hubmer presented an update on the status of the 2011 street and utility
2 reconstruction project, the 2010 street and utility reconstruction project, and the Rice Creek
3 Watershed Grants. He noted that the 2012 project will require the City to secure permits from
4 Rice Creek Watershed District for reconstruction of the roadway and advised that the City has
5 received two $50,000 Urban Cost Sharing Grants from Rice Creek Watershed District for
6 construction of a biofiltration system in Central Park and construction of an alum treatment
7 system at Salo Park. He explained that the biofiltration system will treat the run -off from the
8 parking lot behind the fire station, the lower parking lot at the high school, the interior trails, and
9 run -off from the fields before heading downstream into Mirror Lake. He added that the
10 biofiltration system will capture and treat this water through the filtration system, removing 70%
11 of suspended solids. He stated that the alum treatment system will help to remove phosphorous
12 from the holding ponds and help to meet the TMDL requirements for Silver Lake as required by
13 the Pollution Control Agency. He added that these two projects will be important for garnering
14 credits and meeting the permitting requirements of Rice Creek Watershed District in the future.
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16 City Engineer Hubmer advised that the 2010 street and utility reconstruction project on Silver
17 Lane is nearing completion and final striping should be completed this week.
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19 City Engineer Hubmer stated that the 2011 street and utility reconstruction project is moving
20 along despite the significant amount of rain this spring. He expressed the City's appreciation to
21 residents for their patience given the difficulties experienced with getting in and out of their
22 driveways during construction.
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24 City Engineer Hubmer indicated that the City is also working with the MWMO to determine if
25 funding is available to reduce the City's load going into the Mississippi River from the south end
26 of the City.
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28 C. Ordinance 2011 -03; Amending the Building Permit Fees as stated in the Minnesota State
29 Statute 326B.153. (second readingl
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31 City Manager Morrison presented the proposed Ordinance Amending the Building Permit Fees
32 as stated in Minnesota State Statute 326B.153. He advised that the only change from the first
33 reading is the deletion of the language "as stated in Minnesota State Statute 326B.153" from the
34 heading of the ordinance.
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36 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve the Second
37 Reading of Ordinance 2011 -03; Amending the Building Permit Fees as stated in the Minnesota
38 State Statute 326B.153.
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40 Motion carried unanimously.
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42 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
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44 City Manager Morrison reported on the following:
45 • The June 28th City Council agenda includes ten items, including issues related to the
46 Zoning Ordinance, the Police Contract, and an audit presentation.
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1 • The City of Newport is in the process of developing a ten acre parcel of land on Highway
2 61 and recently toured Silver Lake Village.
3 • He participated in a ride -along with Officer Spiess last week.
4 • Attendance at the Ramsey County quarterly administrator's meeting where the focus was
5 on the impacts of the potential State government shutdown.
6 • New Police Department summer program on June 15 -16 called "Summer Survival
7 School" for students who have just finished 3`d grade. The program will focus on safety
8 and 26 students have signed up for the program being led by Officer South.
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10 Councilmember Gray reported on his attendance at the following:
11 • May 31 joint meeting with the School Board, including a tour of the high school
12 remodeling.
13 • June 2 meeting with former elected officials which included a presentation of 2011 goals.
14 . June 4 open house at City Hall and Coffee with the Mayor and City Council.
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16 Councilmember Jenson reported on his attendance at the following:
17 • June 2 meeting with former elected officials.
18 • June 4 open house at City Hall and Coffee with the Mayor and City Council.
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20 Councilmember Roth reported on his attendance at the three meetings mentioned by
21 Councilmember Gray. He expressed thanks to the former elected officials who attended the June
22 2 "d meeting.
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24 Councilmember Stille reported on his attendance at the three meetings mentioned by
25 Councilmember Gray and noted that there was also a worksession following the joint meeting
26 with the School Board.
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28 Mayor Faust reported on the following:
29 • May 31 joint meeting with the School Board, including a tour of the high school
30 remodeling. He encouraged residents to tour the high school's recent remodeling project
31 and stated that residents will be gratified to see where their tax dollars have been spent.
32 . June 2 meeting with former elected officials.
33 • June 4 open house at City Hall and Coffee with the Mayor and City Council.
34 • June 2 Grand Opening of IHOP.
35 • June 3 final meeting regarding future of the League.
36 • June 7 "View of the Big River" sponsored by MWMO on Boom Island. Several elected
37 officials attended including Rep. Ellison, Sen. Franken, and a representative from the
38 National Park Service.
39 • June 9 presentation to Senior Citizen Volunteer Group hosted by Community Services.
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41 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM.
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43 Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items that
44 are not on the regular agenda.
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1 Hearing none, Mayor Faust moved forward with the agenda.
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3 IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
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5 Councilmember Roth noted that June 13`h was Feast Day of Saint Anthony of Padua, a famous
6 Franciscan Friar.
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8 X. ADJOURNMENT.
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10 Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
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12 Respectfully submitted,
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17 ATTEST:
18 City Clerk