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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 22, 2019
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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, President & CEO Northeast Youth and Family Services
18 Jerry Hromatka, Co- Navigator Village WinterFest Chad Gillard, Parks Commission
19 Chair Erin Jordahl - Redlin, and GreenCorp Member Minette Saulog.
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22 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
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25 I. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 22, 2019 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 January 22, 2019 as presented.
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30 Motion carried 5 -0.
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32 I1. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
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34 A. Presentation of Northeast Youth and Family Services
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36 President and CEO Jerry Hromatka reviewed a PowerPoint presentation on the Northeast Youth
37 & Family Services (NYFS) including general information, programs, budget, revenue sources,
38 services, community trends, fifteen partnerships, and future events including a May 1, 2019
39 Leadership Lunch and June 10, 2019 Mayor's Challenge Golf Tournament.
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41 Councilmember Randle asked how NYFS's message is communicated. Mr. Hromatka stated that
42 depends on which message they are trying to communicate. They work closely with the schools,
43 physicians, police departments, twitter, Facebook, CTV, etc.
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45 Councilmember Stille thanked Mr. Hromatka for coming to the meeting. He asked about the next
46 level of services and whether there has been a shortage for outplacement services. Mr. Hromatka
47 stated mental health services are more accepted.
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Mayor Faust noted two things he found poignant: mindfulness and connectedness. He
appreciates the work of NYFS, noting the Council and City continue to be supportive.
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I1I. CONSENT AGENDA.
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Approval of January 8, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes.
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Licenses and Permits.
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Claims.
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Resolution 19 -016; a Resolution Approving
the Northeast Youth and Family Services
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agreement.
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E.
Resolution 19 -017; a Resolution Designating
Mayor Faust as a participant in Outside
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Organizations for 2019.
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F.
Resolution 19 -018; a Resolution Designating
Councilmember Stille as a participant in
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Outside Organizations for 2019.
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G.
Resolution 19 -019; a Resolution Designating
Councilmember Gray as a participant in
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Outside Organizations for 2019.
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H.
Resolution 19 -020; a Resolution Designating
Councilmember Jenson as a participant in
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Outside Organizations for 2019.
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I.
Resolution 19 -021; a Resolution Designating
Councilmember Randle as a participant in
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Outside Organizations for 2019.
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Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember
Jenson, to approve the Consent
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Agenda items.
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Motion carried 5 -0.
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27 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE.
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29 V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF - NONE.
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31 VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
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33 A. Request for Special Event for the 1St Annual Village WinterFest on March 2 2019 with
34 approval of temporary liquor license for the event.
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36 Mr. Chad Gillard, co- leader of the Voyagers, a St. Anthony Village based service organization of
37 fathers and their K -2 aged children. There are 65 -70 active families in the program. The
38 Voyagers are requesting:
39 • Use of Central Park Pavilion on Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
40 • Approval of a temporary liquor license (VillageFest being applicant) in the Central Park
41 Pavilion on March 2, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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43 It was noted that with Council approval, the Voyagers will be hosting the 1St Annual Village
44 WinterFest on March 2, 2019 in conjunction with VillageFest. The purpose is to create a free,
45 fun winter - themed event for the entire community /public, and also raise awareness and funds for
46 Nourish 282 and VillageFest. The event will feature family- friendly events organized by the
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Voyagers and Fitness Crossroad. Activities will include a bean bag toss golf tournament, candy
scramble, and a medallion hunt. Two food trucks will be on site, and the experienced VillageFest
team will be selling hot kid and adult beverages as well as selling beer and wine. A rendering
was provided for Council review of how the VillageFest team will control the sale of alcoholic
beverages from the inside of the Pavilion. Proceeds will support VillageFest and Nourish 282's
mission to support food insecure families in the SANB school district.
8 Councilmember Jensen asked what adult beverages are versus wine and beer. Mr. Gillard noted
9 that would be hot baileys other hot drinks, etc. as far as hard liquor.
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11 Ms. Hunter, Chair of VillageFest, was also present. Mayor Faust asked Ms. Hunter if the
12 VillageFest Board has approved this event and if VillageFest would be covering the dram
13 insurance. Ms. Hunter stated they are in support of the event and will carry the dram insurance.
14 The same staff that handles liquor sales at VillageFest will also handle the liquor at WinterFest.
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16 Mayor Faust asked if the insurance had to be increased with the inclusion of hard liquor. Ms.
17 Hunter stated they received the insurance quote just today and the amount is based on how many
18 people attend. Mayor Faust referred to the site plan and recommended the site plan have
19 concurrence of City Staff.
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21 Councilmember Stille agreed that is a good point, noting the driveways are not meant to have
22 heavy trucks. Ms. Hunter stated they will work with City Staff.
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24 Councilmember Randle asked about the two vending trucks and who would be present. Mr.
25 Gillard stated they have put out a request to the Food Truck Organization.
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27 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the request for
28 Special Event Temporary Liquor License for the 151 Annual Village WinterFest on March 2,
29 2019 with City Staff site concurrence and use of the pavilion at Central Park.
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31 Councilmember Stille stated he feels this is great and hopes it fits into a kid's activity and that it
32 works. Mr. Gillard stated they are hoping for the best.
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34 Mayor Faust stated the group would not be charged for using the pavilion and it will remain open
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37 Councilmember Randle stated he was against this at first but having spoken with Mr. Gillard, he
38 found his message is consistent.
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40 Mayor Faust stated he just wants to make sure the City is protected for the greater good.
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42 Motion carried 5 -0.
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44 B. Parks Commission Recommendations.
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1 Parks Commission Chair Erin Jordahl Redlin presented the Parks Commission request of
2 proposed changes to Chapter 32.20 to 32.39 Parks Commission. On December 3, 2018, the Parks
3 Commission unanimously recommended the proposed changes. One potential issue would be
4 with their proposed non - voting liaison. There are currently nine microphones on the City Council
5 dais and this would add a tenth person at the dais. This could be problematic for the official
6 meeting minute taker who does the minutes remotely from watching the meeting on -line.
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8 The current nine Parks Commission meeting attendees are:
9 1. Erin Jordahl - Redlin, Chair
10 2. Therese Bellinger, Vice -Chair
11 3. Mamie Overman, Commissioner
12 4. Sara Ksiazek, Commissioner
13 5. Jessica Rengstorf, Commissioner
14 6. Wendy Webster, Community Services — non - voting
15 7. Cassandra Palmer, School Board — non - voting
16 8. Aye Keita, Student Liaison — non - voting
17 9. Jay Hartman, Staff Liaison.
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19 Parks Commission Chair Redlin noted the added member would be one non - voting liaison
20 member from a specified community group focused on sustainability. Ms. Jordahl - Redlin
21 reviewed the other modifications to the Chapter. If the Council chooses to amend the City Code
22 with any of the proposed changes, the next step would be for staff to prepare an amended
23 ordinance for Chapter 32.20 to 32.39 Parks Commission. The revised ordinance will be placed
24 on the City Council agenda for three readings prior to adoption.
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26 Ms. Lona Doolan, 3511 Harding Street, spoke in support of the recommendation including
27 sustainability to the duties of the Parks Commission.
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29 Mayor Faust stated he holds the word ` sustainability' as sacred and is reluctant to give that term
30 to the Parks Commission. He thought Environmental may be more appropriate. He questioned
31 why a school board member is on the Parks Commission along with Wendy Webster in
32 community services. It was noted the student liaison was added for experience. Mayor Faust
33 stated sustainability is the duty of the City Council so he does not agree someone not part of a
34 government agency should sit on a board such as the Parks Commission. He cannot support this
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37 Councilmember Stille stated he had the same thought regarding Equity, Economic, and
38 Environmental. He does not care for Parks and Sustainability Commission. The focus needs to be
39 more environmental than sustainability, which is part of the City's mission statement. He stated
40 the use of a liaison gets to be confusing, noting if ten were attending an additional chair would
41 need to be added and it would be confusing for residents to know who the voting members are.
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43 Councilmember Gray stated he also had a problem with this and it seems it is not a natural fit. It
44 seems it should be a separate Commission as there is not enough of an overlap for it being one
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Mayor Faust stated that would take the focus away from the Council who need to set the
priorities and appropriate the monies. He would have no problem calling it the Parks and
Environmental Commission. It would be confusing to the public. There needs to be more
separation.
6 Councilmember Jenson stated Council is actively participating in the GreenStep program as level
7 five. The Council is very committed to that program along with the GreenCorp program. He
8 asked how those two programs would align with the changes Ms. Jordahl - Redlin is proposing.
9 Ms. Jordahl - Redlin stated it would all work together. The Parks Commission supports the
10 GreenCorp program and if a staff person were not present, the Commission could fill in the gaps.
11 Councilmember Jenson asked if the current membership could not support the 2019 Work Plan
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14 Councilmember Stille stated the Council has acknowledged there are no major parks being
15 renovated within the City at this time. It is a good discussion point. He referred to item L, noting
16 it may take some time to wordsmith the wording.
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18 Councilmember Randle asked who would select the non - voting member. It was noted the Parks
19 Commission recommended the community group would select the member.
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21 Mayor Faust stated he does not feel a school board member or an outside liaison from another
22 outside organization should be part of the Parks Commission. He suggested he could accept
23 Parks and Environmental Commission but not include Sustainability. He does not know the
24 process that should be followed at this point.
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26 City Manager Casey recommended that he and Councilmember Randle work with the Parks
27 Commission and come back to Council with another draft.
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29 Councilmembers Gray and Stille agreed that one school district member is enough on the Parks
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32 The consensus of the Council was to table consideration of the Parks Commission's
33 recommendations regarding changes to Chapters 32.20 to 32.39 Parks Commission.
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35 C. Parks Commission Work Plan.
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37 Parks Commission Jordahl- Redlin reviewed the proposed 2019 St. Anthony Parks Commission
38 Work Plan. She suggested removing the Sustainability line from the Work Plan.
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40 Councilmember Stille stated at the work session, there was discussion about turf in some of the
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43 Mayor Faust suggested holding off approval of the 2019 Work Plan at this time.
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45 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Randle, to approve the 2019 St.
46 Anthony Parks Commission Work Plan as amended.
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2 Motion carried 5 -0.
4 D. Designation of St. Anthony as a SolSmart Community.
6 GreenCorp Member Minette Saulog provided a PowerPoint presentation on St. Anthony Village
7 SolSmart Designation. She reviewed what the SolSmart Program is, and Program Outcomes. Ms.
8 Saulog provided the advantages to the City in being a SolSmart Community. The St. Anthony
9 website has been updated showing solar initiatives.
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11 Councilmember Jenson asked how Ms. Saulog heard of this program. Ms. Saulog stated it was
12 passed on from Breanne Rothstein the city's former Planner. Councilmember Jenson asked about
13 the ratings and what differentiates the different levels. Ms. Saulog stated she does not know the
14 exact requirements for each and believes it is a further expansion of the bronze level. The City
15 has most everything required for the bronze level.
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17 Councilmember Randle noted there is no cost for technical assistance. There would be costs for
18 permits and actual materials.
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20 Councilmember Stille suggested including the background of the solar ordinance in response to a
21 commercial need in the industrial area of the City.
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23 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to designate St. Anthony
24 Village as a SolSmart Community and direct staff to continue working the process.
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26 Motion carried 5 -0.
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28 E. GreenCorp Update.
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30 GreenCorp Member Minette Saulog provided a PowerPoint presentation recapping her first
31 quarter with the city. In her Quarter 1 Update, she reviewed the October Tech Dump and Fix -It
32 Clinic, November Sustainability Fair, Organics Drop -Off Site, Website Updates, Other
33 Involvements, Upcoming Projects, and Upcoming Events.
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35 Councilmember Gray commended Ms. Saulog on what she has accomplished in three months.
36 Councilmember Jenson stated he appreciates her enthusiasm. Councilmember Stille stated her
37 work is very appreciated.
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39 Mayor Faust stated he and his wife listened to Ms. Saulog on the radio and added she's doing a
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42 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
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44 City Manager Casey had no report.
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Councilmember Gray stated on January 10 -11, 2019, he attended the Strategic Planning Meeting
for the Council. He stated there were three community members that attended and the person that
filed the complaint with the State of Minnesota was not present.
Councilmember Randle stated on January 19, 2019, he attended Coffee with the Council and also
attended the Strategic Planning Meeting.
Councilmember Jenson stated he attended the Strategic Planning Meeting and there were 35
people that participated in the roundtable. He reviewed the attendees.
Councilmember Stille stated he attended the Strategic Planning Meeting also and found it was
key to be able to talk to Staff in that forum.
Mayor Faust stated he also attended the Strategic Planning Meeting in January and Coffee with
the Council with Councilmember Randle on January 19, 2019. The new Hennepin County
Commissioner, Irene Fernando was present.
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Ms. Lona Doolan stated she appreciates the discussion on the Parks Commission and would
support the word Environmental. She would also support a separate Sustainability Commission.
The message Citizens for Sustainability has received from the Council was to bring things to the
Parks Commission prior to bringing ideas to the Council. She asked what the process should be
going forward.
IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS - NONE.
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Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
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