HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 05222018I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 MAY 22, 2018
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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, Randle and Stille.
16 Absent:
17 Also Present: City Manager Mark Casey, City Planner Breanne Rothstein, Kyle Axtell, Rice Creek
18 Watershed District, and City Engineer Todd Hubmer.
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21 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
22 ITEMS.
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24 I. APPROVAL OF MAY 22, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
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26 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Randle, to approve the City
27 Council Meeting Agenda of May 22, 2018 as presented.
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29 Motion carried 5 -0.
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31 II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
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33 A. Salo Park Concert Series
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35 Ms. Linda Foster representing the Salo Park Committee provided an update on the Summer
36 Concert Series. She reviewed the types of music that will be provided along with the concert
37 series. The concerts are held on Thursday evenings from June 21 to August 9, 7:00 — 8:00 p.m.,
38 at Salo Park Amphitheater. Ms. Foster acknowledged the generous sponsors and explained that
39 Saloparkconcertseries.com provides more information.
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41 Mayor Faust noted no public funds are used for these concerts. Councilmember Stille read the
42 list of sponsors. This is the 10° year of the concert series.
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44 III. CONSENT AGENDA.
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46 A. Approval of MU 8, 2018, City Council Meeting Minutes
47 B. Licenses and Permits.
48 C. Claims.
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May 22, 2018
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1 D. Resolution 18 -041: a Resolution regarding Renewal of Municipal Insurance Coverage
2 and the Non Waiver of Tort Liability for the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust
4 Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the Consent
5 Agenda items.
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7 Motion carried 5 -0.
9 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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I 1 A. Authorizing Submission of the Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan
12 Council and Adjacent Communities.
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14 Mayor Faust opened the public hearing at 7:09 p.m.
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16 City Planner Breanne Rothstein reviewed every ten years, Minnesota State Statute requires that
17 each community in the seven county Twin Cities metro area review and update their
18 Comprehensive Plans to be consistent with regional policies. The Metropolitan Council is
19 responsible for the development and implementation of this regional policy through the review
20 of each community's comprehensive plan update. There are a number of detailed required
21 components and policies required regarding land use, housing, parks and trails, sewer, water, and
22 surface water. These requirements are detailed and require a close examination of local land use
23 and infrastructure planning and policy. Recent development interest in St. Anthony, particularly
24 the re- development of the Lowry Grove, and development trends toward re- development, has
25 sparked interest in the importance and value of the Comprehensive Plan as a guiding vision
26 document for growth and development in the City. This interest has generated a high level of
27 community engagement and input into the plan. Given this, the City undertook a major update
28 and overhaul of the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Rothstein reviewed the different community
29 groups that were asked for input. The results of the process are also available on the City
30 website.
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32 Ms. Rothstein reviewed the process to date, noting the community review process is a mandatory
33 6 months, per state statute. Adjacent community review includes all adjacent communities,
34 Hennepin and Ramsey Counties, Three Rivers Park District, Minneapolis Park and Recreation
35 Board, MnDOT and the DNR. After receiving all comments, staff will make edits for a second
36 draft that will incorporate all recommendation changes from the community comments (as
37 recommended by the steering committee). Staff does not intend to revise the plan prior to all
38 comments being received in an effort to be efficient and to revise the document in an organized
39 manner. A revised draft will be presented to the City Council in December, prior to the deadline
40 for submission to the Met Council of December 31, 2018. Staff recommends a motion
41 authorizing adjacent community review for the 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update. Eight pages
42 of public comments were provided for Council review.
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44 Councilmember Stille stated this Comprehensive Plan is quite different from the last one as far
45 as reaching out for community comments and the number of meetings held. He commended Ms.
46 Rothstein on her work. Mayor Faust agreed.
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1 Ms. Nancy Robinett, 3408 3151 Avenue NE, stated she attended the Comp Plan Steering
2 Committee Meeting on April 30, 2018 which covered feedback to the draft Comp Plan that was
3 recently released. She provided feedback on the draft Comp Plan, noting the meeting was
4 advertised as only a Steering Committee Meeting and many residents were not aware that this
5 was actually a Comp Plan Steering Committee Meeting. She asked in the future that meetings be
6 more fully described as to which Steering Committee is meeting.
8 Ms. Robinett stated she has some other procedural comments about the process. At the first
9 meeting, after the draft was prepared there was not a good process for public input. The Steering
10 Committee directed staff (Ms. Rothstein) to create a consensus of what the group comments
11 were but she does not know when the community will see what is written and Ms. Robinett
12 would like a sooner opportunity for resident review. At the April 30 meeting, she felt the
13 Steering Committee did not want to integrate most of the community comments. She suggested
14 scheduling another meeting or two to allow the community to provide their comments and have
15 them integrated into the Comp Plan. The SAFCA commentary was provided in written form to
16 the Steering Committee and it was discussed very briefly. More than 100 residents signed the
17 SAFCA commentary. Ms. Robinett felt the Steering Committee did not give enough attention to
18 this or any other resident commentary. She asked the Council to take the written comments
19 seriously.
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21 Ms. Sandy Sherman, 4008 Foss Road #206, expressed her comments about the community
22 engagement in the Comprehensive Plan. She indicated the outreach that Ms. Rothstein described
23 can't replace the advertised meetings that were held for gaining resident comments, noting the
24 Minneapolis Comprehensive Plan community input process was very robust. She believes St.
25 Anthony can do better and encouraged Council to have more community meetings.
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27 Mayor Faust closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m.
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29 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to authorize adjacent
30 community review for the 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update.
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32 Councilmember Stille stated he disagreed with many comments regarding the April 30 meeting
33 with fifteen engagement sessions being held. The last meeting ran 2 -2 %2 hours. He stated he
34 attended Village Fest and much community engagement was heard. Councilmember Stille stated
35 Ms. Rothstein did a great job in summarizing the public comments that were received.
36 Councilmember Stille noted the draft is good and this was a great outcome.
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38 Mayor Faust stated there are two Councilmembers on each Steering Committee and he feels this
39 is a good draft.
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41 Motion carried 5 -0.
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43 V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF — NONE.
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45 VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
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I A. Resolution 18 -042, a Resolution supporting the Contamination Grant Application
2 submitted to the Department of Em llooyment and Economic Development (DEED)
3 The Village, LLC for Environmental Remediation at 2501 Lowry Avenue.
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5 City Planner Rothstein presented the revised resolution for Council approval. She explained the
6 City needs to be the agency making the request, more information was requested from DEED,
7 and the City was allowed to resubmit the grant application.
9 Ms. Caroline Elling, Landmark Environmental, noted they are the environmental consultant
10 working with The Village LLC. Changes in DEED's protocol most likely required the additional
11 information and they have approved the revised resolution.
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13 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Gray, approve Resolution 18-
14 042; a Resolution supporting the Contamination Grant Application submitted to the Department
15 of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) by The Village, LLC for Environmental
16 Remediation at 2501 Lowry Avenue.
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18 Motion carried 5 -0.
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20 B. Resolution 18 -043; a Resolution to approve a request to keep four our (4) female chickens in
21 an R -1 zoning district at 3609 33`d Avenue NE.
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23 City Planner Rothstein reviewed staff received an inquiry from the Applicant on May 8, 2018
24 requesting information in order to have chickens on their property. The applicant (Paige Buck)
25 provided an overview of their plans and they plan to keep the coop near the northeast corner of
26 their property line, inside their 6 -foot chain link fence. The coop location is more than 25 feet
27 from any structures, the closest of which is their neighbor's barn/garage to the east. They also
28 stated there are 14 feet to the north before a neighboring wooden fence. They have discussed
29 their plans with their neighbors who are supportive of their intentions to keep chickens.
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31 Councilmember Randle asked if there are any other chickens in the pipeline and Ms. Rothstein
32 stated generally in the spring is when people wish to have chickens and she does not have any
33 more requests currently. Councilmember Randle suggested residents discuss this with their
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36 Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, approve Resolution 18-
37 043; a Resolution approving a request to keep four (4) female chickens in an R -1 zoning district
38 at 3609 33`d Avenue NE.
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40 Motion carried 5 -0.
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42 C. Resolution 18 -044, a Resolution Supporting Affordably Priced Housing at 2401 Lowry_
43 Avenue.
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45 City Manager Casey reviewed a memo from Aeon and a Resolution to Support Affordably
46 Priced Housing at 2401 Lowry Avenue (current Bremer Bank). Aeon is asking the City to
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endorse Aeon's application to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) for low- income
housing tax credits (LIHTC). This application includes a total of $1,000,000 in tax increment
financing (TIF) in order to help facilitate the financing of the affordable housing project. The
Resolution provides that the City will provide TIF subject to the requirements of State Law and
the negotiation of an agreement acceptable to the City. There has been no land use application
submitted. Aeon anticipates submission in the late fall of 2018 depending on funding
commitments.
9 Mr. Blake Hopkins and Ms. Aubrie Gould, Lead Project Manager representing Aeon, addressed
10 the Council. Ms. Gould provided an overview of the project, noting they have 56 properties with
11 3,900 residents in those properties. They are looking to construct a 4 -story building with 16 - 1
12 bedroom units, 36 - 2 bedroom units, and 18 — 3 bedroom units in the building.
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14 Councilmember Stille asked if the numbers were firm and Ms. Gould stated they should be
15 considered close and Bremer Bank wishes to remain on the site.
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17 Mayor Faust summarized that Aeon is looking for a commitment from the City for affordable
18 housing, support for the project, and TIF. City Manager Casey noted Ehlers and Associates
19 determined that $1,000,000 of TIF that could be generated on the site over a 26 -year period.
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21 Councilmember Randle noted he believes the system is broken and beyond repair. He asked
22 what mechanism is in place to ensure the people that need the housing actually receive the
23 housing. Ms. Gould stated they have a compliance process in place.
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25 Mayor Faust stated he is concerned about sustainability.
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27 Councilmember Gray stated he respects Councilmember Randle's comments. He does feel this is
28 a good solution that came out of this project. He is supportive of TIF in this case and believes
29 this is a good solution.
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31 Mayor Faust stated on the site were 97 units of which 37 could not be moved. This would be
32 adding double of what was lost to the region.
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34 Councilmember Stille noted there will be restrictions that make the 70 households worthy of the
35 affordable housing.
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37 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, approve Resolution 18-
38 044; a Resolution Supporting Affordably -Priced Housing at 2401 Lowry Avenue.
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40 Motion carried 5 -0
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42 D. Request for the City Council to authorize the City Manager to execute the
43 Acknowledgement of Receptivity of a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Act
44 (LCA) Funding Award.
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City Manager Casey introduced a request of the Council to authorize the City Manager to
execute the Acknowledgement of Receptivity of a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities
Act (LCA) Funding Award. The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) administers a
grant program on behalf of the Metropolitan Council, which is intended to support the
development of affordable housing. This grant is made possible through the 1995 Livable
Communities Act (LCA) and is funded by the Metropolitan Council's Local Housing Incentives
Account (LHIA).
9 The grant is a source that is traditionally used to fill the financing gap on an affordable housing
10 development. If these funds are awarded by MHFA to the project, it is required that the City is
11 the Grantee of these funds and then the City passes the funding through to the project. These are
12 different funds than the Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) or Tax Base
13 Revitalization Account (TBRA) grants which are administered directly by the Met Council.
14 Aeon will also pursue these funding sources and those funds are available through a separate
15 Request for Proposals process. For the project to be eligible for the grant, the Metropolitan
16 Council requires matching funds from the local jurisdiction in which the project is located. In
17 this case, the requested Tax Increment Financing would serve as the match.
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19 Ms. Gould stated this will allow Aeon to diversify the funds that are put into the project.
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21 Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to authorize the City
22 Manager to execute the Acknowledgement of Receptivity of a Metropolitan Council Livable
23 Communities Act (LCA) Funding Award.
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25 Councilmember Gray stated he knows this solution will not please everyone. The Attorney for
26 the Lowry Grove group thought the City should put in more money.
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28 Motion carried 5 -0.
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30 E. Update on Basic Water Management Petition.
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32 Mr. Kyle Axtell, Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) Project Manager, presented a
33 PowerPoint containing the Ramsey County Ditches 2, 3, and 5 Basic Water Management
34 Petition Project Update — Phase 2. Mr. Axtell reviewed the Petition Background: The Early
35 Days, Phase 1, The Saga Continues; Phase 2 Feasibility Studies; Phase 3 Prioritization & Cost
36 Allocation; Phase 4 Implementation; What's Next for Phase 2, Draft Phase 2 Scope of Work;
37 Proposed Projects to be Studied; and Phase 2 Timeline, Cost and Outcomes.
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39 Mr. Axtell provided the Petition for Watershed Project, Amended Petition, adding the City of
40 Roseville and directing further proceedings, and New Brighton/St. Anthony Basic Water
41 Management Project — Phase 1 Rice Creek Watershed District. The Scope of Work has been
42 provided to City Staff for comment.
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44 Councilmember Jenson referred to Draft Phase 2 Scope of Work and noted on some of the items
45 significant staff input was needed. Mr. Axtell stated the input is needed from St. Anthony,
46 Roseville, and New Brighton.
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2 Councilmember Jenson asked about the cost estimate to complete the modeling updates. Mr.
3 Axtell stated this was estimated by the engineer for engineering costs to complete the study and
4 the Watershed District will cover the costs.
6 Mayor Faust stated this is the first project of this sort and he doesn't believe any of the entities
7 would withdraw.
9 Councilmember Stille mentioned elevations and asked about the public hearing. Mr. Axtell
10 stated a notice was sent to the parcels within the benefited drainage area received notice of the
11 public hearing.
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13 F. Resolution 18 -045: a Resolution Ordering Preparation of Feasibility Report for
14 2019/2020 Street and Utility Improvements.
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16 City Engineer Hubmer reviewed a request of the Council to consider a resolution ordering the
17 preparation of a feasibility report for the 2019/2020 Street and Utility Improvement Project. The
18 project proposes the following locations for street and utility reconstruction: Skycroft Drive from
19 32 "d Avenue to 33`d Avenue, Croft Drive from 315` Avenue to 33`d Avenue, and 32nd Avenue
20 from Rankin Road to Croft Drive. The feasibility report will also include the review and cost
21 analysis of the following improvements to be constructed in conjunction with Ramsey and
22 Hennepin County Projects: St. Anthony Industrial Park Flood Improvements, Silver Lake Road
23 Flood Improvements, and County Road C Pedestrian Improvements.
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25 Mr. Hubmer stated it is anticipated the City will be asked to participate in funding for
26 trail /pedestrian improvements as well as drainage /flood relief improvements within St.
27 Anthony's industrial park and near the intersection of Highway 88 and County Road C. Staff
28 recommends including the Silver Lake Road Storm Improvements with the 2019 improvement
29 project as Ramsey County is planning to resurface Silver Lake Road from 37th Avenue NE to
30 Interstate 694. Mr. Hubmer reviewed the MWMO Pond Improvements and County Road C Trail
31 Improvements and the Project Schedule.
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33 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, approve Resolution 18-
34 045; a Resolution Ordering Preparation of Feasibility Report for the 2019/2020 Street and Utility
35 Improvements.
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37 Motion carried 5 -0.
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39 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
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41 Councilmember Randle stated he attended the Parks Commission Meeting and they have settled
42 on a site for the organic waste collection.
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44 Councilmember Jenson stated he attended the NSCC meeting.
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Councilmember Stille stated on May 9, he attended the DARE to be Real session at the High
School. On May 10, he attended a MN Trade Office meeting. Councilmember Stille announced
that Mr. George Marks passed away, noting he was a great component for the Sister City
Program. Councilmember Stille stated on May 21, he attended active shooter training put on by
Ramsey County and other jurisdictions. He also attended the Planning Commission Meeting on
May 21.
8 Councilmember Gray stated he attended the May 9 DARE to be Real session. He also attended
9 the active shooter training.
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11 Mayor Faust stated he attended the Smart Water Summit and Regional Council of Mayors
12 Meeting. He extended his condolences to the Marks family.
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14 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM.
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Mayor Faust noted Architect Mechanical of St. Anthony, celebrated their 20'' Anniversary. The
Greater MSP has published the Greater Mpls. Regional Indicator Dashboard. He also announced
that four Salo visitors will be visiting St. Anthony in August 2018.
X. ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie Wolfe
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