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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MAY 28, 2024
7 Mayor Webster called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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9 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
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11 Mayor Webster invited the Council and audience to join her in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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13 ROLL CALL.
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Mayor Webster, Doolan, Jenson, Randle and Stephens.
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City Manager Charlie Yunker, Hennepin EMS Chief Marty Scheerer, Hennepin EMS
Medical Director Dr. Nick Simpson, Fire Captain Mattie Jaros, Fire Chief Izzy Diaz,
and Police Chief Jeff Spiess.
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
ITEMS.
II. APPROVAL OF MAY 28, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
Motion by Councilmember Doolan, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the City
Council Meeting Agenda of May 28, 2024.
Motion carried 5-0.
32 II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
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34 A. Hennepin EMS Presentation.
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36 Hennepin EMS Chief Marty Scheerer along with Medical Director Dr. Nick Simpson appeared
37 before Council to give a presentation. They provide service to 14 communities including St.
38 Anthony. There are 6 medical directors who are Board Certified. Hennepin EMS is a teaching
39 institution. In 2024 during the first quarter there were 379 calls to St. Anthony. The response
40 times average was 8.87 minutes. There were 19 Code 2 calls on scene and 237 Code 3 calls on
41 scene. Hennepin EMS serves with Emergency Medical Services, Community Paramedics,
42 Dispatch, Special Operations, and Emergency Medical Training along with Specialized Teams.
43 They have pipeline programs to solve staffing challenges which was reviewed in detail. Cutting
44 edge technology includes 45 new ultrasound devices, 52 Zoll X Series cardiac monitors with CO
45 detection, Jeenie interpreter app, double sequential defibrillation, and surgical airways.
46 Strengthening Services include Minnesota Task Force 1, Basic Life Support Transport Program,
47 Community Paramedics and Suboxone Program. St. Anthony had a pilot program for paramedic
48 assist unit which has been excellent. Dr. Simpson reviewed the C.A.R.E.S. Cardiac Arrest Data.
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The Mayor and Council thanked Mr. Scheerer and Dr. Simpson for their presentation.
B. Promotion of Captain Mattie Jaros to Assistant Fire Chief
5 Fire Chief Izzy Diaz and City Manager Yunker reviewed some background information on the
6 process. Fire Chief Diaz stated it was not an easy process but the decision made is the right
7 decision. 14 applicants were interviewed and Mattie was deemed the best one for the position.
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9 Assistant Chief Jaros recited the Oath of Office. Photographs were taken.
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11 Mayor Webster and Councilmembers congratulated Mattie Jaros on her promotion and thanked
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14 III. CONSENT AGENDA.
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16 A. Approve May 14, 2024 Council meeting minutes
17 B. Licenses and permits.
18 C. Claims.
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20 Motion by Councilmember Doolan, seconded by Councilmember Stephens, to approve the
21 Consent Agenda items.
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23 Motion carried 5-0.
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25 IV. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE.
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27 V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF - NONE.
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29 VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
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31 A. Resolution 24-037 — Approving Construction of the Assistant Fire Chief Office Space
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33 Fire Chief Izzy Diaz reviewed the Fire Department staff presented the new Deputy Chief
34 position that identified future needs of the department which included the buildout of an
35 additional office space. In order to accommodate the additional office space, we relocated the
36 workout equipment to a room that stored fire fighting gear, and that gear was relocated into
37 different areas within the bay.
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39 Bids were received from three different contractors that will complete the work needed for this
40 space. The St. Anthony Fire Department recently added this essential position to the full-time
41 staff and the station did not have the workspace needed for this critical position. This office
42 allows the Deputy Chief to have a private space to work in all department operations and
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45 The bids received were:
46 Total Construction Solutions $31,695.00
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Rehabbers Choice LLC $26,500.00
RAK Construction Inc. $26,784.00
4 It was determined that RAK Construction provides the best value and staff is recommending the
5 approval to proceed with this project using their services.
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7 Motion by Councilmember Doolan, seconded by Councilmember Stephens, to approve
8 Resolution 24-037 A Resolution Approving Construction of the Assistant Fire Chief Office
9 Space using RAK Construction Inc.
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11 Motion carried 5-0.
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13 B. Resolution 24-038 — Approving the Joint Powers Agreement with Ramsey County
14 Violent Crimes Enforcement Team (VCET)
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16 Police Chief Jeff Spiess reviewed at the September 13, 2022 City Council Work Session, Police
17 Department staff presented a staffing analysis that identified future needs of the department,
18 which included additional investigative capacity achieved through joining the Ramsey County
19 Violent Crimes Enforcement Team (VCET).
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21 The purpose of the VCET is investigating and prosecuting gang and violent crimes, especially
22 felonies that have the likelihood of being related to the distribution of narcotics. On May 2, 2024,
23 the Ramsey County VCET advisory board voted to amend the JPA to add the City of St.
24 Anthony Village, through the St. Anthony Police Department, as a member of VCET. The City's
25 2024 budget planned for participation beginning on July 1, 2024 with funds available for filling
26 the open position when the appointed officer joins the VCET team.
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28 Approval of this resolution allows for the JPA to draft an updated agreement that includes the St.
29 Anthony Police Department and authorizes staff to execute needed documents to formalize
30 participation. City Attorneys from the participating cities, Ramsey County, and the League of
31 MN Cities have reviewed and approved the agreement.
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33 Councilmember Jenson stated there are currently other JPA's in effect and this is a separate JPA
34 with VCET team. Police Chief Spiess stated one Police Department member will be assigned to
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37 Councilmember Donlan stated this decision was made previously and this is just formalizing the
38 agreement. This will assist all of St. Anthony and Lauderdale and any future service contracts.
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40 Mayor Webster stated crimes are becoming more complex and with this JPA the City has the
41 benefit of the experience from the entire VCET team.
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43 Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution
44 24-038 a Resolution Approving the Joint Powers Agreement with Ramsey County Violent
45 Crimes Enforcement Team (VCET).
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Motion carried 5-0.
City Manager Yunker reported this is Nicole Miller's last week working in St. Anthony. Her
work over the past 9 years has been greatly appreciated.
Councilmember Randle had no report.
Councilmember Doolan stated on May 15 she worked with Village Gardeners to prepare the sign
garden. On May 21 she met with three 51h grade student groups who are interested in making
community gardens in St. Anthony. On May 22, she attended the LOMC workshop in Hastings.
Councilmember Jenson stated on May 23 he attended the Northeast Youth and Family Services
Board of Directors Meeting.
Councilmember Stephens also attended the May 22 LOMC workshop.
Mayor Webster stated on May 15 she met with a group of Girl Scouts. Last Wednesday she met
with 51h grade students about composting. On May 23, she attended the Ground Rounds Missing
Links Open House. On May 24, she had a phone call with Megan from RedPath regarding the
financial audit. Tomorrow she has another meeting with 51h grade students regarding community
gardens.
VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM — NONE.
No one appeared to address the City Council.
IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS - NONE.
X. ADJOURNMENT.
Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Stephens, to adjourn the
meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie Wolfe
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Motion carried 5-0.
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Mayor