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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 23, 2024
CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Webster called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Webster invited the Council and audience to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL.
Present: Mayor Webster, Councilmembers Doolan, Jenson, Randle and Stephens.
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Charlie Yunker and Public Works Superintendent Zach Lundberg.
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
ITEMS.
I. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 23, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
Motion by Councilmember Stephens, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the City
Council Meeting Agenda of January 23, 2024 as amending removing Item B Resolution 24-014.
Motion carried 5-0.
II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITION - NONE
III. CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approval of January 9 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes.
B. Licenses and Permits.
C. Claims.
D. Appointing Student Liaisons to the 2024 Environmental & Park Commission and the
2024 Planning Commission.
E. Resolution 24-012 — 2024 Street hnnrovement Bond Reimbursement.
Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Randle, to approve the Consent
Agenda items.
Motion carried 5-0.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING — NONE.
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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
January 23, 2024
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V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF - NONE.
VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
A. Resolution 24-013 — Approving Beer/Wine Liquor License for La Villita at 2510 Kenzie
Terrace.
City Manager Yunker reviewed La Villita at 2510 Kenzie Terrace has requested a beer/liquor
license. This is in the Catrina's old site. The license provides for the sale of beer and wine at the
restaurant. Background checks have been completed and Staff is recommending approval.
Ms. Maria Omana, owner of La Villita, will offer full service and take-out. Between 12-3 p.m.
they will be focused on take-out. This is her first business.
Councilmember Jenson asked what hours and days will she be open. Ms. Omana stated 7 a.m. —
10 p.m. 7 days a week including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Councilmember Donlan asked if there will be a gluten -free menu and Ms. Omana stated there
will be gluten -free options.
Councilmember Randle stated it is nice to see that spot re -opening and good to see another
Mexican restaurant is coming in.
Ms. Mitzie, via zoom, comments could not be heard due to technical difficulties.
Ms. Omana shared some of the entrees that will be on the menu. They are hoping to be open the
Tuesday after Valentine's Day.
Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Stephens, to approve
Resolution 24-013 — Approving Beer/Wine Liquor License for La Villita at 2510 Kenzie
Terrace.
Motion carried 5-0.
This item was removed from agenda because the presenter of this item is ill.
C. 2024 Snow Plowing Operations
Public Works Superintendent Zach Lundberg presented a Power Point regarding St. Anthony
Village Snow and Ice Control including Plowing Main Roads, Plowing Residential Streets and
Sidewalks, Weather Information, Public Notification, Pre -treating, Snow Plow Naming Event,
Winning Truck Names, Replacement of 29 year old truck, and Comparison to last season YTD.
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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
January 23, 2024
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Councilmember Stephens asked if there are more cars parking on the street when the plows go
through. Mr. Lundberg stated a little bit more but generally speaking it is worse in the multi-
family housing in the northern area. Councilmember Stephens asked if ticketing is done and Mr.
Lundberg stated that is done through the Police Department. Councilmember Stephens asked if
Public Works drivers communicate to the Police Department if they are having difficulties
getting around parked cars and Mr. Lundberg stated they will if there is an extreme hard time.
Photographs were shared with the Council.
Mayor Webster thanked Mr. Lundberg for his presentation.
Councilmember Doolan asked about the snowplowing of sidewalks and when that is started. Mr.
Lundberg stated the sidewalk crew normally starts an hour after the street plowing begins. It is a
separate crew. She asked after the season is there an organized effort to sweep up the sand/salt
that remains on the road. Mr. Lundberg stated St. Anthony is very proactive on street sweeping.
As soon as the weather is warm enough and there is no ice buildup on the roads. She asked if
residents/commercial properties that do their own salting could it be moved to the streets to have
the street sweeping crews to pickup. Mr. Lundberg stated the City has one street sweeper and it
takes a week to cover the entire City. Other debris could be moved onto the street which would
be a detriment.
Councilmember Jenson complimented public works on the service they provide. Councilmember
Stephens agreed.
Mayor Webster asked who plows the streets. Mr. Lundberg stated Ernie and Ed plow on the
south and west quadrants of the City. The North is Merle and Paul. The smaller trucks are spread
throughout the City. She commended Merle for the idea of engaging the community on the
naming of the snow plows.
VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
City Manager Yunker stated the City is still accepting applications to serve on the Parks and
Environmental Commission. The application process closes on January 29, 2024. Absentee
voting opened for all residents at the Ramsey County election center. More information is
available on the City website.
Councilmember Randle had no report.
Councilmember Doolan stated on January 10, she took a tour of the facilities and met with the
department heads. On January 17-19, she participated in goal setting. On January 17, she
attended the League of Women Voters session. On January 23, she attended Meet and Greet with
the City Council and she has been working with Commissioner Lily Fee and others around
Silverwood programming.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
January 23, 2024
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1 Councilmember Jenson stated on January 11, he attended the Ramsey County Local League of
2 Governments Subcommittee meeting. On January 12, he attended another Ramsey County Local
3 League of Governments programming meeting. He also participated in the goal setting session
4 and this morning the joint session with Council and Chamber of Commerce.
6 Councilmember Stephens stated she attended the onboarding sessions.
8 Mayor Webster stated she attended the community meal at Nativity. On January 11, she
9 participated on a zoom call with Salo Finland representatives. On January 12, she met with a
10 representative of City of New Brighton. She and Councilmember Stephens met for onboarding.
11 She attended the goal setting session January 17-19. On January 18, she attended a City Council
12 Leadership session. On January 23, she attended the Chamber of Commerce/Council event.
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14 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM - NONE.
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16 No one appeared to address the Council.
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18 IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS - NONE.
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20 X. ADJOURNMENT.
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The meeting was adjourned by general consensus at 7:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie Wolfe
Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
ATTEST:
ty Cler
Mayor