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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 12, 2017
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 Stille.
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Mark Casey, Finance Director Shelly Rueckert and City Engineer Todd
Hubmer
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
ITEMS.
I. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 12, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
Mayor Faust moved item VI.C. to after item VI.I.
Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jensen, to approve the City
Council Meeting Agenda of December 12, 2017 as revised.
Motion carried 4 -0.
II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS - NONE.
III. CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approval of November 28, 2017, City Council Meeting Minutes.
B. Licenses and Permits.
C. Claims.
D. Resolution 17 -081: a Resolution Approving the 2018 Salary of Mark Casey, City
Manager.
E. Resolution 17 -082: a Resolution Authorizing Transfers and Closing of Specified Funds
Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the Consent
Agenda items.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
Motion carried 4 -0.
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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
December 12, 2017
Page 2
A. Resolution 17 -083; a Resolution Setting the Final 2018 Tax Levy and General Operating
Budget for the City of St. Anthony Village.
Mayor Faust opened the Public Hearing at 7:04 p.m.
Finance Director Shelly Rueckert recapped at the September 12, 2017 City Council meeting a
public hearing was held setting the preliminary 2018 property tax levy and the 2018 General
Fund Budget. City Staff is reaffirming the preliminary 2018 property tax levy established at
$6,850,011. The 2018 levy represents an increase of $399,226 or a 6.19% increase from 2017.
Ms. Rueckert reviewed the components of the 2018 Final property tax levy and the standard
parameters for preparing the General Fund Budget and Levy. The General Fund Budget and
Levy cost drivers were also reviewed. Ms. Rueckert noted the HRA Budget and Levy cost driver
is substantially personnel costs and the proposed Levy increase for the HRA is 3.00% or $4,734.
The 2018 Debt Related Levies are proposed to decrease by $7,549 over the 2017 combined
levies. For 2018, the median taxable valuation in St. Anthony is $274,000 an increase of 5.38%
over 2017. Based on the median valuation of $274,000 the "City Portion" of property taxes totals
$1,78173. Ms. Rueckert reviewed a number of graphs.
To help offset the cost of operations and capital equipment, Staff seeks Grants and Donations
from Federal, State and private sources. Ms. Rueckert reviewed the recently accepted Grants
from Ramsey County Emergency Management (Fire Department), Hennepin County Recycling
Grant, Ramsey County, Mirror Lake Dredging, Gloria Wiese (Police and Fire), Us Department
of Justice, Police Body Camera Grant, and Estate of John D MacQueen (Police Department).
Staff recommends Council approves Resolution 17 -083 Adopting the 2018 Budget Document
and Certifying the Final Tax Levy to Hennepin and Ramsey Counties. The Final 2018 Property
Tax Levy is:
General Operating Levy
$3,975,534
Capital Improvement Property Levy
$233,200
Road Improvement Levy
$1,833,431
Lease Revenue Bonds
$344,882
Housing and Redevelopment Authority Lev
$162,534
Tax Abatement Lev
$227,430
Building Improvement Le
$73,000
Total
$6,850,011
Councilmember Stille commented on the budget calendar, noting it is a yearlong process and
there is much more detail that was not mentioned today. There is a lot of talk about decaying
infrastructure and St. Anthony Village has done its best to keep ahead of the curve and the City
is 80% complete on street reconstruction projects.
Mayor Faust stated 27% of a typical home's property tax goes towards infrastructure.
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December 12, 2017
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Mr. Ken Brown referred to the Sunday Star Tribune where 185 taxing districts were listed in the
Metro Area. St. Anthony has two tax districts (Ramsey and Hennepin Counties). He has prepared
a spreadsheet and came out with a rate. St. Anthony (Ramsey County) came out at the highest
rate of the 185, which was the same seven years ago when the data was available. Mr. Brown
stated he would not like to see St. Anthony as number one in that listing since he is a Senior
Citizen on a fixed income. He suggested asking the Police Chief to cover all duties with existing
staff. Mr. Brown estimated St. Anthony may be number one or number two in the State of
Minnesota.
Councilmember Stille clarified there were four policemen designated to patrol Falcon Heights
and three will be reduced with the loss of the Falcon Heights contract. He summarized what the
fourth officer will be doing. He stated every City is different and St. Anthony values their own
fire department, police department, and schools. Once the last 20% of street improvements is
completed, future Councils may show a decrease.
Mayor Faust stated he is a past assessor with Anoka County and is familiar with taxation.
Currently 27% of taxes go towards roads and that will decrease when the road construction is
completed. He explained that all City Department Heads make sure overspending is not
happening but there are certain infrastructure things that need to be maintained. He reviewed past
numbers of employees in the Police Department and Fire Department. Mayor Faust thanked Mr.
Brown for his comments.
Mayor Faust closed the Public Hearing at 7:27 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to adopt Resolution 17-
083; a Resolution Setting the Final 2018 Tax Levy and Adopting the 2018 Budget Document for
the City of St. Anthony Village.
Motion carried 4 -0.
V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF - NONE.
VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
A. Resolution 17 -084: a Resolution Approving Combination Wine /Strong Beer license for
Wine and Canvas located at 2900 Pentagon Drive.
City Manager Casey reviewed the Council is requested to approve a combination Wine /Strong
Beer License for Wine and Canvas located at 2900 Pentagon Drive. This license is for the new
owner that will be taking over Wine and Canvas. Staff has completed the background checks on
the new business owners and completed a check on the existing Wine and Canvas located in St.
Anthony, MN. Staff recommends approval.
The applicant Ross Welte was present and stated his wife was an employee at Wine and Canvas
and when the business closed, they looked for ways to make the business remain open. The
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business should reopen in January. Mr. Welte noted almost all employees from the previous
business will remain.
Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution
17 -084; a Resolution Approving Combination Wine /Strong Beer License for Wine and Canvas
located at 2900 Pentagon Drive.
8 Motion Carried 4 -0.
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10 B. Resolution 17 -085: a Resolution Accepting. Plans and Specifications and Ordering
11 Advertisement for Bids for the 2018 Street and Utility Improvements.
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13 City Engineer Hubmer summarized the resolution for Council consideration approving the plans
14 and specifications and authorizing the advertisement for bids for the 2018 Street and Utility and
15 Improvement Project. Bids are anticipated to be opened or near January 17, 2018 with bid results
16 coming before Council in February. The street project location will include Macalaster Drive
17 (3Vh Ave NE to railroad tracks); Foss Road (37`h Avenue NE to Chandler Drive); and Highcrest
18 Road (north of 37`h Avenue NE). Backyard Drainage Improvements will be done from the
19 parking lot serving the apartments located at 3727 Foss Road, 3721 Foss Road and 3713 Foss
20 Road out letting to Mirror Lake. A water reuse retrofit will be done at Central Park Splash Pad.
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22 Mr. Hubmer reviewed the methods for selection are flood relief effort, existing utility
23 deterioration, pavement condition and adjacent infrastructure replacement (construction
24 phasing). The project location was indicated on a map including sanitary sewer system
25 improvements, water system improvements, drainage system improvements, street
26 improvements, erosion improvements, and Central Park water reuse retrofit. The project costs
27 and funding breakdown along with the accessed parcels were reviewed. The Special
28 Assessments total is $746,300; City Costs $1,926,200 for total cost $2,675,500. The Project
29 Schedule was reviewed in detail. Residents were invited to sign up for weekly email updates and
30 notifications regarding the 2018 Street and Utility Improvement Project on the City's website.
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32 Councilmember Gray asked about the bidding climate currently. Mr. Hubmer stated he believes
33 the competition will be strong and there could be between 11 and 16 bidders.
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35 Mayor Faust stated typically the City goes out for bids in January or February and been ahead of
36 others. The contractors are generally willing to take a `bird in the hand' as they don't know what
37 else may be coming.
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39 Councilmember Stille noted a sidewalk will be constructed on Foss Road in response to public
40 requests. Councilmember Stille asked Mr. Hubmer if there was any other feedback from the
41 public on the projects. Mr. Hubmer stated at the first public information meeting, it was
42 consistent the residents want to be able to walk off the street and increased parking with reduced
43 impact on the neighborhood.
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45 Councilmember Jenson asked about the potential grant monies and when would the award be
46 made. Mr. Hubmer stated they should hear in February about the grant from Rice Creek.
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Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve Resolution 17-
085; a Resolution Accepting Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for
the 2018 Street and Utility Improvements.
Motion Carried 4 -0.
8 C. Resolution 17 -086; a Resolution Approving 2018 Appointments of Commissioners and
9 the Chair and Vice Chair to the Planning Commission.
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I 1 Moved at adoption of the agenda to after Item VI.I.
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13 D. Resolution 17 -087; a Resolution Approving the 2018 Chair and Vice Chair to the Parks
14 Commission.
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16 City Manager Casey reviewed the City Council is requested to approve the 2018 Chair and Vice
17 Chair to the Parks Commission.
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19 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to appoint Scott Bentz as
20 Chair and Erin Jordahl Redlin as Vice Chair of the Parks Commission for 2018.
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22 Motion Carried 4 -0.
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24 E. Ordinance 2017 -04; an Ordinance Setting Sewer, Water, and Storm Water charges for
25 2018.
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27 City Manager Casey stated this is the third and final reading of an ordinance to set sewer, water
28 and storm water charges for 2018. Following the adoption of the ordinance it will be published in
29 the December 20, 2017 edition of the St. Anthony Bulletin. The City has not received any
30 comments from the residents.
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32 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the third and
33 final reading and adopt Ordinance 2017 -04 Setting Sewer, Water and Storm Water charges for
34 2018.
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36 Motion Carried 4 -0.
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38 F. Ordinance 2017 -05; an Ordinance Amending Chapter 96 Right of Way Management.
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40 City Manager Casey stated this is the third and final reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter
41 96 Right of Way Management. Following the adoption of the ordinance it will be published by
42 approval of Resolution 17 -088. All thirty pages of the Ordinance are available on the City
43 Website.
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45 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the third and
46 final reading and adopt Ordinance 2017 -05 Amending Chapter 96 Right of Way Management.
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Motion Carried 4 -0.
G. Resolution 17 -088: a Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance 2017 -05
Chapter 96 Right of Way Mana eg ment
8 City Manager Casey reviewed this is a resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance
9 2017 -05 Chapter 96 Right of Way Management.
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13 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve Resolution
14 17 -088; a Resolution Approving Summary Publication for Ordinance 2017 -05.
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16 Motion Carried 4 -0.
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18 H. Resolution 17 -089; a Resolution Approving the 2018 Fee Schedule
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20 City Manager Casey reviewed this is a resolution to approve the proposed 2018 Fee Schedule.
21 Staff has reviewed the entire fee schedule and recommends the changes noted in the proposed
22 schedule. He stated the changes include Addition of Solar Electrical permit fees, Increase of
23 Right of Way permit registration fee and Addition of Small Cell Right Rent and monthly
24 electrical fee.
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26 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve Resolution 17-
27 089; a Resolution Approving the 2018 Fee Schedule.
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29 Motion Carried 4 -0.
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31 1. Resolution 17 -090; a Resolution to Appoint City Council Member
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33 Mayor Faust noted three applicants were interviewed for the Council position. The candidates
34 were interviewed last Friday.
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36 Councilmember Gray stated in the interviews he heard how the candidates would make change.
37 He heard two different types of methods for making change with one being the building of
38 relationships to make changes and the second being agitating. He would like to see more of a
39 "uniter" being appointed rather than a "divider. He supports the appointment of Bibi Neumann.
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41 Councilmember Stille there were pros and cons for the three applicants. He acknowledged Nancy
42 has worked along with a number of people in the community. Bibi is highly educated and has
43 been in the community for 12 years and she cares about the community. He found Thomas very
44 genuine, diplomat, thoughtful, collaborator, and he is realistic. He would support Thomas Randle
45 for the appointment.
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1 Councilmember Jenson stated he read the applications several times and the review of the
2 interview summary. With the two initiatives currently going on in the City, the GARE Program
3 and the COPS Program. He believes Thomas Randle would represent his views the best.
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5 Mayor Faust stated the goal is to find the best person to fill the position. He supports Thomas
6 Randle for the appointment.
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8 Councilmember Stille reviewed the closeness of the race with 18 votes between the candidates,
9 would be a flawed method for determining this appointment.
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11 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Jenson to approve Resolution
12 17 -090; a Resolution Appointing Thomas Randle to fill the vacant position for the remainder of
13 the term ending December 31, 2019 on the St. Anthony Village City Council.
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15 Motion Carried 4 -0.
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17 Resolution 17 -086; a Resolution Approving 2018 Appointments of Commissioners and
18 the Chair and Vice Chair to the Planning Commission.
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20 City Manager Casey reviewed the City Council is requested to approve the 2018 appointments
21 and appoint the Chair and Vice Chair to the Planning Commission.
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23 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution
24 17 -086; a Resolution Appointing Meridith Socha and Bibi Neumann to the Planning
25 Commission beginning January 1, 2018 for a three -year term and appoint Dominic Papatola as
26 Chair and Mark Kalar as Vice Chair for the Planning Commission for 2018.
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28 Motion Carried 4 -0.
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30 J. Swearing in of New City Council Member
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32 Mayor Faust administered the Official Oath to Thomas Randle.
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34 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
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36 City Manager Casey stated the last GARE Cohort Meeting was held December 6, 2017.
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38 Councilmember Stille stated on December 4, 2017 Planning Commission Interviews were held
39 along with a Work Session. On December 6, 2017 the Historical Society met. On November 29,
40 2017 he attended the LMC Semi - Annual Meeting. He also attended the December 6, 2017
41 GARE Cohort Meeting.
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43 Councilmember Gray attended the LMC Meeting and the Interviews for the Commissions.
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45 Councilmember Jenson stated he also attended all the previously mentioned meetings with the
46 exception of the Historical Society meeting.
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2 Mayor Faust reviewed the GARE meeting's speaker. He attended the Regional Council of
3 Mayors on December 11, 2017.
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5 Councilmember Randle stated he is a team player and he believes in moving this community
6 forward.
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8 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM.
10 Ms. Nancy Robinett, 3408 315f Avenue NE, congratulated Thomas Randle as the newly
11 appointed Councilmember. She stated it is correct the Council has the right to appoint anyone
12 they choose to fill this seat. Applications were solicited and interviews were held. Since Mr.
13 Randle was selected the Council believed him to be the strongest applicant to meet the needs of
14 the City. She wished him the best, noting he is the first person of color to serve on the Council.
15 She asked Councilmember Randle not to forget the review and audit of the Police Department
16 should still be done. Another issue is the zoning of the Lowry Grove re- development.
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18 Ms. Mary Jackson, 3605 37"' Avenue, congratulated Councilmember Randle. She stated the road
19 improvements are in her neighborhood. She did not see included paths for walking and biking.
20 She noted by law walking and biking are allowed on the roads. She requested the road projects
21 be reexamined for biking and walking safety and state standards be applied. She did not hear
22 anything about American's Disability Act features of the improvements. She is concerned about
23 safe walking and biking paths along Foss Road and 37w Avenue as there are many seniors living
24 in that area along with children. She had not heard about the neighborhood meeting until this
25 evening. She feels residents need to be intentionally invited and announcements in other
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28 Mayor Faust asked Mr. Hubmer to address ADA requirements and public notification of
29 meetings. Mr. Hubmer stated the City just received Federal funding for updating eight
30 intersections in the City to meet ADA standards. A mile of sidewalk has been added to 37'
31 Avenue in compliance with ADA standards. The sidewalk on Foss Road will be ADA compliant.
32 Mr. Hubmer stated staff is always available to meet with residents and their input is welcome.
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34 Ms. Mary Jackson stated the practice of communicating with residents needs to be improved.
35 She lives in a rental unit and did not see notification of the meeting. Mayor Faust asked Ms.
36 Jackson if she is signed up for push notifications. Ms. Jackson did not know and stated for a
37 while she did not have internet access at home. She asked if prior to the residents input, were the
38 biking and pedestrian standards were reviewed at the beginning. Mayor Faust stated that is done
39 every time. The laws are followed to the letter. There is a conflict between parking and biking on
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42 IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
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44 Mayor Faust noted this will be the last meeting of 2017.
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46 X. ADJOURNMENT.
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2 Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
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4 Respectfully submitted,
5 Debbie Wolfe
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8 Mayor
9 ATTEST:
10 ity Clerk
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