HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 012520111 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 JANUARY 25, 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 Mornson, Mike Larson, Liquor Operations Manager, Assistant
18 Liquor Operations Manager Kevin Morelli, and Liquor Stores Manager Bill Haugen.
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20 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
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23 I. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 25, 2011 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
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25 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve the City
26 Council Meeting Agenda of January 25, 2011.
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28 Motion carried unanimously.
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30 II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
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34 III. CONSENT AGENDA.
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36 A. Consider January 11, 2011 Council meeting minutes;
37 B. Consider licenses and permits;
38 C. Consider payment of claims, and
39 D. Resolution 11 -017: Accepting a Donation from a St. Anthony Resident to the St.
40 Anthony Police Department's DARE Pro ram.
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42 Motion was made by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the
43 Consent Agenda items.
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45 M_ otion carried unanimously,
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47 IV. PUBLIC HEARING.
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V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF.
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VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
8 A. Resolution 11 -018: Approving the Contract with Greater Metropolitan Housing
9 Corporation. Suzanne Snyder. Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation, presenting.
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11 Ms. Suzanne Snyder and Ms. Denise Eloundou of Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation
12 (GMHC) provided the Council with an update on the contract between GMHC and the City of
13 St. Anthony. The contract relationship was started in 2002. The cost for the annual contract is
14 $12,500, which is the same fee as 2009 and 2010.
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16 Ms. Snyder and Ms. Eloundou provided an overview and answered questions of the City Council
17 on the following services provided by the GMHC Housing Resource Center Program: 1) Rehab
18 Advisory Services; 2) Home Improvement Loan Programs; 3) Refinance / Referrals. Ms. Snyder
19 provided an overview of the proposed contract for 2011 between GMHC and the City of St.
20 Anthony.
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22 It was noted for the public that those in need of mortgage foreclosure prevention and the energy
23 assistance program should contact GMHC for assistance at the Housing Resource Center — 612-
24 378 -7985.
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26 Ms. Snyder indicated that GMHC will be working with Community Education to put together a
27 presentation forum seminar for the community. A potential seminar would be for seniors
28 regarding available home maintenance resources. GMHC may also have a table at the farmers
29 market to meet residents and inform them about available programs.
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31 Councilmember Stille requested that moving forward, the Housing Resource Center Status
32 Report itemize Services by Year rather than Services by Month.
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34 Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve Resolution 1I-
35 018; Approving the Contract with Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation.
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37 Mayor Faust commended the staff of the GMHC Housing Resource Center for their work and
38 stated his support of the organization working with Community Services.
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40 Motion carried unanimously.
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42 B. Liquor Operations Annual Report. Mike Larson, Liquor Operations Manager, presenting,
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44 Liquor Operations Manager Larson presented the Liquor Operations 2010 Annual Report. The
45 report and follow up discussion with Council focused on the following information:
46 Background; Mission Statement; The Value of a Municipal Liquor Operation; 2010 Summary of
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1 Sales; Breakdown of Sales / Sales by Category; Five Year Profit History; 10 Year Profit History;
2 Auditor's Report / State Averages; Awards; Guest Appearances & Events; Customer Survey
3 Results.
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5 It was noted that overall inventory is between eight and nine turns per year. An eight time turn
6 ratio per year should lead the industry in the northeast suburb area. It was also noted that the
7 current liquor stores are new facilities owned by the City that were part of a redevelopment plan.
8 The new, updated facilities have attracted more customers and resulted in an improvement from
9 the stagnant sales prior to the move.
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11 Mayor Faust commented that the redevelopment also resulted in property going back on the tax
12 roll. He commended the liquor operations staff for the excellent results in compliance checks
13 and on the well run operation that has attracted private owners to request tours for ideas and tips
14 in their operations.
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16 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
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18 City Manager Mornson reported on the following:
19 • January 12, 2011 telecommunications meeting at the new offices for the North Suburban
20 Cable Commission. A resolution regarding the franchise renewal with Comcast will be
21 included on the February 8, 2011 City Council meeting agenda.
22 • The independent auditing firm will begin the audit process the first week of February.
23 • A joint powers agreement for the SWAT Organization will be included on the February
24 8, 2011 City Council meeting agenda.
25 • There are currently two vacancies on the Police Department. Potential timeline for
26 swearing in is February or March.
27 • The 2011 Goals presentation is scheduled for the February 22, 2011 City Council
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29 • ISD #282 School Board Member Leah Slye will be presenting information on a
30 foundation that will provide funds for school programs.
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32 Councilmember Stille reported on his attendance at the January 13th and 10 City Council Goal
33 Setting Session.
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35 Councilmember Gray: No report.
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37 Councilmember Jenson reported on: 1) his attendance at the January 13th and 14th City Council
38 Goal Setting Session; 2) upcoming events to place orders for the Historical Society book on the
39 history of St. Anthony.
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41 Councilmember Roth reported on his attendance at the January 13th and 14th City Council Goal
42 Setting Session.
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44 Mayor Faust reported on the following:
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1 • January 13`h and 14`h City Council Goal Setting Session. He thanked the City Council
2 members for taking time off from work to attend the session. A presentation on the goals
3 will be provided for the public in February.
4 • January 18, 2011 Chamber of Commerce meeting. Hennepin County Chief Judge James
5 Swenson spoke regarding District Court. The City Manager will be scheduling a time for
6 members of Judge Swenson's office to provide a report to the City Council regarding the
7 types of issues to expect when there are cuts made to the core services of the Judge.
8 • ISD #282 School Board Member Leah Slye will be presenting information on a
9 foundation that will provide funds for school activities such as speech team, music, arts,
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11 • January 24, 2011 Senior Services Advisory "Coffee with the Mayor ". Another event will
12 be scheduled to reach out to individuals who did not get a chance to speak.
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14 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM.
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16 Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items that
17 are not on the regular agenda.
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19 Mr. Steven Fuller, 2701 29`h Avenue NE, addressed the City Council and requested clarification
20 on the location of right -of -way after the reconstruction of 29`h Avenue was completed. He stated
21 his concern that the City is now plowing the sidewalks and dumping the snow with the street salt,
22 etc. in the yards along 29`h Avenue. Mr. Fuller stated he has been working to fix the retaining
23 wall that is on the edge of his property since 2002. He questioned whether the City Council
24 intends to amend the City Code that currently states residents are responsible for snow on the
25 sidewalks.
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27 Mayor Faust informed Mr. Fuller that it has been the policy of Public Works to repair damages
28 to fences that were caused by the City. He is not aware of any interest by the City Council in
29 changing the policy regarding snow removal on the sidewalks.
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31 City Manager Momson explained that the City Attorney recommended that the ordinance as it
32 relates to snow removal remain as drafted. He reviewed the ice control policy, noting that it has
33 been reviewed by the City Attorney and the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust Fund.
34 He stated there have been many compliments from the public regarding snow removal from the
35 sidewalks and direction from the City Council has been to have a walkable city.
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37 Mr. Fuller explained that his reason for addressing this issue is to note the need to be very careful
38 on where the snow is placed. He stressed his concern regarding the damage the salt from the
39 dumped snow will cause to his sod. He reiterated his request to be provided clarification on the
40 location of the right -of -way.
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42 Mayor Faust informed Mr. Fuller that the City Attorney will review where the City is allowed to
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45 Ms. Julie Kohner, 2705 29`h Avenue NE, addressed the City Council and stated she is present to
46 voice her grave concern about the snow being dumped on her property. Ms. Culver submitted
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photographs of her property and stated she is uncomfortable with the City removing snow from
the street and boulevard into her yard and is very concerned about the weight of the snow being
dumped on the retaining wall. She informed the Council of the effort and money put into her
yard with backfilling and landscaping after the reconstruction of 29th Avenue. She stated the
snow is being dumped at least 15 feet into her yard and that there is also a safety concern as she
is unable to see if there are pedestrians when she is driving out of her driveway.
Mayor Faust informed Ms. Kohner that someone from the City will be in touch with her in
regard to her questions and concerns.
Councilmember Roth requested the City Manager to report back to the City Council with
information on who owns the retaining walls that have been put in with street reconstruction
projects throughout the City.
Mr. Brian Buck, 3609 33't Avenue, addressed the City Council and stated he is present to
broaden awareness on the rezoning on Old Highway 88 and 33`t Avenue in Roseville, kiddy -
corner from his house. There are currently two parcels with single family homes in this location,
the property is guided for high density, and Roseville has gone through the process to align the
zoning map with the comprehensive plan. He stated his concern is that the community's ability
to provide input has not been present during this process. Mr. Buck stated high density does not
fit the character of this neighborhood, and that there are many valid reasons why the City of
Roseville could have considered a compromise at medium density, which is what was
recommended by the Planning Commission. There has now been turnover of two of the city
council members in Roseville and there is precedent in the comprehensive plan for moving away
from high density in this neighborhood. There has been a lot of opposition from the community
and a lot of involvement at public meetings. Mr. Buck stated his purpose of broadening
awareness of the rezoning, determining if the City Council shares his concern, and exploring
whether more support could be built to move towards medium density with the rezoning.
Mayor Faust informed Mr. Buck that typically the residents that vote have more influence than
other elected officials and that more could be accomplished if the elected officials are more
subtle in their approach than backing the other city into a corner by attending their meetings.
Councilmember Stille suggested discussing the topic at the next City Council work session in
order to keep abreast of the situation. He informed Mr. Buck that the City of Roseville has
indicated that City Manager Mornson will be kept informed of further actions.
Mr. Buck reiterated his concerns regarding the rezoning and the lack of resident involvement in
the process.
Mr. Fuller addressed the City Council and stated his position that the plowing equipment will
remain in better condition and will do a better job of scraping the snow if the drivers slow down.
He suggested that the City consider replacing a couple of the squad cars included in the budget
with four door pickup trucks.
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Mayor Faust announced the Middle Mississippi Watershed Management Organization
publication, The Drift, is available. He announced that he has been asked to speak at the I&
Annual Road and Salt Symposium in February.
X. ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Hamer
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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City Clerk
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