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Call to Order.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call.
Consideration, discussion, and possible action on all of the following items:
I.Approval of the July 28, 2020, City Council Meeting Agenda. (action requested.)
II.Proclamations and Recognitions.
III.Consent Agenda.
These items are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate
discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and placed elsewhere on the agenda.
A.Approval of July 14, 2020, City Council meeting minutes. (pp.1-14)
B.Licenses and Permits. (pp.15)
C.Claims. (pp.17-19)
D.Resolution 20-059 a resolution to approve a request to keep six female chickens in an R-1 zoning
district at 3529 Edward Street. (pp.21-25)
E.Resolution 20-060 a resolution to approve a request to keep four female chickens in an R-1 zoning
district at 3629 Coolidge Street. (pp.27-31)
IV.Public Hearing.
V.Reports from Commission and Staff
VI.General Business of Council.
A.Resolution 20-061 a resolution approving updated North Suburban Communications Commission
Joint Powers Agreement. Dana Healy, Executive Director, CTV North Suburbs presenting. (pp.33-
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
JULY 28, 2020
7:00 p.m.
HRA meeting immediately
after council meeting
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B. Liquor Operations Mid-Year Report. Mike Larson, Liquor Operations Manager presenting.
(no action requested) (pp.45-51)
C. 2nd Quarter Goals Update. Mark Casey, City Manager presenting. (no action requested) (pp.53-56)
VII. Reports from City Manager and Council members.
VIII. Community Forum
Individuals may address the City Council about any City business item not included on the regular agenda.
Speakers are requested to come to the podium, sign their name and address on the form at the podium, state
their name and address for the Clerk’s record, and limit their remarks to five minutes. Generally, the City
Council will not take official action on items discussed at this time, but may typically refer the matter to staff
for a future report or direct the matter to be scheduled on an upcoming agenda.
IX. Information and Announcements
X. Adjournment
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY 1
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 2
JULY 14, 2020 3
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CALL TO ORDER. 5
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Mayor Stille called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 7
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. 9
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Mayor Stille invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance. 11
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ROLL CALL. 13
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Present: Mayor Stille, Councilmembers Jenson, Randle, Walker and Webster. 15
Absent: None 16
Also Present: City Manager Mark Casey, and Assistant to the City Manager Charlie Yunker 17
Guests: Julianne Hunter, Meredith Socha and David Socha, Semhar Solomon 18
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CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING 20
ITEMS. 21
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I. APPROVAL OF JULY 14, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA. 23
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Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Walker, to approve the City 25
Council Meeting Agenda of July 14, 2020. 26
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Motion carried 5-0. 28
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II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS. 30
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A. Presentation of VillageFest 2020 Activities 32
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Ms. Julianne Hunter made a presentation to the City Council on VillageFest 2020 activities 34
during COVID-19. She explained there was planned to be a sidewalk art contest using Google 35
Maps. She noted they have partnered with the Voyagers and plan to have a medallion hunt. 36
Two music mayhem events are also being planned. There has been collaboration with CTV 37
where past parades and fireworks will be shown. They are looking at giving back to the 38
businesses with a business passport and will be available July 31st through August 9th. She noted 39
there will also be a blood drive, the St. Anthony Community Theater will be doing some events 40
and they are also going to encourage the graduating seniors to put their banners back out in order 41
for the community to congratulate them. 42
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Mayor Stille asked how the budget was going this year and what is the strategy to raise money. 44
Ms. Hunter indicated they are City supported but self-funded. She stated money is made from 45
the silent auction, the beer and water tents and vendors that come each year. She indicated they 46
are not planning on soliciting funds at all this year, there are enough funds for one more year. 47
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Councilmember Webster thanked Ms. Hunter for her leadership in chairing VillageFest each 1
year. She also thanked the volunteers for finding ways the community can get together that 2
weekend as well. Mayor Stille concurred and is a grassroots effort. 3
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Councilmember Walker stated with COVID-19 he tells people the City needs to do what it can 5
do. 6
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III. CONSENT AGENDA. 8
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A. Approve June 23, 2020, Council meeting minutes. 10
B. Licenses and permits. 11
C. Claims. 12
D. Resolution 20-057; a Resolution Accepting Grants and Donations Received in the 2nd 13
Quarter of 2020. 14
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Motion by Councilmember Webster, seconded by Councilmember Randle, to approve the 16
Consent Agenda items. 17
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Motion carried 5-0. 19
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IV. PUBLIC HEARING – NONE. 21
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V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF – NONE. 23
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VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL. 25
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A. Dangerous Dog Appeal. 27
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City Manager Casey reviewed the staff report with the City Council regarding an appeal of the 29
dangerous dog order. 30
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Mrs. Meredith Socha and Mr. David Socha, 3207 Silver Lake Road NE, respectfully requested 32
that the City Council reverse the designation of their dog Hammerheart as a dangerous dog. She 33
reviewed the materials she submitted to the City with the Council. 34
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Councilmember Jenson asked if going forward anytime the dog is outside and walking will he be 36
wearing a muzzle. Mr. Socha indicated that was correct, anytime he is outside the bounds of 37
their yard he will be wearing a muzzle. Mrs. Socha indicated given what has happened they will 38
muzzle the dog while out walking going forward and since this has happened, they have 39
submitted a request for the City to allow them to build a six-foot vinyl fence in their yard as well. 40
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Councilmember Randle asked what other precautions might be made for this because he was 42
kind of disturbed by this. He noted he walked by the Socha’s house the other day to see what 43
provisions they had such as a fence and he also saw children riding up and down the street and 44
also down Silver Lake Road and that is a concern for him. 45
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Councilmember Walker stated as an owner of a dog he has a certain sensitivity and objectivity 1
about the relationship between pets and owners. He did not have a problem with the definition 2
of their dog being classified as a dangerous dog, it is more the consequences of being labeled a 3
dangerous dog. The muzzle seems to nullify a lot of the concerns for future incidents. If the 4
owners are in compliance with that, even with the designation of being a dangerous dog, he 5
thought that was something to be considered in a decision about where the City goes with 6
Hammerheart. Mr. Socha explained if the City reverses the designation, they will still continue 7
to have Hammerheart wear the muzzle if he is off of their property and also to wear a walking 8
harness recommended by Bark Busters. 9
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Councilmember Webster asked Mr. Casey to share with the Council and audience that if the City 11
Council appeals the order and this dog bites another person, would the City be liable. Mr. Casey 12
indicated he would not have a direct answer for that, but he would assume it would have some 13
sort of affect on the City’s insurance rates that would come back and place them into a higher 14
classification. The insurance does look at the City’s risk and also at claims that the City has and 15
as a part of that formula it is determined what kind of premium to charge the City. He noted he 16
has not had any discussion with the insurance agent, but he thought the City could be at a greater 17
risk if something like this would happen again. 18
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Mrs. Socha indicated if she is a lawyer and if a claim were brought against the City it would 20
affect its insurance rates but she did not foresee anything like this happening again because this 21
startled them and they plan on taking additional precautions along with additional intensive 22
training as well as having their dog wear a muzzle and walking harness along with building a 23
fence. She also indicated they currently have State Farm Insurance and that does cover dog bites 24
and that insurance is for $300,000 and they also carry a one million dollar umbrella policy so 25
they would be the first liable under the dangerous dog statutes and it is only if the damages 26
exceed what their insurance would cover up to one million dollars so there would not be any 27
reason for someone to make a claim against the City. 28
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Mrs. Socha indicated the City Ordinance, 91.36, is an unusual Ordinance and she did some 30
research and could not find another Ordinance that said that if a dog is labeled a dangerous dog 31
that it could not stay in the City. The Statutory scheme seems to be that if a dog meets the 32
definition of a dangerous dog that these precautions and restrictions have to take place, which 33
quite frankly, registering with the City and having a sign that says “dangerous dog lives here” 34
and wearing a dangerous dog tag on the muzzle are the only things they are not currently doing 35
already. She stated the Ordinance get more extreme if there is another incidence, once declared a 36
dangerous dog. The City has the discretion to put the dog down if there are multiple bites. It 37
seems when she reviewed the Statute that the Statutory Scheme actually conflicts with the 38
Ordinance which states a dangerous dog cannot stay in the City. She thought the Ordinance was 39
problematic and thought it would be worth the City’s time and consideration to review this at a 40
future time. 41
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Councilmember Jenson asked if the City were to move forward with allowing them to keep the 43
dog and to drop the designation, does the history of the two bites stay with the City. He did not 44
think the track record should go away. Mrs. Socha thought the history would stay with the City 45
as a public record. Mr. Casey indicated the City would retain a history. 46
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Councilmember Randle asked if the owners are currently using a muzzle on the dog. Mr. Socha 2
indicated they were. Councilmember Randle asked how long the muzzle has been used. Mr. 3
Socha stated it has been used since the incident. 4
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Councilmember Webster thanked the Socha’s for submitting such detailed records for the appeal 6
but while she was reviewing the information, she kept thinking about had the two incidents 7
happened to either a child or to someone who is deathly afraid of dogs, might this discussion be 8
tremendously different. She thought that was the piece she had trouble getting out of her head 9
and she appreciated the steps they have taken to put things in place to ensure the dogs safety and 10
she indicated she continues to think about the what if’s. 11
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Mayor Stille thanked the applicants for their presentation. 13
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Detective Rushton reviewed his police report regarding the incident with the City Council. 15
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Mayor Stille thanked Detective Rushton for his report. 17
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City Manager Casey indicated the City received an email from Andrea Braun at 3741 Foss Road. 19
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Mayor Stille indicated the Council needed to deliberate this item. He noted the Council had 21
three different choices that could be made, the first being designating this dog as a potentially 22
dangerous dog, in essence bringing this back to where it was before it became a dangerous dog 23
before the last incident. Secondly, the Council can affirm the dangerous dog classification and 24
the third option would be no designation at all, which he did not see as a possibility. He 25
indicated this is a tough one for the Council and no one likes to put a dog down but is a part of 26
what the Council is tasked with. He pointed out that the second victim has come to the defense 27
of the dog. He really believed that the owner has the history and wherewithal and the result to do 28
the right thing. He thought the sincerity has been demonstrated and there have been further 29
precautions with the training and the fence. He acknowledged that this is a difficult thing. 30
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Councilmember Randle explained he understood where Mayor Stille was coming from but in his 32
mind a bite is a bite, whether it be aggressive or any other kind of bite, the fact of the matter is, 33
people got bit. As Councilmember Webster stated, which he thought about all weekend, what if 34
those had been children and if those were children there would be a different conversation. He 35
did not disagree that the Ordinance is antiquated and needs to be looked at, but the Council still 36
needs to deal with what is before them today. He indicated it is about the children in his mind. 37
With the number of children and traffic up and down Silver Lake Road and even on the Socha’s 38
street, that is not a chance he is willing to take. 39
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Councilmember Walker stated one could argue that perchance there was negligence, prior 41
negligence in terms of after the first bite and so forth but what he is hearing now is that there has 42
been adequate or sufficient steps taken with the muzzle and with that in place, particularly 43
outdoors, that kind of rules out the likelihood of a bite to anyone at that point whether it is a child 44
or an adult. He thought the steps that the Socha’s are taking need to be taken into consideration, 45
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particularly with the muzzle because that nullifies the concern about whether it is a child or an 1
adult. 2
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Mayor Stille did not think the City would be putting a muzzle requirement in place. If this 4
passes, the applicant would be doing that so the question would be does the Council believe the 5
applicant would be doing that. He noted he would not be supportive of any kind of arrangement 6
where the City has to try to enforce a muzzle requirement on one particular dog. He stated what 7
troubles him is the Police cannot be subjective when reporting this, they have to report what has 8
taken place and it is up to the Council to determine the type, type of dog, and situation. Because 9
of that, it is the Council’s rule to be arbitrators. 10
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Motion by Councilmember Webster, seconded by Councilmember Randle, to affirm the order of 12
the Police Chief’s dangerous dog order. 13
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Mayor Stille indicated he has confidence in the applicant that they will do the right thing. He 15
knew this is risky, but he thought the risk will be mitigated one hundred percent going forward. 16
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Ayes – 3, Nays – 1(Stille, Walker). Motion carried 18
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Mrs. Socha requested that the City Council agree to review the Ordinance. She indicated 20
the Council could repeal the Ordinance and the State Statute and all other requirements 21
would still apply along with muzzling their dog. She also requested the Council stay 22
enforcement of the Ordinance until it can be reviewed. She asked if a motion could be 23
made to review the Ordinance and enforce a stay. 24
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Mayor Stille indicated the Council did not have the information in front of them in time and 26
he thought it was really hard to craft an Ordinance at this stage. He will promise that this 27
will be reviewed at a work session. Ms. Socha was not asking for a review and decision at 28
the meeting but would request the Ordinance be reviewed at a work session and for the 29
Council to stay the Ordinance for removal of the dog from the City until the Ordinance can 30
be reviewed. Mayor Stille thought the Council could do that if there was a consensus. 31
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The Council consensus was to stay the Ordinance until review could be done at a future 33
work session. 34
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Mrs. Socha thanked the City Council and indicated they will abide by all of the regulations 36
and Ordinance in the meantime. 37
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B. Resolution 20-058; a Resolution Modifying Observed Holidays. 39
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City Manager Casey reviewed the resolution with the Council. 41
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Councilmember Jenson appreciated the fact that staff is recommending the change to Juneteenth 43
as a National Holiday in St. Anthony. 44
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Mayor Stille indicated this is an example of a work session where things are discussed to bring 1
forth to the Council meeting to make decisions. 2
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Mr. Casey indicated he received a letter from Mr. Tom Wersmon, 2609 Paul Avenue. 4
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Councilmember Webster noted in this new plan, City offices would be open one additional day 6
during the year. Mr. Casey indicated that was correct. 7
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Motion by Councilmember Walker, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution 9
20-058; a Resolution Modifying Holidays Observed by the City of St. Anthony. 10
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Motion carried 5-0. 12
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C. Request to Paint Mural on St. Anthony City Hall Building. 14
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City Manager Casey reviewed the staff report with the City Council. 16
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Mayor Stille asked if the applicant would like to speak. 18
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Ms. Semhar Solomon indicated she was going to be a senior at St. Anthony Village High School 20
this fall. She reviewed with the Council the reason for the mural request. 21
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Mr. Casey indicated the City received ten emails, which he read from: 23
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• Erin Jordahl-Redlin, 3013 Armor Terrace 25
• Richard Dallmeyer, 2513 30th Avenue NE 26
• Kate Martin, 2513 30th Avenue NE 27
• Emma Friend, 3113 Edward Street NE 28
• Sandi Sherman, 4008 Foss Road 29
• Joe Lofgren, 2704 31st Avenue NE 30
• Laura Luftman, 3508 Roosevelt Street 31
• Travis MacLoud, 2501 Townview Avenue 32
• Bradley Jordahl-Redlin, 3012 Armor Terrace 33
• Andrea Mason, 2844 132nd Avenue, Coon Rapids 34
• Heidi Andermack, no address 35
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Assistant City Manager Yunker indicated there were no phone call-in’s and no one has indicated 37
they wished to speak online. 38
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Mr. Peder Engebretson, 3124 Rankin Road, indicated he was at the meeting as a person of faith, 40
St. Anthony citizen and a public-school teacher. He thought about democracy as not be a thing 41
that they have but something they do. He believed everyone in the community deserves to be 42
heard and speaking justice in their hearts. Out of respect to their young voices, he is in favor of 43
the proposed mural. These young people deserve a yes or no tonight and if necessary, the chance 44
to proposed alternatives in the future. He urged the Council to vote in support of this mural. 45
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Ms. Sabrina King, 3628 Roosevelt Street, indicated she did not agree and felt this is going to 1
open up something so much more. This will allow people to come forward and say the mural 2
was approved so they want something too. It is something where she has seen St. Anthony 3
Police Department make the changes. They are within the community and are active. They did 4
not do it, the person who did it no longer works there. Change starts with us and if it something 5
where they want a mural then to put it on their house and people can still see it, but this is the 6
entire community and not just them. She personally did not agree with it and did not think this 7
should be approved. 8
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Mr. Paul Brett, 3625 Coolidge Street, indicated he was at the meeting to express his support for 10
the request to place a mural honoring the memory of Philando Castile on this building and he 11
thought this would be one of the most important steps the City could take toward showing that 12
St. Anthony Village is a Village that is truly welcoming to all. The mural would honor the 13
memory of Mr. Castile and it could become a place of healing for the family of Mr. Castile and 14
for all of his friends and all of the people that fought for justice for him in the same way that the 15
corner of 38th and Chicago is becoming a healing place for the memory of George Floyd. We 16
really need something like this in the community and is something that goes way past the 17
community and will help them to recognize the City’s place in the larger Twin Cities 18
community. He thought it was important to remember that while a lot of the same people may 19
not work in the same positions, St. Anthony has been involved in some pretty serious 20
discriminatory and racist acts and have had to pay a lot of money and fines to the Department of 21
Justice because of some of them. It is important for them to remember that the City is starting to 22
turn a big corner on a lot of these things and starting to move in a very different way. He thought 23
the City could find a way to work around the City Ordinance too. 24
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Mayor Stille noted as a point of clarification, the City has not paid the Department of Justice any 26
money in fines. 27
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Ms. Mel Chaput, 3537 Coolidge Street NE, stated she is hearing from a lot of folks speaking 29
talking about this mural and about the accountability and the reminder that the mural can work to 30
help heal but the other point she wants to make is they need representation in this community. 31
The residents need it in the schools, in our leadership. She explained she has two kids of color 32
and she knew that they need to feel represented. She has heard over the years and since Mr. 33
Castile was killed that they feel invisible and that this is a place that they belong. She did not 34
think this is an uncommon thought for the kids of color in this community. She thought a mural 35
like this will give the kids hope that they are seen, heard, and valued and she thought that kind of 36
representation is incredibly important. This mural is an opportunity to bring a chair to the table. 37
People have been talking about this for four years and has fallen on deaf ears. She stated the 38
City Council needs to take a serious look at this mural and ask yourself why they would not go 39
forward with something like this. 40
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Mr. Mark Wald, 3024 Harding Street, voiced his support for the mural. He sensed the passion in 42
Semhar’s voice when she spoke, and it reminded him of the passions of the people he works 43
with. He had to admit that for up to the first ninety percent of his life he has been rather tone 44
deaf to the challenges that people of color face. Four years ago when Mr. Castile was killed he 45
was saddened but it did not really sink in and then when George Floyd was killed it spurred a lot 46
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of discussion for people and he started to see what the challenges really were and why people are 1
so angry. He indicated he needs this mural to remind him of the challenges and anger of the 2
colored people and that there is racial injustice in the world. He urged the mural to be 3
commissioned and painted. 4
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Ms. Sandi Sherman indicated she sent an email but needed to comment. She listened to Mr. 6
Casey’s reference to the Ordinance which he felt would preclude this mural and she thought it 7
was a big stretch because no one is donating money or asking for something to be renamed. The 8
community is asking for a piece of art that reflects something that happened to and in the 9
community to be put up as a way to acknowledge, memorialize and as a way to heal. 10
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Mr. James Wald, 3024 Harding Street, voiced his support for the mural in remembrance of 12
Philando Castile on the wall of City Hall. He asked what tangible steps the City has taken since 13
this atrocity to combat the crippling effects of systematic racism and police injustice. As a 14
community they must set the standard for rectifying our inequities of the past. We must hold the 15
community members, our representatives and most of all our Police Officers accountable for 16
what they have done. What better way to start this than painting a beautiful mural to remember 17
the life of Philando Castile. A mural like this does not have a political agenda. A mural like this 18
does not breed hate or division, what a mural like this does do is let every single person in this 19
community know that as a City we will not sit back and allow racism to fester. As a City we will 20
value the voices of people of color just as much as we do their white counterparts. Every single 21
day our officers will drive into the station and see the smiling face of Philando Castile. His smile 22
will not be a smile of condemnation but rather a smile that reminds them that they have to be 23
better. That every day they must vow to search each and every member of this community with 24
quality and grace, regardless of the color of their skin. 25
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Mr. Randy Anderson, 3604 33rd Avenue, stated he hears of the passion expressed and he can feel 27
the concern which is wonderful. There are probably, however, many individuals within the City 28
of St. Anthony who may not see it the same way. They may feel that having a mural is not a 29
source of unity in the community but instead causing more disunity and uncomfortableness. 30
Promotion of values that they may not agree with such as a support for maybe, Black Lives 31
Matter, which whether you personally express a confidence and good feeling towards Black 32
Lives Matter, as far as maybe fifty percent of the American people, and who knows how many 33
within the community, they are not as comfortable with Black Lives Matter. Either with the 34
philosophy behind it, those who represent it, the damage that has resulted because of it and so to 35
some degree then having a mural may not be a unifying, helpful, healing process that we would 36
like to have and maybe the better healing process comes from each of us enjoying each other, 37
getting to know each other and experiencing life together and really respecting each other at a 38
deeper level than merely saying that we respect each other or that something will help the 39
community experience the unity and we may find out that it is really not helping to bring greater 40
unity but maybe uncomfortableness. He explained there were a number of people in St. 41
Anthony, who when the people came down 33rd and saw people carrying AK47’s did not feel 42
very comfortable about that march through there even though it was peaceful but never the less, 43
there may be a lot of people within the community who are not encouraged by a mural but may 44
feel very sad to have a mural. Some people have different opinions that this audience may not 45
agree with and everybody is free to have their opinion and to encourage others to see their 46
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opinion and to respect their opinion and even follow along and agree with their position and want 1
to stand up for that position but there are a lot of people who do not have the same opinion, 2
either for their character of Philando Castile or their concern of Black Lives Matter in the United 3
States today. And the philosophy that may be under herding a lot of what is going on in the 4
society today that is causing a tremendous amount of disunity in the Nation. To his feelings, he 5
did not think the mural is the appropriate way to encourage unity and healing in the community 6
but rather eating meals with each other and enjoying each other’s company, sharing common 7
values, work side by side but not opening the idea of having murals, which may be the first of 8
many murals because there are people who have deep feelings about all kinds of different issues 9
and may want that represented by somebody that they see as standing for that particular value 10
that they hope all will agree with. He thought it would be a good idea not to have the mural and 11
to work in other ways of uniting, caring, listening, and developing a sense of respect. 12
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Ms. Kara Ballot, 3637 Roosevelt Street, indicated she is a Native American and have lived in 14
this community her entire life. She believed art does help heal but this is a public building and 15
we pay our taxes and she did not believe that on the wall of a public building there should be art 16
and those kind of murals because it does open them up for other murals. She asked where does it 17
stop and where does the line get drawn. 18
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Ms. Jessica Swiontek, 2704 Murray Avenue, stated she has lived in St. Anthony for six months 20
and loves the community. She has discovered that the property she lives on is in possession of a 21
racial covenant. She explained what a racial covenant is. She believed that they have a lot of 22
work to do and she supports the mural that is being attempted to be added to the City. She 23
wanted to know why it is easier for her to select a beer that she would like to find at the St. 24
Anthony Municipal Liquor store near her home than it is to find the records for any of the Police 25
Officers within the City. This is just information that she would like to know, as a citizen, to be 26
more informed. She explained she is thirty-three years old and feels like she has a lot of 27
American history to catch up on. She is from a family that has served in the armed forces with 28
people of many color and she did not know that we, as a Country, have come very far in 29
recognizing the education that is missing from a lot of us. It makes her very sad that so many 30
people were not afforded the same luxuries. She thought that a mural is an incredible step and 31
thought this brings a lot of discomfort. She is nervous because she does have a high level of 32
discomfort in the lack of education she has and that she needs to relearn and catch up on so that 33
she can be a better steward to her kids and others in the community. 34
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Mr. Brett stated the community does not need to be afraid of the Freedom Riders, they are 36
probably not here protecting us. He would challenge the state about feeling discomfort if a 37
mural went up would be wrong, the discomfort felt for such a mural pale in comparison to the 38
discomfort that people of color and black indigenous people feel when they have to go out at 39
night and worry about being pulled over. He indicated he works with a lot of black men and they 40
have a lot of problems getting pulled over. He was not sure if St. Anthony was getting any better 41
because he has heard some things in the past. That fear of disunity caused by a mural and that 42
discomfort is not the discomfort they have to fear, we have to fear the discomfort that our youth 43
of color are feeling in schools. They do not want them leaving the St. Anthony School system 44
feeling that their concerns were not heard or that we are not recognizing how unsafe they are. 45
We really need to focus it back and think. 46
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Mayor Stille closed the public input. He asked the City Council for discussion or a motion to 2
approve or deny the request. 3
4
Councilmember Randle applauded the work that Semhar Solomon has been doing but he did not 5
agree with the mural. He has heard many people say that this will bring the community closer 6
together, but he did not think so. He thought it would divide the community. He has heard the 7
residents and people who have spoken at the meeting but he also represents St. Anthony as a 8
whole and he has heard from a lot of other residents who have chosen not to speak in public, 9
probably for the same reason that the gentleman spoke of, afraid of repercussions or being 10
bashed or whatever on social media. He indicated he is not on social media, so he did not know 11
the extent of it, only about what people hear. He did not believe it would bring them together. 12
He is open for some type of compromise and was willing to work with the community to do 13
something as a community as a whole. He did not believe this is the way to do it and once the 14
door is opened there will be unattended consequences behind it and there will be requests for 15
other murals and where will the line be drawn so he will not be in favor of the mural and he is 16
also not pleased about the location of it. He did not think anyone in that Police Department need 17
reminding what happened four years ago. The Police Department has made major strides since 18
then. We are quick to pounce on them when something is wrong, but we never give them their 19
due diligence for protecting us and making the changes they have made. He stated he just does 20
not reach out and talk to white people, he also reaches out and talks to people of color to get their 21
opinions on this. Other people need to be able to have open dialogue and open discussion 22
without feeling like they are under attack. He was open for suggestions and discussion in the 23
future. 24
25
Councilmember Walker thought it was good there was diversity on the Council, and he would 26
say he would have to disagree to previous comments. They should not get lost in rhetoric. There 27
is a term called confirmation bias where the evidence you look for is confirming what you 28
already want to believe is the case. There is a lot of rhetoric out there. The comment regarding 29
Black Lives Matter is divisive and is dangerous, that is more rhetoric than substance. When 30
someone says they do not like the term, that offends him because he is black, and his life does 31
matter. It is a matter of logic and it puzzles him that people do not see the importance of the 32
distinction made. He was puzzled why people will say All Lives Matter but refuse to say Black 33
Lives Matter, it is a matter of pure logic. He indicated they can get together and have meals 34
together, but it should not be reactionary, it should be just a given and should not be the result of 35
having someone be shot by a Police Officer or a matter or racism. He stated there are Black 36
Lives Matter individuals who are in the movement, he is not in the movement but definitely 37
stand for the statement and is definitely open to interaction. He explained some believe that 38
mural would be divisive and cause division, who is causing the division, those who are the 39
creators of the mural or those who are opposing the mural. Restricting smokers from public 40
buildings was divisive, wearing seatbelts was divisive. The Civil Rights Movement was often 41
called divisive and the leaders were called agitators. He was puzzled that when a mural is being 42
proposed that same rhetoric is being used again. On a grand scale, so was slavery divisive and it 43
split the Union. No one fighting for justice would suggest that addressing slavery should be 44
forbidden or not discussed because it divides the Union. It goes without saying that pretty much 45
any call to justice will leave those not interested in justice to oppose it, thus causing division. 46
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Division often exposes those on the wrong side of justice. Speaking of justice, there are different 1
kinds of justice, there is compensatory justice, and there are other kinds of justice. There is 2
something called restorative justice, and a mural could function in that way. We should not 3
narrow our attention to one type of justice. There are other forms of justice that need to be 4
pursued and not limited to a check to a family member. 5
6
Councilmember Walker explained a mural is not disrespectful to the Police Department. When 7
the idea came to his attention, he thought it was a great idea. He thought he had a healthy 8
relationship with the Police Department, and he can actually and honestly say to the Police 9
Officers that this is not disrespecting the department because he did not see them being charged 10
with anything here. A mural is simply honoring a person and does not say anything about how a 11
person was killed, it could and he did not know what the mural may look like but to have a 12
presumption that a mural is by definition going to be anti-police. Maybe it could be an image of 13
remembering Philando Castile for his life, what people value of him as a person. People coming 14
to the City, not knowing the history of Philando Castile, and seeing the mural, given what he just 15
said, would not know what happened to this man. They would see the positive things stated 16
about him, like we see at a funeral. 17
18
Councilmember Walker personally believed that the Police Department is doing great things and 19
making some reforms. He applauded the Police Department and was not in opposition to it, 20
while at the same time he thought a mural actually is not in opposition to the Police Department. 21
He stated there is no slippery slope here with this mural. The death of Philando Castile was a 22
unique experience for this community and cannot be compared to any other situation and should 23
not be treated in the same category of other individuals that someone may want to honor with a 24
mural. 25
26
Councilmember Jenson thanked the residents for being at the meeting. He explained he attended 27
a rally for Philando Castile on June 6th. He wanted to broaden his perspective and see how he 28
could take additional steps towards reconciling and repairing the relationships in the community. 29
He believes listening to each other with respect and being willing to change in our relationships 30
regardless of skin color will lead us towards greater justice and peace. All towards the goals to 31
eliminate systemic racism. Early on, he heard many speeches focused on racism within our 32
society and why change and honest, open dialogue is imperative. Something they need to 33
continue to address, follow up and act upon. He also heard speeches telling how terrible the City 34
and School District is. He stated at 5:45 p.m., during the rally he saw six men arrive as a group 35
on the corner of 33rd and Silver Lake Road, each one was carrying automatic assault riffles and 36
he felt quite unnerved to see them and walked away. In Tuesday’s StarTribune paper, two of the 37
men were pictured flanking some of the leaders of the event. The tone of the rally changed as 38
they marched to 37th Avenue back to Nativity Lutheran Church. Their chant was “F... the 39
Police”. The men with the assault riffles intimidated people along the march and fortunately no 40
shots were fired. 41
42
Councilmember Jenson shared some significant 2020 statistics with the audience. He stated the 43
City took immediate action following Philando Castile’s death. He explained how City Staff and 44
the Police Department held themselves accountable by making operational changes to prevent 45
this type of tragedy from reoccurring. This was accomplished by reaching out to President 46
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Obama’s Twenty-First Century Procedural Justice Initiatives to the Department of Justice, the 1
Cops Technical Assistance Program and followed up with a deployment of body cameras. He 2
stated St. Anthony is the only city in American with a population under ten thousand to go 3
through this two-year training. We also confirmed that the City procedures meet the standards of 4
Eight Cannot Wait Campaign. This program has identified eight practices leading to fewer 5
deaths. In 2019 the St. Anthony Police Department reviewed its manual to ensure that 6
Department policies comply with all eight policies. 7
8
Councilmember Jenson stated multiple chants of “F...the Police” and marching on our streets 9
with automatic assault weapons do not reflect the spirit of healing and reconciliation, quite the 10
opposite and this behavior of hatred will not promote further positive reform. Following the 11
rally, his impression is the message of the mural is to be put up for spite and not supporting our 12
goal to end systematic racism. Furthermore, he cannot support this request nor any other request 13
for political statements and advertisements to be placed on City walls and structures. He stated 14
he was open to other avenues for additional reconciliation. 15
16
Mayor Stille indicated there was a person who raised their hand on Zoom. 17
18
Ms. Hawo Kamal, 3021 Silver Lake Road, stated for the gentleman that got up and talked about 19
feelings, for him it may be feelings but for the people of color in St. Anthony, it is their 20
livelihood. She stated for people of color they are not comfortable every single day in St. 21
Anthony. She stated St. Anthony has not done anything given the current situations of people of 22
color. She stated her people are not bitter, they are mad entirely. She stated she supports this 23
and believes it will be a great healing opportunity for St. Anthony. 24
25
Councilmember Webster stated she was quite proud of the community. She received over eighty 26
emails from residents either expressing their support or not supporting the mural. She 27
appreciated how the residents are recognizing the leadership of the young people, like Ms. 28
Solomon. She believed art can heal and supported the idea of a mural, but she cannot support the 29
mural on a publicly owned building. She also supports exploring alternatives. How might we 30
look at this mural as a way of generating conversation. 31
32
Councilmember Walker thought they needed to make a distinction between listening and 33
hearing. Hearing is a very passive ability we have, and listening is very active and intentional. 34
They should not get lost in the rhetoric or some particular actions that occurred in the marching 35
and the language that was used or the men who showed up. They need to focus on the reason 36
why this was done and should not focus on the words but the what it means. Many people are 37
fed up. If we do not have a mural or even one on public property then those who are suggesting 38
or initiating a mural should be partners in the City’s decision making in terms of what is done if 39
the mural is not approved rather than the City deciding what occurs. 40
41
Mayor Stille thought maybe they should all work together and figure out what to do. He thought 42
the discussion tonight was inspiring with a lot of thought and a lot of words that ring true. He 43
thanked Semhar Solomon for bringing this forward and told her she was very passionate in 44
which the way she presented herself. He thought the idea of putting a mural on City property 45
makes him not supportive for two significant reasons. He stated this would be a precedent along 46
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with unintended consequences. He stated the City has said no many times over the years and he 1
did not want to take a chance of setting a precedent for something occurring in the future. He 2
thought they needed to be supportive of the Police Department and training in fair and impartial 3
training techniques with de-escalation and implicit biased training. They need to make sure that 4
a tragedy like what happened with Philando Castile does not happen again. He did not like the 5
idea of having a mural on the Police Department wall is because of mental health and he thought 6
it was important for the Police Officers to have good mental health and common sense tells him 7
that daily punishment of the Police when they walk in the door is not a good thing and they need 8
to find other ways to encourage them and we all need to find better ways to work together. 9
10
Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to deny the request. 11
12
Councilmember Walker apologized to Councilmember Randle but did the motion need to be an 13
issue about the mural or the mural on the building itself because if the distinction is not made it 14
will be shut down immediately. Mayor Stille indicated the Council needed to stick to what is at 15
hand and will not expand tonight. 16
17
Councilmember Randle expanded on the motion to state: 18
19
Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to deny the mural on 20
public property. 21
22
Ayes – 4, Nays – 1(Walker). Motion carried. 23
24
VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS. 25
26
City Manager Casey reported that Saturday is carboard recycling event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 27
Public Works. Coffee with the Council is also this Saturday and will be hosted by 28
Councilmember Walker and Councilmember Webster through Zoom. He also acknowledged the 29
work that was done by the Police, Public Works and Fire Departments from the Monday’s march 30
and keeping everyone safe. He thought it was good outcome overall without any injuries. 31
32
Councilmember Webster stated on Monday, July 6th she attended the remembrance event of the 33
death of Philando Castile as organized by Ms. Solomon. It was a well-attended event. July 7th 34
the City Council had a work session and talked about realigning some of the paid holidays. 35
Thursday, July 9th, she had the opportunity to be the guest speaker on a Boy Scout Zoom 36
meeting, the topic was Constitutional Rights and Obligations of US Citizens. She thanked Troop 37
Leader Mark Duncan. 38
39
Councilmember Randle stated he attended the July 7th work session as well and discussed 40
budget, holiday realignment and other items. Sunday, July 10th, he attended the Sister City 41
meeting and they are promoting a road show from Finland in October, if it happens and will be 42
held at the 3M Building. 43
44
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Councilmember Jenson stated he attended the work session as well and eight items were 1
discussed with no decisions being made. On July 10th he attended the Ramsey County Local 2
League of Governments meeting where there was discussion about the CARES Act program. 3
4
Councilmember Walker stated on June 25th he was recorded for the program City Speaks for 5
CTV. The person who interviewed him was Dan Healy and they talked about recent racial 6
tension in the Country in light of the death of George Floyd. Since that time, he has been in 7
conversations with a lot of residents in person, at a distance, discussing the same matters. He 8
also attended the gathering for Philando Castile but was not there for the march. 9
10
Mayor Stille stated he attended the work session where the budget was discussed. On July 13th, 11
he went to the Regional Council of Mayor meeting and the topic was learning and School 12
Districts and how they are coping with COVID and distance learning. He also attended the 13
Mississippi Water Management Organization Board of Director meeting today. 14
15
VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM. 16
17
Mayor Stille invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items that 18
are not on the regular agenda. 19
20
City Manager Casey indicated he received two emails from the following residents: 21
22
• Ms. Marie Schuster, 3409 31st Avenue NE 23
• Mr. Rick Schuster, 3409 31st Avenue NE 24
25
IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. 26
27
None. 28
29
X. ADJOURNMENT. 30
31
Mayor Stille adjourned the meeting at 9:23 p.m. 32
33
34
Respectfully submitted, 35
Sue Osbeck 36
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 37
38
Mayor 39
ATTEST: 40
City Clerk 41
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Saint Anthony Village
DATE: July 28, 2020 Approved:
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: License Clerk
ITEM: License and Permits for Approval:
Mechanical Licenses:
Centerpoint Energy MN Gas, Golden Valley, MN
Hamlin Installations, Hammond, WI
Metro Gas Installers, Andover, MN
Standard Heating & Air Conditioning, Minneapolis, MN
Commercial Rental License:
Applicant: Northern Gopher Enterprises
Location: 3200 – 3225 Diamond Eight Ter
3804 Highcrest Rd
Applicant: Highland Court
Location: 3800 – 3808 Macalaster Dr
Applicant: Sandberg Family Partnership
Location: 3820 Macalaster Dr
Residential Rental Licenses:
Applicant: Thomas Kringstad
Location: 2516 29th Ave NE
Applicant: James Eischens
Location: 2905 32nd Ave NE
Applicant: Girffin Hillbo
Location: 3515 37th Ave NE
Applicant: Haile Araya
Location: 3537 37th Ave NE
Applicant: Mutombo Muvundamina
Location: 2601 Kenzie Ter #229
Applicant: ASI Hennepin County
Location: 3512 Silver Lake Rd NE
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City of St Anthony Village CITY OF ST ANTHONY CHECK REGISTER Page: 1
Check Issue Dates: 7/13/2020 - 7/29/2020 Jul 22, 2020 11:06AM
Vendor Number Payee Check Number Check Issue Date Amount
12942 KEVIN MCCANN 41448 07/13/2020 355.09
12760 10322006 SSI MN TRANCHE (FD)41449 07/29/2020 1,098.40
12933 AA EQUIPMENT COMPANY 41450 07/29/2020 4,116.76
10011 ABLE HOSE & RUBBER LLC 41451 07/29/2020 48.55
10029 ADVANCED GRAPHIX, INC.41452 07/29/2020 480.00
10039 AIRGAS USA LLC 41453 07/29/2020 50.40
1122 AM CRAFTS SPIRITS 41454 07/29/2020 54.50
12944 APOLLO HEATING & AIR 41455 07/29/2020 40.00
10098 ARAMARK 41456 07/29/2020 238.72
1100 ARTISIAN BEER COMPANY 41457 07/29/2020 8,027.95
10115 ASPEN MILLS 41458 07/29/2020 125.95
10146 BARTON SAND AND GRAVEL 41459 07/29/2020 675.00
1013 BELLBOY CORPORATION 41460 07/29/2020 11,421.85
1014 BELLBOY CORPORATION 41461 07/29/2020 243.15
10172 BIFFS, INC.41462 07/29/2020 228.00
2009 BLACK STACK BREWING 41463 07/29/2020 189.00
8544 BOURGET IMPORTS 41464 07/29/2020 317.25
10186 BOYER TRUCKS LAUDERDALE 41465 07/29/2020 208.00
1018 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN BEER 41466 07/29/2020 25,427.70
1011 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN WINE & SPIRITS 41467 07/29/2020 14,560.21
1009 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN WINE & SPIRITS 41468 07/29/2020 1,200.40
1017 CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES 41469 07/29/2020 32,332.01
10252 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 41470 07/29/2020 2,229.37
10263 CENTURYLINK 41471 07/29/2020 354.01
12596 CINTAS 41472 07/29/2020 924.09
10290 CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON 41473 07/29/2020 180.93
10293 CITY OF ROSEVILLE 41474 07/29/2020 147.41
10306 CITY WIDE WINDOW SERVICE INC 41475 07/29/2020 69.47
1010 CLEAR RIVER BEVERAGE COMPANY 41476 07/29/2020 2,134.60
12924 COREMARK METALS 41477 07/29/2020 84.50
1042 CRYSTAL SPRINGS ICE 41478 07/29/2020 998.09
12773 CUMMINS SALES & SERVICE 41479 07/29/2020 456.63
10373 DAILEY DATA & ASSOCIATES 41480 07/29/2020 337.50
10393 DELL MARKETING LP 41481 07/29/2020 577.00
10411 DIAMOND VOGEL PAINTS 41482 07/29/2020 1,484.60
2031 EARTH RIDER BREWERY 41483 07/29/2020 640.00
10461 EHLERS & ASSOCIATES, INC.41484 07/29/2020 4,847.50
10482 ESCH CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY, INC.41485 07/29/2020 419.00
10501 FASTENAL COMPANY 41486 07/29/2020 7.43
10508 FERGUSON WATERWORKS 41487 07/29/2020 45.09
10526 FLEETPRIDE 41488 07/29/2020 134.02
11775 FREEDOM MAILING SERVICES 41489 07/29/2020 57.26
11866 GALLS 41490 07/29/2020 2,105.85
12943 GLAESER, CATHERINE 41491 07/29/2020 16.50
10582 GRAFFITTI SOLUTIONS, INC.41492 07/29/2020 89.00
1021 GREAT LAKES COCA COLA 41493 07/29/2020 775.04
12910 GROUP HEALTH INC - WORKSITE 41494 07/29/2020 57.00
10624 HAWKINS, INC 41495 07/29/2020 6,046.02
10642 HENN CNTY INFO TECH DEPT 41496 07/29/2020 4,997.21
10661 HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER 41497 07/29/2020 600.80
1019 HOHENSTEIN'S, INC 41498 07/29/2020 14,798.35
2013 INBOUND BREWCO 41499 07/29/2020 426.00
1027 INDEED BREWING COMPANY 41500 07/29/2020 7,196.15
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Check Issue Dates: 7/13/2020 - 7/29/2020 Jul 22, 2020 11:06AM
Vendor Number Payee Check Number Check Issue Date Amount
10733 INSTRUMENTAL RESEARCH, INC.41501 07/29/2020 100.00
11754 INTEGRATED LOSS CONTROL, INC.41502 07/29/2020 617.00
1016 JJ TAYLOR DISTRIBUTING 41503 07/29/2020 26,990.05
1102 JOHNSON BROTHERS 41504 07/29/2020 3,377.67
1004 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO.41505 07/29/2020 11,222.90
1005 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY.41506 07/29/2020 10,028.92
1006 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY.41507 07/29/2020 8,966.83
1044 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY.41508 07/29/2020 6,329.91
10797 KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS 41509 07/29/2020 46.38
2028 LADONA CERVECERIA 41510 07/29/2020 216.00
10816 LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES 41511 07/29/2020 33.60
12894 LEAST SERVICE/COUNSELING LLC 41512 07/29/2020 712.50
2010 LUPULIN BREWING 41513 07/29/2020 481.45
10874 MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT GROUP 41514 07/29/2020 72.38
2029 MEGA BEER 41515 07/29/2020 417.30
2005 MILK AND HONEY CIDERS 41516 07/29/2020 1,138.00
11871 MINNESOTA DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY 41517 07/29/2020 10.00
10992 MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL 41518 07/29/2020 3,700.00
11019 MISTER CAR WASH 41519 07/29/2020 13.04
11063 MOST DEPENDABLE FOUNTAINS 41520 07/29/2020 301.00
12441 MTI DISTRIBUTING INC 41521 07/29/2020 60.18
1051 NEW FRANCE WINE COMPANY 41522 07/29/2020 1,052.00
11132 NORTH SUBURBAN COMMUNICATIONS 41523 07/29/2020 6,060.19
12088 OFFICE 8 41524 07/29/2020 141.08
11163 OFFICE DEPOT 41525 07/29/2020 21.82
2011 OMNI BREWING 41526 07/29/2020 444.00
1012 PAUSTIS & SONS 41527 07/29/2020 5,461.50
2034 PEQUOD DISTRIBUTION 41528 07/29/2020 2,936.00
1001 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 41529 07/29/2020 4,592.00
1002 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 41530 07/29/2020 6,062.25
11241 POSTMASTER - MPLS BMEU 41531 07/29/2020 2,000.00
2019 PRYES BREWING COMPANY 41532 07/29/2020 506.00
11302 RAMSEY COUNTY 41533 07/29/2020 11,823.62
11316 RDO EQUIPMENT COMPANY 41534 07/29/2020 127,632.00
11539 REDPATH AND COMPANY 41535 07/29/2020 47,690.00
11991 RL LARSON EXCAVATING INC 41536 07/29/2020 519,452.71
11357 RUFFRIDGE JOHNSON EQUIP COMPANY 41537 07/29/2020 700.00
1065 SAINT CROIX 41538 07/29/2020 119.00
2018 SMALL LOT WINES 41539 07/29/2020 146.05
1024 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 41540 07/29/2020 4,266.83
1008 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 41541 07/29/2020 2,445.68
1026 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 41542 07/29/2020 13,189.64
1036 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 41543 07/29/2020 605.12
11478 STAR TRIBUNE 41544 07/29/2020 628.80
2001 STEEL TOE BREWING 41545 07/29/2020 246.00
12123 SUMMIT COMPANIES 41546 07/29/2020 145.80
11543 TECH SALES CO 41547 07/29/2020 450.00
11552 TESSMAN SEED INC.41548 07/29/2020 244.00
11566 TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL 41549 07/29/2020 158.45
11819 TRUE NORTH ELECTRIC 41550 07/29/2020 519.65
11609 TWIN CITY GARAGE DOOR 41551 07/29/2020 427.50
11612 TWIN CITY JANITOR SUPPLY 41552 07/29/2020 76.92
11626 U.S. BANK (PURCHASING CARD)41553 07/29/2020 6,363.50
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Check Issue Dates: 7/13/2020 - 7/29/2020 Jul 22, 2020 11:06AM
Vendor Number Payee Check Number Check Issue Date Amount
12776 USS MINNESOTA ONE MT LLC (CH)41554 07/29/2020 8,198.12
11674 VERIZON WIRELESS 41555 07/29/2020 185.10
1025 VINOCOPIA 41556 07/29/2020 1,457.46
11699 WAL-MART BUSINESS CENTER 41557 07/29/2020 5.68
1034 WINE COMPANY/THE 41558 07/29/2020 2,130.60
1038 WINE MERCHANTS INC 41559 07/29/2020 895.80
1032 WINEBOW 41560 07/29/2020 435.00
11740 XCEL ENERGY 41561 07/29/2020 21,981.75
Grand Totals: 1,031,408.04
Bond Payment Wire Transfers:
Bond Trust Services $487,672.50
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MEMORANDUM
To: St. Anthony Village Mayor and City Council
Mark Casey, City Manager
From: Stephen Grittman, City Planner
Date: City Council Regular Meeting; July 28, 2020
NAC Project No. 323.01 – 20.07
Request: Request to keep six (6) chickens in an R-1 Zoning District
Location: 3529 Edward Street NE
DISCUSSION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff has received an inquiry from the Applicant owners dated July 15, 2020 requesting a permit to keep
six female chickens at their residential property at the above address. The property is zoned R-1, Single
Family Residential, and is surrounded primarily by single family neighborhood in all directions.
The Applicants have provided a
diagram of the property showing
the location and dimensions of
the chicken coop in relation to
their property. The location is
approximately 20 feet from the
rear (east) property line. The
chicken coop structure is
approximately 20 square feet in
area, with an open fenced “run”
of 12 feet by 8 feet, extending
east from the coop. The
application does not specify
height of the coop or run, but
from photographs, appears to be
approximately 8 feet in height.
According to the information provided by the applicants, the chicken coop is partially shielded from
neighboring views by existing tree cover. For accessory buildings, a setback requirement from adjoining
side and rear lot lines is 5 feet. As noted above, the applicants propose a setback of 20 feet or more.The
applicant should verify this setback as a part of their approval.
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The chicken coop is constructed of wood and will be painted to match the exterior of the house
currently on the property. The applicants also note that the run will be fully enclosed with hardware
cloth, a heavy wire mesh material, to prevent access from predators.
As noted, the applicants are requesting approval for six female chickens (hens). The City’s requirements
will typically specify that the chickens must all be hens, no male roosters permitted on the property to
avoid noise concerns. The application indicates compliance with this condition.
CITY CODE RELATED TO REQUEST
Title IX General Regulations, Chapter 91 Animals, Section § 91.56 KEEPING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS states
that “No person may keep swine, cattle, horses, goats, or more than 2 dogs or 3 dogs allowed under §
91.01 through 91.05 or fowl, within the city nearer than 500 feet to any human habitation or platted
land, without approval of the City Council. The City Council may, before approving or denying any
request for approval, request a report from the Health Officer concerning the effect on public health.”
REQUESTED ACTION
Staff has reviewed the request, and recommends approval of the application as submitted.
1. Motion to adopt a resolution approving the request to keep six female chickens on the
property located at 3529 Edward Street NE. A resolution reflecting approval is attached to
this staff report.
2. Motion to deny the request for chickens at 3529 Edward Street NE, and direct staff to prepare a
resolution declaring terms of the same. In the event the City Council chooses denial of the
request, it should clearly state its reasons for the denial and direct staff to prepare a resolution
based on said findings.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Request Letter and Diagrams
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July 15th, 2020
St. Anthony City Council
3301 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony, MN 55418
Dear Council Members,
We are requesting a permit to keep 6 chickens in our backyard at 3529 Edward St. NE. We are
fortunate to have a large backyard, so we love the idea of using some land to raise hens for
eggs to feed our family and friends. It will also be a great experience for our children, so they
can learn to be responsible and respectful of animals.
Our coop and run will be located toward the back of our property, at least 20 feet from
neighboring properties. It will be built and painted to match the exterior or our home, and it will
be situated between many fruit trees and plants, so it will not be very visible to neighbors. Since
we have predators in the neighborhood, the run will be enclosed using hardware cloth on the
sides and top.
Below you will find a sketch of the coop, list of materials, and location in our yard. Thank you for
considering our request and please contact us if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Nikoline, Tony, Raury, and Celeste Tushar
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 20-059
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST TO KEEP SIX (6) FEMALE CHICKENS IN
AN R-1 ZONING DISTRICT AT 3529 EDWARD STREET NE
WHEREAS, staff received a request from Nikoline, Tony, Raury, and Celeste Tushar
for permission to keep chickens on the property located at 3529 Edward Street NE; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony Code of Ordinances, Section 91.56, Keeping of
Certain Animals, specifies that livestock, including fowl, require approval from the City Council;
and
WHEREAS, Nikoline, Tony, Raury, and Celeste Tushar have submitted a written
request for approval from the City Council, as outlined in Subsection 91.56, to approve their
request to keep chickens; and
WHEREAS, Nikoline, Tony, Raury, and Celeste Tushar have submitted a geographical
description of the placement of the enclosure that will house the chickens in relation to their
property; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County Environmental Health Division has stated that this matter
is within the City’s jurisdiction and authority; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St.
Anthony Village approves the request to keep six (6) female chickens in an R-1 Zoning District at
3529 Edward Street NE.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the placement of the coop must meet setback
requirements of at least 5 feet from the side and rear property lines.
APPROVED in the regular session of the City Council on July 28, 2020.
_________________________________________
Randy Stille, Mayor
ATTEST:___________________________
Nicole Miller, City Clerk
Review for Administration: _______________________________________
Mark Casey, City Manager
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MEMORANDUM
To: St. Anthony Village Mayor and City Council
Mark Casey, City Manager
From: Stephen Grittman, City Planner
Date: City Council Regular Meeting; July 28, 2020
NAC Project No. 323.01 – 20.10
Request: Request to keep four (4) chickens in an R-1 Zoning District
Location: 3629 Coolidge Street NE
DISCUSSION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff has received an inquiry from the Applicant owners dated July 7, 2020 requesting a permit to keep
four female chickens at their residential property at the above address. The property is zoned R-1, Single
Family Residential, and is surrounded primarily by single family neighborhood in all directions.
The Applicants have provided a diagram
of the property showing the location and
dimensions of the chicken coop in
relation to their property. The location is
approximately 6 feet from the rear (east)
property line and 8 feet from the side
(south) boundary. The structure consists
of a fenced-in run with the coop structure
above. The run area is proposed to be 6
feet wide by 15 feet long. The application
does not specify overall height of the
coop. The coop structure itself appears to
be 4 feet in height, and would appear to
be approximately 7-8 feet in height above
ground overall.
According to aerial photography, the
chicken coop appears to be shielded from
neighboring views by existing tree and
shrub cover. For accessory buildings, a setback requirement from adjoining side and rear lot lines is 5
feet. As noted above, the applicants propose setbacks of 6 and 8 feet.
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The chicken coop is constructed of wood and will be painted to match the exterior materials of other
structures and fencing currently on the property.
As noted, the applicants are requesting approval for four female chickens (hens). The City’s
requirements will typically specify that the chickens must all be hens, no male roosters permitted on the
property to avoid noise concerns. The application indicates compliance with this condition.
CITY CODE RELATED TO REQUEST
Title IX General Regulations, Chapter 91 Animals, Section § 91.56 KEEPING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS states
that “No person may keep swine, cattle, horses, goats, or more than 2 dogs or 3 dogs allowed under §
91.01 through 91.05 or fowl, within the city nearer than 500 feet to any human habitation or platted
land, without approval of the City Council. The City Council may, before approving or denying any
request for approval, request a report from the Health Officer concerning the effect on public health.”
REQUESTED ACTION
Staff has reviewed the request, and recommends approval of the application as submitted.
1. Motion to adopt a resolution approving the request to keep six female chickens on the
property located at 3629 Coolidge Street NE. A resolution reflecting approval is attached to
this staff report.
2. Motion to deny the request for chickens at 3629 Coolidge Street NE, and direct staff to prepare
a resolution declaring terms of the same. In the event the City Council chooses denial of the
request, it should clearly state its reasons for the denial and direct staff to prepare a resolution
based on said findings.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Request Letter and Diagrams
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July 7, 2020
St Anthony Village City Council
3301 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony Village, MN 55418
Re: Request for Permit to house Chickens
Dear Mayor and Council Member,
I am writing to request a permit to keep four female chickens on our property located
at 3629 Coolidge St NE. I have attached a drawing of our back yard which includes the
placement of the coop.
Our lot is approximately 0.23 acres, and we plan to house the chickens in a small coop
with an enclosed run (approximately 6x15) in the southeast corner of the property.
This corner is relatively isolated from our neighbors, with pine trees directly to the
south of it, an 8 foot fence shielding the neighbors directly to our east, the trees in our
yard and our garden hide it from view of the neighbors to the north of us, so we think it
will be minimally noticeable. We will not keep any roosters so noise will also be kept to
a minimum. Thank you for your consideration of our request.
Please let me know if you have any questions or if you need further information.
Matt, Claire, Liam and Grayson Holder
3629 Coolidge St NE
St. Anthony Village, MN 55418
p) 702.526.1862 e) mattandclairesf@gmail.com
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HOUSE
3629 Coolidge St NE
Chicken Run, Pen and Coop. Area
6’x 15’: 6’ off of the east property line
and 8’ off of the south property line
Pre Built Structure
Product Height: 48 ''
Foraging or Run Area Width: 36 in.
Product Length: 76 ''
Product Width: 36.4 in.
Coolidge St NE
Wood on pen matches our rear/east fence, our
veggie boxes and fencing around the veggie
boxes.
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 20-060
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST TO KEEP FOUR (4) FEMALE CHICKENS
IN AN R-1 ZONING DISTRICT AT 3659 COOLIDGE STREET NE
WHEREAS, staff received a request from Matt, Claire, Liam and Grayson Holder
for permission to keep chickens on the property located at 3659 Coolidge Street NE; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony Code of Ordinances, Section 91.56, Keeping of
Certain Animals, specifies that livestock, including fowl, require approval from the City Council;
and
WHEREAS, Matt, Claire, Liam and Grayson Holder have submitted a written request
for approval from the City Council, as outlined in Subsection 91.56, to approve their request to
keep chickens; and
WHEREAS, Matt, Claire, Liam and Grayson Holder have submitted a geographical
description of the placement of the enclosure that will house the chickens in relation to their
property; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County Environmental Health Division has stated that this matter
is within the City’s jurisdiction and authority; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St.
Anthony Village approves the request to keep four (4) female chickens in an R-1 Zoning District
at 3659 Coolidge Street NE.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the placement of the coop must meet setback
requirements of at least 5 feet from the side and rear property lines.
APPROVED in the regular session of the City Council on July 28, 2020.
_________________________________________
Randy Stille, Mayor
ATTEST:___________________________
Nicole Miller, City Clerk
Review for Administration: _______________________________________
Mark Casey, City Manager
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REQUEST FOR ACCESS CORPORATION ACTION (RACA)
Meeting Date: -
Agenda Item No.: -
Department Approval Executive Director Approval
- -
Item Description: JPA Resolution to Include Non-geographically Contiguous Cities
Page 1 of 1
BACKGROUND 1
On July 16, 2020, the North Suburban Communications Commission voted to update the Joint 2
Powers Agreement to include the following: 3
Under section II, General Purpose, “public, educational, and governmental” was spelled out to 4
explain PEG. Also added in section II was “local community media, including cable television” 5
programming. The purpose of this was to broaden the language to include beyond cable 6
programming. 7
Section V.1, “geographically contiguous to any of these named municipalizes and” was removed. 8
Section V.4 “a majority of the members” was added, and “five” was removed. This makes the 9
document more evergreen as membership changes. This change was also done in section 6 and 8. 10
Section V.8 “Unless otherwise required herein, all official actions of the Commission must receive 11
two-thirds (2/3) of all the authorized votes cast on that issue at a duly constituted meeting of the 12
Commission and the affirmative vote of a majority of the appointed directors present and voting. 13
Abstentions shall not be considered authorized votes cast. 14
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POLICY OBJECTIVE 16
To adopt the recently updated Joint Powers Agreement that will make it possible to include non-17
geographically contiguous cities. 18
BUDGET IMPLICATIONS 19
NA 20
STAFF RECOMMENDATION 21
NA 22
REQUESTED ACCESS CORPORATION ACTION 23
To vote to bring the resolution as presented to each member city for approval on the consent agenda. 24
Prepared by: Dana Healy, Executive Director
Attachments: A: 7c_Support_JPAResolution
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Revised 2020
AMENDED
NORTH SUBURBAN COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF A CABLE COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISES
I. PARTIES
The parties to this Agreement are governmental units of the state of Minnesota. This
Agreement is made pursuant to Minnesota statutes Section 471.59, as amended.
II. GENERAL PURPOSE
The general purpose of this Agreement is to establish an organization to administer
and enforce the respective cable franchises of the parties; to administer the procedure for the
renewal of the existing cable franchises and the procedure for the award of new cable
franchises; to promote, coordinate, administer and develop public, educational, and
governmental (PEG) access cable television channels and local community media, including
cable television programming; and to conduct such other activities authorized herein as may
be necessary to establish and enforce consumer protection standards for cable subscribers of
the members of the organization.
III. NAME
The name of the organization is the North Suburban Communications Commission
(NSCC).
IV. DEFINITION OF TERMS
Section 1. For the purposes of this Agreement, the terms defined in this Article shall
have the meanings given to them.
Section 2. “Commission” means the Board of Directors created pursuant to this
Agreement.
Section 3. “Council” means the governing body of a member.
Section 4. “Franchise” means that cable communications franchise granted by all
cities listed in Article V, section 1.
Section 5. “Grantee” means any person or entity to whom a franchise has been
granted by a member.
Section 6. “Member” means a municipality which enters into this Agreement.
Section 7. “System” means that cable communications system more specifically
defined in the Franchise Ordinance of the Member.
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V. MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. The municipalities of Arden Hills, Falcon Heights, Little Canada,
Lauderdale, Mounds View, New Brighton, North Oaks, Roseville, and St. Anthony are
eligible to be the Members of the Commission. Any municipality geographically contiguous
to any of these named municipalities and served by a cable communications system through
the same Grantee may become a Member pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
Section 2. Any municipality desiring to become a Member shall execute a copy of
this Agreement and conform to all requirements herein.
Section 3. The initial Members shall be those municipalities listed in Section 1 of
this Article V.
Section 4. Municipalities desiring to become Members after the date specified in
Article V; Section 3, may be admitted by an affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the votes
of the Members of the Commission, with at least a majority of the Members five (5)
Members voting in the affirmative. The Commission may, by resolution, impose conditions
upon the admission of additional members.
VI. DIRECTORS; VOTING
Section 1. Each Member shall be entitled to one (1) director to represent it on the
Commission. Each director is entitled to vote in direct proportion to the percent of annual
revenues attributable to the municipality represented by the director to the total annual
revenues of the system for the prior year rounded to the nearest whole number, provided,
however, that each director shall have at least one vote. For the purposes of this section, the
annual revenues for each Member and the total annual system revenues as of December 31
of each year shall be determined by the records of the cable operator filed with the
Commission with the annual franchise fee. Prior to the first Commission meeting in March
of each year, the Secretary/Treasurer of the Commission shall determine the number of
votes for each Member in accordance with this section and certify the results to the Chair.
Section 2. A director shall be appointed by resolution of the Council of each
Member. A director shall serve until a successor is appointed. Directors shall serve without
compensation from the Commission.
Section 3. Each Member may appoint an alternate director or directors. The
Commission, in its By-Laws, may prescribe the extent of an alternate’s powers and duties.
Section 4. A vacancy in the office of director will exist for any of the reasons set
forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 351.02 or upon a revocation of a director’s appointment
duly filed by a Member with the Commission. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment for
the unexpired portion of the term of director by the Council of the Member whose position
on the Commission is vacant.
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Section 5. There shall be no voting by proxy, but all votes must be cast by the
director or the duly authorized alternate at a Commission meeting.
Section 6. The presence of five a majority of the appointed directors representing a
majority of the total authorized votes of all directors shall constitute a quorum, but a smaller
number may adjourn from time to time.
Section 7. A director shall not be eligible to vote on behalf of the director’s
municipality during the time said municipality is in default on any contribution or
payment to the Commission. During the existence of such default, the vote or votes of
such Member shall not be counted for the purposes of this Agreement.
Section 8. Unless otherwise required herein, all official actions of the Commission
must receive two-thirds (2/3) of all the authorized votes cast on that issue at a duly constituted
meeting of the Commission and the affirmative vote of five a majority of the appointed
directors present and voting. Abstentions shall not be considered authorized votes cast.
VII. EFFECTIVE DATE
Section 1. A municipality may enter into this Agreement by resolution of its council
and the duly authorized execution of a copy of this Agreement by its proper officers.
Thereupon, the clerk or other appropriate officer of the municipality shall file a duly
executed copy of this Agreement, together with a certified copy of the authorizing
resolution, with the Commission.
Section 2. This Agreement and any amendments thereto are effective on the date when
executed agreements and authorizing resolutions of all of the members named in Article V,
Section 1, have been filed as provided in this Article.
VIII. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION
Section 1. The powers and duties of the Commission shall include the powers set forth in
this Article.
Section 2. The Commission may make such contracts, grants, and take such other action
as it deems necessary and appropriate to accomplish the general purposes of the organization.
The Commission may not contract for the purchase of real estate without the prior authorization
of the member municipalities. Any purchases or contracts made shall conform to the
requirements applicable to Minnesota statutory cities.
Section 3. The Commission shall assume all authority and undertake all tasks necessary
to coordinate, administer, and enforce the Franchise of each Member except for that authority
and those tasks specifically retained by a Member.
Section 4. The Commission may provide for the prosecution, defense, or other
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participation in actions or proceedings at law in which it may have an interest, and may employ
counsel for that purpose. It may employ such other persons as it deems necessary to accomplish
its powers and duties. Such employees may be on a full time, part-time or consulting basis, as the
Commission determines, and the Commission may make any required employer contributions
which local governmental units are authorized or required to make by law.
Section 5. The Commission may conduct such research and investigation and take such
action as it deems necessary including participation and appearance in proceedings of State and
Federal regulatory, legislative or administrative bodies, or on any matter related to or affecting
cable communication franchises.
Section 6. The Commission may obtain from Grantee and from any other source
such information relating to the cable communications franchises as any member is entitled to
obtain from Grantee or others.
Section 7. The Commission may accept gifts, apply for and use grants, enter into
agreements required in connection therewith and hold, use and dispose of money or property
received as a gift or grant in accordance with the terms thereof.
Section 8. The Commission shall make an annual, independent audit of the books of the
Commission and shall make an annual financial accounting and report in writing to the
Members. Its books and records shall be available for examination by the Members at all
reasonable times.
Section 9. The Commission may delegate authority to its executive committee. Such
delegation of authority shall be by motion of the Commission and may be conditioned in such a
manner as the Commission may determine.
Section 10. The Commission shall adopt By-Laws which may be amended from time to
time.
Section 11. The Commission shall be responsible for the PEG access channels and local
community media, including cable television programming within or for the geographic area
of the Member cities of the Commission Should any Member withdraw from the
Commission as of the date of any renewal of the Cable Television Franchise Ordinance, or in
any year thereafter, the withdrawing Member shall assume all responsibility for PEG access
cable television channels and programming within or for the geographic boundaries of the
withdrawing municipality, as more specifically delineated in Article XI, Section 3, of this
Agreement.
Section 12. The Commission may designate an entity or entities to perform any
functions the Commission deems necessary relative to the Commission’s responsibility for
community programming. The Commission may provide funds, support services, and the use
of equipment and property to the designated entity, provided that title to all equipment and
property shall not pass to the designated entity without the prior approval of all directors.
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IX. OFFICERS
Section 1. The officers of the Commission shall consist of a chair, a vice-chair, and a
secretary/treasurer. Officers of the Commission shall be elected annually for one-year terms.
Officers shall be limited to two consecutive one-year terms in a given office.
Section 2. A vacancy in the office of chair, vice-chair, or secretary/treasurer shall occur
for any of the reasons for which a vacancy in the office of a director shall occur. Vacancies in
these offices shall be filled by the Commission for the unexpired portion of the term.
Section 3. The three officers shall all be members of the executive committee.
Section 4. The chair shall preside at all meetings of the Commission and the executive
committee. The vice-chair shall act as chair in the absence of the chair.
Section 5. The secretary/treasurer shall be responsible for keeping a record of all of the
proceedings of the Commission and executive committee and shall be responsible for custody of
all funds, for the keeping of all financial records of the Commission and for such other matters as
shall be delegated by the Commission. The Commission may require that the secretary/treasurer
post a fidelity bond or other insurance against loss of Commission funds in an amount approved
by the Commission, at the expense of the Commission. Said fidelity bond or other insurance may
cover all persons authorized to handle funds of the Commission.
Section 6. The Commission may appoint such other officers as it deems necessary. All
such officers shall be appointed from the membership of the Commission.
X. FINANCIAL MATTERS
Section 1. The fiscal year of the Commission shall be the calendar year.
Section 2. Commission funds may be expended by the Commission in accordance with
the procedures established by law for the expenditure of funds by Minnesota Statutory Cities.
Orders, checks and drafts must be signed by any two of the officers. Other legal instruments shall
be executed, with authority of the Commission, by the chair and secretary/treasurer. Contracts
shall be let and purchases made in accordance with the procedures established by law for
Minnesota Statutory Cities.
Section 3. The financial contributions of the Members in support of the Commission
shall be in direct proportion to the percent of annual franchise fee revenues of each Member to
the total franchise fee revenues of the System for the prior year multiplied by the
Commission’s total annual assessment to the Members.
Section 4. A proposed budget for the ensuing calendar year shall be formulated by the
Commission and submitted to the Members on or before October 15. Final action adopting a
budget for the ensuing calendar year shall be taken by the Commission on or before December
15 of each year.
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Section 5. Any Member may inspect and copy the Commission books and records at any
and all reasonable times. All books and records shall be kept in accordance with normal and
accepted accounting procedures and principles used by Minnesota Statutory cities.
XI. DURATION
Section 1. The Commission shall continue for an indefinite term unless the number of
Members shall become less than five. The Commission may also be terminated by mutual
agreement of all of the Members at any time.
Section 2. In order to prevent obligation for its financial contribution to the Commission
for the ensuing year, a Member shall withdraw from the Commission by filing a written notice
with the Commission by July 1 of any year giving notice of withdrawal effective at the end of
that calendar year; and membership shall continue until the effective date of the withdrawal.
Prior to the effective date of withdrawal, a notice of withdrawal may be rescinded by October 15
by a Member. If a Member withdraws before dissolution of the Commission, the Member shall
have no claim against the assets of the Commission. A Member withdrawing after October 15
shall be obligated to pay its entire contribution for the ensuing year as outlined in the budget of
the Commission for the ensuing year.
Section 3. Should any Member withdraw from the Commission, the withdrawing
member shall assume the responsibilities for PEG access cable television channels and
programming within and for the geographic boundaries of the withdrawing municipality as
described in Article VIII, section 11, herein.
Section 4. In the event of dissolution, the Commission shall determine the measures
necessary to affect the dissolution and shall provide for the taking of such measures as
promptly as circumstances permit, subject to the provisions of this Agreement. Upon
dissolution of the Commission, all remaining assets of the Commission, after payment of
obligations, shall be distributed among the then existing Members in proportion to the most
recent Member-by-Member breakdown of the franchise fee as reported by the Grantee. The
Commission shall continue to exist after dissolution for such period, no longer than six
months, as is necessary to wind up its affairs but for no other purpose.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned municipality has caused this Agreement to
be signed on its behalf this ______ day of ________________________, 2020.
WITNESSED BY:
___________________________________of ______________________________________
__________________________________by: ______________________________________
Its: _____________________________
Filed in the office of the NSCC this _________ day of ______________________, 2020.
Prepared by:
Michael R. Bradley
Bradley Law, LLC
2145 Woodlane Drive, Suite 106
Woodbury, MN 55125
(651) 379-0900
mike@bradleylawmn.com
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 20-061
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AMENDED NORTH SUBURBAN
COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION JOINT AND COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony is a member of North Suburban
Communications Commission (NSCC); and
WHEREAS, the North Suburban Communications Commission voted to update
the Joint Powers Agreement to Include Non-geographically Contiguous Cities; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
St. Anthony Village approves the amended North Suburban Communications
Commission Joint and Cooperative Agreement.
APPROVED in the regular session of the City Council on July 28, 2020.
_________________________________________
Randy Stille, Mayor
ATTEST:___________________________
Nicole Miller, City Clerk
Review for Administration: _______________________________________
Mark Casey, City Manager
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ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
LIQUOR OPERATIONS Mid-Year Report
July 28, 2020
CONVENIENT LOCATIONS
•Silver Lake Village Store
2602 39th Ave
•Marketplace Store
2700 Highway 88
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MISSION STATEMENT
Our goal at St. Anthony Village Wine and Spirits is to
actively prevent the sale of beverages that contain
alcohol to minors and intoxicated persons, while
simultaneously generating revenue for the community,
in accordance with all city, state and county liquor laws
and ordinances.
VISION STATEMENT
The St. Anthony Village Wine and Spirits brand is
committed to providing a unique retail environment that
is based on excellent customer service, product selection,
competitive pricing, while providing safe, bright and
clean stores that drive long term customer loyalty.
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THE VALUE OF MUNICIPAL
LIQUOR OPERATIONS
•“Without municipal liquor profits, cities would need to either reduce their
budgets or increase their fees and property taxes”
•“In general, they do not operate any differently than a private liquor store”
•“Municipal stores must abide by the same laws and three-tier distribution model”
•“Residents also benefit from a publicly owned asset that generates an economic
return on equity and capital, putting taxpayer dollars to productive use”
-Valuation Viewpoints, Shenehon Business & Real Estate Valuations
THE VALUE OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE WINE AND SPIRITS
Our Profits are transferred to the
General Fund and can be used to:
•Provide Property Tax Levy Relief
•Provide Funds for Equipment
Purchases for Police, Fire and Public
Works Departments
•Supplement General Fund Purchases
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CONDITIONS THROUGH JUNE
2020
•Change of Customer Purchasing Habits
•Increased ticket sales/purchases
•Increase large size purchases
•Increased sales of higher priced/quality items
•Sales Increase of 9.5%
•Net Profit Increase of 64%
•Diminishing Product Availability
JANUARY –JUNE 2019 -2020 SALES AND PROFIT COMPARISON
Year to Date 6/30/20 6/30/19 Increase
(Decrease)
Sales $3,118,255.12 $2,845,397.04 $272,858.08
Less: Purchases/Cost of Goods
Sold
$2,316,596.87 $2,121,746.90 $194,849.97
Gross Profit $801,658.25 $723,650.14 $78,008.11
Operating Expense:
Salaries, Wages, &
Benefits
$408,864.37 $414,299.96 ($5,435.59)
All Other Expenses $218,432.34 $202,064.88 $16,367.46
Total Operating Expense $627,296.71 $616,364.84 $10,931.87
Profit from Operations $174.361.54 $107,285.30 $67,076.24
Non/Operating
Revenue/Expenditures
($490.12)($1,351.18)$861.06
Net Income $173,871.42 $105,934.12 $67,937.30
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2020 SALES COMPARISON
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
800,000
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Monthly Sales
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
COVID -19…..WHERE WE WERE (PRE -VIRUS)
•Sales Increase During January and
February
•City Goal Setting
•Physical Inventory
•Social Media Advertising
•Research Collaboration Project with Local
Distilleries and Breweries
•Strategic Planning Session with MMBA
•Legislative Day at the Capital
•Marketplace Store Reset
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COVID -19…..WHERE WE ARE NOW
•Unpredictable Retail Environment
•Increased Customer Social Interaction
•Reduced Store Hours and Days
•Daily Cleaning and Disinfecting of
Stores
•Monitor and Implement COVID-19
Guidelines Provided by CDC, MDH
and Governors Office
•Diminishing Product Availability
•National Coin Shortage
LOOKING AHEAD……2020
•Curbside Customer Order Pick-Up
Option (Fall)
•Customer Delivery Option (Future)
•Pre-plan and Prepare For Holiday
Business
•St. Anthony Village 75th Anniversary
•Collaboration Products with Local
Distilleries and Breweries
•Evaluate Future Store Hours
•Monitor Latest Technology to Provide
Staff and Customer Safety Measures
•Reinvesting in Infrastructure
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WEBSITE www.savmn.com
•Event Calendar
•Monthly Specials
•Product Requests
•Store Hours
•Contact Information
•“Notify Me”, Email & Text Alerts
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action steps responsibility comments
Continue Phosphorus Reduction Initiative JH, ENG
Continue Silver Lake Clean Up (delist)JH, ENG
Continue a rain barrel & rain garden workshop JH Barrels delivered
Maintain highest Greenstep Cities status JH Awarded Step 5
Promote Water Conservation JH
Continue less paper office concept All Reviewing licensing and permit review software for on-line process. Fire Dept. personnel files
scanned
Explore alternate energy ideas/vehicles MC, JH, ENG, SG Monitoring available grant programs
Explore expansion of Organics MC, NM Included in RFP in organized collection contract
Continue solar garden participation & explore expansion MC, SG Both Wright and Sherburne County solar gardens are operational
Continue Fix-it Clinic & TechDump NM, JH Scheduled for 10/10
Maintain Tree City Certification JH Awarded in March 2020
Renew Organized Collection contract MC, NM Continued discussions with collectors for RFP for single collector
City of St. Anthony Goals Chart
SAFE, SOUND & PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY
WELCOMING "VILLAGE"
QUALITY HOUSING & COMMERCIAL/ INDUSTRIAL BUSINESSES
ROBUST TECHNOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE
2020STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
GOALSBuild and Cultivate Environmental Responsibility
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action steps responsibility comments
Manage 5G expansion MC, JH, ENG, SG Met with Verizon to review permitting process
Complete 2020 street, utility and sidewalk project JH, ENG Construction underway. Anticipate substantial completion by 9/15
Continue accessible pedestrian signals (APS)JH, ENG Installed on 29th/County Road C.
Explore traffic safety re-alignments, i.e. "road diets"JH, ENG Kenzie & Stinson on Hennepin County CIP & 37th on Ramsey County TIP
Continue LED Lighting upgrades city-wide JH Reviewing tennis courts
Review adequacy, function & size of public facilities All COVID retrofits at City Hall and liquor stores. C2 & C3 ballfield drainage tiling. Reviewing
tennis courts resurfacing.
Explore Turf Improvements with School District MC, JH, ENG, SG Amended Community Center lease to provide donation
Expand Mill and overlay program SR, JH, ENG Incorporated into Street & Utility Reconstruction schedule
Explore sanitary sewer Inflow & Infiltration reduction policy SR, JH, ENG Provided ability to assess costs to property taxes. Included in street & utility reconstruction
process
Monitor Mpls Park Board Grand Rounds planning MC, JH, ENG, SG Continued discussions for St. Anthony Blvd from 35 W to Hwy 88.
Explore reuse of sump pump water JH, ENG
Adopt 2040 Comprehensive Plan SG Adopted
action steps responsibility comments
Implement Police Department Strategic Plan JM Working on expansion of data collection and reporting. Added Use of Force report,
#8Can'twait analysis
Continue Support of Family Services Collaborative initiatives All
Provide more on-line city services from website All Online form for Clean Up Day 9/12/20
Participate in Night to Unite JM Rescheduled for 10/6
Expand innovative citizen engagement & gathering opportunities All Setting up meeting with Faith Community Leaders
Review Citizen's Academy model for enhancement opportunities ALL
Continue youth engagement activities MC, NM Commission student liaisons are placed
Build upon existing engagement with community organizations ALL Fire Dept. meetings with Elmwood Church
Assist with St. Anthony Village 75th Anniversary in 2020 MC Created a logo. Liquor operations collaborated with a provider for a limited release product.
Foster & Encourage Civic Engagement
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action steps responsibility comments
Continue in the Government Alliance on Race & Equity (GARE) cohort CY Membership with National GARE. Compiling analysis of 2018 & 2019 code enforcement data
Implement Race & Equity Plan CY R & E Inclusion Team meeting regularly. Working on Welcoming Initiatives. Staff training
postponed due to COVID. Online resources made available to staff
Continue to conduct Council Tour of City All Virtual tour conducted on 6/15
Ensure city code reflects sustainability initiatives MC, SG
Conduct local Business Retention & Expansion program MC Delayed due to COVID
Explore redevelopment of city-owned property MC Continued discussions for both the former bowling alley site (2654 Kenzie) and gas
station/strip mall (3803 Stinson)
Enhance Mental Health Awareness & Initiatives for staff All Implemented "check up from the neck up" for police & fire. Staff wide session postponed
due to COVID.
Explore administrative citations for code enforcement MS
Prepare emergency response plan MS
Explore viability of a community healthy lifestyle initiatives MC
action steps responsibility comments
Expand & Integrate communication options to residents MC, NM
Messages from Mayor, Council and police chief, 1st & 2nd Qtr"Ask the City"-58, 2020 Street
Project-10, Police Community Engagement-5, Doran Multifamily Development-1,
VillageNotes-2, SAV Wine/Spirits-18
Build comprehensive communication plan to tell our story MC, NM
Install informative signage at sustainability project locations in the city JH Installing signs with QR codes
Enhance sustainability tour online/mobile map NM, ENG Completed update for web based on-line
Continue Coffee with the Council MC Session held on 2/15. Due to COVID 3/21, 4/18, 5/16 & 6/20 were canceled. 7/18, 8/15 &
9/19 scheduled
Enhance use of media/videos in city communications ALL COVID Council video.
Explore Options for Mass Emergency Communications MS
Foster engagement and relationships with rental communities "neighborhoods"All Complete Count Committee sent out Census promotion postcard to all multi-family units
Implement enhancements to city newsletter NM, JK Layout has been updated
Create & Maintain Healthy Neighborhoods
Communicate Transparently & Effectively
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action steps responsibility comments
Plan and implement new technology for all city applications All Zoom meetings
Conduct operational audit of police officer body cams JM Monthly internal audits conducted. Bi-annual audit to be done
Continue Summer Survival school JM,MS Canceled due to COVID
Continue crime prevention initiatives & community outreach JM Implemented "Lights On" & Driver Diversion programs
Explore pedestrian & bike friendly routes including sidewalks JH, ENG "Yield to Peds" signage installed on St. Anthony Blvd. County Road C sidewalk and bike paths
completed. Implementing SRTS signage along 37th and 33rd/Rankin
Continue traffic studies on major roadways & intersections JH, ENG Speed limits reduced to 25 mph on interior streets. Implementing SRTS recommendations.
Participate in public safety joint mental health initiatives JM Community social worker implemented
Patient follow-up after critical incidents MS On hold due to COVID's restrictions on visiting hospitals
Implement property identification technology JM
action Steps responsibility comments
Track grant outcomes & new opportunities All 1st Quarter-$34,206.74, 2nd Quarter-$48,519.69. Working on CARES & FEMA
reimbursements do to COVID
Maintain cooperative ventures with other entities All Assisting Birchwood Village in selection and transition to radio read meters/software.
Plan 2021 levy and street improvement program SR Debt levy discussed at 3/31 work session. Levy and budget discussed at 7/7 work session
Support professional development MC, CY Postponed due to COVID
Review staffing, compensation, and organizational structure MC, CY Implemented staff remote work. Ensuring dept. head and ass't not working on-site to
mitigate COVID exposure.
Expand sharing of major equipment items with other governmental entities JH, JM, MS Discussions with MWMO on servicing pumps
Continue exploring ownership vs. leasing ALL
Compile existing tools into long-term financial plan (Budget, Peak to Plateau,
CIP, etc.)SR Working with Ehlers to development cash flow strategy for remaining life existing and
decertified TIF district. Final piece needed to create the blended model.
KEY
CC - City Council SR- Shelly Rueckert JK - Janet Kimmel
MC - Mark Casey JH - Jay Hartman
MS - Mark Sitarz ENG - Justin Messner ML - Mike Larson
NM - Nicole Miller SG - Steve Grittman CY - Charlie Yunker
JM - Jon Mangseth
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Date Type Staff Present
August 3 Special
5:30 p.m.Worksession
City Council
City Manager
August 4 Special
5:30 p.m.Worksession
City Council
City Manager
August 11 Regular
8:00 p.m.
Planning Commission items from July
SANB #282 Presentation
Approve 2021 Feasibility Study and Order Plans and Specs
City Council
City Manager
August 25 Regular
Budget Presentation
Students in Leadership-Consent
Rescind Peacetime emergencies
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
September 8 Regular
Planning Commission items from August
2021 Preliminary Operating Budget and Levy-Public Hearing
Kiwanis Peanut Day
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
September 22 Regular
Fire Prevention Presentation
Night to Unite Presentation
Night to Unite Proclamation
City Council
City Manager
Fire Dept
Police Chief
October 13 Regular
Planning Commission items from September
Quarterly Donations & Grants
Preliminary Certification of Delinquent Waste Hauler Accounts-Consent Agenda
Preliminary Certification of Delinquent Utility Accounts-Consent Agenda
Quarterly Goals Update
City Council
City Manager
October 27 Regular Approval of CIP
1st Reading Water, Sewer, & Stormwater-Public Hearing
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
November 10 Regular
Planning Commission items from October
2nd Reading Water, Sewer, & Stormwater
Authorizing polling places for 2021
Declaring members of AB Ballot Board for 2021
City Council
City Manager
November 24 Regular
Fire Prevention Poster Winners
Water Conservation Poster Winners
Final Reading Water, Sewer, & Stormwater
2021 Fee Schedule
Students in Government Presentation
City Council
City Manager
Fire Dept
Public Works Director
December 8 Regular
Planning Commission items from November
Appoint Parks and Planning Commissioners and Chair/Vice Chairs
Setting Salary of City Manager
Authorizing Transfers & Closing of Specified Funds
Setting the 2021 City & HRA Budgets and Final Property Tax Levy -Public Hearing
2021 Street Project Approve Plans & Specifications, Authorize Advertisement for Bids
Approval of 2021 Planning Commission Work Plan (motion only)
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
City Engineer
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
2020
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Date Type Staff Present
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
December 22 Regular City Council
City Manager
January 12 Regular
Planning Commission items from December
Housekeeping Resolutions
Resolution for the Street Improvement Bond Reimbursement
Quarterly Donations & Grants
City Council
City Manager
January 26 Regular
Public Works Snow Plowing Operations presentation
NYFS Agreement
Winterfest
Outside Orgs-Council
City Council
City Manager
February 9 Regular Planning Commission items from January
2021 Planning Commission Work Plan- (motion only)
City Council
City Manager
February 23 Regular
Administration Annual Report
Adoption of Strategic Plan
2021 Parks and Environmental Commission Work Plan- (motion only)
2021 Street Project Call for Hearing on Improvements, Call for Hearing on Assessments,
Order Preparation of Assessments
City Council
City Manager
City Engineer
March 9 Regular
Planning Commission Items from February
Liquor Annual Report
Liquor License Renewals
GreenCorp Member application-resolution
CTV Presentation
Public Works Annual Report
City Council
City Manager
Liquor Op Manager
Public Works Director
March 23 Regular
Police Annual Report
Wyland Water Challenge
Public Hearing-Budget Calendar
City Council
City Manager
Police Dept
Finance Director
April 13 Regular
Planning Commission Items from March
Quarterly Donations & Grants
Fire Annual Report
Spirit of St. Anthony Award
2021 Street Project Public Hearing, Order Improvements, Adopt & Confirm Assessments,
Award Contract for Construction, Call for Sale of GO Bonds
Arbor Day Proclamation
Earth Day Proclamation
Public Hearing-Budget Calendar
City Council
City Manager
Fire Dept
City Engineer
April 27 Regular 2020 Street Project-Approve Sale of Bonds City Council
City Manager
May 11 Regular
Planning Commission items from April
Insurance Renewal
Tort Limits - Consent
Order 2022 Feasibility Study
Police Department Annual Report
City Council
City Manager
City Engineer
2021
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Date Type Staff Present
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
May 25 Regular
Salo Park Concert Series
Chamber of the Year and Business of the Year
Finance Annual Report
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
June 8 Regular Planning Commission Items from May City Council
City Manager
June 22 Regular Audit Presentation
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
July 13 Regular
Planning Commission items from June
Quarterly Donations & Grants
City Council
City Manager
July 27 Regular
Liquor Operations Mid Year Report
VillageFest Presentation
Quarterly Goals Update
Wyland Mayor's Water Challenge
City Council
City Manager
Liquor Op Mgr
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