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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 26, 2022
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 Engineer Justin Messner, and City Planner Steve
Grittman
Guests:
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
ITEMS.
I. APPROVAL OF APRIL 26, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Webster, to approve the City
Council Meeting Agenda of April 26, 2022 as presented.
Motion carried 5-0.
H. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITION — NONE.
III. CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approval of April 12, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes.
B. Licenses and Permits.
C. Claims.
Motion by Councilmember Walker, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the Consent
Agenda items.
Motion carried 5-0.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. 2022 Street and Utility Improvement Projects
a. Resolution 22-037 —Ordering Improvements for the 2022 Street and Utility
Improvements.
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April 26, 2022
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Mayor Stille opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m.
City Engineer Messner reviewed the summary of the 2022 Street and Utility
Improvement Project.
The project location for street reconstruction is Rankin Road. The project locations
for the Mill and Overlay Project are Crestview Drive (290' Avenue to 315, Avenue),
Armour Terrace (Silver Lake Road to Crestview Drive), Bell Lane (Armour Terrace
to Crestview Drive), East Gate Road (Crestview Drive to Rankin Road), Coolidge
Street Alley (Murray Avenue to 29'h Avenue), Murray Ave/St. Anthony Blvd Alley
(Wilson Street to Coolidge Street) and 29d' Ave/St. Anthony Blvd Alley (bounded by
29' Avenue, Roosevelt Street, St. Anthony Boulevard, and Stinson Boulevard.
Mr. Messner reviewed the common construction concerns and how those concerns
will be addressed. He noted additional information regarding street reconstruction
projects for the City of St. Anthony can be found by visiting the "St. Anthony Village
Reconstruction Process" webpage located under the Government tab on the City's
website at htto://www.savmn.com.
The assessment policy for street reconstruction for up to 30-foot wide, 10-ton design
roadway properties are assessed on unit basis Residential 35%. interior lots are
considered 1 unit and corner lots are considered 0.5 unit on each roadway.
The assessment policy for residential roadway mill and overlay are assessed on unit
basis Residential 50% interior lots are considered 1 unit and corner lots are
considered 0.5 unit on each roadway.
The assessment policy for alley mill and overlay are assessed on unit basis
Residential 100% interior lots are considered 1 unit and corner lots are considered 1
unit.
Mr. Messner reviewed the Funding Summary for the 2022 Street and Utility
Improvements. He gave an explanation of the assessment process. Maps of the
assessed areas for each project were provided for Council review. The Assessment
Payback Tables for Residential were reviewed. The Project Schedule was provided
and reviewed.
Mayor Stille noted at the last meeting Council provided for the sales of bonds but
they were not awarded and that is yet to be done.
Councilmember Webster stated on the construction concerns it listed electric
vehicles. Currently there is no public charging station in St. Anthony. Mr. Messner
stated this came up a couple of years ago and the City purchased two mobile charging
stations. They can be installed at a nearby power pole and the only access would be
for residents who would be using them. Staff has been looking at public charging
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stations and a proposal will be coming before the City Council at a fixture date. The
City has purchased two electric vehicles.
Mr. Don Jenson, 3004 Armour Terrace, is part of the mill and overlay project. He
provided a two -page summary of his concerns to the City Council. He has no problem
with the project moving forward. His issue is the amount of disclosure that comes to
the residents. He would like more detail on the breakdown of the assessment. There
has not been sufficient time for residents to review. There needs to be a better way to
communicate to the residents in the future. More payback options needs to be
provided. He does not know how the math works for the City's and the resident's
portion of the mill and overlay assessment. There are 81 residents on the mil and
overlay assessment list and suggested a mailing be sent asking who would be willing
to prepay. He suggested some of the possibilities might be a better way of doing
business. Mr. Jenson asked for a courtesy copy of the draft minutes.
Mayor Stille thanked Mr. Jenson for his suggestions and comments.
Mayor Stille closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Walker, to approve
Resolution 22-037 — Ordering Improvements for the 2022 Street and Utility
Improvements.
Motion carried 5-0.
b. Resolution 22-038 —Adopting and Confirming Assessments for the 2022 Street and
Utility Improvements.
Motion by Councilmember Webster, seconded by Councilmember Randle, to approve
Resolution 22-038 — Adopting and Confirming Assessments for the 2022 Street and
Utility Improvements.
Motion carried 5-0.
c. Resolution 22-039 —Awarding a Bid for the 2022 Street and Utility Improvements.
Motion by Councilmember Webster, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve
Resolution 22-039 — Awarding a Bid for the 2022 Street and Utility Improvements
for McNamara Contracting for $2,123,247.60.
Motion carried 5-0.
B. Code Amendments Revisions
a. Ordinance 2022-01 — Amending the St. Anthony City Code by Amending Deleting
the C. Commercial Zoning District and Replacing it in its Entirety.
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4 City Planner Grittman reviewed the Planning Commission and City Staff have been
5 engaged in working through updates to the City Code and portions of the Zoning
6 Ordinance. Previously, The City Council approved updates to the Accessory Building
7 zoning regulations, as well as the R-4 zoning district standards.
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A new set of proposed amendments is provided this evening for City Council action.
These have been reviewed by the Planning Commission at public hearings for each set of
amendments, and the subject of a recent City Council work session on April 12, 2022.
The new standards would affect new uses going forward.
The amendments consist of three general sets of code, each of which is in a separate
ordinance. First is a revision to the "C", Commercial District zoning regulations. The
regulations have been reworked to broaden the categories of allowed uses, dealing more
directly with the nature of the use, rather than the specific business.
Conditional uses have been called out more specifically, and sets of required conditions
have been added or modified for certain of those businesses that have been shown to
require them. In addition to the categorization and uses, the most significant changes
relate to the addition of brewery/taproom facilities to the list of conditional uses, and
broadening "gasoline sales" to include alternative fuels. Automobile sales and service
have been separated to deal with the unique aspects of each use. Generally, the lot size
and setback regulations have been left in place.
Mr. Grittman reviewed the second proposed ordinance addresses the "L-1" Light
Industrial District. This district has been updated in a fashion similar to the Commercial
District language, categorizing the permitted uses more generally, and addressing the
conditional uses more specifically. For the L1 District, the primary changes relate to
trucking and warehousing (focusing more directly on manufacturing uses). Per the
Council's discussion at the work session, brewery/taproom uses have not been included
in the district.
Mr. Grittman reviewed the third ordinance document is a collection of several code
updates reflecting staff experiences with public inquiries and code enforcement
observations. These include general administration (fees and/or processing requirements),
signs (reconciling political campaign sign regulations with state law), and three larger
categories of change: swimming pools, rubbish collection/storage, and natural
landscapes.
Mayor Stille noted the third ordinance would be for first reading.
Councilmember Jenson stated the changes are well worded and he appreciates the
number of people who helped developed the amendments. He thanked the Planning
Commission and Staff for their work.
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Councilmember Webster stated she appreciated the process used to make these revisions
that address the changing needs of the community.
Councilmember Walker commented about the safeguards for pools, hot tubs and spas.
He suggested the wording be "required to have safeguards". Councilmember Walker also
asked about the discharge of water and how that would be enforced. Mr. Grittman stated
it would most likely be by resident notification.
Mayor Stille stated the code inspector has an easier time with enforcement with the
revised code. He thanked the Planning Commission for their work.
Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Walker, to adopt
Ordinance 2022-01, Amending the "C" Commercial Zoning District, Section 152.120 —
152.125, in its entirety.
Motion carried 5-0.
i. Resolution 22-040 — Approving Summary of Publication for Ordinance 2022 — 01
Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve
Resolution 22-040 — Approving Summary of Publication for Ordinance 2022 — 01.
Motion carried 5-0.
b. Ordinance 2022-02 — Amending the St. Anthony City Code, By Amending Deleting
the L-1, Light Industrial Zoning District and Replacing it in its Entirety.
Motion by Councilmember Walker, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to adopt
Ordinance 2022-02, Amending the LI Light Industrial District Section 152.130 —
152.135 in its entirety.
Motion carried 5-0.
i. Resolution 22-041 — Approving Summary of Publication for Ordinance 2022 — 02
Motion by Councilmember Webster, seconded by Councilmember Randle, to approve
Resolution 2022-041 — Approving Summary of Publication for Ordinance 2022 — 02.
Motion carried 5-0.
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c. Ordinance 2022-03 — Amending the St. Anthony City Code by Amending Sections
Related to Swimming Pools, Refuse Handling, Signs, Natural Landscapes, Parking,
Accessory Uses and Administrative Procedures.
Motion by Councilmember Webster, seconded by Councilmember Walker, to
approve First Reading of Ordinance 2022-03, Amending various sections of the City
Code relating to Administration, Swimming Pools, Rubbish Collection, Signs,
Natural Landscapes, and other sections.
Motion carried 5-0.
i. Resolution 22-042 Approving Summary Publication for Ordinance 2022-03.
This Resolution will not be acted on as the Ordinance was approved for First
Reading.
V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF — NONE.
VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
A. Resolution 22-043 — Renewing the Master Partnership Contract with the Minnesota
Department of Transportation.
City Engineer Messner reviewed before Council this evening is a proposed master partnership
contract between the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) and St. Anthony
Village. The Master Partnership Contract provides a framework for Mn/DOT and Local
Agencies to provide services and payment to each other. A few Mn/DOT provided routine
services are included in the contract (Exhibit A) but all other services require work orders
describing costs and scope.
Councilmember Webster asked about the City using MSA funds and using MnDOT. She asked
how many projects are MSA roadways. Mr. Messner stated on average 20% of the projects for
which MnDOT is utilized.
Motion by Councilmember Webster, seconded by Councilmember Walker, to approve
Resolution 22-043 — Approving Renewal of the Master Partnership Contract with the Minnesota
Department of Transportation.
Motion carried 5-0.
B. Resolution 22-044 — Approving a Contract with MNSPECT LLC to Provide Building
Inspection Services.
City Manager Yunker reviewed at its regular meeting on March 24, 2015, the St. Anthony City
Council approved a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of New Brighton for building
inspection services which was effective May 1, 2015.
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2 The collaboration has worked well over the past 6+ years, but the workload has become too
3 much for the New Brighton staff to continue providing services for St. Anthony. New Brighton
4 has already supplemented services with MNSPECT, LLC, and that firm is currently handling
5 The Hayden construction project. Staff was approached by New Brighton to exit the agreement
6 on or about May 1, 2022. It was made clear that this was simply a result of workload, and they
7 regretted needing to exit the collaboration.
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As a result, the City is in need of building inspection services. Staff sought proposals from
MNSPECT, LLC and Inspectron, Inc. and is recommending MNSPECT, LLC due to lower cost
and some familiarity with the City and due to already working on The Hayden project. The
contract has a three-year term with a 90-day notification for early termination should we find that
this contract does not fit the City's needs.
Councilmember Jenson asked if City Manager Yunker is happy with the Hayden project and Mr.
Yunker stated he has not heard of any issues and he is confident with them.
Councilmember Randle stated he believes it is a good move for the City.
Mayor Stille stated this could be a stop -gap. Mr. Yunker stated they are in discussions with other
cities but that would take a while.
Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution
22-044 — Approving a Contract with MNSPECT, LLC. To Provide Building Inspection Services.
Motion carried 5-0.
VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
City Manager Yunker stated Spring Clean Up Day at Public Works from 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 noon.
is May 7. Residents should register on the City's website. Branch chipping will take place May
16 —18, 2022.
Councilmember Webster stated she wanted to highlight May 14, 2022 will be the Electric
Transportation Event and May 21, 2022 a Metro Fire Operations Training will be held. There
will be a North Suburban Cable Commission Meeting.
Councilmember Randle had no report.
Councilmember Jenson stated last Thursday he attended the Metro Cities Annual Meeting.
Councilmember Walker had no report.
Mayor Stille stated April 14, 2022, he was at a mixer for Mississippi Watershed Management
Organization. On April 18, 2022, there was a meeting with the School Board, the City and
Representative Fiest and Senator Kunish regarding the proposed Community Center. On April
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20, 2022, the MWMO interviewed Executive Director candidates and offered the position to
Kevin Wright, former Councilmember of Minneapolis. He attended the April 21, 2022, Board
Meeting for Metro Cities. Today there was an executive meeting at MWMO. Representative
Fiest and Senator Kunish and Daniel Lightfoot and Irene Kao with the League of MN Cities with
Mayor Stille had a meeting earlier today.
VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM.
Ms. Lona Doolan, 3511 Harding Street, invited St. Anthony residents to participate in No Mow
May. This involves residents not cutting their grass until June. This helps pollinators thrive by
not cutting the grass during May. Code 94.32 could be suspended during the month of May
which would allow the grass to become long without being in violation of the Code. Ms. Doolan
stated there is just a question of the type of grass whether being native or wild.
Ms. Barb Draper, 2608 Armour Terrace, stated she is in favor of No Mow May. This cost
nothing to be pollinator friendly. New Brighton has adopted this already. She would like some
clarification that allows for No Mow May. Mayor Stille stated the City will get back to Ms.
Draper about the loosening of the Code.
Ms. Erin Jordahl Redlin, 3012 Armour Terrace, stated she is also in favor of No Mow May and
reminded residents not to work in their gardens as the pollinators will thrive there also.
IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Mayor Stille announced on April 27, 2022 the St. Anthony Fire Department will introduce new
recruits and swear them in at the School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Stille referred to the Earth Day Proclamation, unfortunately it rained before 9:30 a.m.
There were a number of residents at Salo Park. Mr. Yunker showed photographs that were
taken. John and Megan McCloud, Rob, Cliff and Betty Ware, Joan Deritcko were all there and
helped pick up trash in Salo Park.
On April 23, 2022, Council was invited to an event at Hidden Treasures. They were promoted
locally made items. It was a craft fair. There were a number of St. Anthony residents present.
AARP named St. Anthony the 70 most livable City in the population bracket within the USA.
Ms. Lona Doolan provided an update on the clean up activities at Trillium Park, Emerald Park,
and Central Park, noting they met some new residents in St. Anthony and it was a good turn -out
in spite of the rain.
X. ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Stille adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie Wolfe
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