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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 7:00PM
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Call To Order.
Pledge Of Allegiance.
Roll Call.
Approval Of Agenda.
Proclamations And Recognitions.
Fire Prevention Presentation
Mark Sitarz, Fire Chief, presenting.
PRESENTATION.PDF
Consent Agenda.
Approval Of CC Meeting Minutes
CC 09 -13 -2022.PDF
License And Permits
LICENSEANDPERMITS .PDF
Claims
9 -28 -22.PDF
Public Hearing.
Reports From Commission And Staff.
General Business Of Council.
Ordinance 2022 -06 - An Ordinance Amending The St. Anthony City Code, By
Amending Section 150.070, Relating To Allowable Residential Fence Height And
Measurement
SECOND READING
Steve Grittman, City Planner, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
ORDINANCE 2022 -06 REDLINED.PDF
ORDINANCE 2022 -06.PDF
Ordinance 2022 -07 - An Ordinance Amending The St. Anthony City Code, By
Amending: Sections 91.06, 91.56, 91.57 Relating To Keeping And Feeding Of
Animals; Section 94.15 And 96.02 Relating To The Use Of The Public Right Of
Way; Section 96.03 Relating To Private Bus And Transit Benches; Section
150.070 -150.073, Relating To Allowable Residential Fence Height And
Measurement
SECOND READING
Steve Grittman, City Planner, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
CODE REVISIONS TABLE.PDF
ORDINANCE 2022 -07.PDF
Resolution 22 -065 - Authorizing The Mutual Aid Agreement Between The City Of
St. Anthony Village Public Works And Other Agencies Within The State Of
Minnesota
COVER MEMO.PDF
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT.PDF
RESOLUTION 22 -065.PDF
Reports From City Manager And Council Members.
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.
Information And Announcements.
Future Agenda Items
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.PDF
Adjournment
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Our Mission is to be a progressive and welcoming Village that is walkable, sustainable and safe.
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGECITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDATuesday, September 27, 2022 at 7:00PMJoin Meeting via ZoomThere is also a dial -in option available. Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person. Call To Order.Pledge Of Allegiance.Roll Call.Approval Of Agenda.Proclamations And Recognitions.Fire Prevention PresentationMark Sitarz, Fire Chief, presenting.PRESENTATION.PDFConsent Agenda.Approval Of CC Meeting MinutesCC 09 -13 -2022.PDFLicense And PermitsLICENSEANDPERMITS .PDFClaims
9 -28 -22.PDF
Public Hearing.
Reports From Commission And Staff.
General Business Of Council.
Ordinance 2022 -06 - An Ordinance Amending The St. Anthony City Code, By
Amending Section 150.070, Relating To Allowable Residential Fence Height And
Measurement
SECOND READING
Steve Grittman, City Planner, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
ORDINANCE 2022 -06 REDLINED.PDF
ORDINANCE 2022 -06.PDF
Ordinance 2022 -07 - An Ordinance Amending The St. Anthony City Code, By
Amending: Sections 91.06, 91.56, 91.57 Relating To Keeping And Feeding Of
Animals; Section 94.15 And 96.02 Relating To The Use Of The Public Right Of
Way; Section 96.03 Relating To Private Bus And Transit Benches; Section
150.070 -150.073, Relating To Allowable Residential Fence Height And
Measurement
SECOND READING
Steve Grittman, City Planner, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
CODE REVISIONS TABLE.PDF
ORDINANCE 2022 -07.PDF
Resolution 22 -065 - Authorizing The Mutual Aid Agreement Between The City Of
St. Anthony Village Public Works And Other Agencies Within The State Of
Minnesota
COVER MEMO.PDF
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT.PDF
RESOLUTION 22 -065.PDF
Reports From City Manager And Council Members.
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.
Information And Announcements.
Future Agenda Items
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.PDF
Adjournment
If you would like to request special accommodations or alternative formats, please contact the City Clerk
at 612 -782 -3313 or email city@savmn.com . People who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact us by
using 711 Relay.
Our Mission is to be a progressive and welcoming Village that is walkable, sustainable and safe.
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGECITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDATuesday, September 27, 2022 at 7:00PMJoin Meeting via ZoomThere is also a dial -in option available. Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person. Call To Order.Pledge Of Allegiance.Roll Call.Approval Of Agenda.Proclamations And Recognitions.Fire Prevention PresentationMark Sitarz, Fire Chief, presenting.PRESENTATION.PDFConsent Agenda.Approval Of CC Meeting MinutesCC 09 -13 -2022.PDFLicense And PermitsLICENSEANDPERMITS .PDFClaims9-28 -22.PDFPublic Hearing.Reports From Commission And Staff.General Business Of Council.Ordinance 2022 -06 - An Ordinance Amending The St. Anthony City Code, By Amending Section 150.070, Relating To Allowable Residential Fence Height And MeasurementSECOND READINGSteve Grittman, City Planner, presenting.COVER MEMO.PDFORDINANCE 2022 -06 REDLINED.PDFORDINANCE 2022 -06.PDFOrdinance 2022 -07 - An Ordinance Amending The St. Anthony City Code, By Amending: Sections 91.06, 91.56, 91.57 Relating To Keeping And Feeding Of Animals; Section 94.15 And 96.02 Relating To The Use Of The Public Right Of Way; Section 96.03 Relating To Private Bus And Transit Benches; Section 150.070 -150.073, Relating To Allowable Residential Fence Height And Measurement SECOND READINGSteve Grittman, City Planner, presenting.COVER MEMO.PDFCODE REVISIONS TABLE.PDFORDINANCE 2022 -07.PDFResolution 22 -065 - Authorizing The Mutual Aid Agreement Between The City Of St. Anthony Village Public Works And Other Agencies Within The State Of MinnesotaCOVER MEMO.PDFMUTUAL AID AGREEMENT.PDFRESOLUTION 22 -065.PDFReports From City Manager And Council Members.Community ForumIndividuals 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.
Information And Announcements.
Future Agenda Items
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.PDF
Adjournment
If you would like to request special accommodations or alternative formats, please contact the City Clerk
at 612 -782 -3313 or email city@savmn.com . People who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact us by
using 711 Relay.
Our Mission is to be a progressive and welcoming Village that is walkable, sustainable and safe.
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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
4
5 CALL TO ORDER.
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7 Mayor Pro Tem Walker called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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9 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
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11 Mayor Pro Tem Walker invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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13 ROLL CALL.
14
15 Present: Councilmembers Jenson, Randle, Walker and Webster
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17 Absent:Mayor Stille
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19 Also Present:City Manager Charlie Yunker, Finance Director Shelly Rueckert, and City Planner
20 Steve Grittman.
21
22
23 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
24 ITEMS.
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26 I.APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
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28 Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the City
29 Council Meeting Agenda of September 13, 2022 as presented.
30
31 Motion carried 4-0.
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33 II.PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITION – NONE.
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35 III.CONSENT AGENDA.
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A.37 Approval of August 23, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes.
B.38 Licenses and Permits.
C.39 Claims.
40
41 Motion by Councilmember Webster, seconded by Councilmember Randle, to approve the
42 Consent Agenda items.
43
44 Motion carried 4-0.
45
46 Mayor Pro Tem Walker announced the request for special event permit from the Kiwanis will be
47 considered next on the agenda.
48
49 IV.PUBLIC HEARING - NONE.
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September 13, 2022
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A.2 Resolution 22-063 – Setting the Preliminary 2023 Tax Levy and General Operating
3 Budget for the City of St. Anthony Village.
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5 Mayor Pro Tem Walker opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m.
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7 Finance Director Shelly Rueckert reviewed at the August 23, 2022 City Council meeting and
8 City Staff presented the proposed 2023 general fund operating budget and the 2023 overall levy.
9 Staff has affirmed the proposed 2023 overall levy is $8,687,425 which represents an increase of
10 $444,333 or a 5.39% increase compared to the 2022 overall levy. The 2023 Budget Calendar
11 was reviewed in detail Charts showing the Path to the 2023 Tax Levy was provided. Overall
12 Levy by Fund Type includes General/HRA 65%, Debt Service 29%, and Capital & Building
13 Improvements 6%. The 2023 General Fund Revenues come from 64% Tax Levy, Intergov’t
14 Revenue 14%, Contracts 12%, Licenses, Permits & Fines 5%, Transfers 3% Miscellaneous 2%.
15 2023 General Fund Expenditures include Police 46%, Fire 18%, Public Works 11%,
16 Administration 10%, All Other 7%, Parks 4% and Finance 4%.
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18 The standard parameters used for preparing the General Fund Budget and Levy include:
19 City revenues budgeted at current run rates for sources that are subject to trends and
20 conservative baseline estimates for re-occurring aids and charges for services.
21 Expenses budgeted at amounts that will maintain present level of City services.
22 Liquor transfers to the General Fund are based on liquor operating results.
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24 Each year the General Fund revenue and expenditure budget line items are examined for changes
25 in expected collections/charges, labor adjustments, changes in contract rates, insurance rates,
26 utility costs, usage of various materials or needs, etc. The findings of this examination produce
27 the drivers associated with the proposed 5.39% increase in the Overall Levy.
28 Personnel costs – 70.85% of expenditures, overall budgeted costs increased by $599,248
29 or 10.69%.
30 Contracted services – 10.3% of expenditures, overall increase of $18,622.
31 Other Insurance costs – 4.4% of expenditures, overall costs up by $25,577.
32 Pass through costs – 2.3% of expenditures, costs up $19,019.
33 Remaining budget line items – 12.2% of overall expenditures or $1,066,602, costs are up
34 $85,327. Energy costs make up $47,892 of this increase. Anticipated inflationary factors
35 of 5% to 6% have been applied to many of the supplies and services purchases.
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37 Ms. Rueckert provided detail on specific cost drivers.
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39 General Fund Revenues
40 Liquor transfer to the General Fund will increase from $250,000 to $275,000 in 2023.
41 2023 State funded Local Government Aid reflects an increase of $12,321, less than
42 originally anticipated.
43 Police contracted services has increased by $58,027.
44 Excess Tax Increment collections are projected to increase by $104,780 in 2023, more
45 than originally anticipated.
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September 13, 2022
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1 Federal Grants reflects $172,039 of potential SAFER grant proceeds to be used for hiring
2 two additional firefighters.
3
4 The 2023 HRA Budget and Levy is proposed at th8e same amount as 2022.
5
6 Ms. Rueckert reviewed issuance of 2022A G.O. Bonds in the amount of $2,385,000 provided for
7 street reconstruction and utilities replacement; mill and overlays; and alleys. The Debt Levy will
8 remain at $2,487,181 for levy year 2023. This program has served to lower annual levy impact of
9 street reconstruction by $3,166,000 over the last 9 years.
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11 The 2023 Debt Related Levies are proposed to increase by $0 over the 2022 combined debt
12 levies. The last step of the Peak to Plateau debt plan was the bonding of the 2022 street
13 improvements. The second phase of the program continues to stabilize the street improvement
14 program’s impact on the annual levy, while also reducing the reliance on debt to fund
15 construction costs. In the Phase II Street Improvements and related bonding will be skipped in
16 2023 and resumed in 2024.
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18 The 2023 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) levy is proposed to increase by $30,000. The
19 2023 Building Improvement, Infrastructure and Park Improvement levies are each proposed at a
20 $5,000 increase. These levy increases are consistent with the City’s long-term capital
21 improvement plans.
22
23 Ms. Rueckert reviewed the upcoming budget meeting schedule. The final presentation of the
24 2023 Budget and Property Tax Levy (Truth in Taxation) hearing is scheduled for the December
25 13, 2022 Council Meeting. At that meeting, Staff will present a recap of the final 2023 Budget
26 and the 2023 Property Tax Levy’s impact on property tax bills.
27
28 Since 1999 the City has been awarded $34,264,546 in grants and donations.
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30 Mayor Pro Tem Walker closed the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.
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32 There were no comments online or from the audience.
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34 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Webster, to approve Resolution
35 22-063 – Setting the Preliminary 2023 Tax Levy and General Operating Budget for the City of
36 St. Anthony Village.
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38 Motion carried 4-0.
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40 V.REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF.
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A.42 Ordinance 2022-06 – An Ordinance Amending the St. Anthony City Code, by Amending
43 Section 150.070, Relating to Allowable Residential Fence Height and Measurement.
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45 City Planner Grittman reviewed the applicant (Mark Tomas, 3308 Skycroft Drive) proposed an
46 increase in fence height from the current 6 foot maximum to 6 feet, 6 inches to accommodate
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1 variations in the grade causing measurements of a standard 6 foot fence panel to exceed the
2 height standard. Staff had recommending shifting the amendment to 7 feet, as this was
3 consistent with building code thresholds, and the Planning Commission passed that proposal.
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5 Following the Planning Commission’s action, the Council took up a work session discussion of a
6 broader code amendment. When this applicant’s request was brought forward to Council, there
7 was concern noted over the full 7 feet height, and the item was tabled. In the interim, the
8 Planning Commission took up the broader amendments, which included other fence standards.
9 The Planning Commission agreed that a height of 6 feet, 6 inches would suffice for the purposes
10 of both the applicant and the general code overall. As such, this amendment is changed to the 6’-
11 6” height standard, adjusting the request downward from 7 feet as had been previously proposed
12 by staff.
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14 In the larger City Code amendment, the fence height has been adjusted to match this request.
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16 Most general City Code amendments require three readings by the Council prior to formal
17 adoption (unless this process is specifically waived by the City Council during its review).
18 Zoning Ordinances are an exception to this three-reading rule, which are to be considered for
19 adoption after a single reading by the Council. The fence amendment under consideration is a
20 zoning regulation (even though it is not numbered with the other Section 152 zoning section).
21 The Council may consider adoption as a part of this reading.
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23 Councilmember Webster asked Mr. Grittman about the State Code changing to 7.0 feet and
24 would this discrepancy cause any issues. Mr. Grittman stated there should not be a conflict.
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26 Councilmember Jenson stated the diagram in the packet was very helpful. The ordinance is much
27 clearer than it was before.
28
29 Motion by Councilmember Webster, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to advance this
30 Ordinance and Adopt Ordinance 2022-06 – An Ordinance Amending the St. Anthony City Code,
31 by Amending Section 150.070, Relating to Allowable Residential Fence Height and
32 Measurement.
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34 Motion carried 4-0.
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B.36 Ordinance 2022-07 – An Ordinance Amending the St. Anthony City Code, by Amending:
37 Sections 91.06, 91.56, 91.57 Relating to Keeping and Feeding of Animals; Section 94.15
38 and 96.02 Relating to the Use of the Public Right of Way; Section 96.03 Relating to
39 Private Bus and Transit Benches; Section 150.070 – 150.073, Relating to Allowable
40 Residential Fence Height and Measurement.
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42 City Planner Grittman reviewed a Committee of Staff has been reviewing the City Code to
43 address various aspects of the language, looking for updating needs and incorporating staff
44 experience with permitting issues, property owner questions, and code enforcement experience.
45 In the prior round of these amendments, the Commission reviewed, and the City Council adopted
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1 regulations related to Swimming Pools, Dumpsters, Natural Landscapes, Non-commercial Signs,
2 and a variety of other inconsistencies that have been ongoing issues for staff.
3
4 A second round of updates to the table-form list of proposed City Code and Zoning Code
5 amended language is presented for City Council consideration. Mr. Grittman reviewed the
6 amendments in detail.
7
8 Motion by Councilmember Webster, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve First
9 Reading of Ordinance 2022-07 – An Ordinance Amending the St. Anthony City Code, by
10 Amending: Sections 91.06, 91.56, 91.57 Relating to Keeping and Feeding of Animals; Section
11 94.15 and 96.02 Relating to the Use of the Public Right of Way; Section 96.03 Relating to
12 Private Bus and Transit Benches; Section 150.070 – 150.073, Relating to Allowable Residential
13 Fence Height and Measurement.
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15 Motion carried 4-0.
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17 VI.GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
18
A.19 Resolution 22-064 – Approving the Use of Central Park for a Special Event on October
20 29, 2022 from 2:00 – 10:00 P.M.
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22 City Manager Charlie Yunker reviewed Council is requested to approve a special event permit
23 request from St. Anthony Kiwanis Club to hold a Special Event on October 29, 2022 at the
24 Central Park Pavilion from 2:00 – 10:00 P.M. The applicant is seeking permission to host a
25 Pumpkin Decorating and Auction at the Central Park Pavilion which is City property.
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27 Mr. Tom Brever and Mr. Tim Mezzenga representing the Kiwanis Club explained the
28 organization and the event. They are requesting a permit to hold their event at the Central Park
29 Pavilion. The auction will allow them to raise funds to be used in their programs.
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31 Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution
32 22-064 – Approving the Use of Central Park for a Special Event on October 29, 2022 from 2:00
33 – 10:00 P.M.
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35 Motion carried 4-0.
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37 VII.REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
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39 City Manager Yunker reported on an event being put on regarding the voting process in St.
40 Anthony. September 22, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers.
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42 Councilmember Jenson stated on September 9, he attended a Ramsey County Local League of
43 Governments Meeting and Board Meeting. Earlier today he met with the Director of Youth and
44 Family Services to discuss his role as Board member. He attended the Mississippi Watershed
45 Meeting also earlier today.
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1 Councilmember Webster stated on August 24, she toured the Doran Development along with
2 other Councilmembers.
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4 Councilmember Randle had no report.
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6 Mayor ProTem Walker stated he also attended the Open House at the Doran Development.
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8 VIII.COMMUNITY FORUM.
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10 Mayor ProTem Walker invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on
11 items that are not on the regular agenda.
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13 Hearing none Mayor ProTem Walker moved forward with the agenda.
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15 IX.INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
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17 Mayor Pro Tem Walker announced Jay Hartman will be inducted into the St. Anthony Village
18 High School Hall of Fame on September 30, 2022 and former Mayor Jerry Faust will do the
19 induction.
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21 X. ADJOURNMENT.
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23 Mayor Pro Tem Walker adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
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25 Respectfully submitted,
26 Debbie Wolfe
27 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
28
29 Mayor
30 ATTEST:
31 City Clerk
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Saint Anthony Village
DATE: September 27, 2022 Approved:
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: License Clerk
ITEM: License and Permits for Approval:
General Contractors Licenses:
Indigo Signs, Alexandria, MN
Hanson Landscape, Big Rock, IL
Signarama Twin Cities, Roseville, MN
VSI Construction, Maple Grove, MN
Mechanical Contractors Licenses
Blue Ox Heating & Air, New Hope, MN
Custom Chimney Care, Coon Rapids, MN
Quality Refrigeration, Richfield, MN
Sayler Heating & AC, St Louis Park, MN
Commercial Rental License:
Applicant:Caravelle Apartments
Location:3713 – 3800 Foss Rd NE
Motor Vehicle License:
Applicant:Twin Cities Transport & Recovery
Location:3201 Stinson Blvd NE
Residential Rental Licenses:
Applicant:Colleen Bertsch
Location:2520 29th Ave NE
Applicant:Matthew Williams
Location:3636 Edward St NE
Applicant:Guy & Teri Nelson
Location:3653 Roosevelt St NE
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City of St Anthony Village CITY OF ST ANTHONY CHECK REGISTER Page: 1
Check Issue Dates: 9/2/2022 - 9/28/2022 Sep 21, 2022 03:26PM
Vendor Number Payee Check Issue Date Amount
10206 BROCK WHITE COMPANY LLC 09/09/2022 213.06
10833 LMCIT % BERKLEY RISK (WC &PREM)09/09/2022 60,274.00
13203 LMCIT% BERKLEY RISK (DEDUCT/P&C)09/09/2022 36,320.00
12463 MOORE, DALE 09/14/2022 4,526.92
10710 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST 09/16/2022 1,155.00
11813 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INSURANCE 09/16/2022 32.00
1118 56 BREWING 09/28/2022 949.00
13061 ADVANTAGE SIGNS & GRAPHICS INC 09/28/2022 77.79
10039 AIRGAS USA LLC 09/28/2022 86.59
10045 ALERT-ALL 09/28/2022 882.00
1122 AM CRAFTS SPIRITS 09/28/2022 65.70
1100 ARTISIAN BEER COMPANY 09/28/2022 18,347.67
10115 ASPEN MILLS 09/28/2022 125.99
12677 ASSOCIATION FOR NONSMOKERS - MINNESOTA 09/28/2022 413.00
2030 BALD MAN BREWING 09/28/2022 195.20
10159 BEISSWENGER'S 09/28/2022 43.05
1013 BELLBOY CORPORATION 09/28/2022 4,326.04
1014 BELLBOY CORPORATION 09/28/2022 832.25
10172 BIFFS, INC.09/28/2022 390.00
2009 BLACK STACK BREWING 09/28/2022 946.00
10185 BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC 09/28/2022 288.99
8544 BOURGET IMPORTS 09/28/2022 568.75
1018 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN BEER 09/28/2022 49,583.62
1011 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN WINE & SPIRITS 09/28/2022 5,720.83
1009 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN WINE & SPIRITS 09/28/2022 305.75
10206 BROCK WHITE COMPANY LLC 09/28/2022 213.06
1017 CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES 09/28/2022 18,531.31
10252 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 09/28/2022 2,311.20
12863 CENTRAL SQUARE TECHNOLOGIES 09/28/2022 950.69
10257 CENTRAL WOOD PRODUCTS 09/28/2022 150.00
10263 CENTURYLINK 09/28/2022 1,508.13
12596 CINTAS CORPORATION 09/28/2022 1,973.40
11784 CITY OF PLYMOUTH 09/28/2022 100.00
1010 CLEAR RIVER BEVERAGE COMPANY 09/28/2022 504.59
13121 CLEARWAY COMMUNITY SOLAR LLC 09/28/2022 1,233.61
13173 COMMERCIAL ASPHALT CO 09/28/2022 281.50
12924 COREMARK METALS 09/28/2022 25.38
1042 CRYSTAL SPRINGS ICE 09/28/2022 573.10
13204 CULHANE MICHAEL 09/28/2022 98.00
12821 CUSHMAN MOTOR CO INC 09/28/2022 375.00
10373 DAILEY DATA & ASSOCIATES 09/28/2022 33.75
10375 DALCO 09/28/2022 1,110.45
10432 DORSEY & WHITNEY 09/28/2022 1,401.00
10461 EHLERS & ASSOCIATES, INC.09/28/2022 195.00
10468 ELECTRO WATCHMAN INC 09/28/2022 329.32
2042 ELM CREEK BREWING COMPANY 09/28/2022 251.00
13205 ERIC SKINNER 09/28/2022 100.00
10485 EULL'S MANUFACTURING CO., INC.09/28/2022 172.80
2036 FALLING KNIFE BREWING CO 09/28/2022 971.00
10508 FERGUSON WATERWORKS 09/28/2022 7.69
10526 FLEETPRIDE 09/28/2022 97.92
13177 FRA-DOR INC 09/28/2022 202.94
13195 FRESH PAINT INC 09/28/2022 4,218.00
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City of St Anthony Village CITY OF ST ANTHONY CHECK REGISTER Page: 2
Check Issue Dates: 9/2/2022 - 9/28/2022 Sep 21, 2022 03:26PM
Vendor Number Payee Check Issue Date Amount
11866 GALLS 09/28/2022 190.39
10624 HAWKINS, INC 09/28/2022 40.00
2024 HEADFLYER BREWING 09/28/2022 745.00
10661 HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER 09/28/2022 4,328.28
1019 HOHENSTEIN'S, INC 09/28/2022 12,538.10
10684 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 09/28/2022 458.19
10733 INSTRUMENTAL RESEARCH, INC.09/28/2022 105.00
11754 INTEGRATED LOSS CONTROL, INC.09/28/2022 636.00
12105 INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER 09/28/2022 175.25
13052 JEFF BELZER'S ROSEVILLE 09/28/2022 784.50
1102 JOHNSON BROTHERS 09/28/2022 3,987.99
1004 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY.09/28/2022 4,119.95
1005 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY.09/28/2022 4,527.67
1006 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY.09/28/2022 7,372.55
1044 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY.09/28/2022 19,182.36
12615 JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTION LP 09/28/2022 617.32
10797 KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS 09/28/2022 139.75
2028 LADONA CERVECERIA 09/28/2022 358.00
12894 LEAST SERVICE/COUNSELING LLC 09/28/2022 325.00
10833 LMCIT % BERKLEY RISK (WC &PREM)09/28/2022 96,594.00
10861 LOFFLER COMPANIES - 131511 09/28/2022 206.07
2010 LUPULIN BREWING 09/28/2022 818.05
1022 M. AMUNDSON LLP 09/28/2022 2,652.71
10884 MANGSETH/JON 09/28/2022 130.00
11985 MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY 09/28/2022 2,175.16
13188 MCNAMARA CONTRACTING INC 09/28/2022 31,779.33
10939 MIDWAY FORD 09/28/2022 13.97
12940 MINNEHAHA BLDG MAINTENANCE 09/28/2022 76.95
10989 MINNESOTA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND 09/28/2022 1,615.00
10994 MINNESOTA OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 09/28/2022 361.00
13169 MNL 09/28/2022 3,950.00
2006 MODIST BREWING COMPANY 09/28/2022 722.34
1051 NEW FRANCE WINE COMPANY 09/28/2022 1,044.00
13123 NORTH CENTRAL BUS & EQUIPMENT INC 09/28/2022 55,737.00
11151 NORTHWEST ASPHALT, INC.09/28/2022 103,762.39
12778 NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS INC 09/28/2022 7,492.90
11163 OFFICE DEPOT 09/28/2022 79.79
12779 OPTION ONE MECHANICAL LLC 09/28/2022 78,458.00
11182 OWENS/TOM 09/28/2022 125.00
11185 PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, INC.09/28/2022 329.06
11198 PAUL D. BAERTSCHI, P.A.09/28/2022 170.00
1012 PAUSTIS & SONS 09/28/2022 1,605.25
1001 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 09/28/2022 7,551.82
1002 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 09/28/2022 2,587.87
11241 POSTMASTER - MPLS BMEU 09/28/2022 2,000.00
2019 PRYES BREWING COMPANY 09/28/2022 375.00
11291 RAIN DROP PRODUCTS 09/28/2022 222.00
1062 RED BULL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY 09/28/2022 77.76
11357 RUFFRIDGE JOHNSON EQUIP COMPANY 09/28/2022 700.00
2018 SMALL LOT WINES 09/28/2022 398.04
1024 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 09/28/2022 2,790.75
1008 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 09/28/2022 1,842.75
1026 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 09/28/2022 12,893.60
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City of St Anthony Village CITY OF ST ANTHONY CHECK REGISTER Page: 3
Check Issue Dates: 9/2/2022 - 9/28/2022 Sep 21, 2022 03:26PM
Vendor Number Payee Check Issue Date Amount
1036 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 09/28/2022 719.68
2001 STEEL TOE BREWING 09/28/2022 206.00
11502 STREICHER'S 09/28/2022 1,549.98
11543 TECH SALES CO 09/28/2022 500.00
11586 TRACY PRINTING 09/28/2022 3,534.70
1098 TRADITION WINE & SPIRITS 09/28/2022 182.00
13046 TWIN CONSTRUCTION, LLC 09/28/2022 400.00
11626 U.S. BANK (PURCHASING CARD)09/28/2022 6,237.81
12776 USS MINNESOTA ONE MT LLC (CH)09/28/2022 4,329.53
11674 VERIZON WIRELESS 09/28/2022 100.02
11682 VIKING INDUSTRIAL CENTER 09/28/2022 234.58
1025 VINOCOPIA 09/28/2022 976.00
13172 WESTMOR INDUSTRIES LLC 09/28/2022 515.85
1034 WINE COMPANY/THE 09/28/2022 1,612.10
1038 WINE MERCHANTS INC 09/28/2022 3,501.85
1032 WINEBOW 09/28/2022 2,319.74
11731 WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GRP INC.09/28/2022 96.66
11704 WM CORPORATE SERVICES INC 09/28/2022 1,170.96
13206 WOLFE JESSE 09/28/2022 125.00
11738 WSB & ASSOCIATES, INC.09/28/2022 462.00
11740 XCEL ENERGY 09/28/2022 5,768.81
Grand Totals: 741,101.17
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MEMORANDUM
To:Mayor Stille and St. Anthony Village City Council
From:Stephen Grittman, City Planner
Date:City Council Meeting – September 27, 2022
NAC Project No.323.01 – 22.01
Request:Request for an amendment to the City Code related to fence height
Property Address:NA
Property PID:NA
STAFF AND PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The applicant for this item proposed an increase in fence height from the current 6 foot
maximum to 6 feet, 6 inches to accommodate variations in the grade causing measurements of
a standard 6 foot fence panel to exceed the height standard. Staff had recommended shifting
the amendment to 7 feet, as this was consistent with building code thresholds, and the
Planning Commission passed that proposal.
Following the Commission’s action, the Council took up work session discussion of a broader
code amendment (separately brought forward in this agenda). When this applicant’s request
was brought forward to Council, there was concern noted over the full 7 feet height, and the
item was tabled. In the interim, the Planning Commission took up the broader amendments,
which included other fence standards. The Commission agreed that a height of 6 feet, 6 inches
would suffice for the purposes of both the applicant and the general code overall. As such, this
amendment is changed to the 6’-6” height standard, adjusting the request downward from 7
feet as had been proposed by staff.
In the larger City Code amendment on this same agenda, we have adjusted the fence height to
match this request.
With the Planning Commission recommendation, Staff recommends approval of the attached
amendment increasing maximum height of residential fences at 6’-6”, and establishing clearer
standards for measurement.
One procedural note:
First, most general City Code amendments require three readings by the Council prior to formal
adoption (unless this process is specifically waived by the City Council during its review). Zoning
Ordinances are an exception to this three-reading rule, which are to be considered for adoption
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after a single reading by the Council. The fence amendment under consideration is a zoning
regulation (even though it is not numbered with the other Section 152 zoning section). As such,
the Council may consider adoption as a part of this reading.
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION:
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2022-06 amending Section 150.070(C) related to residential fence
height and measurement, based on the findings adopted by the Planning Commission and as
listed in this report.
Alternative Actions: 1. Motion to Deny adoption of the amendment, based on findings
identified by the Council.
2. Motion to Table action on the amendment, pending addition
information from staff, applicant, or other sources.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant:Mark Tomas
Address:3308 Skycroft Drive
Deadline for Agency
Action:60 Days: August 20, 2022
Letter Sent:August 12, 2022
120 Days:October 19, 2022
ANALYSIS
1.Background
The applicant is proposing that the City amend the current fence regulations to allow an
increase in residential fence height. The amendment would alter fence height throughout
the zoning districts or land uses to which it is effective. In this case, the relevant land uses
are single family residential parcels in the R-1 zoning district.
The current fence ordinance has a number of issues related to permit processing, code
consistency (including consistency with building code), and technical or practical aspects
including measurement. The City’s Code Review Committee has separately been
contemplating a series of amendments to the fence regulations for these reasons. While a
number of those amendments are likely to come forward with other code amendment
recommendations, this resident is seeking amendments to the height regulations as a
separate application. The applicant’s request specifically relates to the section of the fence
code relating to height. That section reads as follows:
(C) Fence size. All fence and wall heights shall be measured from the finished
grade, except that the height of a railing, wall, fence, or screening affixed to a
deck constructed on the ground but raised above ground level, will be measured
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from the elevation of the raised deck for that portion which is affixed to the raised
deck. The grade at the fence line shall not be altered in any way that artificially
increases the maximum permitted height of the fence.
(1) Residential Uses.
a. Front Yards. No fence shall be over four (4) feet in height within
a required front yard setback.
b. Side Yards. No fence shall be over six (6) feet in height. A fence
up to six (6) feet in height shall be allowed on corner lots along the
corner side behind the nearest front corner of the principal
building.
c. Rear Yards. No fence shall be over six (6) feet in height.
When this code was written, fences of more than 6 feet in height required a building
permit, with review and permitting through the Building Official. The revised building code
has changed this height to 7 feet. One of the reasons for this change is an
acknowledgement that fence construction often occurs over uneven terrain, and a fence
that uses 6 feet tall material (a commonly available dimension) is often a few inches more
than 6 feet above the ground below it. Moreover, many types of fence construction include
post design where the tops of the posts extend a few inches above the top line of the fence
panel.
These conditions have been prevalent for many years. Technically, such fences were
required to obtain building permits, be reviewed by building inspection staff, and be
inspected by the building official. In practice, this was not happening, whether in St.
Anthony or most any other locality when these variations were only a few inches above the
6 foot mark. As such, the writers of the Building Code amended that code from 6 feet to
the 7 feet now in force.
The taller dimension accommodates the variations noted (terrain and post design), with the
understanding that the majority of such fences utilize fence panels of 6 feet (see illustration
above).
To remedy this conflict, staff believes that an amendment to the existing code is
appropriate. As noted, the applicant has suggested that the fence height be increased to 6
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feet, 6 inches, and thus the following amendments are proposed, with the changes shown
in redline:
(C) Fence size. All fence and wall heights shall be measured from the finished
grade, except that the height of a railing, wall, fence, or screening affixed to a
deck constructed on the ground but raised above ground level, will be measured
from the elevation of the raised deck for that portion which is affixed to the raised
deck. The grade at the fence line shall not be altered in any way that artificially
increases the maximum permitted height of the fence. Required fence height shall
be measured and applied only at each post, and no section of fence between
posts shall exceed the height of the higher of the two posts between which such
fence is constructed.
(1) Residential Uses.
a. Front Yards. No fence, fence post, or post cap, shall be over four (4)
feet fifty-two (52) inches in height within a required front yard setback.
b. Side Yards. No fence, fence post, or post cap, shall be over six feet six
inches (6’-6”) in height. A fence up to over six feet six inches (6’-6”)in
height shall be allowed on corner lots along the corner side behind the
nearest front corner of the principal building.
c. Rear Yards. No fence, fence post, or post cap, shall be over six feet six
inches (6’-6”) feet in height.
The applicant notes in his application materials that other nearby communities have
amended their fence regulations to make this change, or something similar. These include
Columbia Heights, New Brighton, Fridley, and Roseville. It is planning staff’s experience that
many other communities have adopted similar changes.
On a separate track, there are related amendments that would be relevant to other
portions of the fence code, including permitting, and the application of fence height in
commercial and industrial areas. Those amendments are expected to accompany other
general code updates being proposed by the Code Review Committee.
1.Representative Codes Referenced.
Title XV Land Usage, Chapter 150 Zoning Code, Section §150.70 (Fence Regulations).
2.Criteria for Consideration of a Zoning Amendment. Title XV Land Usage, Chapter 152
Zoning Code, Section §152.242 lists the process the City Council must consider for an
amendment.
STAFF/PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION AND FINDINGS OF FACT
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Application 1. Staff recommends approval of an amendment to the fence regulations as
identified in this report, with the following findings:
A.The current fence regulations related to height are inconsistent with the regulations of
the Building Code.
B.The current fence permitting practices are not consistent with the procedures required
by the code
C.The current height regulations for residential fences do not comport with common
construction practices, nor account for inconsistencies in grade or terrain.
D.The amendment would be consistent with current practice, with the language of the
Building Code, and the practices of many other nearby communities.
ATTACHMENTS
1.Application and Supporting Material
2.Ordinance Redline
3.Proposed Ordinance 2022-06
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ORDINANCE NO. ___
1
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
HENNEPIN AND RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. ANTHONY CITY CODE,
BY AMENDING SECTION 150.070, RELATING TO
ALLOWABLE RESIDENTIAL FENCE HEIGHT AND MEASURMENT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. ANTHONY HEREBY ORDAINS:
Section 1.Section §150.070 (C)(1) is hereby amended to read as follows:
C) Fence size. All fence and wall heights shall be measured from the finished
grade, except that the height of a railing, wall, fence, or screening affixed to a
deck constructed on the ground but raised above ground level, will be measured
from the elevation of the raised deck for that portion which is affixed to the raised
deck. The grade at the fence line shall not be altered in any way that artificially
increases the maximum permitted height of the fence. Required fence height shall
be measured and applied only at each post, and no section of fence between
posts shall exceed the height of the higher of the two posts between which such
fence is constructed.
(1) Residential Uses.
a. Front Yards. No fence, fence post, or post cap, shall be over four (4)
feet fifty-two (52) inches in height within a required front yard setback.
b. Side Yards. No fence, fence post, or post cap, shall be over six feet six
inches (6’-6”) in height. A fence up to six feet six inches (6’-6”) feet in
height shall be allowed on corner lots along the corner side behind the
nearest front corner of the principal building.
c. Rear Yards. No fence, fence post, or post cap, shall be over six feet six
inches (6’-6”) feet in height.
Section 2.The City Clerk is hereby directed to make the changes required by this Ordinance
as part of the Official St. Anthony City Code, Title XV, Zoning Ordinance, and to
renumber the tables and chapters accordingly as necessary to provide the intended
effect of this Ordinance. The City Clerk is further directed to make necessary
corrections to any internal citations that result from said renumbering process,
provided that such changes retain the purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance
as has been adopted.
Section 5.This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage
and publication. This ordinance may be published by summary publication,
per a duly adopted resolution of the City Council. The ordinance in its entirety
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and any related map shall be posted on the City website after publication. Copies
of the complete Ordinance and map are available online and at St. Anthony
City Hall for examination upon request.
ADOPTED BY the St. Anthony City Council this ____ day of ______, 2022.
__________________________________
Randy Stille, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Nicole Miller, City Clerk
AYES:
NAYS:
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ORDINANCE 2202-06
1
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
HENNEPIN AND RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. ANTHONY CITY CODE,
BY AMENDING SECTION 150.070, RELATING TO
ALLOWABLE RESIDENTIAL FENCE HEIGHT AND MEASURMENT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. ANTHONY HEREBY ORDAINS:
Section 1.Section §150.070 (C)(1) is hereby amended to read as follows:
C) Fence size. All fence and wall heights shall be measured from the finished
grade, except that the height of a railing, wall, fence, or screening affixed to a
deck constructed on the ground but raised above ground level, will be measured
from the elevation of the raised deck for that portion which is affixed to the raised
deck. The grade at the fence line shall not be altered in any way that artificially
increases the maximum permitted height of the fence. Required fence height shall
be measured and applied only at each post, and no section of fence between posts
shall exceed the height of the higher of the two posts between which such fence is
constructed.
(1) Residential Uses.
a. Front Yards. No fence, fence post, or post cap shall be over fifty-two
(52) inches in height within a required front yard setback.
b. Side Yards. No fence, fence post, or post cap, shall be over six feet six
inches (6’-6”) in height. A fence up to six feet six inches (6’-6”) in height
shall be allowed on corner lots along the corner side behind the nearest
front corner of the principal building.
c. Rear Yards. No fence, fence post, or post cap, shall be over six feet six
inches (6’-6”) in height.
Section 2.The City Clerk is hereby directed to make the changes required by this Ordinance
as part of the Official St. Anthony City Code, Title XV, Zoning Ordinance, and to
renumber the tables and chapters accordingly as necessary to provide the intended
effect of this Ordinance. The City Clerk is further directed to make necessary
corrections to any internal citations that result from said renumbering process,
provided that such changes retain the purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance
as has been adopted.
Section 5.This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage
and publication. This ordinance may be published by summary publication,
per a duly adopted resolution of the City Council. The ordinance in its entirety
and any related map shall be posted on the City website after publication. Copies
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of the complete Ordinance and map are available online and at St. Anthony
City Hall for examination upon request.
ADOPTED BY the St. Anthony City Council this ____ day of ______, 2022.
__________________________________
Randy Stille, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
City Clerk
AYES:
NAYS:
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MEMORANDUM
To:St. Anthony Village City Council
From:Stephen Grittman, City Planner
Meeting Date:September 27, 2022
NAC Project No.323.02 – 22.01
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
As the Council is aware, a committee of staff has been reviewing the City Code to address various
aspects of the language, looking for updating needs, and incorporating staff experience with permitting
issues, property owner questions, and code enforcement experience. In the prior round of these
amendments, the Commission reviewed (and the City Council adopted) regulations related to Swimming
Pools, Dumpsters, Natural Landscapes, Non-commercial Signs, and a variety of other inconsistencies
that had been ongoing issues for staff.
This memorandum provides a second round of updates to the table-form list of proposed City Code and
Zoning Code amended language for City Council consideration. Staff noticed a public hearing for the
August Planning Commission meeting to formally consider the proposed language, and make any final
edits or recommendations, prior to sending the material on to City Council for consideration.
That hearing was held on August 16th. The Commission passed the proposed amendments on to the City
Council as explained in the accompanying table, and as written in the accompanying Ordinance.
The topics covered in this version include Animals; a brief supplement to the previously approved
Natural Landscapes language; extensive updates to the regulations relating to Fences; use of the Public
Right of Way; and regulations relating to Bus Benches. As with the prior set of amendments, we are not
expecting to address the boundaries of any zoning districts with this material. The changes have arisen
from staff experience with various permitting or construction issues, and various code enforcement
activities.
The Planning Commission discussion passed the amendments, with discussion on two primary topics.
First, the fencing language was amended to set the maximum height for rear and side-yard fences at six
feet six inches, down from the previously considered change to 7 feet. This item is also addressed in the
Tomas amendment request being considered as a separate item – this change is contemplated in both
this set of general code updates, and the Tomas private application.
The second significant discussion related to bus benches, and the treatment of the off-site advertising
that supports the private placement of those benches. There was some consideration at the Planning
Commission to prohibit these types of signs altogether, with the acknowledgment that the privately-
provided bus benches would then be removed by the providers. Instead, the discussion suggested that
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where the benches provide an important public service, the City should consider providing those (or
attempt to work with charitable groups to do so).
Because that option would raise more significant issues of cost, maintenance, and other aspects beyond
the normal scope of the Planning Commission jurisdiction, the Commission opted to pass on the
amendment, with this discussion as context for Council consideration. Thus, the discussion was one of
weighing the benefits of the bus benches, against the variable costs: one being the allowance of the
advertising in the public right of way, or the competing cost of financially maintaining the benches as a
governmental function.
The language for the bus bench regulation is developed from other various sources, and is proposed
here due to the occupation of the pubic right of way, and the observance that in some cases, there have
been maintenance issues in the right of way which has raised problems for (especially) sidewalk snow
maintenance. Since these benches serve an advertising purpose for their sponsors, but can raise issues
for public pedestrian circulation and/or maintenance problems, staff is bringing this forward for
consideration.
This material codifies the regulation of Bus Benches that are placed by private vendors on public right of
way at bus stops in the city. This is an aspect of the City’s right of way management, not technically a
zoning code element, although a few changes to the Sign section of the code will need to accompany
this section, included after the Bench Section below. They are usually located on main roadways, and
often on sidewalks. Neither Hennepin nor Ramsey County regulate bus benches in their rights of way.
Moreover, Metro Transit provides various levels of bench or shelter based on the number of boardings
at any particular stop. The benches in question – and the regulations proposed - are designed to
address those stops with privately-places benches below the Metro Transit thresholds.
Staff has found that these benches can generate significant income for the bench owners through
leasing advertising space on the bench. Staff has also found that neither Metro Transit nor the right of
way owners (usually Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) do not regulate these benches in their rights-of-
way. This licensing process will allow the city the opportunity to ensure that any such benches are
properly placed and maintained. It further provides for appropriate insurance of those occupying the
right of way, and requires a clause indemnifying the city in the event of a liability claim.
The benches serve a public purpose in that persons utilizing scheduled transit often rely on them as both
markers and rest while waiting for their ride. Because these benches provide advertising, they become
a de facto sign. As such, the proposed regulations provide for size, location, and various other
requirements to ensure that they serve their public purpose, but do not become a nuisance.
STAFF AND PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
1.Staff and Planning Commission recommend that the City Council adopts the proposed
amendments to the City Code as reflected in the attached ordinance and the table-form
redline version.
Alternative Motions
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2.Motion to recommend denial of the amendments, based on findings to be identified as a part of
the discussion following the public hearing.
3.Motion to table action on the amendments and continue the public hearing, to allow for further
research and editing as directed by the Commission.
ATTACHMENTS
1.Code Revisions Table
2.Proposed Ordinance 2022-07
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Code Section No.
Existing Text to Remain as
is
Proposed Text (redlined) Issue/Discussion
Animals
§ 91.06 Domesticated animals means
house pets such as dogs, cats, and
birds, or other common pets kept
in small containments which can be
contained within a principal
structure throughout the entire
year, provided that containment
can be accomplished without
special modification to the
structure requiring a building
permit from the city. In addition,
the term "domestic animals"
includes birds (other than chickens,
ducks and geese) and rabbits
normally sheltered outside the
home.
Farm animals means cattle, hogs,
bees, sheep, goats, chickens,
turkeys, horses and other animals
commonly accepted as farm
animals in the state, and/or which
are kept for agricultural purposes
or food production.
Wild Animal: Any animal which is
not a domesticated animal as
defined herein, or which is not
naturally tame or gentle, but is of a
wild nature or disposition, or which
would constitute a danger to human
life or property. The term includes
animals and birds, the keeping of
which is licensed by the State or
federal government, such as,
wolves, raptors, and pheasants. By
way of example and not of
limitation, the term includes: ducks,
pheasants, geese, turkeys, birds of
prey, squirrels, chipmunks,
raccoons, coyotes, weasels, wild
ferrets, sheep, goats, swine,
monkeys, chimpanzees and deer.
This section adds
definitions for 3 classes of
animals: Domesticated,
Farm, and Wild.
The current regulations in
code address how
“domestic” animals are
regulated, but have no
definition.
A few farm animals are
listed as being prohibited,
but the list is not very
inclusive, so the ordinance
creates a definition, and a
list that is more inclusive.
(Chickens would continue
to be treated as they
currently are: prohibited,
but with the allowance by
Council permit).
Finally, a definition for wild
animals is created, and
then a series of provisions
to regulate/prohibit the
feeding of such animals is
new text. An exception
made for songbirds and a
few other specific
situations.
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§ 91.56 KEEPING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS. No
person may keep swine, cattle,
horses, goats farm animals or wild
animals as defined in this Code, nor
more than 2 dogs or 3 dogs allowed
under § 91.01 through 91.05 or
fowl, within the city nearer than 500
feet to any human habitation or
platted land, without approval of
the City Council. The City Council
may, before approving or denying
any request for approval, request a
report from the Health Officer
concerning the effect on public
health.
The current language
allows 2 dogs, or a “kennel”
license for 3 dogs. No
change is proposed in that
language. Cats (addressed
by some city’s codes), are
not subject to these
limitations.
§ 91.57 KEEPING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS.
FEEDING OF WILD ANIMALS.
1) ) No person shall intentionally
feed wild animals within the City.
Intentional feeding means the
provision of any grain, fruit,
vegetables, nuts, salt licks, or any
other food that attracts wild
animals.
a) Living food sources such
as trees and other live vegetation
shall not be considered food for wild
animals.
2) Feeding Songbirds. The feeding of
songbirds is permitted under the
following conditions:
a) Feeding is done from a
bird feeder that is designed
to prevent other wild
animals from feeding and is
placed at least 5 feet above
the ground.
b) The bird feeder does not
become an attractive nuisance to
other wild animals.
c) Songbird feeding occurs
on private property owned or
controlled by the person
responsible for the feeder.
3) Exemptions.
a) Specific to Section
91.57(2a), persons that
cannot physically place
materials 5 feet or higher
from the ground, must place
feeder at the highest point
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physically possible and must
comply with the other
standards contained in
Section 91.57(2).
b) Snakes (less than four (4)
feet in length), gerbils,
hamsters, guinea pigs mice,
turtles, fish (not prohibited
by Minnesota DNR) and
birds (not prohibited by
Minnesota DNR) kept inside
of a residence and within a
restrictive cage or habitat
c) Animal Species otherwise
allowed and/or licensed by
the City.
d) The provisions of Section 91.57
shall not apply to the employees or
agents of the City, County, the
State, the Federal government or
veterinarians who in the course of
their official duties have wild
animals in their custody or under
their management.
§ 91.5758 INTERFERENCE WITH CITY
PERSONNEL. No person may in any
manner molest, hinder, or interfere
with any person employed by the
city to capture and impound dogs or
other animals while the person is
within the course and scope of
employment.
This section is renumbered,
with no text changes.
Gardens and
Yards
§150.094 (E) (E) Yard cover. Every yard of
premises on which a dwelling stands
must be covered by lawns and/or
ground cover of vegetation,
gardens, hedges, shrubbery, rock or
wood mulch, or related decorative
materials consistent with those
commonly available at home and
garden stores, and must be
maintained. Once an area has been
converted to turf grass the land
owner shall not allow the turf grass
to exceed the height of 6 inches or
be allowed to go to seed. No land
owner may permit or maintain on
the land any growth of weeds, grass,
brush or other rank vegetation to
exceed the height of an average
height greater than 6 inches, any
This proposal cleans up a
reference that should have
been removed from the
Code as a part of the prior
round of updates. That
Code established a setback
requirement of 3 feet from
adjoining property; and it
has been the City’s policy to
allow/promote pollinator-
friendly plantings in the
right of way. This change
deletes the conflicting
language.
Additional language will
help limit the
encroachment and extent
of natural landscapes in the
setback or public areas.
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accumulation of dead weeds, grass
or brush, or any noxious weeds or
plants as defined by the Minnesota
Department of Agriculture. Gardens
(pollinator, vegetable, flower, rock,
etc.) are permitted types of yard
cover, and must be maintained. and
not encroach on other property or
the right of way.
Fences
§ 150.071 BUILDING ZONING PERMITS
REQUIRED.
A building zoning permit is required
for the construction or alteration of
a fence, and for any additions to a
fence. The permit must be obtained
in the name of the owner of the
property on which the fence is or
will be located. Applications must be
made on forms provided by the city.
The applicant must provide the
Building Inspector with a set of
plans and specifications for the
fence. Permit fees must be paid in
accordance with Ordinance 33.061
of the City Code.
This change corrects the
application process and
permitting, which is no
longer a building permit
under that separate code.
The zoning ordinance
regulations fences, so a
zoning permit is the proper
avenue.
§ 150.072 REQUIREMENTS.
(A) Location. Any fence constructed
or altered after 6-3-1982 must be
located entirely upon the private
property of the owner to whom the
building permit was issued.
Ownership of the permit fence
passes with ownership of the
property. The fence must be setback
a distance from the owner’s
property line sufficient to avoid
encroachment onto adjoining
private or public property or a
public right-of-way. The applicant
represents that the fence will be
entirely on the property of the fence
applicant. At its sole discretion, the
city may require the applicant for
the permit to locate and mark the
property line abutting the public
property by having a registered
surveyor place permanent survey
pins or stakes on the property line.
Add the requirement for
survey data to the location
section, as it applies to any
fence permit (not just when
the fence is adjacent to the
public right of way as in (B)
below).
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If the survey information is not
available and the applicant elects
not to establish the property line by
survey, the permit will not be issued
unless the applicant signs an
affidavit stating that the applicant is
the owner of the premises upon
which the fence exists or is to be
located.
(B) Abutting public property. If a
fence is or is to be adjacent to a
street, alley, public right-of-way, or
other public property, the city may
require the applicant for the permit
to locate and mark the property line
abutting the public property by
having a registered surveyor place
permanent survey pins or stakes on
the property line. If the survey
information is not available and the
applicant elects not to establish the
property line by survey, the permit
will not be issued unless the
applicant signs an affidavit stating
that the applicant is the owner of
the premises upon which the fence
exists or is to be located.
This section is deleted, with
the elimination of the
building permit
requirement, and the
inclusion of the property
line notes in (A) above.
(C) Fence size. All fence and wall
heights shall be measured from the
finished grade, except that the
height of a railing, wall, fence, or
screening affixed to a deck
constructed on the ground but
raised above ground level, will be
measured from the elevation of the
raised deck for that portion which is
affixed to the raised deck. The grade
at the fence line shall not be altered
in any way that artificially increases
the maximum permitted height of
the fence. Required fence height
shall be measured and applied only
at each post, and no section of
fence between posts shall exceed
the height of the higher of the two
posts between which such fence is
constructed.
These sections are under
separate consideration by
the City Council due to a
pending application.
This addition specifies
measurement
requirements. Because
land can fluctuate, there is
a potentially infinite
number of locations for
fence measurement. By
restricting the
measurement locations to
the posts only, planning,
construction, and
enforcement of fence
regulations is simplified.
The proposed language
specifies that the fence
sections may not exceed
the height of the post(s) to
which it is attached.
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These clauses also
accommodate fences
constructed on a slope, in
which the manufactured
fence panels can be
installed without running
afoul of the height
regulations as the ground
falls away to the next
(lower) post location.
(C)(1) Residential Uses.
a. Front Yards. No fence, fence post,
or post cap shall be over four (4)
feet fifty-two (52) inches in height
within a required front yard setback.
b. Side Yards. No fence , fence post,
or post cap shall be over six feet six
inches (6’-6”) feet in height. A fence
up to six feet six inches (6’-6”) in
height shall be allowed on corner
lots along the corner side behind
the nearest front corner of the
principal building.
c. Rear Yards. No fence, fence post,
or post cap, shall be over six feet six
inches (6’-6”) in height.
Height is changed here to
accommodate the
fluctuations noted above by
allowing a slight increase
over current height
limitations, again to
accommodate slope, and to
acknowledge that posts
(and ornamental post caps)
will often extend above the
top line of the fence itself.
Further, the change from 6
feet to 7 feet incorporates
the building code change
that increased the height
threshold for when a
building permit is required
for fences and other
structures.
150.072
C.2, C.3, D, and E.
C. (2) Commercial/Industrial Uses.
a. Front Yards. No fence shall be
over six (6) seven (7) feet in height
within a required front yard setback.
Fences may extend to a total height
of eight (8) with a security arm for
barbed wire if a conditional use
permit is obtained.
b. Side Yards. No fence shall be over
six (6) seven (7) feet in height.
Fences may extend to a total height
of eight (8) with a security arm for
barbed wire if a conditional use
permit is obtained.
c. Rear Yards. No fence shall be over
six (6) seven (7) feet in height.
Fences may extend to a total height
of eight (8) with a security arm for
barbed wire if a conditional use
permit is obtained.
d. Exemption. Through the approval
of a conditional use permit (CUP),
Ffence heights as listed above in
This section incorporates
the changes from 6 feet to
7 feet heights into the
Commercial District.
No changes are proposed to
Industrial or Recreational
fencing standards. Sight
visibility at intersections is
likewise retained as
currently stated.
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§150.072, C, 2, a-c may be increased
for the following types of fencing
§ 150.073 CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE.
Every fence must be
constructed in a
substantial manner and of
substantial material,
reasonably suitable for the
purpose for which the
fence is intended as listed
in the criteria below. Any
fence which is dangerous
by reason of its
construction or state of
disrepair or is otherwise
injurious to public safety,
health, or welfare is
hereby declared to be a
nuisance.
(A) Fences and walls shall be
constructed in a manner and of such
materials that do not adversely
affect the appearance of the
neighborhood or adjacent property
values. Fences shall not be
constructed from poultry netting
(chicken wire), non-prefabricated
welded wire, snow fence, branches,
or materials originally intended for
other purposes, unless upon the
showing of a high degree of
architectural quality achieved
through the use of such materials
and prior approval is granted by the
Zoning Administrator or other
Authorized Agent.
Staff discussed the
prohibited materials
portion of this section,
acknowledging that some
(particularly the welded
wire) were commonly
available as fencing
material within wood
framing or other options.
Apart from this note, and
because this element has
not otherwise been a
significant issue, no other
changes are proposed.
(B) Fences and walls
hereafter erected shall be
durable, weather
resistant, rust proof, and
easily maintained.
(C) Fences shall have structural
supports (posts/footings) as
required by the Building Official to
ensure that the fence will continue
to be structurally sound.
This change replaces
“Building Official” review
(which does not occur) with
general language.
(D) Fences and walls shall be
constructed of new or like new
materials. Like new materials used
shall require prior approval is
Amending this section to
clarify the use of materials
that may require additional
review.
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granted by the Zoning Administrator
or other Authorized Agent prior to
issuance of the required zoning
permit.
(E) The finished appearance of
fences and walls shall be
constructed with the higher quality
finish directed toward the exterior
of the property outward toward
adjoining property or public right of
way if the visual quality of the fence
or wall is not the same on both
sides.
Minor change to clarify
intent.
(F) The framing and posts
of wood, chain link, picket,
stockade, and decorative
metal fences shall face the
inside of the parcel area
fenced. The side of the
fence considered to be the
face (facing as applied to
fence posts) shall face the
abutting property.
(G) No more than two (2)
types of related fencing
materials shall be used in
any fence and wall.
(H) Both sides of any fence or wall
shall be maintained in a condition of
reasonable repair and appearance
by its owner and shall not be
allowed to become and remain in a
condition of disrepair or danger, or
constitute a nuisance, public or
private. Property owners should
take due care in selecting
maintenance-free fence materials,
or in placement of fence location, in
areas where ongoing maintenance
activities may require access
through adjoining property or is
otherwise restricted.
This addition reinforces the
caution to fence builders
that maintenance should
be considered and will
continue to be a
requirement, despite
conditions that could
restrict maintenance
requirements.
(I) The property owner is
responsible for providing proof of
property line location.
Deleted, covered in 150.072
(A) and (B).
(I) Where permitted, temporary
fences used for site protection
during construction shall be no less
Added text to address
height and construction of
temporary construction
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than four (4) feet in height, shall be
secured and/or anchored in such a
way as ensure upright position, and
shall be constructed so as to
prohibit a 4-inch sphere from
passing through any portion of the
temporary fence.
fences (created by a prior
amendment to swimming
pool protection fencing).
(J) Retaining walls shall
not be placed within any
drainage, utility or
ponding easements unless
also reviewed and
approved by the City
Engineer.
Depositing of
Snow and/or
debris on public
ROW
§ 94.15 OBSTRUCTIONS PROHIBITED.
No person, except under a proper
building permit issued by the City
Manager or otherwise permitted in
this code, shall obstruct or
encumber any sidewalk, street,
avenue, alley, lane, or other public
way in the city with yard clippings,
leaves, stone, brick, sand, lumber, or
other material or property.
Consistent with Minnesota Statute
160.2715 Section (a) subdivision (1)
which advises that pushing /
blowing snow from driveways and
sidewalks onto public roads may be
punishable as a misdemeanor, no
person shall plow, shovel or blow or
permit the plowing, shoveling or
blowing of snow onto any sidewalk,
street, avenue, alley, lane, or other
public way in the city. except as
permitted in this code.
These two sections relate
to use of the public right-of-
way, and clarify prohibition
to obstruct or deposit
materials in the right of
way consistent with the
relevant statutory sections
for each.
§ 96.02 ELECTION TO MANAGE THE PUBLIC
RIGHTS-OF-WAY Pursuant to the
authority granted to the city under
state and federal statutory,
administrative and common law,
the city hereby elects, pursuant
Minn. Stat. 237.163 subd. 2(b), to
Adding a specific
prohibition to blowing
leaves, grass, snow, etc.
into the public street or
alley. This prohibition
applies to the traveled
portions of streets or alleys
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manage rights-of-way within its
jurisdiction.
Except as specifically authorized by
this Chapter, no person shall deposit
or permit to be deposited onto the
traveled portion of any public street
or alley, leaves, grass, sand or
similar materials, nor shall any
person plow, shovel or blow or
permit the plowing, shoveling or
blowing of snow onto the traveled
portion of any public street or alley.
Violation of this provision shall
constitute a petty misdemeanor.
This provision shall not apply to any
person who is in the process of
constructing or maintaining a yard
or drive provided that the materials
are immediately removed from the
street. Nothing in this section is
intended to exempt any person
from the requirement for permit
under this Chapter.
only, not the “boulevard”
or easement areas.
Bus/Transit
Benches
Section
96.03 –
Definitions
Bus/Transit Bench - A bench
maintained on a publicly dedicated
street or right-of-way for the
convenience and comfort of persons
waiting for buses or other vehicles.
Section 96.38 –
Bus/Transit
Benches
Purpose. The purpose of this section
is to regulate the placing and
maintenance of bus/transit benches
in public rights of ways in order to
control location, appearance,
proliferation and traffic safety.
A) License Required: No bench may
be placed or maintained in a public
right of way without securing a
License from the City Manager, or
designee thereof, and the payment
of an annual license fee as
established in Section 33.061.
B) Application: Applications for
licenses shall be made to the City
Manager. The application shall
contain the following:
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(1) Scale drawing showing the size
and location details of the
bus/transit bench relative to all other
objects on the property including the
layout of applicable adjacent
roadways, intersections, traffic
signage, sidewalks, trails, utility
poles, fences and other objects in the
vicinity.
(2) Written consent of the road
authority, as defined in Minnesota
State Statutes 160.02, if the City of
Saint Anthony Village is not the road
authority.
(3) Detailed plans and
specifications of the proposed bench
including the general nature of the
advertising matter, if any, to be
posted thereon and total surface
area intended as signage not to
exceed 12 square feet using the
front, or seating side surface only of
the bench backrest.
(4) General liability Certificate of
Insurance from an insurance
company rated “A” by A.M. Best
Company and authorized to do
business in the State of Minnesota,
naming the City as additional insured
in the minimum amount of one
million dollars ($1,000,000) for any
and all claims arising out of the use
or existence of a bus/transit bench.
The certificate shall provide for
automatic notification of the City
with a minimum thirty (30) days
advanced notice in the event of
cancellation.
(5) An executed hold harmless
agreement from the licensee,
protecting the City from any and all
claims arising out of the use,
existence and potential removal of
the bus/transit bench.
C) Bus/Transit Stops: A bench shall
only be placed at a bus/transit stop
on an established bus route.
D) Location: A bench shall be placed
parallel to and no nearer than three
(3) feet from the roadway curb or
the edge of the roadway where no
curb exists and shall not obstruct a
pathway.
E) Number: No more than one
bus/transit bench, located outside
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of a shelter, may be placed at a
single established bus/transit stop
location.
F) Proximity to Other Benches: No
bus/transit bench may be placed
within 300 feet of any other bench
on the same side of the roadway
from which service is to be
delivered.
G) Materials: A bus/transit bench
shall be constructed of durable
materials including, but not limited
to concrete, wood, plastic, or
combination thereof, with colors
limited to whites, earth tones of
subdued greens, grays, browns,
reddish-browns, and golds.
H) Construction and Size: The
bus/transit bench shall be of
sufficient weight or shall be secured
in a manner to minimize the
potential of accidental tipping or
vandalism. No bus/transit bench
shall be fastened, secured, or
anchored to any property of the
City, County or public utility. Size
limitations of bus/transit benches
shall be; Height – 42 inches
maximum, Width – 30 inches
maximum and Length – seven feet
maximum.
I) Structure Maintenance: When
directed by the Code Official,
Licensee shall within forty-eight (48)
hours remedy any report of refuse
and litter issues. Within 72 hours of
a snow fall or other weather event,
removal of ice and snow in a
manner such that each bench shall
be fully accessible to and from any
sidewalk or roadway adjacent to the
bus/transit bench shall be achieved.
Licensee shall inspected benches
monthly for any grass or weeds in
excess of six (6) inches, graffiti,
damaged or broken parts and shall
remedy deficiencies within 48 hours
after being discovered or reported.
J) Revocation of License: The City
Council may revoke a license for
failure to comply with the
conditions of the license by three (3)
affirmative votes.
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K) Removal: At the request of the
City, a bench shall be removed
within thirty days of notice, at the
permittee’s sole expense, if;
1) to permit right of way
improvements or maintenance,
2) the location of the bench is a
safety hazard or if it interferes with
pedestrian or vehicular traffic on
the right of way,
3) if the bus stop location is
removed from service or
4) the license issued by the City is
allowed to expire or is revoked. The
licensee shall incur the cost of
removal within thirty (30) days of
notice to remove. Licensee shall
make repairs to the vacated space
within the right-of -way to make it
visibly consistent with the
surrounding space. If licensee fails
to remove the bench within the
prescribed time, the City shall
remove licensee’s bench and hold at
the City Public Works facility for no
less than thirty (30) days, after
which time the bench may be
disposed of. All costs for removal,
disposal and remediation of ground
shall be payable to City by licensee.
L) Advertising Matter: Advertising
matter may be displayed only on
the front (roadway side) surface of
the backrest of bus/transit bench
and shall not exceed 12 square feet
in surface area. Advertisements for
liquor or beer, tobacco, political
advertisements, obscene, immoral
or illegal matter is prohibited on all
transit bench signs. No advertising
matter on any transit bench may
display the words “Stop”, “Look”,
“Drive In”, “Danger” or any other
word, phrase or symbol, reflective
material, or illumination device,
which might interfere with, mislead
or distract traffic.
155.03
DEFINITIONS.
Bus/Transit Bench Sign: A bench
maintained on a publicly dedicated
street or right-of-way for the
convenience and comfort of persons
waiting for buses or other vehicles,
which may include off-premise
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advertising content, not to exceed
12 square feet in surface area.
155.22
PROHIBITED
SIGNS.
(20) Off-premise signs; with the
exception of bus/transit bench signs
as defined in Section 96.03
155.23 SIGNS
REQUIRING NO
PERMITS.
(D) Signs affixed on benches at
public bus stops or signs within
bus/transit benches as defined in
Section 96.03.
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
HENNEPIN AND RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. ANTHONY CITY CODE, BY AMENDING:
SECTION 91.06, 91.56, AND 91.57 RELATING TO KEEPING AND FEEDING OF ANIMALS;
SECTION 94.15 AND 96.02 RELATING TO USE OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY;
SECTION 96.03 RELATING TO PRIVATE BUS AND TRANSIT BENCHES;
SECTION 150.094 RELATING TO NATURAL LANDSCAPES; AND
SECTIONS 150.070 – 150.073, RELATING TO ALLOWABLE
RESIDENTIAL FENCE HEIGHT AND MEASURMENT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. ANTHONY HEREBY ORDAINS:
Section 1.Section §91.06 (Definitions) is hereby amended to add the following:
Domesticated animals means house pets such as dogs, cats, and birds, or other common pets kept
in small containments which can be contained within a principal structure throughout the entire
year, provided that containment can be accomplished without special modification to the structure
requiring a building permit from the city. In addition, the term "domestic animals" includes birds
(other than chickens, ducks and geese) and rabbits normally sheltered outside the home.
Farm animals means cattle, hogs, bees, sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, horses and other animals
commonly accepted as farm animals in the state, and/or which are kept for agricultural purposes
or food production.
Wild Animal: Any animal which is not a domesticated animal as defined herein, or which is not
naturally tame or gentle, but is of a wild nature or disposition, or which would constitute a danger
to human life or property. The term includes animals and birds, the keeping of which is licensed
by the State or federal government, such as, wolves, raptors, and pheasants. By way of example
and not of limitation, the term includes: ducks, pheasants, geese, turkeys, birds of prey, squirrels,
chipmunks, raccoons, coyotes, weasels, wild ferrets, sheep, goats, swine, monkeys, chimpanzees
and deer.
Section 2. Section §91.56 is hereby amended to read as follows:
KEEPING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS. No person may keep farm animals or wild animals as
defined in this Code, nor more than 2 dogs or 3 dogs allowed under § 91.01 through 91.05 or
fowl, within the city nearer than 500 feet to any human habitation or platted land, without
approval of the City Council. The City Council may, before approving or denying any request for
approval, request a report from the Health Officer concerning the effect on public health.
Section 3.Section §91.57 is hereby amended to read as follows:
FEEDING OF WILD ANIMALS.
1) No person shall intentionally feed wild animals within the City. Intentional feeding means the
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provision of any grain, fruit, vegetables, nuts, salt licks, or any other food that attracts wild
animals.
a) Living food sources such as trees and other live vegetation shall not be considered food
for wild animals.
2) Feeding Songbirds. The feeding of songbirds is permitted under the following conditions:
a) Feeding is done from a bird feeder that is designed to prevent other wild animals from
feeding and is placed at least 5 feet above the ground.
b) The bird feeder does not become an attractive nuisance to other wild animals.
c) Songbird feeding occurs on private property owned or controlled by the person
responsible for the feeder.
3) Exemptions.
a) Specific to Section 91.57(2a), persons that cannot physically place materials 5 feet or
higher from the ground, must place feeder at the highest point physically possible and
must comply with the other standards contained in Section 91.57(2).
b) Snakes (less than four (4) feet in length), gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs mice, turtles,
fish (not prohibited by Minnesota DNR) and birds (not prohibited by Minnesota DNR)
kept inside of a residence and within a restrictive cage or habitat
c) Animal Species otherwise allowed and/or licensed by the City.
d) The provisions of Section 91.57 shall not apply to the employees or agents of the City,
County, the State, the Federal government or veterinarians who in the course of their
official duties have wild animals in their custody or under their management.
Section 4.Section §91.58 is hereby added to read as follows:
INTERFERENCE WITH CITY PERSONNEL. No person may in any manner molest, hinder, or
interfere with any person employed by the city to capture and impound dogs or other animals
while the person is within the course and scope of employment.
Section 5.Section §94.15 is hereby amended to read as follows:
OBSTRUCTIONS PROHIBITED.
No person, except under a proper permit issued by the City Manager or otherwise permitted in
this code, shall obstruct or encumber any sidewalk, street, avenue, alley, lane, or other public way
in the city with yard clippings, leaves, stone, brick, sand, lumber, or other material or property.
Consistent with Minnesota Statute 160.2715 Section (a) subdivision (1) which advises that
pushing / blowing snow from driveways and sidewalks onto public roads may be punishable as a
misdemeanor, no person shall plow, shovel or blow or permit the plowing, shoveling or blowing
of snow onto any sidewalk, street, avenue, alley, lane, or other public way in the city.
Section 6.Section §96.02 is hereby amended to read as follows:
ELECTION TO MANAGE THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY Pursuant to the authority
granted to the city under state and federal statutory, administrative and common law, the
city hereby elects, pursuant Minn. Stat. 237.163 subd. 2(b), to manage rights-of-way
within its jurisdiction.
Except as specifically authorized by this Chapter, no person shall deposit or permit to be
deposited onto the traveled portion of any public street or alley, leaves, grass, sand or
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similar materials, nor shall any person plow, shovel or blow or permit the plowing,
shoveling or blowing of snow onto the traveled portion of any public street or alley.
Violation of this provision shall constitute a petty misdemeanor. This provision shall not
apply to any person who is in the process of constructing or maintaining a yard or drive
provided that the materials are immediately removed from the street. Nothing in this
section is intended to exempt any person from the requirement for permit under this
Chapter.
Section 7.Section §96.03 (Definitions) is hereby amended to read as follows:
Bus/Transit Bench - A bench maintained on a publicly dedicated street or right-of-way for the
convenience and comfort of persons waiting for buses or other vehicles.
Section 8.Section §96.38 is hereby amended to add the following:
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to regulate the placing and maintenance of bus/transit
benches in public rights of ways in order to control location, appearance, proliferation and traffic
safety.
A) License Required: No bench may be placed or maintained in a public right of way
without securing a License from the City Manager, or designee thereof, and the payment
of an annual license fee as established in Section 33.061.
B) Application: Applications for licenses shall be made to the City Manager. The
application shall contain the following:
(1) Scale drawing showing the size and location details of the bus/transit bench relative
to all other objects on the property including the layout of applicable adjacent roadways,
intersections, traffic signage, sidewalks, trails, utility poles, fences and other objects in the
vicinity.
(2) Written consent of the road authority, as defined in Minnesota State Statutes 160.02,
if the City of Saint Anthony Village is not the road authority.
(3) Detailed plans and specifications of the proposed bench including the general nature
of the advertising matter, if any, to be posted thereon and total surface area intended as
signage not to exceed 12 square feet using the front, or seating side surface only of the
bench backrest.
(4) General liability Certificate of Insurance from an insurance company rated “A” by
A.M. Best Company and authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota, naming the
City as additional insured in the minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) for
any and all claims arising out of the use or existence of a bus/transit bench. The certificate
shall provide for automatic notification of the City with a minimum thirty (30) days
advanced notice in the event of cancellation.
(5) An executed hold harmless agreement from the licensee, protecting the City from
any and all claims arising out of the use, existence and potential removal of the bus/transit
bench.
C) Bus/Transit Stops: A bench shall only be placed at a bus/transit stop on an established
bus route.
D) Location: A bench shall be placed parallel to and no nearer than three (3) feet from the
roadway curb or the edge of the roadway where no curb exists and shall not obstruct a
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pathway.
E) Number: No more than one bus/transit bench, located outside of a shelter, may be
placed at a single established bus/transit stop location.
F) Proximity to Other Benches: No bus/transit bench may be placed within 300 feet of any
other bench on the same side of the roadway from which service is to be delivered.
G) Materials: A bus/transit bench shall be constructed of durable materials including, but
not limited to concrete, wood, plastic, or combination thereof, with colors limited to
whites, earth tones of subdued greens, grays, browns, reddish-browns, and golds.
H) Construction and Size: The bus/transit bench shall be of sufficient weight or shall be
secured in a manner to minimize the potential of accidental tipping or vandalism. No
bus/transit bench shall be fastened, secured, or anchored to any property of the City,
County or public utility. Size limitations of bus/transit benches shall be; Height – 42
inches maximum, Width – 30 inches maximum and Length – seven feet maximum.
I) Structure Maintenance: When directed by the Code Official, Licensee shall within forty-
eight (48) hours remedy any report of refuse and litter issues. Within 72 hours of a snow
fall or other weather event, removal of ice and snow in a manner such that each bench
shall be fully accessible to and from any sidewalk or roadway adjacent to the bus/transit
bench shall be achieved. Licensee shall inspected benches monthly for any grass or weeds
in excess of six (6) inches, graffiti, damaged or broken parts and shall remedy deficiencies
within 48 hours after being discovered or reported.
J) Revocation of License: The City Council may revoke a license for failure to comply
with the conditions of the license by three (3) affirmative votes.
K) Removal: At the request of the City, a bench shall be removed within thirty days of
notice, at the permittee’s sole expense, if;
1) to permit right of way improvements or maintenance,
2) the location of the bench is a safety hazard or if it interferes with pedestrian or
vehicular traffic on the right of way,
3) if the bus stop location is removed from service or
4) the license issued by the City is allowed to expire or is revoked. The licensee shall
incur the cost of removal within thirty (30) days of notice to remove. Licensee shall
make repairs to the vacated space within the right-of -way to make it visibly consistent
with the surrounding space. If licensee fails to remove the bench within the prescribed
time, the City shall remove licensee’s bench and hold at the City Public Works facility
for no less than thirty (30) days, after which time the bench may be disposed of. All
costs for removal, disposal and remediation of ground shall be payable to City by
licensee.
L) Advertising Matter: Advertising matter may be displayed only on the front (roadway
side) surface of the backrest of bus/transit bench and shall not exceed 12 square feet in
surface area. Advertisements for liquor or beer, tobacco, political advertisements, obscene,
immoral or illegal matter is prohibited on all transit bench signs. No advertising matter on
any transit bench may display the words “Stop”, “Look”, “Drive In”, “Danger” or any
other word, phrase or symbol, reflective material, or illumination device, which might
interfere with, mislead or distract traffic.
Section 9.Section §150.071 - is hereby amended to read as follows:
ZONING PERMITS REQUIRED.
A zoning permit is required for the construction or alteration of a fence, and for any
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additions to a fence. The permit must be obtained in the name of the owner of the property
on which the fence is or will be located. Applications must be made on forms provided by
the city. Permit fees must be paid in accordance with Ordinance 33.061 of the City Code.
Section 10.Section §150.072 - is hereby amended to read as follows:
REQUIREMENTS.
(A) Location. Any fence constructed or altered after 6-3-1982 must be located entirely upon the
private property of the owner to whom the building permit was issued. Ownership of the fence
passes with ownership of the property. The fence must be setback a distance from the owner’s
property line sufficient to avoid encroachment onto adjoining private or public property or a
public right-of-way. The applicant represents that the fence will be entirely on the property of the
fence applicant. At its sole discretion, the city may require the applicant for the permit to locate
and mark the property line abutting the public property by having a registered surveyor place
permanent survey pins or stakes on the property line.
(B) Fence size. All fence and wall heights shall be measured from the finished grade, except that
the height of a railing, wall, fence, or screening affixed to a deck constructed on the ground but
raised above ground level, will be measured from the elevation of the raised deck for that portion
which is affixed to the raised deck. The grade at the fence line shall not be altered in any way that
artificially increases the maximum permitted height of the fence. Required fence height shall be
measured and applied only at each post, and no section of fence between posts shall exceed the
height of the higher of the two posts between which such fence is constructed.
(C)(1) Residential Uses.
a. Front Yards. No fence, fence post, or post cap shall be over fifty-two (52) inches
in height within a required front yard setback.
b. Side Yards. No fence, fence post, or post cap shall be over six feet six inches
(6’-6”) in height. A fence up to six feet six inches (6’-6”) in height shall be
allowed on corner lots along the corner side behind the nearest front corner of the
principal building.
c. Rear Yards. No fence, fence post, or post cap, shall be over six feet six inches
(6’-6”) in height.
(C) (2) Commercial/Industrial Uses.
a. Front Yards. No fence shall be over seven (7) feet in height within a required
front yard setback.
b. Side Yards. No fence shall be over seven (7) feet in height.
c. Rear Yards. No fence shall be over six (6) seven (7) feet in height.
d. Exemption. Through the approval of a conditional use permit (CUP), fence
heights as listed above in §150.072, C, 2, a-c may be increased for the following
types of fencing
Section 11.Section §155.03 (Zoning Definitions) is hereby amended to add the following:
Bus/Transit Bench Sign: A bench maintained on a publicly dedicated street or right-of-way for
the convenience and comfort of persons waiting for buses or other vehicles, which may include
off-premise advertising content, not to exceed 12 square feet in surface area.
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Section 12.Section §155.22 (Prohibited Signs) is hereby amended to add the following:
(20) Off-premise signs; with the exception of bus/transit bench signs as defined in
Section 96.03
Section 13.Section §155.23 (Signs Requiring Permits) is hereby amended to add the following:
(D) Signs affixed on benches at public bus stops or signs within bus/transit benches as
defined in Section 96.03.
Section 14.The City Clerk is hereby directed to make the changes required by this Ordinance as part
of the Official St. Anthony City Code, Title XV, Zoning Ordinance, and to renumber the
tables and chapters accordingly as necessary to provide the intended effect of this
Ordinance. The City Clerk is further directed to make necessary corrections to any
internal citations that result from said renumbering process, provided that such changes
retain the purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance as has been adopted.
Section 15.This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and
publication. This ordinance may be published by summary publication, per a duly
adopted resolution of the City Council. The ordinance in its entirety and any related
map shall be posted on the City website after publication. Copies of the complete
Ordinance and map are available online and at St. Anthony City Hall for examination
upon request.
ADOPTED BY the St. Anthony City Council this ____ day of ______, 2022.
__________________________________
Randy Stille, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
City Clerk
AYES:
NAYS:
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MEMORANDUM
To:Saint Anthony Village City Council
From:Jeremy Gumke, Public Works Director
Date:September 27, 2022 City Council Meeting
Resolution:Approval of Resolution 22-065 - Authorizing Participation in the Statewide Public Works Mutual
Aid Pact
OVERVIEW
The purpose of this agreement is to provide a process for local units of government to share public works
personnel and equipment with participating agencies. There is no membership or fixed cost to participate in this
public works mutual aid pact.
This agreement should not be interpreted as being limited to only use during catastrophic situations, rather may
be leveraged for routine circumstances such as training efforts and maintenance operations for example. The
decision when to request assistance or provide assistance is left entirely to the discretion of the requesting and
or sending party. The sending party has discretion whether to provide personnel or equipment and can recall
such assistance at any time.
If resources are requested it should be expected that those costs would be invoiced however the agreement
says that “charges may be levied”, so it is the decision of the sending party whether or not to invoice the
receiving party. The agreement also speaks to responsibility and liability. Each party shall be responsible for its
own personnel or damaged equipment for example. Responding personnel shall be deemed to be performing
regular duties for each respective sending party for purposes of workers compensation.
Hennepin County Emergency Management (HCEM) has volunteered to serve as the administrative coordinator
for this agreement among local units of government. This agreement will better position the City to coordinate
and work with its partnering agencies through a formalized agreement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the Resolution approving the public works mutual aid pact
ATTACHMENTS:
Mutual Aid Agreement
Resolution 22-065
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
PUBLIC WORKS
MUTUAL AID PACT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD 2
PUBLIC WORKS JOINT POWERS MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT 4
I. GENERAL PURPOSE 4
II. DEFINITION OF TERMS 4
III. PARTIES 5
IV. PROCEDURE 5
V. RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY 6
VI. EFFECTIVE DATE AND MODIFICATIONS 7
VII. WITHDRAWAL AND TERMINATION 7
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PUBLIC WORKS JOINT POWERS
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
FOREWORD
The general purpose of this Public Works Joint Powers Mutual Aid Agreement
(“Agreement”) is to provide a process for units of government to share public works
personnel and equipment with other agencies within the State of Minnesota. This
Agreement specifically allows a requesting party to select the resources that best meets the
needs of a given situation. A requesting party may call upon any other participating party for
mutual aid. There is no requirement to make requests through a particular party. In addition,
this Agreement should not be interpreted as being limited to providing resources to deal
with only major catastrophic situations. Participating parties can utilize the resources for
many reasons including routine circumstances such as training efforts, maintenance
operations, joint-projects, and back-up support service. This Agreement provides the
flexibility for all units of government to use the resources located among all participating
parties in the State of Minnesota.
The decision as to when to invoke mutual aid and whether to respond is left to the discretion
of the requesting or sending party. Each unit of government should acquaint supervisory
personnel with any internal procedures used for mutual aid. While the Joint Powers
Agreement does not require particular words or actions to initiate mutual aid, agencies
should be clear about whether mutual aid is being requested and what type of assistance is
requested. The responding agency should also be clear about what, if any, assistance they
will provide in response to the request. Parties should not self-deploy.
Furthermore, each staff member within a department should have a basic familiarity with
mutual aid, the responsibilities when reporting to another unit of government and the
protections afforded under the unit of government’s workers’ compensation.
For liability reasons, management of a mutual aid situation is under the control of the
requesting party. However, the sending party has discretion whether to provide personnel or
equipment and can recall such assistance at any time.
While there is no hard and fast time limit related to requests for mutual aid, the commitment
of resources can be taxing on agencies. In addition, in some situations an advantage can
be gained by ending a mutual aid request and entering into a different form of contractual
assistance.
In order to keep this mutual aid agreement closer to local level of government, Hennepin
County Emergency Management (“HCEM”) has volunteered to serve as the administrative
coordinator for the units of government entering into this Agreement. When a community
adopts this Agreement a fully executed copy of the Agreement needs to be forwarded to
HCEM.
Each unit of government is responsible for entering and updating available unit of
government resources. Resources will now be listed online in a mutually agreed upon
resource management database. The parties to this Agreement are solely responsible for
updating their available resources in the agreed upon database.
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The effective date for this Agreement is October 1, 2018. This date was established to allow
enough time for agencies to receive the appropriate authority. Participation can be started
upon execution of the Agreement and is effective for a unit of government upon its
submission of the signed Agreement to HCEM. Agencies that elect not to participate in the
Agreement may be bound by other existing mutual aid agreement or state statutes.
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PUBLIC WORKS JOINT POWERS MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
This Public Works Joint Powers Mutual Aid Agreement (“Agreement”) is formed and
entered into effective as of the 1st day of October, 2018 by and among the governmental
units that have executed this document as evidenced by the signature pages attached
hereto (individually, a “Party” and collectively, the “Parties”).
I. GENERAL PURPOSE
The general purpose of this Agreement is to provide a means by which a Party may
request and obtain public works assistance from one or more other Parties when the
Party determines such public works assistance is necessary. This Agreement is
made pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 471.59, which authorizes the joint or
cooperative exercise of powers common to the Parties.
II. DEFINITION OF TERMS
For the purposes of this Agreement, the terms defined in this section shall have the
following meanings:
Subd. 1. Eligible Party. “Eligible Party” means a “governmental unit” as defined by
Minnesota Statues, section 471.59, subdivision 1.
Subd. 2. Public Works Assistance. “Public Works Assistance” means equipment
and personnel including, but not limited to, licensed staff, professional engineers,
and non-licensed personnel that are used for activities related to streets, water,
stormwater, wastewater, sewers, parks, transit, buildings/facilities, airports, and all
other public works programs.
Subd. 3. Party and Parties. “Party” means an Eligible Party that elects to
participate in this Agreement by the authorization of its governing body. “Parties”
means more than one Party to this Agreement.
Subd. 4. Requesting Official. “Requesting Official” means a person who is
designated by the Requesting Party to request Public Works Assistance from
another Party.
Subd. 5. Requesting Party. “Requesting Party” means a Party that requests Public
Works Assistance from another Party.
Subd. 6. Sending Official. “Sending Official” means a person who is designated by
a Party to determine whether and to what extent that Party should provide Public
Works Assistance to a Requesting Party.
Subd. 7. Sending Party. “Sending Party” means a Party that provides Public Works
Assistance to a Requesting Party.
Subd. 8. HCEM. “HCEM” means the Hennepin County Emergency Management or
designee.
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III. PARTIES
The Parties to this Agreement shall consist of as many Eligible Parties that have
approved this Agreement by October 1, 2018. Additional Eligible Parties shall
become a Party on the date this Agreement is approved and executed by the Party’s
governing body.
Upon approval by a Party, the executed signature page of this Agreement shall be
sent to the HCEM along with a resolution approving this Agreement.
IV. PROCEDURE
Subd. 1. Designate Officials. Each Party shall designate, and keep on file with the
HCEM, the name of the person(s) of that Party who shall be its Requesting Official
and Sending Official. A Party may designate the same person as both the
Requesting Official and the Sending Official. Also, a Party may designate one or
more persons to serve as an alternate in the absence of a designated official.
Subd. 2. Request for Assistance. Whenever, in the opinion of a Requesting
Official of a Party, there is a need for Public Works Assistance from another Party,
such Requesting Official may, at his or her discretion, call upon the Sending Official
of any other Party to furnish Public Works Assistance.
Subd. 3. Response. Upon the receipt of a request for Public Works Assistance from
a Party, the Sending Official may authorize and direct personnel and equipment of
the Sending Party be sent to the Requesting Party. Whether the Sending Party
provides such Public Works Assistance to the Requesting Party and, if so, to what
extent such Public Works Assistance is provided shall be determined solely by the
Sending Official (subject to such supervision and direction as may be applicable
within the governmental structure of the Party by which they are employed). Failure
to provide Public Works Assistance will not result in liability to a Party and each
Party hereby waives all claims against another Party for failure to provide Public
Works Assistance.
Subd. 4. Back-Up Assistance. When a Sending Party provides Public Works
Assistance under the terms of this Agreement, it may in turn request Public Works
Assistance from other Parties as “back-up” during the period it is it outside of its
jurisdiction providing Public Works Assistance to the original Requesting Party.
Subd. 5. Recalling Assistance. Whenever a Sending Party has provided Public
Works Assistance to a Requesting Party, the Sending Official may at any time recall
its personnel and equipment, or any part thereof, if the Sending Official in his or her
best judgment deems such recall is necessary to provide for the best interests of the
Sending Party’s community. Such action will not result in liability to any Party and
each Party hereby waives all claims against another Party for recalling Public Works
Assistance.
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Subd. 6. Command of Scene. The Requesting Party shall be in command of all
situations where Public Works Assistance is provided. The personnel and equipment
of the Sending Party shall be under the direction and control of the Requesting Party
until the Sending Party withdraws Public Works Assistance or the Public Works
Assistance is no longer needed.
Subd. 7. Charges. Charges may be levied by a Sending Party for Public Works
Assistance rendered to a Requesting Party under the terms of this Agreement. The
Sending Party may submit to the Requesting Party an itemized bill for the actual cost
of any Public Works Assistance provided, including salaries, overtime, materials, and
supplies, equipment operation, and other necessary expenses. The Requesting
Party will reimburse the Sending Party providing the Public Works Assistance for
that amount or other such amount as mutually negotiated. Such charges are not
contingent upon the availability of federal or state government funds. A Party may
request a list of rates from another Party prior to requesting assistance. No charges
shall apply to joint training events unless the Parties participating in the particular
event agree to a charge in writing prior to the event.
V. RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY
Subd. 1. Personnel. Each Party shall be responsible for its own personnel and
equipment, and for injuries or death to any such personnel or damage to any such
equipment. Responding personnel shall be deemed to be performing their regular
duties for each respective Sending Party for purposes of workers’ compensation.
Subd. 2. Worker’s Compensation. Each Party will maintain workers’ compensation
insurance or self-insurance coverage, covering its own personnel while they are
providing Public Works Assistance pursuant to this Agreement. Each Party, and
where applicable its insurer or coverage provider, waives the right to sue any other
Party for any worker’s compensation benefits paid to its own employee or volunteer
or their dependents, even if the injuries or death were caused wholly or partially by
the negligence of any other Party or its officers, employees, or volunteers.
Subd. 3. Damage to Equipment. Each Party shall be responsible for damages to or
loss of its own equipment. Each Party, and where applicable its insurer or coverage
provider, waives the right to sue any other Party for any damages to or loss of its
equipment, even if the damages or losses were caused wholly or partially by the
negligence of any other Party or its officers, employees or volunteers.
Subd. 4. Liability. For the purposes of the Minnesota Municipal Tort Liability Act
(Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 466), the employees and officers of the Sending Party
are deemed to be employees (as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 466.01,
subdivision 6) of the Requesting Party.
The Requesting Party agrees to defend and indemnify the Sending Party against
any claims brought or actions filed against a Sending Party or any officers,
employees, or volunteers of a Sending Party for injury or death to any third person or
persons or damage to the property of third persons arising out of the performance
and provision of Public Works Assistance pursuant to the Agreement. Under no
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circumstances, however, shall a Party be required to pay, on behalf of itself and
other Parties, any amount in excess of the limits of liability established in Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 466, applicable to any one Party. The limits of liability for some or
all of the Parties may not, as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 471.59,
subdivision 1a, be added together to determine the maximum amount of liability for
any Party.
The intent of this subdivision is to impose on each Requesting Party a limited duty to
defend and indemnify a Sending Party for claims arising within the Requesting
Party’s jurisdiction subject to the limits of liability under Minnesota Statutes, chapter
466. The purpose of creating this duty to defend and indemnify is to simplify the
defense of claims by eliminating conflicts among the Parties and to permit liability
claims against the Parties from a single occurrence to be defended by a single
attorney. However, the Sending Party, at is option and its own expense, shall have
the right to select its own attorney or approve a joint attorney as appropriate,
considering potential conflicts of interest. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to
constitute a waiver of any immunities and privileges from liability available under
federal law or the laws of Minnesota. If a court determines that the liability of a Party
or Parties is not subject to the tort caps and liability exceeds the tort cap maximum, a
Party shall be subject to liability only for the acts of its officers, employees and
volunteers.
No Party to this Agreement nor any official, employee or volunteer of any Party shall
be liable to any other Party or to any other person for failure of any Party to furnish
Public Works Assistance or for recalling Public Works Assistance.
VI. EFFECTIVE DATE AND MODIFICATIONS
This Agreement shall become effective and operative beginning at 12:01 A.M., local
time on October 1, 2018. The HCEM shall maintain a current list of the Parties to
this Agreement and, whenever there is a change, shall notify the designated
Sending Officials. Notice may be sent to the Sending Officials via email or through
the United States Postal Service. No modification of this Agreement shall be
effective unless it is reduced to writing and is approved by action of the governing
body of each of the then current Parties.
VII. WITHDRAWAL AND TERMINATION
A Party may withdraw from this Agreement by its governing body adopting a
resolution to withdraw. Withdrawal is effective after 30 days’ written notice is
provided to the HCEM. HCEM shall thereupon give notice of such withdrawal, and
the effective date thereof, to all other Parties. Parties that have withdrawn may rejoin
by following the procedure set forth in this Agreement. This Agreement will terminate
with respect to all Parties if the total number of Parties to the Agreement falls below
11. HCEM shall notify the remaining Parties that the Agreement has terminated.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties, by action of their respective governing bodies,
caused this Agreement to be approved on the dates below.
(Each Party must attach a dated and signed signature
page consistent with that Party’s method of executing contracts.)
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Entity:_______________________________
Mailing Address:
____________________________________
____________________________________
Adopted on the ___ day of ___________________,___________.
By:_______________________________
Its:_______________________________
By:_______________________________
Its:_______________________________
Attest:
By:______________________________
Its:______________________________
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 22-065
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF ST ANTHONY VILLAGE PUBLIC WORKS AND OTHER AGENCIES WITHIN THE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, this agreement provides a process for units of government to share public works
personnel and equipment with other agencies within the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Anthony Village desires to enter said agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAINT
ANTHONY VILLAGE, MINNESOTA authorizes the public works mutual aid agreement and
the City Manager and Mayor are authorized to sign said agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works and City Manager are both
designated as the “Requesting Official” and the “Sending Official” for the Public Works Joint
Powers Mutual Aid Agreement.
Adopted this 27th day of September, 2022.
Randy Stille, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Review for Administration:
Charlie Yunker, City Manager
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Date Type Staff Present
October 11 Work
Session
2023 Long term capital budget plans
Single Family Home Rentals
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
October 11 Regular
Preliminary Certification of Delinquent Waste Hauler Accounts‐Consent Agenda
Preliminary Certification of Delinquent Utility Accounts‐Consent Agenda
Authorize Contract RFP Garbage Haulers
Planning Commission items from September
City Council
City Manager
October 25 Work
Session 2023 utility rates and budgets
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
October 25 Regular
Quarterly Donations & Grants
Quarterly Goals Update
Approval of CIP
Fence Consortium
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
November 8 Regular
8 PM
Planning Commission items from October
Authorizing polling places for 2023
1st Reading Water, Sewer, & Stormwater‐Public Hearing
Presentation on Water and Sewer Rates
Hennepin County Recycling Agreement
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
November 22 Work
Session Planning & Parks Commission Interviews
City Council
City Manager
November 22 Regular
Fire Prevention Poster Winners
2nd Reading and Adoption Water, Sewer, & Stormwater
I/I surcharge ordinance‐1st reading, Public Hearing?
City Council
City Manager
November 29 Work
Session Joint meeting with Planning & Parks Commission
City Council
City Manager
December 13 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager
December 13 Regular
Planning Commission items from November
Appoint Parks and Planning Commissioners and Chair/Vice Chairs
Setting Salary of City Manager
Authorizing Transfers & Closing of Specified Funds
Setting the 2023 City & HRA Budgets and Final Property Tax Levy ‐Public Hearing
2023 Fee Schedule
Quarterly Goals update
Final reading and adoption of water, sewer, & stormwater
Students in Government Presentation
Community survey results
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
City Engineer
December 27 Regular City Council
City Manager
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
2022
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Date Type Staff Present
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
January 10 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager
January 10 Regular
Water Conservation Poster Winners
Planning Commission items from December
Housekeeping Resolutions
Resolution for the Street Improvement Bond Reimbursement
Quarterly Donations & Grants
City Council
City Manager
January 24 Regular
Public Works Snow Plowing Operations presentation
Outside Orgs‐Council
City Council
City Manager
February 14 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager
February 14 Regular
Planning Commission items from January
Public Hearing‐2023 Budget Calendar and Process
2023 Planning Commission Work Plan‐ (motion only)
Administration Annual Report
NYFS Agreement
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
February 28 Regular
GreenCorp Member application‐resolution
Adoption of Strategic Plan
Liquor Annual Report
Liquor License Renewals
City Council
City Manager
Liquor Op Manager
Public Works Director
March 14 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager
March 14 Regular
Planning Commission Items from February
Public Works Annual Report
2023 Parks and Environmental Commission Work Plan‐ (motion only)
City Council
City Manager
Public Works Director
March 28 Regular
Police Annual Report
Wyland Water Challenge
City Council
City Manager
Police Dept
April 11 Work
Session
Debt Levy/Updated Street Improvement Plan
Code Amendments
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
April 11 Regular
Planning Commission Items from March
Quarterly Donations & Grants
Fire Annual Report
Arbor Day Proclamation
Earth Day Proclamation
Quarterly Goals Update
Call for Sale of GO Bonds
City Council
City Manager
Fire Dept
2023
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Date Type Staff Present
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
April 25 Regular
2022 Street Project Public Hearing, Order Improvements, Adopt & Confirm Assessments,
Award Contract for Construction,
Finance Annual Report
City Council
City Manager
City Engineer
May 9 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager
May 9 Regular
Planning Commission items from April
Insurance Renewal
Tort Limits ‐ Consent
Approve sale of bonds
City Council
City Manager
City Engineer
May 23 Regular Villager of the Year and Business of the Year
City Council
City Manager
June 13 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager
June 13 Regular Planning Commission Items from May City Council
City Manager
July 11 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager
July 11 Regular
Planning Commission items from June
Quarterly Donations & Grants
Quarterly Goals Update
Approval of 2023 debt levy‐public hearing
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
July 25 Work
Session Estimated Levy Scenarios
City Council
City Manager
July 25 Regular
Liquor Operations Mid Year Report
VillageFest Presentation
Night to Unite Presentation
Night to Unite Proclamation
City Council
City Manager
Liquor Op Mgr
Police Chief
August 7 Work
Session
Staff proposed 2024 Budget and Levy Presentation
Estimated Levy Scenarios
City Council
City Manager
August 7 Regular
Planning Commission items from July
Spirit of St. Anthony Award City Council
City Manager
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Date Type Staff Present
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
August 22 Regular
2023 Budget & Levy Presentation
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
August 23 Regular
2023 Budget & Levy Presentation
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
September 12 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager
September 12 Regular
Planning Commission items from August
2024 Preliminary Operating Budget and Levy‐Public Hearing
Students in Leadership‐Consent
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
September 26 Regular Fire Prevention Presentation
City Council
City Manager
Fire Dept
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