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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 27, 2023
CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Stille called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Stille invited the Council and audience to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL.
Present: Mayor Stille, Councilmembers Jenson, Randle, Walker and Webster.
Absent: None.
Also Present: City Manager Charlie Yunker, Finance Director Shelly Rueckert, City Planner Steve
Grittman, and Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire.
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
ITEMS.
I. APPROVAL OF JUNE 27, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the City
Council Meeting Agenda of June 13, 2023 as presented.
Motion carried 5-0.
II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITION.
A. Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire Presentation.
Ramsey County Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire provided an update on Ramsey County
activities. Ramsey County has over 550,000 residents. They are the most concentrated in
diversity and poverty. Ramsey County encompasses all or part of 20 cities. The median
household income is $71,000. Commissioner McGuire reviewed the vision, mission and goals of
Ramsey County. They have a very active engagement process with residents and cities. Ramsey
County received $96M from the Federal Government in 2020. $72M of that was used for
housing, food, and financial assistance. Investment was made in employment support. They
received American Rescue Plan dollars also to invest in housing and homelessness prevention.
The public health department was reinforced. Commissioner McGuire reviewed some of the
issues that have been worked on including housing, transit and transportation funds. She spoke
about the HRA Levy and this was the first year for a HRA Levy. Commissioner McGuire invited
the Council to ask any questions.
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June 27, 2023
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Mayor Stille thanked Commissioner McGuire for her update.
Councilmember Jenson thanked Commissioner McGuire and stated he is excited about the
4 organics pickup that will be county -wide. The participation in this program will be easy.
6 Councilmember Webster thanked Commissioner McGuire for her time this evening. She is
7 happy that collaboration is a strong value with the Commission. The Not about you without
8 you statement is very powerful.
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Councilmember Walker asked about organics recycling and asked about redundancy. Will St.
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Anthony have two options ? Commissioner McGuire stated the plan for the county -wide
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collection can run in conjunction with what St. Anthony is currently doing. Ramsey County
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owns the processing plant in Newport.
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Mayor Stille stated he received a mailing about hazardous materials collection for the month of
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July. Residents can go to the Arden Hills brush site. He said it is comforting to know the county
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is using embedded social workers with the police.
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Commissioner McGuire invited residents to sign-up to receive her newsletter.
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III.
CONSENT AGENDA.
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A. Approval of June 13, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes.
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B. Licenses and Permits.
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C. Claims.
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Motion by Councilmember Webster, seconded by Councilmember Walker, to approve the
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Consent Agenda items.
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Motion carried 5-0.
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IV.
PUBLIC HEARING - NONE.
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REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF - NONE.
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VI.
GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
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A. Resolution 23-033 — Approving the Proposed 2024 Debt Levy and the Phase II Debt
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Levy Program for the City of St. Anthony Village.
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Finance Director Shelly Rueckert presented a power point summarizing the 2024 Debt Levy. She
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noted it is a common practice for local governments to use tax exempt bond financing to provide
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funds for major projects such as Street and Utility Reconstruction; Mill and Overlay of
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Reconstructed Streets; Park Improvements, Trails and Sidewalks; Building Improvements or
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Replacement; and Major Equipment Purchases — Fire Trucks. Street Improvements are the main
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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
June 27, 2023
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driver of the debt levy. Detailed Engineering and Financial Planning begins approximately one
year in advance of the construction start date.
Sources of Street Improvement and Debt Service Funds are Street Improvement Debt Levy;
Bond Proceeds; Assessments; MSA Allocation and One -Time Revenues and Project Savings.
These Funds are used for Street Improvement Debt; Street Reconstruction; Utility
Reconstruction; Street Lights; Sidewalks; Mill and Overlays; and Alleys.
The 2024 Mill and Overlay Project will include portions of Hilldale Avenue, 32"d A venue NE,
Roosevelt Street, 350 Avenue NE, Edward Street, Harding Street, Hilldale Avenue, 32"d Avenue
NE, Edward Street, Belden Drive, 30 Avenue NE Wilson Street, Harding Street, Roosevelt
Avenue, Roosevelt Avenue, St. Anthony Road, Townview Avenue and 3151 Avenue NE. The
2024 Thin Maintenance Overlay will include 3111 Avenue NE — Silver Lake Road to Rankin
Road.
Ms. Rueckert reviewed the benefits of the Phase II Debt Levy. Phase II modified the pace of
improvements to gain the following benefits:
• The City's Debt burden will be reduced faster.
• The gap years in the street improvement schedule will allow for growth in the
infrastructure Levy.
• Infrastructure Levy will be used to support street costs, saving interest expense and
financing costs.
• Residential Street reconstructions anticipated to be completed by 2040.
• Gain flexibility to adjust if other levy demands occur.
Charts showing the Phase II of Debt Levy Planning and Resulting 2024 Debt Levy Program
were provided for the Council. The Debt Levy will remain at $2,487,181 for levy year 2024.
Council is requested to approve the $2,487,181 in combined 2024 Debt Levy and Street
Infrastructure Levies as presented.
Councilmember Randle asked if all of the Mill & Overlays for 2024 will be completed in one
summer and Ms. Rueckert stated that is correct.
Councilmember Webster thanked Ms. Rueckert for getting the City's finance on a sustainable
path. She appreciates her continued commitment.
Mayor Stille stated this keeps our interest structure and debt levy flat. The same amount is
invested in the roads every year. The City is reserving some cash to be able to borrow less.
Motion by Councilmember Webster, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution
23-033 — Approving the Proposed 2024 Debt Levy and the Phase II Debt Levy Program for the
City of St. Anthony.
Motion carried 5-0.
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B. Ordinance 2023-01 — Approving Changes to Multiple Sections in the City Code.
3 City Planner Steve Grittman reviewed at the June 13, 2023 City Council Meeting, the Council
4 moved the first reading of the next set of City Code updates. The updated ordinance materials
5 were provided for Council review and consideration for approval of the Second Reading. The
6 red -lined City Code sections were provided for Council review and consideration.
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Mayor Stille noted the color code needs to be modified on pages 31-32 so they match. Mr.
Grittman will recheck and modify.
Motion by Councilmember Walker, seconded by Councilmember Webster, to approve Second
Reading of Ordinance 2023-01 — Approving Changes to Multiple Sections in the City Code.
Motion carried 5-0.
REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
City Manager Yunker had no report.
Councilmember Webster stated she attended the League of Minnesota Cities conference with the
Councilmembers last week. She noticed St. Anthony was mentioned in the Star Tribune on June
8 regarding traffic safety and traffic stops.
Councilmember Randle stated he also attended the League of Minnesota Cities conference.
Councilmember Jenson stated on June 15 he attended the Metro Cities Board of Directors
Meeting. On June 21-23 he attended the League of Minnesota Cities conference. On June 23 he
also attended the budget meeting for NE Family Services.
Councilmember Walker stated on June 15 he attended the Urban Land Institute session. On June
16 he attended the grand -reopening of Urban Grove Community. He also attended the League of
Minnesota Cities conference in Duluth.
Mayor Stille stated on June 14 he attended the TAP Council and explained what that group does.
He also attended the League of Minnesota Cities conference June 21-23, 2023. He thanked
Councilmembers that took vacation to attend and also staff. He networked with 16-17 other
Mayors.
VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM.
No one appeared to address the City Council.
IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS - NONE.
X. ADJOURNMENT.
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I Mayor Stille adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
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