HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 09112018I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 SEPTEMBER 11, 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: None.
17 Also Present: City Manager Mark Casey, CTV Executive Director Dana Healy, St. Anthony
18 Kiwanis Member Tom Miller, Finance Director Shelly Rueckert, Planning
19 Commissioner Meridith Socha, and City Engineer Todd Hubmer.
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22 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
23 ITEMS.
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25 I. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
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27 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Randle, to approve the City
28 Council Meeting Agenda of September 11, 2018 as presented.
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30 Motion carried -0.
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32 II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
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34 A. Introduction of CTV North Suburbs new Executive Director.
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36 Mayor Faust introduced Ms. Dana Healy, the new Executive Director for CTV North Suburbs.
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38 Ms. Healy stated she has been in the position for two months. The main goal of CTV is to
39 provide strong value and communication to the community. A survey was sent out recently and
40 she is anxious to see the results.
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42 Mayor Faust stated Councilmember Gray has been the liaison for the City Council.
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44 Councilmember Gray stated he and Ms. Healy met yesterday. There was a work session last
45 week and the proposal was a balanced budget. He is excited about the new direction.
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47 B. Presentation by Tom Miller, St. Anthony Kiwanis
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1 Mr. Mike Kurslin, President, St. Anthony Kiwanis and Mr. Derrek Theis, President — Elect were
2 present at the meeting. Mr. Theis stated he will become President on October I". He stated
3 Peanut Day is the main source of income for the Kiwanis. He reviewed the groups they support
4 within the community. They are celebrating 103 years. Handouts were available for those
5 interested in Kiwanis.
C. Proclamation for St. Anthony Peanut Day
9 Councilmember Jenson read the Proclamation in full proclaiming Friday, September 28, 2018 as
10 St. Anthony Kiwanis Peanut Day.
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12 III. CONSENT AGENDA.
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14 A. Approval of August 28, 2018, City Council Meeting Minutes.
15 B. Licenses and Permits.
16 C. Claims.
17 D. Appoint Student Liaisons to Planning and Parks Commissions
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19 Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the Consent
20 Agenda items.
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22 Motion carried 5 -0.
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24 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
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26 A. Resolution 18 -058: a Resolution Setting the Proposed 2019 Tax Levy and General
27 Operating Budget for the City of St. Anthony Village.
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29 Mayor Faust opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.
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31 Finance Director Shelly Rueckert reviewed the 2019 Budget Calendar and tonight's Public
32 Hearing to pass a resolution setting the Preliminary 2019 Budget and Property Tax Levy. The
33 2019 Budget Parameters were summarized with city revenues budgeted using current run rates
34 for sources that are subject to trends and conservative baseline estimates for re- occurring aids
35 and charges for services; expenses budgeted at amounts that will maintain present level of City
36 services; and liquor transfers are based on current operating results.
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38 Ms. Rueckert provided the General Fund and Levy and Overall Levy by Fund Type, along with
39 2019 General Fund Revenues and Expenditures. The 2019 Budget Cost Drivers include:
40 Personnel costs: 70% of expenditures, overall costs up $165,325 or 3.41 %; Contracted services:
41 8% of expenditures, overall costs up $59,881; Property and liability insurance costs: 4.1% of
42 expenditures, overall higher by $55,601; Pass through costs: 4.3% of expenditures, costs up
43 $25,725; and Remaining budget line items combined total $992,801 or 13.9% of expenditures,
44 net costs up $17,279. Other factors include transfer of liquor operating profits maintained at 2018
45 level and funding for initiatives in areas of Collaborative Reform, Equity, Property Resource and
46 Sustainability.
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2 The 2019 Proposed Levies and the Issuance of 2018A General Obligation Bonds were reviewed
3 along with the Impact of Debt Levy Relief. Ms. Rueckert provided a summary of the 2019
4 Budget:
6 • General fund operating budget totals $7,206,490
7 • Personnel costs represent 70% of General Fund expenditures, costs up $165,325 or
8 3.41%.
9 • Insurance expenditures up $55,601
10 • Contracted services up $59,881
11 • No reduction in liquor transfer
12 • Established funding for Initiatives, $40,000
13 • Capital Funds levies increased by $30,000
14 • Increase in all levies totals $461,442 or 6.74%
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16 Ms. Rueckert commented the General Fund Levy supports City Services including
17 Administration, Police, Fire, Public Works, Finance, and Parks. In 2018 the average homeowner
18 paid $1,059.19 based on a home valued at $274,000 ($88.27 per month for City Services).
19 Grants /Donations/Partnerships since 1999 to date total $32,052.509.
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21 The next step in the process will be held on December 11, 2018 where a public hearing will be
22 held approving the Final 2019 Budget and Property Tax Levy and Adoption of the same.
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24 Councilmember Stille asked about the amount of the assessments that the City does not have to
25 pay and Ms. Rueckert stated $600,000. Councilmember Stille summarized his take on the
26 budget and reviewed the budget parameters.
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28 Mayor Faust closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m.
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30 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve Resolution 18-
31 058; a Resolution setting the proposed 2019 tax levy and general operating budget for the City of
32 St. Anthony Village.
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34 Motion carried 5 -0.
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36 V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF.
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38 A. Resolution 18 -059: a Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow for
39 Dynamic Display Electronic Sign and a variance to the required setback from the curb at
40 the property located at 3249 Stinson Boulevard.
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42 Planning Commissioner Socha presented a power point summary of the CUP and Variance
43 request from Rose City Sign, Inc. for Olson Truck Shop /SuperAmerica located at 3249 Stinson
44 Boulevard. The existing land use is Commercial /Gasoline Station. She reviewed the surrounding
45 land use /zoning. This is a Conditional Use Permit request to allow for a double -sided dynamic
46 sign on the premises and a 2'6" Variance request from required 15 -foot setback from curb line.
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A drawing of the proposed dynamic sign and a photograph of the existing sign were provided for
Council review.
4 Ms. Socha further described the request noting the dynamic display component of the sign will
5 be 1'8" x 3'8" double sided Monochrome electronic display and will display the current price of
6 fuel, the dynamic display will occupy 6 square feet, which is under the maximum allowable size
7 of 23.8 square feet for this sign (35% of 68 sq. ft. is allowed), and the sign base is made of
8 retaining wall block and rock components. Based on staff's review of the CUP criteria all
9 criterion is met.
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11 The operation requirement of Dynamic Display Signs require every line of copy and graphics
12 must be at least seven inches in height on a road with a speed limit of 25 to 34 miles per hour,
13 may not CHANGE more often than once every 8 seconds, CHANGE sequence must be
14 instantaneous without any special effects, monochromatic in color with a solid black
15 background, no video display, flashing illumination, and audio, ability to discontinue if
16 malfunctioning, limits on brightness (written certification from manufacturer). At the Planning
17 Commission Meeting, the applicant stated the brightness automatically dims to 5% at dark.
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19 Ms. Socha concluded the Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 27, 2018 and
20 recommended approval of the CUP and variance, subject to the following conditions: Applicant
21 will provide a written certification from the sign manufacturer that light intensity has been preset
22 to conform to the brightness levels established by the City's Code and Applicant will conform to
23 all of the sign operation requirements of the Dynamic Display ordinance.
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25 Councilmember Stille asked if the sign will dim at 5% at dark and is this a requirement. Ms.
26 Socha stated her understanding is there is no requirement and this is voluntary on the part of the
27 applicant.
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29 Mayor Faust stated if Council wants the sign shut off from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m., it be
30 similar to the dynamic sign at St. Charles.
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32 Councilmember Jenson asked if the current sign is shut off at 10:00 p.m. Ms. Socha stated the
33 current sign is not lighted after dark.
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35 Mr. Todd Tollefson, Rose City Sign Company, stated the current sign does stay lighted and the
36 owner has no issue with shutting off the sign at 10:00 p.m.
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38 Councilmember Randle asked what the hours of operation are and the owner said she would
39 agree to turn off the sign from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
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41 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve Resolution 18-
42 059; a Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for a double -sided
43 dynamic display monument sign and a 2'6" variance from the required setback from the curb on
44 the premises located at 3249 Stinson Boulevard NE conditioned on turning off the sign from
45 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
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Motion Carried 5 -0.
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3 B. Resolution 18 -060, a Resolution approving a request for re- zoning located at 3329 and
4 3331 Stinson Boulevard from R -1 Single Family Residential to R -2 Two Family
5 Residential.
7 Planning Commissioner Socha provided a power point summary on a rezoning request for 3331
8 and 3329 Stinson Boulevard. The applicants /owners are Dan and Michelle Spriggs. The existing
9 land use /zoning is R -1 Single Family Residential.
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11 The applicants have requested to re -zone the duplex they own located at 3331 and 3329 Stinson
12 Boulevard. The existing structure is a duplex, but they have been using it as a single - family
13 home for many years. They seek to now re -use it as a duplex and re- finance it under a two -unit
14 structure. The property is currently zoned R -1 Single - Family, which does not allow two - family
15 structures. Since they have not been using it as a duplex, they are not eligible for such a use
16 either in the zoning code or under the legal, non - conforming use statute.
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18 Ms. Socha reviewed the neighboring properties. Staff provided a detailed analysis of the request
19 for the re- zoning request. The Planning Commission met on August 27, 2018 and held a public
20 hearing. No members of the public spoke and the Planning Commission voted unanimously to
21 recommend approval of the requested rezoning at 3331 -3329 Stinson Boulevard. The City
22 Council was offered three possible actions.
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24 1. Adopt resolution approving the re- zoning of 3331 and 3329 Stinson Boulevard from R -1
25 Single Family Residential to R -2 Two Family Residential.
26 2. Denial of the rezoning of 3331 and 3329 Stinson Boulevard from R -1 Single Family
27 Residential to R -2 Two Family Residential.
28 3. Request Additional Information and Table the Application.
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30 Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve Resolution
31 18 -060; a Resolution approving a re- zoning from R -1 single family residential to R -2 two - family
32 residential at the property located at 3331 and 3329 Stinson Boulevard.
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34 Mayor Faust asked if this will be used as a duplex with two families.
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36 Mr. Michael Spriggs, the applicant, stated the underwriter cannot sign off on any re- financing
37 until the zoning matches the original intent of the duplex. Mr. Spriggs stated the intent is to
38 continue to live in both sides of the home.
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40 Motion Carried 5 -0.
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42 C. Resolution 18 -061, a Resolution denving Administrative Appeal of Zoning
43 Determination Regarding Decks requested by Mary Friend 3113 Edward Street.
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45 Ms. Socha reviewed the applicant, Mary Friend of 3113 Edward Street, requested to build a deck
46 on the rear of their property, but could not meet the setback. They sought a variance for the deck
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installation and the Planning Commission recommended denial of the request on September 25,
2017. The applicant then withdrew their request prior to the October 10, 2017 City Council
meeting. After several iterations of trying to come to a conclusion that allowed them to build a
larger deck and still meet the code, the Friends have submitted an administrative appeal to the
zoning determination that:
7 1. A deck is considered a primary structure if connected to the house, and such structure
8 should be subjected to the principal structure setback; and
9 2. A deck is considered an accessory structure if at least 5 feet away from the home, and
10 therefore subject to accessory structure setback.
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12 The applicable codes and statutes were provided to the Council. Ms. Socha noted at the August
13 27, 2018 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission recommended denial of the
14 administrative appeal. The Commission further recommended that staff draft an ordinance
15 adding a section of code relating to decks and evaluate appropriate setbacks for decks. The
16 Council was provided with two possible actions:
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18 • Adopt resolution denying Administrative Appeal of Zoning Determination regarding
19 decks and direct staff to bring back a draft ordinance that adds a section of code relating
20 to decks and evaluate appropriate setbacks for decks (Recommended action). OR
21 • Interpret the zoning code to apply accessory structure setbacks to decks, regardless of
22 proximity to the home (attached or detached) and Reverse Zoning Determination
23 regarding decks and direct staff to prepare resolution declaring the same.
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25 The Applicant's appeal letter was provided for Council consideration.
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27 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution
28 18 -061; a Resolution denying administrative appeal of zoning determination regarding decks for
29 the property located at 3113 Edward Street NW.
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31 Councilmember Stille stated he was on the Planning Commission for 5 years and the Council for
32 more than that. He commended the Planning Commission on making the right call on this matter.
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34 Mayor Faust stated he appreciates the Commission didn't try to draft an Ordinance on the fly.
35 Regarding the fee, the City is very cautious on its fees due to staff time.
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37 Motion Carried 5 -0.
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39 VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
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41 A. Resolution 18 -062; a Resolution Receiving Feasibility Report and Ordering Plans and
42 Specifications for the 2019/2020 Street and Utility Improvements.
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44 City Engineer Todd Hubmer presented the 2019 / 2020 Street and Utility Improvement Project
45 feasibility report for the following improvements:
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I Infrastructure improvements proposed to be completed in 2019 include:
2 • Flood improvements on Silver Lake Road from approximately 250 feet south of Silver
3 Lane to approximately 600 feet north of Silver Lane. Cooperative project with Ramsey
4 County, Rice Creek Watershed Management Organization and Minnesota Department of
5 Natural Resources.
6 • County Road C Improvements — cooperative project with Ramsey County, Hennepin
7 County and Mississippi Watershed Management Organization.
8 Bituminous trail improvements
9 Concrete sidewalk improvements
10 Watermain, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer improvements
11 Industrial Park drainage and flood improvements
12 • Flashing Yellow Left Turn Signal improvements at the intersection of Silver Lake Road
13 and 33`d Avenue NE.
14 Infrastructure improvements proposed to be completed in 2020 include:
15 • Street and Utility Improvements Option 1:
16 Skycroft Drive from 33`d Avenue NE to 32 "d Avenue NE
17 Croft Drive from 33`d Avenue NE to 32nd Avenue NE
18 32 "d Avenue NE from Rankin Road to Croft Drive
19 Croft Drive from 32nd Avenue NE to 315` Avenue NE
20 • Street and Utility Improvements Option 2:
21 32 "d Avenue NE from Rankin Road to Croft Drive
22 Croft Drive from 32 "d Avenue NE to 315` Avenue NE
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24 Alternate improvements for City Council consideration in either 2019 or 2020 include the
25 following:
26 • County Road C Improvements — cooperative project with Ramsey County and Hennepin
27 County
28 Bituminous trail extension through the cemetery from County Road C (29d' Avenue NE)
29 to the south existing bituminous trail.
30 Highway 88 turn lane improvements.
31 • Bituminous mill and overlay improvements along the following streets:
32 Silver Lane from Stinson Boulevard to Silver Lake Road.
33 Silver Lake Terrace from Silver Lane to the north cul -de -sac.
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35 Mr. Hubmer reviewed Council is requested to consider a resolution accepting the feasibility
36 report and authorizing preparation of final plans and specifications for the 2019 improvements.
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38 Mr. Hubmer reviewed the Feasibility Report in detail noting the Remaining Reconstruction
39 Projects, 2019 Street and Utility Improvement Projects, 2020 Street and Utility Improvement
40 Projects, the 2020 Project Costs and Funding, and 2019 Project Schedule.
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42 It was noted residents are encouraged to sign up to receive weekly email updates and
43 notifications regarding the 2019 Street and Utility Improvement Project by visiting the project
44 webpage located under the "Projects" tab on the City's website at https: / /www.savmn.com.
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Councilmember Stille asked if all projects and alternates will be bid out and Mr. Hubmer stated
that is correct.
Mayor Faust asked when Council will know which way the City will proceed in 2019. Mr.
Hubmer stated all would be included in the bid package and then they can pick and choose. This
allows the City to take advantage of the large contractors in town and the long -term impact on
the levy.
9 Councilmember Stille asked about the alternate and the trail, the cemetery and the flood
10 mitigation and Mr. Hubmer indicated it would be tight. Mr. Hubmer stated the definite plans will
11 come back before Council. City Manager Casey stated the City is attempting to leverage
12 opportunities that are available. Mayor Faust invited residents if they have questions, to call City
13 Hall or view the entire report.
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15 Councilmember Stille summarized the planned projects.
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17 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution
18 18 -062; a Resolution receiving Feasibility Report and Ordering Plans and Specifications for the
19 2019 Street and Utility Improvements.
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21 Motion Carried 5 -0.
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23 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
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25 Councilmember Stille stated on September 6, he attended the Community Services Meeting.
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27 Mayor Faust stated on September 10, he attended the Regional Council of Mayors Meeting. On
28 September 11, he attended the Mississippi Water Management Organization Meeting where the
29 budget was approved. The MN Department of Health will be testing St. Anthony's water reuse.
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31 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM
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33 Ms. Nona Kennedy Carlson, 2926 Armour Terrace, introduced some members of CHANGE and
34 stated these women are bright shining stars and they might run this country someday.
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36 Ms. Moina Dixson stated on September 6, there was a lockdown in school. This terrified a lot of
37 the students. There were a lot of officers in the school and she feels she needs to act like a
38 different person to feel safe in school. She asked for safer gun control in school.
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40 Ms. Naomi Tashoma stated they are girls that are making a difference because the adults could
41 not. This organization is important to her and going to school being a black woman is difficult.
42 She has been told school is a safe place but after the Parkland shooting, she opened her eyes
43 about gun violence. During the lockdown at school, her first thought was that guns were
44 involved. She asked Council if a school shooting does happen in St. Anthony, will they let it be
45 just the next school shooting or step up and make a change. She doesn't want her innocent life to
46 be taken by a bullet and she goes to school fearing for her life and being bullied.
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Ms. Moina Dixson stated during the lockdown, the teachers said it wasn't a big deal.
Ms. Jayla Mims stated she is being bullied because of her skin color and her clothing choices.
She does not get the privilege of being accepted. She stated every year during Black History
Month, she gets strange looks and she is not understood in school.
8 Ms. Meiran Carlson said she is part of the group CHANGE. On April 20, 2018, students at St.
9 Anthony Middle School held a walk -out. They were told where to walk and when to return to
10 school. In schools, children have a `no guns' expectation. CHANGE has been an active group for
11 6 months. She spoke about Mayors for Our Lives and asked Mayor Faust to participate in this.
12 She spoke about the lockdown, saying they had no idea what was going on. This was the result
13 of an email that was received. She texted her family and friends and was very scared. She stated
14 something needs to be done and she is calling on the Council to help make their voices heard.
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16 Ms. Nona Kennedy asked the Council to get on board with them, make a difference, treat them
17 with respect, and listen to them.
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19 Mayor Faust stated Council feels their pain. He knows there is an issue and they will look into it.
20 Ms. Kennedy stated they will stay until they get an answer. Mayor Faust stated no answer will be
21 given this evening.
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23 IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS — NONE.
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25 X. ADJOURNMENT.
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27 Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
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29 Respectfully submitted,
30 Debbie Wolfe
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