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2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 MAY 28, 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 and Stille.
16 Absent: Councilmember Randle
17 Also Present: City Manager Mark Casey, Salo Park Concert Committee Member Marilyn Jenson,
18 Chamber of Commerce Boardmember Jan Fillmore, West Area Engineer — MNDOT
19 Aaron Tag, City Engineer Justin Messner and Finance Director Shelly Rueckert.
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21 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
22 ITEMS.
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24 I. APPROVAL OF MAY 28, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
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26 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the City
27 Council Meeting Agenda of May 28, 2019 as presented.
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29 Motion carried 4-0.
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31 II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
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33 A. 2019 Salo Park Concert Series.
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35 Ms. Marilyn Jenson, Salo Park Concert Committee Member, presented the 2019 Salo Park
36 Concert Schedule. The concerts are free and held on Thursday evenings from 7:00 — 8:00 p.m.
37 More information can be found on the website.
38 June 20 — Swing Cats
39 June 27 — The Backyard Band
40 July 11 — Vinyl Revival
41 July 18 — The Fairlanes
42 July 25 — Vinnie Rose
43 August 1 — Everett Smithson Band
44 August 8 — Fridley City Band Ensemble — Old Time Band
45 August 15 — Ecuador Manta
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47 Ms. Jenson also thanked this year's sponsors. In case of rain the concerts are moved to the
48 Community Center. Mayor Faust noted these concerts are paid for through private donations.
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1 B. Chamber Member of the Year and Business of the Year.
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3 Ms. Jan Fillmore presented a report on the Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting. This
4 year's Business of the Year was presented to Culver's Restaurant. Ms. Fillmore reviewed how
5 Culver's has been a great supporter in the community. The Villager of the Year is Jerry Faust.
6 Ms. Fillmore reviewed his work within the City.
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8 Mayor Faust thanked Ms. Fillmore for the recognition. He commended Culvers on their support
9 and service to the City.
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11 C. I-35W North Gateway Project.
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13 Mr. Aaron Tag, West Area Engineer, MNDOT, presented an update on the I-35W Gateway
14 Project. He explained the study that is being conducted for the long-term vision of the I-35W
15 Corridor. The study will be finished during the summer of 2020.
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17 Councilmember Jenson asked about the project north of downtown Mpls. and asked if that
18 project is under the same entity. Mr. Tag stated they are different entities.
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20 Councilmember Stille asked what will be done to help St. Anthony if and when construction
21 occurs. Mr. Tag stated it will depend on what the project consists of and the City will be kept
22 informed if and when construction begins.
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24 Mayor Faust thanked Mr. Tag for the update. He invited Mr. Tag to come back to a meeting
25 when more information is available. More information is available at
26 mndot.gov/metro/projects/i35w-north-gateway.
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28 III. CONSENT AGENDA.
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30 A. Approval of May 14, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes.
31 B. Licenses and Permits.
32 C. Claims.
33 D. Resolution 19-045 a resolution to approve a request to keep four female chickens in an R-
34 1 zoning district located at 3629 Roosevelt Street NE.
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36 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the Consent
37 Agenda items.
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39 Motion carried 4-0.
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41 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — NONE.
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43 V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF — NONE.
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45 VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
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1 A. Resolution 19-046 a resolution approving a request for a subdivision and lot
2 combination for Outlot D of the Village Commons.
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4 City Manager Casey introduced the joint applicants at 3929 Fordham Drive NE/3413 Fordham
5 Court NE are requesting a lot split and combination of an existing outlot which is currently
6 occupied in part by yard area of the single family homeowner at 3929 Fordham Drive, and in the
7 remaining part by landscaped "boulevard" space for Fordham Court, the access drive for the
8 Village Commons neighborhood. The subdivision and recombination will not impact the zoning
9 compliance or densities of the applicant parties.
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11 City Manager Casey noted an existing fence sits along the proposed divisions line which helps
12 define the separation between the neighboring uses. The subdivision would split the property
13 north of the fence to be combined with 3929 Fordham Drive, and leave the remainder including
14 and south of the fence to the Village Commons. The fence (along with an existing sign identifying
15 Village Commons would remain on the property owned and maintained by Village Commons
16 Homeowners Association. Staff recommends approval of the subdivision and combination with
17 the following conditions:
18 A. The subdivision is completed as shown on the survey dated September 25, 2018, updated
19 per staff, and included as a part of the application dated May 14, 2019.
20 B. The north 20 feet of Outlot D are concurrently combined with the northerly abutting
21 parcel at 3929 Fordham Drive NE, and are not conveyed separately to any other party.
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23 This recommendation is based on a finding that the subdivision meets the intent of the
24 Subdivision Ordinance, and has no significant impacts on zoning compliance for either of the
25 applicant parties. Mr. Casey provided three alternative actions for Council consideration:
26 1. Motion to approve the request for subdivision and combination of Outlot D, Village
27 Commons, as prepared in the resolution declaring terms of the same.
28 2. Motion to recommend denial of the subdivision and combination as requested. In the
29 event of a recommendation for denial, the City Council must state its findings related to
30 denial.
31 3. Request Additional Information and Table Action, subject to the submission of additional
32 information from staff and/or applicant.
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34 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve Resolution 19-
3 5 046; a Resolution Approving a Request for a Subdivision and Lot Combination for Outlot D of
36 The Village Commons.
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38 Motion carried 4-0.
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40 B. Resolution 19-047; a Resolution to Reject all Bids Received and Ordering Advertisement
41 for Rebids for the Industrial Park Flood Improvement Project.
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43 City Engineer Justin Messner reviewed bids were received on Tuesday May 14, 2019, and were
44 opened and read aloud. Three bids were received. The bids were checked for mathematical
45 accuracy. The low bid submitted by Minger Construction Co, Inc., Jordan, MN in the amount of
46 $379,322.50 for Bid Alternate 1 and $394,467.50 for Bid Alternate 2. The Engineer's estimate
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1 was $280,000 and $300,000 respectively. Based on the results of the bids received and the
2 current bidding climate, City Staff recommends that the City Council reject all bids and
3 authorize rebidding of the project that will include a more flexible project completion date. The
4 project will be rebid on June 19, 2019.
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6 Councilmember Stille asked if this is an example of typical bids and Mr. Messner stated when
7 there is a low number of bids it may be the contractors are busy but offers a high bid to see if it is
8 accepted.
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10 Councilmember Jenson asked if the new bids that come in are still quite high is there a
11 contingency plan. Mr. Messner stated there would be a discussion at the staff level.
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13 Mayor Faust stated could this project be done later in the year without any adverse effects. Mr.
14 Messner agreed.
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16 City Manager Casey stated the bid specs will specify completion within a certain number of
17 days. There will be a timeframe for the construction. Mr. Messner stated it would be 60 days.
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19 Motion by Councilmember Gay, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution 19-
20 047; a Resolution to Reject All Bids Received and Ordering Advertisement for Rebids for the
21 Industrial Park Flood Improvement Project.
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23 Motion carried 4-0.
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25 Mr. Messner provided an update on the projects currently being done within the City including
26 the Silver Lake Road Storm Sewer Project, 2018 Street Reconstruction Project, and the County
27 Road C Project.
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29 Mayor Faust stated the hours for the County Road C project were extended for work on the
30 project.
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32 Councilmember Stille referred to Silver Lake Road and there being two-way traffic. Mr. Messner
33 stated that would be two-way traffic in two lanes.
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35 C. Ordinance 2019 -06; an Ordinance Amending Chapter 112 Alcoholic Beverages.
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37 Mr. Casey summarized the proposed amendments to Chapter 112 Alcoholic Beverages, section
38 112.09 Places Ineligible for a License are presented for Council consideration. National Grill is
39 providing food and beverage service at the clubhouse for Gross Golf Course. Staff has not
40 received any calls or letters from the first reading. Staff recommends waiving the second reading
41 and move to final reading and adoption.
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43 Councilmember Gray asked if a similar request has ever been made and Mr. Casey stated he
44 does not recall.
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1 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to waive the Second
2 Reading and Approve Final Reading and adoption of Ordinance 2019-06; an Ordinance
3 Amending Chapter 112 Alcoholic Beverages.
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5 Motion carried 4-0.
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7 D. Resolution 19-048; a Resolution Approving Summary Publication for Ordinance
8 2019-06.
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10 Mr. Casey reviewed Council is requested to approve the resolution for summary publication of
11 Ordinance 2019-06.
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13 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve Resolution
14 19-048; a Resolution Approving Summary Publication for Ordinance 2019-06.
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16 Motion carried 4-0.
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18 E. Resolution 19-049; a Resolution Approving Wine/Beer License for National Grill
19 Located at 2201 St. Anthony Blvd.
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21 Mr. Casey reviewed this is a resolution to approve a combination Wine/Strong Beer License for
22 National Grill located at 2201 St. Anthony Blvd. National Grill is providing food and beverage
23 service at the clubhouse for Gross Golf Course. They currently have a 3.2 On -sale malt liquor
24 license. With the adoption of Ordinance 2019-06, which allows golf courses located in the
25 Recreation/Open Space District to be eligible for a Wine license or a full On -sale intoxicating
26 liquor license, National Grill is now eligible for those licenses. Background checks have been
27 completed and staff is recommending approving the Wine/Strong Beer License.
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29 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution
30 19-049; a Resolution Approving Wine/Beer License for National Grill Located at 2201 St.
31 Anthony Blvd.
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33 Motion carried 4-0.
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35 F. Resolution 19-050; a Resolution Approving the Cost Participation and Maintenance
36 Cooperative Agreement with Hennepin County for the County Road C
37 Improvement Proiect.
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39 City Manager Casey provided for Council review the Hennepin County Cost Participation and
40 Maintenance Cooperative Agreement for the County Road C Project. This is for authorization for
41 the Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement. This agreement outlines the 50% cost
42 participation for acquisition of right-of-way for the properties along County Road C that is
43 estimated to be $75,000.
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1 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution
2 19-050; a Resolution Approving the Cost Participation and Maintenance Cooperative Agreement
3 with Hennepin County for the County Road C Improvement Project.
4 Motion carried 4-0.
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6 G. Resolution 19-051; a Resolution Providing for the Sale of S2,975,000 General
7 Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2019A.
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9 Finance Director Shelly Rueckert reviewed the pre -sale report. The proposed issue includes
10 financing New Money Portion — to finance various storm water improvements to address
11 flooding issues and installation of utilities and a new sidewalk along County Road C; and
12 Refunding Portion — to affect a current refunding of the 2010A and 2011 A GO Improvements
13 bonds.
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15 Ms. Rueckert reviewed the Proposed Debt Issuance Schedule and provided the estimated sources
16 and uses of funds, estimated proposed debt service schedule and resolution authorizing Ehlers to
17 proceed with bonds sale for Council review.
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19 Councilmember Stille asked when the true interest numbers were calculated and Ms. Rueckert
20 stated they were prepared within the last week.
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22 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve Resolution
23 19-051; a Resolution Providing for the Sale of $2,975,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series
24 2019A.
25 Motion carried 4-0.
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27 H. St. Anthony Finance Department Annual Report.
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29 Finance Director Shelly Rueckert provided a summary of the 2018 Finance Department Annual
30 Report including the Mission Statement, Finance Department Organizational Chart, Finance
31 Starr, Core Accounting Functions, Finance Activity Unique to 2018, Technological Advances,
32 Long Term Financial Management, Support Staff to Agencies, and Milestones. The entire report
33 is available on the City website.
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35 Councilmember Stille stated the report was great as always. He enjoys seeing members of the
36 Finance Department when coming to City Hall.
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38 Councilmember Jenson stated all the reporting and transparency with government agencies
39 provides the City with a AAA rating. He thanked all the staff for contributing to that.
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41 Councilmember Gray stated she did a great job about talking about her team and she is a great
42 leader for the City.
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44 Mayor Faust stated last year 200,000,000 gallons of water were sold. He mentioned residents can
45 see how much water they are using on the website. He referred to the tiered usage of water.
46 Mayor Faust thanked the Finance Department for their work.
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2 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
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4 City Manager Casey had no report.
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6 Councilmember Jenson stated on May 20 he attended the second half of the Tour of the City.
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8 Councilmember Stille stated on May 16 he attended the Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
9 and on May 18 he attended Coffee with the Council. The next one is June 15. On May 20 he
10 attended the Tour of the City.
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12 Councilmember Gray stated on May 20 he attended the Tour of the City.
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14 Mayor Faust attended the Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting on May 16 and attended the
15 Tour of the City on May 20. On May 17 he met with the Met Council member. On May 21 St he
16 attended the Chamber monthly meeting.
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18 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM.
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20 Mr. Perry Thorvig thanked the Council for approving the liquor license at Gross Golf Course. He
21 stated he is glad to see a housing project proposed for the WalMart site. He does not like the
22 longer buildings and would prefer four smaller buildings. He would have expected more people
23 present to congratulate Council on the favorable ruling received from the Court on the old Lowry
24 Grove project. There are still some lingering issues. The property has sat vacant for a long time.
25 There were two units pulled onto the site. Those two units were never occupied. The owner of
26 the property received sewer hook-ups for 42 units when the State only shows two. He has been in
27 contact with City staff and was told the owner should get a CUP for the units. The developer
28 plans to develop 160 units which would be an expansion of a non -conforming use. The 432 unit
29 that was approved is feasible. He stated the Council is being played by the developer and the
30 developer should be told no permit was given for 95 unit mobile home park.
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32 IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS — NONE.
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34 X. ADJOURNMENT.
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36 Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
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38 Respectfully submitted,
39 Debbie Wolfe
40 TimeSaver off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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44 ATTEST:
45 City Clerk
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