HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 04112017I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 APRIL 11, 2017
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5 CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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 Brever, Gray, Jenson, and Stille.
16 Absent: None.
17 Also Present: City Manager Mark Casey and Jim Gondorchin, Planning Commission Chair.
18 Guests: Gordon Goodwin, Midwest GARE Project Manager, Center for Inclusion.
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20 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
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23 I. APPROVAL OF APRIL 11, 2017 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 April 11, 2017.
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30 IL PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
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32 A. Presentation re ag rding Government Alliance on Race and Equity.
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34 City Manager Casey noted a five- person team representing the City of St. Anthony attends
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37 Mr. Gordon Goodwin, Midwest GARE Project Manager, Center for Social Inclusion, provided a
38 PowerPoint presentation titled Government Alliance on Race and Equity: Network for Change
39 and reviewed the MN Advancing Racial Equity 2017 Learning Cohort.
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41 Mr. Goodwin stated they are currently working with 100 jurisdictions in the Midwest area. The
42 Center for Social Inclusion's mission is to catalyze communities, government, and other
43 institutions to dismantle structural racial inequity and create equitable outcomes for all. Key
44 partners are the League of Minnesota Cities and Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Minnesota, Center for
45 Prevention. The tools and training for each participating jurisdiction was provided. The three key
46 facts on race were reviewed: Race is a construct and is not biologically determined; Race is a
47 modem idea; Policy drives the social construction of race and has contributed to changing ideas
48 and definitions of race over time; and, we did not choose this system but we have a responsibility
49 to address it. Racial equity means: "Closing the gaps" so that race does not predict one's success,
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while also improving outcomes for all. The racial equity toolkit is available on the Racial Equity
Alliance website. The next meeting will be held April 26, 2017. More information can be found
at www.racialequityalliance.org.
Mayor Faust thanked Mr. Goodwin for his presentation and indicated residents in attendance do
not need to fill out the form before asking any questions of Mr. Goodwin.
Mr. Goodwin responded in detail to questions posed by those in attendance.
CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approval of March 28, 2017, City Council meeting minutes
B. Licenses and Permits.
C. Claims.
D. Resolution 17 -035 a resolution Accepting Donations and Grants Received in the IS'
Quarter of 2017.
Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the Consent
Agenda items.
Motion carried 5 -0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE.
REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF.
A. Resolution 17 -036: a Resolution to approve a four and one half (4.5) foot variance from
the required front yard setback and a two 2 foot variance to exempt the porch steps from
five -foot encroachment allowance in the R -1 District located at 3216 Croft Drive
Planning Commission Chair Gondorchin reviewed the applicants are John and Katie Grindeland
and they are present at the meeting this evening. A PowerPoint presentation was reviewed. Mr.
Gondorchin provided an overview stating the front yard setback requirement in the R -1 Single
Family Residential District is 30 feet, or average of adjacent two homes (35 feet in this case), the
proposal is to construct an entry way addition and porch on the front of the house, and the
request for a 4.5 -foot front yard setback variance and additional 2 -foot encroachment from the
allowed encroachment for steps is requested. Drawings of the property were provided for
Council review.
Planning Commission Chair Gondorchin noted in the variance criteria review all criterion was
met. The applicant's request for a variance from the front yard setback to allow for the
construction of an entryway and porch with steps is reasonable, per the findings listed in City
Code. The Planning Commission reviewed the request, held a public hearing and unanimously
recommended approval of the variance to allow an entryway and porch to be located in the front
yard setback (4.5 feet for building, and 2 feet for the steps).
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Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Brever, to adopt Resolution 17-
036; a Resolution approving a request for a four and a half (4.5) foot variance from the required
front yard setback and a two (2) foot variance to exempt the porch steps from five -foot
encroachment allowance in the R -1 district at the property located at 3216 Croft Drive.
Motion carried 5 -0.
VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
A. Appeal of Denial for Massage Business License
City Manager Casey reviewed the background incidents pertaining to the appeal of denial for
massage business license. Also included for Council review were the denial letter, police
background check, letter from applicant dated March 24, 2017 and appeal documents from the
applicant.
Councilmember Jenson asked how long the business was in operation without a license and Mr.
Casey stated one year which was confirmed by Ms. Chrisler.
Ms. Jodi Chrisler, 1461 73`d Avenue NE, Fridley, MN appeared before the Council.
Councilmember Stille asked why Ms. Chrisler operated a business without a license. Ms.
Chrisler stated it was a mistake and she did not research fully. Councilmember Stille asked if
obtaining a business license wasn't taught in the school. Ms. Chrisler stated she did not research
the City Code closely enough.
Councilmember Brever asked when Ms. Chrisler was going through her training, did they tell
you that you needed a license to open a business. Ms. Chrisler stated she looked at St. Anthony
and did not see anything. It is her mistake and she takes full responsibility. She has now
submitted the application.
Mayor Faust noted Ms. Chrisler has also submitted an application to Circle Pines. Mayor Faust
asked why the police were called to her business. Ms. Chrisler stated she has no idea. Mayor
Faust stated he has never seen an advertisement for her business. Ms. Chrisler stated she
advertised on craigslist and now advertises on backpage. Ms. Chrisler stated she loves helping
people from all walks of life. She would like to expand business to include holistic healing and
skincare. She is currently working on her esthetician license.
Mayor Faust stated Ms. Chrisler currently has two businesses one legally in Circle Pines and one
illegally in St. Anthony and asked if she plans to keep both businesses. Ms. Chrisler stated the
business in Circle Pines is an individual license and is someone else's license. She has an
individual license and works for someone else. She receives commission at Circle Pines.
Councilmember Brever referred to Mr. Casey's letter which outlined the process needed for
licensing. Ms. Chrisler has retained attorney and has no other violations other than this one. She
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is a single woman with four children. Councilmember Brever stated she would like to give Ms.
Chrisler a second chance.
4 Councilmember Stille asked Mr. Casey if there are any further violations, what would the
5 process be for taking the license away. Mr. Casey stated that would be a revocation of a license.
6 This has happened in the past and that option is available to Council.
8 Councilmember Gray stated he is inclined to agree with Councilmember Brever to give Ms.
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11 Mayor Faust asked what the license fee is and Ms. Chrisler stated it is $250. Ms. Chrisler has
12 been in business for a year without a license and ignorance of the law is not an excuse. Mayor
13 Faust suggested she pay last year's license fees as a sort of penalty. City Manager Casey stated
14 this is a one -time fee. Mayor Faust cautioned Ms. Chrisler about the people she associates with
15 and stated she may wish to use another type of advertising.
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17 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Brever, to approve the appeal for
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22 B. Resolution 17 -037: a Resolution Approving Grant Applications for Environmental
23 Cleanup for the property located at 2501 Lowry Avenue NE LLowry Grove).
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25 City Manager Casey reviewed Mr. Mike Mergens of EntrePartner submitted a letter to Council.
26 The letter stated The Village LLC is in the process of redeveloping the property at 2501 Lowry
27 Avenue NE, and environmental investigations at the property have revealed pre- existing
28 contamination, including the migration of dry cleaner solvents from a neighboring property and
29 the existence of certain petroleum and diesel -range organics relating to the operation of the
30 manufactured home park at the property. Significant remediation including soil excavation and
31 installation of a vapor mitigation system is necessary for successful redevelopment of the
32 property. Remediation of the pre- existing contamination is a citywide benefit and as such fulfills
33 a public purpose. Because the project will result in significant economic development, The
34 Village is requesting the City of St. Anthony Village serve as the applicant of Contamination
35 Cleanup Grant Applications to be submitted to the Minnesota Department of Employment and
36 Economic Development, the Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County. As required by statute,
37 a development authority, port authority or municipality must be identified as the applicant and
38 sign a resolution of support for the Applications. The funding from the Grantors can pay up to
39 75% of the estimated environmental cleanup costs. The deadline to submit the applications is
40 May 1, 2017. To meet the deadline, the Council is requested to adopt the resolution of support.
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42 Mr. Casey noted the final paragraph of the resolution states `BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
43 that, the City of St. Anthony Village has not yet received, or acted, on development applications
44 for Southern Gateway site, and the City Council of the City of St. Anthony reserves all rights to
45 approve, deny, or modify any such applications for Southern Gateway site.
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1 Councilmember Stille referred to the second from the last paragraph, and asked if someone
2 would advise Council of when the monies are eligible to be dispersed. Mr. Casey stated this is
3 the first step of a couple step process and if the grant was awarded a contract would be written.
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5 Mayor Faust stated Council is assuming this allows someone to go for this pooling of funding.
6 No one from the firm will manage the funds.
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8 Mr. Ken Haverman, Landmark Environmental, represents The Village LLC who would be
9 looking to acquire the property and clean it up. He explained this resolution is a process of the
10 agencies giving the grants which only gives grants to public entities. The City would administer
11 the funds, if received, and the cleanup plan was approved November 28, 2016.
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13 Ms. Sullivan, resident, stated she is concerned about the pollution at this site. There are no
14 boundaries for ground water. She wants to know about the samples that were taken and if the
15 results were reported to the State and asked if there is any PCE involvement. She felt the
16 Council needs to be concerned about the PERK, she is worried about it coming in through the
17 utilities, and asked where the contamination is coming from.
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19 Mr. Haverman stated part of the response action plan is to address known soil contamination
20 relating to an underground storage tank located at that property. There were two dry cleaners on
21 adjacent properties. He stated all data has been reported to the PCA and it is in their jurisdiction
22 to determine the source of the contamination so the concern will be addressed.
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24 Mr. Scott Eckman, 3509 Skycroft Drive, asked if this resolution has anything within it that
25 favors one or another potential buyer of the Lowry Grove property. Mayor Faust stated The
26 Village LLC has purchased the property and it won't go to another buyer based on a lawsuit.
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28 Councilmember Stille stated Council wants to clean up this site and this would be no cost to the
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31 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Brever, to adopt Resolution 17-
32 037; a Resolution Approving Grant Applications for Environmental Cleanup for the Property
33 Located at 2501 Lowry Avenue NE (Lowry Grove).
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35 Councilmember Gray stated he wanted to make it clear there is not a plan submitted to Council
36 and this is very early in the process so there will be plenty of time for public comment. There are
37 a number of people concerned about the density and affordability, and these concerns are
38 justified. He stated he lives in Silver Lake Village, a great place to live, as it shows the values of
39 the Council as to what a development should be.
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41 Councilmember Stille stated the process has unfolded. An EAW was done based on a napkin
42 sketch and the developer has responded to some of the concerns. He stated the community
43 members attending the meeting tonight with the developer know more up -to -date information
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Mayor Faust noted the values can be found in the Strategic Plan and Comprehensive Plan and are
used when reviewing any development project. Mayor Faust read excerpts from the Plans.
Motion carried 5 -0.
C. Resolution 17 -038; a Resolution Adopting an Intersection Control Policy.
City Manager Mark Casey noted included in the Strategic Planning pyramid, under the goal of
Maintain & Enhance Infrastructure, there is the Action Step of "Explore Intersection Control
Alternatives." A draft policy to provide clarity, process and consistent application for both
motorist and pedestrians within the City was provided for Council review. He noted that stop
signs can be an effective safety measure if properly warranted. If incorrect traffic controls are
installed, undue delays, needlessly interrupt traffic flow and unnecessary accidents could occur.
City Manager Mark Casey reviewed the highlights of the policy including Articulated purpose of
the policy, clear process which includes a Traffic Study Request Form that is filled out by
concerned resident(s), Intersection Control Justification Worksheet to be filled out by staff, and
noted the City Council has the final authority.
Mayor Faust stated this has been part of the Strategic Plan for some time and now the draft is
created.
Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Brever, to adopt Resolution 17-
038; a Resolution Adopting an Intersection Control Policy (draft).
Motion carried 5 -0.
VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
City Manager Casey reported email notifications will be pushed out tomorrow to Redevelopment
of Lowry Grove. If residents are interested in getting pushed notifications, they can sign up on
the website. There are currently seven different groups. The newsletter was sent to all residents
and extra copies are available at City Hall.
Councilmember Stille stated on April 5, he entertained 6 -7 year olds at City Hall. On April 6, he
attended the Community Services Meeting. April 10, he attended the Urban Land Institute
Mayor's Meeting.
Councilmember Gray stated on April 6, he attended the North Suburban Communication North
Suburban Access Meeting.
Councilmember Brever stated on April 8, she attended the Aztec Meeting. She stopped in at The
Village LLC open house prior to the Council Meeting.
Councilmember Jenson had no report.
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1 Mayor Faust attended the Regional Council of Mayors Meeting and provided comments on Paul
2 Douglas' presentation.
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Mr. Bill McConnell, Lowry Grove, asked the Council to refrain from forwarding information
about The Village until the lawsuit and the appeal have run its full course as they expect to win
the park back. He does not want Council to act before there is a legal outcome.
INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS — NONE.
ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie Wolfe
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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