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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 September 28, 2021, City Council Meeting Agenda. (action requested.)
II. Proclamations and Recognitions.
A. SANB#282 Presentation – Dr. Renee Corneille, Superintendent, presenting
B. Spirit of St. Anthony Award, John Schlingman 2020 Award Recipient presenting.
C. Fire Prevention Presentation, Mattie Jaros, Fire Lieutenant presenting. (no action requested) (pp.1-4)
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 September 14, 2021, City Council meeting minutes. (pp.5-13)
B. Licenses and Permits. (pp.15)
C. Claims. (pp.17-19)
D. Flexible Benefit Plan Amendment (pp.21-24)
IV. Public Hearing.
V. Reports from Commission and Staff
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
7:00 p.m.
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VI. General Business of Council.
A. Resolution 21-068- A Resolution Condemning the use of Discriminatory Covenants and Approving
Participation in the Just Deeds Project Participation (pp.25-28)
B. Resolution 21-069- A Resolution Adopting the Wild Turkey Management Plan (pp.29-39)
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
9/21/2021
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Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety
Fire Prevention Week 2021
Fire Prevention
Week History
President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed
Fire Prevention Week a national
observance, making it the longest-
running public health observance in our
country.
Fire Prevention week is observed each
year during the week of October 9th in
commemoration of the Great Chicago
Fire.
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This year’s theme
Smoke Alarm
Smoke alarms sense smoke
well before you can.
In the event of a fire, you may
have as little as 2 minutes to
escape safely.
Need to be installed in every
bedroom, outside of the
sleeping areas, and on each
level.
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Carbon Monoxide Alarm
(CO)
Carbon monoxide is a
colorless, odorless gas that
displaces oxygen in your body
and brain.
CO can come from many home
appliances such as furnace,
dryers, or stoves.
Know the sounds
•3 continuous beeps means smoke is present.
•A single “chirp” every 30-60 seconds means battery is low or
detector is at the end of life.
Smoke alarms:
•4 continuous beeps means carbon monoxide is present.
•A single “chirp” every 30-60 seconds, means the battery is low.
•Also have “end of life” sounds that can vary by manufacturer.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms:
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St. Anthony Fire
Department
Open House
Saturday October 2nd
1-4pm
Saturday October 2nd
1-4 pm
Free event!
See the fire trucks and meet the firefighters.
Fire Safety Activities for all ages!
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY 2
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 3
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 4
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CALL TO ORDER. 6
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Mayor Stille called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 8
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. 10
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Mayor Stille invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance. 12
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ROLL CALL. 14
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Present: Mayor Stille, Councilmembers Jenson, Randle, Walker and Webster. 16
Absent: None. 17
Also Present: City Manager Charlie Yunker, Finance Director Shelly Rueckert, City Planner Steve 18
Grittman, Planning Commissioner Paul Morita, and Victoria Perbix – Interstate 19
Development. 20
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CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING 23
ITEMS. 24
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I. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA. 26
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Motion by Councilmember Webster, seconded by Councilmember Randle, to approve the City 28
Council Meeting Agenda of September 14, 2021 as presented. 29
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Motion carried 5-0. 31
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II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITION – NONE. 33
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III. CONSENT AGENDA. 35
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A. Approve September 24, 2021, Council meeting minutes. 37
B. Licenses and permits. 38
C. Claims 39
D. Appoint Student Liaisons to the Planning and Parks and Environmental Commission 40
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Motion by Councilmember Walker, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the Consent 43
Agenda items. 44
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Motion carried 5-0. 46
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IV. PUBLIC HEARING. 48
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September 14, 2021
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A. Resolution 21-066; a Resolution Setting the Proposed 2022 Tax Levy and General 1
Operating Budget for the City of St. Anthony Village. 2
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Mayor Stille opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. 4
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Finance Director Shelly Rueckert reviewed the 2022 Budget Calendar in detail. Ms. Rueckert 6
reviewed at the August 24, 2021 City Council Meeting, the City Staff presented the proposed 7
2022 General Fund Operating Budget and the 2022 Overall Levy. Staff has affirmed the 8
proposed 2022 overall levy is $8,243,092, which represents an increase of $377,497 or a 4.8% 9
increase compared to the 2021 overall levy. A table showing the increases from 2021 to 2022 10
was provided for the Council. 11
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Ms. Rueckert showed the Path to the 2022 Tax Levy chart and reviewed it in detail. The final 13
step in the 2022 Budget Calendar is on December 14, 2021 a public hearing for presentation of 14
the 2022 Operating Budget and Levy with Public Input, along with adoption of the 2022 15
Operating Budget and Property Tax. The 2022 budget parameters include: City revenues 16
budgeted using current run rates for sources that are subject to trends and conservative baseline 17
estimates for re-occurring aids and charges for services; expenses budgeted at amounts that will 18
maintain present level of City services; and liquor transfers are based on liquor operating results. 19
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The 2022 overall levy by fund type consists of 64% General/HRA; 30% Debt Service; and 6% 21
Capital & Building Improvements. The 2022 general fund revenues consist of 65% Tax Levy; 22
13% Intergovernment Revenue; 12% Contracts; 5% Licenses, Permits, Fines; 3% Transfers and 23
2% Miscellaneous. The 2022 general fund expenditures consist of 47% Police; 17% Fire; 11% 24
Public Works; 10% Administration; 7% All Other; 4% Parks and 4% Finance. 25
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Ms. Rueckert reviewed the 2022 Budget Cost Drivers. Personnel costs: 70.5% of expenditures, 27
overall costs up $229,900 or 4.24%. Contracted services: 11.0% of expenditures, overall costs 28
up $38,217. Insurance costs: 4.4% of expenditures, overall higher by $3,321. Pass through costs: 29
2.2% of expenditures, costs up $1,325. Remaining budget line items combined total $953,210 or 30
11.9% of expenditures, costs up $69,481. 31
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The 2022 Proposed Levies were reviewed along with the Issuance of 2021A G.O. Bonds and the 33
impact of Deby Levy Relief. These G.O. bonds funded Street Reconstruction and Utilities 34
replacement on Skycroft Drive from 33rd Avenue to 32nd Avenue and Croft Drive from 33rd 35
Avenue to 32nd Avenue. The bonds also funded mill and overlays on 4 City streets. In 2014, the 36
City started an impact of debt levy relief program. 37
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Ms. Rueckert provided a summary of the 2022 budget. The general fund levy supports 39
administration, police, fire, public works, finance and parks. She noted in 2021, the average 40
homeowner paid $1,313.66 for City services for a home valued at $338,000 which amounted to 41
$109.47/month. 42
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Since 1999, the City has been awarded $33,677,853 in grants and donations from local 44
businesses/residents. This is $3,647 per resident based on a population of 9,234. 45
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Councilmember Webster thanked Ms. Rueckert for her work on this and for her leadership. She 1
also thanked Ms. Rueckert for the Debt Levy Relief Program. Councilmember Webster asked 2
what is included in Intergovernmental Revenue. Ms. Rueckert stated local government revenue is 3
provided by the State of Minnesota for $680,000. The City also receives state aid associated with 4
the Police and Fire Departments, along with other training aids. There are grant revenues from 5
Ramsey County. There are charges for services where other governmental agencies are charged 6
including Police Services for Lauderdale, Finance Services for Middle Mississippi Watershed 7
District, utility billing for Birchwood Village. In 2022, financial services will also be provided 8
to NineNorth. Councilmember Webster referred to the tax levy revenue, if there was no 9
intergovernmental revenue, the taxes paid by residents would only support Police and Fire. 10
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Mayor Stille stated local government aid has not always been received. It could be here today 12
and gone tomorrow. 13
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Councilmember Jenson stated Council has gone through many reviews throughout the year and 15
gone through every line item in detail. He appreciates how Ms. Rueckert provides the 16
information to the Council. 17
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Mayor Stille stated the Council wants to keep the services at the level they have been. 19
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Mayor Stille closed the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. 21
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Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Webster, to approve Resolution 23
21-066; a Resolution Setting the Preliminary 2022 Tax Levy and General Operating Budget for 24
the City of St. Anthony Village. 25
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Motion carried 5-0. 27
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V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF. 29
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A. Resolution 21-067; a Resolution approving preliminary plan stage PUD, for the 31
Interstate/Bremer Bank/City of St. Anthony Village, including a commercial bank facility 32
of approximately 6,000 square feet, a multi-family residential project of up to 76 units, 33
and land transfers necessary to accommodate the proposed project at 2401 Lowry Avenue 34
NE, 2654 and 2534 Kenzie Terrace. 35
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Planning Commissioner Paul Morita reviewed the Applicants are Interstate Development, with 37
Bremer Bank, and co-applicant City of St. Anthony Village. The project involves applying a 38
PUD zoning district over the 3 subject parcels, two of which are owned by Bremer Bank, and 39
one of which is owned by the City. Interstate proposes to construct a new bank facility for 40
Bremer on the City’s “old bowling alley” site. Once that construction is completed, Bremer 41
would relocate from its existing building to the new site. At that point, Interstate would 42
undertake demolition of the old Bremer building and construct a new 76-unit multi-family 43
structure on the property. As a part of the three-way transaction, the City would take control of 44
the small triangle at 2534 Kenzie, currently vacant. The City h as discussed, in concept, ideas 45
relating to City entrance monument on that site. Future development opportunities are not clear. 46
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The project received concept review at a joint meeting of the Planning Commission and City 2
Council earlier this year. Primary among the comments for this project were an interest in 3
affordability for the multi-family project, as that has been a policy related to reuse of the City’s 4
bowling alley property. Other objectives related to architecture and site planning at the 5
Kenzie/Lowry/Stinson corner that create an entry statement to the community, and supporting 6
retention of Bremer Bank as a commercial presence in the City. 7
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The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Preliminary Plan request on August 17, 9
2021. There were a few members of the public who submitted comment and/or appeared at the 10
hearing. The primary concerns related to impacts to Stinson Parkway, access to Kenzie Terrace, 11
and noise and congestion created by the new apartment building. Additional concerns related to 12
overall increasing density in this portion of the larger community expressed by residents of the 13
Minneapolis neighborhoods to the west and south. 14
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The Planning Commission considered the application and staff report, along with the hearing 16
comments. The Commission ultimately voted to recommend approval of the Preliminary Plan 17
PUD, consistent with the required conditions of staff, with a particular note related to the 18
sustainability measures to be integrated into the project. 19
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Since the action of the Planning Commission, the applicants have updated plans to address a 21
number of the recommended conditions, a summary of which is provided in email 22
correspondence from the applicant representatives. Many of those comments have been 23
addressed by the updated plans, however, each of the original PUD approval conditions are 24
retained to allow further review by the Council and staff, assuming that they will be incorporated 25
into the Final Plan PUD, to be submitted directly to the City Council, pending Preliminary Plan 26
approval. 27
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There are two primary points to make related to the traffic on each of the two sites. First, the 29
City’s recommendation is that the reduced parking supply under the PUD, and under the newly 30
revised R-4 zoning district language, is dependent on all parking being available and utilized by 31
the tenants of a multi-family project. When additional fees are imposed, and utilization of the 32
underground parking is made options, there is a risk that the covered parking will go unused, and 33
tenants will overwhelm the “free” surface parking on the site, overflowing to the surrounding 34
streets. This would raise issues related to parking, congestion, winter snow plowing operations, 35
and other concerns. The reduction in parking to the newer standards presumes that all supplied 36
parking will be fully utilized to avoid the overflow conditions. 37
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With regard to the new Bank site, staff has asked for additional stacking spaces beyond the few 39
apparent on the original site plans. The applicant’s have responded with a clearer illustration of 40
the available stacking in the drive-through area, showing 2-3 spaces at each station. The City 41
should consider whether this arrangement is adequate, given that the general standard for drive-42
through banking is often 4 to 6 spaces per station. 43
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Staff has reviewed the project for land use compliance with the intent and policies of the City’s 45
Comprehensive Plan, and for zoning consistency with the Commercial and R-4 Multiple Family 46
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Residential Districts as baselines. In summary, the Comprehensive Plan promotes the use of the 1
subject properties that reflect the proposed uses of commercial and high-density multiple family 2
residential uses of up to 40 units per acre. 3
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The PowerPoint presentation included a map showing the locations, PUD considerations, site 5
plans, bank building elevations, landscape/site plan, landscaped plaza, apartment building 6
perspective, recommended conditions, and a review of the Preliminary Plan PUD process. 7
Details of the elevation and floorplans were provided. Diagrams showing, land title topographic 8
survey, preliminary plat, site plan, grading plan, erosion control plan, utility plan, landscape plan, 9
and lighting plan were provided by the applicants. A Stormwater Management Summary for 10
Bremer Bank site was received from the applicant on August 31, 2021. 11
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The proposed PUD meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for many of the baseline 13
standards. The principal areas of flexibility under the PUD include: 14
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(1) Building height (code is 35 feet/3 stories); applicant proposes approximately 56 feet to top of 16
parapet and 4 stories. 17
(2) Lot coverage/impervious surface (R-4 code limits this to 50%); applicant’s proposal is 18
approximately 50.5%. 19
(3) Density (R-4 code limits this to approximately 24 units per acre, Comprehensive Plan calls 20
for 20-40 units per acre); applicant is proposing approximately 32-36 units per acre. 21
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Staff believes that the flexibility requested under the PUD is appropriate, given the objectives of 23
the Comprehensive Plan and the related improvements and amenities proposed as part of the 24
project. Staff is recommending approval of the Preliminary Plan stage of the PUD Amendment 25
for Bremer Bank at 2654 Kenzie Terrace and Interstate Development at 2410 Lowry Avenue 26
NE, with a series of conditions as noted in the summary section below. Final resolution of the 27
areas of conflict would be necessary as a part of the Final Plan PUD, however, the parking and 28
stacking issues noted above may be best addressed as a part of the current Preliminary Plan 29
application to avoid later confusion as to the City’s requirements. 30
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The Site Plan Review Summary was provided regarding the Proposed Bank Facility at 2654 32
Kenzie Terrace including features of the bank building, circulation, building materials, signage, 33
landscaping, trash enclosure, and lighting, The Site Plan Review Summary for the Multi-Family 34
Apartment Building at 2401 Lowry Avenue NE included features of the building, site access and 35
parking, setbacks, building height, emergency vehicle access, building materials, landscaping, 36
signage, trash handling, and grading, drainage and utilities. 37
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As a condition of Final PUD approval, the applicant will be required to enter into a PUD 39
agreement with the City and post all the necessary securities required by it. 40
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The applicants have included a list of sustainability measures in their proposal. 42
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City Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Preliminary Plan PUD with 44
the following conditions: 45
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1. The applicant participates in a subdivision of the portion of 26544 Kenzie that encroaches 1
into the alley and the City retains ownership of that remnant. 2
2. Access-related issues shall be subject to comment and recommendation by the City 3
Engineer, as well as Hennepin County and Minneapolis Park Board. 4
3. The proposed bank site plan is modified to increase drive-through lane stacking space. 5
4. The applicants modify the landscaping plan for the bank location to retain a portion of the 6
existing evergreen plantings. 7
5. The proposed monument sign on the bank site is placed and designed to meet city 8
ordinances for size and setback. If an electronic display is desired, the applicants will 9
need to apply for a separate Conditional Use Permit under the applicable code. 10
6. The lighting plan for the proposed bank site is modified to show a zero footcandle light 11
intensity at the boundary with the senior residential property to the west. 12
7. The applicant adds foundation plantings along the Stinson and Kenzie frontages of the 13
residential building. 14
8. The City finds that the proposed parking supply is adequate to serve the residential 15
facility. 16
9. Final PUD Plans demonstrate compliance with ADA parking supply requirements (for 17
disabled persons). 18
10. As part of the Final PUD Plan submission, a final signage plan be submitted for review 19
which demonstrates compliance with City requirements. 20
11. Issues related to grading, drainage, and utilities shall be subject to comment and 21
recommendation by the City Engineer. 22
12. The applicant enter into a PUD agreement with the City and post all the necessary 23
securities required by it. 24
13. The applicant executes the required land transfers suitable to the City Council. 25
14. Consideration of comments of other City Staff. 26
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This recommendation is based on a finding that the proposal, with the conditions cited, is 28
consistent with the requirements for PUD consideration, with the long-term objectives of the 29
recommendations and policies of the St. Anthony Comprehensive Plan. 30
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City Planner Grittman (via Zoom) thanked Commissioner Morita for his presentation. Mr. 32
Grittman noted the applicant has made a number of updates to their site plans in response to 33
Planning Commission concerns. A number of Sustainability issues have been included in their 34
proposal. 35
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Mayor Stille asked about the parking. Mr. Grittman stated the amount of parking proposed meets 37
the R-4 standards but the issue arises that the applicants propose to charge separately for the 38
underground parking. If more than a few opt not to purchase underground parking, there would 39
be use of surface parking and may overflow onto the City streets. The issue raised, is in staff’s 40
opinion the applicants need to provide the underground parking in their rent structure to the 41
tenants. Mayor Stille asked how this issue could be addressed. Mr. Grittman stated there will be 42
a PUD that imposes whatever approvals Council places on this. Staff recommends that condition 43
be included as part of the PUD Agreement. 44
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Councilmember Jenson asked if the setback requirements are compatible with the setback 1
requirements for the new building on the north side of this project. Mr. Grittman stated the 2
property going up on the north has a 60-foot setback. Councilmember Jenson asked regarding 3
the setback on Stinson Blvd. Mr. Grittman stated this building would be 30 feet from Stinson (R-4
4 Standard) and the property to the north is quite a bit further to allow for entry and parking. 5
Councilmember Jenson asked if that will look ok and Mr. Grittman stated he believes it will. 6
They will not look out of place. 7
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Ms. Victoria Perbix, representing Interstate Development, attended via Zoom. Councilmember 9
Jenson asked how many surface parking spaces will be on the site. Ms. Perbix stated there will 10
be 60 surface stalls on the exterior and 66 on covered ground level parking. Ms. Perbix stated the 11
overall concept of the project to have affordability for the residents. This building is not overly 12
amenitized and residents can make decisions on what they want and do not want and have 13
control over their rent amount and manage their budget. The underground parking would be fully 14
utilized. Councilmember Jenson asked about where the surface parkers park when snow removal 15
is being done? Ms. Perbix stated she doesn’t have a good answer but they may have utilized 16
phased snow removal. Councilmember Jenson asked if the NE Minneapolis residents would need 17
to be notified there may be cars parking on streets during snow plowing. Ms. Perbix stated that 18
would not be the developer’s intent. 19
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Councilmember Walker asked if there were other rationales other than affordability to charge 21
extra for underground parking. During the winter months, from an operational point of view how 22
would plowing of the parking lot be done. Ms. Perbix stated the concept of the covered parking 23
making it first come first serve, it would not be fair to charge everyone. Bike storage is being 24
considered in the front of the underground stall. The open underground parking stalls may be 25
utilized temporarily. 26
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Councilmember Randle stated there is always the issue with plowing of multi-family parking 28
lots. Everyone cannot afford underground parking. The management needs to notify residents 24 29
hours ahead of time prior to plowing. There are ways to work around the parking issue. 30
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Mayor Stille stated every project he finances, charges more for covered parking. 32
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Councilmember Webster stated she thinks about since it is workforce housing. There was a study 34
that one-third of 18-year -olds do not have a driver’s license. Since this project is on a bus line, 35
the residents may wish to take a bus or bike to work. This is not a unique situation to this project. 36
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Councilmember Jenson asked if the 14 recommended conditions were acceptable to the 38
developer. Commissioner Morita stated the reason the Planning Commission made an issue of 39
this is because of the limited off-site parking available adjacent to the project. 40
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Mayor Stille stated the public hearing was held at the Planning Commission Meeting but 42
welcomed any residents with comments to make them. 43
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Mr. Thomas Isaacson, 2604 Pahl Avenue, asked for clarification and noted he is not in favor of a 45
driveway off Stinson to the multi-family development. He asked about a future driveway being 46
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planned and would that be in case of emergency. He asked if it would be connected to the 1
property to the east. He would like to see renderings of the building that is being constructed and 2
this project to see how they will look next to each other. He would like clarification on the future 3
driveway. Mr. Grittman stated there was a request by Hennepin County that the applicant make 4
a site plan accommodation to provide future access from their main parking lot to their east. 5
Hennepin County would like to see a shared driveway along Kenzie. The applicant has provided 6
this on their site plan but will not be constructed now and may never be constructed. 7
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Mayor Stille asked if there were any other issues that needs to be discussed and Mr. Grittman 9
stated there was a comment on the stacking at the bank and staff is satisfied the amount of 10
stacking is adequate. 11
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Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Randle, to approve Resolution 13
21-067; a Resolution approving preliminary plan stage PUD, for the Interstate/Bremer Bank/City 14
of St. Anthony Village, including a commercial bank facility of approximately 6,000 square feet, 15
a multi-family residential project of up to 76 units, and land transfers necessary to accommodate 16
the proposed project at 2401 Lowry Avenue NE, 2654 and 2534 Kenzie Terrace with the 14 17
conditions presented. 18
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Motion carried 4-0-1 (Webster abstained). 20
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VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL – NONE. 22
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VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS. 24
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City Manager Yunker had no report. 26
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Councilmember Walker had no report. 28
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Councilmember Jenson stated last Friday he attended the Ramsey County Local League of 30
Governments Program and Executive Board Meetings. 31
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Councilmember Randle had no report. 33
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Councilmember Webster stated she participated in the work session on August 30 with the Parks 35
and Environmental Commission. 36
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Mayor Stille stated he also attended the work session on August 30, 2021 with the Parks and 38
Environmental Commission. Today he attended the Mississippi Watershed Management 39
Organization Meeting. On September 13, 2021, he attended the Regional Council of Mayors 40
Meeting. Earlier today, he met with Representative Jack Stephenson, at the Liquor Store, to talk 41
about the importance of the liquor store for community involvement and how it’s a gathering 42
place. The income from the liquor store is very important to the City. 43
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VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM. 45
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No one appeared to address the City Council during Community Forum. 1
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IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. 3
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The August 2021 Programming, Website & Social Media Report for NineNorth was included for 5
Council review. 6
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X. ADJOURNMENT. 8
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Mayor Stille adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. 10
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Respectfully submitted, 12
Debbie Wolfe 13
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 14
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Mayor 16
ATTEST: 17
City Clerk 18
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Saint Anthony Village
DATE: September 28, 2021 Approved:
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: License Clerk
ITEM: License and Permits for Approval:
General Contractors Licenses:
Alvarado Concrete, Columbia Heights, MN
Dirty Boys Landscaping, New Brighton, MN
Mechanical Licenses:
Michael HHH, Andover, MN
Team Vail, Oakdale, MN
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City of St Anthony Village CITY OF ST ANTHONY CHECK REGISTER Page: 1
Check Issue Dates: 9/17/2021 - 9/29/2021 Sep 23, 2021 01:58PM
Vendor Number Payee Check Number Check Issue Date Amount
11798 CENTRAL PENSION FUND LOCAL #49 45015 09/17/2021 3,520.00
11809 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY SUNSHINE FUND 45016 09/17/2021 144.00
10710 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST 45017 09/17/2021 1,670.00
11813 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INSURANCE 45018 09/17/2021 32.00
11808 SAPD ASSOCIATION 45019 09/17/2021 414.00
12077 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 45020 09/17/2021 834.85
12760 10322006 SSI MN TRANCHE 1 (FD)45021 09/29/2021 829.83
1118 56 BREWING 45022 09/29/2021 350.00
10039 AIRGAS USA LLC 45023 09/29/2021 70.27
1122 AM CRAFTS SPIRITS 45024 09/29/2021 96.48
1100 ARTISIAN BEER COMPANY 45025 09/29/2021 5,661.30
10115 ASPEN MILLS 45026 09/29/2021 279.40
10152 BAYCOM INC 45027 09/29/2021 345.00
1013 BELLBOY CORPORATION 45028 09/29/2021 13,634.60
1014 BELLBOY CORPORATION 45029 09/29/2021 323.95
2009 BLACK STACK BREWING 45030 09/29/2021 1,238.00
8544 BOURGET IMPORTS 45031 09/29/2021 325.25
13092 BOYER TRUCKS - PDC ST PAUL 45032 09/29/2021 209.68
1018 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN BEER 45033 09/29/2021 12,566.15
1011 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN WINE & SPIRITS 45034 09/29/2021 8,593.82
1009 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN WINE & SPIRITS 45035 09/29/2021 677.71
1114 CANNON RIVER WINERY 45036 09/29/2021 156.00
1017 CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES 45037 09/29/2021 19,501.73
10252 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 45038 09/29/2021 1,433.30
10263 CENTURYLINK 45039 09/29/2021 516.11
13094 CERTIFIED LABORATORIES 45040 09/29/2021 124.78
10293 CITY OF ROSEVILLE 45041 09/29/2021 15,930.81
1010 CLEAR RIVER BEVERAGE COMPANY 45042 09/29/2021 983.00
10319 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RENTAL 45043 09/29/2021 93.99
10326 COMMERS CONDITIONED WATER 45044 09/29/2021 123.75
12561 CORE & MAIN LP 45045 09/29/2021 1,530.48
10349 CREATIVE FORMS & CONCEPTS 45046 09/29/2021 304.84
1042 CRYSTAL SPRINGS ICE 45047 09/29/2021 763.06
10373 DAILEY DATA & ASSOCIATES 45048 09/29/2021 491.76
11796 DO GOOD BIZ INC 45049 09/29/2021 819.85
10432 DORSEY & WHITNEY 45050 09/29/2021 1,768.00
12484 EASTWOOD, SETH 45051 09/29/2021 129.00
10460 EGAN 45052 09/29/2021 6,783.84
10468 ELECTRO WATCHMAN INC 45053 09/29/2021 329.32
13098 ELLIOT, CHARLES & VICKI 45054 09/29/2021 18.57
10508 FERGUSON WATERWORKS 45055 09/29/2021 106.05
10573 GOODIN COMPANY 45056 09/29/2021 60.62
1021 GREAT LAKES COCA COLA 45057 09/29/2021 942.34
10624 HAWKINS, INC 45058 09/29/2021 1,750.96
10642 HENN CNTY INFO TECH DEPT 45059 09/29/2021 5,552.15
13096 HENSEL, ABIGAIL & BRITTANY 45060 09/29/2021 34.75
10674 HICKS/ERNEST 45061 09/29/2021 125.00
1019 HOHENSTEIN'S, INC 45062 09/29/2021 8,748.90
1027 INDEED BREWING COMPANY 45063 09/29/2021 1,439.80
10733 INSTRUMENTAL RESEARCH, INC.45064 09/29/2021 100.00
11754 INTEGRATED LOSS CONTROL, INC.45065 09/29/2021 617.00
12105 INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER 45066 09/29/2021 267.90
13052 JEFF BELZER'S 45067 09/29/2021 453.30
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Check Issue Dates: 9/17/2021 - 9/29/2021 Sep 23, 2021 01:58PM
Vendor Number Payee Check Number Check Issue Date Amount
1016 JJ TAYLOR DISTRIBUTING 45068 09/29/2021 28,912.85
1102 JOHNSON BROTHERS 45069 09/29/2021 4,418.87
1004 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY.45070 09/29/2021 2,376.46
1005 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY.45071 09/29/2021 1,118.68
1006 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY.45072 09/29/2021 4,883.20
1044 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY.45073 09/29/2021 5,940.00
12615 JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTION LP 45074 09/29/2021 617.32
10797 KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS 45075 09/29/2021 139.75
2028 LADONA CERVECERIA 45076 09/29/2021 216.00
10831 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES 45077 09/29/2021 9,552.00
10829 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES 45078 09/29/2021 30.00
12894 LEAST SERVICE/COUNSELING LLC 45079 09/29/2021 150.00
13097 LEBA, ROSE MARIE 45080 09/29/2021 71.68
10857 LMCIT % BERKLEY ADMINISTRATORS 45081 09/29/2021 54.22
10861 LOFFLER COMPANIES - 131511 45082 09/29/2021 163.05
13099 MAYNE, MIKE 45083 09/29/2021 18.88
2029 MEGA BEER 45084 09/29/2021 1,080.00
10939 MIDWAY FORD 45085 09/29/2021 46.16
2005 MILK AND HONEY CIDERS 45086 09/29/2021 360.00
12940 MINNEHAHA BLDG MAINTENANCE 45087 09/29/2021 76.95
11085 MURPHY'S SERVICE CENTER 45088 09/29/2021 80.34
13059 MUTT MITT 45089 09/29/2021 728.89
1051 NEW FRANCE WINE COMPANY 45090 09/29/2021 1,366.00
13060 NINENORTH 45091 09/29/2021 1,047.75
11121 NORSK CONCRETE 45092 09/29/2021 3,824.12
11151 NORTHWEST ASPHALT, INC.45093 09/29/2021 539,258.84
12778 NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS INC 45094 09/29/2021 9,711.20
11163 OFFICE DEPOT 45095 09/29/2021 137.16
12779 OPTION ONE MECHANICAL LLC 45096 09/29/2021 6,136.00
11185 PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, INC.45097 09/29/2021 375.00
1012 PAUSTIS & SONS 45098 09/29/2021 882.00
1001 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 45099 09/29/2021 2,136.44
1002 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 45100 09/29/2021 2,104.84
11302 RAMSEY COUNTY 45101 09/29/2021 5,336.56
11305 RAMSEY COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS ASSN 45102 09/29/2021 6,280.00
1062 RED BULL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY 45103 09/29/2021 205.00
13065 ROBERTSON, DONNA 45104 09/29/2021 119.00
1065 SAINT CROIX 45105 09/29/2021 120.00
11399 SHI INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION.45106 09/29/2021 268.00
2018 SMALL LOT WINES 45107 09/29/2021 274.00
1024 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 45108 09/29/2021 3,252.16
1008 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 45109 09/29/2021 1,296.48
1026 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 45110 09/29/2021 18,323.94
1036 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 45111 09/29/2021 463.12
11478 STAR TRIBUNE 45112 09/29/2021 754.56
2001 STEEL TOE BREWING 45113 09/29/2021 138.00
11552 TESSMAN SEED INC.45114 09/29/2021 561.66
11566 TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL 45115 09/29/2021 561.00
12493 TIRES PLUS ST ANTHONY 45116 09/29/2021 1,885.12
11595 TRI STATE BOBCAT, INC.45117 09/29/2021 28.31
11819 TRUE NORTH ELECTRIC 45118 09/29/2021 3,350.90
11612 TWIN CITY JANITOR SUPPLY 45119 09/29/2021 110.00
11626 U.S. BANK (PURCHASING CARD)45120 09/29/2021 5,518.29
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Check Issue Dates: 9/17/2021 - 9/29/2021 Sep 23, 2021 01:58PM
Vendor Number Payee Check Number Check Issue Date Amount
12776 USS MINNESOTA ONE MT LLC (CH)45121 09/29/2021 6,997.29
11666 VAN DEN BOOM, PAUL 45122 09/29/2021 129.00
11674 VERIZON WIRELESS 45123 09/29/2021 119.60
11682 VIKING INDUSTRIAL CENTER 45124 09/29/2021 54.10
1025 VINOCOPIA 45125 09/29/2021 778.13
11900 WARNING LITES OF MN INC 45126 09/29/2021 359.75
1034 WINE COMPANY/THE 45127 09/29/2021 732.55
1038 WINE MERCHANTS INC 45128 09/29/2021 153.42
1032 WINEBOW 45129 09/29/2021 807.00
11704 WM CORPORATE SERVICES INC 45130 09/29/2021 911.48
11740 XCEL ENERGY 45131 09/29/2021 30,891.63
13095 YTS CLEARING 45132 09/29/2021 11,950.00
Grand Totals: 854,561.95
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
To: City of Saint Anthony Village City Council
From: Charlie Yunker, City Manager
Date: September 28, 2021 City Council Meeting
Resolution: Adopt Amendment to the City Of St. Anthony Flexible Benefit Plan
OVERVIEW:
The City of St. Anthony provides employees the opportunity to pay for certain employee benefits, health care
costs and day care expenses on a pre- tax basis through an established flex benefit plan. (the “Plan”)
WHAT IS A FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN?
A Flexible Benefit Plan (a.k.a., “cafeteria plan”) is a written plan maintained by an employer that allows
employees the option to receive certain benefits on a pre-tax basis. The written plan must specifically describe
all benefits and establish rules for eligibility and elections.
EXISTING PLAN DOCUMENT
The City Council approved the latest restatement of the Plan at its regular meeting on January 10, 2017. The
League of Minnesota cities provided updated model language for basic plan document that describes the
various benefits the city may want to consider implementing as part of a cafeteria plan. Through the model
adoption agreement, cities select the appropriate benefits they want to offer to employees through the flexible
benefit plan and establish other plan rules specific to their own city. The basic plan document and the adoption
agreement together constitute "the Plan."
AMENDMENT TO THE PLAN
The City’s benefit provider, Further, provided the amendment language to comply with provisions of the
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) and subsequent
guidance from the Internal revenue Service (IRS) and Department of Labor (DOL). These provisions allowed plans
to extend the time allotted to utilize plan dollars for up to one additional year when otherwise unable to do as a
result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, which the City has already functionally implemented.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending the adoption of the Plan Amendment.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Flexible Benefits Plan Amendment
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE 2021 Benefit Plan (Cafeteria Plan) Amendment
Notwithstanding any other provision of the CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE Benefit Plan
(“the Plan”) to the contrary, CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE hereby amends the Plan as
follows:
A. Adoption of Amendment.
1. This Amendment is adopted to implement provisions of:
(a) Section 214 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) including
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notice 2021-15
(b) American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) provisions relating to the Dependent
Care FSA maximum annual limits.
(c) The Joint Notice of the IRS and Department of Labor (DOL) published May 4,
2020, entitled: "Extension of Certain Timeframes for Employee Benefit Plans,
Participants, and Beneficiaries Affected by the COVID–19 Outbreak" as clarified
by DOL Disaster Relief Notice 2021-01. (Joint Notice)
2. This Amendment shall be construed to be consistent with the provisions of the CAA,
ARPA and other provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act as applicable.
3. This Amendment supersedes normal operations of the Plan for the duration of the period
for which the Amendment applies and pursuant to Notice 2021-15 there is no
requirement to delete any existing inconsistent Plan provision. This Amendment will
only apply for the periods described below and will cease to be applicable at the end of
any period as specified in the Amendment.
4. Any reference to Section in this Amendment relates solely to the Amendment and not to
any chapter, article, or section of the Plan.
5. The Sections of the Amendment which are elective and whether the provision(s) are
adopted is addressed in the Company Elections section below. A Company is not
required to make any election and can generally make different elections for the
Dependent Care FSA and Medical FSA.
6. Defined terms in this Amendment shall have the same meaning as specified in the Plan
Document except that Expanded Carryover, Extended Grace Period, Post Termination
Expense Reimbursement shall have the meanings as contained in this Amendment. The
Dependent Care FSA is sometimes referred to as the DCAP in the Plan Document.
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B. Company Elections and Plan Provisions
I. Extended Grace Period: The Plan adopts the Extended Grace Period for the Plan Years
with the conditions indicated below: (Note: Allowing an Extended Grace Period under a
general purpose Medical FSA will adversely impact HSA eligibility):
1. [ X ] For the Medical FSA for:
a. [ X ] 2020 Plan Year extending into 2021
i. [ X ] Extending 12 months
ii. [ ] Extending other: (Specify: e.g. 2 ½ months, custom not to
exceed 12 months ) ____________
b. [ X ] 2021 Plan Year extending into 2022
i. [ X ] Extending 12 months,
ii. [ ] Extending other: (Specify: e.g. 2 ½ months, custom not to
exceed 12 months ) ____________
2. [ X ] For the Dependent Care FSA for:
a. [ X ] 2020 Plan Year extending into 2021
i. [ X ] Extending 12 months
ii. [ ] Extending other: (Specify: e.g. 2 ½ months, custom not to
exceed 12 months ) ____________
b. [ X ] 2021 Plan Year extending into 2022
i. [ X ] Extending 12 months
ii. [ ] Extending other: (Specify: e.g. 2 ½ months, custom not to
exceed 12 months )
Plan Provision: Extended Grace Period (CAA Section 214(c)(1)): The Company
elects to apply an Extended Grace Period for the Medical FSA and/or the Dependent
Care FSA for Plan Years ending within 2020 and/or 2021, as applicable. Except as
otherwise limited or provided in Election 2, the Extended Grace Period will permit a
Participant to apply any unused amounts remaining in a Medical FSA or Dependent
Care FSA at the end of the applicable Plan Year to reimburse expenses incurred for the
same qualified benefit (medical care or dependent care) up to 12 months after the end
of the Plan Year. Unless such Medical FSA is an HSA-Compatible Medical FSA, a
Participant will not be permitted to contribute to an HSA during the Extended Grace
Period.
II. Extension of the Claims Submission Period for the Medical FSA
For the 2019 and 2020 Plan Years the Claims Submission Period (also known as the
runout period) for the Medical FSA shall each be extended one year. If as of the end of
the 2021 Plan Year the “Outbreak Period” as defined in the Joint Notice has not ended,
the Claims Submission Period for the 2021 Plan Year shall also be extended one year.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and as conclusive evidence of the adoption of the foregoing
Amendment, this Amendment has been executed this 28th day of September, 2021, to be
effective as of the dates indicated above by the undersigned authorized representative of the
Company.
Name of Plan: 2021 Benefit Plan (Cafeteria Plan)- Flex Spending Account
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
By: Charlie Yunker
Signature: ___________________________________________________
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE Authorized Representative
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
To: Saint Anthony Village City Council
From: Charlie Yunker, City Manager
Date: September 28, 2021 City Council Meeting
Resolution: Approve Just Deeds Project Participation
BACKGROUND
The Just Deeds project is a coalition of organizations whose mission is to acknowledge, educate, and work to
address systemic racism in housing in Minnesota. Coalition members provide free assistance to homeowners to
discharge discriminatory covenants from property titles.
Racial or discriminatory covenants were a common tool used from the early 1900s until the 1960s to prevent
Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), and non-Christians from buying property and living in residential
neighborhoods across the country. While deemed illegal in 1968, this discriminatory practice had a far-reaching
impact on the development of the Twin Cities and communities of color, resulting in racially segregation and
creating severe inequities still present today.
The Mapping Prejudice Project, a map of the racial covenants that exist in in the region identifies about 400
parcels in the City that contain some form of racial covenant on the property deed. Joining the Just Deeds
Project will offer residents assistance in renouncing these covenants on their property.
City staff is asked to accept the applications from property owners and verify that the address has a restrictive
covenant. The process staff will follow is listed below:
1. Application is received by Saint Anthony staff
2. Staff checks the address on the application to the Mapping Prejudice map
a. If the property is identified on the Mapping Prejudice map, the application is passed along to Just
Deeds staff to work with the property owner
b. If the address is not identified on the map, the property owner will be advised to contact a title
company to check for restrictive covenants
i. If the title company finds a covenant in the property’s title history, staff will pass along to Just
Deeds staff to work with the property owner
NEXT STEPS
If adopted, staff will notify Just Deeds Project staff that the City is officially participating and coordinate with
them as applications are received. Staff will make the application available on the City website and include
information on the resources available in the City’s subsequent newsletter, through social media channels and
on the City website.
Staff has sent information to our City attorney to check for racially or otherwise restrictive language on any City-
owned property and work to discharge any language if found. Staff is also aware of some residents who would
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like to volunteer their time to assist with Just Deeds participation. Staff will work to identify ways to utilize their
willingness to assist.
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 21-068
RESOLUTION TO CONDEMNING THE USE OF DISCRIMINATORY COVENANTS
AND APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE JUST DEEDS COALITION
WHEREAS, discriminatory covenants were tools used by real estate developers to prevent
BIPOC and non-Christian individuals from buying or occupying property in certain
areas, and they were common throughout the United States from the early 1900s to
the 1960s; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of discriminatory covenants was to racially and religiously homogenize
communities by excluding BIPOC and non-Christian individuals from communities.
These tools segregated the metro area and built a hidden system of apartheid; and
WHEREAS, in 2016, the University of Minnesota founded Mapping Prejudice to expose the
racist practices that shaped the landscape of the metro area. Mapping Prejudice
researched restrictive covenants in Hennepin County and created the first-ever
comprehensive map of racial covenants in an American city.
WHEREAS, restrictive covenants are no longer enforceable. Legal efforts to eliminate
Discriminatory Covenants include Shelley v. Kraemer, 334 U.S. 1 (1948), in which
the United States Supreme Court prohibited courts from enforcing Discriminatory
Covenants and the Minnesota legislature in 1953 enacted statutes that prohibited
new covenants, but existing covenants were still legal in Minnesota until 1962; and
WHEREAS, as a result of these judicial and legislative actions, today, Minnesota law and federal
law prohibit discrimination in the sale or lease of housing based on race, color,
creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public
assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or familial status and those state and federal
prohibitions extend to the refusal to sell or to circulate, post or cause to be printed,
circulated, or posted, any limitation, specification, or discrimination as to race, color,
creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public
assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or familial status; and
WHEREAS, in 2019, the Minnesota Legislature passed a law authorizing property owners to
individually discharge or renounce discriminatory covenants by recording a
discharge form in the county property records; and.
WHEREAS, discriminatory covenants promoted and established residential racial segregation,
which historically and currently has impacted property ownership, accumulation of
wealth, property transfers, mortgage eligibility, rental eligibility, property values,
property tax base, internet access, and more. Discriminatory covenants fortified
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systemic racism, benefitted White communities, and compounded economic
divestment in specific communities within Hennepin County; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Anthony Village recognizes the harm that Discriminatory
Covenants—and the racial, religious, and other discriminatory practices that they
represent—cause to society in general and to the individuals who are adversely
affected by racial, religious, and other discrimination through the presence of
discriminatory covenants in the public land records.
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Anthony Village encourages property owners to take the actions
necessary to discharge racially restrictive covenants from their property to help
ensure Saint Anthony is a welcoming Village for everyone.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, City of Saint Anthony Village disavows the past use of
discriminatory covenants and directs staff to participate in the work of the Just Deeds Coalition.
Adopted this 28th day of September, 2021.
_________________________________________
Randy Stille, Mayor
ATTEST: ____________________________
City Clerk
Review for Administration: _________________________________________
Charlie Yunker, City Manager
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
To: City of Saint Anthony Village City Council
From: Charlie Yunker, City Manager
Date: September 28, 2021 City Council Meeting
Resolution: Adopt Wild Turkey Management Plan
BACKGROUND
In the fall of 2020 staff was contacted by residents that were encountering difficulties in managing wild turkeys
on and near their property. The turkeys were causing a nuisance to the residents and the neighborhood, and
deterrence techniques were not effective in relocating the flock.
Staff took some time to research options for removal of the turkeys and found that residents do not have
options for professional removal services for turkeys. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently the
only organization able to perform removals, and they will only do so if a city has a formal management plan in
place. This plan allows for a city to request a removal permit for public property, or on behalf of a
resident/business owner of private property, to have the USDA perform removal if determined to be necessary.
To date, wild turkeys have not presented a significant problem on any city-owned property.
Staff received guidance from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on implementing a Wild Turkey
Management Plan, and was provided with a template plan and a workflow document that detailed the steps
needed for adoption of a plan. A draft plan was presented to the City Council at their May 11, 2021 Work
Session, and direction was given to staff to proceed with drafting a final plan to present for approval.
Staff subsequently received feedback on the draft plan from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and
incorporated those comments into the current draft.
The plan was also presented to the Parks & Environmental Commission at their meeting on September 13, 2021.
The Commission asked general questions regarding the extent of the issue and removal process, and supported
the plan as drafted.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending the adoption of a Wild Turkey Management Plan in order to give private property owners
an option for wild turkey removal when all other avenues for deterrence have been exhausted. There is a cost
associated with removal, and staff is recommending that cost be the responsibility of the property owner. Staff
recommends not implementing a fee for the City permit, as the staff time to process is anticipated to be
minimal. The permit fee and removal cost can be re-evaluated at any time.
This also gives the City an option for removal should wild turkeys present an issue on publicly-owned property in
the future.
NEXT STEPS
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1. If adopted, information on wild turkey management and permit application will be added to the City
website, and information will be included in the next edition of the City newsletter
ATTACHMENTS:
• Proposed Wild Turkey Management Plan
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A WILD TURKEY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
City of Saint Anthony Wild Turkey Management Concerns
1.1 Wild Turkey Habitat Use and Population Estimate
1.2 Visitation and Recreation Areas
1.3 Concentrated Habitat Use and Human Safety Issues
1.3.1 Proximity Sensitive Areas
Wild Turkey Management Recommendations
2.1 Goals and Measures
2.2 Geographic Scope
2.3 Management Techniques
2.3.1 Population Reduction
2.3.2 Tracking Management Activities for Future Adjustments
2.3.3 Habitat Modification
2.3.4 Temporary Physical Barriers
2.3.5 Permanent Physical Barriers
2.3.6 Redistribution Techniques
2.3.7 Excrement Removal in Roost Areas
2.4 Public Information
2.5 Partner Relationships and Permit Requirements
Appendices:
Appendix A: City of Saint Anthony Context and Land Cover Map
Appendix B: Management Activity Tracking Form
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1. City of Saint Anthony Wild Turkey Management Concerns
1.1 Wild Turkey Habitat Use and Population Estimate
The City is fully developed with areas of public recreation and pockets of open space that are conducive
to turkey populations, so wild turkeys are found in areas of the city. Nesting occurs in a variety of
habitats including wooded and marsh areas and thick shrubbery public and private property. Newly
hatched broods tend to feed within the city boundary areas and in communities that border Saint
Anthony. After their flightless period of a few days, wild turkeys are more mobile and frequently use
private and public property for dusting, roosting and feeding.
The City of Saint Anthony does not monitor wild turkey populations annually. City protocol is to respond
and assist residents when an issue arises due to a large flock of wild turkeys or unique situations that
create a public safety and/or public health issue.
1.2 Visitation and Recreation Areas
Flocks of wild turkeys can be found in our parks, playgrounds, roads, parking lots, wooded areas, and
other public and private property.
1.3 Concentrated Habitat Use and Human Safety Issues
Areas in which wild turkeys can cause damage or health and human safety issues include public
property, private residential property and business property throughout the city. Turkeys can be difficult
to deter and can become aggressive with people.
1.3.1 Proximity Sensitive areas
Because our wild turkey removal plan is based on managing specific problem areas only and not an
annual removal program, all property at any potential location will have sensitivity issues. Therefore,
staff will not support the use of firearms for the removal of problem turkeys unless directed by Public
Safety staff in very specific situations that have no other options. Generally a drop net process or baited
traps will be utilized. Depending on the types of baited traps used, this process may attract non-target
wildlife and domestic pets. Contracted services for wild turkey removal will employ strategies and
systems that minimize the impact to all other domestic and wild animals.
2. Wild Turkey Management Recommendations
2.1 Goals and Measures
The City of Saint Anthony’s Wild Turkey Management Plan is designed for problem area response due to
wild turkey issues when identified by residents and city staff. This is not a citywide annual removal
process plan. The two primary areas of concern are public safety and property damage.
Staff have identified two goals for implementing a Wild Turkey Management Plan:
1. Develop and implement a communication process that informs both residential and business
property owners about strategies to deter feeding and loafing wild turkeys. Information will
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include insight regarding the issues of feeding wildlife and options to make property areas
unattractive for turkeys by developing natural barriers that deter turkeys from loafing on and
around property.
2. Support other community public and private property owners, if requested, to develop plans to
implement processes to reduce/remove wild turkeys on property not owned by the City of Saint
Anthony. This could also extend to removal when ongoing public safety and damage is
identified.
2.2 Geographic Scope
The removal goals are focused on an as needed basis throughout the City of Saint Anthony. Wild turkey
management techniques are not planned for any specific locations at this time or as a scheduled annual
removal process. If in the future the wild turkey populations grow to a point a planned and scheduled
annual removal program is required, staff will work with the City Council and the Minnesota Department
of Natural resources to develop and implement a process for the City of Saint Anthony.
2.3 Management Techniques
The management techniques for wild turkey management for the City of Saint Anthony will be varied in
type and geographic area. Meeting the goals as outlined may require the implementation of a broad set
of options. Any one management technique used alone will likely be ineffective for any significant length
of time, since tolerance and habituation will likely occur. As a result, we propose the use of an
integrated management approach, where a number of techniques, applied in varying ways, times and
locations will provide the best outcomes.
2.3.1 Population Reduction
Animal Management
The plan recommended is not an annual population reduction management process. When a problem
area is identified and action required, staff will request a Removal Permit from the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources for the wild turkeys. Permit request will outline all issues, location(s)
and conditions that will be followed as well as the reporting of any removal(s).
Trapping and Removal (Winter Period)
Capture and removal of, mixed age groups during the winter period is an effective way to reduce the
localized population of wild turkeys. The use of contractors to capture, remove and disposition of wild
turkeys from City of Saint Anthony is a management option. Such removal would need to be detailed as
part of a removal permit application through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and wild
turkey removal and disposition would need to be conducted according to the permit conditions.
Lethal Wild Turkey removal
The City of Saint Anthony does not plan to use on-site lethal removal of wild turkeys unless a specific
removal need is dictated by the Public Safety Personnel and no other non-lethal options are reasonable
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based on the situation. Selective and occasional lethal removal of individual or small groups of wild
turkey may be needed if other redistribution or hazing methods do not work. Lethal removal of wild
turkeys by means of shooting wild turkeys on an occasional basis is a management option. Such removal
would need to be dictated by the City of Saint Anthony Police Department. This type of removal would
be included as part of a removal permit application through the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources, and wild turkey removal and disposition would need to be conducted according to the
specific permit conditions. Such conditions would include the number of individual wild turkeys and the
specific information about the methods to be used for the removal and disposition.
2.3.2 Tracking Management Activities for Future Adjustments
All management activities will be documented on the Management Activity Tracking Form in Appendix B
and keep a copy of this on file to help facilitate future management activities that might need
adjustments or improvements.
2.3.3 Habitat Modification
There are some direct habitat modifications that may be beneficial long term for wild turkeys. Covering
dusting sites with rock may deter them and encourage them to move to another area that has less
public use. In some cases pruning of certain branches on roost trees may prove beneficial. However,
being able to halt access, remove food sources, or altering other attractants will be beneficial.
2.3.4 Temporary Physical Barriers
The use of temporary fencing, rocks and other natural barriers (botanical gardens - pollinator gardens)
that limits wild turkey access to the high use pedestrian traffic areas during the various Minnesota
seasons will be considered. Any fencing that may be installed would be established in a manner or
distance that prevents wild turkeys from entering the fenced off area from the adjacent roost areas.
2.3.5 Permanent Physical Barriers
Completely excluding wild turkeys from a specific area is difficult based on their ability to fly. The use of
permanent woven wire fencing or more residential aesthetically pleasing fence such as composite, wood
or privacy lattice, or other options may be considered if it limits wild turkey access to high pedestrian
traffic use areas. Staff understands this may help to deter but not completely prevent access. These
fences can be blended into the area with tall flowering forbs, grasses or shrubs. Any fencing that is
installed would need to be approved by the Area Wildlife Manager and will be established in a manner
that prevents wild turkeys from entering the fenced off area from adjoining areas. Routine inspection of
the fence will be done by city staff when installed on publically owned property.
2.3.6 Redistribution Techniques
Preventing large flocks of wild turkeys from roosting, feeding or dusting throughout Saint Anthony and
adjacent areas will be an ongoing process. We anticipate using a number of techniques, when needed,
through independent contractors to remove wild turkeys creating public safety issues and property
damage. On City owned property, multiple techniques will be utilized at varied times and with subtle
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shifts in methods so that the wild turkeys do not become habituated to any one technique or become
accustomed to a particular schedule of activity.
Following is a list, though not necessarily exhaustive, of redistribution techniques recommended by
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources the City will follow on publicly owned property and
resident and business owners will be advised to follow before requesting a removal permit:
Human and mechanical disruption options that may be considered;
• Disturbing roosting and feeding wild turkeys by individuals on foot so they can be moved
out of the area to a location that is more supportive of wild turkey habitat
• Sprinklers or water devices
• Remote control cars/trucks
Dogs or other trained animals
• Specially trained dogs that are capable of providing non-lethal hazing.
• Use of trained dogs and handlers to move turkeys away from high used public areas.
• Resident pets will not be allowed for this purpose.
Pyrotechnic Options
• Limited use of pyrotechnic options such as flares, bangers, crackers, popper shells, etc. can
be temporarily effective in moving wild turkeys and dissuading them from returning to a
given area. Special training, handling and storage considerations would need to be
considered. Use restrictions and notification requirements would be required prior to the use
of pyrotechnics. Safety will always be the number one priority when considering pyrotechnics
for the relocation of wild turkeys.
Options for Repellants for roosting
• Bird spikes in common roost areas
• Spray on products that create unwelcome residues have been successful to slow down
roosting. An example is Bird-X “4 The Birds Repellant” – product leaves a sticky residue on
surfaces including tree branches, rooftops, asphalt, etc.
• Remote and automated lighting systems.
Predator decoys
• The use of 2D or 3D coyote/dog decoys sometimes discourages area use by wild turkeys.
The periodic use of decoys continues to be a management option. Decoys that are placed
intermittently and exhibit periodic motion due to wind gusts can be effective at deterring
geese however must be moved on a very regular schedule to be affective.
Removal of food sources for wild turkeys
• No feeding wild turkeys on private property
• No feeding of wild turkeys on city property
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2.3.7 Deterrents in Roost Areas and Excrement Removal
At this point in time, the City of Saint Anthony does not remove wild turkey excrement on private
property. The primary goal is to effectively redistribute wild turkeys away from these areas, with the
goal being a reduction of feces in these areas. Staff would only remove wild turkey excrement from
public owned property if the problem is extensive and persistent.
2.4 Public Information
Informing the public about wild turkey management activities is an integral part of a successful wild
turkey management plan. Information and signage detailing some of the methods being used will be
developed to provide background information for residents. Signage or posted notices may be
developed for certain activities. Additionally, city staff and all contractors performing removal services
will provide a copy of the removal permit to all residents and patrons upon request. All persons
performing management activities should provide users with accurate and thorough information about
wild turkey management objective, and inform users how the particular management activity being
conducted fits into the larger wild turkey management plan.
The City of Saint Anthony will promote resident reporting options of turkey complaints/safety concerns
to appropriate staff via e-mail or phone. The City will also provide information on residential turkey
management techniques in both the city newsletter and website.
2.5 Partner Relationships and Permit Requirements
Coordination of all wildlife management activities will be communicated with the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources, Parks & Recreation Department, Public Safety Department and City
Administration. Permitting and all contracted removal activities, dates/conditions for removals, permit
possession while conducting activities, notification and involvement of Conservation Officers, Area
Wildlife Managers, etc. will be the responsibility of City staff and all contractors employed to implement
wildlife management services.
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APPENDIX A: City of Saint Anthony Context and Land Cover Map
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APPENDIX B: Management Activity Tracking Form
DATE Name Activity/Method Location Notes
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 21-069
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE WILD TURKEY MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, the drafted plan was presented to the City Council at the May 11,
2021 Worksession and approved to proceed,
WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony’s Turkey Management Plan was submitted
and approved by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources,
WHEREAS, the final plan was reviewed and supported at the Parks and
Environmental Commission meeting on September 13, 2021,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
St. Anthony Village approves the Wild Turkey Management Plan.
ADOPTED in the regular session of the City Council on this 28th day of September,
2021.
_________________________________________
Randy Stille, Mayor
ATTEST:___________________________
City Clerk
Review for Administration: _______________________________________
Charlie Yunker, City Manager
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FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
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January 11 Work
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Housekeeping Resolutions
Resolution for the Street Improvement Bond Reimbursement
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Administration Annual Report
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Adoption of Strategic Plan
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Wyland Water Challenge
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April 12 Work
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May 10 Work
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Quarterly Goals Update
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July 26 Regular
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VillageFest Presentation
Night to Unite Presentation
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Finance Director
September 13 Work
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Kiwanis Peanut Day
Students in Leadership-Consent
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Finance Director
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Fire Prevention Presentation
Spirit of St. Anthony Award
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Union Contracts
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