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2 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
3 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
4 APRIL 9, 2019
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6 CALL TO ORDER.
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8 Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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10 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
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12 Mayor Faust invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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14 ROLL CALL.
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16 Present: Mayor Faust, Councilmembers Gray, Jenson, Randle and Stille.
17 Absent: None
18 Also Present: City Manager Mark Casey, Director of Public Works Jay Hartman, Assistant City
19 Engineer Justin Messner, and Police Chief Jon Mangseth.
20 Guests: Sandy Simon, Eileen Barnick.
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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 APRIL 9, 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 April 9, 2019.
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30 Motion carried -0.
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32 II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
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34 A. Swearing in of St. Anthony Village Police Officer Michael Milbrandt
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36 Police Chief Mangseth gave a brief description of Officer Michael Milbrandt's history, military
37 experience and honors and noted that he had started in the City in the volunteer reserve in 2014. Mayor
38 Faust administered the oath of office to Michael Milbrandt.
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40 There was a round of applause for Officer Milbrandt.
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42 B. Spirit of St. Anthony Award.
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44 Mayor Faust welcomed Sandy Simon, 2017 Spirit of St. Anthony Award Recipient.
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46 Ms. Simon stated that she works for the City in the Finance Department and has the honor of bestowing
47 the 2018 Spirit of St. Anthony Award. She explained that the award is based on the cities values which
48 follow the acronym SERVICE — Supportive- Effective - Responsive - Visionary- Innovative - Courteous-
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1 Exemplary. She announced that the winner of the 2018 Spirit of St. Anthony Award is Paul Van Den
2 Boom. She reviewed some examples of why he is the deserving winner of this award.
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4 Mr. Van Den Boom expressed his appreciation for the award and for the opportunity to work in the
5 Public Works Department for the last 13 years.
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7 Mayor Faust noted that Mr. Van Den Boom was given this award by his peers, not the Council, which
8 makes it even more of an honor.
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10 C. 2019 Susan G. Komen 3 Day Walk
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12 Mayor Faust welcomed Eileen Barnick, Event Production Manager.
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14 Ms. Barnick announced the Susan G. Komen 3 -Day Walk event on August 16 -18, 2019. She stated that
15 they would like permission to walk through part of the City for a portion of their walk. She stated that
16 they are switching up their route this year and starting in downtown Minneapolis and would like to pass
17 through St. Anthony on Day 2 on their way to White Bear Lake. She showed the route they would like
18 to use through the City.
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20 Mayor Faust stated that the proposed trail should be an enjoyable walk and they welcome the Susan G.
21 Komen 3 Day Walk to the City.
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23 III. CONSENT AGENDA.
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25 A. Approval of March 26, 2019, City Council meeting minutes;
26 B. Licenses and permits;
27 C. Payment of claims;
28 D. Resolution 19 -028; a Resolution Accepting Donations and Grants Received in the 1St
29 Quarter of 2019;
30 E. Resolution 19 -029; a Resolution Approving 3.2 Off Sale Malt Liquor License for
31 Holiday Located at 3810 Silver Lake Road.
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33 Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the Consent
34 Agenda items.
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36 Motion carried 5 -0.
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38 IV. PUBLIC HEARING — NONE.
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40 V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF.
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42 A. Resolution 19 -030; a Resolution Approving a Request for a 7.7 Foot Variance from the
43 Required 30 -Foot Front Yard Setback to allow for an addition to the master bedroom and
44 a front porch, and consider a request for a 10 -foot Variance from the required 30 -foot
45 Side Yard Setback to allow for an Attached Garage at 3401 Harding Street.
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1 Planning Commission Chair Dominic Papatola presented the request of the applicant to construct
2 two additions to an existing home at 3401 Harding Street NE, which is a one -story rambler. The
3 additions will include living space and a front porch to the west, facing Harding Street. The
4 existing house setback would be reduced from approximately 30 feet to 22.3 feet. The second
5 living space addition is proposed with an attached garage which would result in a setback of 20
6 feet for the garage and 23.4 feet for the living space. He reviewed the variance criteria that was
7 considered with the application. He reviewed the proposed site plan and elevations including the
8 expansions. He explained that the Planning Commission had voted unanimously to recommend
9 approval of both variances, as amended.
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11 Councilmember Stille asked whether the existing garage had been depicted on the site plan
12 anywhere. Planning Commissioner Chair Papatola showed the site plan and reviewed the
13 location of the existing garage.
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15 Councilmember Stille asked if the existing garage would be taken down. Mayor Faust invited
16 the applicant, James Foreman to come to the podium.
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18 James Foreman, 3401 Harding Street NE, stated that the existing garage will be torn down when
19 the project is completed.
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21 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to adopt Resolution 19-
22 030; a Resolution Approving a Request for a 7.7 Foot Variance (Setback of 22.3 Feet) from the
23 Required Front Yard Toward Harding Street NE, and a Setback Variance to the required Side
24 Yard of 6.6 Feet (23.4 Foot Setback) to Living Space and 10 Feet (20 Foot Setback) to Garage
25 Space, at 3401 Harding Street NE.
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27 Councilmember Stille noted that he liked the way staff and the Planning Commission
28 compromised in this situation in order for this project to be in the best interest of the community.
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30 Motion carried 5 -0.
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32 VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
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34 A. Resolution 19 -031; a Resolution Accepting Amended Feasibility Report and Ordering
35 Plans and Specifications for the 2020 Street and Utility Improvements.
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37 Assistant City Engineer Messner provided a PowerPoint presentation that included information
38 on the 2020 Mill and Overlay Improvement Project area, project costs and funding, and project
39 schedule. It was noted the Council had accepted the feasibility report for the 2019 -2020 Street
40 and Utility Improvements at their meeting of September 11, 2018. Following that meeting, staff
41 continued to investigate the improvements proposed to be completed during the 2020
42 construction season. At the direction of Council at its March 4, 2019 meeting, staff amended the
43 previously approved feasibility report to address changes related to project scope, phasing and
44 cost. Assistant City Engineer Messner reviewed the amended 2020 projects.
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1 Assistant City Engineer Messner stated the total amended estimated project cost for the 2020
2 Street and Utility Improvement Project is approximately $2,446,200 with the City of St. Anthony
3 Village responsible for approximately $1,969,100 and special assessments in the amount of
4 $477,100. He reviewed the project schedule and noted that the first public meeting will be held
5 sometime in November of 2019.
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7 Councilmember Stille stated that typically the City completes some sort of street improvement
8 project every year. He stated that this most recent project was a bit different because it covered
9 both 2019 and 2020 with a lot of different alternates so that as things progressed the City had the
10 ability to pivot when necessary. He explained that this is the reason for the amendment to the
11 feasibility study.
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13 City Manager Casey stated that completing a 2 -year feasibility study also allowed the City to
14 leverage grants and other funding opportunities.
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16 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to adopt Resolution 19-
17 031; a Resolution Accepting Amended Feasibility Report and Ordering Plans and Specifications
18 for the 2020 Street and Utility Improvements.
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20 Motion carried 5 -0.
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22 B. Resolution 19 -032; a Resolution Awarding the Bid and Ordering Improvements for the
23 Silver Lake Road Flooding Project
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25 Assistant City Engineer Messner provided a PowerPoint presentation that included information
26 on the Silver Lake Road Flood Reduction Project area, agencies involved in this cooperative
27 project, improvements, bids received on January 20, 2019, project costs and funding breakdown,
28 project schedule, and how to sign up to receive email and text notifications.
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30 Assistant City Engineer Messner reviewed the resolution with the Council and indicated that it
31 orders the improvements for the Silver Lake Road Flood Reduction Project and awards the
32 contract to the lowest bidder, Lametti and Sons, Inc. with a bid amount of $667,870. He noted
33 that including contingency and engineering costs, the total project cost will be $917,870. He
34 stated that the City has received a number of grants for this project so the City's costs will be
35 $265,870. He noted that the project will be substantially completed in July of 2019.
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37 Mayor Faust stated that the fact that there are 4 or 5 outside agencies participating in the cost for
38 this project speaks well of the City's reputation. He expressed his appreciation to Public Works,
39 WSB and the City Manager for working to make this happen.
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41 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to adopt Resolution 19-
42 032; a Resolution Awarding the Bid and Ordering Improvements for the Silver Lake Road Flood
43 Reduction Project.
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45 Motion carried 5 -0.
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1 C. Resolution 19 -033; a Resolution Approving the St. Anthony ADA Transition Plan for
2 Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right -of -Way.
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4 Assistant City Engineer Messner reviewed the resolution with the Council and the Americans
5 with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan for pedestrian facilities the public right -of -way. He
6 provided a PowerPoint presentation that included information on the background and need;
7 purpose of an ADA Transition Plan, steps to compliance; public notice, grievance procedure and
8 ADA coordinator; self - evaluation of City -owned pedestrian facilities; implementation approach;
9 and public outreach. Assistant City Engineer Messner noted the proposed resolution would
10 approve the ADA Transition Plan.
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12 Councilmember Stille stated that he felt the inventory was very helpful and can be referred to
13 with every street project that comes through. He asked who a citizen should contact if they have
14 a complaint, because he knows some of this is outside of the City's jurisdiction. City Manager
15 Casey stated that people can contact him and he will send them to the appropriate entity.
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17 Councilmember Jenson stated that this document has been available on the website for a month
18 and noted that he appreciates the approach from staff and feels the document is well written.
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20 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to adopt Resolution 19-
21 033; a Resolution Approving the St. Anthony ADA Transition Plan for Pedestrian Facilities in
22 the Public Right -of -Way.
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24 Motion carried 5 -0.
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26 D. St. Anthony Public Works Department Annual Report.
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28 Public Works Director Hartman used a PowerPoint to present information on the 2018 Public
29 Works Annual Report. He reviewed the Public Works Mission Statement; the make -up of the
30 Public Works Divisions and their duties; Completed Projects; Street and Utility Improvement
31 Projects Schedule; Proposed 2019 Improvement Projects; Citywide Sustainability Initiatives. He
32 showed a picture of the current staff members in the Public Works Department and stated that
33 they are some of the most dedicated people he has met and they are truly "people serving
34 people ". He noted that the entire report is available on the City website.
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36 Councilmember Gray stated that the brine usage was less this year than the last two years and
37 asked if there were less snow events this year, even though the total snowfall amounts were a lot
38 more.
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40 Public Works Director Hartman stated that he believes there were less events this year and more
41 brine was used last year because there was more of a need for de- icing.
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43 Councilmember Gray asked if the new equipment could have contributed to the decreased usage
44 in brine. Public Works Director Hartman stated that could also be a factor in that decrease.
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1 Councilmember Gray stated that the Public Works Department has done a great job with
2 snowplowing. He stated that he loves getting comments from people that don't live in the City
3 but drive through and say what a nice City it is. He stated that this sentiment speaks to Public
4 Works Director Hartman's leadership and the people in his department.
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6 Councilmember Stille stated that he would like to touch on the watermain break that he had
7 covered in his report. He stated that earlier the Council amended the 2020 feasibility report to
8 include a street project. He noted that according to Public Works Director Hartman's data, there
9 were 17 watermain breaks in 2008 and those numbers have been gradually coming down since
10 then. He stated that if the City had not been as diligent in its street reconstruction projects, those
11 numbers would be higher because the issues wouldn't have been addressed.
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13 Public Works Director Hartman noted that there has been a slow decline in these types of events
14 since the road reconstruction program was started in 1997.
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16 Councilmember Jenson stated that Public Works Director Hartman had mentioned that he had
17 held his head count for staffing at the same level for the last 20 years, which is amazing. He
18 stated that this is a sign of a good organization with a good operating system.
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20 Mayor Faust stated that appreciates the Public Works Department keeping on top of the street
21 sweeping in order to keep the dirt, oil and salt out of the water. Mayor Faust stated that he
22 agreed with Councilmember Stille's comments regarding why the City looked at watermains
23 alongside the street reconstruction projects. He stated that most people just look at the surface
24 and of the street and not at all the things that need to happen below the surface. He stated that it
25 has been an exasperating winter but the Public Works Department has done a tremendous job
26 doing what needs to be done and is part of the big picture of how we service the community.
27 Mayor Faust asked Public Works Director Hartman to extend his appreciation as both a resident
28 and a mayor to the department for how well and how cheerfully they do their job.
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30 E. Ordinance 2019 -02; an Ordinance Amending the Parks Commission Purpose.,
31 Membership, Powers and Duties.
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33 City Manager Casey stated this is the second of three readings for the proposed changes to
34 Sections 32.20, 32.21 and 32.25 of the Parks Commission Ordinance related to Purpose,
35 Membership Powers and Duties. He noted that one of the proposed changes is to change the
36 name from the Park Commission to the Parks and Environmental Commission;
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38 Motion by Councilmember Stifle, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve second
39 reading of Ordinance 2019 -02; an Ordinance Amending Sections 32.20, 32.21, and 32.25 Parks
40 Commission.
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42 Motion carried 5 -0.
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44 F. Ordinance 2019 -03; an Ordinance Adding Chapter 98 Small Wireless Facilities.
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1 City Manager Casey presented the proposed creation of Chapter 98, Small Wireless Facilities
2 and changes to Chapter 96 Right -of -way Management, and Chapter 33, Licensure and Permit
3 Fees to ensure all chapters coincide. It was noted that first reading was conducted at the March
4 26, 2019 City Council meeting. He explained that the next few agenda items were all related and
5 suggested talking about them altogether and then working through the approvals individually.
6 He noted that the term "small cell" does not describe the size of the facility, but the area that is
7 covered. He stated that it is also known as 5G. He explained that this is a brand -new ordinance
8 but the right -of -way ordinance needs to be amended as well as the fee schedule for the 5G
9 contractors. Staff has not heard any comments from the first reading. He noted that there is a
10 new FCC ruling that takes effect on April 15, 2019, so staff is recommending that the City waive
11 the second reading and move to the third and final reading.
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13 Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to waive the second
14 reading and approve the final reading and adopt Ordinance 2019 -03; an Ordinance to Enact a
15 New Chapter 98 of the Code of Ordinances Relating to Small Wireless Facilities, Establishing
16 General Standards, a Permitting Process, General Permitting Conditions, and Other
17 Requirements.
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19 Motion carried 5 -0.
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21 G. Resolution 19 -034; a Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance 2019 -03.
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23 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to adopt Resolution 19-
24 034; a Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance 2019 -03.
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26 Motion carried 5 -0.
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28 H. Resolution 19 -035; a Resolution Establishing Small Cell Aesthetic Standards.
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30 City Manager Casey reviewed the resolution and noted that as part of the new Small Cell
31 Facilities Ordinance there will be a set of aesthetic standards for the equipment. He stated that
32 that this will allow the resolution to be amended if and when things change, rather than going
33 through the process to amend an ordinance.
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35 Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to adopt Resolution
36 19 -035; a Resolution to Approve Small Wireless Aesthetic Standards.
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38 Motion carried 5 -0.
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40 I. Ordinance 2019 -04; an Ordinance Amending Chapter 33 Establishment of Fee Amounts
41 to Add Small Cell Fees.
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43 City Manager Casey noted that staff is recommending waiving the second reading and moving to
44 the third reading and adoption.
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1 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to waive the second
2 reading and approve the third and final reading and adopt Ordinance 2019 -04; an Ordinance
3 Amending Sections 33.061 Establishment of Fee Amounts.
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5 Motion carried 5 -0.
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7 J. Resolution 19 -036; a Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance 2019 -04.
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9 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Randle, to adopt Resolution 19-
10 036; a Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance 2019 -04.
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12 Motion carried 5 -0.
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14 K. Ordinance 2019 -05; an Ordinance Amending Chapter 96 Right -of -Way Management.
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16 Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve final reading
17 and adopt Ordinance 2019 -05; an Ordinance Amending Chapter 96 Right -of -Way Management.
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19 Motion carried 5 -0.
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21 L. Resolution 19 -037; a Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance 2019 -05.
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23 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to adopt Resolution 19-
24 037; a Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance 2019 -05.
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26 Councilmember Stille gave an overview of the actions taken by the Council tonight regarding the
27 Small Wireless Facilities and the 5G services coming to the City. He stated that the City cannot
28 say no to these but the City does want to control the aesthetics and the healthy and safety of
29 residents with this additional equipment.
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31 Motion carried 5 -0.
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33 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
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35 City Manager Casey reported that on April 4, 2019, he had the honor of accompanying Police
36 Chief Mangseth to a press conference that was held regarding sexual assault response. He gave a
37 brief overview of what was covered at the press conference and noted that it highlighted how the
38 City works well with both Ramsey County and Hennepin County.
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40 Councilmember Stille stated that on March 29, 2019, he and Mayor Faust met with Senator
41 Laine to talk about what is going on in the City. He stated that on April 4, 2019, there was a
42 Community Services Board meeting.
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44 Councilmember Gray stated he had no report.
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46 Councilmember Randle stated he had no report.
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2 Councilmember Jenson stated he had no report.
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4 Mayor Faust stated he attended the meeting with Councilmember Stille on March 29, 2019, with
5 Senator Laine. He stated that on March 27, 2019, he also had the opportunity to attend the
6 service awards for the employees.
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8 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM.
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10 Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items that
11 are not on the regular agenda.
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13 John Prokopiuk, 4018 Shamrock Drive, asked about the status of the empty Walmart "elephant."
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15 Mayor Faust explained that typically the Council doesn't answer questions as part of the
16 Community Forum.
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18 Mr. Prokopiuk stated that it has been empty for a long time and would like to know if there were
19 any plans for the area.
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21 City Manager Casey stated that one of the actions that was taken as part of the Comprehensive
22 Plan discussion was that the City amended the zoning to allow for the opportunity to have multi -
23 family within a commercial district. He stated that this change has brought the interest of some
24 developers to the area. He stated that the property is not owned by the City and is completely
25 privately owned. He reiterated that there is no concrete plan but there has been some interest
26 expressed in the property.
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28 Mayor Faust stated that the City's goal is to get something in this location that creates economic
29 activity but the City has to wait for someone to bring a plan before the Council.
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31 Councilmember Stille stated that he also believes that there is a ground lease in place with
32 Walmart until 2025.
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34 Hearing no additional comment, Mayor Faust moved forward with the agenda.
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36 IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
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38 Mayor Faust noted that the Village Notes came out on April 1, 2019. He stated that for the
39 Mayors Water Challenge, if you go on the website to sign in, do not use "St." for Saint, but spell
40 it out in its entirety.
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42 X. ADJOURNMENT.
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44 Mayor Faust adjourned the April 8, 2019 meeting at 8:42 p.m.
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