HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 11132018I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 NOVEMBER 13, 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, Finance Director Shelly Rueckert. Planning
18 Commissioner Bibi Neumann, Liquor Operations Manager Mike Larson.
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20 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
21 ITEMS.
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23 I. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 13, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
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25 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Randle, to approve the City
26 Council Meeting Agenda of November 13, 2018 as presented.
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28 Motion carried 5 -0.
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30 II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
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32 III. CONSENT AGENDA.
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34 A. Approval of October 9, 2018, City Council Meeting Minutes.
35 B. Licenses and Permits.
36 C. Claims.
37 D. Resolution 18 -071: a Resolution Establishing an Investment Account with Multi -Bank
38 Securities, Inc.
39 E. Resolution 18 -072• a Resolution Wroving the 2019 Incentive SCORE Grant 4pl2lication
40 request to Ramsey County.
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42 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the Consent
43 Agenda items.
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45 Motion carried 5 -0.
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IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
4 A. Ordinance 2018 -02 an Ordinance Setting Sewer, Water, Storm Water charges and
5 Establishment of Fee Amounts for 2019.
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7 Mayor Faust opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m.
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9 Finance Director Shelly Rueckert reviewed the utility rates recommended for 2019 which
10 illustrates the multi -year approach towards rate adjustments that began in 2012. The parameters
11 used for adjusting rates are: Align revenue sources with corresponding costs; Provide
12 transparency as to the basis of rates and rate adjustments; Maintain a structural balanced
13 operation; Ensure that rates appropriately support the ability to provide safe drinking water,
14 properly discharge sanitary sewer flows and appropriately control and treat storm water runoff.
16 The Water Fund expenditures are comprised of two primary operating functions Production
17 $666,871 and Distribution $628,128. The current recommendation includes continuing the
18 phase -in of a quarterly fee to support distribution system costs and the quarterly water
19 distribution fee will increase by $3.35. Staff also recommends to continue to manage the growth
20 in usage rates to recognize the revenues provided by the phase in of the water distribution fee
21 and keeping the water usage tier rates the same as 2018.
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23 The Sewer Fund expenditures are comprised of two primary operating functions Treatment
24 $784,407 and Collection $477,265. The current recommendation includes continuing the phase -
25 in of the quarterly fee to support collection system costs and the quarterly sewer collection fee
26 will increase by $3.20. Staff also recommends to continue to manage the growth in usage rates to
27 recognize the revenues provided by the phase in of the Sewer collection fee and the sewer usage
28 rate will remain the same as 2018.
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30 The multi -year approach to Storm water rates planned for the quarterly single - family residential
31 charge to increase by thirty -five cents ($35) in 2019 represents a 2.22% increase in rate and the
32 2.22% rate increase will be applied to all levels of storm water charges.
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34 Councilmember Stille commented the key points in the presentation are transparent and
35 structurally balanced. The money collected for sewer and water need to be used for those
36 purposes. This makes a lot of sense. St. Anthony is in the ballpark for rates compared to other
37 cities. He noted this is a challenging thing to budget for and the City encourages residents to
38 conserve water.
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40 Councilmember Jenson stated the quarterly flat fee is to spread the cost equally among all users.
41 That also helps reduce the volatility of the water usage from weather changes.
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43 Mayor Faust stated price per unit is always going to go up as less is used which is a good thing.
44 He hopes in the future people realize that sprinkling their yard isn't in the best ecological interest
45 of society or sustainable. A lot of water is used to produce electricity.
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1 Mayor Faust closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m.
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3 Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve First
4 Reading of Ordinance 2018 -02; an Ordinance Setting Sewer, Water, and Storm Water charges
5 and Establishment of Fee Amounts for 2019.
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Motion carried 5 -0.
9 V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF.
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11 A. Ordinance 2018 -01; an Ordinance amending, the Zoning Code, Sections 152.008
12 Definitions and 152.177 Permitted Encroachments in Yards, related to decks.
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14 Planning Commissioner Neumann presented that currently there are no provisions for decks in
15 City Code, staff has been applying the principal structure setback to deck, an administrative
16 appeal of staff interpretation went to Planning Commission, the Planning Commission directed
17 staff to prepare provisions for decks and the Planning Commission reviewed the terms and
18 ordinance at the past two meetings.
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20 The ordinance adds the following language to the City Code.
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22 A definition of "deck" — DECK — A platform to and projecting from the wall of a building or
23 constructed on top of a building designed to be used by people which is part of the structure. For
24 the purpose of this Zoning Ordinance a deck is considered "attached" if any part of it is within
25 five (5) feet of an adjacent wall or building. An unattached platform or a platform attached to an
26 accessory structure, shall be considered an accessory structure.
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28 Add language in "permitted encroachments" relating to decks — Decks which are not higher than
29 thirty (30) inches above grade at any given point along the grade are permitted to encroach into
30 the rear yard setback and the side yard setback, as long as a minimum side or rear yard setback of
31 5 feet is maintained. This encroachment does not apply in the R -lA Residential Lakeshore
32 District or to decks higher than thirty (30) inches above grade at any given point along the grade.
33 Such decks must comply with the setbacks for principal structures.
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35 Planning Commissioner Neumann stated the Planning Commission held a public hearing in
36 October and took public continent from one person (administrative appeal applicant), and
37 recommended approval of the enclosed ordinance.
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39 Councilmember Stille asked for clarification if a deck is detached from the house can it be
40 anywhere on the lot as long as it has a five -foot setback from the rear and side yard. Ms.
41 Neumann stated if it is not attached to the house, it would not be considered a deck.
42 Councilmember Stille stated the way he understands it, if it isn't higher than thirty inches above
43 grade, it could be located anywhere on the lot, and be five feet from the property line. This
44 would be considered an accessory structure.
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Councilmember Jenson referred to slide four and five. He asked what the difference is and Ms.
Neumann stated it depends if it is a deck or accessory structure.
4 Mayor Faust stated he is confused as to what a deck is and what an accessory structure is. He
5 stated it seems this Ordinance is being changed for one property and an Ordinance should work
6 for the entire City. He requested a definition of a deck. Mayor Faust stated the wording appears
7 that a 30 inch or lower deck could be put in any size in a yard. He is not sure if that is what the
8 Planning Commission intended. Mayor Faust noted at the last Planning Commission meeting one
9 member needed to leave early and three were absent and it seemed rushed without due diligence
10 being done to affect the entire City.
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12 Councilmember Stille stated he did not think about the mass that could occur with this
13 Ordinance. He noted one could put a deck up that invades the neighbor's privacy. He is
14 concerned some residents would come forward asking why this Ordinance was passed. He
15 believes it needs to be looked at from a global approach.
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17 Mayor Faust stated there is an issue of a neighbor's enjoyment of their property. He is reluctant
18 to see this Ordinance go forward due to many unanswered questions and unintended
19 consequences that were not considered.
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21 Ms. Neumann stated this was discussed at two Planning Commission meetings. She noted also
22 discussed was the question if someone were to construct a deck on top of their garage, would that
23 be considered a deck or not. It was difficult to give detail as far as the definition of a deck and
24 what is attached and what is unattached.
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26 Councilmember Gray asked if the privacy issues were discussed at all and Ms. Neumann stated it
27 was discussed. Ms. Neumann cited her own personal property and there would not be privacy
28 concerns in her area. Councilmember Gray stated it seems like it could be very close to the
29 neighbors.
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31 Councilmember Randle asked if the Planning Commission heard from the owner or residents and
32 if this is for a specific resident's property. City Manager Casey stated this was brought forward
33 because a resident asked for a deck variance and the resident submitted an administrative appeal.
34 Mr. Casey noted whatever applies to this property if the Ordinance is passed would apply to all
35 properties within the City's residential areas.
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37 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to table consideration of
38 First Reading of Ordinance 2018 -01; an Ordinance amending the Zoning Code, Sections 152.008
39 Definitions and 152.177 Permitted Encroachments in Yards, related to decks and refer back to
40 the Planning Commission for consideration and further clarification and provide a definition of a
41 deck.
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43 Motion carried 5 -0.
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45 Mayor Faust requested the size of the deck or accessory structure and privacy to neighbors
46 should be considered.
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Councilmember Gray suggested pervious and impervious decks be addressed.
4 Councilmember Jenson stated he has a neighbor with a walkout with a deck attached to the house
5 and it is a story off the ground. Mr. Casey stated that would need to meet the principal structure
6 setbacks.
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8 VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
10 A. Resolution 18 -073: a Resolution Accepting the 27`h Avenue/Pahl Avenue Neighborhood
11 Traffic Study and Adopting the Traffic Decide Installation Policy.
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13 City Manager Casey recommended tabling this item due to the absence of the City Engineer.
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15 Motion by Mayor Faust, no second necessary, to table consideration of Resolution 18 -073; a
16 Resolution Accepting the 27`h Avenue and Pahl Avenue Neighborhood Traffic Study and
17 Adopting the Traffic Device Installation Policy.
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19 Motion carried 5 -0.
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21 B. Resolution 18 -074: a Resolution Avyroving Ratifying the 2019 -2020 Agreement between
22 the Law Enforcement Labor Services Inc #186 Local Representing the St Anthony
23 Police Department Licensed Employees and the City of St. Anthony Village.
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25 City Manager Casey reviewed before the Council is a request to approve a resolution ratifying
26 the contract agreement with the police union. This is a two -year contract with the St. Anthony
27 Police Department's licensed employees. There will be a 3.25% increase for both 2019 and
28 2020. Health insurance premium increases will be split equally between City and employees.
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30 Councilmember Jenson stated the budget has been set for the City and asked what was used for a
31 planning percentage in the budget. City Manager Casey stated the number was greater than the
32 3.25% and is covered by the 2019 budget.
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34 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve Resolution
35 18 -074; a Resolution Ratifying the 2019 -2020 Agreement Between the Law Enforcement Labor
36 Services, Inc. #186 Local Representing the St. Anthony Police Department Licensed Employees
37 and the City of St. Anthony Village.
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39 Motion carried 5 -0.
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41 C. Resolution 18 -075: a Resolution Approvine Ratifying the 2019 — 2020 Agreement
42 between the International Association of Fire Fighters local 3486 Representing the St
43 Anthony Fire Department Employees and the City of St Anthony Village
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45 City Manager Casey reviewed before the Council is a request to approve a resolution ratifying
46 the contract agreement between the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 3486
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1 representing the St. Anthony Fire Department Employees and the City of St. Anthony Village.
2 This is a two -year contract with the St. Anthony Fire Department's employees. There will be a
3 3.25% increase for both 2019 and 2020. Health insurance premium increases will be split equally
4 between City and employees.
6 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution
7 18 -075; a Resolution Ratifying the 2019 — 2020 Agreement Between the International
8 Association of Fire Fighters, Local 3486 Representing the St. Anthony Fire Department
9 Employees and the City of St. Anthony Village.
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11 Motion carried 5 -0.
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13 D. Resolution 18 -076; a Resolution Approving Ratifying the 2019 — 2020 Agreement
14 between the International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 49 AFL -CIO
15 Representing the St. Anthony Public Works Department Employees and the City of St.
16 Anthony Village.
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18 City Manager Casey reviewed before the Council is a request to approve a resolution ratifying
19 the contract agreement with the public works union. This is a two -year contract with the St.
20 Anthony Public Works Department employees. There will be a 3.25% increase for both 2019 and
21 2020. Health insurance premium increases will be split equally between City and employees.
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23 Councilmember Stille thanked Mr. Casey for his negotiation of these three contracts. Mr. Casey
24 stated the City has outstanding staff and they feel well supported by the Council and the
25 community.
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27 Councilmember Gray stated this is the highest increase for all three contracts compared to the
28 past few years. The unemployment rate is very low. There is a lot of competition in finding and
29 retaining good employees.
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31 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution
32 18 -076; a Resolution Ratifying the 2019 — 2020 Agreement Between the International Union of
33 Operating Engineers Local No. 49 AFL -CIO Representing the St. Anthony Public Works
34 Department Employees and the City of St. Anthony Village.
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36 Motion carried 5 -0.
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38 Mayor Faust thanked the employees that serve the City every day. Their dedication is great and
39 the Council appreciates their loyalty.
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41 E. Liquor Operations Update.
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43 Liquor Operations Manager Mike Larson presented an Operations Update on St. Anthony
44 Village Liquor Operations. The presentation included Locations, Mission Statement, Vision
45 Statement, Liquor Operations Update, Sales and Profit Update, New Point of Sale System, LED
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Lighting Project, Customer Royalty Program, and Holiday Wine Sampling Events. Mr. Larson
summarized what is available on the City website regarding liquor operations.
Councilmember Stille referred to the sales profit and would like to see the sales comparison for
2017 and 2018.
Mayor Faust stated Mr. Larson and his staff are doing a great job and following the Mission
Statement. Putting together the Royalty Program was a large task and he looks forward to
becoming a loyal member.
VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
City Manager Casey announced the City was recognized by the Minnesota Department of Health
for outstanding performance in fluoridation management by the public water systems. Saturday,
November 17, is the Sustainability Fair from 1:30 — 4:30 p.m. at City Hall. Friday is the deadline
to submit an application for the Planning and Parks Commissions.
Councilmember Gray stated on October 25, he attended the North Suburban Communications
and Access Corporation meeting and reviewed the productions and programming highlights for
October. The October 2018 Production and Programming Report for October 2018 was provided
for Council review. Last week, he attended the National League of Cities in Los Angeles,
California.
Councilmember Randle had no report.
Councilmember Jenson stated on October 30, he attended the joint meeting with the School
Board and Council Work Session.
Councilmember Stille stated he also attended the School Board Meeting and the Council Work
Session. On November 8, he attended the Community Services Board meeting. He noted the
book is out from the Historical Society and the Sister City annual meeting is next Sunday.
Mayor Faust stated on October 27, he came to Tech Dump and Fix -It Clinic. Both were very
busy. On October 30, he attended the Council Work Session. On November 2, he met with the
County Assessor. On November 9 he attended Chandler's Salute to Armed Forces Day. On
November 12 he attended the Regional Council of Mayors meeting. Earlier today, he attended
the Mississippi Water Management Organization where the budget was approved.
VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM — NONE.
IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS - NONE.
X. ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
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