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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 27, 2019
CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Faust invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL.
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Guests:
Mayor Faust, Councilmembers Gray, Jenson, Randle and Stille.
None
City Manager Mark Casey
LMC Deputy Director Luke Fischer and LMC Boardmember D. Love, Parks and
Environmental Commission Chair Erin Jordahl Redlin, Finance Director Shelly
Rueckert, and GreenCorp Member Minette Saulog.
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
ITEMS.
I. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 27, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the City
Council Meeting Agenda of August 27, 2019.
Motion carried 5-0.
II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
A. Recognition of Jerry Faust, recipient of C.C. Ludwig Award
League of Minnesota Cities Boardmember D. Love and Deputy Director Luke Fischer
recognized Mayor Jerry Faust for receiving the C. C. Ludwig Award. Deputy Director Fischer
described the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) briefly. St. Anthony has received City of
Excellence recognition for the Advanced Oxidation Water Treatment Facility. Boardmember
Love read a statement about Mayor Faust's past and the CC Ludwig Award, along with the
qualities Mayor Faust possesses. A video was shown about Mayor Faust featuring City staff.
Mr. Fischer commended City Manager Casey on his work on the LMC Board.
Mayor Faust stated he is humbled and without the support of the residents, Council, and City
staff this would not be possible.
III. CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approve August 13, 2019, Council meeting minutes.,
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1 B. Licenses and permits;
2 C. Claims;
3 D. Appoint Student Liaisons to Planning and Parks & Environmental Commissions; and,
4 E. Resolution 19-061; a Resolution to Approve a request to Keep Five (5) Female Chickens
5 in an R-1 Zoning District at 3425 Roosevelt Street NE.
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7 Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the Consent
8 Agenda items.
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10 Motion carried 5-0.
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12 IV. PUBLIC HEARING — NONE.
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14 V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF — NONE.
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16 VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
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18 A. Resolution 19-062; a Resolution Endorsing Pollinator Protection and Promoting
19 Pollinator Habitat.
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21 Parks and Environmental Commission Chair Erin Jordahl Redlin reviewed at the March 4, 2019
22 Parks and Environmental Commission meeting the Executive Director of Pollinator Friendly
23 Alliance presented on pollinator protections. Recommendations were then discussed at the
24 Commission's June 10, 2019 meeting. At the July 16, 2019 City Council work session, a draft
25 pollinator protection resolution was discussed. Similar resolutions have been adopted by other
26 Cities. It was noted that endorsing pollinator protection and promoting pollinator habitat
27 includes a commitment to avoid using neonicotinoid pesticides and pesticide treated plants.
28 Neonicotinoids are considered systemic pesticides. Systemic pesticides or insecticides are
29 chemicals that are actually absorbed by a plant when applied to seeds, soil, or leaves. The
30 chemicals then circulate through the plant's tissues, killing the insects that feed on them. Unlike
31 with traditional insecticides, neonicotinoids cannot be washed or peeled off systemic pesticide
32 residues.
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34 Chair Jordahl Redlin presented Resolution 19-062; a Resolution to Endorse Pollinator Protection
35 and Promoting Pollinator Habitat for Council consideration.
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37 Councilmember Jenson stated he appreciates the Commission putting together ideas and bringing
38 them forward as it keeps the City on the sustainability path.
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40 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve Resolution 19-
41 062; a Resolution to Endorse Pollinator Protection and Promoting Pollinator Habitat.
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43 Motion carried 5-0.
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45 B. 2020 Budget Presentation.
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1 Finance Director Shelly Rueckert stated at the June 3, 2019 Council work session, the City
2 Council and staff reviewed the proposed 2020 debt levy and 2020 budget calendar. The debt levy
3 is comprised of the road improvement debt, lease revenue bonds, and tax abatement levies. Also
4 during the August 5, 2019 work session, the City Council reviewed the 2020 general fund
5 budget/levy, and proposed adjustments to the Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) levy,
6 capital improvement, and building improvement fund levies. Finance Director Rueckert
7 reviewed the components of the 2020 proposed preliminary levy, standard parameters for
8 preparing the general fund budget and levy, general fund budget and levy cost drivers,
9 expenditures, and revenues.
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11 The HRA budget and levy cost driver is substantially personnel and professional costs with a
12 proposed levy increase for the HRA of 8.7% or $14,810. The 2020 debt related levies are
13 proposed to increase by $6,295 over the 2020 combined levies. The 2020 Capital Improvement
14 Program (CIP) and 2020 Building Improvement Levies are proposed to increase by $25,000 and
15 $5,000 respectively. CIP and Building Improvement levy increases align to the long-term capital
16 plan to maintain the replacement schedule.
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18 It was noted the upcoming budget meetings will be September 10, 2019 City Council meeting
19 where staff will present the preliminary 2020 budget and property tax levy to the City Council
20 for approval. At this meeting, a resolution will need to be passed certifying the preliminary levy
21 to Hennepin and Ramsey Counties. The final presentation of the 2020 budget and property tax
22 levy is scheduled for the December 10, 2019 Council meeting. At that meeting, staff will present
23 a recap of the 2020 budget and the impact of the 2020 property tax levy.
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25 Ms. Rueckert reviewed the 2020 Budget Parameters, the Path to the 2020 Tax Levy, General
26 Fund and Levy, 2020 General Fund Revenues, 2020 General Fund Expenditures, 2020 Budget —
27 Cost Drivers, 2020 Budget — Other Factors, 2020 Proposed Levies, Issuance of 2019A G.O.
28 Bonds, Impact of Debt Levy Relief, Summary of 2020 Budget, What Does the General Fund
29 Levy Support, Grants/Donations — Partnerships and Next Steps. Staff is proposing a 2020
30 overall levy of $7,609,458. The 2020 proposal represents an increase of $298,005 or a 4.08%
31 increase from 2019.
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33 Councilmember Stille referred to the major drivers this year and noted most of the increase is for
34 salaries and union contracts. Councilmember Stille reviewed the process and noted there are
35 seven meetings a year relating to the budget.
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37 City Manager Casey noted that all budget information is available on the City website.
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39 Mayor Faust stated the budget is due in September and December. Mayor Faust described the
40 15-year replacement plan.
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42 C. GreenCorp Update.
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44 GreenCorp Member Minette Saulog provided her final update reviewing Summer Highlights,
45 State Fair Recap, Service Year Overview and What's Next. Ms. Saulog stated she has enjoyed
46 her time at St. Anthony and felt very supported by Council and City staff. Ms. Saulog's
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1 immediate plans are to be an Environmental Health Specialist for a 2-year fellowship with
2 Ramsey County and to attend graduate school.
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4 Councilmember Randle thanked Ms. Saulog for her service.
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6 Councilmember Gray thanked Ms. Saulog for her help in the City's quest for sustainability. He
7 noted her project leadership skills and the amount accomplished in 11 months.
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9 Councilmember Stille stated the City will be sad to see her move on.
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11 Councilmember Jenson stated he agrees with what the other Councilmembers have said and
12 praised Ms. Saulog on her accomplishments and presentation.
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14 Mayor Faust thanked Ms. Saulog for her work and stated she has a talent for presentations and
15 public speaking, noting the organics recycling is being used by residents of other cities. He stated
16 Ms. Saulog continues her enthusiasm and has been a great asset to the City.
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18 D. Resolution 19-063; a Resolution Adopting the Amended Special Assessment Policy.
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20 City Manager Casey reviewed this is a resolution for consideration to amend the special
21 assessment policy that is used for City infrastructure improvement. The property owner is
22 responsible for the cost of repairing/replacing the sanitary sewer line from their home to their
23 property line. A new practice has begun in which the City's engineer coordinates a video
24 inspection of the private sanitary sewer line to locate potential blockage, breaks, and root
25 intrusion on scheduled road reconstruction projects. This information is made available to the
26 property owners. If the property owner voluntarily wishes to have the repair/replacement
27 performed during the same time as the road reconstruction project, the property owner may
28 petition the City to add their private sanitary sewer line repair/replacement assessment cost to the
29 adjacent street reconstruction assessment.
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31 Councilmember Jenson asked if the project required some work on the part of the homeowner,
32 would it be tax deductible. Mr. Casey stated special assessments are not tax deductible.
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34 Mayor Faust stated this is a great service to the public should residents wish to utilize it.
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36 Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve Resolution
37 19-063; a Resolution Adopting the Amended Special Assessment Policy.
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39 Motion carried 5-0.
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41 E. Ordinance 2019-08 an Ordinance Amending Sections 155.03, 155.21, and 155.22 of the
42 Sign Ordinance (2nd of 3 readings).
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44 This is the second reading of Ordinance 2019-08 an Ordinance Amending Sections 155.03,
45 155.21, and 155.22 of the Sign Ordinance. Mr. Casey noted this ordinance was written before the
46 use of LED lights became popular.
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2 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Randle, to approve Second
3 Reading of Ordinance 2019-08; an Ordinance Amending Sections 155.03, 155.21, and 155.22 of
4 the Sign Ordinance.
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6 Motion carried 5-0.
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8 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
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10 City Manager Casey reported that September 2 is the last day to sign up for the Police Academy.
11 The Police Department has a medicine drop-off box. There is a new push notification group for
12 the 2020 street reconstruction project. Last week, the Planning Commission recommended
13 approval of a 460-unit multi -family complex at the former WalMart site. He thanked Cub Foods
14 for providing coffee and donuts for the August 17 Coffee with the Council.
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16 Councilmember Stille asked about the medicine drop-off and how the City was able to do this.
17 Mr. Casey explained the State has created a system for easier disposal of medicines.
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19 Councilmember Jenson stated on August 15, he attended the Ramsey County League Meeting.
20 On August 17, he attended Coffee with the Council and on August 26, he attended the St.
21 Anthony Relief Association meeting.
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23 Councilmember Stille stated on August 17, he attended Coffee with the Council. He encouraged
24 residents to continue to meet with Council during these opportunities. On August 20, he attended
25 the Planning Commission meeting and on August 23, he attended the State Fair.
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27 Councilmember Gray attended the Coffee with the Council on August 17. He also attended the
28 Planning Commission meeting.
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30 Councilmember Randle attended the August 17 Coffee with the Council. On August 20, he also
31 attended the Planning Commission meeting and the State Fair on August 23.
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33 Mayor Faust also attended the State Fair on August 23. He met with the Lt. Governor and
34 Commissioner Steve Kelley.
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36 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM.
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38 No one appeared to address the Council.
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40 IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS — NONE.
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42 X. ADJOURNMENT.
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44 Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
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46 Respectfully submitted,
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