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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 10, 2021
CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Stille called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Stille invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL.
Present: Mayor Stille, Councilmembers Jenson, Randle, Walker and Webster.
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Charlie Yunker, City Planner Steve Grittman and City Engineer Justin
Messner.
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
ITEMS.
I. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 10, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
Motion by Councilmember Webster, seconded by Councilmember Randle, to approve the City
Council Meeting Agenda of August 10, 2021 as presented.
Motion carried 5-0.
H. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITION — NONE.
III. CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approve July 27, 2021, Council meeting minutes.
B. Licenses and permits.
C. Claims.
Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the Consent
Agenda items.
Motion carried 5-0.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING — NONE.
V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF.
A. Ordinance 2021-03: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 152 of the St. Anthony City Code,
known as the Zoning Ordinance, Amending the R-4 Multiple Family Zoning District.
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1 City Planner Steve Grittman reviewed at their April meeting the Planning Commission discussed
2 staff -proposed amendments to the R-4 Zoning District during a work session. At that session, the
3 Commission agreed that the proposed amendment, with some additions and modifications, was
4 ready to proceed to consideration at a public hearing for formal Planning Commission
5 recommendation.
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7 The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the updated language at its July 20, 2021
8 Regular Meeting. No resident or public comments were received. The intent of the update is to
9 create a zoning district for multiple family development that is consistent with the
10 Comprehensive Plan in terms of density, allows for more contemporary building size and scope,
11 and identifies a series of baseline performance standards and expectations for any new such
12 development.
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14 A copy of the current regulations in place, as well as an updated table -form document that lists
15 the series of potential amendments to the district was provided to the City Council for review.
16 Comments are provided for each proposed change discussing the rationale behind the new
17 language. Also provided is ordinance -form language, and a red -lined version identifying all the
18 changes from the current code.
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20 The current district language was established many years ago, and reflects a more moderate
21 density, suburban style of multi -family development. In the past few years, the City has
22 considered multi -family projects on four different sites. One of these projects did not proceed.
23 Each of those were required to utilize the PUD zoning process due to a series of modifications
24 the projects required from typical R-4 regulations, including density, setbacks, parking
25 calculations, height, and other factors.
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27 The current R-4 District restricts density to anywhere from about 13 units per acre up to 24 units
28 per acre, depending upon the size of the building. Over the past two years, the City considered
29 and adopted, an updated Comprehensive Plan that directs development in high density zoning
30 districts to between 20 and 40 units per acre.
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32 The items included in the last stage of updating are:
33 • Modify the prior staff -proposed allowable maximum height from sixty feet and five
34 stories to fifty feet and four stories.
35 • Address the proposed requirement for location of senior multi -family on a collector or
36 arterial street (due to concerns over existing facilities that may not comply with this
37 standard). The proposed language includes an alternative that the facility is served by
38 alternative transit options, either public or privately offered.
39 • Adding requirements to the "General Regulations" in Section 152.105 relating to:
40 o Building materials;
41 o Landscaping; and
42 o Sustainability.
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44 Planning Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval of the proposed amendments.
45 These changes will make multi -family development more straightforward in those areas where it
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1 is proposed, set specific minimum expectations for such development, and bring the zoning
2 ordinance more closely into conformance with the Comprehensive Plan.
4 Councilmember Randle asked if this is in response to the concessions made to the Interstate
5 project or has it been in the works for a while. Mr. Grittman stated this was being discussed prior
6 to COVID.
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8 Councilmember Walker asked about the requirements for building materials. Mr. Grittman stated
9 the recommendation is that a threshold percentage of exterior wall be a higher level of building
10 materials. Architecture and building materials will be part of the project review.
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12 Councilmember Jenson stated he liked the way the basic changes were summarized. He asked
13 under item H including one resident at least 55 years old. Mr. Grittman stated one occupant
14 needs to be 55 years old or older but other occupants in same unit could be under 55.
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16 Mayor Stille asked about item H also and believe it needs to say all units need to have at least
17 one occupant 55 years old or older. Mayor Stille also asked about if restrictions change and how
18 can the City protect themselves. Mr. Grittman stated a Development Contract would need to be
19 in place and the purpose of the project cannot be changed. Some projects may be age restricted
20 with subsidies.
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22 Councilmember Webster thanked Mr. Grittman and the Planning Commission for their work on
23 this. She asked what the Planning Commission would be reviewing next. Mr. Grittman stated he
24 did not bring his list. Mayor Stille suggested this item be voted on and then Mr. Grittman can
25 provide next steps for the Planning Commission. He agreed the work by the Planning
26 Commission and Staff was well done.
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28 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Webster, to adopt Ordinance
29 2021-03; An Ordinance amending the R-4, Multiple Family Zoning District, Section 152.100 —
30 152.105, it its entirety, with the addition of the word "all" by Mayor Stille.
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32 Motion carried 5-0.
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34 Mr. Grittman stated Staff has been reviewing the Code for conflicts and some with entail zoning
35 ordinance changes and code changes. The allowed use of single-family residential property in the
36 community and how redevelopment and rehabilitation is treated to have owners reinvest in their
37 properties.
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39 B. Resolution 21-062, a Resolution Approving Summary Publication for Ordinance 2021-
40 03.
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42 City Manager Yunker reviewed this Resolution is to approve summary publication for Ordinance
43 2021-03.
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45 Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Walker, to approve Resolution
46 21-062; a Resolution Approving Summary Publication for Ordinance 2021-03.
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4 VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
Motion carried 5-0.
6 A. Resolution 21-063, a Resolution Receiving Feasibility Report and Ordering Plans and
7 Specifications for the 2022 Street and Utility Improvements.
9 City Engineer Justin Messner reviewed the 2022 Street and Utility Improvement Project
10 feasibility report for the reconstruction of Rankin Road from 33 d Avenue NE to 3151 Avenue NE.
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12 The feasibility report also proposes the following locations for bituminous mill and overlay:
13 • Crestview Drive from 31" Avenue NE to 29 h Avenue NE.
14 • Armour Terrace from Silver Lake Road to Crestview.
15 • Bell Lane from Armour Terrace to Crestview Drive.
16 • East Gate Road from Crestview Drive to Rankin Road.
17 • Coolidge Street Alley from Murray Avenue to 29 h Avenue NE.
18 • Murray Avenue/St. Anthony Boulevard Alley from Wilson Street to Coolidge Street.
19 • 29a' Avenue NE/St. Anthony Boulevard Alley bounded by 29a' Avenue NE.
20 • Roosevelt Street Alley bounded by St. Anthony Boulevard and Stinson Boulevard.
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22 Mr. Messner provided a power point presentation. He reviewed the method for selection of
23 reconstruction projects is flood relief effort, existing utility deterioration, pavement condition,
24 and adjacent infrastructure replacement (construction phasing). The method for selection for
25 mill & overlay projects is to maintain previously reconstructed roadways (age), pavement rating
26 — PCI and pavement cores. The street and utility improvements include sanitary sewer system
27 improvements (pvc pipe), water distribution system improvements (watermain and water
28 service), and drainage improvements (storm sewer will be added where it is missing).
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30 The project costs and funding breakdown were reviewed by Mr. Messner. The total street and
31 utility improvements for 2022 total $2,293,600.00 of which $483,070.00 will come from
32 assessments and $1,810,530.00 will be City cost. Maps showing the properties to be assessed
33 were shown for the Street Reconstruction and the Mill & Overlay. Mr. Messner will recheck the
34 Mill & Overlay Improvements as to why it isn't 50-50.
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36 Mr. Messner reviewed the Project Schedule in detail. Construction is scheduled to begin
37 Spring/Summer 2022 with final paving Spring/Summer 2023.
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39 Residents can sign up to receive email and/or text message project status updates by visiting the
40 project webpage under the "projects" tab on the City's website at http://www.savmn.com. The
41 complete feasibility study was provided for Council review.
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43 Councilmember Webster thanked Mr. Messner for the overview. She asked about Rankin Road
44 and use of Municipal State Aid Fund. She asked what are the qualifications for a street to use
45 those funds. Mr. Messner reviewed the Municipal State Aid Process. Cities that have over 5000
46 residents, are given this money to reconstruct their roadways. The amount depends on the miles
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of roadway maintained. There are some restrictions such as use for collector roadways. It is an
interior collector roadway.
4 Mr. Don Jensen, 3004 Armour Terrace, appeared before the Council. He stated they are in the
5 largest Mill & Overlay area. He has been a resident since 2004. He reviewed his background in
6 the City. He asked the City to look at how the feasibility study is done and how resident's are
7 assessed. He represents the residents in his neighborhood. He suggested there are better ways to
8 inform residents about these projects. Mr. Jensen provided the Council with written
9 documentation. Mr. Jensen commented on the feasibility and stated most residents don't
10 understand the drawings provided in the feasibility study. He suggested some of the zones be
11 moved for feasibility to 3-4 years. They would like to see the preliminary cost sheets at the
12 upcoming meetings with residents. He is personally concerned about the storm sewer in his
13 neighborhood. Information about paying off assessments needs to be explained. He asked about
14 using copper line for water service to the homes. Alternatives are available and should be
15 considered. He asked for the upcoming public hearing meetings, he asked for some clarity for the
16 residents.
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18 Mayor Stille stated regarding the assessment questions, Shelly Rueckert created a study on the
19 history of how people pay off their assessments. For the engineering questions, Justin can
20 comment on as many as he can address. Mr. Messner stated the numbers where 50-50 was
21 incorrect of the breakdown between assessments and city's cost. Some work is done on sanitary
22 sewer when mill & overlay work is done. The castings and barrier shields are put in and are not
23 assessed to residents. Gate valve covers are replaced and not assessed to residents. Mr. Messner
24 stated he understands how it can be confusing when residents see a street being reconstructed
25 when it was scheduled 2-3 years later. Storm sewer was stubbed. There are a number of
26 roadways without storm sewer such as Hilldale Road. If the State pays for a road with MSA
27 funds a very detailed study needs to be done and approved. This is the reason the design is
28 slightly different on Rankin Road. Mr. Messner referred Mr. Jenson to the method of selection
29 for road reconstruction. He has ridden with public works on each of the streets included. Total
30 buy -in is received from City officials. He maximizes the dollar investment for each project. The
31 ductal iron vs. C900 is a hot topic in the industry. Many communities Mr. Messner works with
32 uses C900 pipe but there are issues with the use of that.
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34 Mayor Stille stated Don Jensen's comments are received. There are many concerns when
35 looking at doing things differently. Some of the major projects are being shortened. Mill &
36 Overlays are catching up. Council is committed to taking care of the City's infrastructure.
37 Mayor Stille suggested if Don has any more questions he can speak with Mr. Messner or bring
38 up at the future meetings regarding the projects.
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40 Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Webster, to approve
41 Resolution 21-063; a Resolution Receiving Feasibility Report and Ordering Plans and
42 Specifications for the 2022 Street and Utility Improvements.
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44 Motion carried 5-0.
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46 VIL REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
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City Manager Yunker had no report but wanted to give kudos to City Staff for all the work on
Night to Unite and VillageFest.
Councilmember Walker reported it was great to speak with residents during Night to Unite and
to find out their concerns regarding projects and crime. It was good to connect with the residents.
8 Councilmember Jenson stated on August 3 he participated in Night to Unite. On August 6, he
9 attended the Ramsey County Local League of Governments Exec Board Meeting. On August 7,
10 he worked in the Kiwanis booth at VillageFest.
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12 Councilmember Randle stated he participated in Night to Unite on August 3. He enjoyed
13 communicating with the residents. He thought VillageFest and the parade was a good turnout.
14 He attended the alumni soccer game.
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16 Councilmember Webster stated there were 32 Night to Unite events in the City and thanked the
17 residents who hosted and coordinated an event for their neighborhood. She attended four of the
18 parties. She appreciated Police and Fire being available and attending as well as City Staff. She
19 thanked the VillageFest Committee for making VillageFest possible. Saturday, she also worked
20 in the Kiwanis booth. She thanked Chad Gillard for hosted a new resident mixer.
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22 Mayor Stille stated this is one of the busiest times of the year for Council when participating in
23 Night to Unite and VillageFest. He thanked Council for their participation. There were actually
24 39 parties with late additions. Staff and Council attended the parties where they were requested
25 to attend. JulieAnn Hunter again pulled off a great VillageFest with the VillageFest Committee.
26 He attended VillageFest Saturday afternoon. Sheriff Hutchinson, Hennepin County was also in
27 attendance.
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29 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM.
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31 No one appeared to address the City Council during Community Forum.
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33 IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS — NONE.
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35 X. ADJOURNMENT.
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37 Mayor Stille adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
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39 Respectfully submitted,
40 Debbie Wolfe
41 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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43 Mayor
44 ATTEST: �
45 Cify Clerk
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